#124 Breaking Down The Writers' Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens

🎧 Grab your earbuds and brace yourself for a dose of inspiration amidst the Writers’ Strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA Strike.

Today’s guest Michael Sucsy takes us beyond the picket lines of The Writers’ Strike, providing an inside look as a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

He opens up about what truly hangs in the balance during these negotiations. But that’s not all — the game-changing influence of AI promises to reshape the landscape, and Michael offers insights into how it might shape the future of storytelling. 🤖🤖🤖

And for all you Grey Gardens fans out there (me! 🙋🏻‍♂️) you’re in for a treat. Michael is the genius behind the HBO film –and you bet I get him to spill some juicy details about the experience.

👉 With Michael’s personal insights you’ll gain an exclusive perspective on the writers’ strike and discover the brilliant possibilities that lie ahead for TV. 📺

🏆🎥 With Golden Globe & Emmy Awards under his belt, Michael Sucsy’s creative genius shines through HBO’s sensational Grey Garden’s series. 🌸

I asked Michael to come on the podcast to share his exclusive perspective on the writers’ strike. We dive deep into the heart of the WGA strike, its impact on writers, and what it means for the future of television. 📺

And… Michael’s a true writer at heart ❤️, so in this conversation, we also dig personally into how the strike is affecting him as a creator, where it’s holding him back and even how family is showing up in this weird writers’ strike time.

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Twitter

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WGA RESOURCES

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Picket Schedules and Locations

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations