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OffScript with Ruth & MitchThe OffScript Holiday SpecialIn this special holiday episode, Ruth and Mitch forego the usual insightful conversation and instead treat themselves to drinks while they reflect on the past year while looking ahead toward 2025. Of course, they do a bit of complaining about the holiday season as well.
2024-12-2049 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Drew Ferguson and Mark Vahradian Pt. 4In the final part of our conversation, Congressman Drew Ferguson tells us about the vibrant creative community in his home state of Georgia, and producer Mark Vahradian explains why the experience of meeting with lawmakers can offer insight to his fellow members of the creative community.
2024-12-2012 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Drew Ferguson and Mark Vahradian Pt. 3In Part Three, Congressman Drew Ferguson looks back fondly on his time in Congress as he approaches the end of his final term, and producer Mark Vahradian tells us about his latest projects he’s excited about.
2024-12-2013 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Drew Ferguson and Mark Vahradian Pt. 2In Part Two of our OffScript conversation, producer Mark Vahradian tells us about his first job in the film business, and Congressman Drew Ferguson compares his early work in local government to his work in the House of Representatives.
2024-12-1316 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Drew Ferguson and Mark Vahradian Pt. 1In this episode, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressional Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chair Representative Drew Ferguson and producer of the mega-hit Transformers franchise Mark Vahradian!
2024-12-0615 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Judy Chu and Chris Gattelli Pt. 4In the final part of our OffScript conversation, Representative Judy Chu tells us how creatives can make their voices heard in government, and Chris Gattelli explains why his fellow creatives should become their own advocates!
2024-12-0215 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Judy Chu and Chris Gattelli Pt. 3In Part Three of our OffScript conversation, Representative Judy Chu tells us about becoming the first Chinese American Woman elected to Congress, and Chris Gattelli details the experience of bringing a stage adaptation of Death Becomes Her to life!
2024-11-2214 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Judy Chu and Chris Gattelli Pt. 2In Part Two of our OffScript conversation, Chris Gattelli explains what inspired his love of theatre, while Representative Judy Chu tells us about her first political campaign for Mayor of Monterey Park
2024-11-1513 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchRepresentative Judy Chu and Chris Gattelli Pt. 1In this episode, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressional Creative Rights Caucus founder Representative Judy Chu and Tony Award®-winning choreographer and stage director Chris Gattelli!
2024-11-0814 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSenator Mazie Hirono and Joy Cretton Pt. 4In the final part of our OffScript discussion with Senator Hirono and Joy Cretton, Senator Hirono tell us the issues she thinks creatives should pay attention to, and Joy talks about the enormous number of creatives it takes to costume a major film like Marvel’s “Shang-Chi.”
2024-11-0114 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSenator Mazie Hirono and Joy Cretton Pt. 3In Part Three, costume designer Joy Cretton talks about her biggest influences and inspirations, and Senator Hirono explains why she stands up for creatives as co-chair of the Creative Rights Caucus.
2024-10-2515 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSenator Mazie Hirono and Joy Cretton Pt. 2In Part Two, Senator Mazie Hirono discusses the most difficult campaign of her political career and Joy Cretton talks about the chaotic task of designing costumes for films and television series.
2024-10-1816 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSenator Mazie Hirono and Joy Cretton Pt. 1In the latest episode of #OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by two incredible guests from the state of #Hawaii, Senator Mazie Hirono and costume designer Joy Cretton!
2024-10-1118 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript Fall SpecialIn this special episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch forego the usual conversations about art and policy, and compete in a hilarious game of “Truth or Lie” instead!
2024-10-0448 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Glenn Ivey and Alexandra Derbyshire Pt. 4In the final part of our conversation, producer Alexandra Derbyshire and Congressman Glenn Ivey discuss the policies that affect creatives’ lives, and why people working in the creative industries should pay attention to politics!
2024-10-0314 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Glenn Ivey and Alexandra Derbyshire Pt. 3In Part Three of our conversation, producer Alexandra Derbyshire explains what it was like to produce the hit blockbuster musical “Wonka,” and Congressman Glenn Ivey discusses his family’s personal connection to the arts!
2024-10-0314 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Glenn Ivey and Alexandra Derbyshire Pt. 2In Part Two of our conversation with Congressman Glenn Ivey and producer Alexandra Derbyshire, our guests discuss the early challenges and surprises of their respective careers.
2024-10-0314 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Glenn Ivey and Alexandra Derbyshire Pt. 1In the latest episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressman Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Alexandra Derbyshire, producer of films including “Wonka,” “Paddington,” and more!
2024-08-2715 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Ted Lieu and Beau Flynn Pt. 4In the final part of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests talk about the policy changes needed to protect creatives in the face of new technology.
2024-08-0917 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Ted Lieu and Beau Flynn Pt. 3In part three of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests discuss the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving technology for creatives and lawmakers.
2024-08-0917 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Ted Lieu and Beau Flynn Pt. 2In part two of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests discuss how modern technology has impacted the creative communities and presented new challenges for policy makers.
2024-08-0915 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchCongressman Ted Lieu and Beau Flynn Pt. 1In our latest episode of OffScript, we are joined by Congressman Ted Lieu and accomplished film producer Beau Flynn.
2024-08-0916 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSummer Special Pt. 3In our OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.
2024-08-0918 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSummer Special Pt. 2In our OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.
2024-08-0916 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchSummer Special Pt. 1In our #OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.
2024-08-0914 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.4In this episode, Ruth and Mitch round out their conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and her son, writer Pat Cunnane.
2024-05-1017 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffscript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.3In part three of our conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and screenwriter Pat Cunnane, our guests discuss the prospect of collaborating on a book together, and how the arts have had an impact on their lives.
2024-05-0311 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.2In part two of our conversation with writer Pat Cunnane and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, our guests discuss balancing their creativity with their drive to serve their community through politics.
2024-04-2615 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.1In the latest episode of OffScript, we spoke with our first-ever mother/son duo in Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and writer Patrick Cunnane (whose Black List-winning script will be produced by A24).
2024-04-1914 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.4Part Four features former Warner Bros. COO Carolyn Blackwood discussing her love of horror films, having helped to bring hit franchises such as “The Conjuring” and “It” to the big screen herself
2024-04-0515 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.3Part Three of our conversation with Congressman Torres and Carolyn Blackwood offers insight into what they like to watch and read in their free time, and what they wish every American were watching and reading right now.
2024-03-2912 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.2In Part Two of our conversation, Congressman Ritchie Torres and Carolyn Blackwood break down what art and entertainment mean to them personally. They also discuss the challenges to creativity posed by new technology.
2024-03-2215 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.1In Part One of our conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres and former Warner Bros. COO Carolyn Blackwood, our guests discuss what inspired them to pursue their respective careers in politics and entertainment.
2024-03-1515 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.4In Part 4, we round out our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and multihyphenate creative Peter Lawson Jones by discussing their all-time favorite films and the changes they’d implement to make our nation a better place for creatives.
2024-03-0818 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.3Here, in Part 3, Peter Lawson Jones discusses how his time in politics informs his artistic work. And, Congressman Rob Wittman talks about the role music and the arts have played in his life as a source of inspiration.
2024-03-0114 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.2In Part 2 of our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and multihyphenate creative Peter Lawson Jones, Peter discusses his work as a playwright and the power of storytelling to inspire social change. Also, Congressman Wittman tells us why he believes it is important for lawmakers to protect creatives from the challenges they face in the 21st century.
2024-02-2315 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson JonesIn Part One of our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and actor, playwright, and former elected official Peter Lawson Jones, our guests discuss how they ended up in their respective careers and the many “odd jobs” they held before finding success.
2024-02-1613 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Jan Schakowsky & John HoffmanIn this episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and “Only Murders in the Building” showrunner John Hoffman to discuss everything from the latest trends in television to the merits of Chicago vs. New York style pizza.
2023-01-2136 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Deborah Ross & Wendy FinermanWendy Finerman is the film producer of the Academy Award®-winning Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, and many more! Congresswoman Deborah Ross is a representative from the state of North Carolina, bringing with her a long career as a civil rights attorney. In this episode of OffScript, they talk with Ruth and Mitch about their busy lives in their respective careers and what the future holds for both of them.
2023-01-2134 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Darrel Issa & Jeff GreenbergJeff Greenberg is the CEO of the Village Recording Studio, an LA landmark that has hosted iconic artists like the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Lady Gaga. He’s joined by fellow SoCal legend Congressman Darrell Issa. A former entrepreneur and holder of 37 patents, Congressman Issa has a long history of standing up for intellectual property rights. They talk with Ruth and Mitch about the successes and obstacles they faced as they built their respective businesses.
2023-01-2136 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Steny Hoyer & Donna GigliottiCongressman Steny Hoyer has represented the state of Maryland in the House of Representatives for over 40 years and is a two-time House Majority Leader. Donna Gigliotti is the producer of several critically acclaimed films, including the Academy Award®-winning Best Picture Shakespeare in Love. These two very special guests join Ruth and Mitch to talk about the unlikely origins of their esteemed careers and why Congressman Hoyer may hold the title for best dancer in Congress.
2023-01-2136 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Kelly Armstrong & Kevin Goetz Pt.2In this two-part episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Screen Engine CEO Kevin Goetz and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. The two avid film and television buffs sit down to talk about the entertainment business and discuss their all-time favorite films and TV shows
2023-01-2134 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Kelly Armstrong & Kevin Goetz Pt.1In this two-part episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Screen Engine CEO Kevin Goetz and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. The two avid film and television buffs sit down to talk about the entertainment business and discuss their all-time favorite films and TV shows.
2023-01-2135 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Holiday SpecialIn this special holiday episode of OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch, the hosts become the guests! Ruth and Mitch have a blast ringing in the holiday season with some celebratory cocktails and ask each other some of their favorite interview questions from past episodes.
2023-01-1351 min
OffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser & two-time Academy Award nominated film producer Richard GladsteinIn this episode of OffScript Ruth and Mitch discuss standing up to Big Tech with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and the emotion found in films like Cider House Rules with prolific producer Richard Gladstein.
2021-11-0135 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Grammy® nominated music producer DJ CheapshotFind out how DJ Cheapshot got his name and the challenges producing music for film & how Brooklyn native Congresswoman Yvette Clarke created a multi-cultural media caucus on Capitol Hill.
2021-11-0129 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Warner Music’s CEO Steve Cooper & Music and Film Producer Jeff PollackEpisode six of OffScript features two powerhouses in the entertainment world with CEO of Warner Music Steve Cooper and music/film producer Jeff Pollack.
2021-11-0134 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring founding member of The Supremes Mary WilsonIn episode one of OffScript, CreativeFuture CEO Ruth Vitale and RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier had the pleasure of speaking with the late two-time Grammy nominee and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Mary Wilson of "The Supremes" to discuss her incredible career as an artist & her advocacy for creatives’ rights. We truly miss her.
2021-09-1332 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Representative Ted Deutch (D, FL-22) and producer Jonathan YungerAs producer of smash-hit franchises like The Expendables and The Hitman’s Bodyguard, filmmaker Jonathan Yunger knows the tremendous amount of effort and time it takes to bring a film to life. In Episode Two of OffScript, he joins Ruth and Mitch for a conversation with Congressman Ted Deutch – a longtime ally of the creative communities – about the value of art, the constant threat of piracy, and how we can all work together to protect our nation’s creatives.
2021-09-1334 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchOffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Representative Maria Salazar (R, FL-27) and Miami music legend Emilio EstefanEmilio Estefan brought the “Miami Sound” to the global stage. And on Capitol Hill, Representative Maria Salazar stands up for the people of South Florida and the many creatives who live there. In Episode Three of OffScript, they join Ruth and Mitch to talk arts and advocacy in the digital age.
2021-09-1335 minOffScript with Ruth & MitchWelcome to OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch - Launching September 13!OffScript is a series hosted by CreativeFuture CEO Ruth Vitale and RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier that invites guests in music, film, and policy to discuss their careers at the intersection of entertainment and advocacy.
2021-09-0900 min