VertiGals
Claim This Podcastby Natalie Gergely & Alison Bonn
Podcast Overview
<p>VertiGals is a podcast about the titillating craft of writing Vertical Micro Dramas, hosted by two hilarious pros who are eager to bring some comic relief to the wild world of smacks, whacks, and malicious mother-in-law attacks. Each episode offers candid conversations with industry voices, explores the creative process and tackles tough questions like how to keep the viewers attention over 50+ episodes? The show also addresses other facets of this fast-growing format including the latest news in vertical entertainment, platform trends, and which actors have the best six packs.</p>
Language
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Publishing Since
12/8/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
From writing Middle Grade Novels to writing Verticals with Jessica Burkhart
<p>The VertiGals chat with the delightful Jessica Burkhart about transitioning from writing books to mobile games to verticals. Jessica Burkhart is a vertical drama screenwriter, author of over 30 books, and mobile game writer. She has written ten produced verticals for platforms including Shorts, ReelShort, and DramaShorts, and also works in localization and script doctoring. Find her at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://jessicaburkhart.com">jessicaburkhart.com</a>.</p>
June 9, 2026
Independent Vertical Producing with Carin Smolinski & Julie Bruns
<p>The VertiGals met up with writers, actresses, and producers Carin Smolinski & Julie Bruns at the May 2026 Vertical Drama Market. Carin Smolinski indpendently produced "Tides of Desire" now streaming on MuVpix and Inverted. Julie Bruns starred in (along with Carin) and independently produced "Beneath Crimson Sails" on MuVpix and CandyJar. Both ladies enlightened us with exactly how much work goes into producing a vertical independently and what creatives should know before endeavoring into independent vertical producing.</p>
June 2, 2026
The VertiGals with Scott Brown & Stacy Howard of Second Rodeo Productions
<p>The VertiGals meet up with Scott Brown and Stacy Howard at the May 2026 LA Vertical Drama Market to discuss the current state of vertical story telling, the data, and pushing the medium forward. Founder of Second Rodeo Productions, Scott Brown is an Emmy-nominated Director, Creative Producer, and Writer who has helped lead the digital entertainment revolution – guiding brands, studios and traditional celebrities into the creator-driven era with audience-first storytelling. Across his career, his work has generated over 1 billion organic views, transforming ambitious ideas into moments that shape internet culture. Stacy Howard works alongside Scott as Head of Development at Second Rodeo Productions. Through Second Rodeo, Brown works at the intersection of creators, brands, and media companies, with a particular focus on the fast-growing microdrama category, now fueling a $1.4B+ content economy. His breakout success, the award-winning vertical series, The Diamond Rose, became one of the category’s early proof points garnering more than 20 million views within its first 24 hours.</p>
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- What is VertiGals?
<p>VertiGals is a podcast about the titillating craft of writing Vertical Micro Dramas, hosted by two hilarious pros who are eager to bring some comic relief to the wild world of smacks, whacks, and malicious mother-in-law attacks. Each episode offers candid conversations with industry voices, explores the creative process and tackles tough questions like how to keep the viewers attention over 50+ episodes? The show also addresses other facets of this fast-growing format including the latest news in vertical entertainment, platform trends, and which actors have the best six packs.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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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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