http://odeo.com/channels/977-Sam-and-Jim-go-to-Hollywood no The comedy and tragedy of writing for Hollywood. The comedy and tragedy of writing for Hollywood. Sam and Jim go to Hollywood en 40 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:30:00 -0700 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:30:00 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/23445388-Show-44-The-New-TV-World-Order Where the #@$% have we been?!   ...Scouting out the new landscapes of business in Hollywood, among other things. Where the #@$% have we been?!   ...Scouting out the new landscapes of business in Hollywood, among other things. Where the #@$% have we been?!   ...Scouting out the new landscapes of business in Hollywood, among other things. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-02,23445388 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:30:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22601596-Show-43-Discrimination Ageism?  Sexism?  Racism? That's the big listener mail topic this time.  There's more mail, of course, and the inevitable career update (hint:  we're being flown to Seattle!  Woo-hoo!)   Ageism?  Sexism?  Racism? That's the big listener mail topic this time.  There's more mail, of course, and the inevitable career update (hint:  we're being flown to Seattle!  Woo-hoo!)   Ageism?  Sexism?  Racism? That's the big listener mail topic this time.  There's more mail, of course, and the inevitable career update (hint:  we're being flown to Seattle!  Woo-hoo!)   tag:odeo.com,2008-06-10,22601596 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:12:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22518494-Show-42-Between-Scenes That's a good time for things to happen in a screenplay. In real life, though, it's a good time to do a podcast.  While we're waiting for, well, anything to happen, we do a quick career check-in and answer MORE listener mail.  That's a good time for things to happen in a screenplay. In real life, though, it's a good time to do a podcast.  While we're waiting for, well, anything to happen, we do a quick career check-in and answer MORE listener mail.  That's a good time for things to happen in a screenplay. In real life, though, it's a good time to do a podcast.  While we're waiting for, well, anything to happen, we do a quick career check-in and answer MORE listener mail.  tag:odeo.com,2008-05-15,22518494 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22435279-Show-41-In-The-Mix That's what they call it when you're up for a staff job... ...but they haven't called your name yet.  A little career update and lots of listener Q&A, including our thoughts on videogame writing. That's what they call it when you're up for a staff job... ...but they haven't called your name yet.  A little career update and lots of listener Q&A, including our thoughts on videogame writing. That's what they call it when you're up for a staff job... ...but they haven't called your name yet.  A little career update and lots of listener Q&A, including our thoughts on videogame writing. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-17,22435279 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:36:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22222114-Show-40-Three-Years-Old Three years of podcasting, forty shows in the can... and finally, we listen to our audience.  This episode:  listener mail, and some overview on what we've learned so far. Three years of podcasting, forty shows in the can... and finally, we listen to our audience.  This episode:  listener mail, and some overview on what we've learned so far. Three years of podcasting, forty shows in the can... and finally, we listen to our audience.  This episode:  listener mail, and some overview on what we've learned so far. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-01,22222114 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:26:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22131564-Show-39-Ding-Dong-the-Strike-is-Dead At long last, the WGA strike is over.  What does it mean for the future of Hollywood?  More importantly, what does it mean for us? At long last, the WGA strike is over.  What does it mean for the future of Hollywood?  More importantly, what does it mean for us? At long last, the WGA strike is over.  What does it mean for the future of Hollywood?  More importantly, what does it mean for us? tag:odeo.com,2008-02-11,22131564 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:02:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22004615-Show-38-Showrunners-in-Training TV is in BIG trouble. We applied for a WGA program to train future showrunners -- and damned if they didn't accept us... TV is in BIG trouble. We applied for a WGA program to train future showrunners -- and damned if they didn't accept us... TV is in BIG trouble. We applied for a WGA program to train future showrunners -- and damned if they didn't accept us... tag:odeo.com,2008-01-10,22004615 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:29:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22004618-Show-37-Writing-the-Future-and-You The WGA strike is all about the Internet...  Why?  Because it's the future -- for all of us.  An inside take on what's going on and our thoughts about where Hollywood is heading.  Get ready:  everything you know is about to change. The WGA strike is all about the Internet...  Why?  Because it's the future -- for all of us.  An inside take on what's going on and our thoughts about where Hollywood is heading.  Get ready:  everything you know is about to change. The WGA strike is all about the Internet...  Why?  Because it's the future -- for all of us.  An inside take on what's going on and our thoughts about where Hollywood is heading.  Get ready:  everything you know is about to change. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-16,22004618 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:36:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22004624-Show-36-Striking-Out Still walking and waiting... An update from the picket lines, some thoughts on the latest contract offer, Sam's mom is finally impressed, and a shout out for help on our new projects. Still walking and waiting... An update from the picket lines, some thoughts on the latest contract offer, Sam's mom is finally impressed, and a shout out for help on our new projects. Still walking and waiting... An update from the picket lines, some thoughts on the latest contract offer, Sam's mom is finally impressed, and a shout out for help on our new projects. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-04,22004624 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:26:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22004675-Show-35-WGA-On-Strike The second installment of our strike series. The deadline passed.  Now we're on the picket lines.  The latest updates, and why you shouldn't even think about scab work. The second installment of our strike series. The deadline passed.  Now we're on the picket lines.  The latest updates, and why you shouldn't even think about scab work. The second installment of our strike series. The deadline passed.  Now we're on the picket lines.  The latest updates, and why you shouldn't even think about scab work. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-06,22004675 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:11:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/22004683-Show-34-Strike The Stephen King pilot is turned in... ...just in time for a strike.  What it all looks like through the smoke as California burns... The Stephen King pilot is turned in... ...just in time for a strike.  What it all looks like through the smoke as California burns... The Stephen King pilot is turned in... ...just in time for a strike.  What it all looks like through the smoke as California burns... tag:odeo.com,2007-10-23,22004683 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:16:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/16804433-Show-33-Careful-What-You-Wish-For tag:odeo.com,2007-09-18,16804433 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:40:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004701-Show-33-Careful-What-You-Wish-For ...You might get another podcast Or, in our case, find yourself pondering more career options than you ever expected.  Each with complications you never anticipated, too. PS:  in big bold letters, let us say here and now, WE'RE SORRY it took so freakin' long to get this episode made.  As we'll explain, we've been, well, kinda busy. ...You might get another podcast Or, in our case, find yourself pondering more career options than you ever expected.  Each with complications you never anticipated, too. PS:  in big bold letters, let us say here and now, WE'RE SORRY it took so freakin' long to get this episode made.  As we'll explain, we've been, well, kinda busy. ...You might get another podcast Or, in our case, find yourself pondering more career options than you ever expected.  Each with complications you never anticipated, too. PS:  in big bold letters, let us say here and now, WE'RE SORRY it took so freakin' long to get this episode made.  As we'll explain, we've been, well, kinda busy. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-18,22004701 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:40:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/10182313-Show-32-The-Room tag:odeo.com,2007-03-22,10182313 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:34:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004709-Show-32-The-Room A nice place to visit... ...which is good, cause we sorta live there.  Further reflections on this whole "being on staff" experience as we write our first episode of The Dead Zone and prepare to send it into production. A nice place to visit... ...which is good, cause we sorta live there.  Further reflections on this whole "being on staff" experience as we write our first episode of The Dead Zone and prepare to send it into production. A nice place to visit... ...which is good, cause we sorta live there.  Further reflections on this whole "being on staff" experience as we write our first episode of The Dead Zone and prepare to send it into production. tag:odeo.com,2007-03-21,22004709 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:34:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/6634473-Show-31-We-re-On-Staff tag:odeo.com,2007-01-21,6634473 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:21:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004758-Show-31-We-re-On-Staff Finally! Reflections on finally getting to the place we set out to reach so long ago:  the writers' room. Finally! Reflections on finally getting to the place we set out to reach so long ago:  the writers' room. Finally! Reflections on finally getting to the place we set out to reach so long ago:  the writers' room. tag:odeo.com,2007-01-21,22004758 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:21:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/4162893-Show-30-the-Tipping-Point tag:odeo.com,2006-12-15,4162893 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:49:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004775-Show-30-the-Tipping-Point Our journey enters a new phase... ...or so we hope.  This is a big (and much-delayed) update on developments in our career -- and our personal battles with our own hearts and minds. Our journey enters a new phase... ...or so we hope.  This is a big (and much-delayed) update on developments in our career -- and our personal battles with our own hearts and minds. Our journey enters a new phase... ...or so we hope.  This is a big (and much-delayed) update on developments in our career -- and our personal battles with our own hearts and minds. tag:odeo.com,2006-12-15,22004775 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:49:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/2256387-Show-29-Agents tag:odeo.com,2006-10-27,2256387 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:29:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004827-Show-29-Agents Do you need one? Of course.  But when?  And why?  Just what DO they do? Do you need one? Of course.  But when?  And why?  Just what DO they do? Do you need one? Of course.  But when?  And why?  Just what DO they do? tag:odeo.com,2006-10-27,22004827 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:29:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/2082704-Show-28-Pitching-Stephen-King tag:odeo.com,2006-10-04,2082704 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 22:24:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004833-Show-28-Pitching-Stephen-King His book sold a million copies... but can we sell one TV show based on it?  Months of hard work are put to the test as we start making the rounds to the networks. His book sold a million copies... but can we sell one TV show based on it?  Months of hard work are put to the test as we start making the rounds to the networks. His book sold a million copies... but can we sell one TV show based on it?  Months of hard work are put to the test as we start making the rounds to the networks. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-04,22004833 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:24:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1787103-Show-27-Good-to-Great tag:odeo.com,2006-08-24,1787103 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:05:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004835-Show-27-Good-to-Great Moving your story to the next level... it ain't easy, but it has to be done.  We've got a few thougths for you that might help, and, as always, a career update. Moving your story to the next level... it ain't easy, but it has to be done.  We've got a few thougths for you that might help, and, as always, a career update. Moving your story to the next level... it ain't easy, but it has to be done.  We've got a few thougths for you that might help, and, as always, a career update. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-24,22004835 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:05:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1787100-Show-26-Breaking-in-and-Cracking-Up tag:odeo.com,2006-08-10,1787100 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:01:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004902-Show-26-Breaking-in-and-Cracking-Up Perseverance is the key... ...to getting through the door in Hollywood, despite the rejections.  But getting in isn't the end:  you still have to find inner strength to push ahead.  We talk about some books and experiences with this struggle, and share our own tips. Perseverance is the key... ...to getting through the door in Hollywood, despite the rejections.  But getting in isn't the end:  you still have to find inner strength to push ahead.  We talk about some books and experiences with this struggle, and share our own tips. Perseverance is the key... ...to getting through the door in Hollywood, despite the rejections.  But getting in isn't the end:  you still have to find inner strength to push ahead.  We talk about some books and experiences with this struggle, and share our own tips. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-10,22004902 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:01:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1305394-Show-25-The-Pitch tag:odeo.com,2006-06-07,1305394 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:07:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004925-Show-25-The-Pitch Talk is cheap... but getting people to listen means investing in your idea. You need to take your time, groom your message and learn to spend your words wisely.  For TV, film or even a podcast, the pitch is crucial. Talk is cheap... but getting people to listen means investing in your idea. You need to take your time, groom your message and learn to spend your words wisely.  For TV, film or even a podcast, the pitch is crucial. Talk is cheap... but getting people to listen means investing in your idea. You need to take your time, groom your message and learn to spend your words wisely.  For TV, film or even a podcast, the pitch is crucial. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-07,22004925 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 13:07:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1251949-Show-24-A-Cry-for-Help tag:odeo.com,2006-05-27,1251949 Sat, 27 May 2006 20:07:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004942-Show-24-A-Cry-for-Help Yes, it's "A Very Special Episode." No, Sam hasn't gone suicidal on us.  But instead of talking Hollywood, we're asking for your help.  We're plotting a new podcast with skits and song -- hell, it might even be funny. Yes, it's "A Very Special Episode." No, Sam hasn't gone suicidal on us.  But instead of talking Hollywood, we're asking for your help.  We're plotting a new podcast with skits and song -- hell, it might even be funny. Yes, it's "A Very Special Episode." No, Sam hasn't gone suicidal on us.  But instead of talking Hollywood, we're asking for your help.  We're plotting a new podcast with skits and song -- hell, it might even be funny. tag:odeo.com,2006-05-27,22004942 Sat, 27 May 2006 13:07:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1217619-Show-23-Sam-is-Half-Empty tag:odeo.com,2006-05-20,1217619 Sat, 20 May 2006 01:33:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004945-Show-23-Sam-is-Half-Empty ...and Jim is Half Full We wish we were talking about a glass, not our uncertain job prospects.  It's staffing season in Hollywood, and there's lots of jobs out there -- or not many at all.  It all depends on how you look at it (and just what's in that glass you're drinking). ...and Jim is Half Full We wish we were talking about a glass, not our uncertain job prospects.  It's staffing season in Hollywood, and there's lots of jobs out there -- or not many at all.  It all depends on how you look at it (and just what's in that glass you're drinking). ...and Jim is Half Full We wish we were talking about a glass, not our uncertain job prospects.  It's staffing season in Hollywood, and there's lots of jobs out there -- or not many at all.  It all depends on how you look at it (and just what's in that glass you're drinking). tag:odeo.com,2006-05-19,22004945 Fri, 19 May 2006 18:33:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/1074627-Show-22-One-Fine-Day tag:odeo.com,2006-04-13,1074627 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:24:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004964-Show-22-One-Fine-Day Friday April 7th From a big studio meeting to our first gig on a panel of experts, it was one helluva ride... Friday April 7th From a big studio meeting to our first gig on a panel of experts, it was one helluva ride... Friday April 7th From a big studio meeting to our first gig on a panel of experts, it was one helluva ride... tag:odeo.com,2006-04-12,22004964 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:24:00 -0700 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/976886-Show-21-Hollywood-Friends tag:odeo.com,2006-03-30,976886 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:07:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004970-Show-21-Hollywood-Friends Is the whole idea a contradiction? Can you trust anyone out here, or is jaded cynicism all there is? Is the whole idea a contradiction? Can you trust anyone out here, or is jaded cynicism all there is? Is the whole idea a contradiction? Can you trust anyone out here, or is jaded cynicism all there is? tag:odeo.com,2006-03-29,22004970 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:07:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/976885-Show-20-The-Moment-of-Truth tag:odeo.com,2006-03-15,976885 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:47:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004978-Show-20-The-Moment-of-Truth It's showtime After all these years, we've finally got the whole package for the first time. We've written our scripts. We have our team in place. Staffing season is coming... It's showtime After all these years, we've finally got the whole package for the first time. We've written our scripts. We have our team in place. Staffing season is coming... It's showtime After all these years, we've finally got the whole package for the first time. We've written our scripts. We have our team in place. Staffing season is coming... tag:odeo.com,2006-03-15,22004978 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:47:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/735709-Show-19-Are-you-good-enough tag:odeo.com,2006-02-17,735709 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:36:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22004988-Show-19-Are-you-good-enough Or are you just deluded? How can you tell? We risked it all to come to Hollywood -- but was that really a smart move? Is facing an American Idol style train wreck the only way to find out? Or are you just deluded? How can you tell? We risked it all to come to Hollywood -- but was that really a smart move? Is facing an American Idol style train wreck the only way to find out? Or are you just deluded? How can you tell? We risked it all to come to Hollywood -- but was that really a smart move? Is facing an American Idol style train wreck the only way to find out? tag:odeo.com,2006-02-16,22004988 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:36:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/701045-Show-18-When-Reality-Attacks tag:odeo.com,2006-02-07,701045 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:01:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22005005-Show-18-When-Reality-Attacks Reality TV messed up our career ...but became a full-time gig for our friend Dan. So what's it like writing shows that "don't have writers?" And just how fascinating are those celebrities, anyway? Listen up, he'll tell you. Reality TV messed up our career ...but became a full-time gig for our friend Dan. So what's it like writing shows that "don't have writers?" And just how fascinating are those celebrities, anyway? Listen up, he'll tell you. Reality TV messed up our career ...but became a full-time gig for our friend Dan. So what's it like writing shows that "don't have writers?" And just how fascinating are those celebrities, anyway? Listen up, he'll tell you. tag:odeo.com,2006-02-06,22005005 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:01:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/688200-Show-17-ABC-speaks tag:odeo.com,2006-02-01,688200 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:49:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22005008-Show-17-ABC-speaks The verdict is in... ...But what is it? And what have we been sentenced to? The verdict is in... ...But what is it? And what have we been sentenced to? The verdict is in... ...But what is it? And what have we been sentenced to? tag:odeo.com,2006-02-01,22005008 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:49:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/661526-Show-16-Living-in-Limbo tag:odeo.com,2006-01-23,661526 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:00:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22005022-Show-16-Living-in-Limbo Is our pilot dead? Or will the ABC grant clemency? What do we write next? Where does our next paycheck come from? How will we clothe our children? What's for lunch? So many questions hang unresolved... Is our pilot dead? Or will the ABC grant clemency? What do we write next? Where does our next paycheck come from? How will we clothe our children? What's for lunch? So many questions hang unresolved... Is our pilot dead? Or will the ABC grant clemency? What do we write next? Where does our next paycheck come from? How will we clothe our children? What's for lunch? So many questions hang unresolved... tag:odeo.com,2006-01-22,22005022 Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/661525-Show-15-Too-Rich-and-Too-Thin tag:odeo.com,2006-01-20,661525 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 04:18:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood http://odeo.com/episodes/22005048-Show-15-Too-Rich-and-Too-Thin ...TV people and TV plots, that is... A little news on the pilot front, then we address the class struggle on your TV set -- the one that isn't happening. Rich people are BORING! How about more TV characters people can actually relate to? Besides the Cylons? ...TV people and TV plots, that is... A little news on the pilot front, then we address the class struggle on your TV set -- the one that isn't happening. Rich people are BORING! How about more TV characters people can actually relate to? Besides the Cylons? ...TV people and TV plots, that is... A little news on the pilot front, then we address the class struggle on your TV set -- the one that isn't happening. Rich people are BORING! How about more TV characters people can actually relate to? Besides the Cylons? tag:odeo.com,2006-01-19,22005048 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:18:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/600850-Show-14-Collaborating tag:odeo.com,2006-01-07,600850 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:17:00 -0800 no Sam and Jim go to Hollywood