Reckless Creatives

Scott Myers Examines Spec Script Deals ... and Why You Should, Too

If you don't know who Scott Myers is, you will now. Amazing writer, professor and champion of writers. He has been tracking spec script deals since the early 1990s,

The Hard Earned Truths About Indie Filmmaking with 'Tight Lettuce' Filmmakers Harrison Houde and Dakota Daulby

On this episode, Sadie has the pleasure of speaking with two phenomenal indie filmmakers – Harrison Houde and Dakota Daulby about their debut feature film Tight Lettuce. 

Battling Your Inner Critic with 'Big Baby' Horror Filmmaker Spider One

Sadie takes a solo adventure into the world of horror with multi-hyphenate creative Spider One (Big Baby, Allegoria) and vocalist of 90s rock band Powerman 5000. While th

What If ... Sadie and Jeanne Tried to Focus ... Never Mind

It's been way too long since Sadie and Jeanne had some "alone time" on Reckless, so buckle up, we're all over the place.  Some big news in this episode! Actual

Alie Flierl, Screenwriter of "Jason Statham Stole My Bike"—The Unpredictability of a Writer's Life

True story: Alie Flierl is one of the most inspiring writers. Yep. Right up there at the top. Listen to our convo with Alie about her "overnight success," which only too

Filmmaker Zach Bandler on Not Bowing to the Market

Zach Bandler shares his unique path from actor to filmmaker, all while creating a niche of highlighting the challenges of those afflicted with dementia. Now, he has a lan

JDIFF Executive Director Susan Gorrell: Making a Film Festival Plan ... and Winging It

Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.  Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but

Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Ridiculousness in Life ... and Writing About It

Writer and director of the comedy HOME DELIVERY, Thom Harp, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about guitars ... so many guitars... the writer mindset, and the hilarity of life.

Joel Church-Cooper: Showrunner of 'Going Dutch' on Family, TV Writing, A.I. and the Changing Industry

This is quite literally the most information-packed episode we've had. Jeanne and Sadie chat with "budget expert" and showrunner Joel Church-Cooper about everything

Chasing Your Dreams with Matthew Lutz of Allegory

Wow, that interview went places we never expected! But by now, you've learned to expect the unexpected with us. No apologies here. Sadie and Jeanne talk with Matthe

He's Back! Phil Stark, Writer of 'Dude, Where's My Car?" on How to Be a Screenwriter

Sadie and Jeanne chat (yet again) with the fabulous screenwriter-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car, "That 70s Show," "South Park") about his new book

William Dickerson: The Ultimate Reckless Creative—There's Nothing He Can't Do

OK, well, maybe there are few things he can't do, but pretty sure he'd figure those things out, too. Join Sadie and Jeanne as they chat with filmmaker, screenw

S&Q Films: You Don't Get to Tell Me 'No'

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 breakin

Storytelling 360 Founder, Zack Gutin, on the Power of the Writing Community

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 incredi

Invaluable Indie Film Advice with Festival Programmer Imani Davis

Sadie and Jeanne talk with Imani Davis, a multi-hyphenate extraordinaire—producer, podcast host, festival programmer, wearer of many hats. Despite Imani's packed li

The Resilient Tommy Wallach on the Life of Being a Multi-Hyphenate

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, a

"Dear Abby": Sadie and Jeanne's Rambling Advice

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

Emmy-Winning Screenwriter and Author Charles Kipps on Making a Plan

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 Jeann

In the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup

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 jo

Horror Writer Seth Sherwood: Breaking In, Staying In, and Everything In Between

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-nomin