Scriptnotes is a weekly screenwriting podcast hosted by screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin, covering writing craft, the business of film and television, and copyright and work-for-hire law. The show has 20 episodes in its feed and a typical length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A long-running screenwriting show with a highly rated, engaged industry audience
- 2,452 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about an hour cover craft and industry topics, with guests such as Aaron Sorkin and Zoe Kazan.
- Listeners are writers and industry people, a fit for software, screenwriting tools and education products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover writing craft and industry topics such as 'How Would This Be a Crime?' with no explicit flags in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | johnaugust.com/scriptnotes |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id462495496 |
| RSS feed | scriptnotes.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 756 - Archetypes | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| 755 - Directing Your Writing | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 28 min |
| 754 - East of Eden with Zoe Kazan | 2026-09-29 | 54 min |
| 753 - The One with Aaron Sorkin | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 7 min |
| 752 - General Meetings | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 13 min |
| 751 - Assembling a Career with Erin Gibson | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 0 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
About Scriptnotes Podcast
Scriptnotes is a weekly screenwriting podcast hosted by John August and Craig Mazin. Per the feed and the show's description, episodes discuss screenwriting, the film and television industry, and topics such as copyright and work-for-hire law. The feed lists 20 episodes, released on a weekly cadence with a median length of about 60 minutes.
John August's website describes him as a screenwriter whose credits include Big Fish and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and notes that the site has run since 2003. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,452 ratings with an average of 4.8 and a listing date of 2011. Listener estimates in this profile are inferred from ratings, not published by the show.
The show has no sponsors visible in the feed. Estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. It suits screenwriting software, education and creative tool brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Scriptnotes Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Scriptnotes Podcast
How much does Scriptnotes Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement booked.
What is Scriptnotes Podcast about?
Scriptnotes is a weekly screenwriting podcast hosted by John August and Craig Mazin. It covers writing craft, the film and TV industry, and legal topics such as copyright and work-for-hire.
How do I contact Scriptnotes Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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