Scriptnotes Podcast
by John August and Craig Mazin
Is this your podcast?John August and Craig Mazin are accomplished screenwriters known for their work in film and television. August is recognized for films like "Big Fish" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," while Mazin gained prominence for the acclaimed …
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756 - Archetypes
Oct 13, 2026
53m 59s
755 - Directing Your Writing
Oct 6, 2026
1h 28m 29s
754 - East of Eden with Zoe Kazan
Sep 29, 2026
53m 38s
753 - The One with Aaron Sorkin
Sep 22, 2026
1h 06m 34s
752 - General Meetings
Sep 15, 2026
1h 13m 21s
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- screenwriting techniques
- film industry insights
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- screenwriting discussions
- industry trends
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- 20 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
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- 🇮🇩ID · TV & Film#246K to 134K
- 🇮🇳India · TV & Film#1419K to 56K
- 🇺🇸United States · TV & FilmHOME#12112K to 35K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · TV & Film#455.4K to 16K
- 🇸🇦SA · TV & Film#95.2K to 15K
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200K to 578K🇮🇩46%🇮🇳19%🇺🇸12%+9 more - Active Followers
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110K to 318K21K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/13/26 | 756 - Archetypes | Since the dawn of storytelling, there have been archetypes. What aspects of archetypes are actually useful for writers? And how do we move beyond tropes to create complex characters? Pick a card, any card! John and Craig play around with the upcoming Creator Character Kit. They draw archetype cards and imagine multifaceted characters that embody those qualities. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig talk home cinema hardware: screens and projectors. Links: Character Creator Kit L.A. World's "The One Street that Explains LA" Download the episode here! Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!) Email us at [email protected] | 53m 59s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | 755 - Directing Your Writing | What changes when you take off your writer hat and put on your director hat? In this compendium episode, John, Craig, and Scriptnotes coordinator Lauren Loesberg review directing advice previously given on the podcast. John and Craig offer Lauren pointers on directing her next project. They also answer a listener question about directing actors "on the page." In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, we discuss film festivals. Why would writers go? And what can you expect to get out of the experience? Links: Three Page Challenge Fruit Fly by Josh Silver Mailbox Toluca Lake Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn Download the episode here! Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!) Email us at [email protected] | 1h 28m 29s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | 754 - East of Eden with Zoe Kazan | John welcomes writer and actress Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks, The Big Sick, She Said) to talk about her sweeping and thorough reimagining of East of Eden, releasing on Netflix on October 1st. They discuss her approach to period piece dialogue, the process of adapting such an expansive novel, and the family history behind this particular project. Rich with biblical parallels, East of Eden is a perfect story for a discussion of archetypes. John invites Zoe to pull cards from the upcoming Character Creator Kit in a conversation about the iconic East of Eden antagonist, Cathy. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John asks Zoe about her experience growing up with two screenwriter parents. Links: Writer Emergency Pack: Character Creator Kit why I can't stop thinking about Papua New Guinea by Daniel Frank Download the episode here! Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Adam Pineless (send us yours!) Email us at [email protected] | 53m 38s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | 753 - The One with Aaron Sorkin | Today, we welcome longtime fantasy guest, Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Social Network) to talk through his writing process and tease his upcoming film, The Social Reckoning. Does Aaron Sorkin use outlines? Where does he begin? And does he have any more ideas? All these questions and more will be answered. John also presents a couple of Sorkin's own scenes as a case study on writing conflict. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, we discuss Sorkin's projects that never got produced. Now you see it… now you don't. Links: The West Wing – Donna & Josh Conversation The Social Network – Do I have your full attention? Surf Dracula Download the episode here! Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Matthew Chilelli (send us yours!) Email us at [email protected] | 1h 06m 34s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | 752 - General Meetings | Think of this as a crash course in general meetings. In this compendium, John, Craig and Scriptnotes intern, Lauren, mine previous episodes for advice on the bewildering "general." They aim to answer every question you've had about general meetings, over the years: What are they? What's discussed? And how do you get one? In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig swap stories about their best, worst, and first general meetings. Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!) Email us at [email protected] | 1h 13m 21s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | career developmentcomedy+3 | Erin Gibson | Attitudes!Gay of Thrones+2 | — | careercomedy+4 | — | 1h 00m 12s | ||
| 9/1/26 | podcast historycultural moments+3 | — | ScriptnotesHangover II+3 | — | Scriptnotespodcast anniversary+3 | — | 45m 21s | ||
| 8/25/26 | famecelebrity interaction+3 | Taffy Brodesser-Akner | ScriptnotesInneresting+2 | — | famecelebrity+3 | — | 1h 04m 27s | ||
| 8/18/26 | one-room moviescharacter behavior+4 | — | FIFAScriptnotes+4 | — | one-room moviescharacter behavior+3 | — | 1h 00m 21s | ||
| 8/11/26 | Hacksscript feedback+3 | Lucia AnielloPaul W. Downs | State and Local Election AllianceScriptnotes+4 | — | Hacksscript feedback+3 | — | 1h 15m 50s | ||
| 8/4/26 | crime adaptationscreenwriting+3 | — | The 40-Year-Old Man-Child | — | crimescreenwriting+4 | — | 58m 05s | ||
| 7/28/26 | road moviesscreenwriting+3 | — | Watermarker ProScriptnotes+5 | Lords of Waterdeep | road moviescreenplay+3 | — | 1h 01m 46s | ||
| 7/21/26 | film adaptationwriting partnerships+4 | Rashida JonesWill McCormack | Scriptnotes T-shirtInneresting Newsletter+8 | — | The InviteRashida Jones+6 | — | 56m 26s | ||
| 7/14/26 | creative workcatastrophic events+4 | Dennis Palumbo | Psychiatric TimesScriptnotes+2 | — | creative workmental health+5 | — | 49m 46s | ||
| 7/7/26 | screenwritingwriters room+3 | Ryan Condal | House of the DragonNordVPN+4 | — | screenwritingHouse of the Dragon+3 | — | 1h 08m 57s | ||
| 6/30/26 | writing processfilmmaking+4 | Curry Barker | NY TimesScriptnotes+6 | — | Curry BarkerObsession+5 | — | 1h 05m 59s | ||
| 6/23/26 | rewriting on setAI coverage+3 | Craig Mazin | Daddy's HomeTeeth+3 | — | rewritingAI+3 | — | 49m 26s | ||
| 6/16/26 | competencecharacter development+3 | — | Scott Tenorman Must Die | — | competencecharacter+4 | — | 59m 29s | ||
| 6/9/26 | adapting books to TVwriting process+4 | David E. Kelley | Harvard Alcohol ProjectBig Little Lies+3 | — | David E. Kelleyadapting books+5 | — | 57m 15s | ||
| 6/2/26 | audience buildingtelevision writing+4 | Courtney Kemp | The Hollywood ReporterAnkler Media+4 | — | audiencetelevision+5 | — | 57m 35s | ||
| 5/26/26 | independent financingindie movies+4 | Phil Hay | KOXY College RadioScriptnotes+7 | — | independent financingindie movies+5 | — | 1h 00m 10s | ||
| 5/19/26 | art and human laborAI in creative industries+4 | Aline Brosh McKenna | New York TimesFuturism+4 | — | The Devil Wears Prada 2Aline Brosh McKenna+3 | — | 1h 19m 16s | ||
| 5/12/26 | flash-forward mechanicsnarrative structure+5 | — | ScriptnotesScriptnotes Premium+4 | — | flash-forwardnarrative debt+5 | — | 1h 03m 06s | ||
| 5/5/26 | writing advicescreenwriting+3 | Katie Dippold | Publisher's WeeklyVariety+5 | — | writing advicescreenwriting+5 | — | 1h 01m 35s | ||
| 4/28/26 | comedy writingimprov+4 | Ali Barthwell | Last Week TonightThe Second City+4 | — | comedywriting+5 | — | 1h 01m 24s | ||
| 4/21/26 | horrorshowrunning+4 | Haley Z. Boston | NetflixScriptnotes+4 | — | horror seriesshowrunner+5 | — | 45m 17s | ||
| 4/14/26 | character motivationpsychological underpinnings+5 | — | WGA WestIndigo Girls+1 | — | character motivationavoidance+5 | — | 52m 12s | ||
| 4/10/26 | WGAAMPTP+4 | — | WGAAMPTP+1 | — | WGAAMPTP+5 | — | 17m 53s | ||
| 4/7/26 | transitionsscreenwriting+4 | — | G.I. JoeDeadline+3 | — | transitionsscreenwriting+5 | — | 58m 40s | ||
| 3/31/26 | screenwriting careerwriting habits+4 | — | Northwest Screenwriters GuildSex Lies and Videotape+1 | — | screenwritingcareer+5 | — | 49m 13s | ||
| 3/24/26 | endingsstorytelling+4 | — | ScriptnotesScriptnotes Premium+12 | — | endingsstory structure+5 | — | 1h 04m 23s | ||
| 3/17/26 | screenwritingstory adaptation+3 | Drew Goddard | ScriptnotesProject Hail Mary+2 | — | screenplaybeat sheet+3 | — | 58m 50s | ||
| 3/10/26 | bad moviesfilm production+4 | — | Highland ProScriptnotes+4 | — | bad moviesfilm+5 | — | 1h 05m 22s | ||
| 3/3/26 | free workwriting strategies+3 | — | BirdigoDisney+4 | — | free workwriting+5 | — | 56m 39s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
John August and Craig Mazin are accomplished screenwriters known for their work in film and television. August is recognized for films like "Big Fish" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," while Mazin gained prominence for the acclaimed series "Chernobyl" and "The Last of Us." Together, they bring a wealth of experience and insight to their podcast. The Scriptnotes Podcast stands out as a resource for aspiring and established screenwriters, addressing a variety of topics from the intricacies of screenwriting to copyright issues and industry dynamics. The format typically features discussions, listener questions, and guest interviews, making it an engaging learning platform. With an estimated audience ranging from 199K to 679K, the podcast attracts writers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts seeking practical advice and insider knowledge. Listeners benefit from the hosts' expertise, gaining valuable insights into the craft and business of screenwriting.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 35K
- Total plays: 1.2M
- Total reviews: 2.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1.1K
Castbox
- Followers: 15K
- Plays: 460K
- Reviews: 10
YouTube
- Subscribers: 14K
- Views: 730K
- Videos: 83
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.4K
- Reviews: 2.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 1.8K
- Reviews: 2
Key insights
What the show covers
- screenwriting discussions
- industry trends
- creative processes
- legal aspects of writing
Audience interests
- screenwriting techniques
- film industry insights
- copyright issues
- work-for-hire law
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- potential for wider distribution
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- 20 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
- weekly release schedule
- consistent content delivery
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Scriptnotes Podcast, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Scriptnotes Podcast, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are primarily aspiring and professional screenwriters interested in film and television. They seek insights on writing techniques and industry practices.
- screenwriting
- film industry
- copyright law
- television production
- creative writing
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Scriptnotes Podcast
Peaked at #2 in ID, top 10 in 2 of 39 tracked markets, currently #2 in ID.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SA | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| HU | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| India | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| TH | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| South Africa | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| CO | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| RO | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| France | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| GR | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Sweden | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| KE | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| IL | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| PT | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| PL | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| Finland | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| PE | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| MY | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| AR | — | #94 | #94 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.