
EP387: The Last Podcast
After almost 8 years, Ken has decided to end his podcast. In this final episode he explains why and reflects on 20 years of blogging and pod...
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Hollywood & Levine looks at the world of entertainment, pop culture, screenwriting, and life, and takes none of it seriously. The point is to make you laugh, although useful information migh...

After almost 8 years, Ken has decided to end his podcast. In this final episode he explains why and reflects on 20 years of blogging and pod...

Ken does a deep dive into TV writing rooms. The dynamics, the pressure, the fun. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwo...

This week stage manager, Dency Nelson pulls back the curtain and explains what really goes on backstage at the Oscars. And later — the Gramm...

Dency Nelson has been the Stage Manager for the David Letterman Show, the Academy Awards (25 years), the Grammys, the Emmys, Late Night with...

You never know what Ken is going to talk about because Ken doesn’t know what he’s going to talk about. It’s another Free-Association episode...

More with iconic writer/director Kevin Smith — one of Ken’s most fascinating guests. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastn...

Ken replays one of the best interviews in the eight years of H&L. Writer/director Kevin Smith. In Part One Kevin discusses writing versus di...

It’s the summer and travel season and you gotta eat, right? This week Ken gives you restaurant recommendations around the country based on h...

More with writer Tom Straw. Show running a Bill Cosby Show, head writer for Craig Ferguson’s late night show, becoming a novelist, and ghost...

Ken continues his conversation with writer Tom Straw who has had a long and winding very successful career in many fields. Find out what the...

After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his...

Ken shares a One-Act Play he wrote then plays it again, stopping it periodically to explain his thought process and why he made certain deci...

New York Times Best Selling Author, Tom Straw just released a terrific new thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL JOE. He discusses the process and art of...

Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man...

Ken welcomes back media consultant, Preston Beckman for an inside look on how the broadcast networks are faring in these days of audience er...

Ken tells the tale of his first venture writing for the theatre. He and partner, David Isaacs, wrote a night of one-act plays that got produ...

Bob Ellison, one of TV's greatest comedy writers passed away recently at age 91. Ken was fortunate enough to sit down with Bob several years...

Streamers have begun giving writers notes based on the “second screen.” What is that and why does it matter? Ken goes on a rant this week. L...

In this encore episode Ken talks to master magician Bruce Kalver. Learn about the world of magic and how to get out of handcuffs. It’s a fas...

This week we talk about the new rules, what it takes to get thrown out of a game, and other facets of officiating in the big leagues. Listen...

Baseball is back and to get you in the mood here’s a unique facet of the game — umpiring. Tim Tschida is a 26 year MLB vet and has great sto...

A popular feature — Ken answers listeners questions. Will he answer yours? Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com...

More great writing advice and writing book suggestions from the screenwriter of ROMY & MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. Ken tosses in some sug...

Ken’s guest is Robin Schiff, who among her many credits wrote ROMY & MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. She’s written a terrific document to hel...

Remember when Super Bowl ads used to be great and memorable? They’re not anymore. Ken discusses why and how some lessons can be applied to w...

Brevity is key in comedy and Ken’s radio background helped him learn that lesson. As a result he developed the “10 Second Rule.” Listen and...

Mark Steines has had a long and wildly successful career in broadcast journalism. This week we learn how he got into the business, his crazy...

Mark Steines is a broadcast journalist who spent 17 years at ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT and 6 years hosting HOME & FAMILY on the Hallmark Channel...

In part two of Ken’s interview with SUITS creator, Aaron Korsh, they delve into casting, attending the royal wedding of one of its co-stars,...

SUITS became a ratings juggernaut when it landed on Netflix. Meet the creator, Aaron Korsh, hear the origin story, and how a half-hour comed...

What better way to begin a year of uncertainty than with a podcast where you have no idea where it’s going? It starts with a tribute to Tomm...

On January 1st at 8 pm Fox will air a two-hour documentary on MASH. Ken talks with the filmmaker, John Scheinfeld, and the two discuss the p...

As people get nostalgic for their hometowns this holiday season, Ken presents maybe his strangest episode ever. It’s a montage of vintage ra...

As a former FRASIER writer/director/consultant, Ken offers his views on the new series. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodca...

This week Ken discusses his role models and how they served his development and process. Also, is it possible to meet your role models? List...

Part 2 of Ken’s discussion with producer George Schlatter yields tasty Hollywood dish from the Golden Days. Listen to more podcasts like thi...

George Schlatter created and produced the biggest hit and the biggest bomb of 1960’s television. Learn about both. One show got 50 shares an...

Rich concludes how he got the job as announcer on THE PRICE IS RIGHT. And more about Bob Barker and Drew Carey. It’s a fun episode so “come...

Rich Fields tells the wild story of how he became the longtime announcer on the iconic game show, THE PRICE IS RIGHT. How drive and determin...

How to re-invent yourself from a guy who went from a DJ to a sportscaster to a musical comedy stage actor. Johnny Holliday has done it all....

If you ever wanted to re-invent yourself, let Johnny Holliday be an inspiration. A rock n’ roll disc jockey turned sportscaster, turned musi...

Series finales, network politics, TERRIERS, THE UNIT, and working with David Mamet are just some of the topics explored this week as Ken con...

Among other things, Shawn Ryan created THE SHIELD, was the show runner on the highly underrated TERRIERS, and ran THE UNIT with David Mamet....

Ken delves deeper into why we laugh and why we don’t laugh. And why veteran comedy writers are still sometimes puzzled. Listen to more podca...

This week deals with the creation of “the Lincoln Lawyer,” Michael’s writing process, and the transition into television. Listen to more pod...

Part one of an in-depth interview with best selling author, Michael Connelly who has sold over 85 million copies of his books. This week we...

More with former NBC Page, Shelley Herman who deals the dish in her new book. Shelley went on to work in game shows, host informercials, fen...

Shelley Herman is Ken’s guest. A great way to break into TV is to become a network Page (remember Kenneth from 30 ROCK?) Shelley was an NBC...

What every comedy writer strives for. Ken discusses the benefits and elusive nature of laughter. It could add eight years to your life. List...

Part two of Ken’s interview with esteemed TV critic, Maureen (“Mo”) Ryan. Among the topics this week: well-run shows, bad actor behavior, th...