Joel Cohen, Emmy-winning writer/producer "The Simpsons." and co-author "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football"
Welcome to Joel Cohen, Emmy award-winning writer/producer "The Simpsons." and co-author "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football"
Joel Cohen's Background:
· Joel is a writer and producer for "The Simpsons," having won three Emmys and a Peabody award. (we had a humorous exchange about the mystery of receiving a Peabody award)
The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football:
· Joel and Dan Patrick co-authored the book "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football."
· Origin of the collaboration: Joel reached out to Dan Patrick with the idea for a funny book about football.
· The book's release date was September 5, and they've been working on it for a year and a half.
· Joel praises Dan Patrick's humor and willingness to collaborate.
Book Content and Style:
· The book is a humorous take on NFL history, including true stories, jokes, and baseless conspiracies.
· Covers every team, player, and many Superbowl moments.
· Features contributions from writers of popular shows like "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," and more.
· The book blends recollections, funny moments, and anecdotes about football.
· We discuss how collaboration is key in both TV writing and book writing.
Favorite Book Passage:
· Joel reads a passage from the book about Don Malbach, the Detroit Lions' long snapper, adding humor and illustrations.
· Emphasizes how humor and storytelling contribute to the book's narrative.
Business of Writing and Entertainment:
· Discusses the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry.
· Addresses the need to ensure that writing remains a viable career path.
· Mentions AI as a looming threat to writers and actors.
· Talks about the importance of fair compensation for creators.
Future Trends in Entertainment:
· Recognizes the fragmentation of content and the rise of niche audiences.
· Highlights the potential impact of AI on content creation.
· Mentions the need for creators to adapt to changing media landscapes.
Future Projects:
· Expresses interest in writing another book and exploring other movie and TV ideas.
· Discusses how the strike has temporarily frozen some of his projects but remains creatively active.
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