Rob Yescombe, Writer and Director – E166

Episode 166 of the The Indie Magazine Podcast podcast, hosted by The Indie Magazine, titled "Rob Yescombe, Writer and Director – E166" was published on November 14, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

November 14, 2025 ·43m · The Indie Magazine Podcast

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Summary

Where does an idea come from? Is writing a sacred experience, or more of a job? What does a career as a writer look like? If you’re looking for answers, look no further than Rob Yescombe!Rob’s career has taken him from speedily writing international television to writing on major video game titles, and from Netflix and Prime Video releases in the last few years to a beloved mystery game that he recently regained the rights to. We discuss process, inspiration, and the daily grind of a working writer. If you’re interested in becoming a screenwriter, games writer, or writing in general, this episode is for you!Be sure you send today’s episode to anyone looking to learn more about writing, follow and connect with Rob with the links in our show notes, and thanks again for giving it a listen.—Get in touch with and follow Rob Yescombe: - IMDB – Rob Yescombe- LinkedIn- Instagram – @robyescombe- Curtis Brown – Rob Yescombe—Bio:“Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee), his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its release in 2021.More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 feature JACKPOT for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigco Entertainment (SPY, A SIMPLE FAVOUR).” – via The Curtis Brown Group—Recent News:- The Hollywood Reporter: "Screenwriter Rob Yescombe Regains Rights to VR Game ‘The Invisible Hours’"- Medium: "Rob Yescombe: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker"- The Filmmakers Podcast: "From Video Games to Filmmaking: Rob Yescombe’s Journey"—Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment!Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years.Thanks again for listening!

Episode Description

Where does an idea come from? Is writing a sacred experience, or more of a job? What does a career as a writer look like? If you’re looking for answers, look no further than Rob Yescombe!

Rob’s career has taken him from speedily writing international television to writing on major video game titles, and from Netflix and Prime Video releases in the last few years to a beloved mystery game that he recently regained the rights to.

We discuss process, inspiration, and the daily grind of a working writer. If you’re interested in becoming a screenwriter, games writer, or writing in general, this episode is for you!

Be sure you send today’s episode to anyone looking to learn more about writing, follow and connect with Rob with the links in our show notes, and thanks again for giving it a listen.

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Get in touch with and follow Rob Yescombe:

- IMDB – Rob Yescombe

- LinkedIn

- Instagram – @robyescombe

- Curtis Brown – Rob Yescombe

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Bio:“Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee), his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its release in 2021.

More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 feature JACKPOT for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigco Entertainment (SPY, A SIMPLE FAVOUR).” – via The Curtis Brown Group

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Recent News:

- The Hollywood Reporter: "Screenwriter Rob Yescombe Regains Rights to VR Game ‘The Invisible Hours’"

- Medium: "Rob Yescombe: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker"

- The Filmmakers Podcast: "From Video Games to Filmmaking: Rob Yescombe’s Journey"

—

Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment!

Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years.

Thanks again for listening!