The LZ Granderson Show
The LZ Granderson Show
Podcast Description
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics including immigration, race relations, mental health, music, and political commentary. Recent episodes have delved into discussions such as the impact of colorism in politics, the realities of independent journalism during protests, and the role of music in societal change, making it a thought-provoking listen for diverse audiences.
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
Justin Britt-Gibson, co-executive producer and writer of Lanterns, joins LZ Granderson for a conversation about bringing comic book characters to life and finding his voice in Hollywood. Justin discusses the reception to Lanterns, adapting its comic book origins, the conversations inside the writers’ room and how fear shapes the story. Plus, he shares his approach to writing the pivotal episode “Lights Out.”
Justin also reflects on growing up with parents in journalism, his path to screenwriting and his experience working on Deadwood. Then, LZ and Justin discuss navigating Hollywood, what happened with Star Wars and the dream projects he hopes to tackle next.
00:00 Intro
01:42 Justin Britt Gibson joins the show
02:08 Reception to 'Lanterns' – Co-Executive Producer of 'Lanterns'
09:10 What was the conversation like in the writer's room?
14:15 'Lanterns' theme of fear
22:50 Growing up with parents working in journalism
25:35 Justin's path towards becoming a screenwriter
31:20 Working on 'Deadwood'
34:22 Writing the pivotal episode 'Lights Out' of 'Lanterns'
41:05 Figuring out Hollywood
44:40 What happened with Star Wars?
50:20 Justin's dream projects
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