Hollywood & Levine

EP387: The Last Podcast

After almost 8 years, Ken has decided to end his podcast. In this final episode he explains why and reflects on 20 years of blogging and podcasting.  Listen to more podc

EP386: The Room Where It Happens

Ken does a deep dive into TV writing rooms. The dynamics, the pressure, the fun. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at

EP385: Behind the Scenes at the Academy Awards

This week stage manager, Dency Nelson pulls back the curtain and explains what really goes on backstage at the Oscars. And later — the Grammys.  Listen to more podcasts

EP384: Meet TV Stage Manager, Dency Nelson

Dency Nelson has been the Stage Manager for the David Letterman Show, the Academy Awards (25 years), the Grammys, the Emmys, Late Night with Craig Ferguson, the Kennedy C

EP383: Another Free-Association Podcast

You never know what Ken is going to talk about because Ken doesn’t know what he’s going to talk about. It’s another Free-Association episode where one topic leads to anot

EP382: Kevin Smith: the Sequel

More with iconic writer/director Kevin Smith — one of Ken’s most fascinating guests.  Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Poli

EP381: Meet writer/director Kevin Smith Part One

Ken replays one of the best interviews in the eight years of H&L. Writer/director Kevin Smith. In Part One Kevin discusses writing versus directing, how he broke in, dire

EP380: Who’s hungry?

It’s the summer and travel season and you gotta eat, right? This week Ken gives you restaurant recommendations around the country based on his life as a Major League Base

EP379: From Cosby to Castle

More with writer Tom Straw. Show running a Bill Cosby Show, head writer for Craig Ferguson’s late night show, becoming a novelist, and ghostwriting the Castle novels are

EP378: Prerequisite for being a sitcom writer: Be a DJ and TV weatherman

Ken continues his conversation with writer Tom Straw who has had a long and winding very successful career in many fields. Find out what they are and how he did it.  Lis

EP377: All things JEOPARDY

After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his thoughts on host Ken Jennings,

EP376: How to write a One-Act Play

Ken shares a One-Act Play he wrote then plays it again, stopping it periodically to explain his thought process and why he made certain decisions. If you’re a student of

EP375: Tom Straw and the art of writing a novel

New York Times Best Selling Author, Tom Straw just released a terrific new thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL JOE. He discusses the process and art of writing a novel. Great advice

EP374: The state of all other platforms

Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man (at this moment).  Listen to

EP373: The Current State of Broadcast Television

Ken welcomes back media consultant, Preston Beckman for an inside look on how the broadcast networks are faring in these days of audience erosion and multiple viewer opti

EP372: So you wanna be a Playwright…

Ken tells the tale of his first venture writing for the theatre. He and partner, David Isaacs, wrote a night of one-act plays that got produced above a pizza parlor in a

EP371: Remembering Comedy Writing Legend, Bob Ellison

Bob Ellison, one of TV's greatest comedy writers passed away recently at age 91. Ken was fortunate enough to sit down with Bob several years ago and discuss his amazing c

EP370: The Latest Insult to TV Writers

Streamers have begun giving writers notes based on the “second screen.” What is that and why does it matter? Ken goes on a rant this week.  Listen to more podcasts like

EP369: The Magic of Bruce Kalver

In this encore episode Ken talks to master magician Bruce Kalver. Learn about the world of magic and how to get out of handcuffs. It’s a fascinating and fun look at the a

EP368: More with MLB umpire Tim Tschida

This week we talk about the new rules, what it takes to get thrown out of a game, and other facets of officiating in the big leagues.  Listen to more podcasts like this: