Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over... more
Mark, Maddy, and Ryan listen to the table read of their pilot. They reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and... more
The day is finally here. The sci-fi script is done and ready for all to judge. Introducing: Progeny. Progeny, Episode... more
Ryan, Mark, and Maddy send their script to an important, scary Hollywood executive for review. Podcaster-turned-TV writer Paul Bae drops... more
Ryan, Mark, and Maddy write their first draft, but after reading it aloud to each other they worry they’ve strayed... more
Before diving into their first draft, the comedians map out the plot of their pilot and try to untangle the... more
The gang has their world and their characters, but is there enough science in the fiction? They pit their concept... more
Ryan, Mark, and Maddy pitch their premise to showrunner Simon Barry (Continuum)—only to be told they have a big problem:... more
Ryan hosts a sci-fi movie marathon for inspiration. Director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and critic Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) advise on... more
Ryan, Mark, and Maddy talk to producers Catherine Winder (Star Wars) and Jem Garrard (Vagrant Queen) and learn how to... more
An eight-part adventure through the creative process as three comedians try writing a successful sci-fi pilot— with help from scientific... more
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