Episode 73 - Scott Dikkers

Scott Dikkers founded the world’s first humor website, TheOnion.com, in 1995. A few years earlier he helped found the original Onion newspaper. He’s served as The Onion’s owner and editor-in-chief, on and off, for much of the last quarter century. Scott is also the Author of the book,' How to Write Funny', which is the basis of the Writing with The Onion program he created and  teaches at The Second City Training Center in Chicago. Scott has also written and directed several award-winning short films, and two feature films, Spaceman, and Bad Meat. He also hosts his own podcast,' The Comedy Insider Podcast'. We talk writing comedy, the problem(s) with making comedy today, and what makes things funny amongst a ton of other stuff. Show notes-- The Roaring 21 Century - A short film I made in college.-- Marc Bienstock - Producer. I'll be the TA for his production class at Drexel University. -- Dexter (TV Series)-- 26 Year to see Every Asshole He Went to Highschool With On Night Before Thanksgiving-- Breaking Bad-- King of Comedy-- Sacred Cows ContactScott Dikkers- Official Site- Twitter- PodcastDave Bullis- Official Site- Twitter- Facebook- YoutubeSupport the Podcast!1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Buy on Amazon.com using my affiliate link4. Buy Final Draft screenwriting software using my affiliate link5. Buy Jason Brubaker's, 'How to Sell Your Movie' course via my affiliate link6. Buy Jason's Brubaker, '101 Short Film Ideas' book for only $7!7. My Podcast Amazon wish list Subscribe to the Podcast-- Podbean -- iTunes -- StitcherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-make-your-movie-podcast-a-filmmaking-and-screenwriting-show--4508418/support.