Deadline Strike Talk
This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Now, in 2023, history is repeating itself and Hollywood is once again in the midst of a major labor dispute. Join Billy Ray, Academy Award nominated writer/ director/ showrunner, and Todd Garner, a former studio executive turned producer, as they explore the causes and consequences of the strike.The duo will chat with writers, producers, and other industry insiders to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the situation. Throughout the strike, Billy and Todd will be bringing you stories and insights from behind the picket lines, uncovering the struggles and experiences of those involved in this pivotal moment in Hollywood history. Tune in to "Deadline Strike Talk" and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the strike, while gaining a deeper understanding of the issues at play. Don't miss out on this exclusive look at the inner workings of Hollywood during this crucial time.
Latest episodes
Jul 21, 2023 • 50min
Week Twelve with guests Sarah Ramos, Shaan Sharma, Charles Bodin, and Andrew Leeds
For months, even after the WGA was forced to strike, Hollywood was looking to SAG, and that union's negotiations with the AMPTP.'Would the actors strike? Could they?'Turns out they can. And they have.On Episode 12 of StrikeTalk, they tell us why.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
Jul 14, 2023 • 41min
Week Eleven with guests Scott Galloway, Michael Pachter, and Joe Flint
Three Wall Street experts join Strike Talk to examine the AMPTP itself. Is it still serving the goals of its widely-disparate corporate members? Has it outlived its usefulness? (Hint: No and yes.)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
Jul 7, 2023 • 50min
Week Ten with guests Courtney Kemp, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Sera Gamble, and Greg Berlanti
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
Jun 30, 2023 • 37min
Week Nine with guest Lindsay Dougherty
This week STRIKETALK introduces you to Lindsay Dougherty, leader of the Hollywood Teamsters, as Billy explores Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, and an ancient connection between writers, truckdrivers, and laborers everywhere. 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
Jun 23, 2023 • 45min
Week Eight with guests Franklin Leonard, Yahlin Chang, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel and John August
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
Jun 20, 2023 • 24min
Week Seven with guest "Poe" aka AI
Today, Billy talks with AI, specifically CHATGPT4, designed - by its own admission - to "replace screenwriters."Be afraid. Be very afraid.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
Jun 9, 2023 • 39min
Week Six with guests Congress Members Becca Balint and Ro Khanna
Today, our guests are Congress Members Becca Balint of Vermont and Ro Khanna of California - joining for a conversation about where the WGA strike fits in a larger conversation about the struggles of labor in America.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
Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 6min
Week Five with guests Julie Lynn & Bonnie Curtis
This week, STRIKETALK looks at the role of independent producers, and how producers - often pitted against writers by the companies- are actually the writers’ natural allies.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
May 26, 2023 • 51min
Week Four with guest Bill Mechanic
Our guest this week, Bill Mechanic, tells us what CEOs actually think of writers and the WGA - and answers the question "Does a corporation OWE anything to the public at large?" MUST LISTEN.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
May 19, 2023 • 58min
Week Three with guest Simon Johnson
In this episode of 'Strike Talk,' Billy Ray and Todd Garner continue their coverage of the WGA strike, and delve deeper into one facet of the negotiations: AI's intrusion into creative fields, and the potential consequences. To shed further light on the economic implications of the technology, the hosts welcome Simon Johnson, an esteemed professor, and expert in entrepreneurship from MIT.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
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