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Mike Thompson is a veteran Hollywood writer/producer, perhaps best known for his feature films, Dragonfly, starring Academy Award-winner, Kevin Costner, and Love Happens, featuring Emmy-winner Jennifer Aniston.   He also co-created and was a showrunner of the FOX television series, John Doe, starring Dominic Purcell, and co-wrote and produced the indie horror film, Choose, starring Academy Award-nominee, Bruce Dern. In the documentary realm, he executive produced the multi-award-winning feature, A Lawyer Walks Into a Bar, and appears as himself in the cult classic award-winner, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.   In addition to his produced credits, he is uniquely distinguished for having written and sold dozens of high-profile spec scripts, pitches and teleplays to nearly every major Hollywood studio, including multiple seven-figure deals and at one point, the “highest-paying scripter deal ever" ~ Variety.   He has collaborated on projects involving the likes of Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Will Smith, Edie Falco, Chris Pine, Michael Keaton, Richard Gere, Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump), and presently, blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick).  Upon graduation from film school at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Mike began his career at Paramount Pictures, where he worked as an assistant to Academy Award-winning producer, Scott Rudin (No Country for Old Men), and subsequently for legendary producer, Larry Gordon (Field of Dreams), who set up Mike’s very first spec script sale at Walt Disney Studios.  Mike lives and works in the mountains outside of his hometown of Seattle.

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In this episode of Screens In Focus, hosts Diana and Sam dive into Dead City Season 2, Episode 5. This week’s episode is audio only, as Sam is recovering from knee surgery and couldn’t do video. They discuss pivotal deaths, shifting alliances, and power plays. From Negan’s manipulation to Ginny’s emotional turnaround, and Perlie’s tension between obedience and justice, there’s a lot to unpack. They spotlight a loyal listener’s theory about why Maggie may have left Hilltop, sparking a thoughtful conversation around her complex feelings tied to Negan’s past actions and her restless, exploratory spirit. Plus, a big identity reveal, poetic justice, and some juicy speculation in rapid fire. And to top it off — four recommendations across totally different genres: Hacks, Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Better Sister, and Karate Kid Legends. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:54 Listener Shoutout and Theories 03:27 Timeline and Maggie's Hilltop Departure 09:50 Negan's Master Move 15:44 Maggie's Near Hanging and Ginny's Turn 22:14 The Consequences of Ginny's Actions 23:17 Herschel and Maggie's Emotional Conversation 25:42 Perlie’s Journey: Justice vs. Obedience 30:27 Christos’ True Identity Revealed 33:27 Rapid Fire Questions and Theories 40:51 TV and Movie Recommendations &nbsp; Website:  Email: &nbsp; X  Instagram:  Facebook:  Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations:&nbsp; Google voice (669) 223-8542‬&nbsp; Free background music from JewelBeat.com:  &nbsp;

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In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Marion McKinnon Crook. Marion is the author of Always On Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living. Always on Call is a finalist for the 2025 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award. In this conversation, Marion talks about why she chose to write memoir after a long career of nursing, teaching and writing over 25 books that include non-fiction for teens, mysteries, and biographies. She also talked about the research she did to examine her own memories.

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Marion McKinnon Crook is a nurse, an educator, and the author of more than twenty-five books, including the bestselling Always Pack a Candle, which won the BC Historical Federation’s Community History Book Award. In addition to her nursing degree, McKinnon Crook holds a master’s in liberal studies and a PhD in education. Now a full-time writer, she also writes the British Book Tour mystery series under the name of Emma Dakin. She lives on the Sunshine Coast in BC.

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Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

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Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

S6 Episode 38: Marion McKinnon Crook on how mysteries helped her write memoir

Welcome back to another episode of Spun Today. In this episode, I dive into a creative review and breakdown of the film Sinners, written and directed by Ryan Coogler. I pull out writing insights, character craft, and the power of blending personal history with big genre themes—sharing lessons any writer or creative can use to fuel their own work. &nbsp; But that’s just the beginning. I also recount the unforgettable experience of seeing comedian, writer, and director Mo Amer live in New York City, and what it meant to meet a creative whose storytelling is as universal as it is personal. Plus, I touch on big podcast news, including Marc Maron’s announcement that the legendary WTF podcast is coming to an end after over 1600 episodes and 16 years. Whether you’re a writer seeking inspiration, a fan of genre-bending stories, or just someone looking to stay in the loop with creative culture, this episode is for you. So settle in—let’s explore the art of storytelling, the magic of live comedy, and the evolving world of podcasts, all through the ever-creative lens of Spun Today. 
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#284 - Sinners: Creativity, Symbolism, and Storytelling Insights from Ryan Coogler’s Latest Film

In this episode of our podcast 'Talking Europe', Hayley Anderson, one of our 2024-25 Student Ambassadors, sits down with Ciara Broderick, the UCL 2025 European Literary Map of London Writer in Residence. Their conversation delves into Ciara’s journey as a writer, her experiences settling into London, and the creative process behind her upcoming short story for the Literary Map. Together, they explore themes of writing, language, and identity—examining how the Irish language shapes both Ciara’s work and her sense of self. 

This episode was produced in collaboration with the UCL Platform for Linguistic and Epistemic Justice (PLEJ). PLEJ is a research centre based at UCL's School of Slavonic and East European Studies. Its focus is to place socio-cultural linguistic research front and centre among the interdisciplinary areas of enquiry with social impact at SSEES, UCL, and beyond. 


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Ciara Broderick
Irish prose and poetry writer Ciara Broderick is our 24/25 Writer in Residence. Ciara's work has been published in several Irish and international journals and in 2025 her first novel was selected as a winner of the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair. During her four-week residency in London, Ciara has been based at UCL Faculty of Arts & Humanities and engaged closely with UCL academics and students, participated in various related events, and pursued her own writing.

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Hayley is one of the Student Ambassadors at the UCL Europe Institute for 2024/25. She is a fourth-year European Social and Political Studies student. With her specialism in Hungarian and History, she has focussed her research on the experiences and identities of communities in Eastern Slovakia and the wider Central East Europe region.

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Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you'll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon's best books. We'll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

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