562 - Finish Line Blues
John and Craig discuss the confusing phenomenon of post-scriptum depression. They explain why even a good experience can feel like loss and offer tips for how to move on. We also cover the difficulty of balancing timelines in parallel storylines. Follow up this week includes a fuller explanation of the Monty Hall and a passionate defense of short films. In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss our favorite party game: Codenames. Links: WGA Animation Pledge Scriptnotes Seasons 9 & 10, subscribe for all episodes and premium perks here Download Highland 2 for free if you’re a university student! Article Option Services The Optionist and Story Scout Check out the Interesting Newsletter on Shorts John’s short film God WGA Offers Trans Health Coverage The Rehearsal Nathan Fielder’s new show on HBO Max Kevin Wald’s Con Cryptics write in to ask@johnaugust.com if you can figure it out! Codenames Game, Codenames with Pictures, and more in the Codenames Universe! Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Twitter John August on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Adam Pineless (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.