# showrunner — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover showrunner. Page: Feed: --- ## [How can I get notes on my work?](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/dawn-dekeyser-and-i-are-opening-a) _2026-08-18 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ And it doesn't exist anywhere else on the planet ## [Guest: "The Magic Faraway Tree" Director Ben Gregor](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-the-magic-faraway-tree-director-ben-gregor/) _2026-08-17 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Ben Gregor is the director of the new family film "The Magic Faraway Tree", in theaters this Friday Aug. 21. He joins me to discuss working with stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and the legendary Judi Dench, plus how animation, VFX work and the incredible sets and costumes made this story (based on the beloved books) come alive. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/htiw3mehyw2pn277/LCJQ_AMagicFarawayTreeFinalayadm.mp3) ## [Meet Hollywood Dealmaker Neil Meyer, esq.](https://kristaparkinson.substack.com/p/meet-hollywood-dealmaker-neil-meyer) _2026-08-14 · Krista Parkinson · Krista’s Substack_ Neil represents Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone,) Dave Filoni (Star Wars: Grogu) and many of Hollywood's best and brightest. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197411758/c258059455315264e6a267f93a8e7bcb.mp3) ## ["I bought a book on screenwriting. It was published back in 2002. Will the advice be outdated?"](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/i-bought-a-book-on-screenwriting) _2026-08-14 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a showrunner/author ## [Guests: "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" Director Cal Brunker and Writer Bob Barlen](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-paw-patrol-the-dino-movie-director-cal-brunker-and-writer-bob-barlen/) _2026-08-11 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ The third "PAW Patrol" feature film, "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie", is in theaters nationwide this Friday Aug. 14. Always great catching up with director Cal Brunker and writer Bob Barlen, who share insights on the pups, dinosaurs, visuals, Backstreet Boys... and if the cinematic franchise will continue. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6h5qvnj8xfi6ghxr/LCJQ_APodEPPawPatrolDinoFinal8fi6m.mp3) ## Diarra Kilpatrick + Hot IMAX Summer! _2026-08-10 · I'm Having an Episode_ Actress and producer Diarra Kilpatrick swings by to talk about the second season of Diarra From Detroit, awkward pitches and her Hollywood journey. But first! Kyle goes on mic to discuss the cult of IMAX, whether or not we need to see The Odyssey in 70 mm and why it's totally fine to just lurk on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC9552959417.mp3) ## [Guest: "Coyote vs. ACME" Director Dave Green](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-coyote-vs-acme-director-dave-green/) _2026-08-10 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ After years of anticipation, "Coyote vs. ACME" finally opens in theaters on Aug. 28. Director Dave Green shares his thoughts on the release and presenting the Looney Tunes characters in ways we've never seen them before. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uhe5thj2eacvrvqz/LCJQ_ACoyoteVsACMEFinalbvesl.mp3) ## [Meet TV Showrunner Sam Sokolow: Creator of Nat Geo's historical anthology series"Genius"](https://kristaparkinson.substack.com/p/meet-tv-showrunner-sam-sokolow-creator) _2026-08-07 · Krista Parkinson · Krista’s Substack_ If you've been thinking about moving out of NYC or LA for another creative community, this episode is for you! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210175356/3a9f5e72ec6d2a3cb015b79b2a519fc4.mp3) ## [Script Notes You Should Definitely Push-Back On](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/which-scripts-notes-you-should-take) _2026-08-06 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a TV writer/showrunner ## [Pizza at Margot Samel & A New Show From 603 Arts](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/pizza-at-margot-samel-and-a-new-show) _2026-08-05 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ It’s officially August and our team is still in the city enduring the heat and the rain….nevertheless we persist. ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mt61WNwcYEDb) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Guest: PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid — "The Day You Begin"](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-pbs-kids-vp-of-content-adriano-schmid-%e2%80%94-the-day-you-begin/) _2026-08-03 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ "The Day You Begin", based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xd6vqh27fqux9vki/LOCJQ_APodEPTheDayYouBeginFinal67ij9.mp3) ## Should We Start a Book Club With Lauren Neustadter? _2026-07-31 · I'm Having an Episode_ Hello Sunshine's Lauren Neustadter swings by to talk about ending 'The Morning Show,' launching 'Elle' and 'Lucky' this summer, the impending return of 'Big Little Lies' and how you've got to get up real early these days if you want to score adaptation rights to books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC1183436092.mp3) ## [Summer in the City](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/summer-in-the-city) _2026-07-30 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ With the month of August only a few days away, the city is growing quiet. ## [This Simple Fix Can Make Your Pilot Script Soar](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/this-common-mistake-is-destroying) _2026-07-30 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a TV writer/showrunner ## [Must See & Closing Soon: Firelei Báez: Finding unity in the un/rewritten](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/must-see-and-closing-soon-firelei) _2026-07-29 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ For Firelei Báez’s latest show at Hauser & Wirth, the sleepy gallery-hopping tourist approach — enter, skim each work, leave — doesn’t cut it (But be honest, we’ve all done that at some point). ## Fortune Feimster + Ted Lasso Returns! _2026-07-24 · I'm Having an Episode_ Comedian and actress Fortune Feimster is here to discuss her days as a red-carpet reporter, golf blindness and filming a buddy comedy with Kim Kardashian. But First! THR's own Lacey Rose returns to dish on all the drama behind comedy Ted Lasso as it comes out of hibernation for a fourth season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC3441033829.mp3) ## [Opening This Week in NYC](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/opening-this-week-in-nyc-e11) _2026-07-23 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ Summer Borzoi at Field Projects ## [How to Tell if You're an Advanced Writer or Beginner Writer](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/how-to-tell-if-youre-an-advanced) _2026-07-23 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a TV writer/showrunner ## [Guest: Nickelodeon Animation VP of Preschool Development Eliza Hart — "Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles"](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-nickelodeon-animation-vp-of-preschool-development-eliza-hart-%e2%80%94-teeny-mutant-ninja-turtles/) _2026-07-20 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Eliza Hart, VP of Preschool Development at Nickelodeon Animation, joins me to talk about the new CG family series "Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles", centered on the eight-year-old versions of the beloved heroes in a half shell. It premieres this Friday July 24th on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4vw9xpsnvu87uq23/LCJQ_APodEPTeenyMNTFinal8krxf.mp3) ## D'Arcy Carden + Our Summer Hit List _2026-07-16 · I'm Having an Episode_ 'Five Star Weekend' star D'Arcy Carden joins to talk about her new Peacock series with Jennifer Garner and Airbnb-hopping with Sherry Cola. Plus! Mikey is joined by Mia Galuppo and Kyle Desiderio, who reveal what's actually worth watching this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC9741625509.mp3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wv8JspPM919g) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Guest: 'King of the Hill' EP and Showrunner Saladin K. Patterson](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-king-of-the-hill-ep-and-showrunner-saladin-k-patterson/) _2026-07-16 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Saladin K. Patterson is the EP and showrunner of "King of the Hill". The fantastic new season of the iconic animated comedy series about Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends premieres this Monday July 20th on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Patterson shares highlights of what fans can expect this season and why audiences continue to embrace this show. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b2rgj842fiz382sa/LCJQ_APodEPKingoftheHillFinalatid1.mp3) ## [If your story is running out of gas, it's probably because of this](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/if-your-story-is-running-out-of-gas) _2026-07-16 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a showrunner/author ## [Summer Art Shows](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/summer-art-shows) _2026-07-15 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ Summer usually means a slower art world, but that's not what we're seeing right now. ## [Free Webinar: This idea sent in by a fan](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/free-webinar-this-idea-sent-in-by) _2026-07-10 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a showrunner/author ## [What is a Show Bible and When Do You Need it?](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/what-is-a-show-bible-and-when-do) _2026-07-09 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a TV writer/showrunner ## Jeff Schaffer on When Larry Met Obama + The Emmy Noms! _2026-07-09 · I'm Having an Episode_ 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' showrunner Jeff Schaffer stops by with thoughts on the complications of spoofing and celebrating America at this moment and the enduring thrall of Euro Trip's "Scotty Doesn't Know." But First! David Canfield returns to discuss the rather bizarre class of 2026 Emmy nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC9303696673.mp3) ## [What kinds of notes does a showrunner give on a script?](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/what-kinds-of-notes-does-a-showrunner) _2026-07-07 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a TV showrunner ## [Last Week's Gallery Night + This Week's Openings](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/last-weeks-gallery-night-this-weeks) _2026-07-02 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ We had a blast at Downtown Gallery Night last week. ## [3 Underrated Ways to Generate Story Ideas](https://michaeljamin.substack.com/p/im-a-professional-screenwriter-heres) _2026-07-02 · Michael Jamin · What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?_ Advice from a Showrunner/Author ## [After Hours Tonight in NYC](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/after-hours-tonight-in-nyc) _2026-06-24 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ Downtown Gallery Night is back. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/puLqD9tahUW7) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Guests: 'The Doomies' Co-Creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-the-doomies-co-creators-andres-fernandez-and-henry-gifford/) _2026-06-23 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Bobby and Romy are tween friends who love looking for spooky creatures. What happens when they finally find them? It all unravels on the new Disney animated series "The Doomies", from co-creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford, premiering this Friday June 26th on Disney+. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5ukbadzptmj9ah5m/LCJQ_APodEPDoomiesFinal92gey.mp3) ## [Guests: 'Adventure Time: Side Quests' EP Nate Cash, supervising director Victor Courtright and art director Nick Cross](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-adventure-time-side-quests-ep-nate-cash-supervising-director-victor-courtright-and-art-director-nick-cross/) _2026-06-22 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Finn and Jake return in new one-off-style episodes on the series "Adventure Time: Side Quests", premiering Monday June 29th on Disney+ and Hulu. Joining me are the trio of Nate Cash ("Tiny Toons Looniversity"), Victor Courtright ("Aquaman: King of Atlantis") and Nick Cross ("Over the Garden Wall"). [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uatzwm4mg53f8vgg/LCJQ_APodEPAdventureTimeFinal8ad2b.mp3) ## [Spring Art Recap](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/spring-art-recap) _2026-06-19 · Showrunner_ Showrunner turned one last month📌 In just the past year, we launched our mobile app, were featured in the New York Times, and partnered with Elephant Magazine and Future Fair 2026. ## The TV Producers Roundtable _2026-06-18 · I'm Having an Episode_ What a treat! Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Erin Foster (Nobody Wants This), David E. Kelley (Margo's Got Money Troubles), Bill Lawrence (Shrinking, Rooster, Scrubs), Lee Sung Jin (Beef) and Dan Levy (Big Mistakes) pull up a seat at the Producers Roundtable to dish on awkward actors conversations, the upside of nepotism and the one singer who won't let any of them use her music. (Spoiler: it's Tracy… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC8299150495.mp3) ## Widow's Bay Creator Katie Dippold + Too Early For Emmys? _2026-06-12 · I'm Having an Episode_ Katie Dippold discusses the two-decade journey to creating Widow's Bay, the sleeper hit of the spring, intense Halloween parties and the semantics of show business. But first! Lacey Rose returns to discuss THR roundtables, Harrison Ford and early Emmy momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC3092473267.mp3) ## [Art Openings To Get You Through the Summer](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/art-openings-to-get-you-through-the) _2026-06-11 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ It’s finally heating up in New York and for those of us still in the city, galleries are still opening new shows ahead of the impending summer shut down. ## [Guest: 'Surviving Earth' Executive Producer Tim Haines](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-surviving-earth-executive-producer-tim-haines/) _2026-06-08 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ In 1999, Tim Haines created the iconic "Walking with Dinosaurs" TV series. Now the five-time Emmy winner is returning to nature storytelling on television as the executive producer of NBC's new summer event program "Surviving Earth", premiering this Thursday June 11th at 8pm. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uckbbfi7di2aw3jw/LCJQ_APodEPSurvEarthTimHFinalac30q.mp3) ## [Guest: 'Among Us' series creator Owen Dennis](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-among-us-series-creator-owen-dennis/) _2026-06-05 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ The new animated show adaptation of the popular online game "Among Us" is now streaming on Paramount+. Series creator Owen Dennis ("Infinity Train") shares what he values in the characters, cast and art of comedy. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p5s3jrkkdbrbxcdz/LCJQ_AAmongUsFinal7a6s3.mp3) ## [This Week in Art by Showrunner](https://showrunnerapp.substack.com/p/this-week-in-art-by-showrunner-a4a) _2026-06-04 · Showrunner · Showrunner_ It’s finally starting to feel like summer in New York, which means it’s the perfect time to catch shows before the art world winds down for the season. ## A Giggly Episode With Hannah Berner _2026-06-04 · I'm Having an Episode_ The stand-up and podcaster brings actual laughter as she shares her thoughts on straight men who attend her shows, plane talkers, working with Amy Poehler and why she'd never do reality TV again — except maybe 'The Traitors.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC7827153694.mp3) ## [Guests: 'Dragon Striker' Co-Creators Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-dragon-striker-co-creators-sylvain-dos-santos-and-charles-lefebvre/) _2026-06-03 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Key is a young man enamored with the soccer-like game of Gorotama. On the eve of the World Cup, Disney presents an action-packed new animated series "Dragon Striker", from co-creators Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre. It premieres Wednesday June 10th on Disney+ and Hulu. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nt7m7nbycqsd4wb6/LCJQ_APodEPDragonStrikerFinal97phg.mp3) ## [Guests: 'Surviving Earth' VFX Supervisor He Sun and Animation Supervisor Joe Tarrant](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-surviving-earth-vfx-supervisor-he-sun-and-animation-supervisor-joe-tarrant/) _2026-06-01 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ NBC's new summer event series "Surviving Earth" chronicles the creatures and major changes of the planet over thousands of years — and the impact today. It premieres Thursday June 11th at 8pm (and begins streaming on Peacock the next day). Joining me to discuss the show are VFX supervisor He Sun ("The Lion King") and animation supervisor Joe Tarrant ("Ex Machina"). [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ejuw3ezcpk83ty64/LCJQ_APodEPSurvEarthVFXAnimationFinal7vi9n.mp3) ## [Meet Co-Creator of Hannah Montana & That’s So Raven: Michael Poryes](https://kristaparkinson.substack.com/p/meet-co-creator-of-hannah-montana) _2026-05-29 · Krista Parkinson · Krista’s Substack_ Watch now | Miley Cyrus got her star on the walk of fame and I was reminded of “Coffee with KP” and Michael Poryes, the showrunner and co- creator of “Hannah Montana” & “That’s So Raven.” He was generous enough to take time to meet with a group of aspiring writers and share advice about breaking into the business, writing process and how a show comes together. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197477427/4a0d4d1daecbfc3b0ad9915b3ab38057.mp3) ## A 'Top Chef' Check-in With Gail Simmons _2026-05-28 · I'm Having an Episode_ The judge and executive producer of Mikey's favorite show pays a visit to talk about a heated elimination, the likelihood of another All Stars season, her days of caviar-tasting for Vogue and her upcoming book about how to be a better guest — like what to do when you're stuck sitting next to an asshole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC5326235345.mp3) ## [Guest: 'The Last Whale Singer' Director Reza Memari](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guest-the-last-whale-singer-director-reza-memari/) _2026-05-28 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ Reza Memari is the director of the new animated feature "The Last Whale Singer", in theaters nationwide on June 5th. It's about a Humpback Whale named Vincent who, a decade after losing his parents, must find his song in an effort to protect the oceans. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r7vmkg68trqc2azr/LCJQ_APodEPLastWhaleSingerFinala9ge0.mp3) ## [3 Reasons Why Spencer Pratt will be the Next Mayor of Los Angeles](https://kristaparkinson.substack.com/p/3-reasons-why-spencer-pratt-will) _2026-05-27 · Krista Parkinson · Krista’s Substack_ Did you hear the story about the man on the plane at dinner time? ## Sex Scenes and Shakespeare With David Tennant _2026-05-21 · I'm Having an Episode_ Stage and TV icon David Tennant swings by to talk about the second season of racy 80s dramedy 'Rivals,' his trip to the Criterion closet and the two biggest throughlines to his career: 'Doctor Who' and William Shakespeare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC5231934691.mp3) ## [WAMC — Summer 2026 Movie Preview](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/wamc-%e2%80%94-summer-2026-movie-preview/) _2026-05-20 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ It's my preview of the most anticipated movies of Summer 2026 on WAMC-FM. For the text of this commentary, visit the Jackson Murphy page on WAMC.org. (Aired May 19, 2026) [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pvn6r7j2ghyfnp3m/JacksonMurphySummer2026MoviePreviewMay4.mp3) ## [Guests: 'Sofia The First: Royal Magic' Creator & EP Craig Gerber and Supervising Director Kris Wimberly](https://LCJ.podbean.com/e/guests-sofia-the-first-royal-magic-creator-ep-craig-gerber-and-supervising-director-kris-wimberly/) _2026-05-18 · LCJ Q&A Podcast_ "Sofia The First: Royal Magic" is the highly anticipated new sequel series to the popular Disney animated program. It premieres Monday May 25 on Disney Jr. and Tuesday May 26 on Disney+. Joining me to talk about this revival are creator and EP Craig Gerber and supervising director Kris Wimberly. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j8xyzdmmsm5wrucs/LCJQ_APodEPSophiaFirstRevivalFinal60aso.mp3) ## [Meet Oscar Winning Producer of "Sinners": Sev Ohanian](https://kristaparkinson.substack.com/p/meet-oscar-winning-producer-of-sinners) _2026-05-15 · Krista Parkinson · Krista’s Substack_ In this EP of "Coffee with KP," Sev shares how to avoid automatic script rejection, most natural networking tips and a detailed process to analyze a scripts quality. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197472941/370252eb47d1a440c75df62fabe2264d.mp3)