3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast

Writers Guild of America West

The official podcast of the WGAw

  • 47 minutes 16 seconds
    Ep. 381 - Alma Har'el

    Host Moon Zappa speaks with filmmaker Alma Har’el (Honey Boy) about creating, showrunning, and directing the AppleTV+ limited series Lady in the Lake, centering women in the narrative, finding the show’s aesthetic, and more.

    5 September 2024, 4:04 pm
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    Ep. 380 - Katie Robbins

    Host Kristina Woo speaks with Sunny creator-showrunner Katie Robbins (The Affair, Natalia) about her AppleTV+ sci-fi dramedy series, the creative challenges of adaption, the connection between humans and AI technology, and more.

    22 August 2024, 1:25 pm
  • 31 minutes 29 seconds
    Ep. 379 - Keith McNutt, Executive Director of the Entertainment Community Fund

    WGAW member Andra Whipple sat down with Entertainment Community Fund Western Region Executive Director Keith McNutt to discuss what services are provided, what the Fund is currently working on, and how you can get involved. 

    8 August 2024, 2:17 pm
  • 45 minutes 51 seconds
    Ep. 378 - Anna Fishko

    Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with Orphan Black: Echoes creator and showrunner Anna Fishko about exploring identity and found families in her sci-fi thriller series, 4D-printed body parts, what narratives she’s drawn to, and more.

    1 August 2024, 1:18 pm
  • 51 minutes 18 seconds
    Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin

    Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with screenwriter-director Joshua Margolin about his feature debut Thelma, how his grandmother’s own experience inspired the film, how his improv comedy background informs his creative process, and more.

    18 July 2024, 3:37 pm
  • 37 minutes 8 seconds
    Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2

    As the Teamsters and Hollywood Basic crafts continue their negotiations with the studios, we’re coming to you with the second half of our two-part series on the issues they hope to address. This time, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson sits down with Teamsters local 399 members and Chef’s Assistants Carlos Gonzales and Ester Garcia.

    11 July 2024, 3:53 pm
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker

    WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.

    20 June 2024, 6:09 pm
  • 45 minutes 47 seconds
    Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni

    On this episode, Ahsoka creator and Mandalorian writer Dave Filoni talks about expanding the Stars Wars universe, his new role as Lucasfilm’s Chief Content Officer, and more.

    13 June 2024, 2:29 pm
  • 36 minutes 3 seconds
    Union Town - Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 1

    In a special full-episode of Union Town, WGAW member/captain Jonterri Gadson talks with Teamsters Local 399 members Doug Weaver and Alison Taylor about the work they do and the importance of this negotiation. This is part one of a two-part series on the issues Hollywood Teamsters hope to address in their current negotiations with the studios.

    7 June 2024, 11:45 pm
  • 31 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky

    Host Andra Whipple talks with Hacks creators & showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky about returning for Season 3 of their Max comedy series, reflections on last year’s WGA strike, and why writing is essential at every stage of the process.

    23 May 2024, 2:15 pm
  • 57 minutes 54 seconds
    Ep. 372 - Lulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First Contract

    Timed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo speaks with Expats creator-showrunner & filmmaker Lulu Wang about her Amazon series, authentic representation, transitioning to television, and more. (1:00) Next up, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Ridiculousness writers and new Writers Guild members Erin Conroy and Greg Edwards about the fight to achieve their first-ever WGA contract, the power of solidarity, and more. (41:14)

    9 May 2024, 10:26 am
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