Perhaps best known for writing and producing The Mexican and Dead Man Down, as well his work on the FOX shows Fringe and Almost Human, Joel is a multi-talented creator with a passion for storytelling, music, and metaphor.

We take a deep dive into his career and projects-- what inspires him, what's at the heart of a good narrative arc, and his take on music being integral to his creative process.

Plus, Liz is pumped about her new 3D printer.

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This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week’s cocktail or mocktail – THE WHITE TULIP:

1 oz tequila blanco (for mocktail use lemon or lemon-lime soda)
½ oz St. Germain elderflower liquor (for mocktail, use chilled hibiscus tea)
½ oz Creme de Violet (for mocktail, use chilled lavender tea or butterfly pea flower tea)
½ oz orange blossom water (or rose water)
½ oz fresh lime juice

Shake ingredients over ice, then serve strained into a chilled glass and garnish with dried flowers-- we used jasmine!

MUSIC FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:

Music From Episode 13

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth by Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber