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April 22, 2023

Season 13

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

01. Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

Comedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characters and how he found comedy inspiration from drama.

April 22, 2023

02. On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

Producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," including finding the cast and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.

April 29, 2023

03. A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu

Writer-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny."

May 6, 2023

04. On Writing Action with Chris Fedak

Action writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.

May 13, 2023

05. A Conversation with James Grey

Writer-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little Odessa" to "Armageddon Time."

May 20, 2023

06. On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland

Creator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show through a Native American lens.

May 27, 2023

07. A Conversation with Dede Gardner

Academy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood.

June 3, 2023

08. Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

Writer Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."

June 10, 2023

09. On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher

Writer and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the coming-of-age comedy series.

June 17, 2023

10. A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

Writer Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troopers."

June 24, 2023

11. From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series

Writers Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted television series.

July 1, 2023

12. A Conversation With Rob Thomas

A look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-creator of "Party Down."

July 8, 2023

13. Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo

Marc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fiction writing, world-building and bringing new ideas to the classic franchise.

July 15, 2023

14. A Conversation With Sarah Polley

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."

July 22, 2023

15. A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky

Director Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.

July 29, 2023