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The Jinkies and Jeepers PodcastEp 7: Terror at the TowerEpisode 7: “Terror at the Tower”A boutique hotel that promised guests an “immersive horror experience” turned into a real crime scene when visitors vanished and a housekeeper was found dead. Behind the theatrics—armor, fog machines, actors in masks—was a calculated effort to clear the land for redevelopment. Fear became the eviction notice. This case isn’t about ghosts or performance art. It’s about how terror was staged to profit from silence.* Were you ever forced to sign an NDA? What was it for? We’d love to hear all about it in the comments secti...
2025-10-2711 min
2024-05-0728 min
80's Glam Metalcast80’s Glam Metalcast - Ep 171 - Top 10 Heavy Glam/Hair Metal TracksIn this one, it’s no more ballads! We do our top 10 Heavy Hair and Glam Metal Tracks. I’m joined by new pal Chad Gervich. Chad was a producer on the “I Wanna Rock” documentary on Paramount Plus.
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2023-10-0445 min
Appetite for DistortionSkid Row's Snake Sabo talks Mental Health | Ep. 417"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is Skid Row guitarist, Dave "Snake" Sabo, who joins along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We take a deeper dive into Snake's story, revealing a crucial conversation about mental health.
More info:
https://www.skidrow.com/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion
2023-08-291h 01
Appetite for DistortionSkid Row's Snake Sabo talks Mental Health | Ep. 417"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is Skid Row guitarist, Dave "Snake" Sabo, who joins along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We take a deeper dive into Snake's story, revealing a crucial conversation about mental health.More info: https://www.skidrow.com/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion
2023-08-291h 01Appetite for DistortionJanet Gardner, formerly of Vixen | Ep. 412"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is former lead singer of Vixen, Janet Gardner, who joins us along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We talk behind-the-scenes of the film, Janet's new music, dentistry, Guns N' Roses and more!
More info:
https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/i-wanna-rock-the-80s-metal-dream/about/
https://www.janetgardnermusic.com/
2023-08-111h 02Appetite for DistortionJanet Gardner, formerly of Vixen | Ep. 412"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is former lead singer of Vixen, Janet Gardner, who joins us along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We talk behind-the-scenes of the film, Janet's new music, dentistry, Guns N' Roses and more!More info: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/i-wanna-rock-the-80s-metal-dream/about/ https://www.janetgardnermusic.com/
2023-08-111h 02
Job Search Strategies with Tiffany FranklinEpisode 16 - Chatting with Hollywood: How to Launch a Career in Entertainment & Media with Rich Hull & Chad GervichHave you ever dreamed of a career in Hollywood, whether that's as a producer, director, writer, agent, actor, or content creator? This is the episode for you!Topics covered include:How to land a job in Hollywood | Skills that help you succeed in the entertainment industry | The question asked in every interview in Hollywood | How to network when it doesn’t come naturally and mistakes to avoid | Figuring out your point of view and how to take criticism | The importance of reinventing yourself to stay relevant | The Future of Str...
2021-08-051h 20
TV Writer Podcast - Audio021 – Producer/Author/Playwright Chad Gervich (mp3)
Do you want to write comedy? Reality? Scripted? Work in development? Write a pilot? Web series? Or maybe work as an executive? This week we have a massive 82 minute podcast with Chad Gervich… and he’s done it all!
Chad Gervich is a television producer, bestselling author, and award- winning playwright who currently has a comedy development deal with 20th Century Fox, and is a writer-producer for After Lately, E!’s hit half-hour comedy starring Chelsea Handler.
As a writer and producer, Chad created Style Network’s hit comedy/reality show, Foody Call, before g...
2020-03-081h 21
TV Writer Podcast - Video021 – Producer/Author/Playwright Chad Gervich (VIDEO)
Do you want to write comedy? Reality? Scripted? Work in development? Write a pilot? Web series? Or maybe work as an executive? This week we have a massive 82 minute podcast with Chad Gervich… and he’s done it all!
Chad Gervich is a television producer, bestselling author, and award- winning playwright who currently has a comedy development deal with 20th Century Fox, and is a writer-producer for After Lately, E!’s hit half-hour comedy starring Chelsea Handler.
As a writer and producer, Chad created Style Network’s hit comedy/reality show, Foody Call, before g...
2020-03-061h 21
Paper TeamTV Business Resources We Use (PT146)Alex and Nick share the many TV business resources they use for networking, meetings, contact management, writing news, and everything to navigate the television industry.
We go over our personal recommendations we've used over the years, and why they matter to us.
Content
1 - Books (00:42)
2 - Apps/Software (11:34)
3 - Hardware/Tools (28:57)
4 - Websites (35:39)
5 - Podcasts (55:23)
Links
"Small Screen, Big Picture" - Chad Gervich
"How to Manage Your Agent" - Gervich Chad
"Hollywood Game Plan" - Carole Kirschner
"This Business of Television" - Howard J. Blumenthal
"Producing Animation" - Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi
"The One-Hour Drama: Producing Episodic Television"...
2019-08-0500 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room246 - LUKE PERRY AND MANAGING YOUR REPSThis week Hilliard, Lisa, Chris, and Lynelle talk about the passing of TV Icon, Luke Perry and go deep into how to handle your own representation: from the importance of having managers and agents to how to choose the person that is right for you. Chad Gervich's book on managing your representation Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-246 If you are enjoying this labor of love, please consider supporting the Rant Room's Patreon with a donation - we spend innumerable hours and tremendous resources on it each week, and every li...
2019-03-181h 40Paper TeamTV Writer Representation 201: Making the Most of Your Agent/Manager (PT108)Alex and Nick dig into how you can effectively navigate the relationship with your agent or manager to best help your career as a TV writer.
What are the differences between a manager and an agent relationship with their writers? Why is communication the most important part of that relationship? What are ways of proactively helping your reps? How should you choose the right agent or manager for you? What are some common issues between clients and their reps?
The Paper Team keeps you in the loop...
SHOWNOTES
Content
The manager and agent relationship (00:38)
How to communicate with your agent...
2018-10-1500 minPaper TeamCreating and Running a Children’s TV Show ft. Mike Alber (Kirby Buckets) (PT96)Alex and Nick invite Mike Alber, co-creator of Disney XD's Kirby Buckets, to discuss everything about running a kids show, from producing a pilot and staffing a writers' room, to generating new material and staying creative.
What is the process of selling a show? What is the journey of getting a pilot produced? How is a writing staff assembled? How do you transition from writer to showrunner? How is a kids television show made? What was it like working on Death Valley and Supah Ninjas? What was the experience of getting a freelance script on The Flash?
The Paper Team...
2018-07-0900 minPaper TeamTV Writer Representation 101 (PT31)Alex and Nick discuss the basics of getting an agent or manager representation as a television writer (also known as "TV Lit" representation).
What are the main differences between agents, managers and entertainment lawyers? What will they do for you, and what will you be able to do for them? When are you ready to be represented? Should you get an agent or manager first?
The Paper Team makes some calls...
SHOWNOTES
Content
1 - What is representation for TV writers? (0:35)
2 - The artist/rep relationship (2:00)
3 - Should you get a rep? (11:06)
4 - FAQs and common myths (21:38)
Takeaways and Resources (26:32)
Links
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2017-02-1300 minPaper TeamWeb Series and TV Writing ft. Sam Miller (Single by 30/Mom) (PT27)Alex and Nick welcome Sam Miller, writer on YouTube's Single by 30 and CBS' Mom, to discuss his own process for creating a web series (L.A. Beer), the state of the format, his TV writing work, and being involved in JHRTS and the WGA.
How do you make and market your own independent web series? What are the differences between television writing and writing for a YouTube web series? What are the benefits of being involved in JHRTS and the Writers Guild of America?
The Paper Team skips the ad and goes straight to the content...
SHOWNOTES
Content
1 - Beginnings...
2017-01-1600 minPaper TeamShould You Pay for TV Writing Education? (PT19)Alex and Nick discuss the value of paying for screenwriting education.
From graduate school to extension classes and books, we take a look at whether or not they're worth your time or money to learn about TV writing.
What is the point of film school for television? Which extra classes are worth paying for? What are some of the best books on the subject?
The Paper Team opens their textbook...
SHOWNOTES
Content
1 - A special e-mail and our own TV writing education (0:32)
2 - Is film school worth it for TV? (10:08)
3 - TV writing extension classes and books (14:53)
Takeaways & Resources (25:03)
Links
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2016-10-3100 minPaper TeamMoving to Los Angeles (and Things We Wish We Knew) (PT01)NEW: Get the episode cheat sheet on our Patreon!
In the inaugural episode of Paper Team, Alex and Nick discuss the very first step to becoming a TV writer: moving to Los Angeles.
This is not only about knowing why you need to be here, by also why you want to be here. Why did we both literally cross oceans and continents to live in LA? What can you do to prepare your nascent TV writing career before you step on a plane? And why do you need to know the town (and get a car)?
Let's dig in...
SHOWNOTES
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2016-08-0100 min
On The Page333. Managing The Agent RelationshipChad Gervich, Author of How To Manage Your Agent, talks candidly about getting and keeping an agent.
2014-01-2552 minOn The Page333. Managing The Agent RelationshipChad Gervich, Author of How To Manage Your Agent, talks candidly about getting and keeping an agent.
2014-01-2552 min
Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and BiagioHow to Get a Hollywood AgentIn this super sized episode, our guest Chad Gervich (author, executive producer, TV writer and reality producer) tells you how to get a Hollywood agent — and so much more. This Episode – How to Get a Hollywood Agent Admit it, you want to know how to get a Hollywood agent. So did we. Today ... Read more
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2014-01-2140 min
Story WorthyCollege Pranks with Writer Chad GervichWriter Chad Gervich (Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writers Guide to the TV Business) and his college buddies loved to prank each other. Then it all went wrong, and they had to bury a body in the Tennessee woods. Ha, ha! Kidding! They just dumped it and left. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, an...
2013-12-301h 00Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and BiagioTurn a Book Into a TV Show Part 2 – And Then SomeChad Gervich (author, executive producer, TV writer and reality producer) is back for part 2 of how to turn a book into a TV show. Plus — for the first time EVER in public, we share how we accidentally fooled a former NBC president into giving us a career. This Episode Our very first guest, ... Read more
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2013-12-2427 minProducing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and BiagioHow to Turn a Book – Or Any Property – Into a TV Show with Chad GervichIn what may be our most fun and useful episode yet, our guest Chad Gervich (author, executive producer, TV writer and reality producer) shares invaluable tips, explaining how to turn a book into a TV show. This advice will work for any attaching any property, from business to podcast. Most importantly, you don’t have to ... Read more
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2013-12-1022 min
The Self Help Comedy Hour with ED CRASNICKThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #19 Christine Blackburn, Chad Gervich, Allie GoertzThe Self Help Comedy Hour with Ed Crasnick #19
Guests: Christine Blackburn, Chad Gervich, Allie Goertz
Some very good storytellers on this show, and terrific original music.
Christine Blackburn is an actress and the host of the Story Worthy Podcast on The Sideshow Network. Has also lived an amazing life, as a stewardess and in the peace corps in Tonga while at the same time overcoming cancer. Chad Gervich is a TV writer and producer, also an accomplished author with books about TV writing and a recent book called Psych's Guide To Crime Fighting F...
2013-08-151h 31