
The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 631 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Benito Skinner (creator/star of Overcompensating) discusses creating an honest coming-out story, translating his stand up show to a TV pilot, learning from Shonda Rhimes, writing about gray areas, inhabiting characters, the state of TV comedy, and mo... more
The Running Man writer/director Edgar Wright (Last Night in Soho; Baby Driver) and co-writer Michael Bacall (Scott Pilgrim vs the World; 21 Jump Street) discuss adapting Stephen King's novel and what the author's approval meant to them, writing reada... more
Writer/director Leslye Headland (creator, The Acolyte; co-creator, Russian Doll; Dying for Sex) returns to discuss individuality and authenticity, loving Star Wars, creding her team, how Russian Doll began, auteurism, and lots more.
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Rebecca Cutter (creator, The Hunting Wives and Hightown) returns to discuss why she thinks people have responded so positively to The Hunting Wives, hiring the writers' room, regulating tone by instinct, quality without "prestige," and more.
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Ben is a great interviewer and gets wonderful guests. The questions are thoughtful and I learn great writing hacks.
This show has been around for over a decade and has insights on every aspect of television writing. If you are looking to get ahead in the industry do yourself a favor and dig through the episodes, filled with insights from working writers.
Ben Blacker is a great interviewer. He knows what to ask and how to ask it. He makes his guests open up gets the most out of each interview. This podcast is engaging and enriching. Such a worthwhile way to spend your time if you’re an extremely focused writer. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge in each episode!
I love this podcast! It’s a real peak inside the curtain of what writers lives are really like in Hollywood. Ive been slowly binging all episodes for the past year taking notes and building some scripts. This has been a great support and fun listen!!
I love the content. I am learning a lot. I thought I know mostly everything I need to know, but now I see that there is a lot more to writing.
Thank you.
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A detailed exploration of contemporary television, featuring discussions with influential writers, producers, and showrunners, provides an insightful look into the creative processes behind some of today's most captivating shows. The podcast serves as a rich resource for both aspiring and established artists, with guests sharing their journeys, challenges, and successes in the industry. Conversations typically cover a wide array of topics, from the intricacies of storytelling and character development to the personal experiences that shape their work. Uniquely, the format combines live panels with intimate interviews, allowing for a diverse exchange of ideas and perspectives that is probably unparalleled in its depth and variety.
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Recent guests on The Writers Panel include:
1. Benito Skinner
2. Nnamdi Asomugha
3. Niya Palmer
4. Jen Statsky
5. Dan Erickson
6. Michael Seitzman
7. Doug Mand
8. Dan Gregor
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