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271 | Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones, Dexter): Finding Your Creative Center
Voice, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 11/13/25 Voice, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 11/13/25

271 | Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones, Dexter): Finding Your Creative Center

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266 | Emmy-Winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) on the Myth of the “Big Break”
TV, Voice Jonathan Hurwitz 10/9/25 TV, Voice Jonathan Hurwitz 10/9/25

266 | Emmy-Winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) on the Myth of the “Big Break”

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258 | From Assistant to Executive Producer: Frida Perez on Co-Creating The Studio
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 7/31/25 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 7/31/25

258 | From Assistant to Executive Producer: Frida Perez on Co-Creating The Studio

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252 | Creating a Complex Protagonist with a Simple Goal ft. Kim Rosenstock (Dying for Sex)
TV, Character Jonathan Hurwitz 6/12/25 TV, Character Jonathan Hurwitz 6/12/25

252 | Creating a Complex Protagonist with a Simple Goal ft. Kim Rosenstock (Dying for Sex)

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250 | Jac Schaeffer (WandaVision, Agatha All Along): Having a “Take” When Pitching on IP — or Anything
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 5/29/25 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 5/29/25

250 | Jac Schaeffer (WandaVision, Agatha All Along): Having a “Take” When Pitching on IP — or Anything

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245 | How To Pivot Genres and "Re-Brand" Yourself As A Writer (ft. Carla Banks-Waddles)
TV, Genre Jonathan Hurwitz 4/17/25 TV, Genre Jonathan Hurwitz 4/17/25

245 | How To Pivot Genres and "Re-Brand" Yourself As A Writer (ft. Carla Banks-Waddles)

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244 | Brent Forrester's (The Office, The Simpsons) Comedy Writing Masterclass
101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 4/10/25 101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 4/10/25

244 | Brent Forrester's (The Office, The Simpsons) Comedy Writing Masterclass

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241 | Bob's Burgers Executive Producers & The Great North Creators Discuss Adult Animation
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 3/13/25 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 3/13/25

241 | Bob's Burgers Executive Producers & The Great North Creators Discuss Adult Animation

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236 | Liz Feldman (Dead To Me, No Good Deed): Writing is Self-Destruction, Self-Reflection, and Self-Correction
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 2/6/25 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 2/6/25

236 | Liz Feldman (Dead To Me, No Good Deed): Writing is Self-Destruction, Self-Reflection, and Self-Correction

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233 | TV Development: Everything You Need To Know (ft. Glen Mazzara)
101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 1/18/25 101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 1/18/25

233 | TV Development: Everything You Need To Know (ft. Glen Mazzara)

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225 | Actor/Showrunner Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/Catastrophe) On Revealing Character
TV, Character Jonathan Hurwitz 12/5/24 TV, Character Jonathan Hurwitz 12/5/24

225 | Actor/Showrunner Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/Catastrophe) On Revealing Character

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222 | The Perfect Couple Showrunner on How To Craft a Murder Mystery (ft. Jenna Lamia)
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 11/14/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 11/14/24

222 | The Perfect Couple Showrunner on How To Craft a Murder Mystery (ft. Jenna Lamia)

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218 | Lessons In Chemistry, The Office, and Jury Duty: Lee Eisenberg's Multi-Genre Screenwriting Career
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 10/17/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 10/17/24

218 | Lessons In Chemistry, The Office, and Jury Duty: Lee Eisenberg's Multi-Genre Screenwriting Career

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216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: "Write What Delights You"
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 10/3/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 10/3/24

216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: "Write What Delights You"

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214 | How TV Writers, Directors, and Actors Work Together ft. Jon Huertas
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 9/19/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 9/19/24

214 | How TV Writers, Directors, and Actors Work Together ft. Jon Huertas

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212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 9/5/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 9/5/24

212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career

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210 | Monk Creator Andy Breckman: How To Find Luck In Hollywood
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/22/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/22/24

210 | Monk Creator Andy Breckman: How To Find Luck In Hollywood

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209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling a Mixed-Tone Comedy
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/15/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/15/24

209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling a Mixed-Tone Comedy

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208 | Writing Animated Children's TV: A Crash Course w/ Lorien
101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/8/24 101 Beginner Kit, TV Jonathan Hurwitz 8/8/24

208 | Writing Animated Children's TV: A Crash Course w/ Lorien

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200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon)
TV Jonathan Hurwitz 6/28/24 TV Jonathan Hurwitz 6/28/24

200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon)

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