21 episodes
The Zicree Simkins Podcast David Simkins and Marc Zicree
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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David Simkins and Marc Zicree work in television. They realized one day they knew some interesting people so they cajoled them into talking into microphones. Listen in. Hear how TV really works. And doesnt.
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Episode 27 – Eddie McClintock (55:21)
Eddie McClintock, big dog on Syfy’s WAREHOUSE 13, spends an hour with us talking about his continuing journey along the Thespianic Trail. Get your Eddie on. Download the mp3 Note: Right-Click in Windows or Control-Click in OS X.
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Episode 25 – Bob Goodman and Drew Greenberg (48:08)
Bob Goodman and Drew Greenberg join David Simkins in this edition to discuss writing for Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, Dexter, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, Warners Bros. Animation (to name a few endeavors). Oh, and we’re currently writing for SyFy’s Warehouse 13 (shameless plug: catch the premiere on July 7th, 2009 on […]
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Episode 24 – Jennifer Yale (54:13)
Jennifer Yale is off to a fast start. Her first job in Hollywood was working for Mel Brooks helping to shape the filmed remake of The Producers and the musical of Young Frankenstein. Along the way she’s won an Emmy, pitched pilots, written screenplays, been on the team for the TV shows Day Break and […]
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Episode 23 – Del Reisman (1:29:58)
Let Del Reisman take you back to the Golden Age of Television. When he was a kid hanging out on the Universal backlot, or later in the midst of 35 missions as a bombardier flying over Germany during WWII, Del had no idea he’d wind up smack in the middle of one of the most […]
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Episode 22 – Trey Callaway (45:17)
Trey Callaway sits down with David to talk about creating a sci fi series for UPN, working with Tim Burton and the Rubik’s Cube of writing and producing for CSI: New York. Download the mp3 Note: Right-Click in Windows or Control-Click in OS X.
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Episode 21 – Lee Goldberg (1:24:27)
Lee Goldberg’s resumé reads like a TV what’s-what for the last twenty years. His television creations are legion not only in the U.S. but he’s dabbled a bit in Europe as well. And if that’s not enough, he’s also a published novelist. Next up: splitting the atom. Listen in. Download the mp3 Note: Right-Click in […]
Customer Reviews
GREAT But is it over?
Just want to say to hear stories of love, hardships and battles in being an artist in the Hollywood world is great.
But I have not seen this podcast updated in a while? Is it over? I hope not - but like listening to a movie commentary
this is great and insightful.
Also check out - slashfilmcast, Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith, On the page, as well as meet the filmmaker at the
apple store.
KEEP IT GOING AND GIVE US MORE PLESE! (:
Excellent podcast for people who like to know how TV/Movies are written and produced
This is a great podcast for people who want to learn more about making TV shows, and the ups/downs of being a writer in Hollywood. There are many TV veterans being interviewed here. My favorite podcast featured Del Reisman, who was an editor/associate producer on Rod Serling's Twilight Zone. In other podcasts, they've had writers who worked on Monk, Dresden Files, Warehouse 13, X-Files, etc. Any new episode immediately becomes a high priority in my listening queue.
Zicree and Simkins Interview Hits the Mark!
As an aspiring screenwriter on the outside of “the business,” I was warned of numerous adversaries on the winding road to Hollywood success. Materialistic agents will see you as property, not a person. Manipulative studio executives will take control of your work. Callous professionals will try to abuse you, and combative peers will see you as competition. Such preconceived notions can poison a career before it begins. However, this incredible interview with CHILDREN OF MEN and IRON MAN co-writer, Mark Fergus is the best antidote to that poison.
Mark is amazingly grounded for someone in the ever-shifting world of entertainment. He humbly and eloquently attributes his meteoric rise to A-list Hollywood screenwriter to letting go, and writing what you know. Sounds simple, but such concepts oppose those preconceived poisonous notions that scream “never give anyone control of your work,” and “write what sells!” Mark takes the enlightened position that giving up control of your work improves it in unimaginable ways. After spending years attempting to write for the fickle Hollywood marketplace, he instead began to work on projects he actually cared about.
Mark’s approach works, as evidenced by the fact that he’s now working on a film project with Industry giants Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard! This interview offers hope of succeeding in Hollywood on your own terms, and encourages you to press toward your personal screenwriting best. It’s life-changing, and a must hear!