In this episode of In The Cut Podcast, we break down one of the most chaotic episodes of "Atlanta" with writer and actor Kyra Jones (QUEENS - ABC, WOKE - HULU). From the tense cold open to a truly wild goose chase across Atlanta, we dive into every anxiety-inducing moment of the episode. We also get into the deeper themes of this one-man-against-the-world adventure, and how this episode turns from a wild ride into a true nightmare. Kyra also shares her best tips on breaking into a writer's room and developing your own TV show. Whether you’re a writer or a fan of great storytelling, this is the place to understand the craft of television writing. 

Chapters: 

0:00 - Intro: The Podcast & The Barbershop Episode 

0:19 - Episode Summary: The Most Stressful Episode of 'Atlanta' 

1:23 - Guest Introduction: Kyra Jones, Writer, Actor & Producer 

2:03 - Fade In / Fade Out: 'Atlanta' Edition 

5:28 - The Cold Open & The Unspoken Rules of the Black Barbershop 

9:26 - Paper Boi's Wild Ride With Bibby Begins 

13:02 - The Promise of Leftovers Instead of Lunch 

19:51 - A Haircut at Last? The Final Confrontation 

25:24 - The Writer's Journey: Indie Creator to TV Staff Writer 

28:05 - Developing Selling Your Own TV Shows 

34:08 - Closing Remarks & Podcast Outro

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Produced by: Raenbo Media & Video Del Mar

Host & Executive Producer: Rae Benjamin

Director & Executive Producer: Joseph Fuentes

Original Music by: Michael Shann aka MadOne

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Season 2 Credits:

Key Set PA

Jose Medina Rodriguez

Set PAs

Cathie Arteaga

Julio Correa

Jordan Patton

Terrence Little

Michael Shann III

Post-Production PA

Johan Barry

Writer’s Assistants

Ra Djhuty

Balla-Gabriele Laura Ferdinand

Keith A. Wallace

PR/Marketing Assistants

Marcy Best

Tiffany D. Pinkney