On Story - Season 13

First aired: 4/22/2023 15 episodes

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Episodes

1. Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

Aired: 4/22/2023

Comedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characters and how he found comedy inspiration from drama.

2. On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

Aired: 4/29/2023

Producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," including finding the cast and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.

3. A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu

Aired: 5/6/2023

Writer-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny."

4. On Writing Action with Chris Fedak

Aired: 5/13/2023

Action writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.

5. A Conversation with James Grey

Aired: 5/20/2023

Writer-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little Odessa" to "Armageddon Time."

6. On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland

Aired: 5/27/2023

Creator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show through a Native American lens.

7. A Conversation with Dede Gardner

Aired: 6/3/2023

Academy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood.

8. Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

Aired: 6/10/2023

Writer Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."

9. On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher

Aired: 6/17/2023

Writer and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the coming-of-age comedy series.

10. A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

Aired: 6/24/2023

Writer Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troopers."

11. From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series

Aired: 7/1/2023

Writers Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted television series.

12. A Conversation With Rob Thomas

Aired: 7/8/2023

A look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-creator of "Party Down."

13. Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo

Aired: 7/15/2023

Marc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fiction writing, world-building and bringing new ideas to the classic franchise.

14. A Conversation With Sarah Polley

Aired: 7/22/2023

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."

15. A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky

Aired: 7/29/2023

Director Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.