SHU AND SHERM SHOOT THE SHIT ABOUT SCREENWRITING.
Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point-of-view.
Featured Episodes
Episode 003: The Emmys and Social Justice (feat. August K. Burton)
In this week's episode, Shu and Sherm discuss the nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards and give their thoughts on various social issues of the current times. They also introduce the podcast's producer, August K. Burton.
Episode 002: "Struggle Stories" and Passion Projects (feat. Gina Atwater)
Gina Atwater joins The Diversity Hires as the first guest of the podcast! Gina was a writer on HBO's Westworld and was a personal assistant to J.J. Abrams.
Episode 001 - What Is a “Diversity Hire”?
Welcome to the first episode of The Diversity Hires!!! In this episode, Shu and Sherm explain what a "diversity hire" is and offers insight into their experiences in the industry.
Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!
Shu and Sherm are setting truth in stone. Part One of the Screenwriter Commandments. Thou shalt write, write, write every day! and more... Listen now!
We're back and better than ever! In this episode, Shu and Sherm reflect on a Wall Street Journal article criticizing the elite Master’s programs that leave its students with crippling debt-- including the film program at their alma mater, Columbia University. Plus, they answer some fan questions. Listen now!
Wutang: An American Saga, The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, American Gods, My Wife and Kids, Tiger, the list goes on and on. From comedies to comic books, dramas, horrors and everything in between, Rodney Barnes has done it, and done it well. Listen now to hear the legend speak!