In The Cut Podcast

The Bear at its Best: "Forks"

On this episode of In the Cut, Rae invites writer Aeryn Michelle Williams (HARLEM, UMBRELLA ACADEMY) to break down “Forks” — one of the most beloved episodes of FX’s The

How Netflix’s Mo Balances Comedy and Trauma | TV Writing Breakdown with Darryl Wesley

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, writer and host Rae Benjamin sits down with actor and writer Darryl Wesley (The Upshaws - Netflix, Clipped - FX, The Game - Paramou

Schitt’s Creek- The Comedic & Emotional Genius of the Open Mic Episode

On this episode of In the Cut Podcast, we paddle up Schitt’s Creek to discuss Season 4, Episode 6, “Open Mic.” Rae and guest Joya McCroy (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY) cover comedy

Reservation Dogs: The GENIUS of Authentic Voices

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, we break down the incredible pilot of Reservation Dogs with TV writer Sebastián Rea. We dive deep and explore how the show creator,

Andor is the Best Star Wars Show PERIOD.

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast writer and producer Tian Jun Gu (House of Cards, Y the Last Man) comes on to break down “Make It Stop,” an episode from the second s

Why the Barbershop Episode is the Most STRESSFUL Episode of 'Atlanta'

In this episode of In The Cut Podcast, we break down one of the most chaotic episodes of "Atlanta" with writer and actor Kyra Jones (QUEENS - ABC, WOKE - HULU). From the

"Carrie Was Flawed but Real" TV Writers Break Down Sex and The City

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, host Rae Benjamin (The Witcher) sits down with showrunner, writer, and creator Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President, Crazy Ex-Gi

The Secret to Writing an Emmy-Nominated Show (The Diplomat)

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, we break down The Diplomat's Emmy-nominated episode, "When a Stranger Calls," with co-executive producer of TRACKER (CBS) writer, a

In the Cut Podcast - Season 2 Trailer

You asked for it, we're bringing it. In the Cut Podcast is coming back with all new episodes for Season 2. Join host Rae Benjamin as she invites a batch of all new guests

Atlanta’s Pilot Changed TV Forever—Here’s Why

When Atlanta premiered, it redefined what a TV show could be. The Emmy-winning series, created by Donald Glover, blends surrealism, comedy, and social commentary like not

Veep’s Pilot Is the Funniest Show About Politics—Period

What makes Veep one of the smartest and sharpest political comedies ever made? From its rapid-fire dialogue to its brutal satire of Washington politics, the Emmy-winning

Diarra from Detroit Is a Genre-Bending Ride

What happens when you mix crime, comedy, and a missing person mystery—all set in Detroit? Diarra from Detroit does something we’ve never seen before, and we’re breaking d

Queen Sugar Pilot—A Lesson in Visual Storytelling & Subtext

In the Cut Podcast host Rae Benjamin is joined by TV writer Alesia Etinoff (The Game) to break down the Queen Sugar pilot. In this episode, we explore how Ava DuVernay cr

Abbott Elementary Pilot Nails Character & Heart

In the Cut Podcast host Rae Benjamin is joined by TV writer Jonterri Gadson (Everybody Still Hates Chris, The Upshaws, A Black Lady Sketch Show) to break down the Abbott

Breaking Bad’s Pilot is a Masterclass in TV Writing—Here’s Why

Memorable storytelling is built on conflict and change—and no one changed more than Walter White on the iconic AMC drama, Breaking Bad. From his initial introduction as a

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