On this episode of The Showrunner Whisperer (produced by Multiverse of Color,) we welcome STEVE YOCKEY as our latest guest as Andy Behbakht chats with him about how he joined the world of Hollywood as a screenwriter and exploring his personal journey in becoming a showrunner for the first time. Before landing the role as the showrunner for The Flight Attendant, and now his new series, Dead Boy Detectives, we explore Steve's origin story of how he first got into Hollywood and what crucial lessons he learned from his first TV gigs, including Supernatural, before entering into the role as showrunner for the first time. Steve also shares about dealing with the challenges of entering the world of showrunning during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he breaks down the creation of the Dead Boy Detectives TV show, while taking part of the larger Sandman universe, and what is next for him. WARNING: This interview features SPOILERS from Dead Boy Detectives season 1, which is now streaming exclusively on Netflix, so be prepared for plot details related to the new series and more! DISCLAIMER: If there’s any information by our guests you want to share through your platforms, publications, or channels, we would kindly ask you to please link back to the original episode you are quoting from and source The Showrunner Whisperer (via Multiverse of Color.) Through social media, tag us @ShowrunnerTalk & @MultiverseColor on Twitter/X, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @TheMultiverseOfColor on Instagram/Threads, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on Facebook, or @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on TikTok. We thank you in advance for supporting, crediting, and tuning in to The Showrunner Whisperer! Visit & Contact: Website | [email protected] | @AndyBehbakht Social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Amazon Music | Deezer | Gaana | Podcast Index | Castbox | Podcast Addict | Radio Public | YouTube Podcast | Audible | Podbean | Multiverse of Color’s Podcasts | 

On this episode of The Showrunner Whisperer (produced by Multiverse of Color,) we welcome MARK VERHEIDEN as our latest guest as Andy Behbakht chats with him about how he joined the world of Hollywood as a screenwriter and exploring his personal journey in becoming a showrunner for the first time. Before landing the role as the showrunner for Swamp Thing, we explore Mark's origin story of how he first got into Hollywood and what prominent lessons he learned from his first TV/movie gigs before entering into the role as showrunner for the first time. Mark also shares about dealing with the sudden ending of Swamp Thing, what could have been in store for Season 2 and what is next for him. DISCLAIMER: If there’s any information by our guests you want to share through your platforms, publications, or channels, we would kindly ask you to please link back to the original episode you are quoting from and source The Showrunner Whisperer (via Multiverse of Color.) Through social media, tag us @ShowrunnerTalk & @MultiverseColor on Twitter/X, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @TheMultiverseOfColor on Instagram/Threads, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on Facebook, or @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on TikTok. We thank you in advance for supporting, crediting, and tuning in to The Showrunner Whisperer! Visit & Contact: Website | [email protected] | @AndyBehbakht Social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Amazon Music | Deezer | Gaana | Podcast Index | Castbox | Podcast Addict | Radio Public | YouTube Podcast | Audible | Podbean | Multiverse of Color’s Podcasts | 

On this episode of The Showrunner Whisperer (produced by Multiverse of Color,) we welcome KETO SHIMIZU as our first guest as our Andy chats with her about how she joined the world of Hollywood as a screenwriter and explores her personal journey in becoming a showrunner for the first time. Before landing the role as the co-showrunner for DC's Legends of Tomorrow, we explore Keto's origin story of how she first got into Hollywood and what she learned from her first TV/movie gigs before transitioning into the role as showrunner for the first time. Keto also shares about dealing with Legends of Tomorrow not being picked up for another season during a network shake-up, the power of the fandom, potential season 8 arcs, and what is next for her. DISCLAIMER: If there’s any information by our guests you want to share through your platforms, publications, or channels, we would kindly ask you to please link back to the original episode you are quoting from and source The Showrunner Whisperer (via Multiverse of Color.) Through social media, tag us @ShowrunnerTalk & @MultiverseColor on Twitter/X, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @TheMultiverseOfColor on Instagram/Threads, @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on Facebook, or @ShowrunnerWhisperer & @MultiverseOfColor on TikTok. We thank you in advance for supporting, crediting, and tuning in to The Showrunner Whisperer! Visit & Contact: Website | [email protected] | @AndyBehbakht Social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Amazon Music | Deezer | Gaana | Podcast Index | Castbox | Podcast Addict | Radio Public | YouTube Podcast | Audible | Podbean | Multiverse of Color’s Podcasts | 

To celebrate the official one-year anniversary of the launch of Multiverse of Color (formerly known as The Marvel Report,) we at Multiverse of Color are extremely proud to announce the website's first Original Podcast: The Showrunner Whisperer! Hosted by Multiverse of Color editor-in-chief Andy Behbakht (Senior Writer/Interviewer at Screen Rant, Host/Producer of The Flash Podcast,) The Showrunner Whisperer is a new entertainment industry show that takes you inside the minds of television showrunners in Hollywood behind your favorite TV shows and what goes into the job of a showrunner.  On this prequel installment of The Showrunner Whisperer, Andy introduces himself to new listeners, how this new show, which was put into development all the way back in August 2022, came about as part of Multiverse of Color, and what fans will be able to look forward to as several episodes have already been recorded with various showrunners. Join The Showrunner Whisperer starting on Wednesday, March 20, and be sure to follow and subscribe to the show through the links below! Visit & Contact: Website | [email protected] | @AndyBehbakht Social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music |