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Sidecast: One Week In

Episode - SC9

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Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

After a week on the picket line, John and Drew meet up to highlight listeners they’ve met, which productions have been shut down, what to expect from the upcoming DGA negotiations, and what non-WGA members can do to support striking writers.

We then answer questions to help listeners navigate the strike rules. Are writers are allowed to submit to labs and fellowships? Are we supposed to boycott struck companies? And how does the strike affect your favorite weekly podcast?

Links:

* [Inevitable Foundation](https://www.inevitable.foundation/)
* [Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund)](https://entertainmentcommunity.org/)
* [The Duffer Brothers announce Stranger Things production is paused](https://twitter.com/strangerwriters/status/1654955071631765506?s=20) on Twitter
* [‘Writers On Set’ by George R.R. Martin](https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2023/05/08/writers-on-set/)
* [DGA Is United, Prepared and Ready to Fight for Our Future](https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/dga-contract-negotiations-ready-to-fight-1235606628/) by Lesli Linka Glatter for Variety
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC9standard.mp3).

Rollo Tomasi

Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig dive into our overflowing mailbag to answer a wide range of listener questions. They discuss ageism in the industry, the realities of overall deals, clunky character backstories, and creating the relationship you want with your manager.

We also explore the history of a Disney Channel Original Movie, the realities of panning for gold, and who deals with your stuff after you die.

In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig reach through time to find their dream Scriptnotes guests.

Links:

* [The biggest new moneymaking scheme for Hollywood stars? Doing nothing](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/14/phoebe-waller-bridge-amazon-deal-fleabag) by Arwa Mahdawi for The Guardian
* [Rollo Tomasi scene](https://youtu.be/ajgjhmh-_q4)
* [L.A. Confidential screenplay](https://assets.scriptslug.com/live/pdf/scripts/l-a-confidential-1997.pdf) by Brian Helgeland & Curtis Hanson
* [Not All Robots](https://awastudios.net/series/not-all-robots/) by Mark Russell and Mike Deodato Jr.
* [TSA Precheck](https://www.tsa.gov/precheck)
* NEXUS Program for [US Citizens](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus) and [Canadian Citizens](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/travel-voyage/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html).
* [Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!](https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast)
* [Check out the Inneresting Newsletter](https://inneresting.substack.com/)
* [Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts) or [treat yourself to a premium subscription!](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/)
* [Craig Mazin](https://www.instagram.com/clmazin/) on Instagram
* [John August](https://twitter.com/johnaugust) on Twitter
* [John on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en)
* [John on Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Nora Beyer ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/597standard.mp3).

**UPDATE 5-30-23:** The transcript for this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2023/scriptnotes-episode-597-rollo-tomasi-transcript).

Sidecast: The Shrine

News, Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

John is joined by Megana Rao to give us a first-hand account of last night’s WGA member meeting at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles.

Links:

* [Megana Rao](https://twitter.com/MeganaRao) on Twitter
* [Sarah Schaefer on the proposed “day rate.”](https://twitter.com/saraschaefer1/status/1654118373247074304?s=20)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC8standard03.mp3).

Sidecast: On the Picket Line – Day 1

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

John and Drew talk with writers on the picket line outside of CBS Studios in LA, who tell us what they’re currently not writing, what’s changed since the 2007 strike, and why this strike is so important to them.

Guests include WGA board member Zoe Marshall and previous Scriptnotes guest Megan Amram. Thanks to everyone who talked to us!

Links:

* [WGA Strike Announcement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/announcements/wga-on-strike)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* RSVP for WGA member meetings in [Los Angeles](https://my.wga.org/home/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.wga.org%2Fsso%3FReturnUrl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fsecure.wga.org%2Fnews-events%2Fevents%2Fcalendar%2Fcontract-2023-member-meeting-5-3-23) and [New York](https://actionnetwork.org/events/wga-contract-2023-may-3-membership-meeting-nyc?source=westlink&clear_id=true).
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC7standard.mp3).