Talking Shop with Dylan McGlynn

Episode 17: Maddy Hicks

Maddy is a musician, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Her debut album, "The Bliss You Missed", was released in 2019, and she released a pair of EPs in 2021: "Nightlife", and "Daylight". She joined the show to discuss her career in music, and how she got her start. We also discuss the influence of her hometown and of Nashville on her music, her songwriting process, the inside-out of being an independent artist, and more (Recorded Aug. 20, 2021).

Episode 16: Alisha Ketry

Alisha is a writer for the TBS series 'American Dad!'. She previously worked as a writer for the Netflix series 'Fuller House'. She joined the show to discuss her career in television, and her time with both shows. We also discussed an upcoming movie, 'I'm Totally Fine', written by Alisha. The film stars Jillian Bell and Natalie Morales. (Recorded July 1, 2021)

Episode 15: Betsy Helfand

Betsy is currently a beat reporter for the Minnesota Twins, covering the team for the Pioneer Press. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, she has covered the Twins since 2018, and previously worked as a sportswriter in Las Vegas. She joined the show to discuss her career in writing, how she broke into the industry, and the art of writing & reporting. Other topics include: the Twins' struggles, the impact of increased media availability, and advice for aspiring reporters. (Recorded June 11, 2021)

Episode 14: Tim Saccardo

Tim is a comedian and writer, currently working as a staff writer for ‘American Dad!’. He has also written for shows like ‘Community’, and ‘Vice Principals’. Tim joined the show to discuss his career in screenwriting, how he got into the industry, and his roles on both ‘Community’ and ‘American Dad!’. He also talked about the band Phish, how he got into the group, his favorite shows and jams, and the upcoming Phish-themed episode of ‘American Dad!’ (Recorded Apr. 28, 2021).

Episode 13: Joe Saunders

Joe is a television writer, who is currently a staff writer for the Hulu series “Solar Opposities.” He previously worked as a writer on “Comedy Bang! Bang!” as well as the 67th Emmy Awards, among other ventures. He has also worked on shows like “The Simpsons.” He joined the show to discuss his career in the industry, getting his start with The Simpsons, working with Andy Samberg at the Emmy Awards, writing episodes for Solar Opposites and more (Recorded April 12, 2021).