Is it unreasonable or problematic to expect others to have respect or be considerate of their fellow citizens in public spaces? Are manners a form of social control? Throwing the question out there to the masses and let's have a good conversation about this topic.

Eisner Award-nominated screenwriter and graphic novel creator Brandon Easton (AGENT CARTER, M.A.S.K., VAMPIRE HUNTER D) speaks about the best ways to overcome the disappointment and despair that can come with the dark side of TV staffing season in Los Angeles.

If you're a writer waiting for permission to start your career, please listen to the latest episode of Writing for Rookies!

Brandon discusses what men can do to be allies to women and to help change the culture of sexism that sometimes runs rampant through the comic book scene.

Brandon interviews YA author Lamar Giles about his upcoming novel FAKE ID from Harper Collins.

Brandon Thomas and Brandon Easton dive into the first batch of listener submitted questions!

Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss movies we loved and hated during the bloated summer of 2013.

Brandon discusses Ron Marz's article regarding professionals accepting scripts at major conventions and dishes the dirt on the two rules of Hollywood: 1) No one gives a shit about you, 2) Everyone assumes you're a liar. Give it a listen. It could make all the difference in your writing career.



RON MARZ'S ARTICLE: CBR: Will You Read My Script?

Brandon Easton wonders if geeks in the 21st century have become too spoiled and therefore ungrateful about all the wonderful movies, TV shows and books currently available? Have we lost the ability to enjoy anything?

Join comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas as they discuss the developments with COMIXOLOGY and indie distribution and their thoughts on STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, THE WALKING DEAD and ARROW.

We welcome the illustrious former Milestone/DC Comics/Archaia Entertainment editor Joe Illidge to discuss the recent high-profile departures from DC Comics, the aborted plans to kill John Stewart, and the recent creative team announcement for Quantum & Woody. Not for the faint of heart!

Comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their favorite comic book series and what they look for when checking out new, unknown indie titles.

Comic book writers Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their past, present and future thoughts about the video game industry. Things they hate (Easton hates Sony) and games they can't stop buying (Thomas loves Madden). See if you agree or not!

This episode is a crossover with the new podcast show THE TWO BRANDONS starring writers Brandon Thomas (Miranda Mercury, Voltron: Year One, Voltron) and Brandon Easton (WBs new Thundercats TV series, Shadowlaw, Transformers: Rescue Bots). They discuss how to fix the issues of diversity in comics.

Brandon interviews Dale Wilson, a comic book creator firmly rooted in the American independent comics scene. As a co-founder of THE ANTIDOTE TRUST and the website BuyIndieComics.com, Dale has a lot to say about how an indie creator can get their careers started

Brandon interviews independent comic book creator Nigel Clarke as they discuss Nigel's series MASTERNEVER AND THE FLOW OF DEATH.

Brandon interviews soon-to-be very in-demand new screenwriter Matt Lohr as they discuss life is really like in Hollywood for the new, struggling screenwriter.

Brandon discusses the new WRITING FOR ROOKIES format and explains where he has been over the last two years.

Brandon is proud to present the newsletter companion to Writing for Rookies -- this newsletter expands on the information given in the podcasts with extra links and more recommendations about how to get your writing career started.

In this episode of Writing for Rookies, Brandon talks about the differences between NYC and LA, how the business of entertainment works for writers