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This podcast features Broadway legend Jennifer Samaritan and podcast legend Patrick Hines. It includes sponsorships from Chamba Casino and Rosetta Stone. A significant portion focuses on Rosetta Stone's language learning program, emphasizing its immersive approach and accessibility. Patrick Hines announces a trip to Greece in July 2026, offering listeners details on booking and early bird discounts. The main interview is with Marco Panette, a writer for *Golden Girls* and *Golden Palace*, who discusses his career, experiences transitioning from television to Broadway, and his perspectives on the differences between writing for these shows. The podcast also includes advertisements for Homes.com, highlighting its school reports, and Bank of America, featuring Tommy Morse, a one-armed golfer. The interview with Marco Panette delves into the challenges of writing for *Golden Palace* compared to *Golden Girls*, his favorite *Golden Girls* episode, and his path from television writing to Broadway.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction, Sponsors, and Rosetta Stone

Introduction of Jennifer Samaritan and Patrick Hines, sponsorships, and a discussion of Rosetta Stone's language learning program.

00:02:29

Patrick's Greece Trip & Marco Panette Interview

Patrick announces his Greece trip in July 2026, followed by an in-depth interview with Marco Panette about his writing career for *Golden Girls*, *Golden Palace*, and his Broadway work.

00:41:40

Homes.com and Bank of America Advertisements

Advertisements for Homes.com (highlighting school reports) and Bank of America (featuring Tommy Morse).

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Q&A

• What were some of the challenges in writing for *Golden Palace* compared to *Golden Girls*?

  The lack of a central, comforting location like the house in *Golden Girls* significantly impacted the show's feel. The characters had already explored many storylines, limiting new narrative possibilities.

• What is Marco Panette's favorite episode of *Golden Girls*?

  He enjoys the episode featuring Dr. Jonathan Newman because of its grounded central character and the comedic reactions of the other characters around him. He dislikes the dream sequence in that episode.

• How did Marco Panette transition from television writing to Broadway?

  His career began unexpectedly when he submitted a spec script for *Kate & Allie* while in college, leading to a job and eventually a career in television. His love for theater remained, eventually leading him to Broadway.

• What is a typical week like for a writer on a multi-cam sitcom?

  The week involves table reads, rewrites based on the cast's feedback, rehearsals, and finally, taping the show in front of a live audience on Friday night. The process is fast-paced and collaborative.

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