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The OptionThe WGA's Antitrust Gambit: Can Writers Block Netflix-WBD?WGA Files Antitrust Opposition to Netflix-WBD Merger — Can Hollywood Writers Block the Deal?
The Writers Guild of America has filed formal comments with the Department of Justice opposing Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. It's the first time a major Hollywood union has tried to kill a media deal on antitrust grounds—and it signals a new era of labor involvement in entertainment M&A.
In this episode:
Why the WGA is fighting the Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery merger
What unions can and cannot do in the DOJ antitrust review process
The labor market concentration theory and...
2026-01-2604 min
HistoTalks: NSH PodcastsNSH Poster Podcast (2025): Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) Staining Optimized for Image Analysis of Muscle Tissue MorphometryTitle: Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) Staining Optimized for Image Analysis of Muscle Tissue Morphometry
Authors: Cheru, R. and Wolf, J.C., Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc., Sterling, Virginia
Abstract: Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) is a plant-derived lectin and fluorescent stain that binds to N-acetylglucosamine and sialic acid residues in tissues, making it a valuable histochemical tool for visualizing cell membranes and components of the extracellular matrix. In muscle tissue, WGA staining allows clear delineation of the laminin-labeled basal membrane outlining each myofiber, distinguishing it from the residual autofluorescence of the myofiber sarcoplasm. To support digital pathology app...
2025-12-0903 min
Film and TV Careers: AI, Jobs, Layoffs, Tools and LawsuitsWGA Blocked AI… BUT Did It Miss This Loophole?The WGA deal banned AI as a “writer.” But it didn’t stop studios from training AI on decades of scripts.Now, major players like Lionsgate are building custom models trained on Hunger Games, Twilight, and John Wick — while writer incomes continue to fall.This episode unpacks how studios are quietly normalizing AI tools across storyboarding, VFX, and even dialogue… all while claiming they’re not replacing writers. With 2026 contract negotiations looming, the future of storytelling — and who controls it — hangs in the balance.Ethical AI in Filmmaking Playbook – Free Download https://ai-screen-ethics.k...
2025-09-1807 min
Film and TV Careers: AI, Jobs, Layoffs, Tools and LawsuitsWriters vs AI: What the WGA Deal Means for Screenwriters CareerIn 2023, writers walked off the job—and returned with one of the most important legal wins in creative labor history.In this episode of Film & TV Career Survival, we break down how the Writers Guild of America (WGA) secured a groundbreaking contract that redefines the role of AI in Hollywood.🔍 Learn how:AI can’t receive writing credit (only humans can)Writers using AI still retain full pay and creative rightsYou can’t be forced to work with AI—and must be notified if...
2025-08-1904 min
No Set Path: Entertainment Break-In Stories51 - Avenues for Writers with Maggie Admire (WGA Award Nominee, Spotify Writer-Producer)Maggie Admire is an LA-based writer and producer, nominated for a 2025 WGA Award and a CrimeCon Clue Award, with features in The New York Times. Over nine years, she’s created 40+ podcast series, many for Spotify, including Serial Killers and Coinspiracy Theories, reaching millions. She helped build Parcast as its first hire before its Spotify acquisition.Beyond podcasts, she’s been a Pack Theater sketch writer, crafted tweets for Funny or Die, and even ghostwrote Tinder replies—before being replaced by a younger, hotter AI. She’s currently writing a romantasy-comedy novel and fostering a dog.Today...
2025-02-281h 30
Mike, Mike, and OscarBAFTA & WGA Noms + Full Hearts for Los Angeles - ORC 1/15/25Via a Cold Open, we explain how BAFTA & WGA nominations will hopefully offer a distraction for listeners as we all have heavy hearts amidst the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Heavy hearts, but we’re grateful friends of our show are safe - 2:38
An update on the scope of the natural disaster - 3:38
Awards Season Delays thus far & good people stepping up to help - 5:53
BAFTA NOMINATIONS (+ WGA)
Best Film & Overall Tallies - 13:42
Director - 16:45
Actor - 20:44
Actress - 23:10
Supporting Actor - 32:45
Supporting Actress - 36:00
Casting - 41:27
Adapted Screenplay + WGA - 42:34
Original Screenplay + WGA - 46:29
Cinematography - 49:57
Editing - 52:29
Co...
2025-01-141h 25
The Briefing by Weintraub TobinWriters, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG AgreementsDelve into the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg tackle the terms and changes in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.
Show Notes:
Scott
AI ended up being a bigger than expected part in the writers’ and actors’ strikes. What exactly are the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI? I’m Scott Hervey from Weintraub Tobin, and today, I’m joined by my colleague Jamie Lincenberg. We are going to tal...
2024-03-0215 min
The Briefing by Weintraub TobinWriters, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG AgreementsDelve into the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg tackle the terms and changes in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.
Show Notes:
Scott
AI ended up being a bigger than expected part in the writers’ and actors’ strikes. What exactly are the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI? I’m Scott Hervey from Weintraub Tobin, and today, I’m joined by my colleague Jamie Lincenberg. We are going to talk about t...
2024-03-0215 min
Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association)A Conversation with WGA Chair, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and WGA Executive Director, Jack WaldorfIn this episode of Out West, Jack Waldorf, Executive Director of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), sits down with WGA's Chair, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, for a discussion about their experiences leading the Association.
They speak about the importance of their bipartisan relationships with the other Governors, their aspirations for Governor Gordon's WGA Chair Initiative, Decarbonizing the West, as well as the Association’s upcoming 40th Anniversary celebrations and what they hope the next 40 years will bring for WGA.
2024-01-2429 min
Leftist Teen Drama#19 - Teen Dramas Would Suck Without Union Members: On The 2007-08 WGA Strike and The 2023 WGA/SAG-AFTRA StrikeIn the Leftist Teen Drama season 3 premiere, we dive into the very real labor struggles behind the teen dramas we love to watch and dissect. From both a worker and fan perspective, we dive into the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike, the 2023 WGA Strike, and the 2023 Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Strike, as well as the various effects these strikes had on teen dramas past and present. In our first segment, Maria talks to 2023 WGA Negotiating Committee member Erica Saleh about the 2023 Writers Strike and all the exciting things the TV and...
2023-11-122h 15
Strike | johnaugust.comSidecast: WGA Ratifies its ContractIt’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations.
Links:
2023 MBA Ratified – WGA
SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
You can download the episode here.The post Sidecast: WGA Ratifies its Contract first appeared on John August.
2023-10-1200 minSidecast | johnaugust.comSidecast: WGA Ratifies its ContractIt’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations.
Links:
2023 MBA Ratified – WGA
SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
You can download the episode here.The post Sidecast: WGA Ratifies its Contract first appeared on John August.
2023-10-1200 minScriptnotes PodcastSidecast: WGA Ratifies its ContractIt’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations. Links: 2023 MBA Ratified – WGA SAG-AFTRA on Strike! WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA John on Twitter, Instagram […]
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2023-10-1200 minWGA | johnaugust.comSidecast: WGA Ratifies its ContractIt’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations.
Links:
2023 MBA Ratified – WGA
SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
You can download the episode here.The post Sidecast: WGA Ratifies its Contract first appeared on John August.
2023-10-1200 min
Book and Film Globe PodcastBFG Podcast #121: 'The Creator,' Fantastic Fest, and the end of the WGA Strike Much to celebrate this week, even as we say goodbye to our beloved friend and contributor Daniel Cohen. The WGA Strike is over! Rob Kutner, BFG strike captain, stops by the virtual studios to talk to host Neal Pollack about the deal the Guild secured. The studios were "fighting the last war," as Rob put it, and the WGA got just about every concession for which it asked. Neal is most impressed about the strong stand the Guild took against AI in scriptwriting, forestalling the rise of the writing machines at least until the next contract negotiation. Rob warns that...
2023-10-0541 min
The No Film School PodcastThe WGA Strike is Over - What's Next?Finally, the WGA strike has come to an end and writers are going to be elated about the new agreement. So what does this new agreement entail and how will it affect the future of Hollywood?In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss:
The terms of the WGA contract
Scheduled minimum raises for writers
How feature writers will benefit
What literary material is and how it affects scripts written by A.I.
Using A.I. with open disclosures
Why writing may be one of the hardest roles...
2023-10-0544 min
Jacobin RadioJacobin Radio: WGA Strike w/ Alex O'Keefe & Howard RodmanBarry Eidlin guest hosts today, talking to WGA leader-activists Alex O’Keefe, organizer and award-winning writer for The Bear, and Howard Rodman, writer and former president of the WGA. On September 24, after 146 days on strike, the WGA and the AMPTP announced a tentative agreement for the contract covering 11,500 film and TV screenwriters across the country. The WGA Negotiating Committee West and East voted unanimously to recommend the agreement, and on September 27, the strike was suspended. The strike is not over — WGA members still have to discuss the tentative agreement and vote on whether or not to ratify it by Octo...
2023-10-041h 48
Across The Spoiler-VerseLOKI Season 2 Reaction, WGA New Deal Explained, Gen V Reaction & James Gunn's DCU
LOKI Season 2 Reaction, WGA New Deal Explained, The Boys Gen V Reaction & James Gunn's DCU. This week we talk about The Creator Box Office and James Gunns comments on the DCU about what is canon and what isn't. We also breakdown the new WGA Writers Deal and talk about AI as well as giving our thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 1.
#Loki #LokiSeason2 #WritersStrike #WGA #Hollywood #JamesGunn #DCU #Marvel #MCU #GenV #TheBoys #ReelRejects #TheCreator #BoxOffice #SawX #PawPatrol
0:00 Good Feelings About This Podcast Today
0:54 Why The Creator Bombed At The Box Office
7:17 Are We Excited For The Exorcist Believer?
12:57 WGA Strike...
2023-10-031h 18
The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson261: Flipping the Script: How WGA Outmaneuvered Hollywood Studios in the Strike - A Conversation with Michael JaminIn this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast with Molly McPherson, long-time TV writer and Writers' Guild of America (WGA) writer, Michael Jamin, takes us behind the scenes of the recent strike and shares insight that helped the WGA negotiate a new contract with Hollywood studios. Grab your headphones and get ready for some serious industry insider knowledge!1. The Inside Story: Michael Jamin, a seasoned TV writer, shares fascinating insights about the challenges faced by newcomers in the business and reveals why sustaining a career is often more difficult than breaking into it...
2023-10-0352 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson261: Flipping the Script: How WGA Outmaneuvered Hollywood Studios in the Strike - A Conversation with Michael JaminIn this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast with Molly McPherson, long-time TV writer and Writers' Guild of America (WGA) writer, Michael Jamin, takes us behind the scenes of the recent strike and shares insight that helped the WGA negotiate a new contract with Hollywood studios. Grab your headphones and get ready for some serious industry insider knowledge!1. The Inside Story: Michael Jamin, a seasoned TV writer, shares fascinating insights about the challenges faced by newcomers in the business and reveals why sustaining a career is often more difficult than breaking into it...
2023-10-0352 min
Strike Up the Conversation: Post Show Recaps Covers the Hollywood StrikesStrike Up the Conversation: WGA Wins Contract and Production Assistant 101 with Naomi CalhounStrike Up the Conversation: WGA Wins Contract and Production Assistant 101 with Naomi Calhoun
This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist.
Post Show Recaps covers the Hollywood Strike of 2023. Hosted by Doctor Amanda, this podcast features interviews with WGA and SAG-AFTRA members, plus others in and around the entertainment industry, to better understand what’s at stake for the films and TV shows we all love.
In this episode, Dr. Amanda spea...
2023-10-021h 35
The IMPROVE Podcast38. The WGA Writers Strike is Over (New Contract Breakdown) – ChaseGood morning ladies and gentlemen! Welcome back to another episode of The IMPROVE Podcast.
The WGA got a fair deal yahoo!!
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00:00 Intro/Teaser
02:23 WGA Strike Background
09:05 New WGA C...
2023-10-0229 min
Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!The End of the WGA Strike! (And how the WGA's gains affect us all)This week, Steve and Tananarive celebrate the end of the WGA strike! The power of unions, why the strike worked, and how the WGA's win affects not only other writers but all workers facing unfair working conditions. They also talk about going back to work: meeting with an executive overseeing an adaptation of one of Tananarive's most popular books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-0149 min
The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaWGA Strike is Over!, James Gunn Clarifies DC Canon, Christopher Nolan for Bond Rumors⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the big news that the WGA STRIKE is over! They break down the details of the contract between the WGA and the AMPTP. They also talk James Gunn clarifying the DC canon once and for all, the Christopher Nolan and James Bond rumors intensifying, the new Argylle trailer, the two new Golden Globes categories, Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg's hunt for quotes, Scorsese coming for franchise blockbuster movies, The Creator Review and more!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0...
2023-09-301h 50
Pop Culture ConfidentialEpisode 372. Part 2, the contract! Tom O'Brien (critic/WGA member) is back to talk about the new WGA contract after the strike.In part 2 of our coverage of the WGA strike, critic/WGA member Tom O'Brien (nextbestpicture.com) is back with us to discuss the key issues that have been settled in the tentative agreement between the Writers Guild and the studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2918 minAcross The Spoiler-VerseThe WGA Strike FINALLY OVER! Martin Scorsese causes some Marvel Controversy, Office Reboot & More
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The WGA Strike FINALLY OVER! Martin Scorsese causes some Marvel Controversy, Office Reboot & More. We talk about the new Hollywood Strikes deal, this weeks Box Office amounts for films like The Expendables 4, Oppenheimer, Barbie and more. Martin Scorsese talks about the state of the film industry, The Office gets a reboot, The Marvels Box Office and the Rick And Morty Season 7 introduces the new voices behind the titular characters.
0:00 Make intro that sounds personal so people feel like they know yo...
2023-09-261h 13
Consider This from NPRWGA Reached A Tentative Deal With Studios. But The Strike Isn't Over Yet146 days.That's how long it took for the WGA to reach a tentative agreement with major Hollywood studios.WGA leadership is scheduled to vote Tuesday on accepting the new three-year deal. They'll pass it on to the guild's entire membership for ratification. It will take longer for the WGA membership to learn the details and vote. While this is happening, actors are still on the picket line. SAG-AFTRA hasn't reached an agreement yet.Until then, writers say they will stand in solidarity with actors, which means many TV shows and movies won't...
2023-09-2609 min
Consider This from NPRWGA Reached A Tentative Deal With Studios. But The Strike Isn't Over Yet146 days.That's how long it took for the WGA to reach a tentative agreement with major Hollywood studios.WGA leadership is scheduled to vote Tuesday on accepting the new three-year deal. They'll pass it on to the guild's entire membership for ratification. It will take longer for the WGA membership to learn the details and vote. While this is happening, actors are still on the picket line. SAG-AFTRA hasn't reached an agreement yet.Until then, writers say they will stand in solidarity with actors, which means many TV shows and movies won't...
2023-09-2609 min
The GenreVerse Podcast Network by LRM OnlineWE HAVE A DEAL! WGA Strike Update & A Very Sad Box Office | D-COGWeekend Box Office, WGA Strike, Writers Strike#BoxOffice #WGA #WGAStrike #DailyCOG #TheGenreVerseMERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/GenreVerse/shopDeadline On WGA Strike: https://deadline.com/2023/09/writers-strike-deal-wga-studios-1235551531/Visit www.lrmonline.com for these stories and more!Welcome to the Daily Cup of Genre!(00:00)- Intro & Around LRM(03:00)- WGA Strike Deal Made!(07:20)- I Was Wrong About 2023 Box Office(10:51)- Sad Weekend...
2023-09-2514 min
The GenreVerse Podcast Network by LRM OnlineGOOD NEWS! Maybe Crunchyroll's Fall 2023 Anime & WGA Strike Talks | D-COG#Anime #Crunchyroll #WGA #WGAStrike #DailyCOG #TheGenreVerseMERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/GenreVerse/shopVariety on WGA Talks: https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/wga-resumes-bargaining-ceos-record-1235729779/Crunchyroll Fall 2023 Schedule: https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2023/9/20/fall-anime-2023-crunchyrollVisit www.lrmonline.com for these stories and more!Welcome to the Daily Cup of Genre!(00:00)- Intro & Around LRM(03:45)- Crunchyroll's Fall 2023 Anime(09:27)- WGA Strike Talks Continue
2023-09-2119 min
IPA Sessions: A Podcast for Independent ArtistsSpecial Session: What Is The WGA/SAG Strike?In this Special Session I take the opportunity to sit down with some People in the film Industry to explain what the strike is for, why it's happening, and why it's worth it. WGA Strike Captain Leah Folta, SAG Strike Captain Hayden Hiebert, SAG Actor Brian Kruse, and Non-Union Actor/Writer Paul Zecharia joins me (Hollywood Teamster K. Jacob) to Discuss everything about the WGA/SAG Strike.
If you would like to Help Support the Strike and the Industry Workers, Check out these LINKS below, and follow these amazing guests on Instagram.
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2023-09-181h 23
Thrash 'n TreasureEp103 A Slice of WGA Strike w/ Tim Doyle! (Hollywood!)[Redacted] In solidarity with the WGA writer's strike, there shall be no puns this week to welcome Mr. Tim Doyle back to the torture chamber- I had one written, but I just couldn't pick it. This week, our favourite Sitcom writer/producer/creator returns from 65 (million) episodes ago to flick on the Killswitch Engage album, As Daylight Dies... before hitting the club for A Slice of Saturday Night. Plus, this affable chap thoroughly explains the WGA Writer's Strike, what it means for Hollywood, the future of Film/TV, the international repercussions terrifying the studios, the dangers of...
2023-09-171h 32Across The Spoiler-VerseHollywood Shows How GREEDY and STUPID it is | WGA Strikes, Dune 2 Delayed, Marvel Firings & More
Hollywood Shows How GREEDY and STUPID it is | WGA Strike Update, Dune 2 Delayed, Marvel Firings & More. We breakdown this weeks big movie news and stories and discuss the AMTPT vs WGA negotiations updates, why it's a bad idea to delay Dune 2, why it's good news for The Marvels, the firing of the writers behind Avengers Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars and much more.
#wga #AMTPT #HOLLYWOODSTRIKES #bobiger #disney #dune #dune2 #dunepart2 #themarvels #marvel #mcu #avengers #kang #kangdynasty #secretwars
0:00 Paul & Greg creating rapport for audience relatability
1:41 Box Office Rundown
9:08 Dune 2 Delayed, Actors Not Promoting Affecting Box Office
18:56 Marvels Taking IMAX...
2023-08-281h 18Strike Up the Conversation: Post Show Recaps Covers the Hollywood StrikesStrike Up the Conversation: WGA Negotiation update with Chelsea DavisonStrike Up the Conversation: WGA Negotiation update with Chelsea Davison
This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist.
Post Show Recaps covers the Hollywood Strike of 2023. Hosted by Doctor Amanda, this podcast features interviews with WGA and SAG-AFTRA members, plus others in and around the entertainment industry, to better understand what’s at stake for the films and TV shows we all love.
In this episode, we get...
2023-08-241h 13
Advanced TV HerstoryWomen Leaders of WGA and SAG-AFTRALabor Day 2023 will mark the major event of a combined strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Both unions are currently led by women: Fran Drescher, Meredith Stiehm, and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen. Even prior to the two union merger in 2012, SAG and AFTRA had elected nine strong and inspiring women to lead their labor causes like health and pension benefits, residuals, and managing during COVID. The WGA, first led by a woman in 2001, represents writers on a myriad of issues like credit, contracts, an...
2023-08-1643 min
A Conversation With Two GeeksEpisode 120 - WGA Negotiations UpdateSocial Media Link
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Main Topics:
WGA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: WGA AND AMPTP STILL ON STRIKE
“TALK TO ME” SEQUEL IN THE WORKS
FAIR PLAY - OFFICIAL TRAILER
“EXORCIST” AND “FRENCH CONNECTION” DIRECTOR WILLIAM FRIEDKIN PASSES AWAY AT 87
HBO ORDERS SUPERHERO COMEDY/SATIRE “THE FRANCHISE” FROM VEEP CREATOR TO SERIES
VFX WORKERS AT MARVEL STUDIOS TO UNIONIZE
UNSURE MILL: DISNEY TO SELL (POTENTIALLY) TO APPLE
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2023-08-1433 min
The Movie Knights RoundtableWhat you need to know about the latest WGA meeting! - The Movie Knights Roundtable00:00 - Scream 7 finds Christopher Landon (Freaky) as director05:57 - Marvel VFX artists attempt to unionize14:07 - WGA and AMPTP had a meeting...it didn't go well21:34 - William Friedkin passes away22:50 - Box OfficeFIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WRITERS AND ACTORS!https://www.wgacontract2023.org/https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/https://entertainmentcommunity.org/**Final Box Office Numbers**1. Barbie – $53M2. Meg 2: The Trench – 30M3. Oppenheimer – 29.1M4. TMNT: Mutant Mayhem – 28M...
2023-08-0832 min
Fandom on the RocksBonus Episode #44 - WGA Strike and a Swift RantFandom on the Rocks stands in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and are acting accordingly.
Though we are not Union members, we support the on-going strike in search of fair contracts and will be following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA rules regarding the promotion of struck work. This includes podcasts.
We will continue to post new bonus episodes (like this one!) about non-struck work (music! books! food! ourselves!) until the strike ends and a fair contract is negotiated.
Here are a few key notes from the FAQs about podcasts:
What kind...
2023-08-0741 min
The Rolling TapeNEWS 004: WGA & SAG on StrikeAs mentioned on the last news episode, this week we would be returning to discuss the biggest news item of the summer, and that is the topic of labor union disputes in Hollywood that have dramatically altered the film and entertainment industry in recent months. WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes respectively have instituted a lockdown over Hollywood and we’re going to be breaking down the background and key motivations behind the strikes along with how we’re seeing it impact our experiences as fans and journalists and how to support those on the front lines.Follow our...
2023-08-0256 minStrike Up the Conversation: Post Show Recaps Covers the Hollywood StrikesThe Writers Strike | A Discussion with WGA Member Franki ButlerThe Writers Strike | A Discussion with WGA Member Franki Butler
This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist.
Post Show Recaps provides a closer look at the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Amanda Rabinowitz speaks with WGA member Franki Butler (@FrankiTheB) about her experiences as a TV writer, the ongoing strike, her duties as a strike captain, the conversation surrounding AI technology in media, and the complications surrounding th...
2023-07-251h 06
All Vampires Are Gay: A Queer Supernatural Narrative Fiction PodcastA Word About the WGA StrikeClarification about our stance on the WGA strike and how that might affect future episodes of All Vampires Are Gay.
Information about the WGA:
https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Podcasts and the WGA Strike:
https://medium.com/@wgaaudio/guidelines-for-fiction-podcasters-during-the-wga-strike-2023-43bf0bbf07a1
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2023-07-1201 min
Sequelcast 2 and FriendsWGA Strike 2023 (GUEST: Joe Russo WGA Strike Captain, Co-Host of Post Mortem w/ Mick Garris)Host Mat Bradley-Tschirgi interviews Joe Russo (WGA Strike Captain, co-host of Post Mortem with Mick Garris) on the 2023 Writer's Guild of America Strike.
They speculate on how the streaming video market is different from the halcyon days when DVD was king, AI's influence on the industry, how the potential SAG strike on July 12 might affect the WGA strike, and more!
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2023-07-1020 min
80s TV LadiesStriking 9 to 5: Union Strong with WGA Strike Captain Katherine DiSavino“What do we want? Fair Pay! When do we want it? NOW!”The 80’s TV Ladies fast-forward from the 1980s to the RIGHT NOW – for a special "breaking news" episode about the ongoing 2023 WGA Writer’s Strike that is having a major impact on television production – and the future of entertainment as we know it. As the strike enters its third month writers and other guilds are calling out for “transformative change” and insisting “now is not the time to meet in the middle.”But what’s really going on? It's time for Writer's Strike 101. WGA Strike...
2023-07-051h 08
疲惫娇娃 CyberPink027 | 好莱坞编剧大罢工与人工智能的幽灵 WGA Strike and the Challenges of Generative Models【聊了什么The What】
为了抵制创作零工化和资本借用语言大模型去剥削本已经雪上加霜的编剧们，好莱坞的编剧们从从五月初开始了一场由工会WGA带领的旷日持久的罢工。上万名编剧加入罢工运动 ，多档谈话类节目停播，我们喜欢的深夜脱口秀和很多剧集都不同程度地受到了影响。
这集疲惫娇娃从这场罢工谈起，拷问资本，拷问人工智能的幽灵，以及解读被流媒体资本蚕食的处境堪忧的好莱坞创意“劳工”的处境。我们为此采访了电视电影编剧以及导演Maegan Houang黃志信，她也是此次WGA工会的罢工领袖(strike captain)之一。此次采访是英文，所以Maegan的观点由小蓝转述。
Movie and TV writers started a prolonged strike led by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in early May, demanding better revenue share from the studios and protection from the threat of artificial intelligence. The strike has resulted in the suspension of multiple talk shows, some of our favorite late-night shows, and delayed production of many drama series.
In this episode of CyberPink, we talk about the reasons behind this strike, and how streaming and the era of prestige TV changed the industry's revenue structure. We interviewed director and writer Maegan Houang, who is a strike captain at WGA, about why she decided to start the strike and what she thinks the studios need to do. The points she made (the interview was in English) were relayed and incorporated throughout the episodes.
【时间轴 The When】
1:10 好莱坞编剧大罢工是什么？发生了什么？
06:40 剧集创作零工化的真实代价
10:35 神圣的“编剧室“模式已经破产？
18:10 WGA和生成式大语言模型的对峙：如何区分人工智能创作与人的创作？
23:30 人类和”人工智能“的第一次接触，与第...
2023-07-0239 min
WGU Sage Advice with Chris BonnellWGA and WGU with Jim OgsburyIn this episode of the Sage Advice podcast, host Chris Bonnell interviews Jim Ogsbury, former Executive Director of the Western Governors Association (WGA). They discuss the powerful bipartisan collaboration between the WGA and Western Governors University (WGU), and their shared mission to impact the Western states and beyond.WGA, a non-partisan group of leaders focusing on policy rather than politics, was founded in 1984 to develop policies that address significant challenges such as natural resources, human services, economic development, international relations, and state governance. The association represents the governors of 19 states and three Pacific territories, with their policy...
2023-06-1432 min
The TV Campfire"WGA on Strike!" (Season 12 Premiere)With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years.Join writers Beau Willimon (WGA East), Julie Plec (WGA West), Zoanne Clack (WGA West), and Greg Iwinski (WGA East) for a first-hand discussion of the issues at stake, the safeguards that writers are fighting for, and why the ongoing strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives.This conversation...
2023-06-091h 17
Michelle Carey's Useless InformationThe Pen is Mighty: The WGA's Unyielding Battle for Writers' RightsIn this episode, we’re diving deep into the significance of the WGA and its vital role in championing writers’ rights and creative endeavors across the entertainment industry. Discover how the WGA fights for fair compensation, safeguards creative integrity, and negotiates groundbreaking agreements that shape the future of storytelling.
Join me as we uncover the WGA’s importance and explore this remarkable organization’s tireless dedication. Whether you're a writer, a fan of film and television, or simply curious about the inner workings of the entertainment industry, this episode will shed light on the invaluable work of the WGA...
2023-06-0219 min
Screen Speak#82 - WGA Strike Breakdown & Analysis Featuring Sofia HaanIn this episode, I talk with Sofia Haan (Writer) in depth (via breakdown/analysis) about the ongoing 2023 WGA Strike.Topics Include: Understanding Strikes and their Terminology, Past Writer Strikes, What This Current Strike Means, Predictions On When It Will End, Who The WGA Is Striking Against, What is the WGA, Why Writers Join the WGA, Other Entertainment Unions, Why the WGA is Striking, Artificial Intelligence Usage, Streaming Issues, WGA Proposals to the AMPTP, and more.Connect with SofiaSofia Haan is a Copywriter at a Content Marketing Agency, as well as Freelance Writer...
2023-06-022h 25
WOCU PodcastEpisode 1: WGA Strike: Impact on WOCWelcome to the first episode of the all new podcast from Women of Color Unite (WOCU)!
Join us as we get a colorful introduction to WOCU's founder, Cheryl L Bedford and WOCU's VP Manon De Reeper. Learn about who they are and how WOCU came to be. You definitely don't want to miss hearing about their first meeting!
Stick around to hear some insightful perspective on the current WGA strike and how this impacts women of color.
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2023-06-0158 minThe IMPROVE Podcast24. The 2023 WGA Writers Strike (and Project Updates!) – ChaseGood morning ladies and gentlemen! Welcome back to another episode of The IMPROVE Podcast.
A lot has happened in the last 3 weeks. The Writer’s Guild of America went on strike, tons of T.V. shows and movies have shut down production as a result, and I started outlining my next project.
We have a lot to talk about this week and I hope you enjoy this episode.
WGA Information:
https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/wga-negotiations-status-as-of-5-1-2023
https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/socia...
2023-05-2937 min
In Her Voice: A Women and Hollywood PodcastEp 14: Erica Saleh (Showrunner, Screenwriter and Serving Member of WGA's 2023 Negotiating Committee)Melissa interviews Erica Saleh (ONE OF US IS LYING) in a great conversation about the current writers strike, what it means to be a TV writer and how they work their way up the career ladder. This episode has a lot of excellent information about why this strike is so important at this moment in the entertainment business.
Erica Saleh is a New York City based TV writer, screenwriter, and playwright. Most recently she was the Creator/Showrunner of One of Us is Lying for Peacock. Prior credits include EVIL, INSTINCT, WISDOM OF THE CROWD and...
2023-05-2628 min
The Indestructible PodcastWGA Strike Support Podcast interviewing writer & Union Captain Nick Rothon this bonus special episode of the show Danny interviews Writer, member of the WGA, and union Captain Nick Roth. They get into the details as to what is currently occurring with the WGA strike. Why all creatives should be knowledgeable on the subject, and how you can help support.
We at the Indestructible Podcast Support the WGA Strike #WGAstrike
WGA Website: https://www.wga.org/
#strike #industry #news #interview #support.
2023-05-2634 min
Naked LunchTwo WGA Writers Sitting Around TalkingWith the Writers Guild of America on strike, Phil and David -- who've both been on the picket lines -- discuss how they each eventually became TV writers and longtime members of the WGA. Phil traces his journey from starting out as a "failed actor" in New York, while David talks about starting out as a journalist and editor at "Rolling Stone" magazine. To learn more about the WGA, go to https://www.wga.org/.To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about...
2023-05-2559 min
fiction/non/fictionThe Stakes of the Writers’ Strike: Benjamin Percy on the WGA Walkout, Streaming, and the Survival of ScreenwritingNovelist, screenwriter, and Writers Guild of America member Benjamin Percy joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss the Hollywood writers’ strike, which began May 2. Percy talks about several WGA contract proposals tied to streaming services’ rise in popularity, and reflects on how streaming has upended the traditional 22-episode television season, causing writers to scramble for work every 10 weeks. He explains how writers end up doing unpaid labor before shows are greenlit and highlights how a lack of transparency regarding streaming viewership numbers leads to writers being underpaid. He also analyzes why the WGA wants to limit the...
2023-05-1843 min
Full ScreenINDUSTRY TECH Roundup: Inside the WGA Strike & How it Impacts Streaming & TechIt’s pencils down and mics out!
We’re back with a brand new season and kicking things off today discussing the historic labor rights movement happening in Hollywood.
We begin the episode (00:00) by playing catchup with some pop culture and content highlights we missed over the past few weeks, including nepo babies, MET Gala, and - we’re so sorry to do this to you - Matty Healy.
In All Hands (13:32), we provide an overview of what the WGA is and recap the last major strike in 2007/2008. We then go over the three...
2023-05-171h 18The No Film School PodcastLive From the WGA Picket Line and Why It Matters to YouThe Writer’s Guild of America went on strike on May 2, 2023. The strike is more than just writers putting down their pens and picking up their picket signs, to fight for their rights. This strike also symbolizes “the beginning of a bigger conversation about morality and labor practices” throughout corporate America. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Recent interactions with union members out on the picket lines
Phil Rosenthal’s history with the WGA
What screenwriting is now compared to what it used to be
How detr...
2023-05-1142 min
Act Two PodcastWGA Strike (Week 1)Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how the WGA Strike has affected them and their projects, and suggest resources for WGA and pre-WGA writers to learn more about the Strike, why it's happening, and how it can affect them.
Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist
Music by 414Beg
2023-05-0922 min
LOWKEY GEEK!BLADE Delayed Due To WRITER'S STRIKE | How Will The WGA Strike Affect Future Marvel Productions? | Talking Talk PodcastThe WGA strike has caused its first movie production victim and forced BLADE to pause and delay production. Is Marvel's Blade movie cursed? What does the WGA Strike mean for future Marvel Productions? Keep watching and find out the current details and what I think of it all.
For the full Hollywood Reporter article, click here: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvels-blade-delayed-writers-strike-1235480828/
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2023-05-0627 min
The Broadcasters PodcastHollywood Production Halted By Protest from Writers Guild (WGA) Picket Lines (ep.276)The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has gone on strike due to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' refusal to address issues surrounding compensation for writers in the evolving media landscape, including the use of AI in screenwriting. The strike impacts over 800,000 direct employees and 2.4 million total supported in the industry, with $81 billion in industry wages and $186 billion in total production spending at stake. Major guilds and unions, including the SAG-AFTRA and Directors Guild of America, are supporting the WGA in negotiations with the AMPTP. The strike has resulted in many scripted projects being put on...
2023-05-0557 minScriptnotes PodcastSidecast: WGA on StrikeJust after midnight, the WGA officially went on strike. John explains what happened in the negotiating room and sets his sights on the picket line. Where do the negotiations stand? What are the next steps for WGA members? Links: * [WGA Strike Announcement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/announcements/wga-on-strike) * [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf) * [2023 WGA […]
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2023-05-0209 min
The Worst of All Possible WorldsSPECIAL INTERVIEW: The WGA Prepares to Strike (w/ Colby Day)Tonight at midnight, all union contracts governing how screenplays are written and paid for will expire unless a deal is reached between Hollywood and the Writers Guild of America. To find out what's been happening and what the implications of a writers' strike would be on the entertainment industry, Josh sat down and talked with WGA screenwriter Colby Day, whose upcoming film Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, and Paul Dano, is scheduled to be released by Netflix this fall.
Follow the WGA on social media:
WGA West on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
WGA East on Twitter / I...
2023-05-0239 min
What The Hell Is Michael Jamin Talking About?078 - WGA Writers' StrikeThe WGA Writers' Strike and what it means for WGA Members, Pre-WGA Members, and the film industry. The WGA Writers' strike is set to vote next week on May 1, 2023.Show NotesThe History of WGA Writers' Strikes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America_strikeWGA.org Strike Authorization Approved at 97.85% - https://www.wgacontract2023.org/updates/strike-authorization-vote-resultsFree Monthly Webinar - https://michaeljamin.com/op/webinar-registration/Michael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free
2023-04-2644 minThe No Film School PodcastWGA Strikes for Everybody, Plus Ray Romano, and Falling Out of LoveWhat are some ways can you support the writer’s union if they end up going on strike? What should you do when you find yourself resenting the project you are working on? What did Ray Romano learn from his directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important
Shows being bought out with no residuals
How the rest of the industry benefits from writers strikes
Television show production during a strike...
2023-04-131h 10
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderWGA rules! Inside the comedy writer battles for correct compensation with Rich TalaricoRich Talarico is a 20+ year WGA member and two-time show captain who also served as strike captain during the 2007-2008 strike. He is a Peabody® Award winning and four-time Emmy® nominated writer and producer best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich wrote and produced on shows like MADtv, Review, Saturday Night Live & The Tonight Show. Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City. Rich appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and numerous TV ads including A&W Root Beer's classic commercial, "Mr. Dumass.” more at richtalarico.com . Rich i...
2022-08-2137 min
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderWGA rules! Inside the comedy writer battles for correct compensation with Rich TalaricoRich Talarico is a 20+ year WGA member and two-time show captain who also served as strike captain during the 2007-2008 strike. He is a Peabody® Award winning and four-time Emmy® nominated writer and producer best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich wrote and produced on shows like MADtv, Review, Saturday Night Live & The Tonight Show. Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City. Rich appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and numerous TV ads including A&W Root Beer's classic commercial, "Mr. Dumass.” more at richtalarico.com . Rich i...
2022-08-2136 min
Pat & Jon on Their Best BehaviorEp. 72: WGA's Best Screenplays of the 21st Century [w/ Brittany Perlmuter]Lists! We love to hate 'em, folks! This week, Pat and a congested Jon are joined once again by Brittany Perlmuter to talk about the WGA's recent list of the best screenplays of the 21st century (so far). The gang discusses which picks the WGA got right, which ones they got wrong, and which ones would appear on our lists if someone only had the good sense to ask! The boys also pick Brittany's brain on what she looks for in a screenplay as a talent agent, and Pat insults the city of Cleveland multiple times—but by accident, fo...
2021-12-161h 20
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Stacy Wand, Prairie Farms* *Pam Coy, Viking Village Foods*Stacy Wand, Prairie Farms & Pamela Coy, Viking Village Foods in Reedsburg, are featured in the fifteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast, hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Prairie Farms.
Brandon Scholz features Prairie Farms Sales and Marketing Manager Stacy Wand.
Wand has over 20 years of extensive experience in the dairy industry that began with dairy plants in Dubuque, IA, spending 9 years with Swiss Valley Farms and 12 years with Prairie Farms Dairy, whe...
2021-07-2837 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast #14 *Joe Ewest & Scott Engstrom, Graphic Knowledge & Magnetic Advertising* *David Weber, St. Germain Sentry Foods*Joe Ewest & Scott Engstrom, Graphic Knowledge & Magnetic Advertising and David Weber, St. Germain Sentry are featured in the fourteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast, hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Graphic Knowledge/Magnetic Advertising Director of Operations Joe Ewest and CEO & Owner Scott Engstrom.
With more than 25 years of marketing and advertising industry experience, Scott has partnered with many of the top agencies in supporting and bu...
2021-07-1546 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Leslie Sarasin, FMI* *Brandon Sosinsky, Poynette and Pardeeville Piggly Wigglys*Welcome to the thirteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO of The Food Industry Association.
FMI is a champion for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to members’ fundamental mission of feeding and enriching society. The reach and impact of their work is extensive, ultimately touching the lives of over 100 million households in the...
2021-07-0143 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Seth & Jacob Fochs, Krueger Wholesale Florist* *Ted Balistreri, Sendik's Food Market*Welcome to the twelfth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Seth Fochs, Chief Operating Officer, and Jacob Fochs, Director of Business Development, Krueger Wholesale Florist. Starting at Krueger Wholesale Florist at the age of 18, Seth brings over 35 years of floral industry experience to the continuously growing company. Jacob began learning the floral industry while working at Krueger Wholesale through high school and col...
2021-06-1539 min
GrocerCast*GrocerCast: The Official WGA Podcast!* *Chris Randerson, Anheuser-Busch* *Doug Rinehart, Dick's Fresh Market*Welcome to the eleventh episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
Scholz features Anheuser-Busch Senior Key Account Manager, Large Format, Wisconsin Chain Grocery Chris Randerson. Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Randerson graduated from Appleton Xavier High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Randerson's 28 years of experience in the beer business began at LBJ Distributors in Little Chute, Wi...
2021-06-0332 min
GrocerCast*GrocerCast: The Official WGA Podcast!* *Rich Wise & Brad Miller, Valley Cooperative Association* *Tim & Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe's Market**Welcome to the tenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
This week’s episode spotlights Rich Wise, CEO of Valley Cooperative Association, a provider of the finest baking and brewing ingredients, supplies, and business services to support Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rich has spent his entire working career at Valley, starting out as a Buyer. He also has served as the Purchasing Man...
2021-05-2038 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Member Spotlight Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin* & *Jeff Tate, Watertown/Waterloo Piggly Wiggly*Welcome to the ninth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
This week’s episode spotlights Chad Vincent, who serves as CEO of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, leading the efforts to build demand and awareness for Wisconsin’s $50B dairy agriculture business. Vincent has an extensive business / marketing / general management / international background, driving growth at companies around the world including roles such as the President of Mi...
2021-05-0524 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Member Spotlight Don Symonds, Lipari Foods* & *James Hyland, Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.*Welcome to the eighth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This week’s episode spotlights Don Symonds, Director of Events and Trade Relations for Lipari Foods. Mr. Symonds has worked his entire life in the supermarket industry in a multitude of positions that have allowed him experience in retail operations, wholesale sales, and distribution and direct store distribution. With over ten years of serving on the WGA Board of Directors, Mr. Symonds is a staple at WGA events.
2021-04-2236 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Steve Mueller, BPI Color & Greg Hansen, Hansen's IGA*Welcome to the seventh episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
Brandon Scholz spotlights WGA Member Steve Mueller, President & Owner of BPI Color since 1990. BPI Color was named WGA Vendor of the year in 2017. The company is the mastermind behind the signs and backdrops used for WGA Awards and numerous WGA events. Mueller has assisted numerous members with their inside and outside signage.
The second member spotlight features Greg Hansen, owner of Hansen's IGA, with eleven locatio...
2021-04-0829 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Dan Williamson, Kemps* *Candie Baker, Webster's Marketplace*Welcome to the sixth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights Kemps Central Division Vice President of Sales Dan Williamson, a true leader in the industry. Williamson spent the first 19 years of his career running independent grocery stores in the Fox Valley before he joined Kemps in 1996. Additionally, Williamson has served on the WGA Board of Directors since 2018.
The second member spotlight features Candie Baker, Second-Generation Owner & Operator of Webster's M...
2021-03-2528 min
GrocerCastGrocercast: Member Spotlights *Rick Roth, Great Lakes Coca-Cola* & *Jeff Maurer, Maurer's Market*Welcome to the fifth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights Great Lakes Coca-Cola General Manager Rick Roth. He began his Coca-Cola career as a route salesman in Stevens Point in 1990 before moving to various other leadership positions in the company. Roth serves on the WGA Board of Directors.
The second member spotlight features Jeff Maurer, Owner of Maurer's Market in Wisconsin Dells; additionally, Maurer is the Co-Owner of Fresh Ma...
2021-03-1130 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Featuring Greg Ferrara, NGA* & *Member Spotlight Mike Coppersmith, New London Festival Foods*Welcome to the fourth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz features National Grocers Association President & CEO Greg Ferrara, who is responsible for working closely with NGA’s Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic vision which advances the Association’s efforts and public policy positions in support of the independent supermarket industry.
For this week's Member Spotlight, Scholz interviews industry leader & New London Festival Foods Owner Mike Coppersmith. Along...
2021-02-2530 min
Paper TeamTV Writing Conditions and WGA Win – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT208)Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about ideal writing conditions, writing essentials, and predatory representation contracts.
Plus, we discuss the latest news, including the WGA/WME agreement, and problematic behaviors in our industry.
Content
TV Writing Questions: Ideal writing conditions and predatory contracts (00:32)
TV Writing News: WGA/WME Agreement, problematic behaviors, and a new OTT (21:14)
Links
WGA Agreement with WME
"Gina Carano fired from ‘Mandalorian’ after social media posts" - PBS News Hour
"More Voices Speak Out Against Joss Whedon's Conduct" - Deadline
"ViacomCBS' Paramount+ Campaign During Super Bowl" - AdWeek
"Frasier Revival Eyed at Paramount+" - TV Line...
2021-02-2232 min
Mike, Mike, and OscarWGA/MUAHS Noms + Re-Reviewing Sound of Metal - ORC 2/19/21Oscar Race Checkpoint returns with our WGA Award Noms deep dive, a Mee-Maw centric breakdown of all the latest frizz from the Make-Up & Hair Stylists Guild, and then we revisit & re-review Sound of Metal, each of us with new takeaways & favorite performances.
What is This Episode? - Top of Show
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WGA NOMINATIONS ANALYSIS:
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Original Screenplay Category:
Noms - 2:24
Palm Springs is Having a Moment - 3:50
Judas and the Strong Showing - 5:28
Where’s Minari, Mank, and Soul? - 7:47
Recent WGA Original History + Stats - 10:07
Snubs - 13:14
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Adapted Screenplay Category:
Ineligible Contender Snubs - 18:28
(And What Nomadland Winning Globes Would Mean)
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2021-02-191h 13
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Matt Selvig, Bernatello's Foods & Dave Spiegelhoff, Gooseberries Fresh Food Market*Welcome to the third episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights two prominent WGA members:
Matt Selvig, otherwise known as "Motzza Matt," is the Advertising & Promotions Manager for Bernatello's Foods. Selvig and his team at Bernatello's Foods have been long-time supporters of the WGA – you’ve seen them at the Grocers Innovation Expo, the Grocery Industry Golf Outing, and other WGA events.
Dave Spiegelhoff is the Owner of Gooseberries Fresh Food Marke...
2021-02-1129 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Mark Maloney, Russ Davis Wholesale & Ralph Malicki, Malicki's Piggly Wiggly*Welcome to the second episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights two prominent WGA members: Mark Maloney, Director of Regional Sales for Russ Davis Wholesale and Crazy Fresh in Wisconsin & Ralph Malicki, Owner of Malicki's Piggly Wiggly in Racine and Oak Creek. Maloney and his team at Russ Davis Wholesale have been long-time supporters of the WGA – you’ve seen them at the Grocers Innovation Expo, the Grocery Industry Golf Outing, and other WGA events...
2021-01-2926 minAct Two PodcastWGA 101: Interview with Ben Shiffrin, WGA CaptainBecoming a member of the Writer's Guild of America is an important milestone for every Screenwriter, and a significant hurdle in accessing a consistent and successful career. In this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with Screenwriter and WGA Captain Ben Shiffrin to discuss the basics of WGA membership, the pitfalls of a non-WGA deal and how to combat them, and the myriad of helpful resources available to Screenwriters that few even know exist (whether you're a member or not!).
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2021-01-251h 11
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Featuring Kevin Coupe, Morning News Beat & Dave Hediger, Abby's County Market*Welcome to GrocerCast, WGA's first podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news. In this debut episode, Brandon speaks with Morning News Beat Editor Kevin Coupe, a longtime industry observer and expert on trends in the grocery industry. Coupe has also been a frequent speaker at the WGA Grocers Innovation Expo. The second guest is Abby County Market Owner Dave Hediger, a WGA member and grocery industry leader.
2021-01-1426 min
Writers Group TherapySession 116 - Interview with "Power Project" screenwriter Mattson Tomlin - 2020 WGA MBA - Mulin on Disney+ - Back on Set with CovidIn this session, we talk with Mattson Tomlin, the screenwriter of the action/sci-fi Netflix film "Power Project." (23:15) Mattson also scripted and produced the upcoming film "Little Fish" starring Olivia Cooke and has gained attention for being brought onboard to co-write "The Batman" with Matt Reeves. We also discuss the new WGA MBA contract, Mulan and other big budget films on the small screen, and back on set in Covd.
SHOW NOTES:
"Power Project" on Netflix: http://www.netflix.com/watch/80204465
2020 WGA Theatrical & TV Minimum Basic Agreement: https://www.wga.org/contracts/contracts/mba
"Mulan" on Di...
2020-08-1841 minPaper TeamFonts, International Writing, and 2020 WGA MBA – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT183)Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about reference letters, international writing programs, spec script timelines, and title page fonts.
Plus, we take a look at the latest business news, notably the new WGA 2020 MBA and success stories of past guests.
Content
Shout-Outs and Updates (00:32)
TV Writing Questions: Reference letters, international writing programs, spec script timeline, and title page fonts (04:36)
TV Writing News: 2020 WGA MBA, past guests' overall deals, and series pick-up (18:01)
Links
Nickelodeon Animation Writing Program ft. Katherine Wells (PT179)
Building Your Career as a TV Writer ft. LaToya Morgan (PT111)
DaFont
Summary of the Tentative 2020 WGA MBA
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2020-07-2700 minWriters Group TherapySession 111 - Screenwriter and Blogger Jaime Jessup - WGA News - Hollywood Logjam - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - HITRECORD - SXSW
In this session of Writers Group Therapy, we interview screenwriter and blogger Jaime Jessup. Also: WGA News, Virtual SXSW, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Writers Room, HITRECORD.org and more.
SHOW NOTES:
Jaime Jessup's Blogs: http://calamityjay.blogspot.com/
https://medium.com/@calamityjay
SXSW-Amazon Virtual Fest Sets Lineup for April 27 Launch
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sxsw-amazon-virtual-fest-sets-slim-lineup-april-27-launch-1291101
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Mulling How to Incorporate COVID-19 Into Season 8
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/brooklyn-nine-nine-mulling-how-incorporate-covid-19-season-8-1291440
SAG-AFTRA, Studios in Talks on How Long Actors Can Be Held Under Contract
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...
2020-04-2843 minWriters Group TherapySession 108 - WGT Live - Hollywood working virtually - Covid 19 vs Hollywood - WGA says no strike in May - Paradigm signs WGA agreement
This special session was recorded live on Facebook. Watch the video at https://www.facebook.com/1576537085753881/videos/653104418858442
In this session, we discuss writing about a crisis IN the middle of the crisis, increased copyright fees, Hollywood working virtually, WGA news, and more.
Show Notes:
Writers Group Therapy on Podchaser.com: https://www.podchaser.com/WGTherapy
Copyright Fee Schedule: https://www.copyright.gov/about/2020-fees.pdf
Screencraft Virtual Screenwriting Summit: https://screencraft.org/virtualsummit/
WGA May Work Under Expired Contract: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/writers-guild-may-work-under-expired-contract-won-t-seek-strike-vote-prior-expiration-1286326
Paradigm Signs WGA Agreement: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pa...
2020-03-2526 minWriters Group TherapySession 107 - Expat Comedy Podcast - WGA - Covid 19 vs Hollywood - More Pilot Season
On this session, Tom interviews Rachanee about her new comedy podcast "Ex Pat." Also, we discuss how Covid 19 is impacting Hollywood and how you can prepare for it, WGA and NBCUniversal, more Pilot Season news, Streamers and Basic Cable channel alliances.
SHOW NOTES:
Covid 19: In the week between recording this episode and publishing it, massive changes swept Hollywood as concerns about the Covid 19 virus have spread. The number of cancellations expanded exponentially since then. So to simplify these notes, this link provides Indiewire’s comprehensive list of cancellations in Hollywood and Entertainment: https://www.indiewire.com/2020...
2020-03-1729 minWriters Group TherapySession 105 - Awards Season - Oscar and WGA Nominees - Pilot Season - Star Wars The Rise of SkywalkerIn this session of Writers Group Therapy we discuss Awards Season including the Oscar and WGA Awards nominations, Pilot Season, What's next for Disney+, and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
SHOW NOTES:
WGA Awards Nominations: https://awards.wga.org/awards/nominees-winners
Deadline.com's Primetime Pilot Panic section: https://deadline.com/category/primetime-pilot-panic/
Disney+ Subscribers Cancelling After Finale of Mandalorian: https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-subscribers-canceling-disney-plus/
Tom on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomloveman
2020-01-2133 min