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The Screenplay Writers is a master class in writing screenplays by two screenplay writers who, between them, have crafted dozens upon dozens. And that doesn’t include the dozens more they’ve brainstormed. Join Ryan and Nathan as they share their vast stores of knowledge on the essential elements of a successful screenplay—as well as the challenges of the revered profession. Yeah, there are a few!
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Nathan and Ryan analyze in great detail the 2019 Oscars, which will go down in history as one of the Oscars most engaging ceremonies.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Who will win at the Oscars next Sunday. Nathan and Ryan run down nearly every category. You may be surprised by what they have to say, but you'll have to download this episode and listen to it to find out.
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Nathan and Ryan talk about the surprising lack of challenges they experience crossing the border despite being prolific screenplay writers. They never get asked for their business Visas, which they have dutifully acquired. The guys do script surgery on "Poppins Returns” and Ryan pitches “Solo 2: Falcon Rises: Mechanic’s Dream” in Logline Cage Match.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Distribution is critical when it comes to screenplays. Otherwise, how will anyone see your pages? The guys do script surgery on “Roma” and Nathan pitches “The Lightning Soldier” in Logline Cage Match.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
At some point, every screenplay writer asks her or himself, or her or him friends, “What about festivals?” In episode, we answer that question. The guys do script surgery on “Shoplifters” and Ryan reads his idea for a skiing comedy mystery, “The Skiing Bandit,” in Logline Cagematch.
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Writing effective phone calls in a screenplay is the calling card of a successful screenplay writer. With the popularity of phones these days, you simply can’t avoid developing this skill. The guys do script surgery on “Bumblebee” and Ryan pitches his idea “The Neverending Conversation” in Logline Cage Match.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Why are table reads so important to the screenwriting process? Because they present a rare opportunity to bring the cast together around one huge table—and around the screenplay. (Note: The best table reads are done around oval tables.) The guys do script surgery on “Welcome to Marwen” and Ryan pitches his idea “Frosty the Hitman” in Logline Cage Match.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Nathan and Ryan check in with their new manager, Nick, who recently became a manager. They chat about all the progress he’s made managing their screenplay writing career. Big things ahead!
Featuring Nick Zarzycki as Manager Nick.
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Nathan and Ryan reach out to Double Agent Nick—one of their new year's resolutions—to find out what he’s been up to over the past 30 episodes. Turns out he wants to become a manager. They run their idea “Snorkelman” by him and he likes it, and becomes their manager.
Featuring Nick Zarzycki as Manager Nick.
Tuesday Dec 25, 2018
Tuesday Dec 25, 2018
It’s Christmas day! Happy Christmas. Nathan and Ryan are gathered around the fire with close family, recording a holiday podcast about their movies of the year—past and present. They also do script surgery on "Aquaman" and Ryan pitches his idea "Snorkelman" in Logline Cage Match.