The Writers Hangout

THE WRITERS HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun.

Contributors

Host

Sandy Adomaitis

Sandy is the creator and host of THE WRITERS’ HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates every stage of writing, from inspiration to the first draft. She talks to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and creates a space where writers can learn from the pros and have fun. Sandy also explores gripping true crime stories centered around writers.

Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, Sandy started performing comedy around the city. This eventually led to writing for animation, for which she was nominated for a Humanitas Prize for ABC’s RECESS.

Sandy has worked in script development for both television and film and has hundreds of hours of television production under her belt.

Co-host

Terry Sampson

Terry Sampson is a songwriter, producer, singer, and keyboardist. He signed his first publishing deal while attending Central Michigan University. Shortly after, he relocated to Los Angeles, and his song "Summer Hearts" was used in "National Lampoon’s Vacation." He signed on as a staff songwriter with Warner Brothers Music and his original recordings were featured on the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless". He also contributed songs for various TV productions and had his songs recorded by artists like Al Jarreau, Kenny Rogers, and Vanessa Williams.

Guests

Guest

Aaron Foster

Aaron Foster, a clinically depressed former HGTV host and actor, mic with a dark, honest style akin to Mike Birbiglia and Marc Maron. His tour 'Mostly Jokes,' named 'Best Solo Show' at Tucson Fringe, is autobiographical standup blending dark humor with heartfelt storytelling. Growing up with a bipolar father and schizophrenic brother, he's battled survivor's guilt, depression, and a standup conxiety, impacting his life and relationships. Despite his struggles, his unique voice and dark perspective offer a humorous take.

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Guest

Carolyn Omine

Guest

Jerry Zucker

Jerry Zucker is a filmmaker. Known for his role in writing and directing comedy spoof films like Airplane! (1980) and Top Secret! (1984), and for co-creating the television series Police Squad!, which was later adapted into the The Naked Gun film series. He is also the director of the Academy Award-winning supernatural drama film Ghost (1990), the first box-office topper of the 1990s.

Guest

Kai Omine

Guest

Pat Resnick

Patricia Resnick is a screenwriter and producer, known for writing films like 9 to 5, Straight Talk, and Maxie. She has also worked as a consulting producer or co-producer on TV series like Mad Men and Better Things.

Guest

Peter Dekom

Peter Dekom significantly impacted his time at Bloom, Dekom & Hergott. He has represented remarkable clients, including George Lucas, Keenen Ivory Wayans, John Travolta, Ron Howard, and Robert Towne, as well as renowned companies like Sears and JVC. As an advisor, Peter has contributed significantly to New Mexico, helping shape the state's film incentives.

Guest

Thomas Dekker

Thomas Dekker is an actor, writer, singer, director, and producer. He is known for his roles as John Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Adam Conant on The Secret Circle, and Zach on Heroes. Thomas wrote and directed "Jack Goes Home," featuring Rory Culkin.