Writers' rooms are the pipelines of talent that turn rookies into SHOWRUNNERS.On episode 10 of Strike Talk, Billy hears the stories of Courtney Kemp, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Sera Gamble, and Greg Berlanti to learn how growing up in a writers' room turned them into the profit-generating superstars they are today.Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Nkechi Okoro Carroll, showrunner behind the groundbreaking drama Found, and Shanola Hampton, lead actor and producer, as they shed light on the urgent issue of missing persons. They discuss the untold stories of marginalized communities and the disproportionate rates faced by women of color. The duo also dives into the complexities of portraying anti-heroes and the challenges of crafting authentic narratives in procedural television. Tune in for their insightful take on the intersection of storytelling and social awareness.