15 episodes

On Story - Season 12

First aired May 27, 2022Season 12

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Episodes

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Episode 1

A Conversation With Michael Schur

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May 28, 2022

Television creator Michael Schur discusses his role in creating and writing for "Parks and Recreation," "The Office" and "The Good Place."

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Episode 2

A Conversation With Dave Callaham

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Jun 4, 2022

Screenwriter Dave Callaham talks about the role of personal experience and self-exploration in the development of big budget movies.

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Episode 3

Fact V Fiction: A Conversation with Crowther and Baylin

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Jun 11, 2022

Writers Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin talk about tackling real-life events and how they translate on screen.

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Episode 4

A Conversation With David Koepp

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Jun 18, 2022

Writer David Koepp talks about jumping between genres and working on adaptations, collaborating with Steven Spielberg and writing "Carlito's Way," "Jurassic Park" and more.

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Episode 5

On Writing Mare of Easttown: A Conversation with Brad Ingelsby

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Jul 2, 2022

Writer Brad Ingelsby, creator of "Mare of Easttown," talks about writing the small-town thriller.

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Episode 6

On Writing/Directing Hustle & Flow: A Conversation with Craig Brewer

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Jul 9, 2022

Writer and director Craig Brewer talks about influences and personal experiences behind "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry" and working with producer Stephanie Allain.

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Episode 7

On Writing John Wick: A Conversation with Derek Kolstad

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Jul 16, 2022

Writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, talks about his career and how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces.

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Episode 8

On Producing: A Conversation with Stephanie Allain

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Jul 23, 2022

Producer Stephanie Allain talks about "Boyz N the Hood," "Poetic Justice" and others, as well as how she uses her position to greenlight diverse stories that focus on underrepresented voices.

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Episode 9

On Adapting Stories: A Conversation with Eric Roth

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Jul 30, 2022

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth ("Forrest Gump") discusses his process of adapting stories from beloved properties.

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Episode 10

On Writing Pig: A Conversation with Michael Sarnoski

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Aug 6, 2022

Writer and director Michael Sarnoski dissects writing, constructing and managing the overall production scope of his directorial debut, "Pig."

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Episode 11

On Writing The Humans: A Conversation with Stephen Karam

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Aug 13, 2022

Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam talks about his directorial debut and adaptation of "The Humans."

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Episode 12

On Directing Miss Juneteenth: A Conversation with Channing Godfrey Peoples

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Aug 20, 2022

"Miss Juneteenth" writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her feature directorial debut and her work as an independent filmmaker.

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Episode 13

On Showrunning: A Conversation with Glen Mazzara

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Aug 27, 2022

Writer/creator/showrunner Glen Mazzara talks about his work on "The Shield" and "The Walking Dead" and how having multiple roles in television has developed his versatility as a storyteller.

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Episode 14

On Creating Mayans M.C.: A Conversation with Elgin James

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Sep 3, 2022

Writer-director Elgin James talks about his personal process when directing, writing and scoring films and where his inspiration comes from for creating television shows.

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Episode 15

On Writing Sci-Fi: A Conversation with Lisa Joy

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Sep 10, 2022

Writer, director and producer Lisa Joy talks about creating "Westworld," and the discovery of humanity in non-traditional narratives.