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Screenwriters' Rant Room

Hilliard Guess

Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on screenwriting and the television and film industry, featuring working writers, producers, and executives, with occasional guest co-hosts. Agencies could pitch screenwriters, showrunners, and producers with practical, career-tested expertise in writers’ rooms, pitching, staffing, or genre writing; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 564

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 798.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com

sales@hswholesalesweets.co.uk

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Host

Hilliard Guess - A WGAw writer, director, and television and film producer; he is also a former Director of Development at Blue Monday Productions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional television or film writing and producing experience, with demonstrated industry credits; showrunner or executive-producer experience is also a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Credits as a television or film writer or producer, Experience in writers’ rooms or television production, Showrunner or executive-producer credits

Recent Guest Discussions

Brian Fitzpatrick - Writing For Horror, Developing Genre Stories And Characters, And Building A Career In The Industry.

James Moorer - Writing For Horror, Developing Genre Stories And Characters, And Building A Career In The Industry.

Carlito Rodriguez - Writing Teams, Writers’ Rooms, Pitching, Staffing, And Navigating The Television Industry.

Leah Benavides Rodriguez - Writing Teams, Writers’ Rooms, Pitching, Staffing, And Navigating The Television Industry.

Minquell Ramone - Industry Advice And Career Guidance For Television And Film Writers At Different Stages.

Recent Topics

Film, Screenwriting, Television Writing, Writers' Rooms, Pitching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Screenwriters' Rant Room
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555 - THE ART OF THE PIVOT - SUPERMODEL CHARLESTON PIERCE

November 02, 2026

🔥FOUR DECADES IN THE GAME — STILL MAKING MOVES!🔥This week, Hilliard sits down with his longtime friend and big bro, a veteran model, actor, instructor, and stylist who's spent over 40 years navigating an industry notorious for chewing people up and spitting them out!From the runways of the '80s to reinventing himself across multiple creative disciplines, this brother figured out something that every artist needs to understand: Talent might get you in the door, but versatility is what ...

554 - THE HORROR HUSTLE

October 26, 2026

HORROR AIN'T JUST ABOUT THE SCREAMS — IT'S ABOUT THE HUSTLE!This week - Hilliard and guest co-host, writer-producer TRACY GRANT, get down and dirty with horror TV/film writer-producers JAMES MOORER and BRIAN FITZPATRICK for a killer conversation about the art, craft, and business of scaring the hell out of audiences!We're talking BIG GAME for screenwriters looking to break into the genre, build terrifying worlds, create unforgettable characters, and turn their love of horror into ...

553 - THE HOLLYWOOD HUSTLE

October 19, 2026

This week - Hilliard chops it up with powerhouse Executive Producers LEAH BENAVIDES RODRIGUEZ & CARLITO RODRIGUEZ (CROSS, THE DROP: A SNOWFALL SAGA, WASHINGTON BLACK, and more) for a no-holds-barred conversation about surviving, thriving, and making moves in the Hollywood trenches!We're talking TWO HOURS OF PURE GAME for writers at every level! From the art of writing teams and breaking story in writers' rooms to pitching, staffing, navigating industry politics, building relations...

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Frequently asked questions

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Screenwriters' Rant Room
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How do I get in touch with Screenwriters' Rant Room?

Screenwriters' Rant Room is hosted by Hilliard Guess. Its publicly listed emails are screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com and sales@hswholesalesweets.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Screenwriters' Rant Room?

The publicly listed emails for Screenwriters' Rant Room: screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com and sales@hswholesalesweets.co.uk.

How many listeners does Screenwriters' Rant Room have?

Podseeker estimates Screenwriters' Rant Room reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Screenwriters' Rant Room?

Screenwriters' Rant Room typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional television or film writing and producing experience, with demonstrated industry credits; showrunner or executive-producer experience is also a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Credits as a television or film writer or producer; Experience in writers’ rooms or television production; Showrunner or executive-producer credits. Recent guests include Brian Fitzpatrick, James Moorer, and Carlito Rodriguez.

How hard is it to get booked on Screenwriters' Rant Room?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Screenwriters' Rant Room cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Screenwriting, Television Writing, Writers' Rooms, and Pitching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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sales@hswholesalesweets.co.uk

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