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A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

Episode number: 1

Overview: Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.

A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

Episode number: 2

Overview: Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."

Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely

Episode number: 3

Overview: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.

Script to Screen: A Quiet Place

Episode number: 4

Overview: "A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.

Portals to the Past

Episode number: 5

Overview: "Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.

A Conversation with Peter Hedges

Episode number: 6

Overview: Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."

A Conversation with Tony Gilroy

Episode number: 7

Overview: Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.

A Conversation with Ali LeRoi

Episode number: 8

Overview: Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.

The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber

Episode number: 9

Overview: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.

A Conversation with Roger Corman

Episode number: 10

Overview: Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.

Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way

Episode number: 11

Overview: Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."

Deconstructing Nora Ephron

Episode number: 12

Overview: Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.

A Conversation with Graham Yost

Episode number: 13

Overview: Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."

A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

Episode number: 14

Overview: Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".

A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

Episode number: 15

Overview: Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.

A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

Episode number: 16

Overview: Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."

A Conversation with Dana Gould

Episode number: 17

Overview: Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."