On Story - Season 9

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A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

1 - A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

Air Date: April 13, 2019

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

A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

2 - A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

Air Date: April 20, 2019

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

3 - Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely

Air Date: April 27, 2019

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

4 - Script to Screen: A Quiet Place

Air Date: May 4, 2019

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

Portals to the Past

5 - Portals to the Past

Air Date: May 11, 2019

"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

6 - A Conversation with Peter Hedges

Air Date: May 18, 2019

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

7 - A Conversation with Tony Gilroy

Air Date: May 25, 2019

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

8 - A Conversation with Ali LeRoi

Air Date: June 1, 2019

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

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

Air Date: June 8, 2019

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

A Conversation with Roger Corman

10 - A Conversation with Roger Corman

Air Date: June 15, 2019

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

11 - Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way

Air Date: June 22, 2019

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

Deconstructing Nora Ephron

12 - Deconstructing Nora Ephron

Air Date: June 29, 2019

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

13 - A Conversation with Graham Yost

Air Date: July 6, 2019

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

A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

14 - A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

Air Date: July 13, 2019

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

15 - A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

Air Date: July 20, 2019

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

A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

16 - A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

Air Date: July 27, 2019

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

A Conversation with Dana Gould

17 - A Conversation with Dana Gould

Air Date: August 3, 2019

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