Explore every episode of the podcast Reckless Creatives
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| S&Q Films: You Don't Get to Tell Me 'No' | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:53:16 | |
Sadie and Jeanne chatted with the dynamic duo, Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith, co-founders of S&Q Films. For all the filmmakers out there making excuses for not breaking in, jump into the minds of women who have a drive like none other, with a little sprinkle of delusion. You don't want to miss this one—you'll get ideas galore! InstagramSQ Films Reagan Yorke Jillian Smith TikTok Reagan Yorke Jillian Smith SQ Films S&Q Films Patreon Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Storytelling 360 Founder, Zack Gutin, on the Power of the Writing Community | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:50:32 | |
We did it. We finally got the trio together! Jeanne and Sadie bring Zack Gutin on Reckless to talk about the value of the writing community, his founding of the incredible new screenwriting event, Storytelling 360, and ... we also have some AMAZING NEWS regarding Sadie. You don't want to miss this one. Resources from this episode:
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| Invaluable Indie Film Advice with Festival Programmer Imani Davis | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:57:02 | |
Sadie and Jeanne talk with Imani Davis, a multi-hyphenate extraordinaire—producer, podcast host, festival programmer, wearer of many hats. Despite Imani's packed life, Sadie and Jeanne couldn't help but brainstorm new business ideas for her ... because, why not? That's what reckless creatives do when they hang. Resources from this episode:
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| The Resilient Tommy Wallach on the Life of Being a Multi-Hyphenate | 28 May 2025 | 00:58:10 | |
Sadie and Jeanne dive into the world of Tommy Wallach to discuss writing musicals, plays, screenplays, novels, the value of being a pianist, why bread is not happening, and so much more. This one is a must-listen for all artists who want to dive into multiple mediums and find a path of sanity while juggling 12 balls in the air. Just read his bio below ... yeah, he pivots like none other. ***** Tommy Wallach is the author of the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, Thanks for the Trouble, and the New York Times bestselling We All Looked Up, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. His writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, Tin House, Wired, and other magazines, and he is a MacDowell Fellow. He was signed to Decca Records as a singer-songwriter, and has independently released two full-length albums, including We All Looked Up: The Album, a companion record to his first novel. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he recently opened up his first escape room, and is working on bringing his novels to various sorts of screens. Grok more at TommyWallach.com. Resources from this episode: Pipeline Podcasts: Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| "Dear Abby": Sadie and Jeanne's Rambling Advice | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:45:28 | |
Well, turns out we had a lot to say about ... everything. If you need some Real Talk™ advice from the trenches, Sadie and Jeanne have it. Sure, could it be something we talked about before? Who knows. We're too exhausted to remember. But we have thoughts about writing and life ... we always have thoughts. Resources from this episode: Pipeline Podcasts: Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Emmy-Winning Screenwriter and Author Charles Kipps on Making a Plan | 11 Apr 2025 | 01:05:40 | |
It's not everyday we get a writer with the life and work experience of Charles Kipps to join our crazy podcast, let alone have a therapy session with Sadie and Jeanne. Yes, we talked about everything from Charles producing Aretha Franklin, to our struggles as writers, to Charles' decades of writing experiences ... and he's still selling screenplays to this day! You're not going to want to miss this one ... so much great advice from the legend that is Charles Kipps. (See below for Charles' full bio.) One note of correction: Charles inadvertently stated that Bill Cosby's agent helped him get his first book published, but it was actually Cosby's editor who did. Just wanted to correct that for the record. Resources from this episode: Pipeline Podcasts: ***** Writer/producer Charles Kipps has won an Emmy, Peabody, Humanitas Prize, and Mystery Writers Edgar Award. Among his credits are Exiled: A Law & Order Movie and the 25th Anniversary Columbo special, A Trace of Murder. His film credits include Fat Albert: The Movie as well as independent films Frame of Mind, Zarra’s Law, and Anatomy of the Tide. He is currently in preproduction with Someday Sometime, a music driven romantic comedy which he will also direct. Kipps is the author of the Conor Bard Mysteries. The first three titles are Hell’s Kitchen Homicide, Crystal Death and Times Square Trouble. The novels chronicle the days and nights of Conor Bard, an NYPD Detective who, while a dedicated cop, considers himself a musician with a day job. Kipps also wrote two nonfiction books: Cop Without A Badge, which details the exploits of a confidential informant who worked with both local and federal law enforcement; and Out of Focus, which goes behind the scenes of a turbulent year at Columbia Pictures. His new novel is Absolute Threshold, an espionage thriller. It is the first in a series about CIA psychiatrist Harvey Chatham as he combines psychology with spy craft. Kipps received numerous gold records and Broadcast Music awards while writing and producing songs for artists such as Aretha Franklin, G Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| In the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:05:57 | |
We never turn down a chance to pick the brain of screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup! Sadie and Jeanne dove into practical advice about breaking in, to keep your day job or quit, how to pursue being a writer/director and so much more. Resources from this episode: Lee's Symposium sessions: Pipeline Podcasts: Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Horror Writer Seth Sherwood: Breaking In, Staying In, and Everything In Between | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:48:04 | |
Can you believe we haven't talked to a horror writer yet? Well, we fixed that ... meet Seth Sherwood. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with Emmy-nominated horror writer/director Seth Sherwood about the 10 years it took for him to break in, the challenges and joys of writing horror, tips for newbies wanting to break in, and so much more! Seth Sherwood's Full Bio: Seth M Sherwood is an Emmy-nominated Los Angeles-based screenwriter, director, designer, and producer. His feature screenwriting credits include Leatherface for Millennium/Lion’s Gate and Hellfest for Valhalla/CBS Films. He also provided uncredited on-set script work for London Has Fallen. On the TV side, Seth has staffed on two teen-horror shows with Awesomeness TV: The Unsettling and Light as a Feather for Hulu. He’s also written for the forthcoming Wytches for Amazon. He has developed original pilots with Amblin TV, Valhalla Entertainment, and Universal. In the 90s Seth was a Pacific NW art-kid who made zines out of Fangoria magazines at Kinkos and was an early adopter of Apple products, (and now they’ve trapped him.) He hopes to some day pay off his student loans. If he died tomorrow he would be survived by several bottles of anti-anxiety meds. He’s also still looking for somebody to invite him to their D&D group. Resources from this episode: Pipeline Podcasts: Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Donald H. Hewitt on Drawing the Reader In ... and So Much More | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:01:04 | |
Sadie and Jeanne chatted with Donald H. Hewitt, a professional screenwriter of 24 years, about his long screenwriting career, his new book (oh ... don't you worry ... it's a good one), and even look back at the mistakes we all make when we're naive and young ... and maybe a little dumb. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Showrunner Josh Zetumer: "Say Nothing" ... Remembering The Troubles | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:34:09 | |
Get ready for a fun ride... Sadie and Jeanne speak with Josh Zetumer—showrunner, head writer and executive produce of FX's new series, "Say Nothing," out now on Hulu. Joshua Zetumer serves as the showrunner, executive producer and head writer of FX’s Say Nothing, an adaptation of the New York Times best selling and National Book Critics Circle Award for Non-Fiction winning book "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland" by Patrick Radden Keefe. Zetumer has written on a number of global box office hits, including RoboCop from director Jose Padilha, the action thriller Patriots Day about the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan and Kevin Bacon, Patriots Day was based on the book "Boston Strong" by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge. He also completed script revisions for the 2008 James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Three of Zetumer’s scripts have been included on the Blacklist, two of them in the top ten. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Sci-Fi Screenwriter and Writing Coach Jenna Avery: Mental Tools for Success and Productivity | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:43:04 | |
Sadie and Jeanne sit down with Screenwriter and Career Coach Jenna Avery for some writer therapy, including tips for productivity, pitching, and giving yourself grace. All the things writers struggle with. Resources from this episode:
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| Michelle Cutler: It's All About the (True) Story | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:56:19 | |
Screenwriter, memoirist and writing coach, Michelle Cutler, chats with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman about adapting true stories, either as scripts or as memoirs. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Diving into the Narrative Podcast World with Jessica Hobbs | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
Okay, okay ... so Sadie and trucker-mouth Jeanne started off swearing and giving outlining advice, but hang in, because after their catch-up craziness, they brought on Jessica Hobbs—screenwriter, author and narrative podcast producer. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Marty Lang: The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:48:33 | |
Sadie and Jeanne catch up with their old friend, Marty Lang—filmmaker, professor, husband, father, and author of The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Producer Claire Mundell: "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:55:09 | |
Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speak with Producer Claire Mundell who founded Synchronicity Films. Among Claire's many projects is the recent series, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," an adaptation of Heather Morris' best selling novel—a stunning and timely show all should watch. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Writer & Director Christy Stratton: From TV Writing to Roller Rinks | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:57:17 | |
What happens when a TV comedy writer sits down with Sadie and Jeanne? Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Letitia Lee: The Art of Spreading Love | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
Artist Letitia Lee talks with Sadie and Jeanne about what inspires her to create, the power of art, and the emotion she hopes people feel when they view her stunning work. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Aimiende Negbenebor Sela: The Queen of Collaboration | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:55:01 | |
Sadie and Jeanne chat with filmmaker, writer, lyricist, model, director, champion of collaboration, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela of Sela Films, LLC. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Dan Mirvish: Indie Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Alligator Hunter | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:22:28 | |
Yes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links). All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| The Artist Mindset with Multi-Hyphenate Dusty Wright: Don't Let Fear Hold You Back | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:18:51 | |
Dusty Wright has done it all—musician, William Morris agent, creator of a magazine, interviewed the likes of Led Zeppelin and Ron Howard, and so much more. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| The "I Need That" Episode: Advice on Making Goals, Endless Writing Resources, and Guarding Your Grave | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:53:50 | |
It's time to pull back the curtain and discuss how the sausage gets made. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dive deep into their writing process, making goals, sharing a zillion resources they use to get words on the page and thoughts on juggling a crazy life with trying to be creative. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Bonus Episode: Maryam Keshavarz and The Persian Version | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:30:24 | |
Sadie talks with Maryam Keshavarz about The Persian Version's Sundance run, writing comedy vs. drama, indie filmmaking, multi-generational stories, and playing the sitar ... because music is at the center of everything creative. Instagram: Purchase or rent at: APPLE TV, PRIME VIDEO, GOOGLE PLAY Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Phil Stark, Screenwriter Turned Therapist ... Advice Writers Need | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:58:31 | |
Time for therapy! Sadie and Jeanne chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter of Dude, Where's My Car, "South Park" and more. They discuss his journey from breaking into Hollywood to saving partners from breaking up. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| What About Bob ... Saenz, That Is | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:06:29 | |
What can we say about Bob? He's a screenwriter, actor, musician and now ... novelist. He's also a hell of a fun interview! Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Corey Mandell: Build It and They Will Come ... Teams, Writing, and Career | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:15:05 | |
Screenwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Corey Mandell, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about everything from the post-strike landscape in film and TV to building a team to help you get discovered. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Just Don't Suck | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:54:55 | |
"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Mario O. Moreno is Amazing ... And He Owes Us a Rap. (Not to be confused with a wrap.) | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:05:52 | |
This is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Real Talk™ with Writer/Director Christopher Derrick | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:15:50 | |
Where do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Screenwriter Tom Vaughan: What's the Story You're Trying to Tell? | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:20:42 | |
Everyone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Audio Fiction: Podcast Producing Dynamic Duo and Signal Award Winners K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff | 10 May 2023 | 00:57:42 | |
Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chatted with award-winning audio-fiction podcasters, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, about their multiple, incredibly successful podcast series (yes, 25-million downloads kind of success!!!!), finding a work/life balance (good luck with that), their writing and producing schedules, and so much more. Signal Podcast Awards: HBO Max, Netflix Among Inaugural Winners Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Amanda Deibert: You Already Have the Answers ... That's a Yes | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:12:39 | |
Wow ... this one is definitely a favorite. Sadie and Jeanne make room on their therapy couch for the one and only Amanda Deibert—multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Like, seriously, she does everything— author, screenwriter, and bestselling comic book and graphic novel writer. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| The Sh*t Show Episode: Inside the Mind of Multi-Hyphenate Joe Favalaro | 04 Mar 2023 | 01:17:38 | |
We're calling this "The Shit Show" not because Joe Favalaro is a "shit show," but because Jeanne was having a shit-show day of mattress delivery and chaos. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Scott Myers: It's Time to Shun the Should | 13 Jan 2023 | 01:13:43 | |
Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| The Legendary John Truby: "You've Got to Be Smart About It" | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:01:02 | |
What do you do when the legend that is John Truby walks into the Reckless house? You soak up every piece of advice he offers. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Dramatist Jeff Kitchen Attacks Storytelling with a Burn Rod | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:47:48 | |
"If you're not in over your head, you're not doing your job as a writer." Yep, that about sums up the theme of Sadie and Jeanne's convo with Jeff Kitchen. If you're looking for inspiration to push your story to its limits (and beyond), look no further. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Don't Try This at Home: Bank Robber Turned Published Writer | 28 Oct 2022 | 01:03:41 | |
While Sadie galavanted around Europe, Jeanne put reckless on steroids and talked with Jeff Frye, bank robber turned writer. Yes, a bank robber who got 20 years in a maximum security prison is now a published writer. So, what's your excuse? Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| If Trigger Warnings Could Have Trigger Warnings: Cactus Jack's Jay Thornton and Michael Gull | 28 Sep 2022 | 01:25:29 | |
Now that we have your attention ... While Sadie is vacationing in Europe, Jeanne decided to shake things up and invited writer/director/producer/filmmaker and uber reckless creative Jay Thornton on the show with actor/comedian Michael Gull—the star of the Thornton Brother's new film, CACTUS JACK. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Writing Routines, Community and Naps: Ralph Walker and the #5amWritersClub | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:18:11 | |
Sometimes you need a good kick in the butt to get writing done ... or an alarm clock. Ralph Walker from the #5amwritersclub talks about finding a community to keep him engaged and productive, while Sadie takes a nap just at the thought. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Implementing Inclusivity Into Your Storytelling with Jess King | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:03:46 | |
Filmmaker and professor Jess King joins Sadie and Jeanne for an honest dialogue about how screenwriters can change the world and the obstacles traditional Hollywood has put in the way of writers, including flaws with the classic "hero's journey." Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Turn Your Bitching Into a Plan | 24 May 2022 | 01:13:34 | |
What's a new season of Reckless Creatives without a plan? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman launch Season 2 sharing their thoughts and tips for creating a productive plan to create your art. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Poetry Month ... Goes Fast. Try to keep up, people! | 30 Apr 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
What do biscuits, butter and poetry have in common? You'll learn that, and so much more, when Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with poets/writers/filmmakers Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Zack Ford Hijacked Hollywood | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:54:57 | |
Screenwriter and producer Zack Ford is one cool dude. Not only has he written a zillion scripts (if you want to know how many, you have to listen), but he also ran for mayor of Skaneateles, NY. But what's better than that, you ask? It's the unbelievably ballsy thing he did when his back was against the wall and quitting was not an option. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Taking Feedback: When to Cry, When to Cheer, and When to Scream, "This meeting is over!" | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:08:04 | |
Taking feedback on your writing can be gut wrenching and soul crushing, but it doesn't have to be. Sadie and Jeanne share tips on how they give and receive feedback, Sadie interrupts the podcast with a call from her DP, and Jeanne actually prepared for this one! Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Let's Talk About Money | 17 Dec 2021 | 01:05:31 | |
Money. It's what everyone wants. But how do you juggle the job with the art ... or the art with a family and a mortgage? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman attempt to give advice, but by no means should you ever take financial advice from either of them! Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Bonus Episode: Paula L. Pedene - From Whistleblower to Memoirist | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:44:48 | |
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman go off road and bring you an interview with author and whistleblower Paula L. Pedene. She shares how she exposed corruption in the VA system, was literally banished to the basement, won a lawsuit, and then wrote all about it. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Rejection Randomness | 20 Oct 2021 | 01:10:21 | |
Rejection. It's the name of the game for all artists. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share how they handle rejection and offer honest, Real Talk™ solutions for how to turn the sting of disappointment into motivation ... after wallowing in a full-on cryfest, of course. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| We Don't Know Jack About Animation But Katiedid Langrock Does | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:49:37 | |
Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat it up with writer and story editor Katiedid "Did" Langrock. We don't know jack about animation, but Did schooled us on being a head writer and story editor, navigating that world from Georgia, and advice on moving to (and away from) L.A. What do you really need to succeed? Tune in to find out. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| I Am My Own Pet Peeve | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:02:18 | |
Have you ever had a week that just kicks you in the head and takes you prisoner? Welcome to our world. Jeanne & Sadie have a pet-peeve vent session that's raw, real, and full of laughter. If you're in need of some Real Talk™, this is an episode for you. Enter Pipeline's Contests: | |||
| Lucas McNelly: "Stop Worrying About What Other People Think" | 24 Aug 2021 | 01:08:07 | |
Jeanne sat down with her old buddy Lucas McNelly about everything from working on set, the "value" of film school, depression, lessons learned from making a short film, tons of crowdfunding tips, why you shouldn't give a sh*t what people think, and how Lucas got 238 million views for his short film. Yep, you read that right.
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| From Farm to Celluloid: Skyler Lawson Brings Cinema Back Home | 03 Aug 2021 | 01:06:46 | |
When you have an Indiana grain field, a high-school sweetheart, and a dream, what do you do? You make a film, of course!
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