TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 409: The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton
What does it really take to break into comics, animation, and film—and stay there?
In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and sit down with screenwriter Brandon Easton to talk about the grind behind his career—and the truth most people don’t hear.
From hustling at conventions in the ’90s…to navigating industry politics…
to becoming the head writer on Iyanu…Brandon shares the real path: the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the decisions that change everything.
This isn’t theory. This is lived experience.
You’ll hear:
🎙️What the “grind” actually looks like (then vs now)
🎙️ The role of networking, reputation, and showing up
🎙️ The hidden politics of comics, TV, and film
🎙️ Why finishing your work matters more than anything else
🎙️ The mindset shift that separates dreamers from working writers
And one of the most important truths you’ll hear all year:
🎤 “Finish what you start.”
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00:00 Upcoming film and past projects
08:29 Getting started in comics
14:16 Challenges for black writers
20:31 Navigating personas in Hollywood
26:15 Reflecting on a failed book
31:32 Leaving Blizzard to pursue TV
36:54 Leaving Blizzard for creative control
42:39 Building a healthy writing team
46:32 Expanding characters and storylines
50:20 Graphic novel resurgence and future plans
54:41 Cross-cultural collaboration and creativity
59:59 Early career struggles and advice
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