Episode Appearances
Scriptnotes Podcast · May 5, 2026
734 - A Box Full of Teeth
“Co-host discussing his upcoming film The Sheep Detectives and career experiences”
Television showrunningHorror-comedy genre developmentHollywood career advice
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Apr 21, 2026
Nick Offerman
“Writer of The Last of Us HBO series who recruited Offerman for the role”
Parks and Recreation character development and legacyRon Swanson character physicality and performance choicesChicago theater scene in the 1990s
View AnalysisScriptnotes Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
731 - Avoidance and Other Anti-Quests
“Podcast host and creator of The Last of Us series”
Character motivation and avoidanceAnti-quest storytelling techniquesFear vs love as primary motivations
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Cinephobe · Mar 2, 2026
Top 5 Worst Writers
“Example of writer with both poor work (Senseless) and acclaimed work (Chernobyl, The Last of Us)”
Screenplay evaluation methodology and criteriaWriter vs. director responsibility in film failureCharacter writing and dialogue quality assessment
View AnalysisCinephobe · Feb 26, 2026
Cinephobe Ep 301: Senseless
“Co-wrote Senseless with Greg Erb; later created The Last of Us HBO series; wrote Hangover sequels”
1998 Comedy Film AnalysisMarlon Wayans Career and Comedy StyleRecycled Humor in Comedy Writing
View AnalysisScriptnotes Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
722 - Orality, or Writing to be Spoken
“Co-host sharing insights on post-production and television production”
Orality in screenwritingPost-production schedulingWGA contract negotiations
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