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Industry Standard with Isa TejeraZoe Dubno on Writing a Scathing, Funny Debut: Happiness & LoveHappy Holidays!For our Christmas special, I’m joined by author Zoe Dubno to talk about her book, Happiness & Love.Vogue calls it a “wickedly funny debut novel skewering New York’s creative class,” and I couldn’t agree more.Spike Art Magazine’s Andrew Key summarizes the story perfectly: “The book takes place over a single evening, rendered in one unbroken paragraph, as the narrator – a writer forced by her immigration status to return to New York after five years in Rome and London, working on film projects that never take off – attends a dinner p...
2025-12-2431 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraZing Tsjeng: Where Are All The Eligible Men?Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!This week, I’m joined by journalist and writer Zing Tsjeng — contributor at British Vogue, host of the BBC Sounds podcast Good Bad Billionaire, and author of the Forgotten Women series. She’s also the former editor-in-chief of VICE and a close friend. (Zing doesn’t know this, but she’s actually my dream co-host. Maybe one day the stars will align!)Our conversation centers on a few standout articles:• “My Brain Finally Broke” by Jia Tolentino• “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” by Chanté Joseph•...
2025-12-1437 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraInside CNN Reporting: Salma Abdelaziz on Breaking News, Media Truths & Staying HumanWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!If you’re a journalist, writer, reporter, or simply curious about what really happens behind the scenes at a major news network, this episode is for you.CNN Correspondent Salma Abdelaziz joins me for a powerful and candid conversation about the realities of modern journalism. Salma is a fearless breaking-news reporter, a former colleague, and someone I deeply admire for her integrity, storytelling, and authentic approach to social media.In this episode, we cover:• How journalists actually recommend you consume news (hint: not 24/7)• What can go...
2025-12-0739 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraVictoria Canal: Staying Humble and Hopeful in Today's Music IndustryWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!This week I’m joined by award-winning singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Victoria Canal — an especially meaningful guest because we’ve known each other since third grade, back when we were schoolmates in Madrid (with the same piano teacher… shoutout Daniel!).Over the past two decades, I’ve watched Victoria grow into the extraordinary artist and friend she is today. I’ve seen her get ready for red carpets, lounged with her in New York and London parks contemplating that quintessential, mid-twenties existentialism, and spent countless nights over meals (lovingly coo...
2025-11-3056 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraNetflix Actor Shares Tips on Self-Advocacy in Theater and TVWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!This week I’m joined by the versatile actor b. You may know them as Antonio from The Public Theater’s Twelfth Night (starring Lupita Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, and Sandra Oh), Phoenix from Netflix’s You, or Officer Nikki Reynolds on CBS’s Elsbeth.What’s the secret behind b’s rising career? Relentless self-advocacy and a commitment to mastering their craft.As b puts it: “What is my dream job? What do I want? Where am I now? And how can I close the distance between me and...
2025-11-2343 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraHow to Write Hilarious Comedy Sketches, According to an SNL WriterWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!This week, I’m joined by veteran SNL writer Will Stephen, one of the brilliant minds behind some of the show’s most viral sketches — often starring Bowen Yang. You’ve probably seen his work in Bowen Is Still Straight, or Bowen as Moo Deng. He’s also the genius behind the Foodie Boys Podcast sketch with Sabrina Carpenter, Rap Roundtable with Timothée Chalamet, and the Emmy-winning song Come Back, Barack.In this episode, through Will’s story and insight, you’ll discover How you can break into c...
2025-11-1032 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraRufus Sewell on The Diplomat, Prince Andrew, and why chemistry can't be forcedWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!In this episode, Emmy-nominated actor Rufus Sewell joins me to dive into all things Season 3 of The Diplomat on Netflix. He shares insights on his on-screen chemistry with Keri Russell, what it was like working with Allison Janney, and why the show feels like a quintessential “comedy of divorce.”We also explore his powerful transformation into Prince Andrew for Netflix’s Scoop, unpacking how he prepared for the infamous BBC interview scene — and how he approaches bringing complexity and humanity to real-life figures often seen as “villains.”...
2025-11-0238 min
Industry Standard with Isa TejeraAlison Roman on how motherhood has shaped her cookingWelcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!In the pilot episode of the show, bestselling author and chef Alison Roman joins me to talk about her new cookbook, Something From Nothing, and the art of authentic cooking.Alison shares her cooking philosophy, the beauty of imperfection in food, and how motherhood has shaped her approach in the kitchen. She also opens up about running her grocery store, First Bloom, and the challenge of balancing quality and affordability while staying true to her distinctive, relatable style.Thank you, Alison, for being part of the...
2025-10-1936 min