22 episodes
Deadline Strike Talk Deadline
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- TV & Film
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4.5 • 129 Ratings
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This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Now, in 2023, history is repeating itself and Hollywood is once again in the midst of a major labor dispute. Join Billy Ray, Academy Award nominated writer/ director/ showrunner, and Todd Garner, a former studio executive turned producer, as they explore the causes and consequences of the strike.
The duo will chat with writers, producers, and other industry insiders to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the situation. Throughout the strike, Billy and Todd will be bringing you stories and insights from behind the picket lines, uncovering the struggles and experiences of those involved in this pivotal moment in Hollywood history. Tune in to "Deadline Strike Talk" and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the strike, while gaining a deeper understanding of the issues at play. Don't miss out on this exclusive look at the inner workings of Hollywood during this crucial time.
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Week Twenty One with guests David Frum, Mary McNamara, and Peter Savodnik
Three journalists talk about where the business is going, how we got here, and what Fritz Lang would have thought about Starbucks.
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Week Twenty with guests Peter Aronson and Richard Rushfield
Two veterans of the business - an exec and a columnist - take Billy through the history of the companies’ decision to chase the Netflix streaming model, and the calamitous results of that choice.
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Week Nineteen with guests Susan Wild and Sherrod Brown
Two Congressional lions of labor discuss the necessity of unions, and what government's role should be in protecting them.
Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC
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Week Eighteen with guest Jennifer Fox
Producers don't need an Alliance. They need a UNION. This week's guest, Jennifer Fox, explains why.
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Week Seventeen with guests Paul W. Fleming and Michael Podhorzer
This week, the General Secretary of British Equity and the former Political Director of the AFLCIO discuss the state of labor globally, and how workers - in America and abroad - are finally reclaiming their power... and thus saving the world.
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Week Sixteen with guests Gale Anne Hurd and Glen Basner
Two legends join the podcast this week to discuss why the AMPTP should go by a different name.
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Customer Reviews
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Great podcast! I’m not in the industry, except very, very tangentially, so I’m learning a lot. I agree with the guest this week who asked to hear from some writers who have been struggling in the current system. I think we heard from some head writers and some showrunners, but I’d like to hear from some in-the-trenches writers, to get a better understanding of what it’s like. I appreciate all the different kinds of guests, btw.
Perspective
Bill Ray is fair and thorough in his relevant discussion of all things labor. I have encouraged so many members of other guilds to listen hoping they can gain an understanding of the negotiations process in general as it impacts their particular craft/career. I think it’s especially important to understand the employers perspective and while I really love hearing Billy the tow hall approach has been really insightful and thought provoking.
I hope you never stop doing this Billy!
I am an IATSE member, I mention this in hopes others will see my review and listen as our time with the AMPTP is coming next year and I think this provides a great primer for understanding that room. (I am on the negotiations committee and was last time around)
Must listen to follow our business right now
Crucial perspective… but in particular in this new week 14 episode, wherein there’s a level of veil-lifting that I didn’t think would ever be expressed in public. Thank you for doing it.
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