Category Archives: The Show

Episode 32: “Really? That’s What You Want to Go With!?”

Hey Everyone…

WELCOME!  To another exciting episode of Breakin In!

This week Cheryl and I chat about boobs…actually, songs about boobs.  More importantly do songs about boobs belong at the Oscars?!  (Spoiler Alert:  The answer’s yes!)

But the main theme is focused on making a cheap “contained thriller” without making a cheap, SHITTY “contained thriller.”

Our song this week is Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train.”  Why you say?  Is it because we have a deep seeded love for 90’s Generation X grunge songs?  NO!  Cause well…you’ll get the connection…

Enough with the guessing games… let’s get to the show!

Till next week…

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Episode 31: “EFFtard of the Week Returns, Manny’s New Job and Improv…”

WELCOME to another episode of Breakin’ In!

This week’s song is “Smack My Bitch Up” by Prodigy… why?  Cause it’s the return of Fucktard of the Week!  Cheryl and I let loose our nastiness on one of our critics that wanted us to “go back to basics.”  Well…we did.  On him.

After that we chat about my new job!  A very exciting opportunity has come my way and we talk about some of the benefits of that.

At the tail end of the show we chat about my roommate’s improv comedy group Drunkards and Dragons.  Here’s a link to their site: Drunkards & Dragons

I STRONGLY suggest you check out their show sometime.  It’s great times!

Okay…enough!  On to the show!

Till next week…

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Episode 30: “We’re International, Query Letters and Writing on Assignment…”

Welcome to this week’s episode of Breakin’ In!

This week we chat about query letters and writing on assignment then… we’re joined by Alex to talk about her very own Breakin’ In story because of well, Breakin’ In!

If you missed it, we posted a bonus edition of Breakin’ In! where Cheryl and I chat about A Good Day to Die Hard.  Check it out here… Special Edition #1

Our song this week is Pink’s “Raise Your Glass” in honor of Alex’s little bit of possible success!

Okay, enough chit chat… on to the show!

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Episode 29: “Breakin’ In with Johnny Silver!”

Hey everyone…welcome to another episode of Breakin’ In!

This week we have a very special guest.  A long time friend of ours… he’s a producer… he’s a screenwriter… he’s a master at the distribution model… and he’s a super cool dude!

It’s Johnny Silver!

For those who don’t remember, Johnny is actually one of three writers who recently sold their script Final Girl, which is in post as we speak.  The trailer just came out for Final Girl, please check it out here.  It stars Abigail Breslin and Wes Bentley!  Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRjP4si7bk

And to celebrate having him on the show and his go go go attitude… our song for this week is Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.”

Enough about that… let’s get to the show!

Till next week…

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Episode 28: “Why Us?, Cheryl’s Big Task and the Red Drop Cloth Approaches…”

Welcome back to another week of Breaking In!

This week we tackle a tad bit of criticism, update you on where we are with current projects and dive deep into Cheryl’s writing.  We also take a couple of minutes to sptball how to better prepare you for pitchfests.

Our song this week is Limp Bizkit’s “N 2 Gether Now.”  Ahhh yes, the 90’s.  I miss them so.  The song will totally make sense when you hear our discussion.  Please, head over to iTunes and download this nugget from the past.

Okay, enough chit chat!  On to the show!

Till next week…

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Episode 27: “Living Life, Observing and Colorful Characters…”

We’re back with another edition of Breakin’ In!

This week, we record from the fabulous heart of Hollywood where we discuss overwhelming personalities and colorful characters.  We also chit chat a little about the brunch meeting we had right before we recorded.

Our song this week, cause you know…I’m cheesy and lame…is a little disco (that’s right, I said it) classic “Hollywood Swinging” by Kool and the Gang.

If there’s anything you guys want us to specifically talk about, please drop us an email at breakinginthebiz@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out and “like” our FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/BreakinIn).

Till next week…

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Episode 26: “When is the Best Time to Submit a Script?”

Hey Everyone…

This one is really short thanks to Ribby McCrack-Crack.  This week, we tried really hard to answer the question, but through our discussion find out that there’s really no great answer.  Are you good enough to be read?  If so, then you will get read.

The song this week is Chevelle’s Send the Pain Below in honor of Cheryl’s desire to… well… send the pain below.

On to the show!

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Episode 25: “Breakin’ In with Jennifer Fontaine!”

Writer, Producer, Actor, Blogger and over all awesome person Jennifer Fontaine sits down and chats with us on this week’s show.

To celebrate, our song this week is Kanye West’s “Amazing,” because Jennifer is exactly that… A-mah-zing.

Please take the time to check out Jennifer’s movie Finding John Smith.  It’s available on Amazon to buy and rent.  Here’s the link:

Also, for you outdoor and maternal people, please check out her blog: http://www.mommyhiker.com

Okay, on to the show!

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Episode 24: “Back to the Basics…”

Hey Everyone…

So we’re back!  This week, Cheryl and I talk about some of our more trivial writer issues as well as the Art of Speed.  Yes, THAT Speed.

Our song this week is Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mamma I’m Coming Home” because we’ve been off the subject of writing for so long.

If everything in the universe aligns, we will be having a very special guest next week.  So looking forward to that!

But enough of that, let’s get to the show!

Till next week…

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Episode 23: “2012 Round-Up…”

Happy New Year people!

This week, Cheryl and I wrap up the year by talking about our complete favorites and our utter disappointments.  No, this isn’t a best of clip show, it’s our way of counting down everything in movies for 2012.

Our songs this week are two-fold.  The opening song is U2’s “New Year’s Day”…yeah, I know, obvious choice, but it works!q  Our closing song comes from Dan Fogelberg’s “Same Auld Lang Syne.”

Have a great and safe new year and we’ll be back with a brand new show soon!  On to the show…enjoy!

Till next week…

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