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Shane Isheev joins Takaya Honda for a proper behind-the-scenes deep dive into the Neighbours writers’ room, life as a script producer, fan backlash, storylines that changed direction, and the wild plots that never made it to air. What we get into: · Going from Neighbours superfan to script producer · How a script department actually works · NCIS Sydney and the difference between soap and crime drama · Plotting hundreds of episodes a year · Actors pushing back on scripts · David’s final story and whether David and Aaron should have returned · Fan reaction, criticism and not being able to explain the “why” · Finn Kelly, amnesia and the joy of ridiculous soap · The emotional weight of the 2022 finale · COVID-era storytelling challenges · Mackenzie’s story and meaningful representation · The lost Amy Williams twist · The planned earthquake that never happened just tak. is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: Why? Support Just Tak on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justtak Promotion / Links: Follow Shane Isheev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneisheev/ Watch NCIS: Sydney Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/ncis-sydney/ Sponsors: https://beautyboat.com/ RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook