In addition to his work as the senior vice president of scripted programming at Tyler Perry Studios, Mark E. Swinton produces and writes on shows like “Sistas” and “House of Payne.” Mark talks with Jewel about his move from theatre into television, relocating from Los Angeles to Atlanta to work for Tyler Perry, and what fans of the studio can look forward to thanks to the TPS deal with Netflix.

Mentioned this episode:

Atlanta submits bid to host Sundance

Check out what’s filming in Georgia

iHeart’s “Fight Night” is being adapted into a TV series

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

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When film programmer Millie De Chirico was on The Boom, we asked her what cult films she recommended that had an Atlanta connection. One of the recommendations was Michael J. Paradise’s “The Visitor,” a sci-fi, horror romp through the heart of Atlanta. Millie returns to The Boom to discuss the film with Jewel, Ian Deaton (composer, writer, and musician who also happens to work at Videodrome), and WABE podcast producer Kevin Rinker.

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

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Actor Glynn Turman’s career has spanned the majority of his life and that means he’s able to bring lived experience into many of his roles. After starring in the original Broadway production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” he’s gone on to act in many TV series and films. “A Different World,” “The Wire,” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” are just a few examples. His latest role is playing Walter Newton, father of Black Panther Party founder Huey Newton, in Apple TV+’s limited series “The Big Cigar.” Glynn talks about being recruited by the Black Panthers, how his roles often depict Black life in America, and his upcoming projects.

Mentioned this episode:

• Atlanta native Ryan Seacrest set to host “Wheel of Fortune”
• Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters, portions were filmed in Georgia
• Adult Swim’s “Yule Log 2” is now filming in Georgia
• Peacock’s new series “Teacup” will be set and filmed in the statev

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.