We’ve heard that television is the writer’s medium, the ultimate destination for writers seeking creative control and power. In this world, writers become showrunners, leading some of the most stressful yet rewarding jobs in the business, and building their own writers’ rooms filled with talented and hungry writers eager for their big break. But what is a writers' room actually like?
Joining host Mike Pecci on today’s episode of In Love with the Process podcast is writer and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai, Twisted Metal). Smith shares details about his 10-year journey from a writers' room assistant to running some of the biggest shows on TV. This is the in-depth episode you’ve been asking for about TV writing, so grab a coffee, open up a notes doc, and strap in for the new episode of ILWP!

Prepare yourself for an unfiltered journey into the underbelly of Hollywood. In this episode, we're joined by writer and producer Adam G. Simon, known for his work on 'Point Blank' and 'Man Down.' Adam exposes the cons, grifts, and dark secrets lurking behind the glitz and glamour of the movie industry. His revelations are so shocking that names and statements have been edited to protect against potential backlash. But that's not all – Adam also delves into his groundbreaking AI project, discussing how technology could combat corruption in Hollywood. Get ready for an eye-opening exploration of why success in Tinseltown is a battle most will never win.

Dive into the dark and mysterious world of horror on the latest episode of In Love with the Process. Host Mike Pecci explores the origins of horror ideas and shares personal inspirations behind his own films. Joining him is acclaimed author Ben Farthing, known for his supernatural horror and dark fantasy novels. Together, they delve into the process of cultivating terrifying tales, drawing inspiration from everyday life, and embracing the eerie allure of cosmic horror. Whether you're a horror aficionado or aspiring writer, this episode offers thrilling insights and spine-tingling discussions. Tune in and prepare to be captivated by the secrets lurking in the shadows.

This isn't just business, it's personal! On a very special episode of the In Love with the Process Podcast, writer and comedian Eliot Glazer (NEW GIRL, BROAD CITY, iCARLEY) joins host Mike Pecci in a deep, uncensored conversation about the state of our industry and why the creatives who support it are on strike. The two go deep into the reason why the writers are striking and how we all need to change our perspective on how we work with other people.

Today we talk about writing comic books and films and the difference between the two with writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Queen of the South, Silver City). Briggs and Pecci go deep into the writer's process and the steps she took to break into Hollywood and how she made a name for herself in comics.

Joining host Mike Pecci in the studio today is movie screenwriter, comic book writer, and director Daniel Freedman (KALI, UNDYING LOVE). The two go deep into the differences between writing for comics and for cinema, their experiences pitching scripts and getting stories acquired by studios. Also get inspired by their insights into how to turn rejection into amazing work and unforgettable characters!

On today's episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST, host Mike Pecci talks with screenwriter and director Chris Riley about what it actually takes to be a professional screenwriter. Chris shares his experiences as a script reader for Warner Bros and gives insight into the type of scripts that make it through to the studio executives and into the process of development. The two also talk about the power of documenting life experiences and having a journal of emotional moments to draw from when writing. Chris is also the writer of a super helpful book for actors and screenwriters alike; THE DEFINING MOMENT. HOW WRITERS AND ACTORS BUILD CHARACTERS!

Where does fear come from? Is it biological? Is it learned? What fears do we share with animals? What fears are uniquely human? Joining host Mike Pecci on today's episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST is horror screenwriter and author Neal Marshall Stevens. His book, A sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting , goes deep into the principles of “Dread” and how to put real scares into the pages of a screenplay.

Are you terrible at pitching an idea? Does the person that you are talking with lose interest? Do their eyes glaze over, or even worse, are they compelled to randomly check their phone for something more interesting? It's amazing how terrible most storytellers are at pitching an idea, and here at In Love with the Process Podcast, we want to introduce you to the tools that will make money people drool over your ideas. Host Mike Pecci gets deep with Steve Rawling about his Storyteller Tactics and how he has helped so many professionals change the way they pitch their ideas. Get ready to take some notes, this episode will change the way you think about your pitch meetings!

Part 01 of the In Love with the Process podcast’s Visual Storytelling series in which we introduce you to new resources that will aid in developing the look of your films and photographs. In this episode of the In Love with the Process podcast, host Mike Pecci talks with author and Hitchcock historian Jeffrey Michael Bays. The two discuss their favorite Hitchcock films and walk through the master's tips and tricks on how to create suspense on screen.

The techniques that movies and television studios use to get our attention is almost as important as the skill and talent needs to make the film. What is that old saying? If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, did it exist?

Film reviews, articles by movie geeks, twitter wars, and podcasts have become the way that films are exposed to the modern world. On today's podcast, Host Mike Pecci gets nerdy with Empire Magazine's Digital Editor-In-Chief James Dyer. They talk in depth about his carer in entertainment journalism, how he visited the the set of Star Wars and Alien at 5 years old and James gives his top 5 horror movies to watch this Halloween!

Getting a good review can be the difference between your film fading into obscurity or getting global recognition. M.L. Miller has been a film reviewer for the Horror Genre for years and offers some crucial insight into what reviewers are focusing on when they watch films. Miller and Host Mike Pecci also dive deep into another one of their shared interests: comic books in what is a really well-rounded episode discussing taste, tone, and story.

How many of you have made a YouTube channel to post some funny videos. Maybe you’re even on TikTok. Ass. Producer Liam D. O’Brien knows the feeling, the hope of maybe one day writing for a comedy like Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia or the big one: Saturday Night Live. That’s the dream for some of us. But how do you go from making videos in your apartment to actually being a staff writer for these household names? Writer & Comedian Nick Kocher takes host Mike Pecci through his journey from joining up with his writing partner, Brian McElhaney, making videos for their YouTube Channel, BriTANick, all the way to joining a writers room for Always Sunny & SNL.

Get ready to laugh. We know you’ll love this episode as much as Mike, and maybe some of you will even love it as much as Liam.

There’s no expiration date on artistic ability. The saying is that the best time to invest your money was 10 years ago, but the second best time is now. The same can be said for your artistic career. Paul Pecci, our host Mike Pecci’s father, is well-versed in both sides of that phrase. Paul spent most of his life as a banker, but connected with his family through art and after “killing the banker” (his words) has focused on his artistic passions and writing.

Writer and Director Kyle Higgins (Batman, Nightwing, COWL) sits down with host Mike Pecci and discusses how he got started writing in comics, his long and winding path to become a director, how to work with agents and management, the power of your own intellectual properties, how heartbreak can lead to amazing things and much much more. This is a monster 4 hour episode with a break in the middle for those of you who want to listen is two sessions.

This is the first episode of the ILWP Podcast that we have done on screenwriting and it’s a good one! Featuring the Rasmussen Brothers, the sinister siblings responsible for THE WARD, DARK FEED, and the recent blockbuster CRAWL! The guys talk about their writing process, working with horror legends, setting productive goals, and how to pitch a film to a studio. Must listen for anyone trying to learn how to make a living as a screenplay writer.

Alex Farrari the creator of the Indie Film Hustle podcast and IndieFilmHustle.tv is today's guest! We talk film making, changing your mental outlook, the dangers of partnering up with the wrong people and about his new book SHOOTING FOR THE MOB.