On Story - Season 13

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Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

1 - Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

Air Date: April 22, 2023

Comedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characters and how he found comedy inspiration from drama.

On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

2 - On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

Air Date: April 29, 2023

Producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," including finding the cast and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.

A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu

3 - A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu

Air Date: May 6, 2023

Writer-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny."

On Writing Action with Chris Fedak

4 - On Writing Action with Chris Fedak

Air Date: May 13, 2023

Action writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.

A Conversation with James Grey

5 - A Conversation with James Grey

Air Date: May 20, 2023

Writer-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little Odessa" to "Armageddon Time."

On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland

6 - On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland

Air Date: May 27, 2023

Creator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show through a Native American lens.

A Conversation with Dede Gardner

7 - A Conversation with Dede Gardner

Air Date: June 3, 2023

Academy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood.

Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

8 - Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

Air Date: June 10, 2023

Writer Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."

On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher

9 - On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher

Air Date: June 17, 2023

Writer and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the coming-of-age comedy series.

A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

10 - A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

Air Date: June 24, 2023

Writer Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troopers."

From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series

11 - From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series

Air Date: July 1, 2023

Writers Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted television series.

A Conversation With Rob Thomas

12 - A Conversation With Rob Thomas

Air Date: July 8, 2023

A look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-creator of "Party Down."

Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo

13 - Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo

Air Date: July 15, 2023

Marc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fiction writing, world-building and bringing new ideas to the classic franchise.

A Conversation With Sarah Polley

14 - A Conversation With Sarah Polley

Air Date: July 22, 2023

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."

A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky

15 - A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky

Air Date: July 29, 2023

Director Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.