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Alie Flierl, Screenwriter of "Jason Statham Stole My Bike"—The Unpredictability of a Writer's Life
Jun 4, 2026
54m 13s
Filmmaker Zach Bandler on Not Bowing to the Market
May 28, 2026
51m 44s
JDIFF Executive Director Susan Gorrell: Making a Film Festival Plan ... and Winging It
Apr 9, 2026
54m 21s
Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Ridiculousness in Life ... and Writing About It
Mar 20, 2026
54m 17s
Joel Church-Cooper: Showrunner of 'Going Dutch' on Family, TV Writing, A.I. and the Changing Industry
Mar 5, 2026
1h 04m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/4/26 | Alie Flierl, Screenwriter of "Jason Statham Stole My Bike"—The Unpredictability of a Writer's Life | True story: Alie Flierl is one of the most inspiring writers. Yep. Right up there at the top. Listen to our convo with Alie about her "overnight success," which only took over a decade of hard work. We chat about breaking in, building a community, rejection, and ... did Jason Statham really steal her bike? Only our listeners know. So get those earbuds in and get inspired! Resources from this episode: Alie Flierl's LInkTreeSadie's new album, Victory BoulevardPipeline Podcasts: All ... | 54m 13s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Filmmaker Zach Bandler on Not Bowing to the Market | Zach Bandler shares his unique path from actor to filmmaker, all while creating a niche of highlighting the challenges of those afflicted with dementia. Now, he has a lane, financial support, and a purpose more powerful than just "entertainment." You're going to want to watch his short film, Koko Suzanne | Omeleto, and listen to this because we quite literally have life-saving advice included. If you want to learn how you can create your own niche, join Zach's Symposium on June 24th, "Finding... | 51m 44s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | JDIFF Executive Director Susan Gorrell: Making a Film Festival Plan ... and Winging It | Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but stick around ... because Susan drops incredible advice on fests and more. Film festivals not only highlight incredible talent, but also provide great networking opportunities for indie filmmakers. The festival runs April 18-25, 2026 (always in April, so plan ahead). Resources: Julien Dubuque International Fil... | 54m 21s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Ridiculousness in Life ... and Writing About It | Writer and director of the comedy HOME DELIVERY, Thom Harp, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about guitars ... so many guitars... the writer mindset, and the hilarity of life. And there are magnets ... hairy magnets. Wait for it. Seriously, this is one of our favorite episodes. It's all Real Talk™, and we're here for it. Thom's websiteHome DeliveryFollow Thom on IG: @thomharpPipeline Podcasts: All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. YouTube: Watch ... | 54m 17s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Joel Church-Cooper: Showrunner of 'Going Dutch' on Family, TV Writing, A.I. and the Changing Industry | This is quite literally the most information-packed episode we've had. Jeanne and Sadie chat with "budget expert" and showrunner Joel Church-Cooper about everything except maybe his grocery list. We dive into running a show in Ireland, juggling family and career, tips for writers to write to a smaller budget, the future of A.I., and tons of career advice. Put your earbuds in and have at it! Joel Church-Cooper on IMDb Pipeline Podcasts: All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pi... | 1h 04m 27s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Chasing Your Dreams with Matthew Lutz of Allegory | Wow, that interview went places we never expected! But by now, you've learned to expect the unexpected with us. No apologies here. Sadie and Jeanne talk with Matthew Lutz, screenwriter, father, husband, ad man and founder of the Allegory screenwriting conference. We dive deep into the challenges and joys of chasing your dreams, raising families while being artists, and the inspiration for the Allegory conference ... which our L.A. listeners should go to because SADIE IS GOING TO BE THER... | 50m 55s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | He's Back! Phil Stark, Writer of 'Dude, Where's My Car?" on How to Be a Screenwriter | Sadie and Jeanne chat (yet again) with the fabulous screenwriter-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car, "That 70s Show," "South Park") about his new book How to Be a Screenwriter. There's talk of therapy for writing partnerships, the morality of using A.I., what inspired Phil to write a screenwriting book, and how he aimed to bring a new perspective to the bookshelves—by talking about what it's really like to be a screenwriter. Come for the advice, stay for the banter. Resources:&... | 47m 37s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | William Dickerson: The Ultimate Reckless Creative—There's Nothing He Can't Do | OK, well, maybe there are few things he can't do, but pretty sure he'd figure those things out, too. Join Sadie and Jeanne as they chat with filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, producer, drummer, and novelist, William Dickerson. We dive into the inspiration for his new book, The Tao of Twin Peaks, writing routines, advice for directors, the physicality of being a drummer, and, yes, there's pie. Resources from this episode—How to find Willaim: WebsiteBooksThe Tao of Twin Peaks No... | 1h 01m 35s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | S&Q Films: You Don't Get to Tell Me 'No' | Sadie and Jeanne chatted with the dynamic duo, Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith, co-founders of S&Q Films. For all the filmmakers out there making excuses for not breaking in, jump into the minds of women who have a drive like none other, with a little sprinkle of delusion. You don't want to miss this one—you'll get ideas galore! Instagram SQ Films Reagan Yorke Jillian Smith TikTok Reagan Yorke Jillian Smith SQ Films S&Q Films Patre... | 53m 16s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | Storytelling 360 Founder, Zack Gutin, on the Power of the Writing Community | We did it. We finally got the trio together! Jeanne and Sadie bring Zack Gutin on Reckless to talk about the value of the writing community, his founding of the incredible new screenwriting event, Storytelling 360, and ... we also have some AMAZING NEWS regarding Sadie. You don't want to miss this one. Resources from this episode: Storytelling 360 on X: @StoryTalks360Storytelling 360 on IG: @StoryTalks360Zack Gutin on X: @zackgutinStorytelling 360Zack Gutin's author page on Script... | 50m 32s | ||||||
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| 7/2/25 | Invaluable Indie Film Advice with Festival Programmer Imani Davis | Sadie and Jeanne talk with Imani Davis, a multi-hyphenate extraordinaire—producer, podcast host, festival programmer, wearer of many hats. Despite Imani's packed life, Sadie and Jeanne couldn't help but brainstorm new business ideas for her ... because, why not? That's what reckless creatives do when they hang. Resources from this episode: American CinemathequeProof Film Festival on IG: @prooffilmfestivalImani Davis on IG: @imanimdavisPlayers: A Film Industry PodcastFilm Girlz Who... | 57m 02s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | The Resilient Tommy Wallach on the Life of Being a Multi-Hyphenate | Sadie and Jeanne dive into the world of Tommy Wallach to discuss writing musicals, plays, screenplays, novels, the value of being a pianist, why bread is not happening, and so much more. This one is a must-listen for all artists who want to dive into multiple mediums and find a path of sanity while juggling 12 balls in the air. Just read his bio below ... yeah, he pivots like none other. ***** Tommy Wallach is the author of the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, Thanks for the Trouble, ... | 58m 10s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | "Dear Abby": Sadie and Jeanne's Rambling Advice | Well, turns out we had a lot to say about ... everything. If you need some Real Talk™ advice from the trenches, Sadie and Jeanne have it. Sure, could it be something we talked about before? Who knows. We're too exhausted to remember. But we have thoughts about writing and life ... we always have thoughts. Resources from this episode: "The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting Mentor" by Jeanne on Script Magazine Seth Sherwood RC episode Seth Sherwood's post on X about "Things we can stop doing in... | 45m 28s | ||||||
| 4/11/25 | Emmy-Winning Screenwriter and Author Charles Kipps on Making a Plan | It's not everyday we get a writer with the life and work experience of Charles Kipps to join our crazy podcast, let alone have a therapy session with Sadie and Jeanne. Yes, we talked about everything from Charles producing Aretha Franklin, to our struggles as writers, to Charles' decades of writing experiences ... and he's still selling screenplays to this day! You're not going to want to miss this one ... so much great advice from the legend that is Charles Kipps. (See below for Charle... | 1h 05m 40s | ||||||
| 3/19/25 | In the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup | We never turn down a chance to pick the brain of screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup! Sadie and Jeanne dove into practical advice about breaking in, to keep your day job or quit, how to pursue being a writer/director and so much more. Resources from this episode: Resources from this episode: Lee Jessup's website Screenwriters Support Group Your Career Plan (new offering) Lee's Books Lee's YouTube channel Lee on BlueSky Lee on X: @leezjessup Lee's articles on Script Magazine Lee's Sym... | 1h 05m 57s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | Horror Writer Seth Sherwood: Breaking In, Staying In, and Everything In Between | Can you believe we haven't talked to a horror writer yet? Well, we fixed that ... meet Seth Sherwood. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with Emmy-nominated horror writer/director Seth Sherwood about the 10 years it took for him to break in, the challenges and joys of writing horror, tips for newbies wanting to break in, and so much more! Seth Sherwood's Full Bio: Seth M Sherwood is an Emmy-nominated Los Angeles-based screenwriter, director, designer, and producer. His ... | 48m 04s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | Donald H. Hewitt on Drawing the Reader In ... and So Much More | Sadie and Jeanne chatted with Donald H. Hewitt, a professional screenwriter of 24 years, about his long screenwriting career, his new book (oh ... don't you worry ... it's a good one), and even look back at the mistakes we all make when we're naive and young ... and maybe a little dumb. Lots of great advice we wish we knew years ago! Resources from this episode: Don's IMDb Don's book, Mastering Screenwriting: From Shorts to Features Don's Screenwriting Coach Los Angeles Pipeline Po... | 1h 01m 04s | ||||||
| 11/21/24 | Showrunner Josh Zetumer: "Say Nothing" ... Remembering The Troubles | Get ready for a fun ride... Sadie and Jeanne speak with Josh Zetumer—showrunner, head writer and executive produce of FX's new series, "Say Nothing," out now on Hulu. Josh discusses the process of adapting The New York Times best selling novel, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe, the challenges of writing to a tight budget, and shares amazing advice all writers need to hear. You're going to want to watch this series. Maybe even a few ... | 34m 09s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Sci-Fi Screenwriter and Writing Coach Jenna Avery: Mental Tools for Success and Productivity | Sadie and Jeanne sit down with Screenwriter and Career Coach Jenna Avery for some writer therapy, including tips for productivity, pitching, and giving yourself grace. All the things writers struggle with. Resources from this episode: JennaAvery.com - Jenna's website with her scriptsCalledtoWrite.com - Jenna's website for writersFree guidebooks for writers when signing up for my mailing list: Includes workbooks on How to Choose Your Next Book (Or Screenplay!) and Master Your Premise Line, my ... | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 | Michelle Cutler: It's All About the (True) Story | Screenwriter, memoirist and writing coach, Michelle Cutler, chats with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman about adapting true stories, either as scripts or as memoirs. Everyone has a story in them ... find out how to begin telling it. Resources from this episode: Michelle's Website Michelle's Podcast Michelle's Coaching Michelle on IG: @mickytcutler Related Symposium sessions: "Cracking Your Memoir" by Anthony Chin-Quee Pipeline Podcasts: All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipeline... | 56m 19s | ||||||
| 9/17/24 | Diving into the Narrative Podcast World with Jessica Hobbs | Okay, okay ... so Sadie and trucker-mouth Jeanne started off swearing and giving outlining advice, but hang in, because after their catch-up craziness, they brought on Jessica Hobbs—screenwriter, author and narrative podcast producer. LOTS of great tips and advice on turning your written words into a podcast! Resources from this episode: The Witch and Other Tales of the American Gothic Jessica's Podcast Jessica's Website Jessica on TikTok and IG The Story Will Save You... | 55m 55s | ||||||
| 8/1/24 | Marty Lang: The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker | Sadie and Jeanne catch up with their old friend, Marty Lang—filmmaker, professor, husband, father, and author of The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker. Marty shares honest and practical tips on networking, paying it forward, and surviving as an independent filmmaker while also attempting to juggle life. Resources from this episode: The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker X: @marty_lang And if you're an indie filmmaking, enter your short film or short script into our Film Pipeline competition! Symposium: A... | 48m 33s | ||||||
| 7/3/24 | Producer Claire Mundell: "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" | Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speak with Producer Claire Mundell who founded Synchronicity Films. Among Claire's many projects is the recent series, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," an adaptation of Heather Morris' best selling novel—a stunning and timely show all should watch. Dive deep behind the scenes of bringing novels to life on the screen. This moving series inspired Barbara Streisand to record the breathtaking closing-credits song, "Love Will Survive"—her first ever s... | 55m 09s | ||||||
| 6/19/24 | Writer & Director Christy Stratton: From TV Writing to Roller Rinks | What happens when a TV comedy writer sits down with Sadie and Jeanne? Lots of laughs, inspiration and mayhem. But mostly, great advice for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the indie space and take a shot at directing. Christy Stratton, writer on "Modern Family," "Awkward," "King of the Hill," and more, shares insights into making her first short film, The Runt, her hopes of getting funding for a feature, and incredible advice she wishes she had when she first started off as a writer... | 57m 17s | ||||||
| 6/7/24 | Letitia Lee: The Art of Spreading Love | Artist Letitia Lee talks with Sadie and Jeanne about what inspires her to create, the power of art, and the emotion she hopes people feel when they view her stunning work. Her stories will inspire artists of all mediums. Seriously. Listen. Letitia is a one-of-a-kind spirit of joy. Resources: Art by Letitia You'll have to stay tuned for a link to Letitia's books ... All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full (read that as "most" because Jeanne i... | 50m 14s | ||||||
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.