Reckless Creatives

Battling Your Inner Critic with 'Big Baby' Horror Filmmaker Spider One

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0700

Sadie takes a solo adventure into the world of horror with multi-hyphenate creative Spider One (Big Baby, Allegoria) and vocalist of 90s rock band Powerman 5000. While they don't talk about his music career, they do deep dive into his new horror film Big Baby which is now available to watch OnDemand.

Lots of ground is covered from what happens when you try to control the narrative and how to spin that on its head into the horror genre (you end up getting an accountability partner you didn't necessarily ask for...) to really great advice on how to battle your inner critic.

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What If ... Sadie and Jeanne Tried to Focus ... Never Mind

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0700

It's been way too long since Sadie and Jeanne had some "alone time" on Reckless, so buckle up, we're all over the place.

Some big news in this episode! Actually, lots of news ... plus they give each other advice on productivity, for whatever that's worth. And, as usual, Jeanne talks too much.

And if you have suggestions on how to focus so you can get writing done, we want to hear from you. Ping us on socials!

Dive in!

Fun note: Join our (free) Symposium Writing Sprint Night on August 5th on Zoom ... and you can write with Jeanne and see if she got that flip board.

Resources from this episode:

Sadie's new album, Victory Blvd
The Screenwriters Bible by Dave Trottier
Dr. Format Tells All by Dave Trottier
Studio Era on YouTube
The Story Will Save You: Jeniffer Thompson
Reckless Creatives: Thom Harp
Reckless Creatives: Alie Flierl
"Disconnected" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman on Pipeline Artists
Mastering the Art of the Zero Draft by Sean David Robinson
"The Plot Wheel: More Than Just Structure" Symposium
All of Tom Vaughan's Symposium sessions

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Alie Flierl, Screenwriter of "Jason Statham Stole My Bike"—The Unpredictability of a Writer's Life

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0700

True story: Alie Flierl is one of the most inspiring writers. Yep. Right up there at the top.

Listen to our convo with Alie about her "overnight success," which only took over a decade of hard work. We chat about breaking in, building a community, rejection, and ... did Jason Statham really steal her bike? Only our listeners know.

So get those earbuds in and get inspired!

Resources from this episode:

Alie Flierl's LInkTree
Sadie's new album, Victory Blvd.

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Filmmaker Zach Bandler on Not Bowing to the Market

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Zach Bandler shares his unique path from actor to filmmaker, all while creating a niche of highlighting the challenges of those afflicted with dementia. Now, he has a lane, financial support, and a purpose more powerful than just "entertainment."

You're going to want to watch his short film, Koko Suzanne | Omeleto, and listen to this because we quite literally have life-saving advice included.

If you want to learn how you can create your own niche, join Zach's Symposium on June 24th, "Finding Your Niche: Buck Trends to Build a Career with Purpose"

Resources from this episode:

Zach's site
Zach on IG: @zachbandler
Koko Suzanne | Omeleto (short film by Zach)
Zach's Symposium

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JDIFF Executive Director Susan Gorrell: Making a Film Festival Plan ... and Winging It

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.

Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but stick around ... because Susan drops incredible advice on fests and more. Film festivals not only highlight incredible talent, but also provide great networking opportunities for indie filmmakers.

The festival runs April 18-25, 2026 (always in April, so plan ahead).

Resources:

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

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Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Ridiculousness in Life ... and Writing About It

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700

Writer and director of the comedy HOME DELIVERY, Thom Harp, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about guitars ... so many guitars... the writer mindset, and the hilarity of life. And there are magnets ... hairy magnets. Wait for it.

Seriously, this is one of our favorite episodes. It's all Real Talk™, and we're here for it.

Thom's website
Home Delivery
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Joel Church-Cooper: Showrunner of 'Going Dutch' on Family, TV Writing, A.I. and the Changing Industry

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0800

This is quite literally the most information-packed episode we've had. Jeanne and Sadie chat with "budget expert" and showrunner Joel Church-Cooper about everything except maybe his grocery list.

We dive into running a show in Ireland, juggling family and career, tips for writers to write to a smaller budget, the future of A.I., and tons of career advice.

Put your earbuds in and have at it!

Joel Church-Cooper on IMDb

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Chasing Your Dreams with Matthew Lutz of Allegory

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0800

Wow, that interview went places we never expected! But by now, you've learned to expect the unexpected with us. No apologies here.

Sadie and Jeanne talk with Matthew Lutz, screenwriter, father, husband, ad man and founder of the Allegory screenwriting conference.

We dive deep into the challenges and joys of chasing your dreams, raising families while being artists, and the inspiration for the Allegory conference ... which our L.A. listeners should go to because SADIE IS GOING TO BE THERE!

And ... we have a present for you ...

Our listeners get 20% off admission to the Allegory conference! Use discount code RECKLESS20

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Allegory on Instagram @hlwdspeakeasy
Allegory Website
Matt Lutz on LinkedIn
Matt's Website

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He's Back! Phil Stark, Writer of 'Dude, Where's My Car?" on How to Be a Screenwriter

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0800

Sadie and Jeanne chat (yet again) with the fabulous screenwriter-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car, "That 70s Show," "South Park") about his new book How to Be a Screenwriter.

There's talk of therapy for writing partnerships, the morality of using A.I., what inspired Phil to write a screenwriting book, and how he aimed to bring a new perspective to the bookshelves—by talking about what it's really like to be a screenwriter.

Come for the advice, stay for the banter.

Resources:

Phil's LinkTree where you can find all things Phil Stark.
How to Be a Screenwriter by Phil Stark
Previous Reckless episode with Phil

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William Dickerson: The Ultimate Reckless Creative—There's Nothing He Can't Do

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800

OK, well, maybe there are few things he can't do, but pretty sure he'd figure those things out, too.

Join Sadie and Jeanne as they chat with filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, producer, drummer, and novelist, William Dickerson. We dive into the inspiration for his new book, The Tao of Twin Peaks, writing routines, advice for directors, the physicality of being a drummer, and, yes, there's pie.

Resources from this episode—How to find Willaim:

Website
Books
The Tao of Twin Peaks
No Alternative streaming on Tubi
IMDb
Facebook
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YouTube
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The Tao of Twin Peaks on Facebook and Instagram

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S&Q Films: You Don't Get to Tell Me 'No'

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne chatted with the dynamic duo, Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith, co-founders of S&Q Films.

For all the filmmakers out there making excuses for not breaking in, jump into the minds of women who have a drive like none other, with a little sprinkle of delusion.

You don't want to miss this one—you'll get ideas galore!

Instagram
SQ Films
Reagan Yorke
Jillian Smith

TikTok
Reagan Yorke
Jillian Smith
SQ Films
S&Q Films Patreon

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Storytelling 360 Founder, Zack Gutin, on the Power of the Writing Community

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700

We did it. We finally got the trio together!

Jeanne and Sadie bring Zack Gutin on Reckless to talk about the value of the writing community, his founding of the incredible new screenwriting event, Storytelling 360, and ... we also have some AMAZING NEWS regarding Sadie.

You don't want to miss this one.

Resources from this episode:

Storytelling 360 on X: @StoryTalks360
Storytelling 360 on IG: @StoryTalks360
Zack Gutin on X: @zackgutin
Storytelling 360
Zack Gutin's author page on Script Magazine
Michael Arndt's lecture on ENDINGS

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Invaluable Indie Film Advice with Festival Programmer Imani Davis

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne talk with Imani Davis, a multi-hyphenate extraordinaire—producer, podcast host, festival programmer, wearer of many hats.

Despite Imani's packed life, Sadie and Jeanne couldn't help but brainstorm new business ideas for her ... because, why not? That's what reckless creatives do when they hang.

Resources from this episode:

American Cinematheque
Proof Film Festival on IG: @prooffilmfestival
Imani Davis on IG: @imanimdavis
Players: A Film Industry Podcast
Film Girlz Who Brunch on IG: @filmgirlzbrunch
On-Demand Pitch Deck Symposium

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The Resilient Tommy Wallach on the Life of Being a Multi-Hyphenate

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne dive into the world of Tommy Wallach to discuss writing musicals, plays, screenplays, novels, the value of being a pianist, why bread is not happening, and so much more.

This one is a must-listen for all artists who want to dive into multiple mediums and find a path of sanity while juggling 12 balls in the air. Just read his bio below ... yeah, he pivots like none other.

*****

Tommy Wallach is the author of the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, Thanks for the Trouble, and the New York Times bestselling We All Looked Up, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. His writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, Tin House, Wired, and other magazines, and he is a MacDowell Fellow. He was signed to Decca Records as a singer-songwriter, and has independently released two full-length albums, including We All Looked Up: The Album, a companion record to his first novel. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he recently opened up his first escape room, and is working on bringing his novels to various sorts of screens. Grok more at TommyWallach.com.

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Tommy Wallach's website
Tommy on IG: @tommywallach

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"Dear Abby": Sadie and Jeanne's Rambling Advice

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0700

Well, turns out we had a lot to say about ... everything.

If you need some Real Talk™ advice from the trenches, Sadie and Jeanne have it. Sure, could it be something we talked about before? Who knows. We're too exhausted to remember.

But we have thoughts about writing and life ... we always have thoughts.

Resources from this episode:
"The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting Mentor" by Jeanne on Script Magazine
Seth Sherwood RC episode
Seth Sherwood's post on X about "Things we can stop doing in movies ..."

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Emmy-Winning Screenwriter and Author Charles Kipps on Making a Plan

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0700

It's not everyday we get a writer with the life and work experience of Charles Kipps to join our crazy podcast, let alone have a therapy session with Sadie and Jeanne.

Yes, we talked about everything from Charles producing Aretha Franklin, to our struggles as writers, to Charles' decades of writing experiences ... and he's still selling screenplays to this day!

You're not going to want to miss this one ... so much great advice from the legend that is Charles Kipps. (See below for Charles' full bio.)

One note of correction: Charles inadvertently stated that Bill Cosby's agent helped him get his first book published, but it was actually Cosby's editor who did. Just wanted to correct that for the record.

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Charles Kipps website—be sure to sign up for his newsletter!

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Writer/producer Charles Kipps has won an Emmy, Peabody, Humanitas Prize, and Mystery Writers Edgar Award.

Among his credits are Exiled: A Law & Order Movie and the 25th Anniversary Columbo special, A Trace of Murder. His film credits include Fat Albert: The Movie as well as independent films Frame of Mind, Zarra’s Law, and Anatomy of the Tide. He is currently in preproduction with Someday Sometime, a music driven romantic comedy which he will also direct.

Kipps is the author of the Conor Bard Mysteries. The first three titles are Hell’s Kitchen Homicide, Crystal Death and Times Square Trouble. The novels chronicle the days and nights of Conor Bard, an NYPD Detective who, while a dedicated cop, considers himself a musician with a day job. Kipps also wrote two nonfiction books: Cop Without A Badge, which details the exploits of a confidential informant who worked with both local and federal law enforcement; and Out of Focus, which goes behind the scenes of a turbulent year at Columbia Pictures. His new novel is Absolute Threshold, an espionage thriller. It is the first in a series about CIA psychiatrist Harvey Chatham as he combines psychology with spy craft.

Kipps received numerous gold records and Broadcast Music awards while writing and producing songs for artists such as Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Melba Moore, and Temptations lead singer David Ruffin for whom he wrote the hit Walk Away From Love. He was a partner in McCoy/Kipps Productions with Van McCoy, whose recording of The Hustle topped the Billboard charts

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In the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0700

We never turn down a chance to pick the brain of screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup! Sadie and Jeanne dove into practical advice about breaking in, to keep your day job or quit, how to pursue being a writer/director and so much more.

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Resources from this episode:
Lee Jessup's website
Screenwriters Support Group
Your Career Plan (new offering)
Lee's Books
Lee's YouTube channel
Lee on BlueSky
Lee on X: @leezjessup
Lee's articles on Script Magazine

Lee's Symposium sessions:
Current and future sessions are all listed here (both free and paid events)

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Horror Writer Seth Sherwood: Breaking In, Staying In, and Everything In Between

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800

Can you believe we haven't talked to a horror writer yet? Well, we fixed that ... meet Seth Sherwood.

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with Emmy-nominated horror writer/director Seth Sherwood about the 10 years it took for him to break in, the challenges and joys of writing horror, tips for newbies wanting to break in, and so much more!

Seth Sherwood's Full Bio:

Seth M Sherwood is an Emmy-nominated Los Angeles-based screenwriter, director, designer, and producer. His feature screenwriting credits include Leatherface for Millennium/Lion’s Gate and Hellfest for Valhalla/CBS Films. He also provided uncredited on-set script work for London Has Fallen. On the TV side, Seth has staffed on two teen-horror shows with Awesomeness TV: The Unsettling and Light as a Feather for Hulu. He’s also written for the forthcoming Wytches for Amazon. He has developed original pilots with Amblin TV, Valhalla Entertainment, and Universal.

In the 90s Seth was a Pacific NW art-kid who made zines out of Fangoria magazines at Kinkos and was an early adopter of Apple products, (and now they’ve trapped him.) He hopes to some day pay off his student loans. If he died tomorrow he would be survived by several bottles of anti-anxiety meds.

He’s also still looking for somebody to invite him to their D&D group.

Resources from this episode:
Seth's book, The Scary Movie Writer's Guide
Seth's Substack
Seth on X: @SethMSherwood
Seth on IG: @Seth.M.Sherwood

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Donald H. Hewitt on Drawing the Reader In ... and So Much More

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Sadie and Jeanne chatted with Donald H. Hewitt, a professional screenwriter of 24 years, about his long screenwriting career, his new book (oh ... don't you worry ... it's a good one), and even look back at the mistakes we all make when we're naive and young ... and maybe a little dumb.

Lots of great advice we wish we knew years ago!

Resources from this episode:
Don's IMDb
Don's book, Mastering Screenwriting: From Shorts to Features
Don's Screenwriting Coach Los Angeles

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Showrunner Josh Zetumer: "Say Nothing" ... Remembering The Troubles

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0800

Get ready for a fun ride... Sadie and Jeanne speak with Josh Zetumer—showrunner, head writer and executive produce of FX's new series, "Say Nothing," out now on Hulu.

Josh discusses the process of adapting The New York Times best selling novel, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe, the challenges of writing to a tight budget, and shares amazing advice all writers need to hear.

You're going to want to watch this series. Maybe even a few times.

ABOUT JOSH ZETUMER

Joshua Zetumer serves as the showrunner, executive producer and head writer of FX’s Say Nothing, an adaptation of the New York Times best selling and National Book Critics Circle Award for Non-Fiction winning book "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland" by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Zetumer has written on a number of global box office hits, including RoboCop from director Jose Padilha, the action thriller Patriots Day about the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan and Kevin Bacon, Patriots Day was based on the book "Boston Strong" by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge. He also completed script revisions for the 2008 James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.

Three of Zetumer’s scripts have been included on the Blacklist, two of them in the top ten.

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Sci-Fi Screenwriter and Writing Coach Jenna Avery: Mental Tools for Success and Productivity

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0800

Sadie and Jeanne sit down with Screenwriter and Career Coach Jenna Avery for some writer therapy, including tips for productivity, pitching, and giving yourself grace. All the things writers struggle with.

Resources from this episode:

JennaAvery.com - Jenna's website with her scripts
CalledtoWrite.com - Jenna's website for writers
Free guidebooks for writers when signing up for my mailing list: Includes workbooks on How to Choose Your Next Book (Or Screenplay!) and Master Your Premise Line, my Character Profile template, and more.
Free courses inside the Called to Write community: Create Your Own Writing Tracker, Clear the Decks for Writing, + network access + more free courses coming.
Called to Write community membership (paid) with monthly meetings, weekly writing check-ins, six writing sprints each week, and more.
Free mini meet & greet session with Jenna to explore coaching together and/or find out more about working with Jenna 1:1 here
Ask the Coach Script columns https://scriptmag.com/ask-the-coach
Jenna's Final Draft articles.
Screenwriters, what challenges do you run into that you'd love to see addressed in this column? Take our short survey here, submit your question to be answered anonymously via my online form here, or email Jenna directly at askthecoach@calledtowrite.com. Look for answers to selected questions in my monthly “Ask the Coach” column on the third Thursday of the month.
Find Jenna on X @JennaAvery and Bluesky @jennaavery.bsky.social.

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Michelle Cutler: It's All About the (True) Story

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0700

Screenwriter, memoirist and writing coach, Michelle Cutler, chats with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman about adapting true stories, either as scripts or as memoirs.

Everyone has a story in them ... find out how to begin telling it.

Resources from this episode:
Michelle's Website
Michelle's Podcast
Michelle's Coaching
Michelle on IG: @mickytcutler

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"Cracking Your Memoir" by Anthony Chin-Quee

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Diving into the Narrative Podcast World with Jessica Hobbs

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0700

Okay, okay ... so Sadie and trucker-mouth Jeanne started off swearing and giving outlining advice, but hang in, because after their catch-up craziness, they brought on Jessica Hobbs—screenwriter, author and narrative podcast producer.

LOTS of great tips and advice on turning your written words into a podcast!

Resources from this episode:
The Witch and Other Tales of the American Gothic
Jessica's Podcast
Jessica's Website
Jessica on TikTok and IG
The Story Will Save You Podcast: Audiobook Narrator
How a Book Becomes a Movie: What Authors and Screenwriters Need to Know

Related Symposium sessions:
Jessica's "Producing a Narrative Podcast"
Jessica's "The In's and Out's of Being a Script Supervisor"
"Self-Publishing: The Fundamentals and Beyond"
"Logline Workshop" (offered quarterly)

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Marty Lang: The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne catch up with their old friend, Marty Lang—filmmaker, professor, husband, father, and author of The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker.

Marty shares honest and practical tips on networking, paying it forward, and surviving as an independent filmmaker while also attempting to juggle life.

Resources from this episode:
The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker
X: @marty_lang

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Producer Claire Mundell: "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0700

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speak with Producer Claire Mundell who founded Synchronicity Films. Among Claire's many projects is the recent series, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," an adaptation of Heather Morris' best selling novel—a stunning and timely show all should watch.

Dive deep behind the scenes of bringing novels to life on the screen.

This moving series inspired Barbara Streisand to record the breathtaking closing-credits song, "Love Will Survive"—her first ever song for a TV series.

Resources from this episode:
Claire Mundell's bio.
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" trailer
Synchronicity Films
"The Body" announcement on Deadline
IG: @tattooistofauschwitz_official | @synchronicityfilms | @clairey1111
X: @SynchronicityF
Heather Morris, author of the book.
IG: @heathermorrisauthor

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Writer & Director Christy Stratton: From TV Writing to Roller Rinks

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0700

What happens when a TV comedy writer sits down with Sadie and Jeanne?

Lots of laughs, inspiration and mayhem. But mostly, great advice for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the indie space and take a shot at directing.

Christy Stratton, writer on "Modern Family," "Awkward," "King of the Hill," and more, shares insights into making her first short film, The Runt, her hopes of getting funding for a feature, and incredible advice she wishes she had when she first started off as a writer.

Catch The Runt at a film festival near you—"a John Hughes-ian coming-of-age short film set in 1979."

Resources from this episode:
The Runt, short film
Screening days and times for The Runt
On-set photos - you gotta check out this roller rink!
Christy's GoFundMe
IG: @christystratton and @theruntshortfilm

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Letitia Lee: The Art of Spreading Love

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700

Artist Letitia Lee talks with Sadie and Jeanne about what inspires her to create, the power of art, and the emotion she hopes people feel when they view her stunning work.

Her stories will inspire artists of all mediums. Seriously. Listen. Letitia is a one-of-a-kind spirit of joy.

Resources:
Art by Letitia
You'll have to stay tuned for a link to Letitia's books ...

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Aimiende Negbenebor Sela: The Queen of Collaboration

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Sadie and Jeanne chat with filmmaker, writer, lyricist, model, director, champion of collaboration, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela of Sela Films, LLC.

If you are only working on one project at a time, you need to listen to this. A double listen for anyone who wants advice on filmmaking in a collaborative way ... which is the only way, tbh.

Resources from this episode:
Follow Aimi on IMDBPro, Vimeo, Website
Follow on IG: @selafilms
Love Wins International Film Festival, May 4, 2024
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Dan Mirvish: Indie Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Alligator Hunter

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0700

Yes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links).

There is quite literally something for everyone in the episode, from practical advice on film school, turning your art into a business, scones ... and alligators. But most importantly, Dan is possibly the coolest dude we've ever met and we learned so much.

Get those earbuds in!

Resources from this episode:
Dan's two-part interview on Pipeline Artists:
- "A Rambling Conversation with Dan Mirvish: Co-Founder of Slamdance, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Indie Darling, Bestselling Author, and Trendsetter"
- "More Rambling Conversations with Multi-Hyphenate Dan Mirvish: HBO, a Fictional Pundit, and Advice All Artists Need"
18 1/2 trailer
18 1/2 DVD (pre-order—out April 9, 2024)
Or get 18 1/2 DVD right on MVD's page
Bernard and Huey
Dan's book,The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, in audio, paperback, or Kindle

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The Artist Mindset with Multi-Hyphenate Dusty Wright: Don't Let Fear Hold You Back

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Dusty Wright has done it all—musician, William Morris agent, creator of a magazine, interviewed the likes of Led Zeppelin and Ron Howard, and so much more.

His story will not only inspire, but also humble every artist who hears it.

This one isn't just for musicians. It's for artists of all stripes! We dive deep into the mindset of the creator.

(Apologies for Jeanne's sound sucking in the intro. Don't worry, it's fine for the full interview. Turns out earbuds can't compare to a real mic.)

Resources from this episode:
Dusty's Site
Dusty's Music
Culture Catch
Dusty on X: @DustyWright
Dusty's Substack
Balls of Steel: When Your Writing Life Needs Rescuing (will be live on March 22, 2024 ... stay tuned for link)
Symposium: Insights Into the Post-Strike Film & TV Industry (Free)
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood creepy lady, Lady Elaine
Sadie's mom and her killer jazz, Sayed Sabrina

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The "I Need That" Episode: Advice on Making Goals, Endless Writing Resources, and Guarding Your Grave

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800

It's time to pull back the curtain and discuss how the sausage gets made. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dive deep into their writing process, making goals, sharing a zillion resources they use to get words on the page and thoughts on juggling a crazy life with trying to be creative.

This one has more resources than we even realized, and even more to come, so check back later for Sadie's list of writing books!

And, of course, Jeanne talks about graves. No shock there.

Resources from this episode:
Jeanne's Amazing Super-Sized Whiteboard
Restickable Writeyboard (Mark Cuban's company)
RC episode - Starting Projects: Getting Shit Done 15 Minutes at a Time
Lee Jessup's Symposium - Start Your Screenwriting Year with a Bang
The Coffee Break Screenwriter by Pilar Alessandra
Abbie Emmons YT Scrivener Tutorials
SynMap thesaurus program
The Describers Dictionary
Daily Life book series
The Bald Headed Hermit and the Artichoke (erotica thesaurus)
The Emotion Thesaurus
Self-Publishing Symposium by Karen Richardson
Merriam Webster gif game on X
Watch this episode on YouTube (yes, Jeanne finally put an episode up!)
More resources to come, so check back later ...

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Bonus Episode: Maryam Keshavarz and The Persian Version

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0800

Sadie talks with Maryam Keshavarz about The Persian Version's Sundance run, writing comedy vs. drama, indie filmmaking, multi-generational stories, and playing the sitar ... because music is at the center of everything creative.

The Persian Version is available on all digital platforms.
Sadie's interview of Maryam on Script Magazine

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@marakeshfilm
@thepersianversionmovie

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Phil Stark, Screenwriter Turned Therapist ... Advice Writers Need

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0800

Time for therapy! Sadie and Jeanne chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter of Dude, Where's My Car, "South Park" and more. They discuss his journey from breaking into Hollywood to saving partners from breaking up.

You have the questions. Phil has the answers.

"Ask Phil" column on Script Magazine gives you a chance to get all your writing questions answered. Email Phil at starktalktherapy@gmail.com

Resources from this episode:
"Ask Phil" on Scriptmag
Phil Stark on X: @pbstarkok
Phil's Website: starktalk.net
Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?: A Friendly and Engaging Guide to Talk Therapy
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What About Bob ... Saenz, That Is

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0800

What can we say about Bob? He's a screenwriter, actor, musician and now ... novelist. He's also a hell of a fun interview!

Sadie and Jeanne talked with Bob about adapting his very first script (written decades ago) into a YA novel. Oh, yes, he did it! And it's fabulous! But we also address important screenwriting advice, especially on how to keep a career going for a very long time.

Grab your earbuds and get ready!

Resources from this episode:
Bob's YA book: Jessica's Vampire Diary
Bob's screenwriting book: That's Not the Way It Works
Bob's articles on Pipeline Artists
Bob's articles on Script Magazine
Bob on X: @BobSnz
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Corey Mandell: Build It and They Will Come ... Teams, Writing, and Career

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0700

Screenwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Corey Mandell, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about everything from the post-strike landscape in film and TV to building a team to help you get discovered.

Oh, and we talked about yo' mama.

Maybe.

Resources from this episode:
Corey's website: coreymandell.net
Modern Story Tools Masterclass On-Demand Class (NOTE: Special offer just for RC listeners, if you purchase this on-demand class before November 21, 2023, you can get a full refund if you don't love it after listening to 5 sessions!)
All of Corey's Classes
Corey on X: @coreymandell
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Just Don't Suck

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700

"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts.

We aren't sorry.

Resources from this episode:
Deadlocked documentary
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely documentary
"Ask Phil: Learning to Set Professional Boundaries"

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Mario O. Moreno is Amazing ... And He Owes Us a Rap. (Not to be confused with a wrap.)

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0700

This is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one.

Oh, and there's a Sexy Clock™.

Watch for Sadie, Mario and Jeanne to rap in the near future. Tamborine donations welcome. Send them all to Mario.

Resources from this episode:
Mario's Website: mariomorenowrites.com
Killa: A Mixtape Novella by Mario O. Moreno
The Pocket Screenwriting Guide by Mario O. Moreno and Anthony Grieco
Mario on Twitter: @MarioOMoreno37
Mario on IG: @MarioMoreno37
The Pocket Screenwriting Guide on FB
Jeanne's Sexy Clock

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Real Talk™ with Writer/Director Christopher Derrick

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0700

Where do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick.

We dive into his experience breaking into TV writing, the bumps and bruises he got along the way, the challenges of A.I., and even the lessons learned by getting ripped off. Oh, yeah, it's a big, bad world out there in La La Land.

Most importantly, when we shed light on the struggles and realities of being a professional writer, maybe someone can be spared a tiny bit of pain. At least that's our hope. Grab your earbuds, and let's get at it!

Resources for this episode:
Chris' Substack Thin Ice
Screenwriters' Rant Room Podcast
Chris on Twitter: @UnauthorizedCBD
Chris on IMDb
Writing for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias
Sadie's short film, We're Good
Land of the Dead: Lessons from the Underworld on Storytelling and Living by Brian McDonald and Toby Cypress
RC Episode with Scott Myers - The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling
Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger
Poetics by Aristotle

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Screenwriter Tom Vaughan: What's the Story You're Trying to Tell?

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Everyone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails.

And, yes, Jeanne's plant is still alive.

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Tom's Story and Plot website
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Tom on IMDb

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Audio Fiction: Podcast Producing Dynamic Duo and Signal Award Winners K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:00 -0700

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chatted with award-winning audio-fiction podcasters, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, about their multiple, incredibly successful podcast series (yes, 25-million downloads kind of success!!!!), finding a work/life balance (good luck with that), their writing and producing schedules, and so much more.

If you ever wanted to create an audio-fiction podcast, this is the overview you need.

Episode Resources:
K.A. Statz (Kaitlin Statz) on Twitter: @StatzInk
Travis Vengroff on Twitter: @VenTravis
Fool & Scholar Productions
K.A. Statz website
Travis Vengroff website

Katilin and Travis podcasts:
Don't Mind: Cruxmont starring Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh
The White Vault starring 1883’s Eric Nelsen
VAST Horizon
Dark Dice starring Jeff Goldblum
Liberty

Signal Podcast Awards: HBO Max, Netflix Among Inaugural Winners

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Amanda Deibert: You Already Have the Answers ... That's a Yes

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0700

Wow ... this one is definitely a favorite. Sadie and Jeanne make room on their therapy couch for the one and only Amanda Deibert—multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Like, seriously, she does everything— author, screenwriter, and bestselling comic book and graphic novel writer.

And she's also a must-follow on Twitter.

Big lesson: If you want to stretch yourself, learn to say yes, until you have to say no.

Listen and find out what we mean.

Resources from this episode:
Amanda Deibert on Twitter @AmandaDeibert
Instagram: @amandadeibertofficial
TikTok: @amandadeibert
Amanda's site.
You Already Have the Answers by Amanda Deibert

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The Sh*t Show Episode: Inside the Mind of Multi-Hyphenate Joe Favalaro

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0800

We're calling this "The Shit Show" not because Joe Favalaro is a "shit show," but because Jeanne was having a shit-show day of mattress delivery and chaos.

Sadie and Jeanne have an in-depth convo with screenwriter/novelist/musician, Joe Favalaro—better known as Joe Straynge—about music, screenwriting, feedback notes, childhood dreams, being dark and broody ... and starting a cello trio.

Cellos are cool as hell. You heard it here first.

Resources from this episode:
Script Pipeline Script Notes
Star Wars Disco
Camper Van Beethoven

Where to find Joe's work:
Pipeline Artists
Coverfly
The Blacklist
IMDb
Rough Party
Twitter and IG: @joestraynge

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Scott Myers: It's Time to Shun the Should

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.

To say they have writers' crushes on Scott, is an understatement. He's simply the nicest, most generous man in the industry, living to help writers.

And this book is his gift to all of us.

Resources from this episode:
Scott Myers on Twitter @GoIntotheStory
The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling
Go Into the Story Blog on the Black List
Andrew Stanton TED Talk analysis on Go Into the Story
Zero Draft 30 on Facebook
Jess King's Reckless Creatives episode.

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The Legendary John Truby: "You've Got to Be Smart About It"

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0800

What do you do when the legend that is John Truby walks into the Reckless house? You soak up every piece of advice he offers.

Sadie and Jeanne chat with John about his new, amazing book—The Anatomy of Genres. Every writer needs it. It'll be the new "required reading" in Tinsel Town.

Seriously, it's a game-changer!

Resources from this episode:
John Truby's website.
The Anatomy of Genres (THE new, amazing book!)
The Anatomy of Story
Jess King's Reckless Creatives episode.
John Truby on Twitter: @JohnTruby

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Dramatist Jeff Kitchen Attacks Storytelling with a Burn Rod

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800

"If you're not in over your head, you're not doing your job as a writer." Yep, that about sums up the theme of Sadie and Jeanne's convo with Jeff Kitchen. If you're looking for inspiration to push your story to its limits (and beyond), look no further.

Oh, and a plant's life might be in danger. Or maybe not. We'll see.

UPDATE: Jeff has a new book out, The Hero's Dilemma: Drama at the Heart of Your Story. Available now! "Decades in the making, The Hero’s Dilemma was written by one of the world’s top-rated writing teachers, Jeff Kitchen. This book is a game changer, showing you how to start any story from scratch, maximizing its dramatic power as you create, develop, and construct it. A Dilemma of magnitude—trapping a protagonist between two equally unacceptable alternatives—is the engine of drama, and yet it’s virtually unheard of in film schools or writing courses."

Resources from this episode:
Jeff Kitchen's website.
Cactus Jack episode.
"How Does Breathing Affect Your Brain?"
Jeff Kitchen on Twitter: @script_kitchen

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Don't Try This at Home: Bank Robber Turned Published Writer

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0700

While Sadie galavanted around Europe, Jeanne put reckless on steroids and talked with Jeff Frye, bank robber turned writer. Yes, a bank robber who got 20 years in a maximum security prison is now a published writer. So, what's your excuse?

Resources from this episode:
Symposium's NaNoWriMo Write-In Sprint, November 1st
Skip the Vomit, Make a Plan by Craig Weeden
Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published
Symposium's One-on-One with Lane Shefter Bishop
Mark Dawson YouTube
Jeff Frye's website

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If Trigger Warnings Could Have Trigger Warnings: Cactus Jack's Jay Thornton and Michael Gull

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0700

Now that we have your attention ... While Sadie is vacationing in Europe, Jeanne decided to shake things up and invited writer/director/producer/filmmaker and uber reckless creative Jay Thornton on the show with actor/comedian Michael Gull—the star of the Thornton Brother's new film, CACTUS JACK.

If you want reckless, look no further. There's a lot of swearing, a lot of honesty about Hollywood and indie filmmaking, how limiting the industry is for creatives who push the envelope, and the origin story of CACTUS JACK—the most daring indie flick you'll ever watch. That's a promise.

Follow Jay Thornton on Twitter: @ThemThorntons
Follow Michael Gull on Twitter: @RMichaelGull
CACTUS JACK Film and Trailer
HARD OUT Podcast
HARD OUT Episode with Jeanne
Jay's Pipeline Artists Articles

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Writing Routines, Community and Naps: Ralph Walker and the #5amWritersClub

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0700

Sometimes you need a good kick in the butt to get writing done ... or an alarm clock. Ralph Walker from the #5amwritersclub talks about finding a community to keep him engaged and productive, while Sadie takes a nap just at the thought.

If your regular routine isn't working, switch it up and give an early start a try!

The gigantic list of resources from this episode:

Join the #5amwritersclub on Twitter
Symposium's "One-on-One Animation Convo with Joshua Pruett"
Pipeline Artists: "Balancing Art and Ambition" by Jeanne
"The Book of Jane (Friedman)" by Jeanne
Jeanne couldn't find Andy Rooney's messy desk video, so here's "Andy Rooney on Sleeping" ... because we're tired just thinking about getting up at 5 a.m.
Reckless Creatives' "Let's Talk About Money"
Symposium's "Self-Publishing: The Fundamentals and Beyond"
Ralph Walker's website and short stories.
Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RW_Igloo
Join Ralph's mailing list: rwalker12813@gmail.com
Join #PipelineAuthors on Twitter, every Thursday at 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET

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Implementing Inclusivity Into Your Storytelling with Jess King

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0700

Filmmaker and professor Jess King joins Sadie and Jeanne for an honest dialogue about how screenwriters can change the world and the obstacles traditional Hollywood has put in the way of writers, including flaws with the classic "hero's journey."

Resources from this episode:
Jess King's Inclusive Screenwriting for Film and Television
Pipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the Arts
Jess King on Twitter: @kingisafink

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Turn Your Bitching Into a Plan

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:00:00 -0700

What's a new season of Reckless Creatives without a plan? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman launch Season 2 sharing their thoughts and tips for creating a productive plan to create your art.

There's some barking, some smack talk, and ... yes, a plan to make donuts.

Resources from this episode:
Jeff Willis on the Future of Hollywood
Pipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the Arts
Greta Heinemann's Writers Wright Journal
Timer Clock - someone buy one for Sadie!
"Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?" by Jay Thornton

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Poetry Month ... Goes Fast. Try to keep up, people!

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0700

What do biscuits, butter and poetry have in common? You'll learn that, and so much more, when Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with poets/writers/filmmakers Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie.

Resources from this episode:

Jade and Wilnona's Website
Jade and Wilnona's Books
Jade and Wilnona on Facebook

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Zack Ford Hijacked Hollywood

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0800

Screenwriter and producer Zack Ford is one cool dude. Not only has he written a zillion scripts (if you want to know how many, you have to listen), but he also ran for mayor of Skaneateles, NY. But what's better than that, you ask? It's the unbelievably ballsy thing he did when his back was against the wall and quitting was not an option.

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Resources from this episode:
How I Hijacked Hollywood or: How To Sell A Screenplay by Zack Ford
How I Hijacked Hollywood: Part Two by Zack Ford
Watcher at SXSW

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Taking Feedback: When to Cry, When to Cheer, and When to Scream, "This meeting is over!"

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Taking feedback on your writing can be gut wrenching and soul crushing, but it doesn't have to be. Sadie and Jeanne share tips on how they give and receive feedback, Sadie interrupts the podcast with a call from her DP, and Jeanne actually prepared for this one!

Oh, and if we get 100,000 RC episode downloads, Matt will buy them a VW van!

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Resources from this episode:

Getting Honest Feedback (interview of Doug Richardson)
Polishing Your Screenplay by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Symposium: "Structure vs. Voice" Debate
Less is More by Sadie Dean (September/October 2021 Writer's Digest)
Free Screenplay Downloads

P.S. Sadie's shoot went great! Stay tuned for more deets on her new short.

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Let's Talk About Money

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0800

Money. It's what everyone wants. But how do you juggle the job with the art ... or the art with a family and a mortgage? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman attempt to give advice, but by no means should you ever take financial advice from either of them!

Instead, tune in for a candid talk about moola, exhaustion, and, yes, Nicholas Cage.

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Resources from this episode:
Symposium
"Words of Prey" podcast by Chantelle Aimée Osman (editor of Agora Books)
Jane Friedman
"Book of Jane" on Pipeline Artists
Donna Russo Morin, instructor of WDU Historical Fiction
Sadie's Mom's Music and IG
Sadie's Band, The Coolers
Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel
Pipeline Artists
Script Magazine

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Bonus Episode: Paula L. Pedene - From Whistleblower to Memoirist

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0800

In honor of National Novel Writing Month, Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman go off road and bring you an interview with author and whistleblower Paula L. Pedene. She shares how she exposed corruption in the VA system, was literally banished to the basement, won a lawsuit, and then wrote all about it.

Paula's memoir, A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and Won, comes out on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2021.

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Resources from this episode:
A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and Won
Paula Pedene's Website
Twitter: @PaulaPedene
Pipeline Artists
Script Magazine

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Rejection Randomness

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Rejection. It's the name of the game for all artists. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share how they handle rejection and offer honest, Real Talk™ solutions for how to turn the sting of disappointment into motivation ... after wallowing in a full-on cryfest, of course.

Update: Yes, Andy came to the reunion.

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Resources from this episode:
Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Albert Zuckerman
Symposium
"Hard Truths" Free Symposium Town Hall
Pipeline Artists
Script Magazine

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We Don't Know Jack About Animation But Katiedid Langrock Does

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0700

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat it up with writer and story editor Katiedid "Did" Langrock. We don't know jack about animation, but Did schooled us on being a head writer and story editor, navigating that world from Georgia, and advice on moving to (and away from) L.A. What do you really need to succeed? Tune in to find out.

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Resources from this episode:
Katiedid Langrock on IMDb
Katiedid on IG
Wild Literary Services
Stop Farting in the Pyramids
Pipeline Artists
Script Magazine

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I Am My Own Pet Peeve

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Have you ever had a week that just kicks you in the head and takes you prisoner? Welcome to our world. Jeanne & Sadie have a pet-peeve vent session that's raw, real, and full of laughter. If you're in need of some Real Talk™, this is an episode for you.

Surprisingly, they don't just bitch, they also offer actionable solutions to whatever is pissing you off. And believe us, there's a lot.

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Resources from this episode:
Tweetdeck
How to Work with a Mentor
Free Resources on Scriptmag
Pipeline Artists
Script Magazine

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Lucas McNelly: "Stop Worrying About What Other People Think"

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Jeanne sat down with her old buddy Lucas McNelly about everything from working on set, the "value" of film school, depression, lessons learned from making a short film, tons of crowdfunding tips, why you shouldn't give a sh*t what people think, and how Lucas got 238 million views for his short film. Yep, you read that right.

Settle in. So many lessons packed into this hour.

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Resources from this episode:

Twitter: @lmcnelly
Twitter: @MaineNoir
Maine Noir film on Seed&Spark
MovieMaker Magazine: "I Spent a Decade Trying to Finish My Film Up Country — But I Did"

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From Farm to Celluloid: Skyler Lawson Brings Cinema Back Home

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0700

When you have an Indiana grain field, a high-school sweetheart, and a dream, what do you do? You make a film, of course!

Writer/director Skyler Lawson talks with Sadie and Jeanne about the monumental task of bringing his film, Whelm, to life ... on celluloid, no less!

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Resources from this episode:

Twitter: @skyler_j_lawson
Instagram: @skyler_j_lawson
Twitter: @whelm_film
Instagram: @whelm_film
Whelm 35mm Roadshow Trailer
Whelm opens digitally August 3rd: Watch Whelm on Apple TV
‘Whelm’ Getting 35MM Roadshow Treatment - Deadline
Opening at Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on August 13th - get tickets here.
Find dates and show times for upcoming showings here.

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Here's the Thing... What They Don't Tell You About Writing Partnerships

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Ever wonder what it's like to work with a writing partner? Or how to find one? Or if it's worth looking for one? Before you dive into a writing partnership, listen to Sadie and Jeanne. Well, maybe listen to Sadie and Jeanne for more than that, but it's a start. Get advice on contracts, collaboration, and maybe even a few thoughts on what it's like to have Larry David as a dad. Even though he's not their dad.

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Lucia Lucas & James Kicklighter: The Value of Authenticity, Taking Risks, and the Challenges of Living as an Artist ... and Opera. Yes, Opera.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0700

Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talks with opera singer, Lucia Lucas, and The Sound of Identity's director, James Kicklighter. Lucia shares her experiences being the subject of a doc, the first transgender opera singer to take on a lead role, and a peek behind the curtain of the world of opera. Together with James, they explore all aspects of an artists life—realities not often discussed, like money, relationships, and film festival challenges for LGBTQ+ films.

Whether you're an opera lover or not, this is an episode full of important details of living an authentic artistic life. Oh, and there's this weird, little-known German law ...

Where's Sadie Dean you ask? Find out what kept her busy in the show's intro.

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Resources from this episode:
Lucia Lucas interview in Opera News
Twitter: @lucialucasde
Interview of James Kicklighter on Pipeline Artists
Twitter: @jameskick
The Sound of Identity Website
The Sound of Identity on Hulu

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Starting Projects: Get $h!t Done 15 Minutes at a Time

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

No one likes staring at a blank page or struggling to find time to write every day. Stop the guilt trip! Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean share advice on how they choose projects, how to create time to write while juggling a day job (and sometimes 2 or 3 jobs), and tips for outlining your stories and organizing your life.

There's talk of tequila, skills to kill people, writing partnerships ... yes, Jeanne gets a tad tipsy.

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Resources from this episode:
Balls of Steel: The Screenwriter's Mindset
BALLS OF STEEL™: Realistic Writing Goals Minus the Punching Bag
Writing Coach Jenna Avery's Scriptmag Articles

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Spike Scarberry: Drunk History Meets Screenwriting

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Reckless Creatives Podcast co-hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat with Spike Scarberry about what it takes to succeed in screenwriting. Spike is a veteran of the Hollywood development landscape, having worked for an agency, a prod company, and a TV network.

A super-sized episode full of everything from "do I have to move to L.A. to be a successful writer?" to the question everyone has—"how much champagne can I fit in this mimosa?"

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Spooning Failure

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 -0700

What better way to launch a new podcast for artists than to lament about failure right out of the gate. Sadie Dean of Script Magazine and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman of Pipeline Artists channel their inner Larry David to share their most epic failures. Big spoon, little spoon, whichever way you embrace failure, JUST DO IT.

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