Act Two Podcast

29:33

How to Break the Cliches in Action Sequences || The...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss their favorite tips on how to build more unique action sequences that feel essential, tell story and character, and make your screenplay standout. Whether you write in the action genre or not, these storytelling do's apply to all Screenwriters who sometimes find themselves stuck in a cliche.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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36:49

Note Behind the Note Series || Decoding "What's Your...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss two real-life notes given to a TV writer: "After reading your pilot, I don't know what your series is about" and "You should start your story later". What do those notes actually mean and how do you address them?Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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37:12

10 Things Every Screenwriter Should Know

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/09/15

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman break down and go in-depth on screenwriter Tom Vaughan's viral post about the 10 random things he learned about having a Screenwriting career after 29 years of writing movies.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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46:43

How Summer 2026 Blockbusters Are Inspiring Us to...

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2026/09/08

Hosts Tasha Huo & Josh Hallman talk about their hot takes on this Summer's blockbusters and how this massive Summer for theatrical releases is actually a lesson in writing originals.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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50:31

How to Become a Writer's Assistant | What the Job...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/08/18

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk with Kevin Shabel, Tasha's Showrunner's Assistant on Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Netflix) and the Writer's Assistant for The Mighty Nein (Amazon). He talks about how he got the job, how he excelled, the challenges of the job, and how he leveraged it into co-writing an episode in Season Two.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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35:04

5 Hacks for a Must-Read Screenplay

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/08/10

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the top screenplay hacks according to NoFilmSchool.com, with examples of how and when they use those hacks in their own professional writing, and also when to leave a hack on the cutting room floor.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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31:40

Screenplay Structure 101 | Every Major Turning Point,...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/07/27

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman break down Structure for a feature-length story to its basics. What are each of the turning points, when should they fall in your movie, why are they important, and what effect should they have on your story. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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21:50

5 Tips for Nailing Your TV Writers' Room Interview

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/07/21

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman share five concrete tips for nailing your TV writers' room interview - how to read the room's energy, why having an opinion on the material matters, and the resume detail that helped Tasha land her first staffing job.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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45:39

How Portal A is Changing the Game for Screenwriters &...

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2026/07/13

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with Portal A producer, Jacob Motz, to talk about the business of quality filmmaker-driven short form content, and how it's an exciting outlet for all Screenwriters and aspiring Writer-Directors, regardless of level or representation. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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39:06

Listener Q&A: Screenwriting from Abroad, Writing...

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2026/06/29

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman field Listener questions. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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45:25

How to Rewrite Your Screenplay

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/06/15

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the many different ways screenwriters revise a script - from tackling major problems after a first draft to handling vague notes, character issues, comedy passes, production rewrites, and someone else’s pages. They break down their personal revision processes, why certain notes require going back to the cards, and how knowing what kind of rewrite a script needs can keep you from getting overwhelmed.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the

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36:30

What to See This Summer | 2026 Movie Picks

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/06/08

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the 2026 Summer Blockbuster line-up, what's worth seeing, what are some surprises, and ask the age-old post-pandemic question are "movies back?!" Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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41:17

How Their Stolen Short Film Led to a Hollywood...

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2026/06/01

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with writer-directors Ryan Polly and Matt Black to talk about their wild story of theft and impersonation that led to them making their first Hollywood feature film, and about what it's like to find Hollywood success while living and working in Texas.Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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37:12

Listener Q&A: When a Movie Kills Your Script & Script...

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2026/05/26

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman answer listener questions about what to do when you see a trailer for an upcoming movie... that looks a lot like the script you've just worked so hard writing. How dead is your idea really? Also, what do Studios and Producers expect when it comes to formatting your scripts when you submit them? TWIW: Tasha saw The Sheep Detectives and Remarkably Bright Creatures / Tasha got a good reminder on how to develop ideas from Christopher Nolan & Rian

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54:47

How to Pitch a Screenplay | Producer & Pitch Coach...

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2026/05/18

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with producer & development consultant, Emmeline Yang Hankins, to discuss what she's learned over the years about perfecting a pitch, and how she teaches pitching as a powerful tool at any stage of development. Her signature class for scripted TV, Kickstart My Pitch, has new dates coming up in June! Act Two listeners can get an exclusive discount to Emmeline's pitching class at http://talktoemm.com/acttwo Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com

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31:27

Go Forth and Write Your Spec

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2026/05/04

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman check in on their current specs, break down their process for starting a new idea, and talk about why uninterrupted writing time is nearly impossible to protect. Also, TWIW!Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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32:58

Rewriting for Yourself vs. Rewriting as a...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/04/20

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman break down the mindset shift between rewriting for yourself and rewriting for a job, and what it really means to rewrite like a professional writer. Also, in TWIW... Josh drives Jason Blum's golf cart, and Tasha takes a retreat!Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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36:26

The Art of the Cheer Moment | How to Write Scenes...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman mourn the shuttering of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot by talking about one of their most valuable lessons from JJ... "Cheer Moments". They discuss examples in Film & TV and how to craft an iconic cheer moment in your own script. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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40:27

Good Writing Isn't Enough | The "Other" Skills Every...

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2026/04/07

Just being a great writer doesn't mean you can make it as a professional Screenwriter. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what other qualities professional Screenwriters possess that help make them undeniable hires with career longevity.Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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26:50

Don't Send That Script Yet: Rewrites, Feedback &...

Act Two Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman field a listener question about Rewrites. Do you really need to rewrite your drafts before sending them to managers and agents? Will that slow momentum? How many scripts should you revise before you can start querying reps? Do you need a portfolio of scripts, or just one solid script?Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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