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Human First: The Roadmap Writers Podcast

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The Official Podcast from Roadmap Writers, a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for Film and TV. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Hosted by Gabriel Theis, G.T. Cruz, and Nicole Betz, The Human First Podcast interviews figures in the film and television industry on their personal and professional journeys.

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June 9, 2026

Writers Rooms & True Crime | Gregory Locklear

Today, we're chatting with TV writer Gregory Locklear on his journey from starting on Netflix's Marco Polo series to working on some of the most acclaimed true crime television in the last few years, particularly Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. We also look back on the previous WGA strikes and Gregory's experiences as both a Queer and as an active member of the f Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Plus, a round of questions with manager Chris Coggins of Heroes & Villains: https://hvemgmt.com About: Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 510 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts. Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

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April 14, 2026

Selling Pilots, Avoiding Burnout, and Teaching Screenwriters | Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List)

When we first recorded this episode, screenwriter Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List) had sold a pilot to ABC with her writing partner, Ali Levanthol. Then, right before this episode aired, Tawnya and Ali sold another pilot to Hulu. In this episode, we chat with Tawnya about her prolific screenwriting career, how she sold her pilot(s), the ways in which she avoids burnout, and the great work she does at Script Anatomy.Read more about Tawnya's pilots:https://deadline.com/2025/08/abc-developing-legal-drama-the-advocate-1236495452/https://deadline.com/2026/04/hulu-development-the-one-that-got-away-with-murder-1236784725/Script Anatomy: https://scriptanatomy.com/Follow Tawnya:Instagram - @tawnyabhattacharyaAbout:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 490 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

February 22, 2026

Dude, Where's My Catharsis? | Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car? That '70s Show, South Park)

Join us as we chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter-turned-licensed-therapist. After getting success early on in his career by working on That '70s Show and writing the hit comedy Dude, Where's My Car? Phil transitioned into psychology, he specializes in helping creatives navigate issues like burnout and writer's block.We chat with Phil about his career as a screenwriter, pivoting into psychology, and his thoughts on the overall state of comedy. Phil Stark's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/philstarkPhil's Retrospective on Dude, Where's My Car? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dude-wheres-my-car-25-years-later-phil-stark-1236442369/#screenwriting #podcast #That70sShowAbout:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 490 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

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What is Human First: The Roadmap Writers Podcast?: The Official Podcast from Roadmap Writers, a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for Film and TV. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals.

Hosted by Gabriel Theis, G.T. Cruz, and Nicole Betz, The Human First Podcast interviews figures in the film and television industry on their personal and professional journeys.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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