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The Author’s Lounge with O'Cyrus#31 - Hollywood Screenwriter/Actor/Author, CHAD SANDERS on the entertainment/publishing industry and more!Chad Sanders has worked with people such as Spike Lee, Morgan Freeman, Julie Bowen, Will Packer, & Issa Rae just to name a few. He's written for the following networks: HBO, ABC, & BET. Chad is also a traditionally published author under Simon & Schuster having written BLACK MAGIC & HOW TO SELL OUT. Prior to being in the entertainment industry he worked for Google. Additionally, Chad is a Producer, Podcast Host, and much more! Want to learn more about Chad Sanders? Please click on the following link(s) below:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chadsand/Yo...2025-05-291h 00
SURROUNDED BY IDIOTSHow to Succeed as a Black Writer: Chad Sanders' Journey | Surrounded By Idiots #087Dive into the dynamic world of Hollywood with "The Hidden Cost of Selling Out in Hollywood" as MAESTRO and acclaimed writer Chad Sanders unravel the complexities of the industry. In this engaging conversation, Chad Sanders, known for his work in the New York Times and hit shows like HBO's "Rap Sh!t" and "Grown-ish," shares his journey navigating the hurdles of being a Black writer. Discover the inspiration behind his latest book, "How to Sell Out: The (Hidden) Cost of Being a Black Writer," and his insights on taking control of your career.
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Nothing But AnarchyEps #100 Season 1 Finale! A Journey Through Anarchy, J. Cole's Apology to Kendrick Lamar, Zendaya, and People's Perception of YouAs we hit the monumental 100th episode of 'Nothing but Anarchy', Chad reflects on the journey that brought us here. He also dives into J. Cole's apology and what that means for his career along with Zendaya's Vogue interview and wanting people to see you how you see yourself. Thank you to everyone who has been with us for season 1, stay tuned for more!Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more a...2024-04-1045 minNothing But AnarchyEps #99 The Future of Anarchy, Authenticity in Media, Tyler the Creator & AI in Art, and Emmanuel Acho's Comments on Angel ReeseTune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-04-0549 minNothing But AnarchyEps #98 The Review Episode: Jerrod Carmichael's Reality TV Show + Authenticity in Content Creation, March Madness LSU v IOWA game, and Beyonce's Cowboy CarterDiscover the raw edges where culture and competition collide, as I, Chad Sanders, guide you through an analysis of Jerrod Carmichael's entry into reality TV, the game recap of LSU v IOWA, and Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-04-0359 minNothing But AnarchyEps #97 Dissecting Media Mayhem, Being Back in Creative Spaces, Draymond Green & Steph Curry, and March Madness & Caitlin ClarkOn this episode Chad delves into finding topics for the show, creative spaces, seeing people you have tension with, Draymond Green making Steph Curry cry, and March Madness standout Caitlin Clark.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-03-291h 03Nothing But AnarchyEps #96 Navigating Life's Challenges, Hip-Hop Lifestyles, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Amanda Seales & Black Hollywood, JLo v the Trolls, and the Theory of an IdeaJoin us as we pull back the curtain on the unglamorous truths of career-building and life management. Then, we delve into the cultural waves made by Future and Metro Boomin's latest work and the drama between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J Cole. Chad the addresses Amanda Seales' comments about Black Hollywood and the theory of an idea.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad...2024-03-2751 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #95 Mr. Beast & Hard Pivoting in Your Career, LeBron James & JJ Redick Podcast, Lamar Odom & Caitlyn Jenner Podcast, Sydney Sweeney and Career StrategiesOn this episode, Chad's man cold returns but he pushes through to reflect on Mr. Beast's career and advice, a candid take on the upcoming celebrity podcasts, and a discussion on Sydney Sweeney, Snoop Dogg, and career strategies.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-03-2057 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #94 Ye's #1 Billboard Song, Black Twitter Documentary Debate, and the TikTok Ban's Threat to CreatorsOn this outdoor episode, Chad talks about Ye and his new #1 song, Black Twitter and the upcoming documentary, and the TikTok ban.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-03-1535 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #93 Dissecting "Poor Things" & Feminist Cinema Made By a Man, Kate Middleton & Trusting the Internet, and Liking Yourself Before You Self PromoteIn this episode, Chad recaps his thoughts on the Oscar nominated "Poor Things" and his feelings on it being a powerful feminist movie that was directed by a man, then he talks about how the craze over the edited picture of Kate Middleton and her family is what the future holds for us in the age of AI, and lastly discusses his realizations on how liking yourself is an important feeling to have before you start self promoting.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram...2024-03-1353 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #92 Birthday Reflections, Judgements on Self-Promotion, Inputs vs Outputs, John Mulaney, and MemoirsIn this episode Chad delves into his birthday revelations, self promotion and the judgement that can come with it, the importance of understanding inputs, and John Mulaney's ex wife, Anna Marie Tendler's, upcoming memoir.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-03-0852 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #91 The Urgency of Experimenting with AI, Tiktok Sensation Reesa Teesa, Social Media, Kevin Durant and Embracing Failure Without ExcusesAs rain patters against the ground in Prospect Park, we record our first episode of Nothing But Anarchy outside. Keep an ear out for the birds chirping as Chad delves into the urgency to experiment with AI, The Breakfast Club and Reesa Teesa, Kevin Durant and embracing failure without excuses.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-03-0630 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #90 Confessing to Cheating is Selfish or Selfless?, Terry Crews, Trying to Embrace AI in Creativity, and Pushing Back Against Being Treated As a MonolithPrompted by Terry Crews' retelling of his experiences with infidelity on Club Shay Shay, we examine the nuances of cheaters laying their cards on the table. Are they seeking redemption, or looking for a way to ease their guilt? On this episode Chad dives into the motivation of cheaters, being a creator in the digital age of AI, and Donald Trump's new sneakers.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and...2024-03-0147 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #89 Invasion of the Therapists, 10 Things to Know Before You Quit Your Job, Life Post-Google, AI & Tyler PerryOn this episode, Chad (as a therapized person) criticizes the involvement of therapists in our personal lives. Then, he recaps the 10 things someone should know before they quit their job and leaning into AI. Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-281h 01Nothing But AnarchyEps #88 Understanding "Queerbaiting", NBA Players' Feelings About All Star Weekend, and Radical Self AcceptanceOn this episode, Chad talks through his understanding of "queerbaiting" and relationship to it based on some Instagram questions. Then, he quickly delves into why the NBA All Star games are not worth watching.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-2155 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #87 Kansas City Parade Tragedy, Super Bowl Ads & Religion, "Mr and Mrs Smith" Review, Donald Glover vs Lil Dicky, and the Intricacies of Social Media Relationship LaunchesOn this episode, Chad talks about the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting, gun control, the religious Super Bowl ads, Donald Glover vs Lil Dicky, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", and hard launching a relationship on social media.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-1657 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #86 Live Show Recap, Valentine's Day Reflections, Cetaphil's Superbowl Commercial & Mixed Race Representation, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift and Being the Third Wheel to an IT CoupleOn this episode, Chad recaps the DC live show, reviews Usher's Superbowl performance, questions the data that may support the representation of mixed race people in advertisements, and reflects on being the third wheel to an IT couple like Jason Kelce is to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-1459 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #84 iHeart Podcast Award Nomination, Jay-Z's Grammy Speech Dissection, Knowing When to Leave the Party, Killer Mike's Arrest, Klay Thompson and the Fascination with DownfallsChad has rebounded from his man cold and delves into Jay Z's Grammy speech, knowing when to leave the party, Killer Mike's arrest, his great hope for Kanye West's next stunt, Klay Thompson and Acceptance. Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-0752 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #83 Chad has a "Man Cold", Joel Embiid & Availability, Issa Rae's TIME Cover, and Marketing IdeasBattling through sniffles and a cough, Chad pushes through his man cold to discuss Black History Month, Joel Embiid and the importance of availability, Issa Rae's new TIME cover story, and then Morgan pitches Chad marketing ideas.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-02-0255 minNothing But AnarchyEps. #82 The Inconsistencies of What We Can Support, Ayo Edebiri's SNL Debut, Dave Chappelle's Response to Katt Williams, Ariana Grande and the Ethics of Homewrecking, and Doc Rivers Replacing Adrian GriffinOn this episode, Chad reveals his struggle with staying up to date about what we are allowed to support and who we are allowed to criticize. Then he discusses the ethics of Homewrecking, the recent firing of Adrian Griffin by the Milwaukee Bucks, and encourages people to chase their creative dreams.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-01-261h 21Nothing But AnarchyEps. #81 HBOMax Cancelled RapSh!t, SNL & Lorne Michaels' Replacement, Beef Between Michael Jordan and Jerry Krause, and American FictionIn this episode Chad opens up about his feelings about RapSh!t being cancelled, SNL humor, Lorne Michaels, American Fiction, and the beef between Michael Jordan and Jerry Krause.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-01-241h 18Nothing But AnarchyEps. #80 Authenticity in the Spotlight, Emmanuel Acho and Integrity of Content Creation, the Value of Shame, the Future of Streaming Sports & Storytelling TipsIn this episode Chad questions the recent tweets by sports analyst and author, Emmanuel Acho about a fake news article, the importance and value of shame, streaming services, and answers questions from his Instagram. Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-01-191h 22Nothing But AnarchyEps. #79 Cheat Codes & Skipping Steps to Success, Insight from NFL QB Coach, Quincy Avery, on Jordan Love & CJ Stroud, and Chad Responds to Reel CommentsOn this episode, Chad delves into cheat codes for success and how social media helps people skip steps to get to where they want to go faster. Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-01-171h 11Nothing But AnarchyEps. #78 Stephen A Smith & Being Innovative, Role Models & Their Actual Impact, Creative Pursuits and the "Nothing But Anarchy" Live Show AnnouncementIn this episode, Chad reflects on his time working in tech and the struggle of these companies to innovate similarly to how Stephen A Smith struggles to innovate. Then, he discusses the concept of role models and where those exist in his life plus announces the details of the "Nothing But Anarchy" live show on February 8th in Washington, DC!Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive...2024-01-121h 18Nothing But AnarchyEps. #77 Reflecting on Draymond Green's Apology Video and Media Narratives, the Desire of Millennials to Keep Award Shows, ESPN & Pat McAfee, & Why People Find Gen Z AnnoyingIn this episode, we're not just talking basketball; we're pulling at threads that lead to broader societal narratives. The media's spin on apologies, the delicate dance with PR, and how the professional standards of sports reflect on our day-to-day lives – it's all under the microscope. Chad also delves into how award shows are losing their luster, Pat McAfee's recent claims against ESPN executive, Norby Williamson, the Epstein list, and Millenials vs Gen Z. Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But...2024-01-101h 08Nothing But AnarchyEps. #76 Divergent Paths: Katt Williams vs Kevin Hart, Lakers' Tension, Deciding on a Title, and TikTok MoviesOur latest episode peels back the curtain on the comedy world, offering a front-row seat to the stark differences in artistic paths. Cat Williams' recent "Club Shay Shay" interview sets the stage for a deep dive into the sacrifices and principles that shape a creative's journey, and we contrast that with Kevin Hart's trajectory, sparking revelations about creativity and commercial triumph. Then we discuss the latest news about the tension in the Lakers' lockerroom and Morgan pitches titles for a new project.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube...2024-01-051h 17Nothing But AnarchyEps. #75 Navigating Authenticity vs. Mass Appeal, The Experience of Watching Dave Chappelle's Comedy Special, and the Evolution of Masculinity in TechEver grappled with the tension between staying true to your artistic spirit and the allure of mass appeal? In this episode Chad discusses "selling out", reactions to recent Instagram reels, the experience of watching Dave Chappelle's new comedy special, and the evolution of masculinity in the tech world.Tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @chadsand on Instagram and subscribe to the Nothing But Anarchy Youtube channel for full interviews and more anarchy!Executive Produced by: Chad SandersProduced by: Morgan Williams2024-01-031h 22