Nerdist Writers Panel

The Nerdist Writers Panel series is an informal chat moderated by Ben Blacker (co-creator of the Thrilling Adventure Hour; writer for Supah Ninjas, Supernatural, among others) with professional writers about the process and business of writing. Covering TV, film, comic books, music, novels, and any other kind of writing about which you'd care to hear. Proceeds from the live panels benefit 826LA, the national non-profit tutoring program.

Latest Episodes

  • Len Wein, Ed Brubaker and Jackson Publick

    Released 07.12.12

    Comic books and cartoons! With Len Wein (creator of <em>Wolverine, Swamp Thing, Human Target, </em>and tons more); Ed Brubaker (<em>Fatale; Criminal; Sleeper; Captain America</em>); and Jackson Publick (co-creator, <em>The Venture Brothers</em>).

  • “The Javi Games”

    Released 06.28.12

    &ldquo;The Javi Games&rdquo;: an evening spent in the garrulous company of <i>The</i> <i>Middle Man</i> creator, <i>Lost</i> and <i>Charlie's Angels </i>writer Javier Grillo Marxuatch. Includes discussion of his new comic book, <i>Ramiel: Wrath of God</i>...

  • Andrew Miller, Chic Eglee & the return of Dana Gould

    Released 06.21.12

    Andrew Miller (creator, <em>The Secret Circle</em>); Chic Eglee (adapter of Bendis' <em>Powers</em> for FX; co-creator, <em>Dark Angel</em>; <em>Walking Dead</em>; <em>The Shield</em>); and the return of Dana Gould (comedy!; <em>the Simpsons</em>).

  • Shawn Ryan, Cheo Hodari Coker & Amy Berg

    Released 06.14.12

    Shawn Ryan (creator, <em>The Shield</em>, <em>Chicago Code</em>, and <em>Last Resort</em>); Cheo Hodari Coker (<em>Southland</em>; <em>Notorious</em>), and the return of Amy Berg (<em>Eureka</em>; <em>Person of Interest</em>).

  • Pilot season wrap-up with Alexa Junge, Andrew Miller and Josh Friedman

    Released 06.07.12

    Pilot season wrap-up with Alexa Junge (exec-producer of 2012 series <em>Save Me; Friends</em>), Andrew Miller (<em>Secret Circle</em>), and Josh Friedman (<em>Sarah Connor Chronicles</em>; 2012 pilot <em>The Asset</em>).

  • Graham Yost

    Released 05.31.12

    An in depth chat with <em>Justified</em> creator Graham Yost about his journey from <em>Speed</em> to <em>From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers</em>, and <em>The Pacific </em>to <em>Boomtown </em>to translating Elmore Leonard's worldview to the small screen.

  • Neil Goldman, Aisha Muharrar & Dailyn Rodriguez

    Released 05.24.12

    Neil Goldman (<i>Community; Scrubs; Ben &amp; Kate</i>); Aisha Muharrar (<i>Parks &amp; Recreation</i>); Dailyn Rodriguez (<i>Lie to Me; The Glades</i>).

  • Andrew W. Marlowe, Tim Long & Terri Miller

    Released 05.17.12

    Andrew W. Marlowe (creator, <em>Castle</em>); Tim Long (<em>The Simpsons</em>); Terri Miller (<em>Castle</em>).

  • The Walking Dead season two in review!

    Released 05.10.12

    Showrunner Glen Mazzara and writers Scott Gimple and Angela Kang talk about their take on the AMC series' second season, characters' goals both immediate and emotional, audience expectations, hot zombie action, and some choice tidbits about season three!

  • Jane Espenson and Douglas Petrie

    Released 05.03.12

    Jane Espenson (<em>Once Upon a Time; Husbands; Buffy; Caprica</em>) and Douglas Petrie (<em>Charlie's Angels; Buffy; Pushing Daisies</em>) return to the studio to revisit Jane's old blog, janeespenson.com, and discuss how, while the business may have chan...

  • Bill Lawrence, Ken Levine & Richard Hatem

    Released 04.26.12

    Bill Lawrence (creator, <i>Scrubs </i>and <i>Cougartown</i>); Ken Levine (<i>MASH; Cheers; Wings; Fraser; The Simpsons</i>); Richard Hatem (<i>Grimm; Secret Circle</i>).

  • John Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg

    Released 04.19.12

    An in depth interview with John Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, the writers of the <i>Harold and Kumar</i> movies and <i>American Reunion</i>, the new sequel to <i>American Pie</i>.

  • Creators of Adult Swim's Eagleheart

    Released 04.12.12

    The brains behind Adult Swim's <i>Eagleheart</i>, writer/creators Michael Koman and Andrew Weinberg and director Jason Woliner, sit down to talk about comedy, the learning curve of the show's first season,&nbsp; working with Chris Elliott, and lots more....

  • Winnie Holzman, Matt Selman & Paul Grellong

    Released 04.05.12

    Winnie Holzman (creator, <em>My So-Called Life</em>; <em>Thirtysomething</em>); Matt Selman (<em>The Simpsons</em>); Paul Grellong (<em>Terra Nova</em>; <em>Law and Order: SVU</em>).

  • Damon Lindelof

    Released 03.29.12

    An in depth chat with <i>Lost</i> co-creator Damon Lindelof about comics, Star Wars, sequels, Star Trek,&nbsp; JJ Abrams, fandom...

  • Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon, Tami Sagher & Eliza Clark

    Released 03.22.12

    Maurissa Tancharoen and Jed Whedon (<em>Spartacus; Dr. Horrible</em>); Tami Sagher (<em>30 Rock; How I Met Your Mother</em>); Eliza Clark (<em>Rubicon; The Killing</em>).

  • Vince Gilligan

    Released 03.15.12

    An in-depth chat with <em>Breaking Bad</em> creator Vince Gilligan. Vince is candid and thoughtful about his past experiences (including seven years on <em>the X-Files</em>), creating complex characters, and the importance of collaboration.

  • Dana Gould, Liz Tigelaar & Robert Hewitt Wolfe

    Released 03.08.12

    Dana Gould (<em>The Simpsons</em>); Liz Tigelaar (creator, <em>Life Unexpected</em>); Robert Hewitt Wolfe (<em>Alphas</em>).

  • Vince Gilligan, Julie Plec, the return of Josh Friedman & Jeff Greenstein

    Released 03.01.12

    Vince Gilligan (creator, <i>Breaking Bad</i>); Julie Plec (developer, <i>Vampire Diaries</i>); the return of Josh Friedman (developer, <i>Sarah Connor Chronicles</i>) and Jeff Greenstein (<i>Desperate Housewives; Will and Grace</i>).

  • Writers/creators/stars of Childrens Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV: Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, Jon Stern, Curtis Gwinn, David Wain, Ken Marino, Erica Oyama, and Rob Huebel

    Released 02.23.12

    Writers/creators/stars of <i>Childrens Hospital</i> and <i>NTSF:SD:SUV</i>: Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, Jon Stern, Curtis Gwinn, David Wain, Ken Marino, Erica Oyama, and Rob Huebel.

  • Marti Noxon, Danny Zuker & Craig Silverstein

    Released 02.16.12

    Marti Noxon (<em>Buffy; Glee</em>); Danny Zuker (<em>Modern Family</em>); Craig Silverstein (creator, <em>Nikita;</em> co-creator <em>Terra Nova</em>).

  • Josh Berman, Leigh Dana Jackson & Adam Glass

    Released 02.09.12

    Josh Berman (creator, <em>Drop Dead Diva</em>); Leigh Dana Jackson (<em>Alcatraz; No Ordinary Family)</em>; Adam Glass (<em>Supernatural</em>).

  • Adam Rogers

    Released 02.02.12

    An enlightening chat with Adam Rogers, a senior editor at <em>Wired</em> magazine. Ben Acker sits in too, as we discuss magazine writing and editing and how it differs from television production, the state and future of both industries, and lots more.

  • Liz Meriwether, Liz Craft and Sarah Fain & Angela Kang

    Released 01.26.12

    Liz Meriwether (creator, <em>The New Girl</em>); Liz Craft and Sarah Fain (<em>Vampire Diaries; Dollhouse</em>); Angela Kang (<em>The Walking Dead; Terriers</em>).

  • Dan Harmon, Kyle Killen, Chris McKenna & Charles Murray

    Released 01.19.12

    Dan Harmon (<em>Community</em> creator&rsquo;s return engagement!); Kyle Killen (creator, <em>Lone Star</em>; co-creator <em>Awake</em>); Chris McKenna (<em>Community; American Dad</em>); Charles Murray (<em>Castle; V; Criminal Minds</em>).

  • Hart Hanson, Jose Molina & Sarah Goldfinger

    Released 01.12.12

    Hart Hanson (creator, <em>Bones</em> and <em>The Finder</em>); Jose Molina (<em>Terra Nova; Angel; Firefly</em>); Sarah Goldfinger (<em>CSI; Grimm</em>).

  • Ben Acker, Aaron Ginsburg and Wade McIntyre

    Released 01.05.12

    A 2011 round-up about what we learned this year and the state of the industry with Ben Acker (<em>Supernatural</em>), Aaron Ginsburg and Wade McIntyre (<em>The Finder</em>).

  • David Fury

    Released 12.15.11

    An in depth chat with David Fury (<i>Buffy; Angel; 24; Lost; Fringe</i>) about his career, process, and the choices he's made.

  • Zack Whedon, Jeremy Carver & John Rogers

    Released 12.08.11

    Zack Whedon (<i>Fringe; Deadwood; Rubicon</i>); Jeremy Carver (developer, <i>Being Human</i>); John Rogers (creator, <i>Leverage</i>). Recorded September 25, 2011.

  • Ed Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, Eric Charmelo & Nicole Snyder

    Released 11.30.11

    Ed Kitsis &amp; Adam Horowitz (creators, <i>Once Upon a Time</i>); Eric Charmelo &amp; Nicole Snyder (creators, <i>Ringer</i>).

  • Naren Shankar, Bradley Thompson and David Weddle & Meredith Stiehm

    Released 11.16.11

    Naren Shankar (<em>Star Trek DS9</em>; <em>CSI; Grimm</em>); Bradley Thompson and David Weddle (<em>Battlestar Galactica; Falling Skies</em>); Meredith Stiehm (creator, <em>Cold Case</em>).

  • Bob Odenkirk, Jen Kirkman & Brian Stack

    Released 11.09.11

    Bob Odenkirk (co-creator, <em>Mr. Show</em>); Jen Kirkman (<em>Chelsea Lately</em>); Brian Stack (<em>Conan</em>).

  • Glen Mazzara, David Slack & Norm Hiscock

    Released 11.02.11

    Glen Mazzara (<i>The Walking Dead</i>); David Slack (<i>Person of Interest</i>); Norm Hiscock (<i>Parks and Recreation</i>).

  • Steven S. DeKnight, Tim Minear, Megan Ganz & Harris Wittels

    Released 10.26.11

    Steven S. DeKnight (creator, <i>Spartacus</i>; <i>Buffy; Angel</i>); Tim Minear (<i>Angel; Firefly; American Horror Story</i>); Megan Ganz (<i>Community</i>); Harris Wittels (<i>Parks and Recreation</i>).

  • Allan Loeb & Phoef Sutton & Rob Roy Thomas

    Released 10.19.11

    Allan Loeb (creator,<i>New Amsterdam</i>; <i>Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps</i>); Phoef Sutton (<i>Terriers; Cheers</i>); Rob Roy Thomas (creator, <i>Free Ride</i>).

  • Steve Levitan, Rob Thomas & John Enbom

    Released 10.12.11

    Steve Levitan (co-creator, <i>Modern Family</i>); Rob Thomas (creator, <i>Veronica Mars</i>); John Enbom (co-creator, <i>Party Down</i>; developer, <i>Free Agents</i>).

  • Peter Gould, Kerry Ehrin & Bridget Carpenter

    Released 10.05.11

    Peter Gould (<i>Breaking Bad</i>); Kerry Ehrin (<i>Friday Night Lights</i>); Bridget Carpenter (<i>Friday Night Lights; Dead Like Me</i>).

  • Alan Yang, Michael Taylor, Genny Hutchison & Ryan Farley

    Released 09.28.11

    Alan Yang (<i>Parks and Recreation</i>); Michael Taylor (<i>Battlestar Galactica</i>); Genny Hutchison (<i>Breaking Bad</i>); Ryan Farley (<i>Justified</i>).

  • Amy Berg, Ben Edlund & Angelina Burnett

    Released 09.21.11

    Amy Berg (<i>Eureka</i>); Ben Edlund (<i>The Tick; Angel; Supernatural</i>); Angelina Burnett (<i>Boss; Memphis Beat</i>).

  • Creators and cast of the web-series Husbands (HusbandsTheSeries.com)

    Released 09.14.11

    7- Creators and cast of the web-series <i>Husbands</i> (HusbandsTheSeries.com): co-writer/executive producer Jane Espenson (<i>Buffy; Caprica; Torchwood</i>), director Jeff Greenstein (<i>Will &amp; Grace; Desperate Housewives</i>), co-writer/actor Brad "...

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