The Scriptcast
By Alison Rinehardt Mauldin
The Scriptcast began as a podcast that transformed unproduced film and television scripts into radio plays, but gradually evolved into a casual talk format. Tune in for casual conversations with screenwriters—about their lives, their creative practice, and the craft of writing for screens.
The ScriptcastApr 29, 2021
A Quick Announcement
Scriptcast Conversations - Peter Barnes
Join me for a conversation with screenwriter Peter Barnes, whose feature spec Lost Sun recently sold to MGM. Another of Peter's scripts, The Great In Between, is currently casting and plans to shoot in late summer.
Find the Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter
Show Notes:
Lost Sun in the Hollywood Reporter
Lightning Round:
HBO's QAnon doc, Q: Into the Storm
The City We Became by NK Jemison, also The Inheritance Trilogy
Scriptcast Conversations - Marque Franklin-Williams
Join me for a conversation with TV writer Marque Franklin-Williams, whose credits include Just Add Magic, Leverage: Redemption, and upcoming shows for Showtime, Lion's Gate, and Amazon.
Find the Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter.
In lieu of social media, Marque would like to direct your attention to Stacey Abrams' amazing organization, Fair Fight!
Show Notes:
Robert Dinsdale's book, The Toymakers
A new take on Pinocchio
Lawrence Kasdan's quote about homework.
Marque's Recommendations:
Silent Hill 2 original soundtrack
Dune (the book)
The Dune reboot is coming out October 1, 2021
The last movies Alison saw in the theater: BBFL and Birds of Prey
The last movies Marque saw in the theater: Captain Marvel and Parasite
Hello, listener. Let's chat.
Join me for a conversation with...yours truly. A special episode, just me (Alison) talking to you (the listener.)
Questions for you, the listener:
Who are you??
What keeps you listening to Scriptcast Conversations?
What would you like to hear more of?
What's the best way to engage with you online?
How to get in touch:
The Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter
thescriptcast@gmail.com
Please remember to rate and review The Scriptcast on Apple Podcasts
Shout outs:
Lightning round with Alison:
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
Scriptcast Conversations - Meghan Pleticha
Join me for a conversation with comedy television writer, Meghan Pleticha, whose credits include Silicon Valley and her upcoming play, Murder At Winterberg Manor.
Social Media:
The Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter
Meghan on Twitter
Show Notes:
Meghan's episode of Silicon Valley
George Saunders' new book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
Meghan's Recommendations:
Whiting Wongs podcast
Infinite Jest (find your own bookclub...)
Scriptcast Conversations - Ruckus and Lane Skye
Join me for a conversation with filmmakers and screenwriters, Lane and Ruckus Skye, whose credits include The Devil to Pay, Becky, and Rattle the Cage.
Social Media:
The Scripcast on Instagram and Twitter
Lane and Ruckus on Instagram and Facebook
Show Notes:
Becky on Apple, Amazon, Google, etc.
The Devil to Pay on Apple, Amazon, Google, etc.
Lane's childhood muse, Red Sonja
The Investigation on HBO
Herland by Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman
Warrior on HBO
Scriptcast Conversations - Emily Quiver
Emily Quiver
In a small conservative town, a repressed pastor's wife creates problems for herself and the other housewives after writing erotic fiction centered around a lustful, sexy Jesus.
Scriptcast Conversations - Holiday Edition
I’ve assembled an epic round table of screenwriters and podcasters to talk about our favorite holiday movies and television, with guest appearances from some of the Scriptcast’s voice talent. Plus, an exciting announcement!
Scriptcast Conversations - Tattoo Shop
Join me for a conversation with screenwriter Sarah Ruttinger, author of the half hour pilot, Tattoo Shop.
Tattoo Shop
Feminist tattoo artist Rue is determined to keep toxic masculinity out of her new shop – and she's (mostly) successful, until her grizzled former mentor shows up.
Scriptcast Conversations - The Insomniacs
Join me for a conversation with stand up comic and screenwriter, Adam Quesnell, about his one hour pilot, The Insomniacs.
The Insomniacs
In the near future, when one dose of the drug Insomnia can render a person permanently sleepless, an ex-federal agent finds himself and his crew of eccentric private detectives embroiled in a conspiracy that may have interstellar consequences.
Scriptcast Conversations - Ungoverned
Join me for a conversation with screenwriter, professor, and filmmaker Rodney Stringfellow for a conversation about my script, Ungoverned, screenwriting, and making art in a chaotic world.
Ungoverned
One hundred years after the collapse of the U.S. government, teenagers Will and Jess cross the lawless country on a motorcycle, in search of a cancer treatment for Will's mother.
The Scriptcast Trailer
A quick intro to the Scriptcast, coming to a podcatcher near you on October 1st!