Off the Script & Over the Bar

Nick Rooyakkers
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Off the Script & Over the Bar is where screenwriting, movies, and cocktails collide in unfiltered conversation. Creatives, newcomers, and curious minds talk passion, process, and the chaos of figuring it out - no script, no pretense. 

Episodes

  1. Sep 24

    Self Doubt & The Character I'm Still Becoming - S1E5

    Send us Fan Mail After a long break, I’m finally back behind the microphone. And honestly… a lot has happened. Life got busy. People changed. Some people walked away. My dreams started feeling further away than I wanted them to, and somewhere along the way, I found myself spending a lot more time trapped inside my own head. Oh—and my car got stolen. Because apparently the universe wanted to add another plot twist. In this episode of Off the Script & Over the Bar, I take a deeper look at something I've talked about before but never quite this honestly: self-doubt and the effect a negative mindspace can have on your everyday life. We talk about failure, feeling behind, chasing dreams, the characters we've looked up to growing up, and what those characters can teach us about the people we want to become. But this isn't a story about suddenly overcoming everything. It's about realizing that maybe we're not supposed to have the whole story figured out yet. And in a little experiment I didn't plan beforehand, I open a book of hopeful quotes to a completely random page and read whatever I find—for the first time, on the microphone. No preparation. No perfect response. Just me, the quote, and whatever I genuinely feel in that moment. Because maybe the character arc isn't about finally becoming who you thought you'd be. Maybe it's about becoming who you're still capable of being. Welcome back to Off the Script & Over the Bar. Take it easy. 🥃🎙️ Support the show

  2. May 11

    Cindy Van Arnam - S1E4

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off the Script & Over the Bar, I sit down with Cindy Van Arnam to talk about addiction recovery, rebuilding your life, filmmaking, self-awareness, and what it truly means to become a free thinker in a world that constantly tries to think for you. We dive into personal struggle, creativity, healing, perspective, and the uncomfortable, but necessary, process of confronting yourself in order to grow. It’s honest, reflective, occasionally chaotic thanks to some technical difficulties, and exactly the kind of conversation this podcast was built for.  Support the show

  3. Mar 12

    Off The Script & Over The Bar Melody - John Rachoutis

    Send us Fan Mail A melody created by the massively  talented John Rachoutis!  All credit and skills go to him. Enjoy the song in its entirety here! Thanks again John, I appreciate you. Support the show

  4. Mar 12

    Failure & Motivations Before Rising - S1E3

    Send us Fan Mail Failure hurts—but sometimes it’s the spark that helps us rise from the ashes. In this episode, we explore how hardship shapes us and what it really takes to get back up after the fall. With a little wisdom from the Dragon Warrior and your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, we’re reminded of one truth every hero knows: falling is part of the journey. Rising is the choice. Enjoy. Support the show

  5. Feb 18

    Character Arcs & The Stories That Change Us - S1E2

    Send us Fan Mail Why do we connect so deeply to fictional characters? This episode explores the art of writing compelling character arcs, how transformation drives great storytelling, and why the stories we love might be quietly rewriting us too. Support the show

  6. Feb 13

    Trust & Purpose - S1E1

    Send us Fan Mail This episode explores trust, finding purpose, and pushing past the fear of hearing your own voice, with reflections sparked by Train Dreams. It’s vulnerable, slightly self-roasty, and a reminder that showing up imperfectly still counts. Support the show

  7. Jan 7

    Intro

    Send us Fan Mail A small introduction of who I am, my goals for the podcast run, and also just breaking down what the show will be about.  Looking forward to this new path! Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!  Support the show

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Off the Script & Over the Bar is where screenwriting, movies, and cocktails collide in unfiltered conversation. Creatives, newcomers, and curious minds talk passion, process, and the chaos of figuring it out - no script, no pretense. 

Information

  • Creator
    Nick Rooyakkers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Off the Script & Over the Bar
  • Show Website
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