<description>Riz Ahmed is an Academy Award-winning and Emmy-winning actor, writer, and musician. He gained critical acclaim for his breakout role in NIGHTCRAWLER, followed by powerhouse performances in ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, THE NIGHT OF, and his Oscar-nominated turn in SOUND OF METAL. Beyond his film work, he is a prominent rapper under the moniker Riz MC and co-founded the hip-hop group Swet Shop Boys. Most recently, he created, wrote, and starred in the Prime Video comedy-drama series BAIT.
BAIT follows a struggling actor on the verge of his big break, who suddenly gets caught in a massive conspiracy and a major existential crisis.

In this interview, we talk about his early rapping days, how he gained recognition in America, his entry into screenwriting and directing, his new project BAIT, and much more.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

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Riz Ahmed is an Academy Award-winning and Emmy-wi…

Riz Ahmed is an Academy Award-winning and Emmy-winning actor, writer, and musician. He gained critical acclaim for his breakout role in NIGHTCRAWLER, followed by powerhouse performances in ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, THE NIGHT OF, and his Oscar-nominated turn in SOUND OF METAL. Beyond his film work, he is a prominent rapper under the moniker Riz MC and co-founded the hip-hop group Swet Shop Boys. Most recently, he created, wrote, and starred in the Prime Video comedy-drama series BAIT.
BAIT follows a struggling actor on the verge of his big break, who suddenly gets caught in a massive conspiracy and a major existential crisis.

In this interview, we talk about his early rapping days, how he gained recognition in America, his entry into screenwriting and directing, his new project BAIT, and much more.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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Ep715 - Riz Ahmed, Actor & Creator ‘Bait’

<description>Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe.
Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero.
In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!</description>

Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and produ…

Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe.
Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero.
In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Ep714 - Oren Uziel, Creator Nicholas Cage Series, ‘Spider-Noir’

<description>Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix psychological thriller THE BEAST IN ME, a gripping series centering on a grieving author who finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind Jarvis' vanished wife and suspicious dealings.
Rhys is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning performance opposite Keri Russell in FX’s critically acclaimed drama THE AMERICANS, as well as his Golden Globe-nominated lead role in HBO’s PERRY MASON reboot, and his work in Apple TV+’s horror-comedy WIDOW’S BAY.
In this interview, he talks about the psychology, charm, and complexity of playing Niall Jarvis in THE BEAST IN ME, and how the book THE PSYCHOPATH TEST by Jon Ronson helped shape the role. We also dive into the brilliant acting advice he received from directors Antonio Campos and Hiro Murai, the decade-long journey writer Katie Dippold went on to get WIDOW'S BAY made, and so much more. 

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!</description>

Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix …

Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix psychological thriller THE BEAST IN ME, a gripping series centering on a grieving author who finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind Jarvis' vanished wife and suspicious dealings.
Rhys is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning performance opposite Keri Russell in FX’s critically acclaimed drama THE AMERICANS, as well as his Golden Globe-nominated lead role in HBO’s PERRY MASON reboot, and his work in Apple TV+’s horror-comedy WIDOW’S BAY.
In this interview, he talks about the psychology, charm, and complexity of playing Niall Jarvis in THE BEAST IN ME, and how the book THE PSYCHOPATH TEST by Jon Ronson helped shape the role. We also dive into the brilliant acting advice he received from directors Antonio Campos and Hiro Murai, the decade-long journey writer Katie Dippold went on to get WIDOW'S BAY made, and so much more. 

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Ep713 - Matthew Rhys, Actor ‘The Beast in Me’ & ‘Widow's Bay’

<description>Laurie Metcalf is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress known for her incredible versatility across television, film, and theatre. She rose to fame as Jackie Harris on ROSEANNE and THE CONNERS, earning three Emmy Awards. Her extensive television career also includes HACKS, Dan Levy's BIG MISTAKES, and Ryan Murphy's MONSTER. On the big screen, her performance in Greta Gerwig's LADY BIRD garnered an Academy Award nomination, and her credits span from SCREAM 2 to voicing Andy's mom in the TOY STORY franchise.

In this interview, we dive into how she tackles complex, quirky mother figures in shows and movies like LADY BIRD, MONSTER, and BIG MISTAKES. We also talk about the emotional and physical toll of dramatic acting, the big differences between theatre and camera work, what it was like filming BIG MISTAKES, and so much more.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!</description>

Laurie Metcalf is an acclaimed, multi-award-winni…

Laurie Metcalf is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress known for her incredible versatility across television, film, and theatre. She rose to fame as Jackie Harris on ROSEANNE and THE CONNERS, earning three Emmy Awards. Her extensive television career also includes HACKS, Dan Levy's BIG MISTAKES, and Ryan Murphy's MONSTER. On the big screen, her performance in Greta Gerwig's LADY BIRD garnered an Academy Award nomination, and her credits span from SCREAM 2 to voicing Andy's mom in the TOY STORY franchise.

In this interview, we dive into how she tackles complex, quirky mother figures in shows and movies like LADY BIRD, MONSTER, and BIG MISTAKES. We also talk about the emotional and physical toll of dramatic acting, the big differences between theatre and camera work, what it was like filming BIG MISTAKES, and so much more.

Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Ep712 - Laurie Metcalf, Actress ‘Big Mistakes,’ ‘Monster’ & ‘Lady Bird’

<description>The only human to free solo Yosemite’s 3000-foot rock monolith, El Capitan. No rope, climbing alone. More people will walk on the moon than will do what Alex Honnold has done. His extremely rare skill and unmatched mental focus have helped make him climbing’s transcendent, breakout star, inspiring millions around the world.

This past January, Alex conquered a live, Netflix-documented free solo climb of Taipei 101, bringing the intensity of free soloing into an urban environment and unfolding the ascent in real time before a global audience.

His feats have blown the doors wide open on the sport of climbing, placing him at the front of mainstream media like 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and the cover of National Geographic. 
In this interview, we talk about his perspective on courage, how having kids has changed him, and his thoughts on the future, legacy, and philanthropy. We also dive into the logistics behind climbing the TAIPEI 101 building for his project with NETFLIX, get his advice for first-time climbers, and much more.
Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!</description>

The only human to free solo Yosemite’s 3000-foot …

The only human to free solo Yosemite’s 3000-foot rock monolith, El Capitan. No rope, climbing alone. More people will walk on the moon than will do what Alex Honnold has done. His extremely rare skill and unmatched mental focus have helped make him climbing’s transcendent, breakout star, inspiring millions around the world.

This past January, Alex conquered a live, Netflix-documented free solo climb of Taipei 101, bringing the intensity of free soloing into an urban environment and unfolding the ascent in real time before a global audience.

His feats have blown the doors wide open on the sport of climbing, placing him at the front of mainstream media like 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and the cover of National Geographic. 
In this interview, we talk about his perspective on courage, how having kids has changed him, and his thoughts on the future, legacy, and philanthropy. We also dive into the logistics behind climbing the TAIPEI 101 building for his project with NETFLIX, get his advice for first-time climbers, and much more.
Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Ep711 - Alex Honnold, Free-soloist climber ‘Free Solo’ and ‘Skyscraper Live’

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