Episode 125: Dylan Cohen—Why Creative People Shouldn’t Box Themselves Into One Lane

On Episode 125, I'm joined by Screenwriter and Actor: Dylan Cohen! We discuss his journey writing on the Netflix series YOU, how he navigated the fear and anxiety of moving across the country to Los Angeles, crucial storytelling lessons regarding character intention and emotional arcs, stepping in front of the camera with his sketch comedy channel, finding a creative community in LA, and his personal advice for aspiring writers and performers.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcastinterview #podcastepisode #fullepisode #netflixyou #youseries #netflixseries #joegoldberg #writersroom #TVWriter #tvproduction #behindthescenes #screenwriting #screenwriter #storytelling #scriptwriting #characterarcs #screenwritingtips #writingcommunity #writerlifestyle #indiefilmmaker #filmmaking #sketchcomedy #comedian #actor #acting #comedyskits #contentcreator #creatoreconomy #creativeadvice #hollywoodjourney #entertainmentindustry #overcomingfear #impostersyndrome #creativecommunity #pursueyourpassion #careeradvice #quinnipiac 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 125! 00:10 — About Dylan05:05 — Moving from Connecticut to Los Angeles 08:40 — Working in the Writers' Room for Netflix's YOU 12:27 — How to Excel in a TV Writers' Room 16:44 — Key Storytelling Lessons from YOU23:01 — Stepping in Front of the Camera & Launching a Sketch Comedy Channel 28:03 — Finding a Comedic Voice & Writing Authentic, Relatable Content 33:05 — The Importance of Collaboration & Building Community in LA 37:00 — Advice for Breaking Into the Entertainment Industry 46:21 — Get to Know You's56:11 — Outro & Closing Thoughts