A quote that will probably resonate with a lot of writers. One of my favorite insights from my conversation with Sophie Goodhart about Alice & Steve. #Screenwriting #ComedyWriting #AliceAndSteve @wfmu.bsky.social

Alice & Steve gave Jemaine Clement an opportunity to explore something very different from the characters audiences typically associate with him. A favorite moment from our conversation about the series. #AliceAndSteve #JemaineClement @wfmu.bsky.social @jemaineclement.bsky.social

Missed yesterday's Bob Barth's One Night Stand? Featuring Jemaine Clement and Sophie Goodhart on Hulu's Alice & Steve, plus a review of Kevin Hart's Kids Make Me Angry. Catch the archive anytime on the WFMU app. @wfmu.bsky.social

If you missed this week's newsletter: Every time I think I've figured out the entertainment industry, somebody changes the rules. A piece about career reinvention, audience-building, and what today's young creators might be teaching the rest of us. Link bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/every-time...

🎙️ Today on Bob Barth's One Night Stand: Jemaine Clement & Sophie Goodhart discuss Hulu's Alice and Steve. 🎧 Plus, a review of Kevin Hart's new Audible Original Kids Make Me Angry. 📻 2–6 PM PT on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room. @wfmu.bsky.social

Every time I think I've learned the rules of the entertainment industry, somebody changes them. This is about 30 years of chasing a moving target, creating your own opportunities, and why the people who survive may be the ones willing to learn the next version. open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

Every time I learn the rules of the entertainment industry, somebody changes them. This newsletter is about 30 years of reinvention, changing career paths, moving goalposts, and the one lesson that seems to survive every industry shift: Find your audience. Keep making things. Link in comments.

Missed the show yesterday? This week's Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND features reviews of Hell's Kitchen at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and Primary Trust at the Mark Taper Forum. Listen on the WFMU app (iPhone & Android)—take the show anywhere and listen whenever you like. @wfmu.bsky.social

One last Sunday morning thought: In a world where we can stream almost anything from home, why do we still go to movie theaters, concerts, and plays? This week's newsletter is about the value of showing up—and the people we meet when we do. bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/why-we-sti...

🎙️ On today's Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND: 🎭 Alicia Keys' Tony-winning musical HELL'S KITCHEN at the Hollywood Pantages 🎭 Eboni Booth's Pulitzer Prize-winning PRIMARY TRUST at the Mark Taper Forum Plus music and more! 📻 WFMU/SJR • 2–6 PM PT 🎧 wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

In a world where we can stream almost anything at home, why do we still choose to gather? This week's newsletter explores movie theaters, concerts, live theatre, and why the people in the room matter as much as the art. New essay: bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/why-we-sti...

Why do we still leave the house? This week's essay is about movie theaters, concerts, live theatre, and an unexpected reminder that sometimes the best part of an experience isn't what's on the screen or stage—it's the people in the room. New on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

One of my favorite moments from my conversation with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: “Every word, every beat, every moment, every breath that you take before you say something — it's all a part of the equation.” A great reminder that comedy is timing, rhythm, and craft. #Comedy #StandUp @wfmu.bsky.social

Anthony Maras on the idea at the center of *Pressure*: “Even amongst the biggest battlefield in history, I was drawn to this idea that all of humanity could be humbled by nature.” One of my favorite moments from our conversation. #Pressure #Film @wfmu.bsky.social

🎧 NOW IN THE ARCHIVE Anthony Maras (Pressure), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Ugly Baby), The Mandalorian and Grogu, Purpose, and The Groundlings. 📻 Listen: wfmu.org/playlists/N1 WFMU app = download episodes and listen like a podcast. #WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social

One more thought heading into the holiday: The stories that connect with the most people usually aren't trying to connect with everyone. The Bear isn't really about restaurants. Breaking Bad isn't really about meth. This week's essay: "Be Specific." bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/be-specifi...

🎙️ LIVE TODAY Anthony Maras (Pressure), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Ugly Baby), plus The Mandalorian and Grogu, Purpose, and The Groundlings. 📻 wfmu.org 🎵 wfmu.org/playlists/sh... 2–6pm PT / 5–9pm ET #WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social

Weekend reminder: The stories that connect most broadly usually aren't trying to appeal to everyone. They're often incredibly specific. *The Bear* isn't about restaurants. *Breaking Bad* isn't about meth. New essay: **"Be Specific."** open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

Trying to write for everybody may be the quickest way to write something nobody remembers. This week's essay: "Be Specific." The worlds can be specific. The emotions underneath them are universal. #Substack #Writing #Storytelling

Claude McKnight of Take 6 shared this during our conversation on WFMU: “People all over the world are hurting… all we can do is come in that night and spread the love that we have inside of us.” #ClaudeMcKnight #Take6 #WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social

Director David Gordon Green on Maximum Pleasure, Guaranteed and balancing darker themes with entertainment: “There’s something to shows right now being so melancholy... here, we can accept the darkness and still bring a spirit of fun.” #DavidGordonGreen #WFMU #Storytelling @wfmu.bsky.social

Creator/showrunner David J. Rosen talked about the origins of Maximum Pleasure, Guaranteed on WFMU: “I was thinking about how the world is going through this epidemic of loneliness because of technology—and about a single mom, home alone, reaching out for connection.” @wfmu.bsky.social

“I’m just happy whenever they make a comedy, because they don’t make many comedies anymore.” Bobby Farrelly on Driver’s Ed, modern comedy, and why we still need crowd-pleasing laughs. Full interview via WFMU archive/app. #BobbyFarrelly #DriversEd #WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social

Now in the archive: Bobby Farrelly on Driver’s Ed David J. Rosen + David Gordon Green on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Claude McKnight of Take 6 Listen anytime via the WFMU app — download it, take it anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed, pause and resume whenever you’d like. @wfmu.bsky.social

New on Wide Sea of Eyes: “No Filmmaker Dreams in Vertical” A personal and industry perspective on why cinematic storytelling still demands immersion, composition, and emotional scale. Convenience may shape platforms. It shouldn’t define art. bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/no-filmmak...

Tonight on Bob Barth’s One Night Stand: Bobby Farrelly talks Driver’s Ed David J. Rosen + David Gordon Green on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Claude McKnight of Take 6 Live from LA on WFMU, 2–6 PM PT / 5–9 PM ET. wfmu.org @wfmu.bsky.social

If you’ve ever wondered why no filmmaker dreams in vertical… This week’s Wide Sea of Eyes explores why true cinematic storytelling still demands scope, immersion, and emotional scale—not just convenience. New essay: “No Filmmaker Dreams in Vertical” bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/no-filmmak...

New on Wide Sea of Eyes: “No Filmmaker Dreams in Vertical” Why shrinking storytelling to fit phones may serve ads—but not cinema. A new essay on immersion, composition, and why storytelling still demands scale. open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

“Great art provokes you.” — Amanda Salazar on Real Women Have Curves A beautiful reminder that the films which stay with us are often the ones willing to leave us uncomfortable. @wfmu.bsky.social

“Programming is about being reflective of the community… but also having an opportunity to push them a little bit, while we’re having some fun.” — Amanda Salazar, Vidiots A perfect reminder of why repertory cinema still matters. @wfmu.bsky.social

Missed this week’s Bob Barth’s One Night Stand? Now on demand via WFMU — stream online, on the app, or download anytime. Featuring Amanda Salazar / Vidiots on Real Women Have Curves plus a full-season look at Daredevil: Born Again. #WFMU #OneNightStand @wfmu.bsky.social

Still thinking about how taste shapes what we watch—and how often the best art comes from taking risks on stories we might otherwise overlook. This week’s Substack dives into curiosity, criticism, and the value of being surprised. #Substack #Film #Television open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

Today on Bob Barth’s One Night Stand: Amanda Salazar (Vidiots) joins Bob for the O.N.S. Film Club on Real Women Have Curves, plus a full look at Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. LIVE | 2pm PT / 5pm ET wfmu.org #WFMU #ONSFilmClub #Vidiots @wfmu.bsky.social

Taste. Risk. Surprise. This week on Substack: why great art often comes from stepping outside our comfort zones—and why curiosity may matter more than taste. open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth... #Substack #Film #Television

What do we mean when we say “that’s not my taste”? This week’s Substack explores taste, curiosity, and why real artistic discovery often requires risk. Plus: this week’s WFMU preview and Wide Sea of Eyes updates. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

Jacques Heim of DIAVOLO on why Escape feels so emotionally powerful: “The rhythm has to be faster than your heartbeat, and every 30 seconds something needs to shift physically or emotionally.” Full interview now in the WFMU archive. #DIAVOLO #WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social

“...joy and hope having those connections with real people in real life really matters.” — Olivia Newman on Remarkably Bright Creatures Listen now via WFMU archive + apps. Follow for more film & arts interviews. #WFMU #Film @wfmu.bsky.social

Now archived — Olivia Newman + Jacques Heim (DIAVOLO) on Bob Barth’s One Night Stand. Plus: Devil Wears Prada 2 + next week’s ONS Film Club reveal. Archive: www.wfmu.org/playlists/N1 Stream or download full episodes anytime via the WFMU app on iPhone or Android. @wfmu.bsky.social

Creative work needs more than inspiration. This week’s Substack, Staff of One, explores the systems, outreach, and infrastructure behind building a creative career. Read here: bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/staff-of-o... #Substack #WritingCommunity

LIVE TODAY — Olivia Newman (Remarkably Bright Creatures) + Jacques Heim (DIAVOLO / Escape) join Bob Barth’s One Night Stand on WFMU. Plus: Devil Wears Prada 2 + next week’s ONS Film Club pick. 2pm–6pm PT / 5pm–9pm ET Listen Live: wfmu.org @wfmu.bsky.social

Creativity isn’t just art—it’s infrastructure. This week’s Substack, Staff of One, explores the calendars, spreadsheets, outreach, and follow-up required to sustain creative work when you are your own staff. Follow for weekly essays on storytelling & creative life. #Substack #WritingCommunity

“I always tell people, ‘You’re living a dream.’ No— I’m living a realization.” — Paul Janeway Full interview: www.wfmu.org/playlists/N1 @wfmu.bsky.social

Now in the archive — Paul Janeway (St. Paul and the Broken Bones) Plus: Michael + HBO’s Rooster (Steve Carell) Listen anytime: wfmu.org/playlists/sh... Or stream on the WFMU app—take it with you. @wfmu.bsky.social

“The Job I Never Wanted.” What started as a way to pay the bills turned into something that reshaped how I approach the work. Funny how that happens. 🔗 bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/the-job-i-...

Tonight on One Night Stand — Paul Janeway (St. Paul and the Broken Bones) joins me after an electric Belasco show. Plus: Michael, HBO’s Rooster (Steve Carell) + Take Six tix giveaway (listen + Panic Room to win) LIVE 2–6 PT / 5-9 ET wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

If you missed yesterday— New piece: “The Job I Never Wanted.” I spent years avoiding teaching. Then it became the only work I could get… and changed how I see everything. 🔗 substack.com/@bobbarthwri...

New piece: “The Job I Never Wanted.” I spent years saying I didn’t want to teach. Then the work disappeared… and it was the only work I could get. Turns out—it changed everything. Also this week: 🎙️ Paul Janeway (St. Paul & The Broken Bones) 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/bobbarth...

“He’s always zooming the picture out… showing that the world exists outside of these characters.” A beautiful observation on Days of Heaven from Tom Beddow (Culver Theater) on ONS Film Club. Full convo now in the archive: www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

“I’m always trying to push humor… but bend it, not break it—I don’t want to ruin the reality.” — Jorma Taccone Great conversation on balancing comedy + truth in Over Your Dead Body. Full show now in the WFMU archives: www.wfmu.org/playlists/N1 @wfmu.bsky.social

Samara Weaving: “As long as we’re playing the truth of the scene, it’s going to be funny… you just have to trust your instincts.” From Bob Barth’s One Night Stand — now in the archive: www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social