# Writers Guild on The No Agenda Show Writers Guild comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to August 2024. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** October 2007 – August 2024 - **Related topics:** [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), [Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [Wga Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [Crooked Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [Daily Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), [Disney Plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md), [Dude Named Ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dude-named-ben.md), [Easter Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-egg.md), [Gimlet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Media Industry Trends, Crooked Media Union Contract - **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-18 - **Time:** 1:30:46–1:36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/media-industry-trends-crooked-media-union-contract.md Paramount Television Studios is shutting down, and Tubi is reportedly facing a 50% drop in ad revenue, signaling a recession in the media sector. Meanwhile, Crooked Media (Pod Save America) signed a generous contract with the Writers Guild of America East, featuring $80,000 starting salaries and 49 days of paid time off. The sustainability of such high overhead in the podcasting industry is questioned. Keywords: [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md), tubi, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pod save america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md) ### Nick Pizzolatto, WGA Strike Force Majeure - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 22:50–27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/nick-pizzolatto-wga-strike-force-majeure.md True Detective creator Nick Pizzolatto and his wife, Suzanne Santo, provided insights into the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The discussion highlights a "force majeure" clause in contracts that may allow streamers to exit expensive deals if the strike continues into July, potentially disadvantaging the writers. Keywords: nick pizzolatto, suzanne santo, [true detective](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/true-detective.md), [wga strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [writers guild of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md) ### Hollywood Writers Guild Strike and Streaming Economics - **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-04 - **Time:** 7:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/hollywood-writers-guild-strike-and-streaming-economics.md The Writers Guild of America (WGA) initiated a strike against major Hollywood studios, marking the first such action in 15 years. Writers are demanding better pay, mandatory staffing levels, and residuals for content sold to streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. Industry analysts suggest studios may have enough completed content to withstand a year-long work stoppage, while streaming services continue to struggle with profitability following the post-lockdown market shift. Keywords: [writers guild of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md), [hollywood strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-strike.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), streaming residuals, [disney plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md) ### Gimlet Media Unionization, Podcast Industry Economics - **Episode:** [1121: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-18 - **Time:** 2:12:31–2:20:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism/chapter/gimlet-media-unionization-podcast-industry-economics.md Following Spotify's $230 million acquisition of Gimlet Media, the staff has decided to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East. The hosts argue that unionizing a podcast network is a "beginning of the end" move that will destroy profitability due to rigid job descriptions and high overhead. They contrast this corporate model with the "Value for Value" model, which they claim is more sustainable for the medium. Keywords: [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), writers guild of america east, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [profitability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profitability.md) ### Writers Guild Strike, May Day Protests, Working Families Flexibility Act - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 2:28:19–2:34:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/writers-guild-strike-may-day-protests-working-families-flexibility-act.md The Writers Guild of America faces a strike deadline over pay disputes in Hollywood. Meanwhile, May Day protests are planned against the "Working Families Flexibility Act," which would allow employers to offer comp time instead of overtime pay. The hosts argue the protests are primarily "anti-Trump" rallies rather than substantive debates on labor law. Keywords: [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [may day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/may-day.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [overtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/overtime.md), [labor laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md) ### Writers Guild Strike, Hollywood Labor Dispute - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 2:49:51–2:53:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/writers-guild-strike-hollywood-labor-dispute.md The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is voting on a strike authorization that could shut down television and film production. Writers are seeking better pay and health benefits as the industry shifts toward shorter seasons on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. The hosts discuss the history of previous strikes and the economic impact on Los Angeles. Keywords: [writers guild of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md), [wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [streaming services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-services.md) ### The Mentalist, A Dude Named Ben Reference - **Episode:** [689: Code 44](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-22 - **Time:** 1:04:31–1:06:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44/chapter/the-mentalist-a-dude-named-ben-reference.md The hosts discuss a potential "shout-out" in the television show *The Mentalist*, where a character mentions "a dude named Ben." They speculate that a listener in the Writers Guild may have inserted the phrase as a nod to the podcast's recurring memes. Keywords: [the mentalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-mentalist.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pop culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pop-culture.md), [easter egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-egg.md), [dude named ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dude-named-ben.md) ### Jon Stewart Anti-Union Accusations and Writer Salaries - **Episode:** [576: Mysterious Erratic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-22 - **Time:** 2:30:46–2:36:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic/chapter/jon-stewart-anti-union-accusations-and-writer-salaries.md Comedian David Feldman has accused Jon Stewart of being "anti-union," claiming Stewart punished writers who joined the Writers Guild by refusing to use their material. The discussion explores the high salaries of comedy writers on major network shows, which can reach $40,000 per week, and contrasts Stewart's public persona with these private labor disputes. Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), david feldman, [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md) ### Writers Guild of America Strike, Strategic Blunder Analysis - **Episode:** [2: No Agenda 002](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/2-no-agenda-002.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-02 - **Time:** 0:46–4:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/2-no-agenda-002/chapter/writers-guild-of-america-strike-strategic-blunder-analysis.md The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is characterized as a strategic blunder due to a lack of clear metrics for new media monetization. While writers are legitimately concerned about declining DVD residuals, the focus on unproven internet revenue streams is viewed as premature. The labor action may inadvertently cause television networks to scale back their digital distribution experiments to avoid future contractual obligations. 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