Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘Death by Lightning.’ They talk about “history spoilers,” choices made for the finale, the accuracy of the project, and much more!

(00:00) Introduction

(01:18) Choices for the series

(06:36) Adapting the book

(09:54) The accuracies versus inaccuracies of the series

(18:29) The actors' portrayals of historical figures

(31:46) The brain in the jar

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Host: Joanna Robinson

Guest: Mike Makowsky

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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