EP. 163 — The Writers’ Strike with Megan Amram

Writer on Parks & Recreation and The Good Place, and showrunner on Bumper in Berlin – Megan Amram – joins Jameela to break down what is happening with the writers’ strike. They discuss why more compensation is necessary, how the industry has changed due to streaming, how this strike will set precedents for other unions, what’s going on with the industry and AI, and more.
Follow Megan on Instagram & Twitter @meganamram

You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.

I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com

Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil

And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Photos

Recent Episodes

See All

April 23, 2024

EP. 211 — Unfiltered: AMA with Liza Powel O’Brien

Guest Liza Powel O’Brien

Jameela is joined by playwright and podcaster Liza Powel-O’Brien for a fascinating look into some famous historical figures and their partners featured in Liza’s podcast ‘Significant Others.’ Liza (famously Conan O’Brien’s significant other) also helps Jameela with some of your questions around commitment, raising children and juggling domesticity.

Listen

April 15, 2024

EP. 210 — Celeste Barber Returns

Guest Celeste Barber

Jameela welcomes comedian and actor Celeste Barber (Netflix’s Wellmania) back to the podcast to talk about her relationship with her mental health, what themes are emerging in her life this year about the old work-life balance, and together they ask “Should we face our fears?

Listen

April 8, 2024

EP. 209 — The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

Guest Amanda Montell

Join Jameela and author, linguist & podcast host Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) for a conversation about the inner workings of our human brains; our anxieties, information overload and how we cannot manifest our way out of poverty, illness or the apocalypse.

Listen