{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64136d56d4086100118cc769/669052d95d66becbc6014273?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Robert Rodat (Those About to Die; Saving Private Ryan)","description":"<p><strong>Robert Rodat</strong> (<em>Those About to Die</em>; <em>Saving Private Ryan</em>) discusses the parallels of his ancient Roman series to today's politics, his grueling rewriting process, the \"heart and soul\" of <em>Saving Private Ryan</em>, the three levels of conflict, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.</p><p>Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, <strong>Re:Writing</strong>, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&amp;As, meet-ups, and more: <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/64136d56d4086100118cc769/episodes/benblacker.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">benblacker.substack.com</a></p>","author_name":"Ben Blacker"}