This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment indus...
This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment indus...
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Week Twenty One with guests David Frum, Mary McNamara, and Peter Savodnik
Three journalists talk about where the business is going, how we got here, and what Fritz Lang would have thought about Starbucks.
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22.9.2023
38:27
Week Twenty with guests Peter Aronson and Richard Rushfield
Two veterans of the business - an exec and a columnist - take Billy through the history of the companies’ decision to chase the Netflix streaming model, and the calamitous results of that choice.
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15.9.2023
42:22
Week Nineteen with guests Susan Wild and Sherrod Brown
Two Congressional lions of labor discuss the necessity of unions, and what government's role should be in protecting them.
Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC
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8.9.2023
41:11
Week Eighteen with guest Jennifer Fox
Producers don't need an Alliance. They need a UNION. This week's guest, Jennifer Fox, explains why.
Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC
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1.9.2023
35:44
Week Seventeen with guests Paul W. Fleming and Michael Podhorzer
This week, the General Secretary of British Equity and the former Political Director of the AFLCIO discuss the state of labor globally, and how workers - in America and abroad - are finally reclaiming their power... and thus saving the world.
Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC
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This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Now, in 2023, history is repeating itself and Hollywood is once again in the midst of a major labor dispute. Join Billy Ray, Academy Award nominated writer/ director/ showrunner, and Todd Garner, a former studio executive turned producer, as they explore the causes and consequences of the strike.
The duo will chat with writers, producers, and other industry insiders to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the situation. Throughout the strike, Billy and Todd will be bringing you stories and insights from behind the picket lines, uncovering the struggles and experiences of those involved in this pivotal moment in Hollywood history. Tune in to "Deadline Strike Talk" and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the strike, while gaining a deeper understanding of the issues at play. Don't miss out on this exclusive look at the inner workings of Hollywood during this crucial time.