From competing in the Channel 101 short film festival to writing for Rick and Morty and other hit tv shows, Willy Roberts and Wade Randolph explain why you can’t be precious about anything and why it’s always better to just get out there, make stuff and have fun…  In this episode, we talk about… Moving to LA pre-9/11 and boxing porn at the Hustler warehouse How one job at non-union movie has led to work 20 years later  Finding what you want to do vs. being a people pleaser  The only way to become a writer and get an agent  Networking vs. creating through collaboration and fun  Advice for writing a pilot: Start with Episode Two instead of the origin  How creative synergy can make a show better if you listen to it A reminder to make yourself laugh and shoot what works The phenomenon of the writer’s room and trusting yourself to be vulnerable Why comedy is less about the audience and more about enjoying yourself  Pitching to execs and why they need to see themselves in your work  Suggestions for getting started, finding your voice and community, and having a thick skin   Links to Resources:  Real Life Sci-Fi with Wade & Willy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-sci-fi-with-wade-willy/id888092892 Willy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/willybadmovies/ Googy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPC7t3Vnp3k Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool   Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool   Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices