You know, I never give medical advice on this show, but I will say in light of today's movie, I have reconsidered my fear of water and have decided that it is in fact safe to shower again. Howdy? I'm Jeff Goldsmith, and this is the Q&A. My agenda is simple. Each week, I plan to bring you in-depth insights into the creative process of storytelling. And folks, we have a great episode for you today.

It is Wicked for Good. And we have the playwright of the original Broadway production,

along with the co-writer of the screenplay, Winnie Holzman, and screenplay co-writer Dana Fox.

And I got to say, it's fun to have them back in the show a year later. And Wicked for Good

is in theaters now.

So I hope you go see it. But we start spoiler free. So even if you haven't, you could still

tune in for a while. We'll make an announcement when we get to spoilers. And there's really a lot to

discuss because the second act of Wicked is much different from the first act. So it was really

fascinating to go behind the scenes

with both Winnie and Dana and get their insights into the new scenes and the new songs and what

it took to bring Part 2, Wicked for Good, to the screen, so I know you'll dig this episode.

And speaking of things to dig, I want to thank today's sponsor, the Sundance

Institute and the Sundance Film Festival. Folks, the 26th Sundance Film Festival is returning

January 22nd through February 1st, 26. And the good news is that you could experience it from

home. That's right, limited online festival passes and packages are still available,

including the festival pass online, the festival package online, and the single film short film

bundle online. You could learn more about each of these opportunities at festival. sundance.org.

And by the way, I'll be there in person.

So if you plan on going to Sundance 2026 in person

and you see me walking down the street

or into a movie theater,

I hope you'll say hi.

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