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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Let’s talk about actual gatekeeping in Hollywood, which extends beyond mere nepotism. this episode explores the biggest chicken-and-egg conundrum in the screenwriting field:
- “Oh, you need an agent or a manager to introduce you to a producer.”
- But then, “oops. they won’t want to sign you unless you’ve got a producer interested.”
- But “Uh-oh, you can never connect with a producer unless you’re in the WGA or have an agent/manager.”
- But then again, “you can’t get an agent/manager or become a member of WGA unless a producer is interested in you…”
If you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that means.
Join me as I reflect on unexpected lessons I learned throughout my career in Los Angeles as a screenwriter!
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