The Write Idea Workshop

Feb 19 2025 100 ep. 73 mins 172

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The Write Idea Workshop is a comedic podcast about the creative process. Comedian Ryan Andersons and the occassional cohost sit down and talk with writers, artists, comedians, actors and all manner of creative people to figure out what makes them tick, and have some laughs along the way

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Episode 138 with Melanie Bradshaw

Feb 19 2025 40 mins

We're back! After a far too long hiatus, The Write Idea Workshop has returned! This episode, Ryan sits down with fresh on the scene stand-up Melanie Bradshaw to talk about her creative origins, what interested her in trying comedy, and how her experiences as a therapist have helped shaped her comedy style. On March 5th, 2025 if you're in the Schenectady, NY area be sure to catc

Spooky Cloaks Part Two with Matt Hatfield

Apr 10 2021 95 mins

Welcome to Part Two of our chat with Matt Hatfield! This episode, Ryan and Matt discuss comic books, comic book movies, writing, tackling a novel, and kaiju monsters. What else do you need? www.thewriteideas.org

Spooky Cloaks Part One with Matt Hatfield

Apr 02 2021 49 mins

This episode of The Write Idea Workshop, Ryan is joined by the supernaturally funny writer, actor, artist, cinephile and all-around fantastic dude, Matt Hatfield, to talk about media consumption in a time of quarantine. Give a listen! www.thewriteideas.org

Quarantine Catsup with Justin Adkins

Mar 27 2021 73 mins

Just in time for his birthday, Ryan sits down with soon-to-be birthday boy Justin Adkins to catch up on what he's been up to during a year of quarantine and social distancing. www.thewriteideas.org Check out the Coyote & Crow Kickstarter here: Coyote & Crow

Comics Vs. Comics with Jaye McBride

Mar 16 2021 44 mins

Salutations and welcome to the first episode of 2021, which is actually an episode of another show. That show is - Comics Vs. Comics! The episode you're about to listen to is a chat between Ryan and the super funny and talented Jaye McBride (Comedy Central) about the somewhat obscure Marvel character Armadillo. It's a great listen! Check out more at www.thewriteideas.org and/or ww

Quarantine Message

Mar 24 2020 3 mins

This is a short message from The Write Idea Workshop to do 2 things: One - Let you know we still exist and haven't been killed by Covid-19 and Two - there's a new season coming out soon, with all sorts of chatter to keep your brain occupied during these weird times. Thanks for listening! www.thewriteideas.org

Retro-Active Debate

Dec 08 2018 58 mins

Once again Ryan, Caleb and Theresa return from the brink of madness to talk about the nature of "retro media" and whether it's always been a trend, or if this is a new breed with shows and movies like 'MANIAC' on Netflix or 'Turbo Kid'. Also, a bit about DARK SOULS And, new theme music by Jac Kincaid and his fantastic band HE'S DEAD JIM www.thewriteideas.org

Magghie O'Shea

Oct 30 2018 26 mins

This episode, Ryan sits down in a loud punk venue with rail-traveling comedian Magghie O'Shea to find out a bit more about her creative process and what got her into comedy. www.thewriteideas.org

Out of Our Wheelhouse

Oct 11 2018 44 mins

A momentous episode! Justin S. Adkins returns to The Write Idea Workshop to promote his new podcast, Out of Our Wheelhouse with co-host and fellow comedian Luke Fegenbush! The pair join Ryan up at the esteemed lake house where several podcasts have been recorded since moving to NY. The trio talk about all manners of things relating to standup, life on the road, and just whatever t

Outerspace Phone Sex

Jul 23 2018 61 mins

Episode 129 of The Write Idea Workshop is ready to challenge your beliefs. First, Caleb, Theresa and Ryan read some stories they wrote based on the most recent writing prompt. Then, Ryan sits down with friend of the show and professional phone sex operator Darcy to talk about how much creativity the gig entails, and other goofy stuff. Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for