562 - Finish Line Blues

<p>John and Craig discuss the confusing phenomenon of post-scriptum depression. They explain why even a good experience can feel like loss and offer tips for how to move on.</p> <p>We also cover the difficulty of balancing timelines in parallel storylines. Follow up this week includes a fuller explanation of the Monty Hall and a passionate defense of short films.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss our favorite party game: Codenames.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wga.org/the-guild/going-guild/get-involved/animation">WGA Animation Pledge</a></li> <li><a href="https://store.johnaugust.com/">Scriptnotes Seasons 9 & 10</a>, subscribe for all episodes and premium perks <a href= "https://scriptnotes.net/">here</a></li> <li><a href="https://highland2.app/students.php">Download Highland 2 for free if you’re a university student!</a></li> <li>Article Option Services <a href= "https://theoptionist.substack.com/">The Optionist</a> and <a href= "https://www.storyscout.com/">Story Scout</a></li> <li>Check out the Interesting Newsletter on <a href= "https://inneresting.substack.com/">Shorts</a></li> <li>John’s short film <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d314AWqNeM">God</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wga.org/news-events/news/connect/8-8-22/how-lgbtq-writers-helped-expand-transgender-health-benefits-for-guild-members"> WGA Offers Trans Health Coverage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.hbo.com/the-rehearsal">The Rehearsal</a> Nathan Fielder’s new show on HBO Max</li> <li><a href="https://www.ucaoimhu.com/concryptics.html">Kevin Wald’s Con Cryptics</a> write in to ask@johnaugust.com if you can figure it out!</li> <li><a href= "https://www.target.com/p/codenames-board-game/-/A-50364627#lnk=sametab"> Codenames Game</a>, <a href= "https://www.target.com/p/codenames-pictures-board-game/-/A-51511992">Codenames with Pictures</a>, and more in the <a href= "https://codenamesgame.com/">Codenames Universe!</a></li> <li><a href= "https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast">Get