Rob Dubbin, comedy writer, game designer (The Colbert Report, Scripto).
About this episode
Rob Dubbin discusses his career in comedy writing and game design, highlighting his work on television and interactive storytelling.
Rob Dubbin is a comedy writer and game designer whose work spans late-night television, journalism, and interactive storytelling. After studying History and Literature at Harvard University , he began his career in comedy, becoming an Emmy-winning writer on The Colbert Report and later The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . Away from television, his writing has appeared in publications including The New Yorker and The Verge. More recently, he has moved into game design and tools, becoming the co-creator of Scripto , a collaborative writing platform for format-driven work—from television scripts to video games—where he serves as Head of Games. His current projects include co-hosting The Secret Lives of Games podcast and he recently launched the boardgame Starfriends . Across all of his work, he has become a thoughtful advocate for clarity and economy in writing—particularly in games, where he believes every word must earn its place. SHOW LINKS: Rob Dubbin Rob Dubbin – official website Rob Dubbin – work & projects Roblemsolving – Rob's blog Rob Dubbin – itch.io Brainfruit Studio / Star Friends Brainfruit Studio shop Star…
People in this episode
Host: Simon Parkin
Guest: Rob Dubbin
Topics covered
- comedy writing
- game design
- interactive storytelling
- television
- board games
Keywords
- Rob Dubbin
- comedy writer
- game designer
- Scripto
- Starfriends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Colbert Report, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The New Yorker, The Verge, Scripto, Brainfruit Studio, The Secret Lives of Games
Products: Starfriends
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