We take a look at what's going on over at the Bigfoot Script Challenge while also checking in with a past winner in the original feature category.

ISA founder Craig James answers some questions about writing gigs that are listed on the International Screenwriters' Association website.

Shayna & Max take a look at which streaming companies are adding the most new subscribers in 2022. Shayna gushes over the new Jordan Peele movie, "Nope," but they have very different feelings about "The Gray Man."

It might makes sense in a practical way to see what movies are succeeding and to try to come up with something that mirrors that. However, that's not a path to actual success.

Finding your voice as a screenwriter is what makes your story YOURS.

Max & Shayna discuss the marketability of horror comedies and the deeper meanings of Jordan Peele films. Lee Jessup reminds writers that their personal stories are important - be prepared to tell your story too!

Stand-Up comic Dobie Maxwell has lived through it all in his comedy career, from meaningful chats w/ Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin to driving the getaway car after a bank heist (without knowing it), but he's still looking for his first UFO encounter.

Shayna & Max tough it out through COVID to bring this one to you, discussing the importance of constantly generating new screenplay Ideas & the just-announced Emmy Nominations.

You got the meeting… now what? Join Nickelodeon Executives and Nick Writing Program Alumni for a conversation about how to make the most out of a general meeting.

Max & Shayna talk entertainment news & dive into concepts of screenwriter voice & tone including an exercise on how to define your own voice.

Star Trek has continued to evolve and stay relevant in pop culture as one of the most storied titles in television history. "Mission Log" podcast co-host John Champion joins to talk Trek, skepticism & an upcoming event that's free & open to the public.

Max & Shayna discuss the first billion dollar box office month since 2019 while also talking about writing for Ted Lasso & more insight on getting/working with agents and managers.

Luke Epplin discovered the most impressive baseball story most people haven't heard of and the four men & one woman who lived heroic lives behind the scenes.

Shayna & Max geek out about Netflix's Geek Week, specifically anything from Neil Gaiman & the 'Dos and Don'ts' of writing Exposition in screenplays.

Max & Shayna discuss the huge weekend that saw the launch of the latest season of "Stranger Things" and the long awaited sequel to "Top Gun."

Network Upfronts for Ad Buying is changing & do you need a pitch deck for your screenplay? Plus, watching 1883, Yellowstone, Angelyne & Chip n' Dale.

Shayna & Max discuss the ongoing Cannes Film Festival & some great articles for screenwriters written by leaders within the industry, Michael Huge & Pen Densham.

Was the right person arrested for killing 3 women in Illinois in 1960? Documentary filmmaker Adam Ridley sheds some light on this mysterious case as co-executive producer of HBO's Murders at Starved Rock true crime limited series.

This week we talk about the masks coming off on film/tv productions, A new Dr. Who, all about brainstorming and workshopping in TV.

Max & Shayna take a look at the big shakeups impacting Netflix & Twitter.

CinemaCon and the summer box office, Nick Cage's new movie where he plays himself,  the concept of converting your script to a novel, and what exactly "high concept" means.

Animation Appreciation, Have Loglines Changed? Deaf Actor & ASL on "The Simpsons"

We take a look at the career-launching program for aspiring television screenwriters, the Nick Writing Program. It's run by Nickelodeon, but it's for all aspects of television writing, not just children's animation.

Mugs Cahill's new supernatural pilot "Nantucket" recently won the Grand Prize for Table Read My Screenplay contest & was a finalist at the Big Apple Film Festival & Vancouver Women’s Int'l Film Festival. We talk to her about her research and Irish lore.

A chat with a winner and the founder of the HollyShorts Film & Screenplay Festival.