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Episode 553: Jessica Radloff, Author of 'The Big Bang Theory' Oral History

Episode 553: Jessica Radloff, Author of 'The Big Bang Theory' Oral History

Author and journalist Jessica Radloff joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss about her book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series.

Episode 507: Max Greenfield, Author of I Don't Want to Read This Book

Episode 507: Max Greenfield, Author of I Don't Want to Read This Book

Max Greenfield ("The Neighborhood," "New Girl") joins Daniel and Stephanie Ford on the show to chat about his new children's book I Don't Want to Read This Book.

Episode 489: Meg Tilly, Author of The Runaway Heiress

Episode 489: Meg Tilly, Author of The Runaway Heiress

Award-winning actress and author Meg Tilly joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her new novel The Runaway Heiress.

Episode 445: Michael Imperioli, The Nicotine Chronicles

Episode 445: Michael Imperioli, The Nicotine Chronicles

Actor, author, and podcaster Michael Imperioli joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his short story "Yasiri" in The Nicotine Chronicles.

Episode 329: 'Song of Back and Neck' Writer and Director Paul Lieberstein

Episode 329: 'Song of Back and Neck' Writer and Director Paul Lieberstein

Paul Lieberstein talks to Sean Tuohy about his new independent film “Song of Back and Neck,” which is available Dec. 4 on digital and on demand from The Orchard Films.

Episode 237: ‘Almost Friends’ Writer and Director Jake Goldberger

Screenwriter and director Jake Goldberger, whose credits include “Almost Friends,” “Life of a King,” and “Don McKay,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his writing and directing style, learning to work with actors, and his upcoming project with one of our favorite directors, Lexi Alexander.

To learn more about Jake Goldberger, visit his IMDB page. Also watch the trailer for “Almost Friends."

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Episode 232: Actor and How Did This Get Made? Co-Host Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer, actor, producer, and co-host of How Did This Get Made?, talks to Sean Tuohy about how his love for bad films turned into a podcast, the show’s upcoming live events in Boston, and the tribal mentality of people watching bad movies and discussing them.

There’s a beauty in something that goes so horribly wrong.
— Paul Scheer

To learn more about Paul Scheer, visit his official website, subscribe to How Did This Get Made?, and follow him and the show on Twitter @paulscheer and @HDTGM.

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Episode 218: ‘Marjorie Prime’ Actress Stephanie Andujar

Actress Stephanie Andujar returns to the podcast to talk about her new movie “Marjorie Prime.” Andujar also chats with Sean Tuohy about her sketch comedy show, “StephA: One Woman Show!”

Once I know the background of a character and get into wardrobe, I become that character. I turn on.
— Stephanie Andujar

To learn more about Stephanie Andujar, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Watch the trailer for “Marjorie Prime” below.

Episode 200: For the 200th Time…

Episode two hundo! Yes, we’re just as surprised as you are. To celebrate our 200th episode, Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford compiled their favorite clips from the last couple of years. It features authors, screenwriters, actors, directors, comedians, feminists, and journalists.

Share your favorite Writer’s Bone interview by commenting below, tweeting us @WritersBone, or by dropping a line on our Facebook page.

Thank you for listening, we truly appreciate it. Now, for the 200th time, keep writing, everyone!   

Episode 195: ‘Twin Peaks’ and Other Tales

Sean Tuohy and contributing editor Caitlin Malcuit talk about “Twin Peaks: The Return.” The pair also discusses “Jaws” (the movie and the book), 1970s television actors, and “Red Dawn.”

Follow Sean Tuohy and Caitlin Malcuit on Twitter @SeanTuohy2 and @badlycooked, respectively. Also read Caitlin’s most recent “Twin Peaks” recap.

Episode 185: Actress, Writer, Producer Carolyn Stotesbery

Carolyn Stotesbery, who plays Eli in John Shea’s “Grey Lady,” talks to Daniel Ford about her path to becoming an actress, how she got attached to “Grey Lady,” and what lessons she learned from the talented cast and crew.

Photo credit: Maarten de Boer
I just love telling stories.
— Carolyn Stotesbery

“Grey Lady” premieres April 28, and, as Dave Pezza wrote in his review of the movie, it’s perfect for lovers of noir, a touch of poetry, and a dash of bittersweet romance.” Learn more about Carolyn Stotesbery by visiting her official website, liking her Facebook page, and following her on Twitter (@CStotesbery) and Instagram (@carolynstotesbery).

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Episode 183: ‘Stranglers’ Host Portland Helmich

Portland Helmich, television host, producer, writer, and actor, talks to Daniel Ford about her nonlinear career path, the art of interviewing, matching wits with F. Lee Bailey, delivering a winning performance on The Moth, and her work on the “Stranglers” podcast.

Do not expect your career to be linear. Be good at going with the flow.
— Portland Helmich

To learn more about Portland Helmich, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @Portlandh.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Episode 181: ‘Grey Lady’ Writer and Director John Shea

Today’s guest is actor, writer, and director John Shea. The versatile filmmaker talks to Daniel Ford about his new movie “Grey Lady.”

In addition to talking about the odyssey he persevered through in order to make “Grey Lady,” Shea discusses what led him to acting and filmmaking and why “writers are the bravest of all the film and theater artists.”

John Shea on the set of 'Grey Lady' with Eric Dane
It takes some insane amount of passion, belief, stubbornness, determination, and lifeblood to keep a film alive.
— John Shea

"Grey Lady" stars Eric Danes, Amy Madigan, Natalie Zea, and Adrian Lester. The film premieres April 28 in select theaters across the country. 

To learn more about John Shea and Grey Lady, like the film’s Facebook page or follow him on Twitter @JohnVictorShea

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Episode 165: Screenwriter and Producer Robert Ben Garant

Robert Ben Garant, best known for his work on “Reno 911!” and the "Night at the Museum" films, talks to Sean Tuohy about how performing led him to writing, how an outrageous script got him in the door writing for movies and television, how he developed his screenwriting process, and why he prefers writing to acting or directing.

A script can take 10 years or it can take four weeks. And that’s up to you.
— Robert Ben Garant
Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Episode 49: ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Actress Stephanie Andujar

Stephanie Andujar

Stephanie Andujar

Actress Stephanie Andujar drops by Writer’s Bone to talk about her roles in “Orange Is The New Black” and “A Walk Among The Tombstones” and what you have to do to make it as an actress.

To learn more about Stephanie Andujar, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @StephAndujar.

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