Joel Cohen, Emmy-winning writer/producer "The Simpsons." and co-author "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football"

Welcome to Joel Cohen, Emmy award-winning writer/producer "The Simpsons." and co-author "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football"

Joel Cohen's Background:

·      Joel is a writer and producer for "The Simpsons," having won three Emmys and a Peabody award. (we had a humorous exchange about the mystery of receiving a Peabody award)

The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football:

·      Joel and Dan Patrick co-authored the book "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football."

·      Origin of the collaboration: Joel reached out to Dan Patrick with the idea for a funny book about football.

·      The book's release date was September 5, and they've been working on it for a year and a half.

·      Joel praises Dan Patrick's humor and willingness to collaborate.

Book Content and Style:

·      The book is a humorous take on NFL history, including true stories, jokes, and baseless conspiracies.

·      Covers every team, player, and many Superbowl moments.

·      Features contributions from writers of popular shows like "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," and more.

·      The book blends recollections, funny moments, and anecdotes about football.

·      We discuss how collaboration is key in both TV writing and book writing.

 Favorite Book Passage:

·      Joel reads a passage from the book about Don Malbach, the Detroit Lions' long snapper, adding humor and illustrations.

·      Emphasizes how humor and storytelling contribute to the book's narrative.

Business of Writing and Entertainment:

·      Discusses the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry.

·      Addresses the need to ensure that writing remains a viable career path.

·      Mentions AI as a looming threat to writers and actors.

·      Talks about the importance of fair compensation for creators.

Future Trends in Entertainment:

·      Recognizes the fragmentation of content and the rise of niche audiences.

·      Highlights the potential impact of AI on content creation.

·      Mentions the need for creators to adapt to changing media landscapes.

Future Projects:

·      Expresses interest in writing another book and exploring other movie and TV ideas.

·      Discusses how the strike has temporarily frozen some of his projects but remains creatively active.

Joel's Website

@sportswrong on Instagram

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