#338: Alex Rubens, Returns
Writer Alex Rubens stops by the bungalow and discusses his shift to working on more animated shows, the intricacies of being a showrunner, wanting to write when he isn’t working, and more!
Alex’s IMDb.
00:00 – Introduction.
01:41 – Alex slates his name.
05:38 – Dating, therapy and podcasts.
10:03 – Moving to animation since our last interview.
14:42 – How does one become a showrunner.
22:02 – Showrunner duties on Krapopolis.
23:55 – Differences between writing animation and live action.
27:11 – Making corporate decisions as a showrunner.
29:15 – Post production in animation.
31:06 – Writing alongside animators.
33:33 – Rick and Morty interactions and cult phenonemon feedback.
36:38 – The Rick and Morty writer’s room.
39:10 – Writing puberty jokes on Big Mouth.
41:51 – Writer interviews.
44:30 – Animation not being WGA.
46:07 – Sourcing writing talent.
47:26 – Working all year.
52:37 – Casting.
55:20 – Avoiding positive feedback as a showrunner.
57:55 – What Alex does to step away.
1:04:34 – Who took a chance on Alex.
Listen to Alex’s first episode of Box Angeles, #137.
