Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 149 episodes
Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss
Latest Episodes
Take 144 - Showrunner, Writer Tony Ayres, The Slap, The Survivors
We talked to Australian showrunner and writer Tony Ayres.He talks about his Netflix show The Survivors, comparing himself to others and the balance between commerce and art.We explore his Chinese-Australian roots, the benefits and...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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Take 143 - Writer Daniel Casey, 10 Cloverfield Lane, F9
We bring on the fascinating Daniel Casey.He tells us his Hollywood origin story, giving up directing to get a script moving, his route to F9 and the excitement of working on a serious franchise.Daniel talks about the exciting of b...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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47:07
Take 142 - Actor, Writer, Director, Author, Producer Eriq La Salle, Coming to America, On Call
We are delighted to have the legendary Eriq La Salle on the show.The talented actor, writer, producer, director and novelist joins us to talk about his illustrious career, the power of storytelling and his love of acting but not necessar...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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47:34
Take 141 - Arika Lisanne Mittman, Writer, Showrunner, Timeless, La Brea, The Irrational
We talk to The Irrational Showrunner Arika Lisanne Mittman.She talks about her ten years as an assistant, finally getting her break and what she learned along the way.We discuss the rise and fall of network television, what the industry...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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48:29
Take 140 - Showrunner Joe Wilson, The Equalizer
We talk to Equalizer showrunner Joe Wilson.In one of our most candid episodes so far, he talks about his journey from East Cleveland to Hollywood, the tough days at the start and even sleeping in his car.He explains how he got his...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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47:17