Josh
@joshsafran.bsky.social
Guns, girls, & Gypsy; not in that order. Creator/Showrunner HBOMax's GOSSIP GIRL, Hulu's SOUNDTRACK, ABC's QUANTICO. Also showrunner of SMASH (S2) and EP of the OG GG. Currently writing for A24, UTV and myself.
What does texting STOP to end mean? Because these politicals texts, they never end. It's like chopping off one head of a hydra.
March 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What does texting STOP to end mean? Because these politicals texts, they never end. It's like chopping off one head of a hydra.
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If you work at the Washington Post, now is the time to resign. You’re a part of this now.
March 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If you work at the Washington Post, now is the time to resign. You’re a part of this now.
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COMMON SIDE EFFECTS is low-key awesome and it's so nice to hear Mike Judge doing animated voices again.
February 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS is low-key awesome and it's so nice to hear Mike Judge doing animated voices again.
It was between me and someone else for a job last summer that I worked really hard on and did not get, and it was just announced that the project was just shelved out of nowhere, and I'm incredibly proud of the current thing I'm working on, so small reminder that some things happen for a reason...
February 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It was between me and someone else for a job last summer that I worked really hard on and did not get, and it was just announced that the project was just shelved out of nowhere, and I'm incredibly proud of the current thing I'm working on, so small reminder that some things happen for a reason...
It's amazing how much everything pushes their AI on you these days. They're so desperate for you to accept because they spent so much money/time on it. I get a kick out of clicking "dismiss" on Apple and Gmail daily. Go f*ck yourselves!
February 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It's amazing how much everything pushes their AI on you these days. They're so desperate for you to accept because they spent so much money/time on it. I get a kick out of clicking "dismiss" on Apple and Gmail daily. Go f*ck yourselves!
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Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors.
I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.
I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.
February 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors.
I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.
I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.
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Crockett on Trump's relatively high approval: We've gotta do better at education. People don't understand. But you will understand when your Medicaid goes away. You will understand when planes continue to fall out of the sky... maybe Sleepy Joe is what we wanted, bc we could at least sleep at night.
February 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Crockett on Trump's relatively high approval: We've gotta do better at education. People don't understand. But you will understand when your Medicaid goes away. You will understand when planes continue to fall out of the sky... maybe Sleepy Joe is what we wanted, bc we could at least sleep at night.
Being a dad has changed many things about my life, not only but also my algorithm.
February 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Being a dad has changed many things about my life, not only but also my algorithm.
Microsoft Word update has done it again; another un-asked for change that becomes default. Every time you hit "enter," it moves you down two lines. I found the fix if anyone is looking...
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February 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Microsoft Word update has done it again; another un-asked for change that becomes default. Every time you hit "enter," it moves you down two lines. I found the fix if anyone is looking...
support.microsoft.com/en-us/office...
support.microsoft.com/en-us/office...
I've been slacking a bit lately at the gym cause of the state of the world, but supplementing with more pilates, and enjoying the results of feeling stronger inside for what's to come.
February 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I've been slacking a bit lately at the gym cause of the state of the world, but supplementing with more pilates, and enjoying the results of feeling stronger inside for what's to come.
One of the greatest performances of all time.
The sublime Stockard Channing, born 81 years ago today
February 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
One of the greatest performances of all time.
This is so dispiriting. Fight already! Don’t throw your f*cking hands up.
"What leverage do we have?" says Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "They control the House, the Senate and the presidency; it's their government."
February 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This is so dispiriting. Fight already! Don’t throw your f*cking hands up.
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Many Dem Senators are in "pick your battles" denial. Doesn't matter why right now. What matters is we speak up & demand they stop treating this like normal bipartisan times. The GOP is ok w/ a dictator. They must vote NO. Tell them. I'll start w/ mine. You do yours.
www.schiff.senate.gov/contact/
www.schiff.senate.gov/contact/
January 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Many Dem Senators are in "pick your battles" denial. Doesn't matter why right now. What matters is we speak up & demand they stop treating this like normal bipartisan times. The GOP is ok w/ a dictator. They must vote NO. Tell them. I'll start w/ mine. You do yours.
www.schiff.senate.gov/contact/
www.schiff.senate.gov/contact/
Fun fact: I pitched a sequel to this a couple years ago and the ball rolled semi-far until I was informed that there's no intent to sequelize this, which I respect! It was fun to dream on, but I agree - it should stay one and done.
25 movies that have stayed with you or influenced you. One per day for 25 days, and no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just posters.
Day 7/25
My Best Friend’s Wedding
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#MovieChallenge 🎥🎬
Day 7/25
My Best Friend’s Wedding
#FilmSky
#Movies
#MovieChallenge 🎥🎬
January 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Fun fact: I pitched a sequel to this a couple years ago and the ball rolled semi-far until I was informed that there's no intent to sequelize this, which I respect! It was fun to dream on, but I agree - it should stay one and done.
I often think about how, for years, all I've wanted to do is write positive, romantic, warm, and upbeat series, and every time I pitch one, producers/etc shrug and ask for murder/scandal/betrayal instead. It is next-to-impossible to sell an OC, Gilmore, 90210 unless it's based on IP.
January 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I often think about how, for years, all I've wanted to do is write positive, romantic, warm, and upbeat series, and every time I pitch one, producers/etc shrug and ask for murder/scandal/betrayal instead. It is next-to-impossible to sell an OC, Gilmore, 90210 unless it's based on IP.
While I'm excited for some nominees (Sebastian Stan!), I'm deeply sad that Marianne Jean-Baptiste was not nominated for her incredible performance. (Definitely the best one I saw last year).
January 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
While I'm excited for some nominees (Sebastian Stan!), I'm deeply sad that Marianne Jean-Baptiste was not nominated for her incredible performance. (Definitely the best one I saw last year).
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OH MY DEAR LORD IT WORKED
Update 2
How to shut off copilot
open.substack.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
OH MY DEAR LORD IT WORKED
So scared for the next 2-4+ years.
January 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
So scared for the next 2-4+ years.
Currently touring Dolly's 80s foray into Sheena Easton/Cheryl Ladd territory. open.spotify.com/track/3MdeQL...
Potential New Boyfriend
Dolly Parton · Burlap & Satin · Song · 1983
open.spotify.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Currently touring Dolly's 80s foray into Sheena Easton/Cheryl Ladd territory. open.spotify.com/track/3MdeQL...
Third uber in four days I've been in where the driver is actually watching YouTube and/or IG reels WHILE driving. Third!
January 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Third uber in four days I've been in where the driver is actually watching YouTube and/or IG reels WHILE driving. Third!