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- The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
- Hilarity ensues as a trio of friends who "work" at the Stanton Family Cinema must finally face the music of real life: keep their sweet slacker theater jobs or grow up?
- Honky Tonk Heaven brings the world famous Austin, Texas dance hall, the Broken Spoke, to life on screen and gives us a nostalgic glimpse inside a world of cowboy boots, live country music, two-step dancing and cold longneck beers.
- In our season 9 premiere episode, legendary television producer, actor, comedian, and writer Larry Wilmore talks about his more than 25-year career span. As a writer, he's been behind the TV comedies The PJs, The Bernie Mac Show, and HBO's Insecure, which he co-created with star Issa Rae.
- In 1991, Linda Woolverton became the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney. Since Beauty and the Beast, Woolverton has gone on to write some of Disney's biggest family films, including The Lion King, 2010's Alice in Wonderland, and Maleficent. Woolverton discusses her animated classics and writing tales as old as time.
- 2011–TV EpisodeWriting partners Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely are no strangers to blockbuster franchises. After adapting the Chronicles of Narnia series and several films in the Marvel universe, they were given the daunting task of writing the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. Markus and McFeely discuss how they were able to juggle a massive ensemble cast, multiple story lines spanning several movies, and still create a cohesive and entertaining film.
- Writing a story that takes place in a different era comes with a set of challenges. Westworld writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray discuss the value of research, what to do when your story conflicts with authenticity, and tips on crafting a world that thoughtfully mirrors the past.
- Academy Award® nominated writer, novelist and filmmaker Peter Hedges, discusses his process behind writing novels and screenplays including What's Eating Gilbert Grape, About a Boy and most recently, Ben is Back starring Academy Award® winning actress Julia Roberts.
- 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. Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
- Ali LeRoi has mastered comedy from all angles: he's worked as a stand-up comedian, writer, director, and television creator. LeRoi is best known for the television hits Everybody Hates Chris, which he co-created with Chris Rock, and Are We There Yet?, which he developed with Ice Cube.
- 2011–TV EpisodeScott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss The Disaster Artist and its adaptation from true events to film adaptation.
- Legendary producer and director Roger Corman shares his independent filmmaking background and his extensive body of work, which includes over 500 film credits.
- 2011–TV EpisodeDocumentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way discuss their Emmy® Award-winning Netflix documentary, Wild Wild Country. The six-part series tells the true story of a controversial Indian guru and his attempt to build a utopian city deep in rural Oregon in the 1980s.
- Sleepless in Seattle. When Harry Met Sally. You've Got Mail. Julie and Julia. It's undeniable that Nora Ephron was one of the greatest romantic comedy writer/directors Hollywood has ever seen. Man Up writer Tess Morris and (500) Days of Summer writer Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Ephron's films and how her writing has influenced their own work.
- We'll hear from writer, producer, and showrunner Graham Yost. Yost was behind 90s action hits Speed and Broken Arrow, World War II epics Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and the suspenseful TV dramas Justified and the Golden Globe-winning FX series The Americans.
- Writer and best-selling author Pamela Ribon discusses writing the Disney films Moana and Ralph Breaks the Internet.
- Lulu Wang, writer/director of The Farewell, discusses writing and directing the autobiographical story of her family's decision to lie to her grandmother about her terminal illness and instead plan a wedding to say their final goodbyes.
- Series' co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss detail the process of adapting George R. R. Martin's bestselling books into the epic HBO series that changed the landscape of modern television.
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before writer Sofia Alvarez discusses the process of adapting the New York Times bestselling young adult novel into a hit romantic comedy for Netflix.
- Catherine Reitman discusses her acting career in film and television, bringing the pain and comedy of real-life experiences into her work, and her transition to the role of creator/writer/star of the Emmy-nominated series Workin' Moms.
- Felicia D. Henderson on her 25-year television career, which includes Family Matters, Soul Food, Sister Sister, and current hits The Punisher and Empire.
- Screenwriters Michael Werwie (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile) and Guinevere Turner (Charlie Says) discuss the challenges of crafting compelling entertainment while respecting the human stories affected by the crimes.
- The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, and Silicon Valley writer Megan Amram discusses developing characters audiences care about, the emotion behind the humor, and her Emmy-nominated web series, An Emmy for Megan.
- Virgil Williams, writer on 24, Criminal Minds, and Mudbound, discusses adapting work for the screen and being nominated for an Academy Award.
- VEEP show-runner David Mandel discusses his role at the helm of the critically acclaimed comedy series.