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1562: How to Produce a Hit HBO Show With Archie Gips

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Wahl Street & McMillions (HBO Max) producer Archie Gips. Archie is the president of Unrealistic Ideas in which he is partnered with well-known film star Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson.  

  • Municipal is CRUSHING! (1:58)
  • The hard work it takes to own a business. (4:04)
  • A peek behind the scenes of scripting a reality show. (5:22)
  • What is a ‘soft script’? (7:30)
  • How to structure an effective story. (9:07)
  • The value of focus groups. (12:21)
  • Why non-scripted business models aren’t as sexy as people would think. (13:21)
  • How the pandemic impacted the production of Wahl Street. (17:37)
  • The importance of being a problem solver. (19:45)
  • The value of improv training in being a better leader. (21:21)
  • The pivotal moments that shaped the person he is today. (23:21)
  • The project he is most proud of. (27:41)
  • Why great ideas can come from ANYONE. (31:43)
  • The weeding-out process of creating a hit show. (37:16)
  • Why he is a HUGE fan of editors. (39:45)
  • The treacherous process of selling and pitching a project. (41:01)
  • Not all buyers are created equal. (45:31)
  • Are there particular challenges working with talent? (48:02)
  • What future projects are on the horizon? (50:18)
  • The common mistakes new producers tend to make. (52:49)
  • What drives him to continue to do what he does? (54:35)
  • How does he balance work and home life? (57:39)

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