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The Writers' Room"The Viters' Room" Halloween Special!GRAAAAAACCCKKHHHH!!! Did we scare you? Good! Tonight, "The Viters' Room" spends one last night in the moonlight for a heart-stopping Halloween special! Cold-Blooded Cole and Bone-Chilling Braydan invite you in as they crack their skulls together conjuring an unsettling afterlife script. Cole once again gets haunted by his fated nemesis: the Ghost of Final Draft. Braydan tells a scary story of a childhood costume gone wrong. And our dastardly word goblins... well, they do what they do best. You're in store for plenty of treats, a few tricks, and all of the "Viters' Room" you can stomach! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
2025-10-311h 18The Writers' Room"Superman Gets Audited" ft. Jerónimo Tamez & Ben LeonardSometimes the smallest heroes (and IRS returns) can pack the biggest punch. 60s Batman spinny graphic your way in to "The Viters' Room," where the guys are joined by special guests Jerónimo and Ben! The four talk shop on upcoming superhero satire "Tiny Mite." We shine a light on last-minute costumes, Silver-Age inspirations, and how far Tiny Mite could run the Marvel/DC gauntlet. Braydan gets startled by a shutterbug stalker. Cole's questions get graded. And our two resident rascals get starstruck meeting a certain celebrity. Just a little!Follow "Tiny Mite": https://w...
2025-10-191h 11The Writers' Room"John M.F. Mayer The Mayor"Stop this train! Because you're already at "The Viters' Room" station! Tonight, the guys serenade you with a beat sheet re-cap before giving a second-act fight sequence a new light. Braydan undergoes heartbreak warfare trying to look picture-perfect. Cole starts thinking "I can't trust myself" when he compares our protagonist to a certain dark knight. And the two *still* can't seem to figure out how to popcorn. Now how many John Mayer song titles did you catch in this description?Tonight's Script - "Ouroboros" | Developed by Cole Janes & Braydan KirklandCast:Braydan KirklandCole Janes
2025-10-121h 21The Writers' Room"POV: Gettin' Butchered"OOOoooOOOooo... yOu'Ve PiCkEd A sPoOoOkY gOoD tImE tO jOiN "The Viters' Room!" Our ghoulish hosts-with-the-most are flashing back to better times as they implement last week's suggested re-writes! Cole admits a secret that shocks... no one. Braydan can't stop saying the wrong thing. And the two start to realize their main character doesn't feel too much like a character (until now!). So come in! ...IF YOU DARE!!!Tonight's Script - ...You'll seeeeee...Cast:Braydan KirklandCole Janes
2025-10-051h 09The Writers' Room"I'VE GOT PAPERS!!!"Boomer a** over here writin' on paper, smh my head. "The Writer's Room" is on the chopping block tonight as Cole and Braydan address the big elephant in the room. Last week, their feature film beat sheet hit a major snafu: is anyone going to buy this emotional build-up? The guys think they might have a solution.. but it won't be pretty. Cole spirals with a major revelation. Braydan shares an embarrassing writing story. And the two lament another baby lost. Will our professional idiots save their script? Or will "The Writers' Room" sign off for good?...
2025-09-281h 11The Writers' Room"Forkin' The Road"988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ARE YOU HYPED?!?! BECAUSE "THE WRITERS' ROOM" IS HYPED!!! Tonight, Cole and Braydan get buck wild writing their feature film beat sheet! Kick-a** action turns into a**-kicked emotions! Braydan is in a closet! Cole nearly gets killed in a hotel room! Shoutout Coco Rico water! The script is nearly derailed! Drop "emotion type sh*t" in the comments and any thoughts! WHOOOOO BABY YEAH!!Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature FilmCast:Braydan KirklandCole Janes
2025-09-211h 17The Writers' Room"Face-To-Face/Off"They're not just swapping faces... they're swapping places! Tonight, "The Writers' Room" gets... a *bit* more cramped when Braydan crashes Cole's set (room)! Our loveable word ghouls can't contain the giggles as they bicker over writing a midpoint escape scene. What's got Braydan feeling so powerful all of a sudden? Why does Cole have a vibrating ball? And will the two find a clever compromise to get explosive results on the page? Join the fun for yourself! Just remember to kiss your friends...Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature FilmCast:John Travolta (Braydan...
2025-09-141h 12The Writers' Room"Fresh Alphabet Poop Here!"Alright, kiddos, it's time to eat up AND learn some new letters! Join "The Writers' Room" as our resident knuckleheads knock on the door of their film's mid-point! The two give each other questionable letter-based nicknames. Braydan has his typical camera troubles. Cole helps solve last week's looming puzzle. The two teach audiences about the nitty-gritty of "directing from the page" and other writing choices. Make sure you're firmly in your high chairs, 'cause here comes the airplane! Tonights Script - Untitled Feature Film Cast: Braydan "B-Word" Kirkland Cole "C-Word" Janes
2025-09-071h 02The Writers' Room"Stone Cole V. Bray Mysterio"DING DING DING! "The Writers' Room" welcomes you back into the ring for another no-holds-barred slugfest! Tonight, the guys help Coyote out of a sticky situation... and find themselves in their own, with huge implications. Portals, bloods, vials: you name it, they fight over it. Cole proposes a swing for the fences, whereas Braydan wants to pull inspiration from home. Will this be a nail in the coffin that is "The Writers' Room?" Perhaps it's written in the stars (wars)... Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Film Cast: Braydan Kirkland Cole Janes
2025-08-311h 07The Writers' Room"Money In The Drawing Blanks"It's another action-packed night in "The Writers' Room!" Not just because the guys are writing an action film. In a fight fit for SummerSlam, Cole and Braydan go head to head like never before. Braydan wants this crucial horror scene to push the characters' limits, while Cole wants to keep things in the back of the mind (literally). Which idea will come out with the briefcase and into the script? Will Cole and Braydan come to a peaceful compromise? And what's a man hiding under a bed have anything to do with this? Find out! Tonight's Script - Untitled...
2025-08-241h 11The Writers' Room"Your Autoplay Hates You"Hey, Suzie! Wake up! You should study for that math test (and not pay attention to some of these epic "Writers' Room" jokes). Tonight, Braydan and Cole continue cooking up their horrifying scene involving freakily long legs and dead parents! Cole offends the gun-toting residents of Dallas. Braydan giddily awaits for something he's been waiting to hear his whole life. And we're back to the way we were before. So come on, and make sure to let us know your thoughts on these jokes below (unless you have school tomorrow, sillies). Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Film Cast: Braydan...
2025-08-211h 08The Writers' Room"Best Friends For-Never?!"Sticks and stones may break his bones, but Cole's words will always hurt worse for Braydan. "The Writers' Room" is getting personal in their continuing beat-sheet adventures! Tonight, our emotional support goofballs roll up their sleeves on Sequence 2.1 (where they've been for the past, like, five episodes), give a crash-course on causality, and prepare for the roller-coaster journey to the midpoint! Braydan plays with something under the table (which concerns Cole). The two watch spooky scary ghost footage (that's not fake at all). And Cole reveals who his *true* best friend is. Tonights Script: Untitled Feature Film
2025-08-191h 09The Writers' Room"Sweepy Time Stump-Day"Honk shoo mi mi mi on into "Da Witews' Woom!" Kole and Brayden stwuggle through the amazing beet seet dat iz "Untitled Featuwe." Will are do-oh make it thru da rest of Act 2? I dunno. Gotsta stick awound to find out. So just way down, relacks, and enjoy Humpty and Dumpty crackin' der noggins. (This descwiption is brought to you by professional idiot Kole James). Tonight's Script - "Untitled Feature Film"Cast:Braydan KirklandCole JanesOh, looking for our Uppbeat code? Not anymore! Starting now, all background music...
2025-08-191h 10The Writers' Room"Four Days At Fazdog's"Erm, the warmongering Bigfoot is *right* behind me, isn't he? Braydan and Cole are back in action with their strive to claw out of this second-act sequence. Tonight, they plot out a tense fight scene involving Urayuli, magic blood, and a machete-whip. Trust us, it's rad as all get-out. Braydan makes a dap-up mistake. Cole feels "blue" after a grim discovery. The two give us some epic thumbnail faces. You'll have a hor hor hor hor hor hor hor hor hor horribly great time! Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes
2025-08-191h 14The Writers' Room"Oops! All Parents" ft. Jeanna Janes & Scott Kirkland"The Writers' Room": Part of a balanced, nutritious breakdown! In honor of our very special 25th episode, Braydan and Cole bring in two very special guests: their own parents! The four table one of the show's earliest sketches and chat about what makes them love writing and teaching. Also including random co-host lore drops! And talk of a scrapped episode! You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll (probably still won't) love "The Writers' Room." Thanks for pulling up a chair. Jeanna Janes' Book:https://www.amazon.com/Seas-Apart-Jeanna-Janes/dp/099770831X Tonight's Script - "Rat Trap" | Premise...
2025-08-191h 08The Writers' Room"The Farm Upstate: Now With Bigfeet!"FDA says they're free-range, non-GMO, and 100% omniscient! Cole and Braydan find their zen in "The Writers' Room" as they continue tackling their feature film's second act. Tonight, the pair struggle to find workarounds for lore and plot. Cole plays around with balls (get your mind out of the gutter, folks). Braydan tries to lock in. And Jeffery makes a grand appearance at the end... Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Urayuli info: https://godsandmonsters.info/urayuli/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https...
2025-08-191h 05The Writers' Room"Keep Writing And Nobody Explodes"It's like the 1994 film "Speed," but a lot slower and less Keanu-y. Even still, "The Writers' Room" is lighting the fuse on more gunslinging, monster hunting fun! Tonight, Braydan and Cole smash their heads together to write up an important conversation that'll catapult their feature film. It's no easy feat, especially when the duo seem to be coming from different angles. Cole tries (and fails) to be intimidating. Braydan sends an important message to his future kids (and future ideas). And, as long as they keep writing, no one will explode. (Given their track record, better get a safe...
2025-08-191h 01The Writers' Room"A Major Arcane In Our Class"Punny stuff, huh? Tonight, we pick up *right* where we left off last time as Braydan and Cole continue falling down the magic lore rabbit hole and make a dent in Act II of their beat sheet. Braydan continues to break down (his mind and his set-up). Cole re-acquaints us with some old monster friends. And in this episode, they ACTUALLY talk about travel montages. Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Theme Song - Scooby Dooby Dah by Lance Conrad. Licensed through Artlist.io
2025-08-191h 08The Writers' Room"Can't A Monster Hunter Love Too?"Welcome back to "The Writers' Room," where anyone (except The Coyote) can love anyone (except Xinyue). Tonight, Cole and Braydan finish plotting out their feature film's first act and start floating in the deep lore of blood magic. Cole dies pretty early on. A loopy (and costumed) Braydan defends his mental fortitude. And the two talk travel montages. You'll love it! (As long as our two main characters don't love each other). Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Theme Song - Scooby Dooby Dah by...
2025-08-191h 04The Writers' Room"Inexplicable Bro Stuff"Sup there, bro. 'Preciate you joining us for this "Writers' Room" sesh. Tonight, our intrepid duo face their demons (writing some more on their feature film beat sheet) armed at the teeth (they're thinking about stuff as they go along). Braydan begrudgingly thanks the Russians for their contributions to film. Cole shows off his "sterling" artistic skills by drawing out his thoughts for a scene. And the two bond over true bro-ship when they develop a great movie moment on camera. Relax, it's just bro stuff. Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole...
2025-08-191h 18The Writers' Room"Tiny Tim Goes To Sunday School"Learn about breast cancer:https://www.breastcancer.org/Oi 'dere, govn'as! "The Writers' Room" is descending to your screens with more feature adventures! Tonight, Braydan and Cole formally introduce their film's dynamic duo. The two work on the spot to develop the entire plot outline. Cole breaks out a new impression. Braydan gets a little weirded out by faces. And they start things off completely normal. God bless us, everyone! (We're certainly going to need it...) Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Theme Song...
2025-08-191h 00The Writers' Room"Band Kid Bullies: The Musical" ft. Joely Myrick(You have to read this whole description in a sing-songy voice ok?) "The Writers' Room" just got a whole lot more toxic... and fun! Cole and Braydan make room at the table for music student/amateur writer Joely Myrick, who hasn't come empty-handed. The three table read our special guest's novel prologue, chat about the relationship between music and writing, and joke about their shared hatred of "Into The Woods." Braydan also dabs a couple of times. He's rightfully punished for it. Joely's Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/joelymyrick Tonight's Script - "Untitled Novel"...
2025-08-191h 23The Writers' Room"Swiping Right On Hot Horrors"Are you single? Hoping to mingle? Don't mind a few hundred wrinkles? "The Writers' Room" may help you find exactly what you're looking for! Tonight, Cole and Braydan go deep into the cryptid galleries to find the perfect monsters to populate their Western horror world. Braydan gets a new set-up (that still gets grainy thanks to Cole's internet). Cole contradicts himself (a couple times). And you can finally see it all in 4K! Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Theme Song - Scooby Dooby Dah...
2025-08-191h 20The Writers' Room"Who's Up Turning Their Cogs?"Hey, is there something behind you there? Eh, must've been the wind. "The Writers' Room" is FINALLY back to doing what's in the title... writing! Tonight, Braydan and Cole put a dent into their film's beat sheet and envision a tense opening sequence. Braydan admits he's never played "Skyrim." Cole may or may not admit to a few war crimes. And the guys put their cogs together to create new thoughts. That sounded better in my head. Hey, wait, it was that thing that was behind yo- Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: ...
2025-08-191h 02The Writers' Room"Things Are Lookin' Good, Bad, And Ugly"Welcome back, cowpokes! Tonight, "The Writers' Room" is bucking wild on the feature-writing rodeo! Braydan pitches some new ideas to Cole, aided by some unintended friends. Cole reckons with a change of course (easier said than done, especially with his proven track record on geography). The two even manage to be rude to people that don't exist. Regardless, they're making progress! Even if they haven't written a word... Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Theme Song: "Scooby Dooby Dah" by Lance Conrad. Licensed through Artlist...
2025-08-191h 03The Writers' Room"Gotta Break Babies For An Omelette"More ambitious. More uncontrolled. More words. Braydan and Cole are bursting into "The Writers' Room" with a singular goal: write a full-length movie script together. In tonight's first installment, they lay down the groundwork for their action-horror flick, give you a crash course in plot structure, and find out the true meaning of "Jurassic Park." No babies were harmed in the making of this (or any) "Writers' Room" episode. Seriously. Tonight's Script - Untitled Feature Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https...
2025-08-191h 15The Writers' Room"Anyways, Here's Blunder-wall"Good, you made your 12 o'clock appointment... with "The Writers' Room!" Take a seat right over there as Cole (editor Cole, that is, not co-host Cole) takes you on a romp of an interview that just keeps getting weirder. He also plays guitar in this episode. And there's a heroin addict. And Braydan is still nowhere to be found. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm late for bath time. Tonight's Script - "Normal Tuesday Interview" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Riffs Played: "Seven Nation Army" by The White...
2025-08-1851 minThe Writers' Room"Punching, Kicking, Screaming, Laughing"Gadzooks, faithful citizens! Something is STILL amiss in "The Writers' Room!" Tonight, we'll witness the page-turning conclusion to last week's episode. Cole figures out what happens to Jake the wannabe crime-fighter and definitely doesn't try super hard to pad for time... Also, I still get the feeling that something is missing... Tonight's Script - "The Hero the Town Deserves" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/umbrella-skarLicense code: WBENJYFDO5VJBDM2
2025-08-1843 minThe Writers' Room"Fightin' Crime Past Bedtime"Something is amiss in The Writers' Room, faithful citizens! Fear not, Cole is here to save your day (or waste it for an hour)! Tonight, he'll regale you with a tale of a not-so-super superhero, gab some more about tea, and not let a certain someone's absence derail things. Strange... Tonight's Script - "The Hero the Town Deserves" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/yuletideLicense code: PJIRUUHVFYRNXPVM
2025-08-181h 03The Writers' Room"But Who Gets The Guest?" ft. KaneDon't worry, it's only slightly your fault. Cole and Braydan pull up another seat at "The Writers' Room" for movie fan/dungeon master Kane! Together, the three act out two sketches, gab about origin stories, and settle some behind-the-scenes "beef." If they get desperate, our duo knows one comic they can read to bring back the magic... Tonight's Scripts!: "The Draft" | Premise by Braydan Kirkland "Yep, It's That One" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Kane Music:"Local Forecast...
2025-08-181h 16The Writers' Room"I Kiss Your Mom With His Mouth?"It's been non-stop writing fun for about a month now. Why don't we switch gears and take it easy? You don't have a choice anyways! Braydan and Cole comb through the vault and offer a glimpse into their pet projects. You'll look at a sketch of mythological proportion, a short stuck in the past, and a script on the cutting edge of romance. Hope you have a Thanksgiving-sized appetite for laid-back convos and fun reminiscing! Tonight's Stuff!: "Date Night: A Greek Tragedy" | Written by Braydan Kirkland "Good Morrow" | Filmed by Cole Janes
2025-08-181h 10The Writers' Room"Mo' Money, Mo' Signs"Well howdy, folks! Tonight, "The Writers' Room" is getting (even more) animated! Cole and Braydan pencil in an uproarious send-up of classic screwball cartoons with their signature nihilistic wit. Goofs and gaffs ensue! Like Cole finding out what color Tom is. And Braydan finally getting his technological comeuppance. Tonight's Script - "Milo & Buttons" | Premise by Braydan Kirkland Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/umbrella-skarLicense code: WBENJYFDO5VJBDM2
2025-08-181h 15The Writers' Room"Roggie Blurb, My Sweet Prince"With the first pick of tonight's binge watch, you (hopefully) select... "The Writers' Room!" Pour yourself a beer and take a seat as Braydan and Cole spin a twisted tale all sports fans are *kind of* familiar with. Even if you're not a football fan, there's still something for you to enjoy! (Like the guys drinking lots of tea). Be warned: there's been sights of roaming elephants in tonight's video. If you startle easily by slow-moving PNGs, viewer's discretion is advised. Tonight's Script - "The Draft" | Premise by Braydan Kirkland Cast: ...
2025-08-181h 26The Writers' Room"Zero Movie or Two Friends?" ft. Nghi PhamBraydan and Cole are back at it, and they're bringing a (poor unsuspecting) friend along for the ride! Director/producer Nghi joins "The Writers' Room" tonight as the three do a table read of the show's very first sketch script. But don't forget to stick around for some great insight into the film school experience and hilarious stories as Cole, Braydan, and Nghi shoot the breeze! Nghi's Stuff!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plunplunplun/ Website: https://plunplunplun.myportfolio.com/home Tonight's Script - "Midnight Snack" | Premise by Braydan Kirkland ...
2025-08-181h 14The Writers' Room"The Existential Holiday Special"If this is the last video you ever watch... well, we're sorry. Braydan and Cole obey last week's Wheel of Dumb and whip up a new sketch that will make you laugh and/or cringe. Because it certainly made our writers do both. Multiple times. And had them questioning life decisions. And regret. Aimless regret, really, at nothing in particular except breathing air perhaps. "The Writers' Room" wishes to create an environment that is safe and inclusive for all. We don't intend for our comedy to cut down or circulate hate. If you were made to feel...
2025-08-181h 14The Writers' Room"That's Hot Woman ESQUIRE To You!"Action! Romance! ...Your wife's other husband? Tonight, we're shooting it straight on "The Writers' Room!" Cole and Braydan go deep into the villain's lair to highlight two goons' hesitance in taking on the action hero. It's another wild ride! Oh, and do you think Cole's Final Draft will mess up again? You've got threee guesses. Tonight's Script - "Full Metal Jacket: Balls Out" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/umbrella-skarLicense code: WBENJYFDO5VJBDM2
2025-08-181h 14The Writers' Room"*Huffing Intensifies*"Editor, ZOOM IN! Time for the gut-busting conclusion of last week's "Writers' Room" episode! Cole and Braydan clock back in at the Rat Trap studio with more ridiculous business-pitching antics. Can car fumes cure your depression? What's up with the Boyfriend's Credit Card guy? And why does Grammarly hate the show? Stick around to find out! Ok, ZOOM BACK OUT! Tonight's Script - "Rat Trap" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/yuletideLicense code: PJIRUUHVFYRNXPVM
2025-08-181h 24The Writers' Room"You're Welcome, America"Time to take a dive in the Shark Ta- er, I mean the Rat Trap! Braydan and Cole head back to "The Writers' Room" to pitch their most outlandish business ideas for their latest sketch script. How do you fix peed pants? What should you do with your half-eaten burger? They've got it all covered! Just better pray they don't send you to the failure cage... Tonight's Script - "Rat Trap" | Premise by Cole Janes Cast: Cole Janes Braydan Kirkland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io...
2025-08-181h 17The Writers' Room"Bottoms Up! [Threatening]"You (might) know them, you (probably don't) love them, but now you get to watch them in "The Writers' Room!" Cole and Braydan are opening the doors to a laugh-filled behind-the-scenes look at the writing process like you've never seen before. In this special debut episode, the duo try to shake off the rust by writing a spooky sketch with a bubbly twist... and struggle to make a joint Google account. So let's raise our glasses (but probably don't drink) to yet another podcast where white guys talk for two hours! Tonight's Script - "Midnight Snack" | Premise...
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