39 Minute Conversations
39 Minute Conversations
Brian T. Arnold
Episode 30 - Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary! A Black Lady Sketch Show! Suicide Kale!)
40 minutes Posted May 30, 2023 at 7:01 am.
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In this episode, Brian T. Arnold has a 39-minute conversation with writer and comedian Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary! A Black Lady Sketch Show! Suicide Kale!) Listen to us talk about how her Twitter thread about the issues facing TV writers, especially writers of color and from underrepresented backgrounds, went viral, having to repeat levels as a TV writer, what it's like coordinating strike action at the WB lot, how to become a WGA strike captain, her advice for up-and-coming writers, exactly when Janine and Gregory get together, and so much more! You can follow Brittani on Twitter at @BisHilarious. And, if you want to help people affected by the strike, and look good doing it, check out www.wgastrikeshirts.com. All net proceeds go to the Entertainment Community Fund!