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ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE50: Inside ATX DAO - Multichain Builders and the End of Ecosystem SilosSummaryIn this laid-back roundtable episode, we crack open a few beers with ATX DAO members Walshy, Bob, Ash, and Luke to talk about what it’s really like to build in Web3—without the chain tribalism. From Avalanche to Dogecoin to Quai to Polygon, the conversation dives into the messy, creative, and often hilarious reality of being a multichain builder. Whether it’s launching a privacy-focused autograph app, navigating app store politics, or figuring out how to explain blockchain to artists, the crew shares what they’ve learned the hard way—and what still keeps them excited ab...
2025-04-241h 15
ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE31: A Chat with the 2024 ATX DAO Pitch Competition Winner Jake PimentalSummaryIn this podcast episode, Roberto Talamas interviews Jake Pimental, co-founder and CEO of Tennis Finance, who shares his experiences from winning the ATX DAO Pitch Competition. They discuss the evolution of Tennis Finance, the challenges faced by founders, the importance of storytelling in pitches, and the differences between pitching to audiences and investors. Jake also provides insights into the future of AI in financial services and offers advice for startups considering participation in pitch competitions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the ATX DAO Pitch Competition 02:03 Jake Pimental's Journey and T...
2024-10-0846 min
ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE30: ATX DAO Roundtable - Election Cycle, Stablecoins, and the Road AheadSummary
In this episode, the hosts dive deep into key blockchain and Web3 topics, starting with the political influence of crypto advocacy in battleground states and its role in shaping pro-crypto policies. The discussion highlights stablecoins like USDC as a driving force for blockchain adoption. It explores the potential of super apps like X (formerly Twitter) integrating crypto payments to bring digital currencies into the mainstream.
The episode also covers the launch of Avalanche 9000, a major innovation that simplifies Layer 1 blockchain creation, and the expanding role of Bitcoin DeFi. The hosts examine...
2024-09-1757 min
ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE24: Blockchain and Brews - A casual chat with the ATX DAO Podcast teamSummaryThe conversation covers various topics, including living in Austin, the food scene, recruiting in Web3, the Doggy Fi project, the potential of $SMSA token, the idea of creating a betting market for entertainment events, the Austin NFT scene, and the growth of the Web3 community in Austin.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 05:16 Recruiting Stories and the Importance of Trying New Things 09:14 The Doggy Fi World and the Potential of $DogeCoq17:49 The Austin Tech Community and the Future of Web3 26:49 Wrap-up and Clo...
2024-07-1633 min
ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE1: Welcome to the ATX DAO Podcast!Welcome to the first episode of The ATX DAO Podcast!What to Expect: Insider Insights: Hear from the co-founders about the journey of ATX DAO, from its inception in a local brewery to becoming a major crypto hub. Expert Discussions: Dive into discussions on crypto advocacy, tech innovation, and community building with a focus on Austin's unique role in the crypto scene. Real Stories: Engaging tales from members who pivoted from traditional finance to crypto, sharing their personal experiences and growth in the blockchain world.Who Should Listen: Crypto Enthusiasts & Professionals: Anyone deeply involved...
2023-12-2632 min
The TV Campfire"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee James Burrows" (Season 12)Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee and legendary director/producer James Burrows joins Jim Halterman for a conversation spanning his one-of-a-kind career as the co-creator/director of Cheers, winner of 11 Emmy Awards, and director of more than 1,000 episodes of television, including iconic sitcoms Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, and many, many more.This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.PANELIST:James Burrows (Director / Producer / Creator / Author)MODERATOR:Jim Halterman (TV Guide Magazine)...
2023-12-0755 min
Citizen ATXCitizens ATX RecapIt's been a long summer, but with a few days of temperatures not in the 100's it is officially the start of fall! With the cooler weather and pumpkin spice lates, we also welcome back the regularly scheduled programming of Citizen ATX!! In an effort to refresh from our long hiatus, we wanted to open up the new school year with a reminder of why we started this podcast. Join Lauren, Matt, and Jonathan as they discuss the vision and mission of Citizen ATX.
2023-09-0410 minThe TV Campfire"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee Lesli Linka Glatter" (Season 11)ATX TV Festival and Texas Monthly present a conversation with “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Awardee, Emmy-nominated director/producer, and current President of the Director’s Guild of America, Lesli Linka Glatter! Glatter was joined by director/producer and longtime friend Thomas Schlamme (The West Wing, Snowfall) at ATX TV Festival Season 11 for an intimate, in-depth conversation celebrating her exceptional career as a producing director and creative, spanning more than 20 years of iconic TV series such as Homeland, Mad Men, The West Wing, ER, Gilmore Girls, Twin Peaks, and more.This conversation was recorded live at ATX...
2023-01-111h 13
What’s brewing, ATX?60: The Ins & Outs of Getting Hitched in ATX - Alex Hershberger ft. Mighty Swell Hard SeltzerThe wedding industry came to a screeching halt when COVID hit back in March 2020, but things are starting to return to normal which means Alex Hershberger is back in business. Alex shares her expertise about the wedding industry in Austin, TX and what you can expect in today's market if you're planning to get hitched!Be sure to connect with AlexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hershie23Tune in to the "What's Brewing, ATX?" podcast on your favorite platform:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-brewing-atx/id1453626224?mt=2&uo=4Google Play: h...
2021-02-1147 minWhat’s brewing, ATX?59: The Most Instagrammable Charcuterie Boards in ATX - Arijan and Michelle Horvat | Charcuterie ATX ft. Still Austin WhiskeyWhen Covid hit, Michelle Horvat decided to learn more about a hobby she always had interest in...creating charcuterie boards. As group gatherings started getting back to normal, Michelle would bring those boards she experimented with to her friends, and they told her she was on to something. Next thing they knew, they had a business opportunity and it's now blossomed into Charcuterie ATX. Michelle's husband Arijan joined us to share their story and how they planned to shake up the charcuterie board industry!Be sure to connect with Charcuterie ATXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cha...
2021-02-1038 minCitizen ATXIntroduction to Citizen ATXThe Citizen ATX podcast exists to provide practical conversations about what it means to live as a dual citizen in Austin, Tx. On our first episode, we give you a quick introduction to who we are and answer questions such as why Citizen ATX, what is the goal of Citizen ATX, and give you some insight to where we are heading.
2021-02-1013 minThe TV CampfireComplex And Complicated: ATX Goes VirtualCaitlin and Emily return by bringing y’all some of their favorite past panels along with behind-the-scenes stories of how they were put together. They also give you up-to-date insight into what’s happening with this year’s virtual festival...ATX TV...from the Couch!It’s like a flashback episode and a spoiler alert all rolled into one. This week’s episode has the first look at going virtual, a look inside 2017’s Complex, Not Complicated panel, and of course, updates on what holiday candy is getting them through quarantine. About Complex, Not Complicate...
2020-04-171h 21What’s brewing, ATX?39: BEST Way to DESTRESS in ATX - Eric Anderson | The Ocean Lab (Float Spa) ft. Meridian Hive MeadThe Ocean Lab - Eric Anderson, CEO @oceanlabatxEric Anderson joins the crew to discuss how a soul searching trip around the world landed him in the ATX, the mecca of innovation and healthy living in America. While his first experience in a float spa wasn't exactly a successful one, he went back and by the third time he was hooked. After floating at one of the top spots in LA, he realized there was a gap in the market to make the overall experience even better. Find out how The Ocean Lab opened, where it got its...
2019-12-121h 10The TV CampfireThe Female Gaze (Live from ATX Season 8)The “male gaze,” largely acknowledged as “the act of depicting women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that represents women as sexual objects,” has been the dominant viewpoint since the beginning of art and culture -- but what happens when women become the subject instead of the object? This conversation will explore the “female gaze” with writers & directors who are reclaiming female agency by (figuratively and literally) shifting viewers’ perspectives, and telling stories that unapologetically place women and their world view at the center.Panelists: Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)Kim Raver (Executive Producer/Direc...
2019-12-121h 09The TV CampfireClass Ceiling (Live from ATX Season 8)A look into the depictions of classes in America, and TV’s relationship to the ever-changing definition of the working & middle classes.Panelists:Laura Chinn (Creator/Executive Producer/Actor, Florida Girls)Dee Harris-Lawrence (Showrunner/Executive Producer, David Makes Man)Jenniffer Gomez (Writer, Vida)Gladys Rodriguez (Writer, Vida)Moderator: Tara Ariano (Extra Hot Great)--DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:Get 15% OFF of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020. Go to ATXFestival.com/Buy-A-Badge and follow links to purchase!For details on THE PITCH C...
2019-12-051h 04The TV CampfireA Playwright Walks Into a Writers Room...(Live from ATX Season 8)As networks and studios look to diversify their writers rooms through non-traditional routes, playwrights have quickly become some of TV’s top staffing contenders and most influential showrunners. Hear from several writers who made the jump from the theater to the writers room as they discuss what drew them to television, the unique challenges of writing for both stage and screen, and what this trend means both industries moving forward.Panelists: Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)Rachel Rusch (Senior Vice President, Television, Bad Robot)Beau Willimon (Creator/Writer/Executive Producer, The First)Alexander Woo (Co-Creator/Sh...
2019-11-211h 23The TV CampfireResistance, Inclusion, and Creating Authentic Muslim Narratives presented by MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau (Live from ATX Season 8)Following the 2016 presidential election, U.S. culture saw a dangerous rise in anti-Muslim sentiment, rousing many in the entertainment industry to resist with a counter-narrative of inclusion. Within days MPAC (the Muslim Public Affairs Council) was flooded with inquiries requesting consultation on television shows with Muslim characters and recommendations for repped Muslim screenwriters to join their writers rooms. This panel of TV creatives, executives, and consultants discuss how they’ve impacted the industry in the last two years by raising the quantity and quality of Muslim characters; their efforts to increase visibility on and off-screen; and the forward-thinking importance of...
2019-11-141h 19The TV CampfireLet's Talk About Sex (Scenes) (Live from ATX Season 8)While it’s true that television productions are increasingly aware of the emotional & physical stakes of performers on-set — many writers, actors, and directors still struggle with how to safely navigate scenes that contain intimate or sexual content. Join the creatives involved in crafting these scenes from start to finish for an honest discussion about empowering both writers and actors, and improving safe “sex” practices behind the camera.Panelists: Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)Nicki Micheau ( Actor, Animal Kingdom)Alicia Rodis (Intimacy Coordinator, HBO series)Moderator: Joy Blake (Producer/Writer, Outlander)--DISCOU...
2019-11-071h 00The TV CampfireCasting Anthologies presented by The Casting Society of America (Live from ATX Season 8)While the original Twilight Zone (1959) helped popularize the format, the anthology series has taken on new life with the success of series like True Detective, Fargo, and Black Mirror. It's unique style of contained storytelling has attracted everyone from "movie stars," to fresh faces, to troupes of familiar players looking for variety onscreen. In this conversation, join the Casting Directors behind these dynamic short-form series as they discuss the unique intricacies and challenges associated with casting both episodic and serial anthologies.Panelists: Sherry Thomas (Casting Director, The Twilight Zone)Rachel Tenner (Casting Director, Fargo) Andrew Femenella...
2019-10-311h 18What’s brewing, ATX?34: Music Royalty in ATX - Clarissa Cardenas aka "The ATX Concert Queen" | @atxconcertqueen ft. Playa Real TequilaClarissa Cardenas aka The ATX Concert Queen stopped in to give us the rundown on how to take full advantage of the music scene in the Live Music Capital of the World. She started posting concert and music updates as a hobby, and now she's the one you want to follow if you want to be in the know when it comes to ATX music.She works her hardest to provide a VIP experience for her followers, so be on the lookout for giveaways where you could score an amazing experience to an upcoming show in Austin!
2019-10-2545 minThe TV CampfireLetterkenny Q&A presented by Hulu (Live from ATX Season 8)The cast and creatives behind Hulu's hit import LETTERKENNY discuss going from web series to full-fledged show, Canadian humor, and pulling pranks in this Q&A from ATX Season 8.Season 7 of Letterkenny is now streaming on Hulu!Panelists: Jacob Tierney (EP/Director/Cast)Mark Montefiore (EP)Nathan Dales (Cast)Michelle Mylett (Cast)K. Trevor Wilson (Cast)Moderator: Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair)--DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:Get 15% OFF of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020. Go to ATXFestival.com/Buy-A-Badge and foll...
2019-10-1739 minThe TV CampfireStorytellers on the Frontlines of Change: The Refugee & Asylum Seeker Crisis presented by Amnesty International (Live from ATX Season 8)As the crisis at the border continues, Amnesty International has been mobilizing and uniting people to welcome refugees and asylum seekers who are fleeing violence and persecution. Too often, these people are portrayed in politics and in the media as two-dimensional tropes -- victims or villains -- without a platform or access to tell their own stories. So what is the role of television in breaking down these harmful stereotypes? Tune in for a discussion with writers & advocates about how to restore agency to refugees and asylum seekers through inclusive representation, multi-faceted characters, and humanist narratives.Panelists: E...
2019-10-031h 07The TV CampfireA Conversation with ATX Awardee Phylicia Rashad (Live from ATX Season 8)Each year, ATX seeks to recognize an individual whose body of work encompasses the very best of the medium; whose career endures as thought-provoking, lasting, genuine, expansive - and ultimately - entertaining. This year we were honored to present our "Award in Television eXcellence" to legendary actress Phylicia Rashad (David Makes Man, The Cosby Show), who was joined in conversation by friend and co-star Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us) for this one-of-a-kind look back and forward at her ongoing and remarkable career.Panelist: Phylicia RashadModerator: Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us)...
2019-09-261h 12What’s brewing, ATX?27: Food Crawling Through ATX - Kelsey Kennedy | @somuchlifeblog ft. JuicelandKelsey Kennedy, creator of the blog "So Much Life," joins us to discuss what it takes to become a successful food blogger, which Austin restaurants are at the top of her list, and why you need to go buy her newly released book "Austin Food Crawls."Be sure to have your pen and paper ready and take detailed notes as Kelsey not only shares some of her top restaurant recommendations, but what to order at each one. She's currently working on a list of the Top Tacos in ATX, so be on the lookout for that blog p...
2019-09-0550 minThe TV CampfireTHE LEAGUE Reunion (Live from ATX Season 8)The cast & creators of THE LEAGUE reunite at ATX ten years after the series premiere to revisit how the show came together, their unique approach to filming the semi-improvised comedy, and share a few of their wildest behind-the-scenes stories. Panelists:Jeff Schaffer (Creator/Executive Producer/Director)Jackie Marcus Schaffer (Creator/Executive Producer/Director)Paul Scheer (Cast)Nick Kroll (Cast)Katie Aselton (Cast)Stephen Rannazzisi (Cast)Jason Mantzoukas (Cast)Moderator: Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair)--DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:Get 15% OFF of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge usi...
2019-09-051h 06The TV CampfireGREEK Reunion + S'more with Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar & Zack Lively (Live from ATX Season 8)Twelve years after the premiere, ATX Season 8 went back to Cyprus-Rhodes University for a reunion with the cast & creatives of GREEK! Keep listening after the panel to hear more from Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar, and Zack Lively.Panelists: Patrick Sean Smith (Creator/Executive Producer)Shawn Piller (Executive Producer)Lloyd Segan (Executive Producer)Spencer Grammer (Cast)Amber Stevens West (Cast)Jacob Zachar (Cast)Zack Lively (Cast)Tiffany Dupont (Cast)Moderator: Breanne Heldman (People Magazine)--ALERT: DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:You can get 15% Off of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge us...
2019-08-291h 06The TV CampfireThe Terror: Infamy + S'more with George Takei (Live from ATX Season 8)This episode of the The TV Campfire features a behind-the-scenes look at the The Terror: Infamy with the creative team behind the anthology series' second season.Following the Q&A from the premiere screening from Season 8, ATX's own Ashland Viscosi sits down with George Takei in out Podcast HQ for a talk about his history, his love of TV, and how the two come together.Set during World War II, The Terror: Infamy's haunting and suspenseful 10-episode season centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community, and a young man’s jo...
2019-08-151h 04The TV CampfireGrown-ish + Good Trouble presented by Freeform (Live from ATX Season 8)In this double episode of The TV Campfire the casts and creatives of the Freeform hits grown-ish and Good Trouble join ATX season 8 to discuss their second seasons, spin-offs, and how to tackle real world issues in today's climate.grown-ish follows Zooey Johnson, who audiences first met in the ABC hit black-ish, as she and her friends navigate college. The show's completed second season is available to stream on Freeform and Hulu.Panelists:Craig Doyle (Executive Producer/Writer)Yara Shahidi (Cast)Francia Raisa (Cast)Jordan Buhat (Cast)Trevor Jackson (Cast)Moderator: Amanda N'Duka...
2019-08-081h 20The TV CampfireGame On: A Look at How Competition Series Get Made (Live from ATX Season 8)The dramatic backstories. The elaborate productions. The showmanship. Get an inside look at the creative & technical process behind your favorite competition shows, and the ways in which they continue to defy “peak TV”.Panelists:Julie Pizzi (Co-Executive Producer, The Challenge)Nicolle Yaron (Executive Producer, Making It)Andrew Llinares (Executive Producer, Dancing With the Stars)Moderator: Emily Longeretta (Us Weekly)WHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTu...
2019-08-011h 05The TV CampfireVERONICA MARS (Live from ATX Season 8)Whether you've already binged all of season 4 or are taking your time with a full series rewatch, you won't want to miss our ATX Season 8 panel with the men of Veronica Mars. Creator Rob Thomas and cast members Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, and Percy Daggs III joined ATX this year to talk all about the being revived on Hulu, characters old and new, and what keeps them all coming back to good 'ole Neptune, CA.Note: our intro to this episode was pre-recorded with love before Hulu's surprise early release of season 4. Veronica Mars does always love...
2019-07-251h 06The TV CampfireArcher: 1999 (Live from ATX Season 8)The creative minds behind the FXX hit Archer returned to ATX for the third time in Season 8. In this Q&A following a very-special- ATX-only version of an episode from the show's tenth season, you'll hear from the minds behind the animation and get some stories from the always charming star, H. Jon Benjamin. Archer is an animated, half-hour comedy that follows Sterling Archer, Lana Kane and their crew of acid-tongued misfits onboard the M/V Seamus salvage ship. In season 10, an important question arises as they explore deep space and try to outsmart giant aliens, intergalactic...
2019-07-1834 minThe TV CampfireInto the Dark: Culture Shock + The House That Horror Built (Live from ATX Season 8)It's an ATX + Blumhouse double feature! Listen in as the cast & creatives discuss "Culture Shock", the July episode of Hulu's Into the Dark, and then hear from the execs making it all happen behind the scenes at Blumhouse TV!Into the Dark: Culture ShockIn partnership with Blumhouse Television, Into The Dark is a horror event series made up of 12 feature-length installments, with a new program released monthly and inspired by a holiday, that will feature Blumhouse’s signature genre/thriller spin on the story. July's episode, "Culture Shock," is a dystopian horror film following a...
2019-07-111h 29The TV CampfireThe Power of Female Partnerships presented by Vanity Fair (Live from ATX Season 8)The first release from ATX Festival Season 8 (2019) is here! We’re kicking off with a panel that truly kicked off the festival (June 6, 2019) and we couldn’t be prouder of this conversation with our partners at Vanity Fair. Though the television industry may at times be ruthless, there are countless powerful stories of female partnerships that thrive despite the industry's hyper-competitive nature. In this panel, we explore several amazing friendships between women who partnered up at the beginning of their careers or at some point along the way (temporarily or permanently) to encourage one another, create a cultu...
2019-07-041h 01The TV CampfireInside ATX: A Look Back, A Leap Forward: See You Next Season at ATXEpisode Notes:This episode features exclusive content from LIVE at ATX Season 8, including interviews with Bless This Mess creator, writer and star Lake Bell, star Pam Grier and director Anya Adams, Jane the Virgin’s Justin Baldoni, Grey’s Anatomy writer and producer Elisabeth Finch and Meredith Averill, writer and producer on The Haunting of Hill House.Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.comALERT: DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:You can get 15% Off of your Season 9 (June 4...
2019-06-2726 minThe TV CampfireInside ATX: From Festival to Finale: A Live Look at Season 8Episode Notes:This episode features exclusive sneak peaks at the Season 8 panels: “Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health on TV" with Stephan Falk and Meredith Averill, “Euphoria Opening Night Screening Q&A” with Zendaya, “The League Reunion” with Nick Kroll and Jason Mantzoukas, “Veronica Mars Revival” with Rob Thomas, and “ATX Awardee: Phylicia Rashad in Conversation” with Susan Kelechi Watson.Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.comALERT: DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:You can get 15% Off of you...
2019-06-2124 minThe TV CampfireInside ATX: The Juggle Is Real: Final Days til ATX Season 8 (with special guest Arielle Kebbel)Episode Notes: In the final weeks leading up to Season 8, co-founders Caitlin and Emily balance their personal lives and getting the final details of the festival wrapped up, and ATX Advisory Board member Arielle Kebbel calls in to touch base! Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.comSeries Information:Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the...
2019-06-0522 minThe TV CampfireInside ATX: Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes) with Matt LauriaEpisode Notes: ATX Ambassador and all around friend Matt Lauria joins co-founders Caitlin and Emily to discuss the Season 8 slate of programming and his involvement in this (and previous) year's festival.Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.comSeries Information:Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give...
2019-05-3019 minThe TV CampfireInside ATX: Hollywood v. Hollyshould: Diversity in our DialogueEpisode Notes:This episode Revisits “Stories without Walls” (Aug. 23, 2018), “What’s Your Pitch?” (June 13, 2018), “Her Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma” (Aug 16, 2018)Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.comSeries Information:Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an insid...
2019-05-2324 minThe TV CampfireInside ATX: Behind the Curtain: The Making of ATX Season 8Episode Notes: With less than 90 days until Season 8 of ATX, co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson begin to dive into what really goes into putting together TV Camp for Grown-ups. Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.comSeries Information:Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV...
2019-05-2321 minWhat’s brewing, ATX?6: How Young Professionals Give Back In ATX - Community Bucket ft. Last Stand Brewing CompanyWhile John is out wining and dining his new girlfriend out in Fredricksburg, Ian and Greg dive deep into a discussion about the latest way to meet young professionals in the ATX- Community Bucket. Community Bucket is a non-profit that connects folks through the means of giving back to various different sources throughout town. After they do their volunteer work, they head on to a local brewery to kick a few cold ones back and spread some cheer. What better way to get to know people? I can't think of anything. For more information, check out @Communitybucket_ATX. Cheers!
2019-03-2326 minThe TV CampfireS'MORE from ATX: Women Who Defy, presented by SYFY WIRE's FangrrlsFrom showrunners to showstoppers, these women are at the forefront of bringing empowered, vulnerable, complex heroines (and antiheroines) to the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy. As a more inclusive fan culture emerges in today’s evolving landscape, their stories take on a new significance and timeliness. Hear from these bold creators, actors and passionate sci-fi lovers on defying expectations, the evolution of genre storytelling and female representation in the industry today.Episode Guests: Emily Andras (Wynonna Earp), Sera Gamble (The Magicians), Carina MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico), Maddie Hasson (Impulse)Moderator: Cher Martinetti (SYFY WIRE'S Fangrrls)...
2019-01-081h 01The TV CampfireThirtysomething Years Later (Live from ATX)Prior to a television landscape that favors realism over idyllic life, where major characters face the risk of "being killed off," and daily life is portrayed somewhat accurately, thirtysomething did all that and more. The show that was an early experiment that quickly became a phenomenon, rewriting the rules for dramatic series in more ways than one. Helmed by creators Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, thirtysomething not only drew viewers into the lives of its characters and tested the boundaries of conventional storytelling, it thrived with a multi-hyphenate cast, many of whom stepped into the role of director during...
2018-11-151h 05The TV CampfireCritics Throwdown (Live from ATX)As these critics can tell you, part of the fun of watching TV (particularly in the digital age) are the discussions and inevitable debates surrounding it. What is the perfect length for an episode, or season? Are time jumps an effective tool, or a hollow plot device? Does a limit exist when it comes to our threshold for subscription services and viewing platforms? Join the experts for an old-school Critics Throwdown as they step away from the tweet-machine to debate the intricacies & future of Peak TV one-on-one.Episode Guests: Maureen Ryan, Sarah Rodman (Entertainment Weekly), Tara Ariano (P...
2018-11-081h 03The TV CampfireS'MORE from ATX: The West Wing AdministrationTime for a very special pre-midterms S'More, y'all! We're throwing back to our full Season 5 convo with the creatives & cast of THE WEST WING, moderated by Lawrence O'Donnell! Join us as we wistfully re-visit the heart-pounding conviction, spit-fire writing, and unforgettable characters that continue to impact viewers more than a decade later, as well as the series’ ongoing relevance to American political culture. Also: GO VOTE! WE MEAN IT!Not sure if you're registered, where/when to vote, or what's on your ballot? Check out these handy resources:Vote.govVote Save America When We All Vote...
2018-11-021h 39The TV CampfireFrom the Sound Up: Composing Character Themes (Live from ATX)From the title sequence to the end credits, and everything in between, composers have an indelible impact on the emotional lens through which we view a story. How do you create a sound that captures the essence of a character, or elevates an already-great scrip to the next level? In this conversation, go behind the score with some of TV's most dynamic composer/creator pairs as they discuss how the two roles come together to shape a characters story, and how a show's themes can deepen our connection to the characters we love.Episode Guests: Marshall Herskovitz (t...
2018-11-0157 minThe TV CampfireRound 1: Penultimates vs. Finales (Live from ATX)Penultimates (a.k.a second to last, a.k.a the one before the end) are often beautiful works of episodic TV that are favored over the finale by critics and fans alike. Is it a fair fight though? A penultimate has all of the advantages of a finale - fully formed storylines, character development, complicated relationships - yet, none of the added pressure or immense expectation of tying up lose ends, creating closure, and assuring the final moment is both earned and satisfying. Join a wide-ranging panel of creators as they debate the pros and cons of penultimates...
2018-10-251h 02The TV CampfireFreeform's Evolution of Millennial Programming (Live from ATX)Capturing the coveted 18-34 age demographic is no easy task for programmers, advertisers and creators. What makes that task even more difficult is that it encompasses two generations -- Millennials and Generation Z, which engage with, shape and distribute media in very different ways. Millennials had instant messenger, Gen Z has Instagram; Millennials have DVRs, Gen Z consumes content exclusively on their phone. Millennials seek to be a part of the group while Gen Z seek uniqueness in everything, including the television they watch and the brands they buy. As these two generations seek out new content, Freeform has...
2018-10-181h 02The TV CampfireDon't Take That Tone with Me (Live from ATX)Dark, Gritty, Broad Comedy, Dire, Light-hearted. Every TV show has a tone, the overall mood or emotional response it expects to elicit from viewers. Despite many stories being about the same subject matter, how each series tackles those subjects sets them apart from one another giving each show a distinct voice. How does a writer convey a specific tone in his/her script? Then how is that tone conveyed to the actors, writing staff, and department heads? These writers, all known for series with unique tones, discuss how they were able to first capture it on the page and...
2018-10-111h 02The TV CampfireDirectors: Full Season (Live from ATX)While TV has long been considered a writer’s medium, a growing number of directors are discovering ways to put their distinct stamp on the the small screen by sticking around for an entire season. Join these full season directors for a discussion on turning episodics into long form investments; the challenges of transitioning from features or single episode gigs; and how they're using their lens to innovate and push TV forward - one season at time.Episode Guests: Tony Yacenda (American Vandal), Sara St. Onge (You Me Her), Pamela Fryman (How I Met Your Mother)M...
2018-10-041h 02The TV CampfireA Conversation with ATX Awardee: Marcy Carsey (Live from ATX)From story editor, to comedy executive, to production mogul, Marcy Carsey has spent more than 35 years shaping the television sitcom, and by extension the television industry. As co-founder of The Carsey-Werner Company, she has produced nearly 2,000 episodes of TV’s most iconic comedies over three decades (including Roseanne, The Cosby Show, A Different World, That 70’s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and more). She has contributed to a shift in the paradigm for independent production companies by constantly owning their content, which has given her company the power to tell the stories they want, and partner with the netw...
2018-09-271h 04The TV CampfireAmerican Vandal: Orchestrating The Perfect (Un)True Crime (Live from ATX)Last fall, in the midst of pop culture’s ongoing obsession with all things “true crime,” Netflix’s American Vandal arrived just in time to set social media ablaze with one tantalizing question: Who drew the dicks? Like amateur documentarians Peter and Sam, viewers found themselves enamored not only by the show’s central mystery (uncovering the perpetrator of a costly, phallic prank), but the precision with which the series had satirized the genre itself. In this case study, join the creative team behind Vandal for a detailed look at the series from pitch, to development, to bonafide hit, as they di...
2018-09-2056 minThe TV Campfire20 Years of HBO & Blown Deadline Productions (Live from ATX)What does it take to build a creative and influential empire? Blown Deadline Productions has been a pivotal component of changing the TV landscape for the last 20 years. Unafraid to make the personal political, producing partners David Simon and Nina K. Noble have incorporated TV’s most diverse casts as its content dares to expose this country’s institutional dysfunction from Baltimore to New Orleans to New York. This panel includes cast, producers, writers, and directors who take a closer look at the groundbreaking HBO series, The Wire, The Deuce, Treme, Generation Kill, Show Me a Hero, and The Corn...
2018-09-1351 minThe TV CampfireS'MORE from ATX: Inside TV Camp for Grown UpsWhat is ATX Television Festival? Hear from our alums, in their own words, what makes "TV Camp for Grown Ups" a one of a kind experience -- and what TV means to them -- in this special S'More from ATX Season 7.Featuring: James Lafferty, Nick Wechsler, Jason George, Melanie Scrofano, Katherine Barrell, Phil Rosenthal, Will Catlett, Nicholas D'Agosto, Jessica Rhoades, Marcy Carsey, Bob OdenkirkATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode...
2018-09-0702 minThe TV CampfirePower(ful) TV (Live from ATX)As society has changed, so has the role of storytelling on TV. In the current political climate, what is the obligation of series creators and writers to showcase divisive social issues, diverse cultures and ethnicities, and opposing opinions on an array of ‘hot topics’? These creators have already excelled at including storylines that have expanded awareness on these issues, and they now discuss what they feel is the responsibility of TV in not only entertaining, but pushing the norm, challenging beliefs, and ultimately moving the social needle by presenting audiences with different points of view.Episode Guests: Glori...
2018-09-061h 06The TV CampfireBreaking Down the Binary (Live from ATX)For LGBTQIA viewers, TV has long been a medium of binaries -- gay or straight; male or female; cisgender or transgender -- but the past few years have seen a swell of characters who aren’t so easily defined. From teen soaps, to cable dramedies, the spectrum of visibility has grown to include bisexual+ and non-binary characters who are more in tune with the viewers they represent, and less the product of tropes and stereotypes. Hear from the creators & creatives behind these series as they discuss what this visibility means for LGBTQIA audiences, and why breaking down the binary is...
2018-08-3054 minThe TV CampfireStories Without Walls (Live from ATX)In recent months, immigration storylines have become central plots for a number of TV shows. These writers and producers, along with a representative from the ACLU, discuss the importance and power of story, how they work together to ensure authentic representations of current issues, the impact it has on viewer’s opinions on immigrants, Dreamers, refugees, and deportation, as well as the actions they hope audiences are inspired to take by these fictional characters.Episode Guests: Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time)Moderator: Lorella Praeli (ACLU...
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The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Bottle Episodes” (ATX TV Festival 2018) + Bonus Interview w/ Maggie Friedman"Bottle Episodes" from the ATX Television Festival 2018. Panelists: Michael Jacobs (Boy Meets World); Anthony Hemingway (Underground); John Wirth (Hell On Wheels); and Kevin Falls (The West Wing). Moderated by Ben Blacker. Recorded June 9, 2018 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.Plus a bonus interview with Maggie Friedman (Eastwick, Witches of East End) about the open ended mythology of witchcraft and the art of creating compelling, credible TV witches.The 400th Episode of The Writers Panel is recording live at the Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on Sun 8/26!Buy Tickets Here: ...
2018-08-211h 07The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerBONUS! The TV Campfire Podcast & ATX TV Fest Co-Founders Caitlin McFarland & Emily GipsonBen talks with ATX Television Festival Co-Founders Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson and offers a preview of the ATX produced podcast, The TV Campfire.You can find The TV Campfire on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tv-campfire/id1386598065?mt=2The ATX Television Festival Official Website:http://atxfestival.com
2018-08-1633 minThe TV CampfireHer Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma (Live from ATX)In the 45 years since Norman Lear faced off with standards & practices over Maude's “dilemma” (a first for the small screen), creatives have been fighting to de-stigmatize the female body and by extension, the right to choose by including birth control and abortion as more than just a "special episode." Primetime and Cable have seen major characters faced with a decision about sex and pregnancy, unplanned motherhood, and even onscreen abortions. While the topic remains a cultural, social and political pressure point, women are slowly seeing their experiences reflected back with urgency and empathy. Listen in as the creatives behind thes...
2018-08-161h 07The TV CampfireWhy Does TV Matter? (Live from ATX)We often ask ourselves, would Friends or Seinfeld, shows that follow 4-6 white, heterosexual characters, be made in 2018? Every year executives strive to expand representation both in front of and behind the camera in order to include a wider range of races, religions, sexualities, and cultures, but there is always more progress to be made. Listen in as these key decision makers discuss why these changes are essential, what strides their companies are making to be more inclusive of all types of people, and how they believe this evolving television landscape is impacting society.Episode Guests: Sarah A...
2018-08-091h 00The TV CampfireOn Duty (Live from ATX)This past and current season of TV has seen multiple series capture what life is like while serving in the military. The creators/showrunners of these series work closely with military consultants, including hiring veterans on their crews and writing staffs, to ensure accuracy. Listen in as these writers and consultants discuss their working partnerships, the objectives they are trying to portray in representing active military life, military culture, and the challenges they face when recreating service and reintegration storylines for mainstream audiences.Episode Guests: Mikko Alanne (The Long Road Home), Graham Yost (The Pacific), Anna Fricke (Va...
2018-07-311h 01The TV CampfireS'More from ATX: THE AFFAIR with Sarah Treem, Maura Tierney, and Jessica RhoadesATX Correspondent Emily Moss Wilson sits down with The Affair creator Sarah Treem, producer Jessica Rhoades, and lead actress Maura Tierney in this exclusive bonus ep, recorded live in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! Listen in for an insider look at the show's origin, and what lies ahead for your favorites in Season 4.To hear the full Q&A from our ATX Season 7 screening, head over to Variety's TV podcast, Remote Controlled (hosted by moderator Debra Birnbaum)!Tune in Sundays at 9/8c on Showtime for new episodes of The Affair, or catch up on...
2018-07-2716 minThe TV CampfireShow Me All Your Flaws (Live from ATX) + S'More with Christopher C. Rogers & Scoot McNairyFlawed characters can often blur the line between endearing and infuriating. How many times have you wanted to yell at your TV about a choice one of your favorite characters is currently (or continuously) making? Or cheered when they overcame personal battle? This discussion dives into the delicate balance of creating and portraying character imperfections that are realistic while also leading the audience to a better understanding of a character’s motivations and actions, whether they be right, wrong, or somewhere on the large spectrum in between.Episode Guests: Liz Tigelaar (Life Unexpected), Christopher C. Rogers (Halt and...
2018-07-261h 17The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerNash Bridges Writers Room Reunion (ATX Television Festival 2018)Nash Bridges Writers Room Reunion from the ATX Television Festival. Carlton Cuse (Writer/EP); Shawn Ryan (Writer/Co-Producer); Glen Mazzara (Writer); Jed Seidel (Writer/Supervising Producer); Pam Veasey (Writer). Moderated by Ben Blacker.Recorded June 9, 2018 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY PUBLIC DOMAIN THEATER, HOSTED BY KELLY NUGENT & LINDSAY KATAI, ON THE FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/public-domain-theater/SEE PUBLIC DOMAIN THEATER LIVE IN LA THIS FRIDAY 7/27 8PM AT THE LYRIC HYPERION W/ SPECIAL GUESTS MARY...
2018-07-241h 03The TV CampfireFelicity: 20 Year Reunion presented with Entertainment Weekly and Hulu (Live from ATX)Dear Sally: Can you believe it’s been 20 years? ATX, Entertainment Weekly, and Hulu present a special reunion celebrating 20 years since the premiere of the college-angst classic Felicity, from creators JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves. Listen in as cast and creatives revisit the series that launched a generation of college grads, from the hair, to the loft, to the 4 season love triangle, and even some time travel. Moderated by super fan Lennon Parham (Playing House), we look back at your favorite moments, and uncover what it felt like from inside the iconic series.Episode Guests: Lawrence Trilling, Ker...
2018-07-241h 15The TV CampfireA Conversation with Ray Liotta (Live from ATX)He may be best known as one of Scorsese’s Goodfellas, but Ray Liotta’s small screen career looms just as large as his big screen personas. From soap operas, to the The Simpsons, to an Emmy-winning stint on ER, Liotta’s ability to transition from guest star to leading man has made him one of television’s most versatile performers -- and earned him a lifetime’s worth of stories & industry experience in the process. Get to know the man behind Shades of Blue’s Lieutenant Wozniak in this retrospective conversation with one of the medium’s most enigmatic acto...
2018-07-191h 06The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerRobert and Michelle King (ATX Television Festival 2018)Ben talks to Robert and Michelle King, co-creators of "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."Recorded June 9, 2018 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanelTHE WRITER'S PANEL IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF THE FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK AND THE ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-writers-panelhttp://atxfestival.com
2018-07-171h 03The TV CampfireA Conversation with Robert & Michelle King (Live from ATX)From the opening moments of CBS’ prestige courtroom procedural The Good Wife, it was clear that Robert & Michelle King had arrived on network TV ready to jolt viewers awake with razor-sharp dissections of political, judicial, and media institutions. For seven 22-episode seasons, the series’ acclaimed writing, production, and performances pushed the boundaries of broadcast expectations, and their next endeavor -- sing-songy, aliens-invade-Capitol-Hill dramedy Braindead — only further cemented the Kings as one of TV’s most inventive and prescient writing duos (giving new extraterrestrial life to ‘80s earworm ‘You Might Think’ in the process). Now, at the conclusion of Season 2 of the CBS All...
2018-07-171h 00The TV CampfireS'More from ATX: Phil RosenthalIt’s our first MINI-EPISODE with bonus content live from Podcast HQ in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! Mix 94.7's Sara Osburn met up with Somebody Feed Phil's resident foodie & host Phil Rosenthal for a short & sweet chat about where to eat in Austin, what he's watching, and the communal spirit at the heart of his food/travel philosophy.To hear the FULL Somebody Feed Phil Q&A from ATX, check out IndieWire’s Turn It On podcast with moderator Michael Schneider -- and don't forget to watch seasons 1 & 2 of Somebody Feel Phil, available now on Netf...
2018-07-1315 minThe TV CampfireEmerging Studios (Live from ATX)With Peak TV infinitely expanding the options for networks and platforms, the ""backend"" of television is shifting more than ever towards the importance of ""content ownership."" Historically, there have been major independent studios (Sony, Warner Brothers), and network-based studios (20th Century Fox, ABC Studios), but now there are emerging studios acting as a hybrid between traditional studio and production company, wearing many different hats in creating content that ends up on traditional broadcast, cable, and platforms. Listen to both sides as these executives discuss the current state of how TV is ending up on your screens, and where it...
2018-07-121h 00The TV CampfireInside the Writers Room: Power Dynamics (Live from ATX)The writer’s room is known for being a sacred space that strives for creative freedom, protecting those inside its walls with a sense of safety and respect. Yet, it is also a place where different levels of superiority can make this type of vulnerability difficult to navigate. Listen in for a glimpse into the power dynamics that take place within the walls of a TV writers room, the struggles that come with them, and the ways they are changing in the current climate.Episode Guests: Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere), Christopher C. Rogers (Halt & Catch Fire), Sha...
2018-07-1057 minThe TV CampfireThe Americans: The End (Live from ATX)From the moment we first met Philip and Elizabeth Jennings six years ago, we have gone through countless twists and turns, numerous marriage ups and downs, a few tortures (remember that scene with Claudia? “Show them your face!”), and more wigs than we can count. Now that the final mission has come and gone, The Americans' cast and creators come together one last time to debrief on how the groundbreaking series came to a close, how this series has impacted their lives along with audiences around the world, and what they believe happens next to the Jennings' family and frie...
2018-07-051h 04The TV CampfireIt's a Power Play (Live from ATX)This Moment in entertainment has brought to light an undeniable abundance of wrongs. From sexual harassment to misogyny, sexism and racism to lack of inclusion, it is all wrapped up in a single word: Power. The TV industry has been host to a litany of these issues, showcasing what happens when power is imbalanced, and the repercussions that follow when it goes unchecked. So who has the Power? How are they keeping and using it? Are things getting easier (and safer) for those historically at risk when they speak out? Most importantly, where do we go from here? Join...
2018-07-031h 02The TV CampfireNash Bridges Writers Room (Live from ATX)CBS’ 1996 procedural dramedy Nash Bridges, starring Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as San Francisco’s finest (and often dysfunctional) buddy-cop detectives, was not only a ratings and critical success -- but also boasted a powerhouse room of writers that would go on to create, write, and show-run some of TV’s most influential series. Listen in on this conversation with prolific creator Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel, Jack Ryan) and the writers that went on to create and/or run The Shield, Timeless, The Walking Dead, CSI:NY, Hell on Wheels, and Damien (to name a few) for a look b...
2018-06-281h 02The TV CampfireBreaking Bad: Saul's Origin Story (Live from ATX)Great television comes from great characters, and as proven by both Breaking Bad‘s Walter White and Better Call Saul‘s Saul Goodman (aka Slippin’ Jimmy), Vince Gilligan is nothing short of a genius when it comes to creating the unlikely hero. Coupled with an acute sense of tone and timing, it’s no wonder that the rise and demise of these characters lend themselves to some of television’s greatest success. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Breaking Bad and the highly anticipated season four premiere of Better Call Saul, ATX and Entertainment Weekly revisit the origins of fan fav...
2018-06-2645 minThe Writers Panel with Ben BlackerAmerican Vandal from ATX 2018Last fall, in the midst of pop culture’s ongoing obsession with all things “true crime,” Netflix’s American Vandal arrived just in time to set social media ablaze with one tantalizing question: Who drew the dicks? Like amateur documentarians Peter and Sam, viewers found themselves enamored not only by the show’s central mystery (uncovering the perpetrator of a costly, phallic prank), but the precision with which the series had satirized the genre itself. In this case study, join the creative team behind Vandal for a detailed look at the series from pitch, to development, to bonafide hit, as th...
2018-06-1252 minThe Writers Panel with Ben Blacker"Directors and Showrunners" from ATXAs different directors tackle single episodes or an entire series, a strong relationship between directors and showrunners is crucial to maintaining a cohesive and dynamic vision of the storytelling. Join these showrunner + director pairs, who have worked together across multiple episodes, as they discuss the challenges of collaborating across a season of stories, establishing trust, and what occurs when opinions collide. Panelists: Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields (The Americans); Thomas Schlamme (The Americans); Kevin Falls (Pitch, The West Wing); Paris Barclay (Pitch); Dave Andron (Snowfall) Moderated by Director Kat Candler (Queen Sugar)Recorded...
2018-06-051h 00The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker"A Showrunner Defined" from ATXGreg Garcia (creator, My Name Is Earl), Tracey Wigfield (creator, Great News), Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (The Carmichael Show), Bob Daily (Superior Donuts), and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The Middleman) discuss what the job of showrunner actually entails, swapping stories, asking each other for advice, and giving insight into the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Moderated by Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries).Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 11, 2017.Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.comCONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA:...
2018-05-2959 minThe Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Power(ful) TV” from ATXJennifer Kaytin Robinson (creator, Sweet/Vicious), Gloria Calderon Kellett (creator, One Day at a Time), Justin Simien (creator, Dear White People), and David Hudgins (Friday Night Lights) discuss how their series have surpassed diversity trends and token characters by organically weaving in storylines of race, religion, sexual assault, the foster care system, immigration, health care, and many many more, with the belief that exposing audiences to a variety of people, experiences, and worlds they might never encounter will normalize these unfamiliar issues and defuse them once and for all. Moderated by Maury McIntyre (President, Television Academy).Recorded...
2018-05-221h 02The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“The Revival of the Socially Conscious Sitcom” from ATXBob Daily (Superior Donuts), Justin Simien (creator, Dear White People), Mike Royce and Gloria Calderon Kellett (creators, One Day at a Time), and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (The Carmichael Show) discuss taking their inspiration from Norman Lear and incorporating issues and debates that are meant to challenge and teach. From race to gender, and politics to religion, these sitcom writers achieve bigger conversations about issues that make a difference in your life, while still making you laugh. Moderated by CNN's Sandra Gonzalez. Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 10, 2017.CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL...
2018-05-161h 06The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker"Presidents of TV" from ATXCraig Erwich (Hulu), Jennifer Salke (NBC), Casey Bloys (HBO), Nick Grad (FX), and Gary Levine (Showtime) discuss how their networks forge individual paths in a time of "Peak TV," their decisions behind which and how many series to order, balancing their brands while growing their audiences, and more. Moderated by Debra Birnbaum (Variety). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com.
2018-04-241h 00The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Too Close To Home” from ATXJavier Grillo-Marxuach (creator, The Middleman), Robia Rashid (creator, Atypical), Liz Tigelaar (creator, Life Unexpected), and David Hudgins (Parenthood) discuss storylines they’ve created or by happenstance been assigned to that have mirrored parts of their own lives, how they walked the line between truth and fiction, and how they personally tackled subjects that might be a little too close to home. Moderated by Natalie Abrams (Entertainment Weekly). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
2018-04-171h 02The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerGerry Duggan + “Family Drama” from ATXCatching up with comics writer Gerry Duggan (Deadpool), whose new Image title Analog comes out April 4. Check it out! From ATX: Michael Rauch (creator, Royal Pains), Mitchell Burgess & Robin Green (creators, Blue Bloods), David Hudgins (Friday Night Lights), Paul Garnes (Queen Sugar), and Anna Fricke (Everwood) discuss the process of shaping familial relationships on TV, how they are inherently complicated, and why they believe week after week (or all at once) audiences invest in the struggles, successes, and tragedies of these fictional families. Moderated by Sarah Rodman (LA Times). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now...
2018-03-131h 16The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Network's Identity” from ATXAs the TV landscape changes, each network grapples to find its own place on the spectrum. Kathleen McCaffrey (HBO), Grant Gish (Marvel), and Karey Burke (Freeform) discuss their respective programming ethos’ and how their competition’s successes and failures inform the direction they lead their networks. Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 10, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
2018-02-271h 00The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“TV Under Trump” from ATXJavier Grillo-Marxuach (creator, The Middleman), Michael Rauch (creator, Royal Pains), Julie Plec (creator, The Vampire Diaries), Beau Willimon (creator, House of Cards), Liz Tigelaar (Casual), and Paul Garnes (Queen Sugar) discuss approaching their art as both an outlet and a tool, how (or if) they plan to write for fans that might not agree with them, and where the responsibility of an artist lies in a divided world. Moderated by Michael Schneider (IndieWire). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
2018-02-061h 08The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Watercooler Meets Murderboard” from ATXFrom Reddit threads and think pieces to live-tweeting and podcasts, the TV Theory business is booming. Yet, for a series with an ongoing mystery and unanswered questions, it can feel like the fandom is more interested solving a show than experiencing it. Michael Rauch (creator, Royal Pains), Monica Owusu-Breen (Alias), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost), Noreen O'Toole (associate producer, Westworld), and Eric Goldman (Marvel, IGN) discuss how hyper-analysis does (and doesn’t) affect the creative process, balancing the art of misdirection vs. deception, and what it means to cede your story to an audience in 2017. Moderated by Natalie Abrams (Entertainment Weekly). Recorded at...
2017-09-1956 minThe Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Prepackaged” from ATXTV executives Kathleen McCaffrey (HBO), Grant Gish (Marvel), Carolyn Newman (eOne), Alex Maggioni (Amblin), Ali Krug (Annapurna Television), Peter Gal (Dreamworks Animation Television), and Simran Sethi (Freeform) discuss the pros & cons of finding and purchasing pre-existing properties across all formats, employing appropriate talent to adapt, packaging with cast and directors, selling to networks, and more. Moderated by Dan Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
2017-09-1259 minThe Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Life After TV High School” from ATX.Just in time to go back to school, writers Julie Plec (Dawson's Creek; The Vampire Diaries), Amanda Lasher (Sweet/Vicious; Gossip Girl) and YA author turned YA TV producer Rebecca Serle (Famous in Love) discuss the “New Adult” genre, why it has taken the place of YA, and the fun and challenges of post-high school teen characters. Moderated by Jarett Wieselman (BuzzFeed). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 11, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerAlias writers reunion from ATXKen Olin, Sarah Caplan, Andre Nemec, Josh Appelbaum, and Monica Owusu-Breen reunite to reflect on the show’s long-term impact, the challenges of maintaining their elaborate concept across 105 episodes, and to share their favorite moments in the life of Sydney Bristow. Moderated by Sara Vilkomerson (Entertainment Weekly). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 10, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
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The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Friendships on TV” panel from ATXMara Brock Akil (creator, Being Mary Jane), Kevin Falls (creator, Franklin & Bash), Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (creator, Sweet/Vicious), and Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham (creators/stars, Playing House) discuss writing TV friendships. Moderated by Jarett Wieselman (BuzzFeed). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 9, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
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The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“First gigs” from ATXGraham Yost (creator, Justified) and Dave Andron (Justified) and Julie Plec (creator, The Originals) and Carina MacKenzie (The Originals) in conversation about taking chances and catching breaks, exploring the relationship from both sides of that first gig. Moderated by Sara Osburn (Mix 94.7). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 8, 2017. Get your badge now for ATX's seventh season, June 7-10, 2018, at http://atxfestival.com/
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerThe OC Writers Room reunion from ATXWith creator Josh Schwartz (creator, Gossip Girl, Chuck, and more), Stephanie Savage (creator, Gossip Girl, The Astronaut Wives Club), Leila Gerstein (creator, Hart of Dixie), and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. Moderated by Alan Sepinwall (HitFix). Recorded June 12, 2016 at ATX Television Festival on June 12, 2016. Plus: Blind Casting panel featuring casting director Jennifer Euston (Orange Is the New Black; GLOW), casting director Tracy Lilienfield (Superior Donuts; Grace & Frankie), Justin Spitzer (creator, Life in Pieces), Brian Michael Bendis (creator, Powers, Jessica Jones), Brad DeLima (VP casting, NBCUniversal). Recorded June 10, 2016 at ATX Television Festival on June 12, 2016. Get your badge now for ATX's sixth season...
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerFantasy TV from ATXJohn Wirth (V; Falling Skies), Krista Vernoff (Charmed; Wonderfalls), and Joanna Klein (SVP Scripted Development, The CW) discuss fantasy TV from building the look of a new world and the characters that inhabit it to placing supernatural characters into our everyday lives. Moderated by Emily Moss Wilson. PLUS: The Ugly Betty reunion with creator Silvio Horta and cast members America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Eric Mabius, Michael Urie, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Mark Indelicato, Rebecca Romijn, Ashley Jensen, and Judith Light. Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 12, 2016. Get your badge now for ATX's sixth season, June 8-11 2017, at http://atxfestival...
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerCrisis of Faith panel from ATXComedies and dramas alike are finding the humanity and nuance in faith-based storylines, whether it’s reconciling concepts of self and sexuality in religion or questioning a long-standing ideology. How does a series navigate what role a character’s faith will play in his or her story or the show as a whole? Jessica Goldberg (The Path), Brenda Lilly & Hollis Rich (State of Grace), Glen Mazzara (Damien), Jack Amiel (The Knick), and Tom Fontana (Oz) discuss navigating questions of God and church within their series and the role of religion in an ever-expanding landscape of content. Moderated by Sandra Gonzalez (Mash...
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerEscapist Comedy from ATXTake a break from reality with a double header from ATX, a Television Festival. First, Jennie Snyder Urman (creator, Jane the Virgin), Kevin Biegel (creator, Enlisted and Cougartown), Justin Adler (creator, Life in Pieces), and Dana Tuinier (VP Original Programming, TVLand) talk about why a kinder approach to storytelling may be exactly what viewers want and need. Moderated by Dan Fienberg (THR). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 12, 2016. Get your badge now for ATX's sixth season, June 8-11 2017, at http://atxfestival.com/
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The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerCan We Get Back to Politics? from ATXThe American political system often lends itself to some of TV’s bleakest and most inspiring moments. In this conversation, Kevin Falls (The West Wing), Rosemary Rodriguez (The Good Wife), and Bryan Seabury (SVP Drama Development, CBS) examine working with an existing framework of D.C., what happens when fictional politics meet real-world expectations. and why the subject lends itself to rich storytelling and keeps an audience tuning in. Moderated by Henry Goldblatt (EW). Recorded at ATX Television Festival on June 11, 2016. Get your badge now for ATX's sixth season, June 8-11 2017, at http://atxfestival.com/
2017-01-211h 00
The Writers Panel with Ben BlackerBONUS EPISODE from ATX Television FestivalFollowing an advance screening of the Complications premiere, creator Matt Nix (Burn Notice), writer/producer Michael Horowitz, and stars Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girl), Beth Riesgraf (Leverage) discuss the show with Mark Peikert of Backstage Magazine. Recorded at ATX opening night, June 4, 2015.Complications premieres on USA tonight, June 18!PLUS: The original ATX theme song by @BenBlacker & @ToddCooper!
2015-06-1835 min
The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker"TV Fantasy Goes Mainstream" (ATX Television Festival 2012)“TV Fantasy Goes Mainstream” panel from the ATX Television Festival. Jeff Davis (creator, Teen Wolf and Criminal Minds); Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time; Husbands; BSG; Buffy); Richard Hatem (creator, Miracles; Grimm); Jose Molina (Firefly; Terra Nova; Vampire Diaries); Ben Edlund (creator, The Tick; Firefly; Supernatural). Recorded June 2, 2012.Recorded June 2, 2012 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL:https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanelTHE WRITER'S PANEL IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF THE FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK AND...
2012-08-0950 min
The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Women on TV” (ATX Television Festival 2012)“Women on TV” panel from the ATX Television Festival. Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Husbands, BSG, Buffy); Liz Tigelaar (Nashville; Revenge; creator, Life Unexpected); Erica Messer (showrunner, Criminal Minds). Moderated by Meg Masters of TVLine.Recorded June 2, 2012 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL:https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanelTHE WRITER'S PANEL IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF THE FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK AND THE ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the...
2012-08-0251 min
The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker“Creators” (ATX Television Festival 2012)“Creators” panel from the ATX Television Festival. Noah Hawley (creator, the Unusuals); Kyle Killen (creator, Awake and Lone Star); Kevin Biegel (co-creator, Cougar Town); Mark Schwahn (creator, One Tree Hill); Liz Tigelaar (creator, Life Unexpected). Moderated by Jordan Levin (former CEO, the WB; co-founder, Generate; Alloy Ent.). Recorded June 2, 2012 at the ATX Television Festival, Austin TX.CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL:https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanelTHE WRITER'S PANEL IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF THE FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK AND THE...
2012-07-1957 min