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Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

Written by: Noah Evslin and Dan Rutstein
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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.© 2026 Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Take 154 - Showrunner and Creator Craig Gerber, Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor
    May 22 2026

    A true fairytale today as we talk to Craig Gerber, creator of Disney princess shows galore.

    He tells us his fascinating tale of fairies that led him to create Sofia the First while stuck in a traffic jam, the joy of working at Disney and presentation and diversity in writing rooms.

    He talks about his early career struggles, creating the new Sofia the First: Royal Magic show and what next for his writing career.

    A heartwarming tale of success in Hollywood articulately told.

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    45 mins
  • Take 153 - Showrunners and Writers Kristin Robinson and Ian Deitchman, It’s Not Like That
    May 14 2026

    We welcome the dynamic writing duo of Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson to the show.

    We talk about celebrating wins together, the mechanics of a writing pair and their new show It’s Not Like That.

    They tell us why they have a shared inbox, being mistaken for a couple couple and the changing dynamics of writing rooms.

    A deep dive into the world of writing partners navigating today’s TV landscape.

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    48 mins
  • Take 152 - Writer, producer, director Thom Harp, Home Delivery, The Donor Party
    Apr 17 2026

    What a nice man!

    We have Thom Harp on the show to talk movies, pitches and being nice.

    We talk persistence, writing what you know and getting the best out of your team.

    Thom describes the frustrations of years of pushing, how he made the most of the Covid opportunity by listening to sensible advice and the joy of working in a job you love.

    A really fun, informative and engaging chat.

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    42 mins
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