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PODCAST

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Geoffrey D Calhoun

Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance.About the Podcast:Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the screenplay

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24:15

Ep 121 - Product Placement & Screenwriting with Jeff...

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2022/03/14

Geoffrey chats with Jeff Gross (The Truman Show/Chocolate Lizards) on how to create organic integration and product placement for indie and Hollywood films. He discusses his process which begins with the script.You can find Jeff's services at https://chompo.com/brandsfacingcamera/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at -->

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26:02

Ep 120 - The Comic Hero's Journey with Steve Kaplan

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2022/03/07

Geoffrey chats with Steve Kaplan about his book The Comic Hero's Journey and how structuring a comedy differs from other genres.You can find Steve at https://www.kaplancomedy.com/You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07KCSPNTZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_R36PC1BVRD55X78NKW40&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to

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29:47

Ep 119 - My Place in the Sun with George Stevens Jr.

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2022/02/28

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker and founder of the American Film Institute (AFI), George Stevens Jr. about his memoir My Place in the Sun.You can preorder his book here https://amzn.to/3HsDM2vThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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32:12

Ep 118 - The Wheel of Time "The Eye of the World"...

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2022/02/25

Logline: For twenty years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment. But she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this finale as well as the season in general. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode and Rand's journey.Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can:-Take home a $1,000 cash prize!-Get Repped by a Talent

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21:47

Ep 117 - I Need You Dead feat Rocko Zevenbergen

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2022/02/21

Geoffrey chats with Rocko Zevenbergen about his latest film, I Need You Dead which subverts audience expectations in a completely unique way.I Need You Dead! is now Streaming on Vudu/Amazon Prime/Youtube/Apple TVThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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29:17

Ep 116 - Ian Shorr on Screenwriting & Breaking In

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2022/02/14

Geoffrey chats with Ian Shorr about his latest film, Infinite (Paramount+ exclusive) and how he broke into the industry.You can find Ian on twitter @ianshorrThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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19:40

Ep 115 - Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films

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2022/02/07

Geoffrey chats with the legendary indie filmmaker and founder of Troma Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman.You can find Troma films at https://www.troma.com & https://watch.troma.com/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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32:40

Ep 114 - Film Directing Shot by Shot with Steven D. Katz

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2022/01/31

Geoffrey chats with Steven D. Katz about screenwriting from a directors perspective.You can find Steven's book Shot by Shot at https://amzn.to/3ucNoewThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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27:04

Ep 113 - Creating Your Own Podcast as an Intellectual...

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2022/01/24

Geoffrey chats with Ann Kimbrough about how she developed her own I.P. with the iScary podcast.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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26:29

Ep 112 - Hitchock & Suspense with a Camera featuring...

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2022/01/17

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays (Suspense with a Camera) about Hitchcok's techniques and how to use suspense to build tension in any genre.You can find more about Jeffrey https://borgusfilm.wixsite.com/jeffreyYou can find Suspense with a Camera here https://amzn.to/3qwL8N3The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting

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29:19

Ep 111 - The Wheel of Time "The Dark Along the Ways"...

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2022/01/13

Logline: Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter. This diversion, though, reveals many things - Moiraine's true goal, Lan's past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this episode and discuss the big reveal. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode.Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest

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26:36

Ep 110 - Yes Introverts Can featuring Jacqueline Shaulis

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2022/01/10

Geoffrey chats with Jacqueline Shaulis (The Excitable Introvert) about tools and strategies an introverted writer can use to find success.You can find more about Jacqueline here https://jacquelineshaulis.com/project/about-me/You can find Yes Introverts Can here https://yicads.ju.mp/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at

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28:57

Ep 109 - The Wheel of Time "The Flame of Tar Valon"...

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2022/01/05

Logline: Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions. Mat faces the darkness in himself. Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this tonal shift in the show and how it differs from the rest of the season. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode.Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can:-Take home a $1,000 cash prize!-Get Repped by a Talent

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23:54

Ep 108 - Finding Your Voice as a Writer with Pete Turner

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2022/01/03

Geoffrey chats with Pete Turner about finding your own unique voice as a writer.You can listen to Pete's on The Break It Down Show at https://www.breakitdownshow.com/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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24:07

Ep 107 - The Wheel of Time "Blood Calls Blood" with...

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2021/12/30

Logline: Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face. Mat and Rand see strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze Episode 5 as the characters recover from their losses of episode 4. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure is used throughout the season.Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can:-Take home a $1,000 cash prize!-Get Repped by a Talent Manager!Enter your script

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27:23

Ep 106 - Writing the TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas

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2021/12/27

Geoffrey chats with Pamela Douglas about how a screenwriter can break into television.You can find Pamela's book, Writing the TV Drama Series at https://amzn.to/3sBBp9SThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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22:46

Ep 105 - Writing and Selling a Christmas Script with...

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2021/12/20

Geoffrey chats with Lisa Hepner on how she was able to break into the Christmas film genre and get multiple scripts optioned and produced.Christmas Lovers Anonymous is available as a Roku Exclusive.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

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23:49

Ep 104 - The Wheel of Time "The Dragon Reborn" with...

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2021/12/17

Logline: Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion. Rand wonders about Mat. Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path. An incredible new power is unleashed on the world.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze Episode 4 to discover if this episode hooks the audience into binging the rest of the season.Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can:-Take home a $1,000 cash

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20:54

Ep 103 - The Kick *ss Story Outline with Ashley C.

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2021/12/13

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/producer Ashley C. about her new workbook that walks you through the entire screenwriting process. (Personally, I believe this is an excellent companion piece to my own book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter.)You can find the book here --> https://www.kickassoutline.com/Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/kickassstoryoutline/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation -->

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22:53

Ep 102 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife - Film Analysis with...

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2021/12/11

Logline: When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.Geoffrey and Reece Taylor (Screenwriter/Reporter/Blogger) break down and analyze this spiritual sequel to the Ghostbusters franchise!Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can:-Take home a $1,000 cash prize!-Get Repped by a Talent Manager!Enter your script now at

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