Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 20
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 20.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
digital@johnaugust.com
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Host
John August - Screenwriter and author known for films including Big Fish, Charlie's Angels, and Corpse Bride, as well as for writing about the craft and business of screenwriting.
Craig Mazin - Screenwriter, showrunner, and producer known for creating and writing the acclaimed television series Chernobyl and The Last of Us.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
Aaron Sorkin - Writing Process, Outlining, Starting A Screenplay, Generating Ideas, And Writing Conflict.
Erin Gibson - Building A Creative Career, Comedy, Connecting With Representatives, Managing Ideas, And Emotional Challenges In Writing.
Taffy Brodesser-Akner - Fame, Interviewing Famous People, Depicting Fame On Screen, Celebrity Profiles, And Professional Outreach.
Recent Topics
Episodes
756 - Archetypes
October 13, 2026
Since the dawn of storytelling, there have been archetypes. What aspects of archetypes are actually useful for writers? And how do we move beyond tropes to create complex characters? Pick a card, any card! John and Craig play around with the upcoming Creator Character Kit. They draw archetype cards and imagine multifaceted characters that embody those qualities. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig talk home cinema hardware: screens and projectors. Links: Character Creat...
755 - Directing Your Writing
October 06, 2026
What changes when you take off your writer hat and put on your director hat? In this compendium episode, John, Craig, and Scriptnotes coordinator Lauren Loesberg review directing advice previously given on the podcast. John and Craig offer Lauren pointers on directing her next project. They also answer a listener question about directing actors "on the page." In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, we discuss film festivals. Why would writers go? And what can you expect to get out of th...
754 - East of Eden with Zoe Kazan
September 29, 2026
John welcomes writer and actress Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks, The Big Sick, She Said) to talk about her sweeping and thorough reimagining of East of Eden, releasing on Netflix on October 1st. They discuss her approach to period piece dialogue, the process of adapting such an expansive novel, and the family history behind this particular project. Rich with biblical parallels, East of Eden is a perfect story for a discussion of archetypes. John invites Zoe to pull cards from the upcoming Character C...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Scriptnotes Podcast?
Scriptnotes Podcast is hosted by John August and Craig Mazin. Its publicly listed email is digital@johnaugust.com. 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 Scriptnotes Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Scriptnotes Podcast: digital@johnaugust.com.
How many listeners does Scriptnotes Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Scriptnotes Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Scriptnotes Podcast?
Scriptnotes Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, showrunners, authors, journalists, and other experienced film and television professionals with notable credits or a strong perspective on the craft and business of writing. Common among recent guests: Acclaimed film or television credits; Published books or major journalism; Showrunning or producing credits. Recent guests include Aaron Sorkin, Erin Gibson, and Taffy Brodesser-Akner.
How hard is it to get booked on Scriptnotes Podcast?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Scriptnotes Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, Screenwriting, TV, Copyright, and Work For Hire. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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