{"podcast":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast with Billy Barnes","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","podcast_index_feed_id":7673168,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6A8eU_wkQ2rw93PuxIQgZw","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/1776705642039-b13c95f5-2054-4aaa-ab5a-136dcfc151fd.jpeg","author":"Thnklab Productions","episode_count":12,"summary":"The Hollywood Rebooted podcast, hosted by award-winning filmmaker Billy Barnes, offers a raw and unfiltered look at the grit, grind, and gear fueling the modern film industry. Barnes, known for his \"Swiss Army Knife\" approach to production, sits down with the visionary men and women behind your favorite shows—from award-winning editors and producers to celebrated actors and directors. Together, they peel back the curtain on the \"New Hollywood\" landscape, where traditional gatekeepers are being bypassed in favor of DIY mentalities and self-distribution. The show explores the reality of making the leap to long-form storytelling in an era where personal branding and creative independence are just as vital as a polished reel. Designed as both a roadmap and a masterclass, the podcast serves as an essential resource for those looking to break into the industry or veterans aiming to pivot within a rapidly shifting studio system. By highlighting practical strategies for maintaining creative momentum and navigating the business of independent production, Hollywood Rebooted empowers creators to take control of their own narratives. Whether you are curious about the technical nuances of a so…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168"},"episode":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast | Emmy Winning Showrunner Sean Presant","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-emmy-winning-showrunner-sean-presant","published_at":"2026-04-14T01:35:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-emmy-winning-showrunner-sean-presant","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","url":"https://youtu.be/G5KHp7yZqFc?si=bzsPHYiXDsvNEkGz","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/e/69dd99ee94cbb214c3344b27/media.mp3","summary":"Can a YouTube show really win an Emmy? 🏆 In this episode of the Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we sit down with Emmy-award winning writer and showrunner Sean Presant. Sean takes us behind the curtain of his incredible career, from the moment he realized he won his first Emmy for a digital-first show to the deeply personal experiences that shaped his journey. Sean opens up about working with the legendary Tabitha Brown on the hit series Tab Time, sharing why it remains the most heartfelt and rewarding moment of his professional life. We also dive deep into the \"Room\": The Anatomy of a Writers Room: What actually happens when a group of creatives gets together to build a world? The AI Revolution: How artificial intelligence is disrupting the industry, what it means for the future of storytelling, and why \"human genius\" can't be automated. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a fan of Tab Time, or curious about how tech is changing Hollywood, this conversation is packed with gems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Can a YouTube show really win an Emmy? 🏆 In this episode of the Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we sit down with Emmy-award winning writer and showrunner Sean…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/episodes/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-emmy-winning-showrunner-sean-presant/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-emmy-winning-showrunner-sean-presant.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}