Episode 307: Actors and Writers on Strike - What Does this Mean for Your Favorite Shows?

• Scenario 1: 

• Reni runs a small upcoming streaming network and is trying to grow the user base as fast as possible to make the network profitable. She has a reasonable budget to produce an exclusive mini-series. Should she pay the actors and writers well or invest more money in other activities such as promoting the series and increasing the performance of the network?

• Scenario 2:  

• Reah is a mega fan who collects all the memorabilia for her favorite show. She even rents some storage space to store all she has collected over the years. She found out that the writer’s strike has delayed production of the next season. Should she try to write a few episodes and send it to the production staff to help get the show started? 

• Scenario 3:  

• Ryan has written for many comedy shows over the 10 years of his career. To make ends meet he usually holds another 2 jobs while writing. Now with the WGA strike, he is in desperate need of another job to pay his bills. What should he do to ensure he can afford life?