Original airdate: 5/4/2017

How long will change take? Should we all just settle in and "wait for a new generation"? Rahm Emmanuel, former White House Chief of Staff, Mayor of Chicago and brother of Ari Emmanual of WME was once quoted in the New York Times saying, "We can't kick the can down the road because we've run out of road." In today's episode, miniseries co-producer and a recurring guest on the show, Yolanda T. Cochran takes the reigns again to ponder what we should realistically expect by way of change in gender parity and politics.

Fellow podcaster, Julie Harris Walker (of "the other 50%" - a Herstory of Hollywood and Herstory of Tech) joins us in the early days of her podcast to share thoughts on: what she's learned from talking to women executives in the business, where the women's movement may have had some shortcomings, and what the outlook of change is looking like.

Likewise, Courtney Daniels, actress, producer and founder of Busted Buggy Entertainment gives some input on whether a "united front" from women is either viable or effective for women in high places in the biz.

And finally, an excerpt from Ryan Murphy's acceptance speech for The Hollywood Reporter's inaugural Equity in Entertainment award makes a case for the argument that patience may not be a virtue.

Breaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.com/breakingtheglass.

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• Little Wooden Church by The Trumpeteers (CC BY)
• Night on the Docks by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)
• Explode by Kellee Maize (CC BY)
• Pigalle by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• July by Kai Engel (CC BY)
• Sunset by Kai Engel (CC BY)
• Takeover by Kellee Maize (CC BY)

Original airdate: 2/16/17

Is the EEOC's investigation into Hollywood's hiring practices of women valid? Are women really not treated equitably in Hollywood. According to Scott Baio, the answer is a resounding "No!"

From teen heartthrob to conservative political activist, Scott Baio has some provocative political ideologies that is fair to say isn't the common mindset in what has traditionally been a very liberally-minded, Democrat-populated town. From speaking at the Republic National Convention to appearing on the conservative Fox News program The Five to decry the government's investigation into hiring practices, Mr. Baio is unafraid and unashamed to make his thoughts and politics known. Good for him! I mean that. I totally disagree with his opinion on the matter, but I _do _commend his fortitude to speak up for what he believes in a town where he has to know it will be met with criticism.

Well, it was the appearance on the aforementioned Fox News program that prompted today's episode of our miniseries "Breaking the Glass." I had miniseries co-producer and recurring guest on the show, Yolanda Cochran, listen to the entire segment. We then hopped on Skype to have a conversation about it. She gives some valuable insight into the business from the perspective of a person who has worked in the business for over 20 years (more than half of that time in some kind of producing role).

In the last part of the show today, guest podcast producer Stefanie Malone (Emmy award-winning documentary producer and Executive Director of the National Film Festival for Talented Youth) arranges a conversation with director Jen McGowan. Jen's first feature film, "Kelly and Cal", starred Juliet Lewis and won the Gamechanger Director Award at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival. Jen is also the creator of Filmpowered.com, a site for connecting with and hiring female filmmakers. Jen gives a look at the situation from the point of view of a person currently in the system trying to get the next job, just like every other hard-working director, man or woman. Her thoughts about why we should have diversity in hiring practices are inspiring.

Breaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.com/breakingtheglass.

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• Mothership by Kellee Maize (CC BY)
• Explode by Kellee Maize (CC BY)
• It Looks Like The Future, But It Feels Like The Past by Doctor Turtle (CC BY)
• Takeover by Kellee Maize (CC BY)

Original airdate: 12/22/16

In keeping with our Star Wars theme this week, today we discuss their strong female characters and how well the series passes the Bechdel Test.

The latest two entries into the Star Wars universe have had strong female leads at the center. Show regulars JD and Yolanda T. Cochran join me today in this special episode to discuss the role that strong women have played in the various franchise installments.

We also get into how many of the films pass the Bechdel Test. The test sets up three simple parameters for a movie: 1) you have two or more female characters, 2) they talk to one another, and 3) they talk about something other than a man. Is the test a valid one for determining a film's gender diversity?

Breaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.com/breakingtheglass.

Music in this episode was actually curated from Kevin MacLeod's Incompetech.com. "Rynos Theme" (CC BY).

Original airdate: 11/18/16

Last month I had a great conversation with 30+ year editing and producing veteran Chris Fenwick about what it takes to make it in this business. He used the analogy of "standing on a chair" to make a point. In the context of that conversation was his commentary about a female assistant editor in Hollywood who as featured in the second installment of our Breaking the Glass docu-film series. The editor, Christine Haslett, shared frustrations about not advancing as far as she would've liked in her field. JD heard Chris' commentary on her situation and felt in the context of Christine, the "stand on a chair" analogy was not only way off the mark, but he felt it also sabotaged the very message "Breaking the Glass" series is trying to convey. As he put it, "He wanted to knock the guy over who was standing in the chair" (albeit, the way he described it was a tad more, um, colorful. :)

This is an episode that will make you laugh and/or get pissed (I'm sure you'll get mad at somebody in this episode). But most of all, I hope it makes you think. Here's the first episode of FCPX Grill after its 14-month hiatus.

Breaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.com/breakingtheglass.

Here's the BTG film episode referenced in this episode. Here's Dane Sanders' keynote address at Engage15 that is referenced (the inspiration for Chris' "Stand on a Chair" metaphor).

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• Discovery by Zachary Nelson (courtesy of Song Freedom, all rights reserved).
• Let's Start at the Beginning by Lee Rosevere (cc by)
• Night Moves by Cosmic Analog Ensemble (cc by)
• Astronauts On Earthby Cosmic Analog Ensemble (cc by)
• Montmartre by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• Direct to Video by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Preachin' Dem Blues by The Good Lawdz (cc by-sa)
• Musical Mathematics by Lee Rosevere (cc by)

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Original airdate: 11/11/16

Radio Film School show regular and Breaking the Glass co-producer Yolanda T. Cochran has a special episode created for you today. It's a message of what it means to be a woman pursuing power and influence in today's culture. It's centered around the events of the 2016 presidential election, but it holds value and meaning for women (and men, frankly) in the film and television business, and in all walks of life.

Then afterward, I give my own post-election commentary and epilogue specifically aimed at my friends and colleagues in the creative arts industry.

• We All Belong Here
• Chisolm '72: Unbought and Unbossed

• America Loves Women Like Hillary Clinton...As Long as They're Not Asking for a Promotion (Quartz Article)

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• It's Always Too Late to Star Over by Chris Zabriskie
• Montmarte by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• Another Version of You by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• I Am the Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor (CC BY)
• Rewound by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• That Kid In the Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• I Can't Imagine Where I'd Be Without You by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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Original airdate: 10/20/2016

On last week's season 2 premiere of Radio Film School, 30+ year editing and producing veteran Chris Fenwick provided some great perspective. But during my conversation with him, we talked about a number of things. One of them was his comment made about the second installment of our "Breaking the Glass" docu-film series wherein animation editor Christine Haslett shared frustrations about not advancing as far as she would've liked in her field. Chris' commentary on her situation is the impetus for today's discussion.

• Here's the BTG film episode referenced in this episode
• Here's Dane Sanders' keynote address at Engage15 that is referenced

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• Gettin' Paid, Pt. IIby Alec's Band (CC BY)
• The Journey by Marcos H. Bolanos (CC BY-SA)
• Out of the Skies, Under the Earthby Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• The InsiderTheme by The Insider (CC BY-SA)

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Original airdate: 9/29/2016

Perhaps one of the reasons the gender inequality issue in the entertainment business is so pervasive is how we men interact with one another.

Sexual harassment is no joking matter, and the topic has become a focus in the entertainment biz with the recent resignation of Fox News president Roger Ailes after allegations by popular Fox anchors like Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct.

In today's episode, miniseries co-producer Yolanda T. Cochran is back with her business partner Christina Kremer to discuss an issue related to this topic that may literally frighten you.

We also get some funny yet pointed perspectives from my friend and Being Boss podcast co-host Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative.

Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• TRAVEL LIGHTby Jason Shaw (CC BY)
• Seven Notes in Black 3 - Albionby Ian Alex Mac (CC BY)
• NICE AND EASYby Jason Shaw (CC BY)
• Insomnia (Instrumental)by Josh Woodward (CC BY)
• I Got One Thing by Cullah (CC BY-SA)
• Referent Powerby Cullah (CC BY-SA)

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• That Apple Recruitment Video
• The Fortune Magazine Video Report

Original airdate: 9/15/2016

A lack of or poor communication is often at the heart of conflict. Today we explore how this has a profound effect on gender inequality in business.

If you ever need a great movie or television scene to creatively illustrate a life lesson, you need look no further than Star Trek. You read that right. Star Trek. Everything you ever need to know about life, love, friendship, family, politics, whatever, can be learned from the annals of the various starships Enterprise and their respective ongoing missions. And today, I use an episode from Star Trek TNG as a metaphor for this issue of communication between men and women and the role it plays in gender inequality.

Radio Film School regular and Breaking the Glass co-producer Yolanda Cochran takes the helm of the discussion and, as a segment producer, engages in a conversation with her business partner Christina Kremer. A conversation that will give you an important perspective.

Breaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television.

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Music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:

• God Be With You Till We Meet Againby Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Village Dreamingby Visager (CC BY)
• But Enough About Me, Bill Paxtonby Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• I Want to Fall in Love on Snapchatby Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Outro - Totally Here and Nowby Kyoto Connection (CC BY-SA)
• Undercover Vampire Policemanby Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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