Today Hilliard goes IN with old friend, David Dean Botrell, covering his amazing acting/writing career and behind producing the popular Sci-fest! HIGHLIGHTS : Playing Lincoln Myers on Boston Legal, writing his first “epic” script, the “flavor of the month,” taking your talent with you, selling “Kingdom Come,” becoming the “white” African American writer in Hollywood, adaptations, development hell, writing “other” things, One Man Shows, producing Sci-Fest and the End Song, "The One" by Daniel Jos...
Apr 06, 2015•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, we IN with Baby Writers/Filmmakers, Jameson Cherilus and Ashley Willis about the making of their new web series “The B Team!” HIGHLIGHTS: 100 Screenplays Competition with Rick Reynold’s, escaping to LA, embracing sexuality, the Assistant Track at CAA, being genuine, working the Writers Guild West meetings, creating opportunities, urgency, faith and spirituality, inside “The B Team,” Lisa’s Clap back to Sleepy Hollow and the End Song, “Well,” by Daniel Joseph Baker! Our motto, "K...
Mar 30, 2015•1 hr 26 min
Paul Guyot, Co-Executive Producer on THE LIBRARIANS, goes IN with Hilliard & Lisa on this bad ass episode! HIGHLIGHTS : From Stand-in to Staff Writer, staffing on JJ Abrams FELICITY, writers room politics, 13 and Outs, being rewritten, in the writers room with LEVERAGE & THE LIBRARIANS, Paul’s writing pet-peeves, Eric B. & Rakim’s “Paid in Full,” writing with knuckles for Stephen J. Cannell, nobody talks about Voice, The Page 69 Test and Lisa’s Clapback to The Librarians! Our motto, ...
Mar 23, 2015•1 hr 38 min
Hilliard and Lisa tell it like it is in this episode, this time covering terrible film marketing and ways to write compelling Bio Pics! HIGHLIGHTS : Bad marketing on THE KINGSMAN, bad contracts, kinky, bondage sex in 50 SHADES OF GREY, bad casting so EXODUS tanks, AMERICAN SNIPER criticisms, Writing Bio Pics - habits, research, storytelling and taking license: ANGELA DAVIS, GRISELDA BLANCO, SYLVESTER and SLY STONE! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2,015” DIRECT L...
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 13 min
Hilliard recorded this hilarious episode, live from the Sony Plaza industry screening of a film he co-produced... Featuring interviews with members the of the Cast & Crew of the new comedy, “MOUTHPIECE!” HIGHLIGHTS : A one-on-one with some of stars of the film: Sean Poolman, Tatiana DeKhtyar, J Michael Briggs, Josh Pertler, Jackson McQueen and writer/dir David Merritt II. This one’s full of game and the focus is all on the progression of Mouthpiece: from Web Series, to TV Pilot, to Feature F...
Mar 09, 2015•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, Hilliard and Lisa talk hella sh*t about Post Oscars from their outspoken and hilarious POVs! Highlights: Boycotting the Oscars, SELMA the good n’ bad, why NIGHTCRAWLER got the shaft, BIRDMAN and we're so happy Mexican’s ruled this year, NAACP Image Awards problems, Intersections, the “Basic” filmmaker, critiquing moments, John Legend & Common’s “GLORY” song and much more! In the “Baby Writers Seat”: actor/writer - Garry Guerrier. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionat...
Mar 01, 2015•53 min
Hilliard and Lisa go IN on this bonus episode (previously rec), about the new era of diverse casting and a whole lotta funny sh**! HIGHLIGHTS: Code-switching, SLEEPY HOLLOW, black female characters on the rise, a salute to Showrunner Jeff Melvoin, Zombies and THE WALKING DEAD, Viola Davis and HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, SELMA, Lisa’s Clapback to the producers of 40 THIEVES and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 1,015” DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/SRR-4...
Feb 23, 2015•45 min
On this new episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one interview from The Hollywood LOT Studios! This time with close friend, Todd Grodnick DGA/PGA executive producer with Merrill Entertainment! HIGHLIGHTS: USC Film School, you "cannot" write a perfect script, developing/managing writers, the role of the Assistant Director, putting yourself in the audience, page one rewrites, writing outside the box, types of projects Todd’s considering and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated ...
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 15 min
This week Hilliard goes IN with good friend, multi-award winning writer/producer, Margaret Nagle. Tune in and soak up some game y'all! HIGHLIGHTS: The Queen of the WGA Awards, the white chick in an all black school, casting the best actors, fueling the work, learning the set, interpreting notes, developing HBO’s “WARM SPRINGS,” inside “THE GOOD LIE,” Code Switching, color blind characters, gays and women should unite, RED “BAND SOCIETY,” consuming media, “BOARDWALK EMPIRE” and end song this week...
Feb 09, 2015•1 hr 46 min
It’s another hilarious episode y’all! Hilliard goes IN with old friend, Wilson Cruz (@WCruz73) on his amazing acting career, working with writers and journey into activism! HIGHLIGHTS: A Queen always comes out, surviving Hollywood in your 40s, family life, becoming a child actor, the road to “MY SO CALLED LIFE,” the actors job, scene stealing, working for GLADD, inside “RED BAND SOCIETY,” activism for the LGBT, Transgender Characters, playing ‘Angel’ in Broadway’s “RENT,” collaborating with writ...
Feb 02, 2015•1 hr 31 min
This episode’s full of game y’all. With good friends, Spiro Skentzos, former Story Editor on GRIMM and Angela Allen, former Staff Writer on the hit SLEEPY HOLLOW! HIGHLIGHTS: Staffing Season is always here, strong writing samples, general meetings, drawing on your truth, The Cosby Fellowship, The Fox Writers Intensive, Writers on the Verge, NHMC, persistence, Agents & Managers, a “Hot” room, writers rooms on GRIMM & SLEEPY HOLLOW, Paper Teaming, WGA contracts, wages & staffing fees, ...
Jan 26, 2015•1 hr 6 min
In this hilarious episode, we go IN with my big bro, writer/director/producer DEL WESTON of the very popular, Action On Film Film International Festival! HIGHLIGHTS: Inside the new book “TOP 50 INDIE WRITERS IN THE WORLD,” Action On Film Festival, don’t discount people of color, “I hate Sundance,” never back down, from Martial Arts to Action Films, fuck the word “NO,” creating opportunities, recognizing greatness, “Victims” movie, Del Weston on Film, the “real” Oscar De La Hoya, a Joe Pesci less...
Jan 19, 2015•1 hr 5 min
In this “Part Deuce” extended episode, Hilliard goes in with big bro, veteran character actor, John Wesley. This one’s all about his acting career and the new book, TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF! HIGHLIGHTS: Booking the hit show “Knight Rider,” the “right” talent agent, beware of the Type-cast, working with Duane Martin, landing The Jefferson’s, how to deal with writer/producers, “In the Heat of the Night” war stories, “The Atlanta Child Murders,” learning the business, why hire a publicist, don’t mes...
Jan 12, 2015•1 hr 44 min
It's the 2015 season premiere and we go IN deep y’all. This time with good friend Digger Mesch, a successful Comics/TV/Film multi-hyphenate who’s done it all! HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in New York, the rebel visual arts student, learning from the greats, animation & stop-motion, creating the very popular Art Asylum Toy Company, inside the series "Agent 88," working as an actor and art director in China, becoming a second unit/director, redefining Zombies in “The Other Dead” comic - now the firs...
Jan 05, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Hilliard and Lisa go IN about “Being Fearless” in the TV/Film industry when it all seems to be going nowhere! HIGHLIGHTS: Perfectionism, shit fades, positive script feedback, nervous material, so what - they think you’re a freak, embracing different sides of yourself, getting out of your funk, taking chances, film festival secrets, asking for help and the “Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” Segment (a scene by a kick ass writer) “9 Below Zero” a Suspense by our very own, Hilliard Guess! DIRECT LINK : bit.ly/FE...
Dec 15, 2014•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Hilliard and Lisa Bolekaja go IN on the Oral Traditions of Storytelling…who we are, where we come from and why we write! HIGHLIGHTS: Listening to your voice, storytelling will save your life, Work Songs, Sea Shanties & Spirituals, the Dark Ages, self awareness, playing the Dozens, humor gets you over, cool shit comes from the street and Legends, Folktales, Fables & Myths -- a historic look behind why write! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what...
Dec 08, 2014•52 min
This week Hilliard chats with big bro, Joe Sabatino and they go IN y’all! Tons of game in this Part I of two episodes for all you Rant Room Heads to enjoy! HIGHLIGHTS: College life, theatre and football in Italy, “acting is bullshit,” a Bouncer at Sunset Clubs, booking Emmy-winning NYPD Blue, behind Soap Opera acting and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!” DIRECT LINK : http://bit.ly/JOESAB Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTune...
Dec 01, 2014•47 min
HIGHLIGHTS : Growing up in Italy, becoming an actor - Italy vs USA, living with Mobsters in New Orleans, studying acting in NY at Lee Strasberg, working in stand-up, Peter’s one man show, “ Life & Me... What A Couple, ” behind his new book “Good Like This,” working with his wife, actress Annie Wood, living with Diabetes and Lisa’s Clapback to “American Horror Story!” Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!” DIRECT LINK : http://bit.ly/ARPESELLA Subscribe, Comme...
Nov 17, 2014•57 min
Hilliard goes IN with big sis, Evette Vargas, creator of the new Sci-fi/Action Comic & TV Series “Dark Prophet!” Believe me... this episode’s full of game y’all! HIGHLIGHTS : Evette’s path into storytelling, studying art/design, the Directing Program at Tish NYU, Digital Reign Productions, creating Multi-Platform Media Formats for: Comics, Video Games, TV Series and Features, Breaking down the new Series & Comic Book Dark Prophet and the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” Segment (a scene by kick ass w...
Nov 10, 2014•1 hr 18 min
In this bonus episode, Hilliard talks with good friend, veteran writer, Barry Sandler, about his long career and new mystery/thriller, “ Knock‘ Em Dead!” HIGHLIGHTS : A Shout Out to the movie Nightcrawler, how Barry got started, signed and produced, writing classics like: The Kansas City Bomber, Gable and Lombard, Making Love and Crimes of Passion, on-the-set etiquette, becoming an Instructor The University of Central Florida, breaking down Barry and David DeCoteau’s new movie, “Knock ‘Em Dead” ...
Nov 06, 2014•1 hr 19 min
In this wacky episode, Hilliard goes IN with old friend, David Merritt, recapping his career and historic “Brave New World Program” with Sony Electronics! With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. HIGHLIGHTS : A recap of The Walking Dead, how David got into the game, being an intern at Sony Pictures and shooting award-winning Short Films, Development Deals, creating/producing a hip-hop TV Show, directing Ludacris’ first video, writing for WWE TV movies/shows/vid...
Nov 03, 2014•1 hr 27 min
In this extended episode, veteran actor John Wesley goes IN, giving war stories with life lessons and tons industry game! HIGHLIGHTS: A tribute to Icon John Huston, how Vietnam made John an activist, avoiding prison, becoming a theatre actor, taking over Oregon Shakespeare with John Avery, Carroll O’Connor on “In the Heat of the Night” and co-writing the book “Take a Loot at Yourself” with Icon, Robert Guillaume! With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our mot...
Oct 27, 2014•1 hr 42 min
In this wacky episode, Hilliard, Lisa and good friend Kevin Killebrew go IN deep, this time talking about… “can writers live by pen alone?” HIGHLIGHTS : Dietitian vs Nutritionist, writers and their health, bright light therapy, listening to your body, conscious eating, change your venue and write captivating scripts, the global entity, how much is your health worth to you and Lisa’s Clapback to the new “Griselda Blanco” movie! With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bol...
Oct 20, 2014•1 hr 4 min
In this whacky episode, Hilliard talks with good friend, Miles Orion Feld, about his journey from small town Northern California, to playing in the Hollywood big leagues! HIGHLIGHTS : Miles - the Drama Nerd, directing theatre at NYU, working the Hollywood system, building a strong work ethic, getting repped by CAA, creating TV Shows vs Specs, Miles’ Blind Deal with CBS Studios, pitching to top networks, American Koko web series, Lisa’s Clapback “Movie Title Trivia,” and the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em Se...
Oct 13, 2014•1 hr 31 min
Carlos Hardy chops it up in the Rant Room with host, Hilliard Guess, in an episode packed with industry game! HIGHLIGHTS: Crazy is Genius - The Unwritten Rules, Interning in Chicago, the Warner Bros PA Program, the Pivotal Moment, embracing your inner “Kanye,” directing a feature film through Cakewalk Entertainment, tricks for directing a web series… fast, Carlos’ next horror movie, the Sci-fi book on VOLONIANS.COM and his baby, "The Lets Read Program!" With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror ...
Oct 06, 2014•1 hr 10 min
In this "extended episode," Hilliard goes IN with world famous choreographer/dancer, Dave Scott, behind some of the biggest Hip-hop dance films ever! HIGHLIGHTS: Channelling Debby Allen, transitioning from dancer to choreographer, Dave’s choreography process, Artist Development: Mindless Behavior, B2K and many others, choreographing “U Got Served, Stomp The Yard, The Step Up Films, behind Producing Dance Films, So You Think You Can Dance, being an entrepreneur, his next movie “High Strung,” Lisa...
Sep 28, 2014•1 hr 42 min
That’s right y’all, another fantastic episode, this time with Veteran TV writer/creator/producer Bill Taub… and yes, we go IN about his new book “AUTOMATIC PILOT!” HIGHLIGHTS: “The Marc Cherry Affect,” from Advertising to Barney Miller, 70s TV vs Today, mimicking a show, inside Automatic Pilot, Elements of a Series, UCLA Instructor/Online Classes, Lisa’s Clapback “Old Movie Film Trivia” and the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em Segment ((a Scene from an undiscovered writer) - “ The Ex-Factor ” a drama by Luthe...
Sep 21, 2014•1 hr 17 min
In this hilarious episode, Hilliard talks with Gray Jones, of TV WRITER PODCAST, about his new e-book “How To Break Into TV Writing - INSIDER INTERVIEWS!” Also with, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. HIGHLIGHTS: Getting started and learning the ropes, “TV-phile bitch,” Helicopter Parents, Chuck vs the Podcast, the big move to the US, Writing Portfolios, producing & editing Reality TV, TV writing - Canada vs. US, inside Gray’s new e-book, the Comic-con Panel and th...
Sep 14, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Hilliard Guess does it again y’all! This very special, “extended episode" is packed with GAME! With guests Chris & Will Derrick of the popular writing/directing team, "THE DERRICK BROS!" Also with, Lisa Bolekaja, aka... THE STREET NERDESS! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Ohio, getting mentored by the great Bill Duke, The Chop Shop origins, their big break - from Sundance to writing Drumline ll, nailing the pitch, getting on The List, working with Carl Lewis and writing Sci'fi/Action, Chris...
Sep 08, 2014•1 hr 48 min
In this episode @HilliardGuess with co-host, @LisaBolekaja, goes IN, this time from Lisa's feminist POV... writing "impactful" women character's! HIGHLIGHTS : Women see more films then men, Animation Character’s,The Bechdel Test, The Hot Action Fuck Toy, Woman in the Refrigerator Syndrome, Gay Character Tropes, The Magical Brown Negro, Ubisoft Gaming Conspiracy, Lisa’s Clapback to “True Blood," and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, C...
Sep 01, 2014•1 hr 21 min
