Living To Write

Oct 05 2023

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Join screenwriter Brian Landwehr and writer-director Bailey Patterson as they dive into conversations with accomplished writers, exploring their creative processes, triumphs, challenges, and insights. Uncover behind-the-scenes stories of your favourite films and TV shows, discussing how initial drafts evolve into the final product with valuable advice from those who live to write. Presented in conjunction with David Kirkpatrick, founder of Story Summit, this podcast features raw, unfiltered discussions with authentic individuals. Produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.

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Randal Kleiser

Oct 05 2023 52 mins

Did someone say, "Greased Lightning?" Today, we're joined by Hollywood icon Randal Kleiser. He starred in George Lucas's first student film, portrayed the first American superhero on screen, and directed hits like "The Blue Lagoon" and "White Fang." He's here to discuss his latest novel, "Drawing Directors," sharing his close encounters with directors who shaped his career. What at

Mark Blutman

Aug 19 2023 74 mins

Welcome to "Bailey Meets World." Brian and Bailey chat with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and director Mark Blutman of "Boy Meets World," "Ghostwriter," and "Girl Meets World". We discuss how and why he writes, the lasting influence of "Boy Meets World," finding the best poutine in Canada (eh), the ongoing WGA strike, and why being a #PREWGA member is more important than ever for

Jessica Welsh

Jun 12 2023 55 mins

Let’s go, girls—we mean writers! This week, we're joined by the talented Jessica Welsh, a proud member of the WGA and fellow Story Summit Summiteer. Jessica shares the journey behind her acclaimed spec script “Shania!” featured on the 2021 Black List, and gives us a glimpse into her life as a writer for Apple TV. She’ll also provide an insider’s perspective on the 2023

Spyder Dobrofsky

Apr 21 2023 52 mins

"Writers don't sell scripts hiding behind laptops." In today's episode, we're joined by the multifaceted Spyder Dobrofsky. Spyder takes us on a wild ride from crafting heartwarming Hallmark Christmas movies to penning the horror/western hit film "Teardrop" on Tubi. We also explore his appearance on the Jay Leno Show, delving into the highs and occasional challenges of his diverse c

Jeff Arch

Oct 31 2022 92 mins

Welcome to the first episode of "Living to Write," with Jeff Arch, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of "Sleepless in Seattle" and author of "Attachments." Join us as we explore Jeff's creative process, the story behind selling "Sleepless," and the career-altering comedy offer he received. As a mentor to Brian and Bailey, Jeff shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights, providing