Show Notes
Emmy Award-winning writer Brent Forrester reveals what really happened inside the writers’ rooms of The Simpsons and The Office, from the pressure of pitching jokes to the techniques used to generate unforgettable stories.
He also explains how to create a genuinely collaborative environment, why great comedy begins with vulnerability and why aspiring artists should stop waiting for permission to make their work.
If you want to learn how to become a professional tv comedy writer, this episode breaks down what actually works.
This episode is for: - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators) - Business owners and entrepreneurs - Speakers and presenters - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation
Check out our sponsor, the Podcast Rooms for all of your video podcast needs: podcast-room.com
---
About Ben Hanlin: Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.
About the podcast: "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.
Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.
🎧 Listen / Watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
📩 Work with Ben: https://www.benhanlin.com/
---
FOLLOW BEN: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin
---
🎤 FOLLOW BRENT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brentforrestercomedy Website: https://www.brentforrester.com/about
How do creative people turn ideas into reality? Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More from What's The Trick?
How do you turn just £27 into a billion-dollar business? Grenade founder Alan Barratt joins Ben Hanlin to reveal the incredible story behind building one of the UK's most successful nutrition brands.
What makes someone impossible to ignore when they speak?
Dragon’s Den told Rob Law his business was worthless. What happened next turned Trunki into a global success story.
Simon Painter went from an unemployed classical violinist to creating and producing some of the biggest live entertainment shows in the world, including The Illusionists and Now You See Me Live.
The Summer Social 5 brings together highlights from three incredible guests: America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin, Mischief Theatre co-founder Henry Lewis and The Simpsons & The Office writer Brant Forrester. Discover the stories, creative processes and career lessons behind three of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment.