The TV Campfire

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Welcome to THE TV CAMPFIRE – your official podcast for all things ATX TV Festival!

Lovingly referred to as “TV Camp for Grown Ups” – this is the place where showrunners, actors, producers, industry, and ALL kinds of TV fans come together each June in Austin, TX to celebrate TV with panels and screenings, indulge in tacos and BBQ, have a margarita or a Topo Chico... you get the picture.

Because not everyone can make it to Austin – this podcast brings the magic of TV Camp to you! Hosted by ATX TV Festival co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson, The TV Campfire will take you inside the festival with behind-the-scenes stories, a look into our programming process, and full-length releases of some our favorites conversations and Q&As from the festival. Whether you watch TV, work in TV, or both – The TV Campfire has something for you.

Subscribe and tune in weekly each Wednesday for a new episode + conversation from ATX TV Festival Season 11, wherever you get your podcasts!

The TV Campfire is an ATX TV Podcast, co-hosted by Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson. Season 11 Episodes are produced by Sara Light.

For more information about the festival and year-round ATX TV events, visit atxfestival.com.

For more exclusive TV conversations and Q&As, visit our ATX TV YouTube Channel.

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"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" (Season 12)

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08/17/23 • 39 min

Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio), J.J. Duncan (Showrunner/Executive Producer) and David Collins (Executive Producer/Co-Founder, Scout Productions) discuss bringing The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning to television audiences, and the series’ unique ability to normalize one of our worst fears, death, by reminding us of all the ways we are alive.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio)
J.J. Duncan (Showrunner / EP)
David Collins (EP / Co-Founder, Scout Productions)

MODERATOR:

Jim Halterman (TV Guide Magazine / TV Insider)

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"WGA on Strike!" (Season 12 Premiere)

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06/09/23 • 77 min

With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years.

Join writers Beau Willimon (WGA East), Julie Plec (WGA West), Zoanne Clack (WGA West), and Greg Iwinski (WGA East) for a first-hand discussion of the issues at stake, the safeguards that writers are fighting for, and why the ongoing strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Zoanne Clack (Writer, WGA West)
Greg Iwinski (Writer, WGA East, Negotiating Committee)
Julie Plec (Writer, WGA West)

MODERATOR:

Beau Willimon (Writer, WGA East)

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"As We See It" (Season 11)

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01/18/23 • 37 min

Join showrunner Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) and actor Sue Ann Pien for a deep dive into the Prime Video original series As We See It, as the two discuss their deeply personal ties to the story, casting authentically, and what they hope viewers -- and the industry -- take away from the series.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jason Katims (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP)
Sue Ann Pien (Actor)
Michael Schneider (Moderator, Variety)

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"ANGELYNE: A Conversation with Emmy Rossum & Allison Miller" (Season 11)

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03/01/23 • 64 min

Angelyne star/executive producer Emmy Rossum and showrunner/executive producer Allison Miller join moderator Danielle Turchiano to discuss their exploration of the self-made icon, reconstructing the look and feel of LA in the ‘80s, and how the series has shaped their own perceptions of fame and identity.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Allison Miller (Showrunner / Executive Producer)
Emmy Rossum (Executive Producer / Cast)
Danielle Turchiano (Moderator)

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Peacock’s limited series about fame, identity, survival, billboards, Corvettes, lingerie, men, women, women teasing men, men obsessed with women, West Hollywood, crystals, UFOs, and most importantly of all, the self-proclaimed Rorschach test in pink, glow-in-the-dark queen of the universe, Angelyne. All episodes of Angelyne are streaming now on Peacock.

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"Futurescape: A Look at What's Ahead in TV" (Season 11)

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02/22/23 • 68 min

The TV landscape is changing at a fast and furious pace. The volume isn’t slowing down, the definition of “what is TV” has grown more complicated, and the places to watch are only growing. Join the executives behind Euphoria, Yellowjackets, Cruel Summer, Westworld, and more as they discuss what the future of the industry holds in terms of business models, content, timing, costs, and beyond.

This panel was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Kara Buckley (VP Original Programming, Drama Series, HBO)
Jacqueline Sacerio (EVP Scripted Programming, eOne)
Jessie Dicovitsky (SVP Original Programming, Showtime Networks)
Athena Wickham (Head of TV, Kilter Films)
Dan Shorr (Head of Scripted, Rooster Teeth Productions)
Daniel Fienberg (Moderator, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"Actor POV: Building Character" (Season 11)

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02/01/23 • 28 min

Adrianne Palicki (The Orville, Friday Night Lights) and Arielle Kebbel (9-1-1, The Vampire Diaries) come together over a round of drinks for this 1-on-1 conversation about shaping a character from an actor’s perspective – from auditions and prep, to suiting up and performing stunts, to finding a connection to the material (or writing your own). Sit back, pour a glass, and settle in for a peek inside the Actor's POV.

This panel was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Adrianne Palicki (Actor, The Orville, Friday Night Lights)
Arielle Kebbel (Actor, 9-1-1, The Vampire Diaries)

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"Powerful TV" (Season 11 Finale)

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03/15/23 • 67 min

Television remains one of the most impactful mediums, armed with the power to reach audiences in their personal spaces and connect them with people, experiences, and worlds they might not encounter otherwise. In our Season 11 finale, the Television Academy presents a conversation with creators/showrunners Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Sierra Teller Ornelas (Rutherford Falls), and Jason Katims (As We See It) about finding power in comedy, truth, and personal experience, and using story to expand empathy, build community, and inspire action.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Robin Thede (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP/Cast, A Black Lady Sketch Show)
Sierra Teller Ornelas (Co-Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, Rutherford Falls)
Jason Katims (Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, As We See It)
Danielle Turchiano (Moderator)

The Television Academy Honors celebrates and recognizes programming that creates awareness, enlightens, educates and/or positively motivates audiences. Established in 2008, this prestigious award is separate and distinct from Emmy’s recognition of television excellence. Learn more about the Television Academy Honors HERE.

This episode is supported by Equinox Hotels. Book your Equinox Hotel, Hudson Yards experience at: equinox-hotels.com.

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"Genre Close Up: Crime Fiction" (Season 11)

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01/04/23 • 30 min

From outcasts and scoundrels, to the disgraced and displaced, creator/showrunner/producer Graham Yost (Justified, Slow Horses) and director/producer/showrunner Lawrence Trilling (Outer Range, Goliath) have mastered the hallmarks of crime fiction, and the art of subverting them. Get a closer look at TV's criminal element in this deep dive into the Crime Fiction genre, with two of the medium's finest.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Graham Yost (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP, Justified; Executive Producer, Slow Horses)
Lawrence Trilling (Director/EP/Showrunner, Goliath; Director/EP, Outer Range)
Chris Ryan (Moderator, The Ringer)

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"Casting Across Time" (Season 11)

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12/21/22 • 42 min

Finding the right actor for a single role is challenging enough -- but finding the right actors for a role that spans decades can make or break a series. Hear from the casting directors behind some of TV's most ambitious series - Station Eleven and This Is Us - for a discussion on the ins-and-outs of casting multiple actors for a single role, striking the right chemistry within each timeline, and shaping dynamic ensembles.

This conversation is presented by The Casting Society, and was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022). Learn more about The Casting Society at castingsociety.com.

PANELISTS:

Jeanie Bacharach, CSA (Casting Director, Station Eleven)
Josh Einsohn, CSA (Casting Director, This Is Us)
Ben Travers (Moderator, Indiewire)

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"The Women of OUTLANDER" (Season 12)

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06/22/23 • 76 min

Outlander star/executive producer Caitríona Balfe and executive producer Maril Davis joined fans at ATX TV Festival on World Outlander Day (June 1, 2023) to give a sneak peek at Season 7 and discuss directing, onscreen chemistry, taking on new roles, and what to expect as the groundbreaking series heads towards it's final season.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Caitríona Balfe (EP / Cast)
Maril Davis (Executive Producer)

MODERATOR:

Reshma Gopaldas (SheKnows)

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How many episodes does The TV Campfire have?

The TV Campfire currently has 180 episodes available.

What topics does The TV Campfire cover?

The podcast is about Austin, Society & Culture, Texas, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on The TV Campfire?

The episode title '"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" (Season 12)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The TV Campfire?

The average episode length on The TV Campfire is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The TV Campfire released?

Episodes of The TV Campfire are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The TV Campfire?

The first episode of The TV Campfire was released on May 18, 2018.

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