Ranked #1
2. Nick Luciano
2. Nick Luciano
Nick Luciano, from the Upright Citizens Brigade maude team, Judith, joins our hosts Ryan Tweedy and Jeremiah Burton to t... Read more
14 Nov 2016
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53mins
Ranked #2
38. Jesse Klein talks about how to never not have a pitch ready.
38. Jesse Klein talks about how to never not have a pitch ready.
We are lucky to have Jesse Klein, writer for the Pack house team Haymaker, with us today. Jesse talks with us about idea... Read more
31 Jul 2017
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1hr 9mins
Ranked #3
39. Eric Owusu talks about getting a literary agent and writing for "Raven's Home"
39. Eric Owusu talks about getting a literary agent and writing for "Raven's Home"
Eric Owusu (Wuwu) joins Ryan and Jeremiah to talk about how he got his literary agent. He also has written sketch shows ... Read more
7 Aug 2017
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1hr 57mins
Ranked #4
5. Carl Tart
5. Carl Tart
Carl Tart (Mad TV, Party Over Here, UCB Maude Team: The Bus, UCB harold Team: Queen George) talks with us about his firs... Read more
5 Dec 2016
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #5
4. Molly Erdman
4. Molly Erdman
In this week's episode Molly Erdman, co creator of the Break Womb, a comedic web series about motherhood is our guest. ... Read more
28 Nov 2016
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1hr 26mins
Ranked #6
3. Brett Greenberg
3. Brett Greenberg
In this episode of Fish Out Of Water, Brett Greenberg joins us to talk about writing for the new version of the televisi... Read more
21 Nov 2016
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1hr 37mins
Ranked #7
40. Nathan Caywood talks about persistence and never giving up
40. Nathan Caywood talks about persistence and never giving up
Nate is a performer on The New Deal at the Upright Citizens Brigade and has been a writer/performer all over Los Angeles... Read more
14 Aug 2017
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1hr 11mins
Ranked #8
37. Zora Bikangaga talks about respecting the audience while still writing for yourself
37. Zora Bikangaga talks about respecting the audience while still writing for yourself
Zora Bikangaga may possibly be our most interesting guest to date. This man has been on "This American life" be... Read more
24 Jul 2017
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1hr 16mins
Ranked #9
36. Connie Shin talks about making sketches easier to write by formulating beats 1st
36. Connie Shin talks about making sketches easier to write by formulating beats 1st
Connie Shin joined us on FOOW this week to talk about writing for her Maude team Karate Karate, her process of formulati... Read more
17 Jul 2017
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1hr 7mins
Ranked #10
35. Billy Merritt talks about finding the deeper meaning in your sketches
35. Billy Merritt talks about finding the deeper meaning in your sketches
Billy Merritt graced FOOW this week to talk about scientology, not writing for the Denny's Twitter feed and finding the ... Read more
10 Jul 2017
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1hr 37mins
Ranked #11
34. Brian James O'Connell, co-writer of "Blood Sucking Bastards”, joins us to help decipher if a sketch is meant for stage or screen.
34. Brian James O'Connell, co-writer of "Blood Sucking Bastards”, joins us to help decipher if a sketch is meant for stage or screen.
Brian James O'Connell (better known as BOC) stopped by to talk to us about digital comedy and screenwriting. He broke do... Read more
3 Jul 2017
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #12
33. Joe Hartzler teaches us about comedic suspense
33. Joe Hartzler teaches us about comedic suspense
Joe Hartzler, the master of comedic suspense, joins us to talk about taking the audience on a laugh voyage, not just a l... Read more
26 Jun 2017
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1hr 42mins
Ranked #13
32. Joan Ford talks about making your villains more likable and relateable
32. Joan Ford talks about making your villains more likable and relateable
Joan Ford is super smart and thoughtful. That's what I liked the most about this conversation. We talked about the trap ... Read more
19 Jun 2017
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #14
31. David Baldy, Writer for Wilfred and Co-Exec. Producer for Deadbeat, talks about how to get started as a Staff Writer
31. David Baldy, Writer for Wilfred and Co-Exec. Producer for Deadbeat, talks about how to get started as a Staff Writer
David Baldy, who has had many writers jobs and various production jobs in Hollywood, was kind enough to stop in and talk... Read more
12 Jun 2017
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1hr 46mins
Ranked #15
30. Charlie Mihelich talks about writing from a place of privilege
30. Charlie Mihelich talks about writing from a place of privilege
Charlie is a writer for the team "The Truce" and a host of the popular indie improv show "Purgatory" at the Clubhouse. H... Read more
5 Jun 2017
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1hr 37mins
Ranked #16
29. Anna Cecilia Talks About What She Learned As The Head Writer For the CBS Diversity Showcase
29. Anna Cecilia Talks About What She Learned As The Head Writer For the CBS Diversity Showcase
Anna is a phenomenal writer and one of the funniest people we've had on our podcast BUT that pales in comparison to how ... Read more
29 May 2017
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1hr 19mins
Ranked #17
28. Bob Wiltfong, "The Daily Show" writer and Correspondent, tells how he got his job .
28. Bob Wiltfong, "The Daily Show" writer and Correspondent, tells how he got his job .
Bob Wiltfong has had many successes in life. He was a writer and correspondent for "The daily Show With Jon Stewart", he... Read more
22 May 2017
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1hr 33mins
Ranked #18
27. Hal Rudnick and creating original characters (like Eric Jennifer).
27. Hal Rudnick and creating original characters (like Eric Jennifer).
Our old friend, Hal Rudnick, joins us this week and talks about his process in creating characters and writing sketches.... Read more
15 May 2017
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #19
26. Will Hines Talks About The Importance Of Being Yourself In Comedy
26. Will Hines Talks About The Importance Of Being Yourself In Comedy
Will Hine is an improv legend,. He's also an author, a sketch writer, a maude director, a teacher, a podcaster and an ho... Read more
8 May 2017
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1hr 34mins
Ranked #20
25. Andy Harris On Creating Ungodly Amounts of Topical Bits For Radio Shows
25. Andy Harris On Creating Ungodly Amounts of Topical Bits For Radio Shows
Andy Harris is a freelance Comedy Writer for Radio Shows all over this glorious country. He has over a decade of experie... Read more
1 May 2017
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1hr 25mins