But Mine Is Different
But Mine Is Different
An Argentine writer named Jorge Luis Borges once declared that there are only four stories that are told and re-told. Or... Read more
6 Jul 2022
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First Position
First Position
In Hollywood, even the most prosaic activities often involves a complex dance of priorities, rank, and egos. This week, ... Read more
23 Jun 2022
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Pitch Face
Pitch Face
In the entertainment business, pitch meetings are an essential part of selling ideas — and getting jobs. So as a public ... Read more
18 Jun 2022
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Other People’s Money
Other People’s Money
In this week’s episode, Rob Long tackles the idea that entertainment is a risky business that takes a lot of intuition a... Read more
10 Jun 2022
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The Apology Tour
The Apology Tour
Screamers, show consulting, Stanford, seniority, status, and Stalin’s chair. These concepts are all linked, in this para... Read more
1 Jun 2022
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We Really Love This Project
We Really Love This Project
This week, Rob give his notes on network notes. Some writers consider them the bane of their existence. Others carefully... Read more
26 May 2022
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You’re Fired . . . No, Wait
You’re Fired . . . No, Wait
As the entertainment business slowly becomes a form of television and everyone slowly realizing that the television busi... Read more
21 May 2022
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The Cake Guy
The Cake Guy
In Hollywood, everyone is an artist. And as artists, they often feel they are entitled to a certain amount of eccentrici... Read more
12 May 2022
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Handling the Talent
Handling the Talent
Rob explains why managing “the talent” —which includes anyone who interacts with studio management— sometimes calls for ... Read more
5 May 2022
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Presented by Terry
Presented by Terry
In Los Angeles, everyone’s in show business. Everyone.
15 Jan 2022
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