podcast

Beyond the Screenplay

by Michael Tucker

Episode 205: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 3)

06.01.2026 • 01:42:46

The BTS team discusses the finale's pacing, the construction and function of a scene, and how this season and how to bring a show this massive to a sa...

Episode 204: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 2)

30.12.2025 • 01:28:13

The BTS team explore the challenges of character arcs, emotional stakes, and the impact of online discourse on media reception.  Watch this episode o...

Patreon Preview: Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery

24.12.2025 • 00:17:05

From of our patron-exclusive episode on Wake Up Dead Man. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Episode 203: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 1)

05.12.2025 • 01:21:05

The BTS team discusses narrative time jumps, what makes Will's arc so powerful., and what we're hoping for from the final episodes. Watch this episo...

Patreon Preview: Wicked: For Good

02.12.2025 • 00:23:59

From of our patron-exclusive episode on Wicked: For Good. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Patreon Preview: One Battle After Another

12.11.2025 • 00:13:52

From of our patron-exclusive episode on One Battle After Another. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.p...

Episode 202: Clueless (L.A. Live Show!)

07.11.2025 • 00:36:19

The BTS team discusses the careful character design of Cher, breaks down what makes every scene feel so entertaining and takes audience questions and ...

Live LA Recording!

23.09.2025 • 00:02:11

🎟️ TICKETS: ⁠https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/glendalearts/7335/event/1442578🎟️ Beyond the Screenplay has been invited to host an in-person, real l...

Patreon Preview: Andor (Season 2)

04.09.2025 • 00:02:02

From of our patron-exclusive episode on Andor. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13...

Episode 201: The Fountain

25.07.2025 • 01:33:23

The BTS team discusses the film's aesthetic triumphs, why it works as an allegory, and how budgetary constraints may have made for a more focused fina...