In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ...
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The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Prod ...
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John Ross Bowie (The Big Bang Theory, Speechless) takes you inside the minds of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors for in-depth interviews about their iconic roles, the ones that got away, and the secrets of show business longevity. You know their faces. Now know their names and their stories. Produced by Ben Blacker and Jordan Katz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Nerdist Writers Panel series is an informal chat moderated by Ben Blacker (co-creator of the Thrilling Adventure Hour; writer for Supah Ninjas, Supernatural, among others) with professional writers about the process and business of writing. Covering TV, film, comic books, music, novels, and any other kind of writing about which you'd care to hear. Proceeds from the live panels benefit 826LA, the national non-profit tutoring program.
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Matt Gourley and Matt Mira love James Bond so much they decided to make a podcast about it. Each episode they invite a guest to dive deep into one movie from the greatest film franchise known to man. The entire James Bonding catalogue is now being re-released for free, one week at a time, starting 10/5/22. We never left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A deep-dive into Filthy Rich & Catflap, the under-rated 1987 sitcom starring Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, written by Ben Elton.
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The Untitled Female Driven Podcast is hosted by Jess Chou, Hannah Rosner and Erica Schreiber. It covers what we wish we'd known about Film and TV writing when we were getting started.
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If you're like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it's like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren't. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you've never heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each week, actors Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin (Drunk History, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale) sit down to settle all the small debates that are a big deal to YOU - once and for all. No subject is too small for Mark and Hal to tackle! Even though you may think it's an impossible puzzle to solve, don't worry... We Got This
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Episode 172: Lauren Herstik Interview (American Vandal, Pearson)
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1:10:44In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends — a pilot that's had more lives (and deaths) than most scripts could dream of. This one has everything: clown camp trauma, projectile vomit over a salad bar, surrealist puberty freakouts, and a long, winding journey through the chaot…
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In which Mark and Hal settle a series a small topics suggested by YOUBy Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi
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Episode 171: Camp Friends Written by Lauren Herstik (American Vandal, Pearson)
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44:42This month, we have a fantastic dead pilot, Camp Friends, written by Lauren Herstik. You may know Lauren as a writer on American Vandal and Pearson. Camp Friends is about best friends who spend every summer at Camp Wigeon. This is their CIT (counselor-in-training) year, the last before becoming counselors, and the last chance to have the best summe…
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What's the best substitute swear word? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi
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#524 - Best Saturday Night Live Cast Member 1986-1990
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41:34Who is the best Saturday Night Live Cast Member 1986-1990? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi
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Jonathan Tropper (Your Friends and Neighbors)
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27:30Jonathan Tropper (creator, Your Friends and Neighbors, Banshee, Warrior) discusses writing a TV show closer in sensibility to his novels, the role of luck in a writing career, writing a non-action show, one key piece of advice about craft, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing…
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Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Bank Yankers"
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29:00Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Bank Yankers" Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada; Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker; Paul F. Tompkins as Piston Pete; Nancy Lenehan as Stacy Kearns-Nevada; Xochitl Gomez as Aerial; Saagar Shaikh as Rob-E; and Hal Lublin as the Bank's AI and Folksy Hal. Produced by Ben A…
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What's the best frosting? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi
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The I to Q of Filthy Rich & Catflap
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1:08:28Part 2 of the 'A to Z of Filthy Rich & Catflap' covers the letters I to Q. Listen in to discover why L is for Lavatory, and P is for Priz! Here's the full list: I is for Ivor Whopper J is for the Judge ... John Wells K is for Ketchup L is for Lavatory M is for Milkmen N is for the Noles! O is for Ooer Sounds a Bit Rude P is for Priz Q is for Queer…
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MaxFunDrive 2025 – TriviApocalypse 4 with John Hodgman, Jean Grae, Janet Varney, and Julian Burrell
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1:43:09Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do! In this episode: J…
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MaxFunDrive 2025 - TriviApocalypse 3 with Danielle Radford and Clint McElroy
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1:20:35Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do! In this episode: D…
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Episode 170: Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Interview (Another Period)
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1:06:25This is the After Show episode for Buffalo Tens featuring Andrew’s interview with Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). It’s also our last episode of MaxFunDrive 2025. If you haven’t joined, boosted or upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re reading the show notes! You’re obviously a fan! Go to maximum fun.org/join right now! …
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We Got This with Mark and Hal (and Acker & Blacker)
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1:24:04WorkJuice Players Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin have hosted We Got This for nine years. On the show Gags and Hal sit down to settle all the small debates that are a big deal to YOU — once and for all. We thought you Adventurekateers would enjoy this brand new episode with Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker join Mark and Hal…
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Veronica West (creator of Surface, High Fidelity; Dexter: New Blood; Chicago Fire) discusses why she wrote Surface on spec, the elaborate pitch, working with actors, learning on the job, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'l…
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@522 - Best Thrilling Adventure Hour segment with Ben Acker & Ben Blacker
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1:22:20Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker join Mark and Hal to finally determine the Best Thrilling Adventure Hour segment, once and for all!By Ben Acker, Ben Blacker, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin
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Episode: 169: Buffalo Tens Episode 2 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period)
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33:04MaxFunDrive 2025 continues with a second episode of Buffalo Tens from Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). Fox liked this show about two Matchmakers from Hell in Buffalo, New York enough to order a second episode from Riki and Natasha. And then they passed, but we have revived it and are bringing it to you here!Remember, this is the …
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MaxFunDrive 2025 - Triviapocalypse #2 with Jordan Morris
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1:17:53Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lubln) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do!…
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Episode 168: Buffalo Tens Episode 1 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period)
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36:23You can support Dead Pilots Society and get access to all of our bonus content, and the bonus content from every other Maximum Fun show, by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. And if you're already a member, first of all - thank you!, you can upgrade or boost your membership and get some cool gifts. Go to maximumfun.org/join now!…
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