753 - The One with Aaron Sorkin
2026-09-22 · 67 min · episode 753 · 8 entities
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Today, we welcome longtime fantasy guest, Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Social Network) to talk through his writing process and tease his upcoming film, The Social Reckoning.
Does Aaron Sorkin use outlines? Where does he begin? And does he have any more ideas? All these questions and more will be answered. John also presents a couple of Sorkin's own scenes as a case study on writing conflict.
In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, we discuss Sorkin's projects that never got produced. Now you see it… now you don't.
Links:
The West Wing – Donna & Josh Conversation
The Social Network – Do I have your full attention?
Surf Dracula
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