When Isabel Met Aviva Podcast
@whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social
🎙️A podcast about romcoms, female-driven screenwriting, and breaking into the industry! Hosted by: Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin.
Latest episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/125GGUp1TJg7jRegaGoEyM?si=94881e13ffcb44f1
Latest episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/125GGUp1TJg7jRegaGoEyM?si=94881e13ffcb44f1
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Loved the interview with #CarleySmale - and hearing she spent four months in my hometown #Ottawa for her work on the #Hallmark movies. I think Ottawa is THE Hallmark town - We always see "snow" on the ground in the summer :)
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Loved the interview with #CarleySmale - and hearing she spent four months in my hometown #Ottawa for her work on the #Hallmark movies. I think Ottawa is THE Hallmark town - We always see "snow" on the ground in the summer :)
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You’ve Got Smale…Again! (Interview with Carley Smale)
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November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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BIG NEWS!!
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
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For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
Paramount Press Express | BET+ ORIGINAL FILM, CHRISTMAS BY DESIGN, PREMIERES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
The Film Stars Danielle LaRoach, Lamon Archey, Celeste Seda, and Monanik Dugar https://youtu.be/Xd2ZEjllKgY?si=QvsjOQu3WaG1cDg8 [WATCH TRAILER](https://y
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November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
BIG NEWS!!
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
Thank you so much! She has such an impressive history!
Such a great interview. Love her "second education" outside of school. The trajectory of your interviewees are so eclectic but yeah what a resume Claire has!
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank you so much! She has such an impressive history!
So excited to share today's episode featuring Emmy-winning director/editor, Claire Scanlon! She directed SET IT UP (one of our fave romcoms) and so many iconic TV episodes, including THE OFFICE, MINDY PROJECT, the list goes on! #ScriptSky open.spotify.com/episode/7hGC...
5.9 - Set It Up! (Interview with Claire Scanlon)
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November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
So excited to share today's episode featuring Emmy-winning director/editor, Claire Scanlon! She directed SET IT UP (one of our fave romcoms) and so many iconic TV episodes, including THE OFFICE, MINDY PROJECT, the list goes on! #ScriptSky open.spotify.com/episode/7hGC...
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I was sad there was no romcom-specific panel. Would love to host a @whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social panel in the future!
I might even enter the 2026 contest! I haven't entered a contest in a few years plus, but this one is appealing!
Had a positive first AFF experience! The panels were inspiring, but my favorite part was chatting with literally everyone around me. It felt like a screenwriting utopia -- I simply approached someone with a badge, and we became instant friends. I wish everyday life were like that. #ScriptSky
October 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I was sad there was no romcom-specific panel. Would love to host a @whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social panel in the future!
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AND I got to meet a @whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social guest in the wild, Julia Yorks! #ScriptSky
October 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
AND I got to meet a @whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social guest in the wild, Julia Yorks! #ScriptSky
New episode alert! We chat with @paulinawarda.bsky.social, an OG Screenwriting Twitter friend! She’s a screenwriter, producer, podcaster, and content creator. Check it out?!
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October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New episode alert! We chat with @paulinawarda.bsky.social, an OG Screenwriting Twitter friend! She’s a screenwriter, producer, podcaster, and content creator. Check it out?!
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October 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We interviewed Sofia Alvarez! She adapted the TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE trilogy, in addition to ALONG FOR THE RIDE! Check it out?!
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5.6 - To All The Screenplays I Wrote Before (Interview with Sofia Alvarez)
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October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We interviewed Sofia Alvarez! She adapted the TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE trilogy, in addition to ALONG FOR THE RIDE! Check it out?!
open.spotify.com/episode/0kXe...
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#Podcast #WomeninFilm #ScriptSky
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#Podcast #WomeninFilm #ScriptSky
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Happy 2 Year Anniversary you too!❤️
New episode alert! We interviewed Julia Yorks, who is a professional screenwriter, actress, and social media influencer! She has 50k+ followers across all social platforms, which is wild!
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October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy 2 Year Anniversary you too!❤️
New episode alert! We interviewed Julia Yorks, who is a professional screenwriter, actress, and social media influencer! She has 50k+ followers across all social platforms, which is wild!
open.spotify.com/episode/29RP...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
New episode alert! We interviewed Julia Yorks, who is a professional screenwriter, actress, and social media influencer! She has 50k+ followers across all social platforms, which is wild!
open.spotify.com/episode/29RP...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUja...
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Who wants to give us five stars on Spotify?! We are up to 40! Thank youuuuuu!
October 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Who wants to give us five stars on Spotify?! We are up to 40! Thank youuuuuu!
Thank you so much!!! We are recording the table read tomorrow -- can't wait!
Another great episode - it was really fun to listen to Rebecca describe how the whole script came together & those key scenes that resonated. It's a fun movie.
Also tune in soon - you'll get to listen to the table read of Isabel's #ZachEfron script with actors. Looking forward to that!
Also tune in soon - you'll get to listen to the table read of Isabel's #ZachEfron script with actors. Looking forward to that!
New episode alert! Interview with Rebecca Ewing who co-wrote LOVE HARD aka the best holiday romcom ever made on a streamer!! Check it out?! #ScriptSky open.spotify.com/episode/7pYM...
October 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Thank you so much!!! We are recording the table read tomorrow -- can't wait!
New episode alert! Interview with Rebecca Ewing who co-wrote LOVE HARD aka the best holiday romcom ever made on a streamer!! Check it out?! #ScriptSky open.spotify.com/episode/7pYM...
5.4 - The Best Holiday Romcom on Netflix (Interview with Rebecca Ewing)
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October 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New episode alert! Interview with Rebecca Ewing who co-wrote LOVE HARD aka the best holiday romcom ever made on a streamer!! Check it out?! #ScriptSky open.spotify.com/episode/7pYM...
Just recorded one of our longest interviews yet!!!! Homework for you all: Rewatch LOVE HARD! #ScriptSky
September 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Just recorded one of our longest interviews yet!!!! Homework for you all: Rewatch LOVE HARD! #ScriptSky
New NOBODY WANTS THIS trailer just dropped: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B66w... #ScriptSky
Nobody Wants This | Season 2 Official Trailer | Netflix
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September 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
New NOBODY WANTS THIS trailer just dropped: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B66w... #ScriptSky
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I don't know why this revelation only occurred to me yesterday after YEARS of querying, but I sent a script to a producer yesterday and ended it with: "When should I check in with you next?" And then I received an answer. So simple! Communication! Who knew! #ScriptSky
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I don't know why this revelation only occurred to me yesterday after YEARS of querying, but I sent a script to a producer yesterday and ended it with: "When should I check in with you next?" And then I received an answer. So simple! Communication! Who knew! #ScriptSky
We now have 60 members in our pod Discord, and it's so much fun! Who wants to join us?! #ScriptSky
September 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We now have 60 members in our pod Discord, and it's so much fun! Who wants to join us?! #ScriptSky
Omg thank you!!!
This episode is kicking off my morning with a smile!
The world needs more romance and laughs, for sure 💖 Tune in and enjoy!
The world needs more romance and laughs, for sure 💖 Tune in and enjoy!
Wanted to share that we interviewed the screenwriter of FREAKY FRIDAY on the pod this week! A dream come true! Check it out?! open.spotify.com/episode/1va6...
September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Omg thank you!!!
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Great interview. Heather's journey was super interesting to listen to - these stories are always so informative. I'm also excited to hear more about Isabel's rom com!
September 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Great interview. Heather's journey was super interesting to listen to - these stories are always so informative. I'm also excited to hear more about Isabel's rom com!
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These ladies keep outdoing themselves. Great listen!
Wanted to share that we interviewed the screenwriter of FREAKY FRIDAY on the pod this week! A dream come true! Check it out?! open.spotify.com/episode/1va6...
5.3 - We're Freaking Out! (Interview with Heather Hach Hearne)
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September 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
These ladies keep outdoing themselves. Great listen!
Wanted to share that we interviewed the screenwriter of FREAKY FRIDAY on the pod this week! A dream come true! Check it out?! open.spotify.com/episode/1va6...
5.3 - We're Freaking Out! (Interview with Heather Hach Hearne)
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September 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Wanted to share that we interviewed the screenwriter of FREAKY FRIDAY on the pod this week! A dream come true! Check it out?! open.spotify.com/episode/1va6...
Editing a new interview for this Wednesday, and we are **freaking out**!!!!
September 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Editing a new interview for this Wednesday, and we are **freaking out**!!!!
New episode alert! An LA recap and our thoughts re: MY OXFORD YEAR. Check it out?!
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August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New episode alert! An LA recap and our thoughts re: MY OXFORD YEAR. Check it out?!
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