The Tv Campfire

Real world politics continues to be a relentless barrage on our Twitter feeds and real lives, filling the role of ‘reality is stranger than fiction.’ In this era, TV’s imaginary political landscape struggles to feel escapist. Creatives can’t help but incorporate true political upheaval into their fictional worlds and characters. But how is this changing the way we are informed and entertained?Episode Guests: David Simon (The Wire, The Deuce, Treme), Robert & Michelle King (The Good Fight, The Good Wife, Braindead)Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)Get 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

Ever wonder how your favorite series was first pitched in the room? You’d be surprised how many tv darlings started with a few scribbled lines on a napkin. We delve into the moment of inspiration, the bizarre pitch traditions, and go way behind the scenes of Friends and Grace and Frankie. Listen to the origin stories, learn how a pitch transforms into a show, and a surprising look at a creative collaboration between a mother and daughter.Episode Guests: Marta Kauffman, Hannah CanterGet 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

Breaking into this industry requires that perfect storm of timing, luck, talent, and relationships. This episode explores that moment in everyone’s career from both sides: the waiting, the tipping point, the first big gig, and what motivates someone to take a risk on a fresh face. Packed with tips and perspective, this episode should not be missed.Episode Guests: Bill Lawrence, Kevin BiegelGet 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

Now more than ever, television is home to a range of increasingly complex female characters: ones that are bold, funny, fierce, sensitive, loyal, fragile, complicated, and kick ass (sometimes all in the same moment). Prepare to hear from two powerhouse women as they discuss the legacy of female characters before them, the necessity of diverse representation at this particular moment, and why there’s no one way to write or portray a strong woman. Episode Guests: Gloria Calderon Kellett, Justina MachadoGet 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

Music for television is a distinct language that creates a vivid world for viewers. The music for a show is critical. It can be charming and catchy, subtle and haunting, powerfully cinematic, and even create a story or character. These guests discuss their journeys in the television industry, the relationship music plays in both their work and everyday lives, and how their roles as series creator, music supervisor, and editor combined create the perfect TV mixtape, one that stays with the viewer long after the episode ends.Episode Guests: Jason Katims, Liza Richardson, Angela CatanzaroVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

"show·run·ner ˈSHōˌrənər/ Noun the person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a television program." Despite its clear and succinct definition, the job of the showrunner is anything but concise. Every series is run differently, and every job has a new set of perks and challenges. In this episode, Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel) and Kerry Ehrin (Bates Motel, Friday Night Lights) discuss what their job actually is, swap on-set stories, ask each other for advice, and share a little insight on the lessons they’ve learned along the way.Episode Guests: Carlton Cuse & Kerry EhrinGet 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts

Welcome to ATX Festival's first original podcast! Pull up a log, start roasting those marshmallows, and settle in for The TV Campfire.Get 20% off your new favorite pair of jeans @ DSTLD.com with promo code: TVCAMPFIREVisit atvxp.com/podcasts