HOW TO: Fill Needs and Evolve as a Writer (w/ Brandon Scott Wolf)

This week on the Pod, the guys chop it up with writer/comedian Brandon Scott Wolf, who proves that putting in the work—whether it’s daily pages or building friendships—pays off in big, weird, and wonderful ways. He walks us through the very unconventional path that led to becoming a contributing writer on SNL’s Weekend Update (spoiler: it involves his iconic site DateBrandonScottWolf.com [RIP]), working with Neil Patrick Harris on Best Time Ever, and why waiting around for your reps to call isn’t the move. You want the gig? You go get the gig. We also talk about Brandon’s early role in Will Smith's YouTube channel, which basically invented the idea of celebs leaning into digital content and parasocial marketing—a strategy that’s everywhere now. Plus, Brandon brings a ton of his own projects to the table (seriously, he’s pitching left and right), digs into the importance of building out your own IP, and shares why his current, totally unexpected job is actually a perfect fit once you hear the backstory. A STORY: DATE BRANDON SCOTT WOLF BRANDON'S IMDB BRANDON'S WEBSITE