No. 413 - Ryan Cunningham on Producing and Directing Comedy

We talk to the incredible producer and director, Ryan Cunningham! Ryan shares her journey from studying film at Rhode Island School of Design to working in comedy. She and Jason discuss her early fascination with film, pivotal experiences, and her eventual shift to comedy and television production. Ryan details her notable work on shows like 'Human Giant,' 'Broad City,' and 'Inside Amy Schumer,' and her transition to directing. She discusses the importance of storytelling, her approach to pitching ideas, and the significance of embracing neurodivergent perspectives in comedy. Additionally, Ryan gives insight into her theater directing experiences and her course through GOLD Comedy. Sign up for Ryan's Dec. 1st "Build and Pitch" course! There are 4 payment options: 1 payment: myrootabl.com/r/jr73igUk?rootabl=thereitispod 2 payments: myrootabl.com/r/Oi4HlKFM?rootabl=thereitispod 3 payments: myrootabl.com/r/Xm1WwQuU?rootabl=thereitispod 4 payments: myrootabl.com/r/PwBJpYFM?rootabl=thereitispod Instagram: @RyanECunningham, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis