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
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...
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20 of 387 episodesEP386: The Room Where It Happens
Ken does a deep dive into TV writing rooms. The dynamics, the pressure, the fun. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwo...
EP385: Behind the Scenes at the Academy Awards
This week stage manager, Dency Nelson pulls back the curtain and explains what really goes on backstage at the Oscars. And later — the Gramm...
EP384: Meet TV Stage Manager, Dency Nelson
Dency Nelson has been the Stage Manager for the David Letterman Show, the Academy Awards (25 years), the Grammys, the Emmys, Late Night with...
EP383: Another Free-Association Podcast
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...
EP382: Kevin Smith: the Sequel
More with iconic writer/director Kevin Smith — one of Ken’s most fascinating guests. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastn...
EP381: Meet writer/director Kevin Smith Part One
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...
EP380: Who’s hungry?
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...
EP379: From Cosby to Castle
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...
EP378: Prerequisite for being a sitcom writer: Be a DJ and TV weatherman
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...
EP377: All things JEOPARDY
After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his...
EP376: How to write a One-Act Play
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...
EP375: Tom Straw and the art of writing a novel
New York Times Best Selling Author, Tom Straw just released a terrific new thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL JOE. He discusses the process and art of...
EP374: The state of all other platforms
Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man...
EP373: The Current State of Broadcast Television
Ken welcomes back media consultant, Preston Beckman for an inside look on how the broadcast networks are faring in these days of audience er...
EP372: So you wanna be a Playwright…
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...
EP371: Remembering Comedy Writing Legend, Bob Ellison
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...
EP370: The Latest Insult to TV Writers
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...
EP369: The Magic of Bruce Kalver
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...
EP368: More with MLB umpire Tim Tschida
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...