On Story Season 9, Episode 15: A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

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A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.

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A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."

3

Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.

4

Script to Screen: A Quiet Place

"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.

5

Portals to the Past

"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.

6

A Conversation with Peter Hedges

Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."

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A Conversation with Tony Gilroy

Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.

8

A Conversation with Ali LeRoi

Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.

9

The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber

Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.

10

A Conversation with Roger Corman

Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.

11

Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way

Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."

12

Deconstructing Nora Ephron

Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.

13

A Conversation with Graham Yost

Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."

14

A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".

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A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.

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A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."

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A Conversation with Dana Gould

Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."