Season 9 (2019)
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
Episodes: 17
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 A Conversation with Larry Wilmore
Air Date: 2019-04-13
Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.
Ep.2 A Conversation with Linda Woolverton
Air Date: 2019-04-20
Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."
Ep.3 Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
Air Date: 2019-04-27
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.
Ep.4 Script to Screen: A Quiet Place
Air Date: 2019-05-04
"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.
Ep.5 Portals to the Past
Air Date: 2019-05-11
"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.
Ep.6 A Conversation with Peter Hedges
Air Date: 2019-05-18
Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."
Ep.7 A Conversation with Tony Gilroy
Air Date: 2019-05-25
Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
Ep.8 A Conversation with Ali LeRoi
Air Date: 2019-06-01
Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.
Ep.9 The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
Air Date: 2019-06-08
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.
Ep.10 A Conversation with Roger Corman
Air Date: 2019-06-15
Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.
Ep.11 Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way
Air Date: 2019-06-22
Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."
Ep.12 Deconstructing Nora Ephron
Air Date: 2019-06-29
Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.
Ep.13 A Conversation with Graham Yost
Air Date: 2019-07-06
Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."
Ep.14 A Conversation with Pamela Ribon
Air Date: 2019-07-13
Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".
Ep.15 A Conversation with Kevin McDonald
Air Date: 2019-07-20
Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.
Ep.16 A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata
Air Date: 2019-07-27
Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."
Ep.17 A Conversation with Dana Gould
Air Date: 2019-08-03
Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."