Human First: The Roadmap Writers Podcast

Selling Pilots, Avoiding Burnout, and Teaching Screenwriters | Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List)

When we first recorded this episode, screenwriter Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List) had sold a pilot to ABC with her writing partner, Ali Levanthol. Then, right before this episode aired, Tawnya and Ali sold another pilot to Hulu. In this episode, we chat with Tawnya about her prolific screenwriting career, how she sold her pilot(s), the ways in which she avoids burnout, and the great work she does at Script Anatomy.Read more about Tawnya's pilots:https://deadline.com/2025/08/abc-developing-legal-drama-the-advocate-1236495452/https://deadline.com/2026/04/hulu-development-the-one-that-got-away-with-murder-1236784725/Script Anatomy: https://scriptanatomy.com/Follow Tawnya:Instagram - @tawnyabhattacharyaAbout:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 490 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

Dude, Where's My Catharsis? | Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car? That '70s Show, South Park)

Join us as we chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter-turned-licensed-therapist. After getting success early on in his career by working on That '70s Show and writing the hit comedy Dude, Where's My Car? Phil transitioned into psychology, he specializes in helping creatives navigate issues like burnout and writer's block.We chat with Phil about his career as a screenwriter, pivoting into psychology, and his thoughts on the overall state of comedy. Phil Stark's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/philstarkPhil's Retrospective on Dude, Where's My Car? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dude-wheres-my-car-25-years-later-phil-stark-1236442369/#screenwriting #podcast #That70sShowAbout:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 490 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

From Spec Script To Showrunner | Robia Rashid (Atypical, HIMYM, Will & Grace)

Join us for a conversation with the incredible Robia Rashid. After working as a staff writer on hit shows like HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, WILL & GRACE, and THE GOLDBERGS, Robia created the critically-acclaimed Netflix show ATYPICAL, which was lauded for its nuanced and sensitive portrayal of neurodivergence. This episode, we chatted with Robia about her prolific screenwriting career, taking on the responsibility of representing the neurodivergent community through ATYPICAL, and what's changed in Writers Room Culture. Oh, and Calvin & Hobbes. #screenwriting #podcast #netflix #himym About: Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 490 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

Navigating The World of Verticals (ft. Dalya Guérin)

Verticals. They're soapy, bite-sized content for apps and other digital platforms. They're also turning the entertainment industry on their head. As film and television productions continue to relocate outside of Hollywood, Verticals are employing more and more professionals. They've even been recognized by entertainment unions like the WGA. So today, we're chatting with Dalya Guérin. She's a screenwriter and director whose been working regularly on Vertical sets. Join us as we talk with her about why Verticals have taken off, how their sets differ from traditional productions, and their creative potential.#screenwriting #podcast #roadmapwritersFollow Dalya:Instagram - @dmg80Twitter - @dalyaguerinCheck out her website here: https://www.dalyaguerin.com/About:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 480 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters LinkedIn - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot

Getting Your Directorial Debut Produced | Roy Hsu

Welcome to Episode One of Human First, the official podcast from Roadmap Writers! Co-hosted by Gabriel Theis, G.T. Cruz, and Nicole Betz, our first guest is Roy Hsu, a Seattle-based writer and director who's producing a romantic-comedy with a producing team he met through Roadmap Writers.#screenwriting #podcast #roadmapwritersRead the announcement of Roy's film here:https://deadline.com/2025/05/arden-cho-margaret-cho-to-star-cheap-af-1236391552/About:Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for film and tv. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Founded in 2016, by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley, Roadmap has helped over 480 writers sign with representation, while countless others have gotten staffed on tv shows, had their scripts optioned, or sold their scripts.Follow Roadmap Writers:Twitter - @roadmapwriters Instagram - @roadmapwriters Follow Gabriel Theis:Twitter - @gabe_theis Instagram - @gabriel.theis.16Follow G.T. Cruz: Twitter - @journeyman_gt Instagram - @journeyman_gt Follow Nicole Betz:Twitter - @tomhanksishot Instagram - @tomhanksishot