KCRW
  • All Streams
  • All Streams
  • Music
  • News
  • Culture
  • Shows
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
Info
The Business

You Got the Writing Job, Now You're Fired; Agency Assistant Fires His Agency

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Sep. 17, 2007 Entertainment
A conversation about the vital, essential, but ultimately disposable Hollywood writer with Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman.  Plus, an agency assistant says 'goodbye, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu' in an e-mail that got Hollywood's tongues awaggin.'

A conversation about the vital, essential, but ultimately disposable Hollywood writer with Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman.  Plus, an agency assistant says 'goodbye, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu' in an e-mail that got Hollywood's tongues awaggin.'

From this Episode:

You Got the Writing Job, Now You're Fired; Agency Assistant Fires His Agency

Credits

Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

More from The Business

Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career? Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career? The Business May 9 Proposed film tariffs put Hollywood on its heels Proposed film tariffs put Hollywood on its heels The Business May 9 What’s happening with ‘Hollywood tariffs?’; ENCORE: Director Edward Berger talks ‘Conclave’ What’s happening with ‘Hollywood tariffs?’; ENCORE: Director Edward Berger talks ‘Conclave’ The Business May 9 Titus Welliver talks ‘Bosch: Legacy’; The Trump administration amplifies aggression towards public media Titus Welliver talks ‘Bosch: Legacy’; The Trump administration amplifies aggression towards public media The Business May 2

Latest

Will LA City and County clash over separate homeless agencies? Will LA City and County clash over separate homeless agencies? KCRW Features May 13 Cautious optimism at the ports after tariffs dry up business Cautious optimism at the ports after tariffs dry up business KCRW Features May 14 DEVO: Live on KCRW DEVO: Live on KCRW Live From May 14 What it takes for Black actors and actresses to be No. 1 in Hollywood What it takes for Black actors and actresses to be No. 1 in Hollywood Press Play with Madeleine Brand May 14

Share your passion for new experiences, sounds, & ideas

Featured

What it takes for Black actors and actresses to be No. 1 in Hollywood Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What it takes for Black actors and actresses to be No. 1 in Hollywood
Capturing the dying tradition of harpoon fishing on an ancient river Good Food
Capturing the dying tradition of harpoon fishing on an ancient river
Do Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson belong in Baseball Hall of Fame? Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Do Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson belong in Baseball Hall of Fame?
KCRW Summer Nights with Wende Museum 8/23 Special Programming
KCRW Summer Nights with Wende Museum 8/23

5 Things To Do Newsletter

The best of what to see, hear, eat, do, and more.

Upcoming Events

View All

MISSION CRITICAL

It’s our Mission Critical Fundraiser and we have a special challenge from KCRW Champions Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest. Donate before midnight!

$20K ON THE LINE

KCRW KCRW-FM NPR KCRW Logo
89.9 FM
  • About KCRW
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Support KCRW
  • Events
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications
  • EEO Report
  • Pledge for Equity
© 2025 KCRW All Rights Reserved. Made in L.A.
Download on the App store Get it on Google Play Just ask Alexa
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

Stay informed without getting overwhelmed!

Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week.

Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica KCRW Live
3 hr Hosted by KCRW

Read More
0:00 3:00:00
Music, News @amp; Culture KCRW Live Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica Playlist
0:00 3:00:00
Miniplayer open icon