Tag Archives: writing for TV

A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Austin

Querying agents and trying to get a novel published can be demoralizing, depressing, and frustrating, Modern Philosophers.  And trust me, there are way more words than those three that I could use to describe the process. It’s important to have … Continue reading →

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All Week Writing Party

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Austin

I know I haven’t been blogging much lately, Modern Philosophers, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing. One of my other writing projects has demanded my full attention, and I’m not one to ignore the call of a story … Continue reading →

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California Dreamin’ On Such A Blizzard Day

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Austin

I stopped trying to figure out Hollywood a long time ago, Modern Philosophers. After my movie deal with Dr Dre fell apart due to circumstances beyond my control, I realized I’d had enough of California.  That was when I decided … Continue reading →

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Episode 2 Is Out Of My Head!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Austin

Some people go to exotic locales to relax on their vacations, Modern Philosophers.  I sit out on the front porch of The House on the Hill and write like a man possessed. Quite frankly, there are few places I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Green Lights And Mending Fences

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Austin

It was busy week at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, and I’m excited that it’s all because of writing projects. The day after blogging about my plans to write a TV Pilot based on my four crazy years … Continue reading →

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The Nite Show…Now With Rockets!

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Austin

I am absolutely exhausted today, Modern Philosophers.  Yesterday,  I put in an eight hour day at the office job, and then headed over to The Gracie for last night’s taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman. It makes for … Continue reading →

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I Reject Your Improperly Inflated Balls

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! A new episode of The Nite Show With Danny Cashman aired last night, so now I want to share some of my monologue jokes that didn’t make it onto the air. As a bonus, I am … Continue reading →

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May The Rejects Be With You!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! Tomorrow is May the 4th, so that makes this Star Wars Day Eve.  Get your geek on and make sure you hug a Jedi today. A new episode of The Nite Show With Danny Cashman aired … Continue reading →

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How To Handle Rejection And Still Make Them Laugh

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Austin

Happy first day of March, Modern Philosophers! It’s also Sunday, which means that a new episode of The Nite Show With Danny Cashman aired last night. As always, many of the jokes I wrote for Danny’s monologue did not make … Continue reading →

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