DeconScripted

Episode 21: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!  How did the show springboard from a $100 proof of concept into a $400,000 pilot?  Why was Jordan Reid (the sole female contributor to the show's conception) ultimately fired from the production?  How and why did Mac purposefully gain 50lbs for season 7? Listen to find out. Find Deconscripted on facebook and follow Liz Thompson on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly Miller @MoollyMiller.  Also email us at deconscripted@gmail.com.  We love gettin notes and pictures of goats and creepy poems so send em on over! This is OFFICIALLY the last DeconScripted before our holiday hiatus.  I know, I know, I said that last time but this time I MEAN IT!  So happy Thanksgiving to you all and have a lovely Festivus.  Bless you, writing nerds!  Ta Ta!

Episode 20: Master of None

In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot of Master of None. Molly LOVES this show and Liz... less than loves it, so you know this is a fun episode full of friendly conflict! Why is Dev so obsessed with food?  In what ways does Master of None take artistic risks? What fervent qualm does Molly have with the opening Plan B scene? Listen to find out! Also, you can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller.  Email questions and suggestions for future shows to deconscripted@gmail.com.   This is it for the first season of DeconScripted.  We'll be back in December with more pilots.  Until then, HAPPY WRITING, TV NERDS!!!!

Episode 18: Parks and Recreation

In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Parks and Recreation! What are the glaring differences between the very funny script and the watered down televised pilot? How does Leslie evolve from the first season to the second? And holy moly, WHY IS TOM SO CREEPY IN THIS PILOT? Listen to find out!  You can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller And email us your thoughts, qualms, episode suggestions and guinea pig pics at deconscripted@gmail.com Happy writing, tv nerds!  MWAHHHHH

Episode 17: I Love Dick

In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Jill Soloway's brilliant show, I Love Dick. It's like porn and a soap opera and performance art ALL AT THE SAME TIME.  Oh, and it's also hilarious. Bottom line: if you haven't watched it yet, get on Amazon, get your Doritos Cool Ranch (or Spicy Nacho - you do you) and dive into a binge.  How did this show develop from a book? In what way does I Love Dick illustrate the female gaze? AND HOW IS KEVIN BACON STILL SO SEXY??? Listen to find out. Find Deconscripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller.  For questions, qualms, queries, and suggestions of future episodes email deconscripted@gmail.com.   Happy writing, fellow nerds!  Don't look at that eclipse too long.  It'll ruin your sweet sweet tv-watching eyes.

Episode 16: Rick and Morty

Wabbalubbadubdub! To celebrate the premier of the third season Molly and Liz are and deconstructing the pilot episode of Rick and Morty.  How did this show evolve from a crude parody of Back to the Future into the schwifty series we know and love?  How does the pilot establish the insanity of the world so quickly and effectively? What Reddit fan theory has Molly and Liz LOSING THEIR MINDS? You can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller Happy Rick and Morty day, TV nerds!  Rick and Morty forever!  One hundred years Rick and Morty! www.Rickandmorty.com!