Episode Appearances
Unspooled · Apr 30, 2026
Jerry Maguire
“Director of Broadcast News; gave Cameron Crowe the photograph of a football player and agent that inspired Jerry Maguire”
Character authenticity vs. performance in business relationshipsNarrative structure inversion and third-act openingsTransactional loyalty in professional services industries
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Dec 22, 2025
James L. Brooks
“Academy Award-winning creator of groundbreaking TV shows and films; guest discussing his 50+ year career in entertainment”
Character-driven television writingEnsemble cast dynamics and chemistryFemale character development in media
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WTF with Marc Maron Podcast · Oct 6, 2025
Episode 1684 - Matt Groening
“Producer who discovered Groening's work and created The Simpsons with him; championed emotional storytelling”
Animation in primetime television history and industry acceptanceCreative development of The Simpsons from concept to cultural institutionUnderground comics and psychedelic art influence on mainstream animation
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