49 Degrees North Writers Podcast

John Ward

49 degrees north writers podcast is an informal chat with Canadian writers about writing and working in the Canadian film & TV industry.

  • 58 minutes 15 seconds
    49 degrees north #33 - David Moses

    Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television. You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.



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    8 May 2019, 4:30 am
  • 47 minutes 51 seconds
    49 degrees north #32 - Roslyn Muir

    Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry.  



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    10 April 2019, 4:30 am
  • 38 minutes 51 seconds
    49 degrees north #31 - Sam Wiebe

    Crime-novelist Sam Wiebe talks about his latest book “Cut you down.” We also discuss the Vancouver crime-fiction scene, the challenges/benefits of writing by hand, and how he came to edit Vancouver Noir. For more information about Sam and his work, visits his website and buy his books at your local book store!



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    3 April 2019, 4:30 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    49 degrees north #30 - Robert C. Cooper

    Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC, and it will also be on Sundance TV.



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    27 March 2019, 4:30 am
  • 38 minutes 15 seconds
    49 degrees north #29 - Katherine Collins

    Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.



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    20 March 2019, 4:30 am
  • 57 minutes 31 seconds
    49 degrees north #28 - Thomas Pound

    Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career.



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    25 July 2018, 4:30 am
  • 44 minutes 54 seconds
    49 degrees north #27 - Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

    Writer-performers Brynn Peebles and Brianna Wiens (AKA GirlonGirlHumor) stop by to discuss writing and producing season two of their digital series Girls vs. The City. You can keep up to date with all their work via their website, and you can subscribe to their YouTube channel where you’ll find the show.



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    18 July 2018, 4:30 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    49 degrees north #26 - Will Pascoe

    Writer-producer-director Will Pascoe (Da Vinci’s Demons, Chicago Med) discusses his recent stint on Hulu's Shut Eye, the importance of “the cards,” and how documentary filmmaking led to the start of his writing career. Will’s documentary film about Canadian comics Lost Heroes is available here.



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    11 July 2018, 4:30 am
  • 44 minutes 1 second
    49 degrees north #25 - Diana Frances

    Talented writer Diana Frances stops by to discuss the writing process on both The Beaverton and Corner Gas: the animated series. We also talk comedy, failure, and the need for late-night Canadian TV. Be sure to check out Diana’s website to stay up to date on her work.



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    27 June 2018, 4:30 am
  • 49 minutes 2 seconds
    49 degrees north #24 - Jordan Hall

    Writer and creator Jordan Hall talks about the Carmilla movie, looks back on her play Kayak and her journey from playwriting to webseries. Check out Carmilla the webseries on YouTube, and you can find the movie here. Be sure to keep up to date with Jordan’s work on her website.



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    20 June 2018, 4:30 am
  • 42 minutes 51 seconds
    49 degrees north #23 - Andrew Williamson

    Producer Andrew Williamson talks about his digital series Spiral, his thoughts on finding the story in unscripted formats, and we discuss how film school rejection set him up for subsequent success. Check out Andrew’s work on his production company website.



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    4 April 2018, 4:30 am
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