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Welcome to THE TV CAMPFIRE – your official podcast for all things ATX TV Festival! Lovingly referred to as “TV Camp for Grown Ups” – this is the place where showrunners, actors, producers, industry, and ALL kinds of TV fans come together each June in Austin, TX to celebrate TV with panels and screen… read more

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February 22nd, 2024

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An important message from RadioPublic

"THIS FOOL with Chris Estrada & Frankie Quiñones" (Season 12)

March 21st, 2024

1:00:40

This Fool co-creator/star Chris Estrada and actor Frankie Quiñones discuss the series' pop culture and real world influences (i.e. the real Luis), …

"PodCo Rewind" with Wizards of Waverly Pod, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide, and The Brotherly Love Podcast (Season 12)

March 14th, 2024

1:59:28

Tune in for a "PodCo Rewind" with your favorite PodCo hosts, moderated by Christy Carlson Romano! First we return to Wizards of Waverly Place with "Wizards of Waverly Pod" hosts Jennifer Stone & David DeLuise as …

"Taking Care: Stories Around Aging, Caregiving and End of Life" (Season 12)

March 7th, 2024

1:15:13

The majority of us will, at some stage in our life, become caregivers, or require care as we age. While historically, aging and older adults have …

"Inside a Studio: Universal Television Alternative Studio" (Season 12)

February 29th, 2024

1:02:59

A conversation about the evolution of unscripted TV - from the studio side. Join executives from Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) for …

"MINX Season 2 Q&A with Ophelia Lovibond & Jake Johnson" (Season 12)

February 22nd, 2024

53:07

MINX stars Ophelia Lovibond (Trying) and Jake Johnson (New Girl) join The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss what drew them to the …

"Backstage with Austin City Limits: 50 Years of Making Music in Austin" (Season 12)

February 15th, 2024

1:16:29

Go behind-the-scenes of the iconic, longest-lasting music television series, Austin City Limits, with Austin PBS and the producers & technicians that have made the series a staple for music fans for 49 seasons. Sara …

"CHEERS Reunion" (Season 12)

February 8th, 2024

1:19:09

ATX TV Festival and Paramount+ present a look back at one of TV's most iconic series: CHEERS. Join the creators and cast for a special reunion conversation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the series finale as they …

"Ripple Effects: Race, Culture, and the Criminal Justice System" (Season 12)

February 1st, 2024

1:09:00

ATX TV Festival and Hollywood, Health & Society present a look at how scripted series are depicting race, racism and its intersection with the …

"Queer Stories We Want to See" (Season 12)

January 25th, 2024

1:16:53

Despite an outsized number of cancellations over the last few years, queer audiences have proven that they are hungry for not only representation in the broad sense, but LGBTQIA+ stories and characters that are as …

"THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES: Season 3 Premiere Q&A" (Season 12)

January 18th, 2024

30:47

Praise be! Our Q&A with cast and creatives of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones has arrived. Following the World Premiere of Season 3 presented by HBO

"JURY DUTY: Inside the Series" (Season 12)

January 11th, 2024

1:08:23

Join breakout star Ronald Gladden and the creative team behind the hit Freevee original series Jury Duty (from producers of The Office, The White Lotus, and Bad Trip for an inside look at crafting the genre-bending …

"We Have a Deal: Inside the Business of SHARK TANK" (Season 12)

January 4th, 2024

1:09:33

Sony Pictures Television Studios presents an inside look at the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy® Award-winning unscripted ABC series Shark Tank with …

"JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL World Premiere Q&A with Creatives & Cast" (Season 12)

December 28th, 2023

31:16

Go inside the return of Raylan Givens and the latest chapter of Justified with our Q&A from Opening Night of Season 12 featuring the World Premiere of Justified: City Primeval presented by FX!


Based on the novel City …

"The Camera's Eye" (Season 12)

December 21st, 2023

1:04:11

Panavision presents a conversation about the art of scene composition, photography, and the technical & artistic process of crafting a series' visual language. Go behind the lens as we explore the job of a DP …

"Sustainable Stories for a Climate in Crisis" (Season 12)

December 14th, 2023

1:12:17

Research by the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project shows that only 2.8% of scripted TV shows between 2016-2020 included any climate-related language, even fewer included the term “climate change,” despite a …

"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee James Burrows" (Season 12)

December 7th, 2023

55:50

Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee and legendary director/producer James Burrows joins Jim Halterman for a conversation spanning his one-of-a-kind career as the co-creator/director of Cheers, winner of 11 Emmy …

"A Conversation with Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen" (Season 12)

November 30th, 2023

1:09:44

For almost three decades, actors and spouses Ted Danson (Cheers, The Good Place) and Mary Steenburgen (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, The Last Man on Earth) have independently built two of the most iconic resumes in TV …

"Partners, Artists, Austin" (Season 12)

November 23rd, 2023

38:34

Actors and spouses Dave Annable and Odette Annable join us for an honest and vulnerable conversation about building a career outside of LA, making …

"...The End" (Season 12)

November 16th, 2023

45:52

A conversation about series finales, and writing towards The End. How & when do you start breaking a series finale? What is the process of finding a natural and satisfying conclusion for your characters, the story, …

"Launching a Pod(cast) Co(mpany)" (Season 12)

November 9th, 2023

50:02

PodCo Co-Founders Brendan Rooney & Christy Carlson Romano, President Calvin Robertson, and special guest Annaliese van der Pol join us at Season …

"Showrunner POV: The Simpsons" (Season 12)

November 2nd, 2023

38:02

At 34 seasons (751 episodes) and counting, The Simpsons holds the rare distinction of being the longest running American sitcom, scripted primetime …

"Singin' in the Frame" (Season 12)

October 26th, 2023

53:20

From rehearsal and choreography, to recording sessions and performing live, having musical elements in a series adds a whole new layer of …

Bonus Episode: Talking GOD. FAMILY. FOOTBALL. with Aaron Benward

October 23rd, 2023

50:00

Creator/executive producer Aaron Benward joins us for a deeper dive into Freevee's original docuseries God. Family. Football. to discuss the project's years long development process, what drew him to the story of …

"Indie TV: How We Did It Differently" (Season 12)

October 19th, 2023

39:24

The team behind the independent comedy series Everyone is Doing Great gathered their friends, raised money, and shot a full 8-episode season of high …

"Are They a Good Person? (The New 'Likable')" (Season 12)

October 12th, 2023

49:40

As "prestige" TV continues to trend towards more and more morally ambiguous characters, the space between hero and anti-hero has become less clearly-defined, raising questions of whether the characters we love to watch …

"FAST, AVOD, and the Return to Ad-Supported TV" (Season 12)

October 5th, 2023

1:14:56

Executive from Tubi and Pluto TV joins us to break down the differences between FAST, AVOD, SVOD and everything in between, why more consumers than ever are seeking out FAST and AVOD services, what these models mean for …

Bonus Episode: Digging Deeper Into True Crime with Bill Kurtis

September 29th, 2023

47:56

Journalist, author, narrator, and producer Bill Kurtis (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Cold Case Files) joins ATX TV Co-Founder Emily Gipson for a …

"Into the Dark" (Season 12)

September 28th, 2023

48:32

A conversation with showrunners/writers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals) and Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) about exploring …

"Gun Violence & Safety on TV" (Season 12)

September 21st, 2023

1:05:47

Representatives from Everytown, Brady, and Hollywood, Health & Society are joined by three writer/producers for a discussion about mindfulness …

"Unscripted POV: Shaping the Story" (Season 12)

September 14th, 2023

1:16:38

Despite an industry-wide cost-cutting and a “Peak” TV landscape that may be reaching its true peak, unscripted content continues to thrive across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, serving as a reliably …

"Beyond the Page" (Season 12)

September 7th, 2023

1:04:57

A showrunner/writer’s job does not end with the completion of a script, or even the end of production. In fact, the writing process extends far beyond the page, as a script takes on new life on set, and again in …

"Diverse Voices in Comedy" (Season 12)

August 31st, 2023

40:19

As audiences continue to demand more visibility for communities of color in entertainment, we are seeing an uptick in diverse storytelling across all …

"Physical Media, Digital Landscape" (Season 12)

August 24th, 2023

52:29

DVDs, Blu Rays, and Bonus Features may have fallen to the wayside thanks to an exponential rise in streaming libraries and digital content… but with the world of streaming more uncertain than ever, is it time for a …

"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" (Season 12)

August 17th, 2023

39:12

Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio), J.J. Duncan (Showrunner/Executive Producer) and David …

"Burn It Down: Live & In Person" (Season 12)

August 10th, 2023

59:11

Mo Ryan's book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood is a deep dive into the trends that led to #MeToo and various …

"Take the Risk: Creative Career Changes" (Season 12)

August 3rd, 2023

50:19

The thought of changing career paths in an already unpredictable industry can be daunting – but with great risk can come great reward. In this conversation from Season 12, actor/producer turned post-production …

"Constructing Character Through Costume" (Season 12)

July 27th, 2023

1:22:12

Whether a series is set in the present, the past, or a different universe altogether, costume design can be the first thing a viewer notices about a character and world. It has the ability to spark curiosity, nostalgia, …

"As Heard On: TV Soundtracks Go Local" (Season 12)

July 20th, 2023

44:13

Join music supervisors Tom Vale (Frog Music Licensing), Jason Harkins, and Maggie Phillips (Deep Cut Music) for a conversation about creating opportunities for Austin musicians, and using your favorite TV soundtracks to …

"Casting Adaptations" (Season 12)

July 13th, 2023

1:05:11

Any casual viewer can tell you that the business of adaptations is booming -- and while popular IP might come with name recognition and a built-in …

"Why Do You Write?" (Season 12)

July 6th, 2023

1:08:46

Writer Greg Iwinkski (Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) joins moderator Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse) for a …

"Director POV: Jack Bender" (Season 12)

June 29th, 2023

40:59

Emmy award-winning director/producer Jack Bender sits down for an inside look at crafting the world of shows like FROMMr. Mercedes, and Lost, the …

"The Women of OUTLANDER" (Season 12)

June 22nd, 2023

1:16:49

Outlander star/executive producer Caitríona Balfe and executive producer Maril Davis joined fans at ATX TV Festival on World Outlander Day (June 1, 2023) to give a sneak peek at Season 7 and discuss directing, onscreen …

"Artificial Intelligence & Us" (Season 12)

June 15th, 2023

1:14:48

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an abstract, futuristic concept – it’s here, changing our lives in countless ways, from social media algorithms and self-driving cars, to operating rooms and autonomous weapons. As …

"WGA on Strike!" (Season 12 Premiere)

June 9th, 2023

1:17:53

With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years.


Join writers Beau Willimon …

"Powerful TV" (Season 11 Finale)

March 15th, 2023

1:07:24

Television remains one of the most impactful mediums, armed with the power to reach audiences in their personal spaces and connect them with people, …

"Class, Poverty, and Writing About the Wealth Gap" (Season 11)

March 8th, 2023

44:59

Hollywood, Health & Society presents this Season 11 conversation with creators/showrunners Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady) and Linda Yvette …

"ANGELYNE: A Conversation with Emmy Rossum & Allison Miller" (Season 11)

March 1st, 2023

1:04:23

Angelyne star/executive producer Emmy Rossum and showrunner/executive producer Allison Miller join moderator Danielle Turchiano to discuss their exploration of the self-made icon, reconstructing the look and feel of LA …

"Futurescape: A Look at What's Ahead in TV" (Season 11)

February 22nd, 2023

1:08:48

The TV landscape is changing at a fast and furious pace. The volume isn’t slowing down, the definition of “what is TV” has grown more complicated, …

"STATION ELEVEN: How to Make an Episode" (Season 11)

February 15th, 2023

54:27

Paramount Television Studios and HBO Max present an inside look at the acclaimed limited series Station Eleven, based on the best-selling novel by Emily St. John Mandel, live at ATX TV Festival Season 11. Join the …

"Weapons of War & Peace: MANHATTAN" (Season 11)

February 8th, 2023

1:16:57

USC Annenberg's Hollywood, Health & Society and the creative team behind World War II drama Manhattan revisit the series seven years later in …

"Actor POV: Building Character" (Season 11)

February 1st, 2023

28:42

Adrianne Palicki (The Orville, Friday Night Lights) and Arielle Kebbel (9-1-1, The Vampire Diaries) come together over a round of drinks for this 1-on-1 conversation about shaping a character from an actor’s perspective …

"Surreality is the New Reality" (Season 11)

January 25th, 2023

1:00:01

A conversation about the creative and subversive ways in which fictional series are blurring the lines between "real" and "imagined" -- and what "reality" actually means within the world of a show. Join the creatives …

"As We See It" (Season 11)

January 18th, 2023

37:51

Join showrunner Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) and actor Sue Ann Pien for a deep dive into the Prime Video original series As We See It, as the two discuss their deeply personal ties to the story, …

"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee Lesli Linka Glatter" (Season 11)

January 11th, 2023

1:13:18

ATX TV Festival and Texas Monthly present a conversation with “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Awardee, Emmy-nominated director/producer, and current President of the Director’s Guild of America, Lesli Linka …

"Genre Close Up: Crime Fiction" (Season 11)

January 4th, 2023

30:29

From outcasts and scoundrels, to the disgraced and displaced, creator/showrunner/producer Graham Yost (Justified, Slow Horses) and …

"Casting Across Time" (Season 11)

December 21st, 2022

42:38

Finding the right actor for a single role is challenging enough -- but finding the right actors for a role that spans decades can make or break a …

"The Truth About Adapting True Crime" (Season 11)

December 14th, 2022

1:03:47

As the IP boom continues, the “true crime” genre has taken center stage, with adaptations of unbelievable-yet-somehow-real stories ranging from absurd and petty, to sober and informative, or haunting and gruesome. With …

"Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and In Front of the Camera" (Season 11)

December 7th, 2022

1:02:22

The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau and ATX TV present "Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera," recorded live at ATX TV …

"One Story. Multiple Timelines." (Season 11)

November 30th, 2022

37:18

While most stories follow a linear path, some are best told in parallel - unfolding across multiple timelines that inform and shape one another, …

"PARENTHOOD Reunion" (Season 11)

November 23rd, 2022

54:34

Creator/showrunner/executive producer Jason Katims, director/executive producer Lawrence Trilling, and cast members Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Erika Christensen, and Monica Potter reunite at ATX TV Festival Season 11 in …

"JUSTIFIED Creatives Reunion presented by FX" (Season 11)

November 16th, 2022

57:52

FX and ATX TV present a reunion with the creative team behind Justified! Seven years after the finale, The Ringer's Chris Ryan joins creator / …

"The Toxic Myths of Hollywood" (Season 11)

November 9th, 2022

46:27

What are the myths that the entertainment industry propagates around what creativity is, how “a real artist” works, how folks in the trenches should …

"Director POV: MANHATTAN with Tommy Schlamme" (Season 11)

November 2nd, 2022

43:07

Emmy award-winning director/producer Tommy Schlamme (The West Wing, Snowfall) takes us inside the process of crafting the pilot episode of Sam Shaw's WWII-era thriller "Manhattan." Join Schlamme and moderator Ben …

"Not Another @#% Politician?! New Civic Leaders on TV" (Season 11)

October 26th, 2022

58:28

Cinereach, The Civic Leadership Stories Project, and ATX TV Festival present a look at how storylines about civic leadership and actions can break stereotypes, engage audiences, and maybe even help save democracy. …

"Queer For Fear" (Season 11)

October 19th, 2022

47:09

An inside look at Shudder’s original docuseries QUEER FOR FEAR: THE HISTORY OF QUEER HORROR. Join the creatives for a conversation about their horror origin stories, revisiting canon through a queer lens, and why …

"Another Time & Place: Constructing a Period Piece" (Season 11)

October 12th, 2022

59:31

The artists behind Interview With the Vampire (AMC Plus), Dickinson (Apple TV+), Dark Winds (AMC) and more delve into the research, ingenuity, and …

"A Conversation on Consent" (Season 11)

October 5th, 2022

48:04

TV has no shortage of PDA, but instances of enthusiastic consent are much more rare. Join actors Nick Wechsler (Revenge, The Boys), Jemima Rooper (Flowers In the Attic: The Origin) and Hannah Dodd (Flowers In the Attic: …

"Funny AF" (Season 11)

September 28th, 2022

57:15

Universal Studio Group and ATX TV present “Funny AF,” a conversation with the stars and creatives behind the studio's critically acclaimed comedy slate, including Peacock originals KILLING IT and RUTHERFORD FALLS, and …

"GLAAD Fireside Chat with Brian Michael Smith" (Season 11)

September 21st, 2022

42:43

Brian Michael Smith, the trailblazing actor and advocate who portrays firefighter Paul Strickland on FOX’s hit series 9-1-1: Lone Star, joins GLAAD's …

"Into the IP-Verse: Building a Franchise" (Season 11)

September 14th, 2022

1:17:22

There’s no denying that in the era of IP, successful franchises are king – but franchises aren’t born overnight. So what does it take to develop and …

"Telling Authentic Immigrant Stories on Television" (Season 11)

September 7th, 2022

1:10:09

Creatives Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied), Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady), Melvin Mar (Fresh Off the Boat), and Mike Gauyo (Send Help) discuss their respective journeys to bringing nuanced immigrant characters to life …

"Comedy Showrunners" (Season 11)

August 31st, 2022

1:08:49

The funniest f*cking showrunners in TV join us to discuss the state of comedy, the art of running (and sometimes starring in) the show, and what it takes to break through the noise of too-much-TV.


This conversation was …

"The New (Book) Adaptation" (Season 11)

August 24th, 2022

41:05

A look at straight-forward adaptations and the pressure to please a fanbase, vs. using the IP as a launching place to tell a new story. When are you allowed to diverge, and what from the original text is sacred?


This …

"Dangerous Women" (Season 11)

August 17th, 2022

1:05:59

While male characters have long been afforded opportunities to push the boundaries of TV storytelling, it feels like women are finally getting the opportunity to do the same. Tune in to hear the creators, directors, …

"Robin Thede Answers Your Questions About the Industry" (Season 11)

August 10th, 2022

43:42

Creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and actor Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show) answers all the questions about writing, pitching, staffing, and more that you’ve been dying to know, but were too afraid …

"The Last Note" (Season 11)

August 3rd, 2022

1:02:22

An episode ends, credits roll, and one final music cue hits. What song is playing? Does it break the tension, or hold you in it as you transition out …

"Reinventing the Watercooler (or How to Get & Keep an Audience)" (Season 11)

July 27th, 2022

47:25

All at once, or week to week? Sundays, Thursdays, or somewhere in between? The way we watch and discover new TV shows almost feels like a personality test at this point (“Which Binge Model Are You?”) – but what effect …

"GOAL! with Zach Braff & Bill Lawrence" (Season 11)

July 20th, 2022

1:03:09

The TV Campfire Podcast is back with brand new releases from ATX TV Festival Season 11!


Get caught up with festival co-founders and TV Campfire co-hosts Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson on all things ATX TV …

"TV Mixtape: Original Songs" (Season 10)

December 16th, 2021

51:39

When it comes to TV soundtracks, finding and securing the perfect song out of millions of options is hard enough. But creating the perfect song and turning it into a legitimate earworm? Even harder. Join us for an …

"Advancing the Narrative: Abortion on TV" presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Season 10)

December 9th, 2021

53:57

Abortion storylines are becoming more commonplace, but many still aren’t reflective of the real-life circumstances of most abortion patients in the U.S. - from representation of race and class, to access and parental …

"Buying & Selling with 2020 Hindsight" (Season 10)

December 2nd, 2021

47:04

Heading in to 2020, the TV business was already facing seismic shifts brought on by multiple factors such as new direct-to-consumer streaming …

"The Queer Gaze" (Season 10)

November 25th, 2021

46:15

An in-depth conversation with creators, writers and directors about producing authentically Queer stories, pushing TV beyond the lens of heteronormativity, and the urgency of creating a more inclusive Queer canon for …

"Guess Who's Laughing Now" presented with GLAAD (Season 10)

November 18th, 2021

47:55

From ELLEN to WILL & GRACE to MODERN FAMILY, some of the most culturally significant shows have featured queer characters stealing scenes in …

Channel Changers: A Conversation with TV's Leaders (Season 10)

November 11th, 2021

1:07:08

An industry-forward conversation with top network, studio, and streamer executives about the state of the industry, the personal and professional philosophies they bring to their individual brands, and why inclusivity …

A Conversation with Breakthrough Awardee Angelica Ross & Sheryl Lee Ralph (Season 10)

November 4th, 2021

42:15

We were honored to present our very first “Breakthrough Award” to actor, writer, producer, and human rights advocate Angelica Ross (#Pose). This inaugural award seeks to recognize a creative voice who has made a unique …

A Conversation with Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee Michael J. Fox & Denis Leary (Season 10)

October 28th, 2021

50:36

ATX TV Festival is honored to present its annual “Award in Television eXcellence” to five-time Emmy award winning and four-time Golden Globe winning …

"Growing Up Is Hard: A New Generation of YA Protagonists" (Season 10)

October 21st, 2021

46:26

Being a teenager has always been hard, but the issues they are facing in 2021 are beyond most adults’ comprehension. How these issues are portrayed …

"Small Axe" with Steve McQueen & Channing Godfrey Peoples presented by Prime Video & Amazon Studios (Season 10)

October 14th, 2021

56:39

Amazon Studios & Prime Video present an in-depth look at SMALL AXE, the critically acclaimed anthology series based on the real-life experiences …

"The Other Pandemic: HIV & AIDS on TV Past and Present" presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Season 10)

October 7th, 2021

55:46

Just as television creatives in the last year were faced with a choice to engage (or not engage) with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the industry faced a similar choice in the 1980s with the arrival of HIV & …

"Degrassi: The Next Generation" 20th Anniversary Panel presented by Tubi (Season 10)

September 30th, 2021

1:07:17

ATX TV Festival’s Season 10 Opening Night included a 20th Anniversary panel for the groundbreaking Canadian series DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION presented by Tubi. Marking 20 years since the series premiere, the panel …

"TV In an Era of Racial Reckoning" presented by ACLU (Season 10)

September 23rd, 2021

50:20

The past year has seen the fault lines of our country exposed and exploited, and we've seen loss to an unmatched degree. Through all the grief and …

"OZ" Retrospective with Tom Fontana & Cast (Season 10)

September 16th, 2021

1:08:37

A look back at the groundbreaking series OZ, which debuted in 1997 as HBO’s first original one-hour drama. In this special ATX retrospective, creator Tom Fontana and cast members Terry Kinney, Lee Tergesen, Dean …

Indigenize the Narrative (Season 10)

September 9th, 2021

49:49

Native American and Indigenous storytellers long preceded the days of television, but have largely been excluded from the industry, stereotyped by inauthentic storytelling, or erased from the picture altogether. …

"The Messy Middle" presented with DREDF & DMAP (Season 10)

September 2nd, 2021

46:30

While overall representation of disabilities on TV is slowly but surely improving, many series still tend to depict characters with visible disabilities as the Tragic Victim or the Heroic Martyr -- but rarely are they …

The Women of "Kevin Can F*** Himself" presented by AMC (Season 10)

August 26th, 2021

48:37

AMC presents a conversation with the creator and stars of KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF, exploring the inspiration behind the new dark comedy, the cultural …

"SurrealEstate" First Look with Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy presented by SYFY (Season 10)

August 19th, 2021

30:40

SYFY presents a first-look conversation for their new summer series, SurrealEstate, starring former Schitt's Creek co-stars Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy. …

Return of THE TV CAMPFIRE + Showrunner State of the Union (Season 10)

August 12th, 2021

1:04:56

...And we're back! Over the next few months, we'll be bringing you exclusive releases of some of our favorite conversations and Q&As from Season 10 of ATX TV Festival. This week we're diving right in with …

That's a Wrap! But Wait...There's More!

June 12th, 2020

43:19

Can you believe it’s already been a week since ATX TV..from the Couch! kicked off? Caitlin and Emily come back to close out the season with a look back at the weekend and everything that led up to it. They discuss the …

Female Gaze: From Festival to TV Screen

June 4th, 2020

1:36:13

Tomorrow starts the first ever ATX TV...from the Couch! Caitlin and Emily discuss the power of story and why they decided to continue to hold the …

Calling all BFFs: Creating Friendships on and through TV

May 29th, 2020

1:36:44

We’re just one week away (or 7 days as Emily would say) from ATX TV...From the Couch! In this week’s episode of The TV Campfire, Caitlin & Emily …

The Countdown Continues with a Marta Kauffman Conversation

May 22nd, 2020

1:26:34

ATX TV...from the Couch! gets closer and closer as Caitlin and Emily continue to share programming, festival details, and stories of sleepless nights, FaceTime breakfast dates, and of course, more takeout and binge …

To Adapt is to Evolve: Transitioning Stories to the Small Screen

May 15th, 2020

1:39:05

Now, more than ever, we are working hard to adapt our lifestyles to a new normal with the hope that we evolve into some better ways of life -- …

Westerns: Then & Now ... From On Screen to the Real Life Wild West of Quarantine

May 8th, 2020

1:23:26

Caitlin + Emily (ATX Festival co-founders) continue to navigate through the wild west of Quarantine life.  They’ve been “at home” for 56 days here in Austin, and have 28 days to go until ATX TV...from the Couch! And …

Reunited and It Feels So Good: The Power of Nostalgia... and the Gilmore Girls

May 1st, 2020

2:24:19

This week Caitlin + Emily (ATX Festival co-founders) start by discussing their quarantine queues (and what they’re eating while they watch), but then share some breaking news on ATX TV...from the Couch! They also deep …

Presidents of TV and Leading...from the Couch!

April 24th, 2020

1:30:13

We’re back and bringing y’all some of our favorite past conversations along with behind-the-scenes stories of how they were put together. Caitlin and Emily give you up-to-date insight into what’s happening with this …

Complex And Complicated: ATX Goes Virtual

April 17th, 2020

1:21:58

Caitlin and Emily return by bringing y’all some of their favorite past panels along with behind-the-scenes stories of how they were put together. They also give you up-to-date insight into what’s happening with this …

The Female Gaze (Live from ATX Season 8)

December 12th, 2019

1:09:50

The “male gaze,” largely acknowledged as “the act of depicting women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that represents women …

Class Ceiling (Live from ATX Season 8)

December 5th, 2019

1:04:00

A look into the depictions of classes in America, and TV’s relationship to the ever-changing definition of the working & middle classes.

Panelists:

Fact, Fiction, and Criminal Justice presented by the ACLU

November 28th, 2019

1:10:41

How authentic do plotlines about police need to be? Criminal justice plotlines and police procedurals have been a staple of both current and past TV …

A Playwright Walks Into a Writers Room...(Live from ATX Season 8)

November 21st, 2019

1:23:35

As networks and studios look to diversify their writers rooms through non-traditional routes, playwrights have quickly become some of TV’s top staffing contenders and most influential showrunners. Hear from several …

Resistance, Inclusion, and Creating Authentic Muslim Narratives presented by MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau (Live from ATX Season 8)

November 14th, 2019

1:19:54

Following the 2016 presidential election, U.S. culture saw a dangerous rise in anti-Muslim sentiment, rousing many in the entertainment industry to …

Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes) (Live from ATX Season 8)

November 7th, 2019

1:00:48

While it’s true that television productions are increasingly aware of the emotional & physical stakes of performers on-set — many writers, actors, and directors still struggle with how to safely navigate scenes that …

Casting Anthologies presented by The Casting Society of America (Live from ATX Season 8)

October 31st, 2019

1:18:56

While the original Twilight Zone (1959) helped popularize the format, the anthology series has taken on new life with the success of series like True …

Power(ful) TV presented by The Television Academy + S'more with Justin Baldoni and Elisabeth Finch

October 24th, 2019

1:29:39

Through innate intimacy and week-to-week stories, television is arguably our most impactful medium, having the power to change hearts and minds. Hear …

Letterkenny Q&A presented by Hulu (Live from ATX Season 8)

October 17th, 2019

39:14

The cast and creatives behind Hulu's hit import LETTERKENNY discuss going from web series to full-fledged show, Canadian humor, and pulling pranks in …

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health on TV + S'More with Stephen Falk (Live from ATX Season 8)

October 10th, 2019

1:34:22

TV series broaching stories of mental health and mental illness are on the rise, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and PTSD. By …

Storytellers on the Frontlines of Change: The Refugee & Asylum Seeker Crisis presented by Amnesty International (Live from ATX Season 8)

October 3rd, 2019

1:07:12

As the crisis at the border continues, Amnesty International has been mobilizing and uniting people to welcome refugees and asylum seekers who are …

A Conversation with ATX Awardee Phylicia Rashad (Live from ATX Season 8)

September 26th, 2019

1:12:22

Each year, ATX seeks to recognize an individual whose body of work encompasses the very best of the medium; whose career endures as …

Better With Age: Growing Older on TV presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Live from ATX Season 8)

September 19th, 2019

1:08:54

As the spectrum of inclusivity on TV grows, so has the number of shows exploring later-in-life narratives. Never before has there been such an array of characters who redefine what life is like after sixty-five. From …

Grief & The Messiness of Loss + S'More with Meredith Averill (Live from ATX Season 8)

September 12th, 2019

1:44:09

TV has often told deeply affecting stories of loss, death, and trauma, but rarely has it leaned into its unique ability to linger in the messy, …

THE LEAGUE Reunion (Live from ATX Season 8)

September 5th, 2019

1:06:58

The cast & creators of THE LEAGUE reunite at ATX ten years after the series premiere to revisit how the show came together, their unique approach to filming the semi-improvised comedy, and share a few of their …

GREEK Reunion + S'more with Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar & Zack Lively (Live from ATX Season 8)

August 29th, 2019

1:06:45

Twelve years after the premiere, ATX Season 8 went back to Cyprus-Rhodes University for a reunion with the cast & creatives of GREEK! Keep listening after the panel to hear more from Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar, …

Most Likely to Make You Laugh + S'more with D'Arcy Carden (Live from ATX Season 8)

August 22nd, 2019

1:06:39

In this episode of the TV Campfire, three of the funniest people on TV-- D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Lauren Ash (Superstore)-- join equally funny moderator Marc Evan Jackson (

The Terror: Infamy + S'more with George Takei (Live from ATX Season 8)

August 15th, 2019

1:04:03

This episode of the The TV Campfire features a behind-the-scenes look at the The Terror: Infamy with the creative team behind the anthology series' …

Grown-ish + Good Trouble presented by Freeform (Live from ATX Season 8)

August 8th, 2019

1:20:12

In this double episode of The TV Campfire the casts and creatives of the Freeform hits grown-ish and Good Trouble join ATX season 8 to discuss their second seasons, spin-offs, and how to tackle real world issues in …

Game On: A Look at How Competition Series Get Made (Live from ATX Season 8)

August 1st, 2019

1:05:41

The dramatic backstories. The elaborate productions. The showmanship. Get an inside look at the creative & technical process behind your favorite competition shows, and the ways in which they continue to defy “peak …

VERONICA MARS (Live from ATX Season 8)

July 25th, 2019

1:06:23

Whether you've already binged all of season 4 or are taking your time with a full series rewatch, you won't want to miss our ATX Season 8 panel with …

Archer: 1999 (Live from ATX Season 8)

July 18th, 2019

34:18

The creative minds behind the FXX hit Archer returned to ATX for the third time in Season 8. In this Q&A following a very-special- ATX-only …

Into the Dark: Culture Shock + The House That Horror Built (Live from ATX Season 8)

July 11th, 2019

1:29:36

It's an ATX + Blumhouse double feature! Listen in as the cast & creatives discuss "Culture Shock", the July episode of Hulu's Into the Dark, and …

The Power of Female Partnerships presented by Vanity Fair (Live from ATX Season 8)

July 4th, 2019

1:01:45

The first release from ATX Festival Season 8 (2019) is here! We’re kicking off with a panel that truly kicked off the festival (June 6, 2019) and we …

Inside ATX: A Look Back, A Leap Forward: See You Next Season at ATX

June 27th, 2019

26:39

Episode Notes:

This episode features exclusive content from LIVE at ATX Season 8, including interviews with Bless This Mess creator, writer and star Lake Bell, star Pam Grier and director Anya Adams, Jane the Virgin’s …

Inside ATX: From Festival to Finale: A Live Look at Season 8

June 21st, 2019

24:49

Episode Notes:

This episode features exclusive sneak peaks at the Season 8 panels: “Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health on TV" with Stephan Falk and Meredith Averill, “Euphoria Opening Night Screening Q&A” with …

Inside ATX: The Juggle Is Real: Final Days til ATX Season 8 (with special guest Arielle Kebbel)

June 5th, 2019

22:08

Episode Notes:

In the final weeks leading up to Season 8, co-founders Caitlin and Emily balance their personal lives and getting the final details of the festival wrapped up, and ATX Advisory Board member Arielle Kebbel …

Inside ATX: Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes) with Matt Lauria

May 30th, 2019

19:08

Episode Notes:

ATX Ambassador and all around friend Matt Lauria joins co-founders Caitlin and Emily to discuss the Season 8 slate of programming and …

Inside ATX: Hollywood v. Hollyshould: Diversity in our Dialogue

May 23rd, 2019

24:25

Episode Notes:

This episode Revisits “Stories without Walls” (Aug. 23, 2018), “What’s Your Pitch?” (June 13, 2018), “Her Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma” (Aug 16, 2018)

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, …

Inside ATX: Behind the Curtain: The Making of ATX Season 8

May 23rd, 2019

21:49

Episode Notes:

With less than 90 days until Season 8 of ATX, co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson begin to dive into what really goes into putting together TV Camp for Grown-ups.

Episode produced by: Caitlin …

S'MORE from ATX: Women Who Defy, presented by SYFY WIRE's Fangrrls

January 8th, 2019

1:01:37

From showrunners to showstoppers, these women are at the forefront of bringing empowered, vulnerable, complex heroines (and antiheroines) to the …

Thirtysomething Years Later (Live from ATX)

November 15th, 2018

1:05:56

Prior to a television landscape that favors realism over idyllic life, where major characters face the risk of "being killed off," and daily life is portrayed somewhat accurately, thirtysomething did all that and more. …

Critics Throwdown (Live from ATX)

November 8th, 2018

1:03:07

As these critics can tell you, part of the fun of watching TV (particularly in the digital age) are the discussions and inevitable debates …

S'MORE from ATX: The West Wing Administration

November 2nd, 2018

1:39:00

Time for a very special pre-midterms S'More, y'all! We're throwing back to our full Season 5 convo with the creatives & cast of THE WEST WING, …

From the Sound Up: Composing Character Themes (Live from ATX)

November 1st, 2018

57:40

From the title sequence to the end credits, and everything in between, composers have an indelible impact on the emotional lens through which we view a story. How do you create a sound that captures the essence of a …

Round 1: Penultimates vs. Finales (Live from ATX)

October 25th, 2018

1:02:30

Penultimates (a.k.a second to last, a.k.a the one before the end) are often beautiful works of episodic TV that are favored over the finale by …

Freeform's Evolution of Millennial Programming (Live from ATX)

October 18th, 2018

1:02:29

Capturing the coveted 18-34 age demographic is no easy task for programmers, advertisers and creators. What makes that task even more difficult is …

Don't Take That Tone with Me (Live from ATX)

October 11th, 2018

1:02:03

Dark, Gritty, Broad Comedy, Dire, Light-hearted. Every TV show has a tone, the overall mood or emotional response it expects to elicit from viewers. Despite many stories being about the same subject matter, how each …

Directors: Full Season (Live from ATX)

October 4th, 2018

1:02:31

While TV has long been considered a writer’s medium, a growing number of directors are discovering ways to put their distinct stamp on the the small …

A Conversation with ATX Awardee: Marcy Carsey (Live from ATX)

September 27th, 2018

1:04:24

From story editor, to comedy executive, to production mogul, Marcy Carsey has spent more than 35 years shaping the television sitcom, and by …

American Vandal: Orchestrating The Perfect (Un)True Crime (Live from ATX)

September 20th, 2018

56:55

Last fall, in the midst of pop culture’s ongoing obsession with all things “true crime,” Netflix’s American Vandal arrived just in time to set social …

20 Years of HBO & Blown Deadline Productions (Live from ATX)

September 13th, 2018

51:55

What does it take to build a creative and influential empire? Blown Deadline Productions has been a pivotal component of changing the TV landscape …

S'MORE from ATX: Inside TV Camp for Grown Ups

September 7th, 2018

2:40

What is ATX Television Festival? Hear from our alums, in their own words, what makes "TV Camp for Grown Ups" a one of a kind experience -- and what TV means to them -- in this special S'More from ATX Season 7.

Featuring:

Power(ful) TV (Live from ATX)

September 6th, 2018

1:06:50

As society has changed, so has the role of storytelling on TV. In the current political climate, what is the obligation of series creators and …

S'More with Greg Grunberg: AN ACTOR, A COMEDIAN, AND A MUSICIAN WALK INTO A BAR (ft. Jay Kogen)

August 31st, 2018

31:53

Felicity fans, TV Campers, and smoothaise enthusiasts: this week’s bonus ep is for you! In a special S’More crossover with An Actor, a Comedian, and a Musician Into a Bar, ATX alum Greg Grunberg (and friends Kirk Fox + …

Breaking Down the Binary (Live from ATX)

August 30th, 2018

54:28

For LGBTQIA viewers, TV has long been a medium of binaries -- gay or straight; male or female; cisgender or transgender -- but the past few years have seen a swell of characters who aren’t so easily defined. From teen …

Stories Without Walls (Live from ATX)

August 23rd, 2018

1:02:26

In recent months, immigration storylines have become central plots for a number of TV shows. These writers and producers, along with a representative from the ACLU, discuss the importance and power of story, how they …

Her Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma (Live from ATX)

August 16th, 2018

1:07:20

In the 45 years since Norman Lear faced off with standards & practices over Maude's “dilemma” (a first for the small screen), creatives have been fighting to de-stigmatize the female body and by extension, the right …

Why Does TV Matter? (Live from ATX)

August 9th, 2018

1:00:49

We often ask ourselves, would Friends or Seinfeld, shows that follow 4-6 white, heterosexual characters, be made in 2018? Every year executives …

On Duty (Live from ATX)

July 31st, 2018

1:01:03

This past and current season of TV has seen multiple series capture what life is like while serving in the military. The creators/showrunners of …

S'More from ATX: THE AFFAIR with Sarah Treem, Maura Tierney, and Jessica Rhoades

July 27th, 2018

16:30

ATX Correspondent Emily Moss Wilson sits down with The Affair creator Sarah Treem, producer Jessica Rhoades, and lead actress Maura Tierney in this …

Show Me All Your Flaws (Live from ATX) + S'More with Christopher C. Rogers & Scoot McNairy

July 26th, 2018

1:17:21

Flawed characters can often blur the line between endearing and infuriating. How many times have you wanted to yell at your TV about a choice one of your favorite characters is currently (or continuously) making? Or …

Felicity: 20 Year Reunion presented with Entertainment Weekly and Hulu (Live from ATX)

July 24th, 2018

1:15:09

Dear Sally: Can you believe it’s been 20 years? ATX, Entertainment Weekly, and Hulu present a special reunion celebrating 20 years since the premiere …

A Conversation with Ray Liotta (Live from ATX)

July 19th, 2018

1:06:35

He may be best known as one of Scorsese’s Goodfellas, but Ray Liotta’s small screen career looms just as large as his big screen personas. From soap operas, to the The Simpsons, to an Emmy-winning stint on ER, Liotta’s …

A Conversation with Robert & Michelle King (Live from ATX)

July 17th, 2018

1:00:29

From the opening moments of CBS’ prestige courtroom procedural The Good Wife, it was clear that Robert & Michelle King had arrived on network TV …

S'More from ATX: Phil Rosenthal

July 13th, 2018

15:38

It’s our first MINI-EPISODE with bonus content live from Podcast HQ in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! Mix 94.7's Sara Osburn met up with Somebody …

Emerging Studios (Live from ATX)

July 12th, 2018

1:00:45

With Peak TV infinitely expanding the options for networks and platforms, the ""backend"" of television is shifting more than ever towards the importance of ""content ownership."" Historically, there have been major …

Inside the Writers Room: Power Dynamics (Live from ATX)

July 10th, 2018

57:38

The writer’s room is known for being a sacred space that strives for creative freedom, protecting those inside its walls with a sense of safety and respect. Yet, it is also a place where different levels of superiority …

The Americans: The End (Live from ATX)

July 5th, 2018

1:04:58

From the moment we first met Philip and Elizabeth Jennings six years ago, we have gone through countless twists and turns, numerous marriage ups and downs, a few tortures (remember that scene with Claudia? “Show them …

It's a Power Play (Live from ATX)

July 3rd, 2018

1:02:46

This Moment in entertainment has brought to light an undeniable abundance of wrongs. From sexual harassment to misogyny, sexism and racism to lack of inclusion, it is all wrapped up in a single word: Power. The TV …

Nash Bridges Writers Room (Live from ATX)

June 28th, 2018

1:02:42

CBS’ 1996 procedural dramedy Nash Bridges, starring Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as San Francisco’s finest (and often dysfunctional) buddy-cop detectives, was not only a ratings and critical success -- but also boasted …

Breaking Bad: Saul's Origin Story (Live from ATX)

June 26th, 2018

45:40

Great television comes from great characters, and as proven by both Breaking Bad‘s Walter White and Better Call Saul‘s Saul Goodman (aka Slippin’ …

Politically Minded

June 20th, 2018

1:04:24

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.’ …

What's Your Pitch?

June 13th, 2018

57:45

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 …

First Gigs, Big Breaks

June 6th, 2018

59:46

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 …

Complex, Not Complicated

June 1st, 2018

50:30

Now more than ever, television is home to a range of increasingly complex female characters: ones that are bold, funny, fierce, sensitive, loyal, …

TV Mixtape

May 23rd, 2018

48:58

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, …

A Showrunner Defined

May 23rd, 2018

52:23

"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 …

Coming Soon: The TV Campfire

May 18th, 2018

1:35

Welcome to ATX Festival's first original podcast! Pull up a log, start roasting those marshmallows, and settle in for The TV Campfire.

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