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Ep714 - Oren Uziel, Creator Nicholas Cage Series, ‘Spider-Noir’
Jun 21, 2026
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Ep713 - Matthew Rhys, Actor ‘The Beast in Me’ & ‘Widow's Bay’
Jun 20, 2026
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Ep712 - Laurie Metcalf, Actress ‘Big Mistakes,’ ‘Monster’ & ‘Lady Bird’
Jun 19, 2026
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Ep711 - Alex Honnold, Free-soloist climber ‘Free Solo’ and ‘Skyscraper Live’
Jun 18, 2026
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| 6/21/26 |  Ep714 - Oren Uziel, Creator Nicholas Cage Series, ‘Spider-Noir’ | Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero. In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | Ep713 - Matthew Rhys, Actor ‘The Beast in Me’ & ‘Widow's Bay’ | Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix psychological thriller THE BEAST IN ME, a gripping series centering on a grieving author who finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind Jarvis' vanished wife and suspicious dealings. Rhys is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning performance opposite Keri Russell in FX’s critically acclaimed drama THE AMERICANS, as well as his Golden Globe-nominated lead role in HBO’s PERRY MASON reboot, and his work in Apple TV+’s horror-comedy WIDOW’S BAY. In this interview, he talks about the psychology, charm, and complexity of playing Niall Jarvis in THE BEAST IN ME, and how the book THE PSYCHOPATH TEST by Jon Ronson helped shape the role. We also dive into the brilliant acting advice he received from directors Antonio Campos and Hiro Murai, the decade-long journey writer Katie Dippold went on to get WIDOW'S BAY made, and so much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | Ep712 - Laurie Metcalf, Actress ‘Big Mistakes,’ ‘Monster’ & ‘Lady Bird’ | Laurie Metcalf is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress known for her incredible versatility across television, film, and theatre. She rose to fame as Jackie Harris on ROSEANNE and THE CONNERS, earning three Emmy Awards. Her extensive television career also includes HACKS, Dan Levy's BIG MISTAKES, and Ryan Murphy's MONSTER. On the big screen, her performance in Greta Gerwig's LADY BIRD garnered an Academy Award nomination, and her credits span from SCREAM 2 to voicing Andy's mom in the TOY STORY franchise. In this interview, we dive into how she tackles complex, quirky mother figures in shows and movies like LADY BIRD, MONSTER, and BIG MISTAKES. We also talk about the emotional and physical toll of dramatic acting, the big differences between theatre and camera work, what it was like filming BIG MISTAKES, and so much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Ep711 - Alex Honnold, Free-soloist climber ‘Free Solo’ and ‘Skyscraper Live’ | The only human to free solo Yosemite’s 3000-foot rock monolith, El Capitan. No rope, climbing alone. More people will walk on the moon than will do what Alex Honnold has done. His extremely rare skill and unmatched mental focus have helped make him climbing’s transcendent, breakout star, inspiring millions around the world. This past January, Alex conquered a live, Netflix-documented free solo climb of Taipei 101, bringing the intensity of free soloing into an urban environment and unfolding the ascent in real time before a global audience. His feats have blown the doors wide open on the sport of climbing, placing him at the front of mainstream media like 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and the cover of National Geographic. In this interview, we talk about his perspective on courage, how having kids has changed him, and his thoughts on the future, legacy, and philanthropy. We also dive into the logistics behind climbing the TAIPEI 101 building for his project with NETFLIX, get his advice for first-time climbers, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Ep710 - Hiro Murai, EP and Director ‘Widow's Bay,’ ‘The Bear’ & ‘Atlanta’ | Hiro Murai is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and director behind some of today’s most innovative and culturally renowned projects. Most recently, he produced and directed the Apple horror comedy series WIDOW’S BAY, which stars Matthew Rhys and follows a skeptical mayor who leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island. In 2024, Murai served as Executive Producer and Director of the Emmy-nominated series MR. & MRS. SMITH, which launched on Amazon Prime Video and is one of Murai’s many collaborations with Donald Glover. His other projects include ATLANTA, THE BEAR, and the culturally groundbreaking music video for Childish Gambino’s worldwide hit THIS IS AMERICA. In this interview, we talk about what music videos can teach filmmakers, the success of ATLANTA and THIS IS AMERICA, how he got involved with WIDOW'S BAY, the changing landscape for young filmmakers, and the decline of music videos. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Ep709 - Zach Braff, Actor ‘Scrubs’ & ‘Garden State’ | Zach Braff’s success began with the beloved television series SCRUBS, earning an Emmy nomination and three consecutive Golden Globe® nominations. While on the show, he transitioned behind the camera, directing several episodes before making his feature film debut as the writer, director, and star of the 2004 comedy-drama GARDEN STATE. The film won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and earned him multiple screenplay and directing nominations. In February 2026, he returned to executive produce, direct the pilot, and star in the ABC SCRUBS reboot, which follows J.D. and Turk as they navigate a modern medical system that has “beaten them down” after 15 years, while J.D. faces the reality of being the “oldie” rather than the “newbie.” In this interview, we talk about the art of improvising comedy on set, working and learning from Bill Lawrence, the revival and production of the new SCRUBS season, directing advice and working with legends like Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Harrison Ford, alternative writing techniques, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | REPOST - Brad Ingelsby, Writer ‘Task,’ ‘Mare of Easttown’ & ‘The Lost Bus’ | Brad Ingelsby is an EMMY AWARD-NOMINATED writer, producer, and creator. He gained widespread acclaim as the creator, writer, and executive producer of HBO's hit limited series, MARE OF EASTTOWN, which starred Kate Winslet. Ingelsby has since created and written the new HBO limited series, TASK, starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey. His recent film work includes the Apple TV+ thriller ECHO VALLEY and THE LOST BUS, an adaptation of Lizzie Johnson's book about the 2018 Camp Fire, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. In this interview, we talk about his writing process, why he doesn’t outline, and why he considers himself an “awful pitcher.” Plus, his projects THE LOST BUS, TASK, and MARE OF EASTTOWN. As a special note, this was part of our new LIVE interview series in partnership with Buzztown, a community for serious screenwriters, where students also participated in this interview. You can learn more or join the waitlist here: www.scriptmastermind.com/pr Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Ep708 - Ira Parker, Showrunner & Co-creator ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ | Ira Parker is a writer, executive producer and showrunner who currently serves as executive producer and showrunner of HBO’s A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, which he co-created with George R. R. Martin. Taking place nearly a century before the events of GAME OF THRONES, the series follows a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg, as great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable friends. Previously, Parker served as a writer and co-executive producer on the first season of HBO’s HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, the GAME OF THRONES prequel centered on the Targaryen dynasty, where he penned episode four and played a key role in establishing the series’ early narrative. In this interview, he shares some advice for rising the ranks in a writers' room, we talk about his latest project A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, the modern pressure for fast-paced plotting, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Ep707 - Michael Waldron, Creator & Showrunner ‘Chad Powers’ | Michael Waldron is an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, showrunner, and producer. He broke through as a writer and producer on Adult Swim's RICK AND MORTY, earning an Emmy for his work on Season 4, before ascending to one of the most sought-after voices in Hollywood. He created, served as head writer, and executive produced Marvel and Disney+'s hit series LOKI and wrote DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS for director Sam Raimi. Next up, he is the co-writer of AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, which hits theaters in December 2026. His latest work is the Hulu football comedy series CHAD POWERS starring Glen Powell. The series follows a disgraced college quarterback named Russ Holliday who disguises himself as Chad Powers and walks onto a struggling southern football team to revive his football career. In this interview, we talk about the intense period during the pandemic where he was balancing LOKI season one, HEELS season one, and DOCTOR STRANGE 2. The origin of the TV show CHAD POWERS, and what he looks for when hiring new writers. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Ep706 - Eric Appel, Director ‘The Breadwinner’ & ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ | Eric Appel co-wrote, directed and produced WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY starring Daniel Radcliffe. He also directed the first two seasons of DIE HART starring Kevin Hart, with John Travolta in the first season and John Cena in the second season. His most recent film, THE BREADWINNER, follows a father struggling to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to three daughters after his wife’s sudden Shark Tank success flips their family dynamics upside down. In this interview, we talk about his collaboration with Weird Al Yankovic, his time directing THE BREADWINNER, industry trends and advice for creators, plus much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
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| 6/3/26 | Ep705 - Daniel Radcliffe, Actor 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ | Daniel Radcliffe currently stars in the one-man show EVERY BRILLIANT THING at the Hudson Theatre, New York. The show ranks in the top five at the US theatre box office and continues to play to sell-out theatres. Earlier this year he starred alongside Tracy Morgan in NBC’s sports mockumentary THE FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, for which he has just been nominated for Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series at the Gotham TV Awards. Produced by Robert Carlock, Sam Means and Tina Fey, the series sees Radcliffe as fallen filmmaker Arthur Tobbins enlisted to help resurrect disgraced football star Dinkins’ reputation and career. In this interview, we talk about his work in THE FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, how he chooses roles, advice for writers on unconventional scripts, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Ep704 - Robert Kaplow, Writer ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Me And Orson Welles’ | Robert Kaplow is the author of numerous novels. In 2008, director Richard Linklater filmed an adaptation of Robert’s novel ME AND ORSON WELLES. In the past, Robert has taught English and Creative Writing, and for over a decade, he and his band (“Moe Moskowitz and the Punsters”) wrote, produced, and performed satirical sketches for NPR’s Morning Edition. BLUE MOON is his first original screenplay. BLUE MOON tells the story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of "Oklahoma!". The film stars Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, and Andrew Scott. In this interview, we talk about the film adaptation of his novel ME AND ORSON WELLES, the development of the screenplay for BLUE MOON with Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke, the creative process of writing a plausible voice for Lorenz Hart, plus advice for writers on patience, persistence, and keeping the faith when facing rejection. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Ep703 - Connor Hines, Creator & Executive Producer ‘Love Story’ | Connor Hines is an actor and writer, best known for creating and executive producing LOVE STORY, which became FX’s most-watched limited series ever on streaming. He also served as a writer on the upcoming Apple TV limited series WILD THINGS starring Jude Law and Andrew Garfield. His first staff writing job was the Netflix comedy SPACE FORCE created by Steve Carell and Greg Daniels. Since then, he has sold and developed projects across television and film for Netflix, 20th Century Studios, Sony/Columbia Pictures. In this interview, we talk about the success of his YouTube series LOCAL ATTRACTION, the reality of the traditional pilot season, the development and pitching process for LOVE STORY, collaborating with Ryan Murphy, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Ep702 - Jeremy Slater, Writer ‘Mortal Kombat II’ | Jeremy Slater is a screenwriter and producer known for his work across major genre franchises in film and television. His credits include Netflix’s hit series THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY and Marvel’s MOON KNIGHT for Disney+, starring Oscar Isaac. He is also the creator and executive producer of THE EXORCIST and has written on high-profile studio features, including GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE and MORTAL KOMBAT II. In this interview, we talk about his work on MOON KNIGHT, the development of MORTAL KOMBAT II, how to navigate the limitations of working with established franchise IP, his history with the development of the script for COYOTE VS. ACME, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Ep701 - Spencer Hudnut, Executive Producer & Showrunner ‘Marshals’ | Spencer Hudnut launched his television career as a writer’s assistant on the CBS series UNFORGETTABLE, where he eventually transitioned into a writer-producer role. He continued building his portfolio as a writer-producer on NBC’s BLACKLIST: REDEMPTION before joining the CBS/Paramount+ series SEAL TEAM. Hudnut rose to the position of showrunner during the third season and guided the show all the way through seven total seasons before its finale in 2024. His new show, MARSHALS, follows ex-Navy SEAL Kayce Dutton as he leaves the Yellowstone ranch behind to join an elite U.S. Marshals unit. In this interview, we talk about the importance of being open to different genres, managing the budget and time limitations of network television, his new show MARSHALS, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Ep700 - Aline Brosh McKenna, Writer ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ & ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ | Aline Brosh McKenna is the original screenwriter of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA and the screenwriter and producer of the sequel, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, with the return of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. She is also behind 27 DRESSES; YOUR PLACE OR MINE, CRUELLA, and CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND. In this interview, we talk about the development of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 and how she pitched the story outline to Meryl Streep, learning to find professional failure and bad meetings funny, writing with no attachment to the outcome, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Ep699 - Jonathan Glatzer, EP & Showrunner ‘The Audacity’ | Jonathan Glatzer has written and produced for shows such as SUCCESSION, BAD SISTERS, BETTER CALL SAUL and BLOODLINE. Along with his fellow writers, he’s the recipient of three Peabodys, an Emmy, three AFI Awards, a Golden Globe, and a WGA Award. His latest show, THE AUDACITY, follows the unorthodox relationship between a wannabe tech titan and his therapist. In this interview, we talk about the dynamics of the writer's room, his new show THE AUDACITY, the importance of setting and place, writing dialogue and avoiding catchphrases, plus advice for up-and-coming writers. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | Ep698 - Eric Jorgenson, CEO & Writer ‘The Book of Elon’ | Eric is the CEO of Scribe Media, the largest Professional Publisher. He is also the author of THE ALMANACK OF NAVAL RAVIKANT, THE ANTHOLOGY OF BALAJI, and THE BOOK OF ELON, a curated collection of Elon Musk’s most useful ideas drawn directly from his tweets, interviews, and public conversations. Together, his books have reached over 1 million readers and helped shape the thinking of entrepreneurs and builders around the world. In this interview, we talk about the "north star" exercise —a framework used by Scribe—, the changing public perception of Elon Musk, the "Musk method" of problem-solving, and much more. You can subscribe to the 1% better newsletter here: https://b-e-t-t-e-r.com/subscribe Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show! | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Ep697 - Kae Wagner, Founder ‘The Bold Authors Network’ & ‘The Bold Authors Book Agency’✨ | author visibilitymarketing strategies+3 | Kae Wagner | INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERSThe Bold Authors Network+6 | — | The Bold Authors NetworkThe Bold Authors Book Agency+3 | — | 24m 06s | |
| 4/3/26 | Ep696 - Stefan van de Graaff, Filmmaker ‘One of Us’ & ‘Simmer’✨ | filmmakingmicro-budget films+3 | Stefan van de Graaff | INK BY THE BARRELHBO Max+9 | — | One of UsSimmer+2 | — | 25m 19s | |
| 3/27/26 | Ep695 - Christina Alexandra Voros, Director ‘The Madison,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ and ‘1883’✨ | directingcinematography+3 | Christina Alexandra Voros | INK BY THE BARRELYELLOWSTONE+8 | New YorkMontana | Emmy-nominatedDP+4 | — | 30m 21s | |
| 3/20/26 | Ep694 - Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, Directors ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’✨ | filmmakingco-directing+2 | Matt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler Gillett | INK BY THE BARRELSearchlight+8 | — | Ready or NotV/H/S+2 | — | 31m 12s | |
| 3/13/26 | Ep693 - Liz Sarnoff, Creator & Showrunner ‘Scarpetta’✨ | television writingshowrunning+3 | Liz Sarnoff | INK BY THE BARRELCBS+12 | — | Emmy-nominatedDavid Milch+3 | — | 26m 23s | |
| 3/6/26 | Ep692 - Miriam Schulman, Author ‘Artpreneur’✨ | luxury-market messagingpricing strategy+4 | Miriam Schulman | ARTPRENEURINK BY THE BARREL+6 | — | sustainable livingcreativity+2 | — | 27m 15s | |
| 2/27/26 | Ep691 - Kate Hudson, Actress ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Running Point’ & ‘Almost Famous’✨ | actingmusical drama+3 | Kate Hudson | INK BY THE BARRELNew York Times+16 | Milwaukee | Golden GlobeAcademy Award+3 | — | 19m 49s | |
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