OnWriting is podcast from the Writers Guild of America East. In each episode, you'll hear from the union members who create the film, TV series, podcasts and news stories that define our culture. We'll discuss everything from inspirations and creative process to what it takes to build a successful career in media and entertainment.
OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East
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OnWriting is podcast from the Writers Guild of America East. In each episode, you'll hear from the union members who create the film, TV series, podcasts and news stories that define our culture. We'll discuss everything from inspirations and creative process to what it takes to build a successful career in media and entertainment.
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Recent Episodes
January 8, 2026
Episode 135: Protecting Free Speech in Journalism with Susan Rinkunas, Sammie Smylie, Nitish Pahwa and Matt Shuham
<p class="p1">In the final part of OnWriting's series on protecting free speech, journalists <strong>Sammie Smylie</strong>, <strong>Nitish Pahwa</strong>, <strong>Matt Shuham</strong> and join moderator and journalist <strong>Susan Rinkunas</strong> to discuss the escalating threats faced by journalists in the US, why it's so critical to fight back to protect journalism that informs the public and holds power accountable, and more.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Sammie Smylie</strong> is a state education reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago, a leader in the Civic News Guild with the WGAE, and a WGAE Council Member for Online Media.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Nitish Pahwa</strong> is a business and technology journalist at Slate, and a member of the WGAE Council representing Online Media.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Matt Shuham</strong> is a senior reporter at the HuffPost National Desk, helped organize the Talking Points Memo staff union with the WGAE, and currently a member of the HuffPost Union's bargaining committee.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Susan Rinkunas</strong> is co-founder of Autonomy News, a contributing writer at Jezebel, and an independent journalist covering politics, reproductive health, and abortion access. She is also a member of the WGAE Council, representing Online Media.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">---</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews:</strong> <a href= "https://wgaeast.org/onwriting">wgaeast.org/onwriting</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.</span></p>
December 24, 2025
Episode 134: Screenwriter Roundtable with David Koepp, Craig Brewer and Kirt Gunn
<p>We're wrapping up 2025 with an OnWriting Screenwriter Roundtable, featuring <strong>David Koepp</strong>, <strong>Craig Brewer</strong> and <strong>Kirt Gunn</strong>. The three writers joined us to discuss the origins and process behind their latest projects, how they develop their ideas over time, and much more.</p> <p><strong>David Koepp</strong> is a writer and director known for writing the screenplays for films like Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man, among many others. His most recent project is Black Bag, a mystery-thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh released in Spring 2025.</p> <p><strong>Craig Brewer</strong> is the writer and director of Song Sung Blue, a musical biopic about a Neil Diamond tribute band, based on the documentary of the same name. Before Song Sung Blue, he wrote and directed films like Hustle & Flow and wrote on seasons 4 & 5 of the hit television series Empire.</p> <p><strong>Kirt Gunn</strong> is a writer and director whose latest project is Roofman, co-written and directed by frequent collaborator Derek Cianfrance.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">---</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews:</strong> <a href= "https://wgaeast.org/onwriting">wgaeast.org/onwriting</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.</span></p>
December 4, 2025
Episode 133: Protecting Free Speech in Late Night with Josh Gondelman, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski and Sasha Stewart
<p>In part 2 of our series on protecting free speech, veteran late night television writers <strong>Josh Gondelman</strong>, <strong>Liz Hynes</strong>, <strong>Greg Iwinski</strong> and <strong>Sasha Stewart</strong> join us to discuss the eventful past few months in the world of late night, the current state of the genre, and how they think late night comedy might shift throughout the ongoing fight to protect free speech.</p> <div><strong>Josh Gondelman</strong> is a former late night writer for shows like Desus & Mero and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a stand-up comedian and former WGAE Council Member. <div> <p><strong>Liz Hynes</strong> is a writer on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a former writers' assistant on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and a member of the WGAE Council.</p> <p><strong>Greg Iwinski</strong> is a writer known for his work on late night comedy shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and Game Theory with Bomani Jones. He previously served on the WGAE Council.</p> <p><strong>Sasha Stewart</strong> is a writer whose credits include the late night comedy show The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, the comedy series Dying for Sex, and the documentary series Amend. She currently serves as the WGAE's Secretary-Treasurer.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">---</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews:</strong> <a href= "https://wgaeast.org/onwriting">wgaeast.org/onwriting</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.</span></p> </div> </div>
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