The time has finally come. A master of horror himself, writer, director, and producer Mick Garris is here! A frequent collaborator with Stephen King, Mick has directed seven adaptations of King’s works, including The Stand, The Shining, Sleepwalkers, and Desperation. He's also the mind behind Hocus Pocus, Psycho IV, and Masters of Horror, featuring other genre directors like John Carpenter and Joe Dante.

Mick takes us through his humble beginnings, from first writing at 12, how he approaches writing a spec screenplay, and what fuels his creativity as a storyteller.

From being hired by Steven Spielberg to write for Amazing Stories (1985) to becoming an iconic voice in the genre, Mick discusses his unique career, including the finale episode of his show Post Mortem featuring Quentin Tarantino. Don't miss this one!

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This podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.

YES, CHEF! Sofya Levitsky-Weitz is here! She is a playwright and screenwriter who divides her time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Sofya works as a story editor and writer on FX's "The Bear," and has also contributed to "Gaslit" (Starz) and "The Dropout" (Hulu). Her play "This Party Sucks" is scheduled for production later this year.

Let's go behind the scenes of "The Bear" and see how the writer's room operates. We will discuss Sofya's creative processes, beginnings in the industry, relationships within the field, and what motivates her passion for writing.

This podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.

Did someone say, "Greased Lightning?" Today, we're joined by Hollywood icon Randal Kleiser. He starred in George Lucas's first student film, portrayed the first American superhero on screen, and directed hits like "The Blue Lagoon" and "White Fang." He's here to discuss his latest novel, "Drawing Directors," sharing his close encounters with directors who shaped his career. What attracts a director to a script? How does one navigate the challenges of filmmaking? Join us for an unforgettable journey with the man behind "Grease" and much more!

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