On Story — Season 9
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
About this season
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
Episodes (17)
1. A Conversation with Larry Wilmore
Aired 13 April 2019
Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.
2. A Conversation with Linda Woolverton
Aired 20 April 2019
Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."
3. Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
Aired 27 April 2019
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.
4. Script to Screen: A Quiet Place
Aired 4 May 2019
"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.
5. Portals to the Past
Aired 11 May 2019
"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.
6. A Conversation with Peter Hedges
Aired 18 May 2019
Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."
7. A Conversation with Tony Gilroy
Aired 25 May 2019
Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
8. A Conversation with Ali LeRoi
Aired 1 June 2019
Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.
9. The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
Aired 8 June 2019
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.
10. A Conversation with Roger Corman
Aired 15 June 2019
Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.
11. Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way
Aired 22 June 2019
Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."
12. Deconstructing Nora Ephron
Aired 29 June 2019
Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.
13. A Conversation with Graham Yost
Aired 6 July 2019
Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."
14. A Conversation with Pamela Ribon
Aired 13 July 2019
Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".
15. A Conversation with Kevin McDonald
Aired 20 July 2019
Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.
16. A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata
Aired 27 July 2019
Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."
17. A Conversation with Dana Gould
Aired 3 August 2019
Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."