Behind the Slate
Behind the Slate is your backstage pass to Playtime Studio. Hosts Jules Mercer and Devon Pierce mix sharp analysis with real talk about writing, filmmaking, and the struggles of bringing stories to life. New episodes drop every Saturday — because great stories deserve more than just the spotlight.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Behind the Slate
Latest Episodes
Bone Face – The Mask of Camp Marigold
This week on Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon crack open Michael Donovan Horn’s Bone Face, a chilling slasher script that drags us deep into the woods of Camp Marigold. What starts as a farewell party for a counselor spirals ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:53
Echoes of Silence – The Lasting Legacy of Silent Films
Before the dialogue, before the soundtracks, there was silence—and yet cinema spoke volumes. In this episode of Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon journey back to the era of Chaplin, Keaton, and Murnau to uncover how the earliest filmma...
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Episode 8
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The Texas Witch – When Legends Hunt Back
In this episode of Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon break down Gianna Lutz and Andrew Evans’ indie horror The Texas Witch. Set in Jacksonville Forest, the story blends campfire folklore with modern fear—missing people, grief,...
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Episode 7
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35:22
Writing Your First Script – Lessons from Buster and Kilo
Jules Mercer and Devon Pierce get candid about writing your very first screenplay, using Buster and Kilo as a case study. From overstuffed characters and tone confusion to pacing missteps and clunky dialogue, they break down the ...
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Episode 6
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