The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedy
Aug 15, 2024
Join Paul W. Downs, a talented creator behind Hacks, and Jen Statsky, a collaborative writer on the same series, as they dive into the art of balancing comedy with emotional depth. They explore the struggles of female comedians in a male-dominated industry and share humorous insights from juggling writing and parenting. Their discussion reveals how Ava and Deborah's relationship serves as a creative anchor, showcasing the complexity of crafting mixed-tone narratives while collaborating in a dynamic writers' room.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Balancing Acts: Writing and Parenthood
02:45 • 5min
From Rattlesnakes to Comedy: The Birth of Hacks
07:58 • 2min
Exploring the Struggles of Female Comedians
09:31 • 2min
From Jokes to Hacks: The Evolution of a Podcast
11:20 • 3min
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
14:23 • 8min
From Adversaries to Allies
22:20 • 9min
The Collaborative Comedy Craft
30:57 • 16min
Women in Comedy: Progress and Challenges
47:08 • 15min