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First episode of "No Relation" debuts online
Lawrence, Kan. - December 19, 2009
SWP Radio's newest podcast, "No Relation," released its first episode today on swpradio.com. Designed to cover a variety of unrelated topics, the show is hosted by SWP president Scott Winer. The premiere features a four-person panel discussing topics ranging from Mark Mangino's resignation from the Kansas football program to the worst holiday gifts.
"No Relation" marks SWP's first foray into larger-scale studio production. Having several in-studio and remote guests on at once presents a more difficult task for Winer, who also produces the show. "It's not the easiest thing I've ever done, but I like the idea of pushing ourselves and our resources," he said. "Instead of just getting more equipment, we're finding out what more we can do with what we have. That's my kind of challenge."
The first episode is currently available for download on the SWP Radio site.
SWP to launch new podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - December 2, 2009
Next week, SWP will launch its first new podcast since the summer. The show will be hosted by SWP founder Scott Winer and will feature a roundtable discussion format, covering a wide variety of current events and other local and national topics. Each episode will include panelists participating in studio, by phone, via Skype or all of the above.
"The idea is for it to be a little different each time," Winer said. "Sometimes we'll have five or more people. Other times we'll just have two. It's a great outlet for us to try out a lot of different things."
The first show is planned for Friday, December 18.
SWP Radio completes first month of "58% Geek"
Lawrence, Kan. - December 1, 2009
SWP Radio began producing the "58% Geek" podcast last month. Hosted by Phil Martinez and Jared Wirth, "58% Geek" began as a blog before the podcast was started to supplement written content. The show is the first to use SWP's newly-revamped podcasting studio in Lawrence.
The show covers innovation, technology and a potpourri of other geek-related topics. It has recorded 11 episodes. New episodes are released on iTunes and through 58percentgeek.com.
"The Bois" to record 25th Episode at Wilde's Chateau 24
Lawrence, Kan. - July 24, 2009
"The Bois" will record it's first-ever show with a live audience at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19th at Wilde's Chateau 24 (2412 Iowa Street). Patrons must be 18 to enter. Admission is $5 for those 18 to 21. There is no cover charge during the show for anyone 21 or older. The club's weekly Pride Night will immediately follow.
The podcast, which premiered in February, revolves around its two openly gay hosts "Scottie" and "Toddie," SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer and SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, respectively. The two conduct interviews as part of their quest to learn about the "Straight Lifestyle." In doing so, they have welcomed a variety of guests, either in person or by phone.
Before each episode, guests complete the Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (KSOG), an elaboration on the Kinsey Scale that was introduced in 1993 by Dr. Fritz Klein in his book The Bisexual Option, to help characterize their own sexual orientation. "The guests drive the show, and the KSOG is a great way to start an open dialogue about sexuality and sexual orientation," said Winer, who also serves as the show's producer.
Of the twenty-two guests appearing on the show through July, ten have identified as straight, seven as gay, three as bisexual and two as lesbian. Guests have included students and faculty at The University of Kansas as well as self-identified fans from as far away as Washington and California and as nearby as Lee's Summit and Wichita.
Episodes of "The Bois" are available for free download at the SWP Radio website or on the iTunes Store.
New Podcasts are Up and Running
Lawrence, Kan. - June 27, 2009
SWP Radio's summer lineup is now in full swing. With the launch of the psychiatry podcast "Psych It To Me!" on June 23 and the revival of "The Oread Express," SWPR now has four regular shows for the duration of the summer. "The Bois" is enjoying continued success along with "Smokey and the Bear," which has seen a significant increase in listeners this summer.
SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer plans to launch two new shows in the fall, including a shorter-form interview series. "There's something very appealing about the freedom that a podcast allows," he said. "I'm excited to continue to play with the format and find creative ways to reach new people."
For more information, visit the SWP Radio website.
Submit Questions for New Psychiatry Podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - May 12, 2009
SWP Radio is launching a new podcast later this summer in which psychiatrist Dr. Rick Winer will discuss behavioral and mental health issues, disorders, treatments, medications, etc. We need your help starting the discussion. We're looking for people to submit questions about any of these topics or anything else you have questions about.
If you or anyone you know have questions, please submit them to SWP Radio's website.
"The Oread Express" Returns to SWP Radio
Lawrence, Kan. - May 10, 2009
SWP Radio has announced plans to produce new episodes of its inaugural podcast, "The Oread Express," for the first time since 2007. SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer made the announcement Friday during Episode #14 of "Smokey and the Bear."
The show will mark the return of frequent collaborator Fred Davis to SWP. "Fred has been captured and is being held against his will in Columbia, Missouri," Winer said Friday. Davis, who Winer described as "a die hard KU guy," recently moved to the home of the Jayhawks' border rival after serving as a crime reporter for The Topeka Capitol-Journal and The Beaumont Enterprise.
Like the original, Winer and Davis will host the show, except Winer will be in SWP Radio's Lawrence studio while Davis will appear weekly by phone.
"The Oread Express" is expected to premiere later this month. Scott Winer is the producer.
SWP Relaunches "The Slog"
Lawrence, Kan. - April 9, 2009
Scott Winer Productions has revived and revamped Scott Winer's "The Slog," originally launched as a "pseudo-blog" that accompanied the earlier online column series "Scott's Shots." Both were largely comprised of critiques of various live television shows, typically sports and music/variety.
Designed by SWP Creative, "The Slog" is now online at http://www.scottwiner.tv/slog.
Popularity Surges for "The Bois"
Lawrence, Kan. - April 2, 2009
"The Bois," one of the newest projects from Lawrence-based media production company Scott Winer Productions (SWP), has been downloaded 3,579 times (61.7/day) since its debut in early February, with 2,509 downloads (80.9/day) in March alone. The podcast revolves around its two openly-gay hosts "Scottie" (SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer) and "Toddie" (SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell) and their quest to learn more about the "Straight Lifestyle" by interviewing mostly young adults of varying sexual orientations, many of whom are students at The University of Kansas.
Episodes of "The Bois" are available for free on the iTunes Store and at the SWP Radio website (swpradio.scottwiner.tv). The show is currently featured as one of the top eight "New and Notable" sexuality podcasts on iTunes.
SWP Radio has successful first month
Lawrence, Kan. - March 2, 2009
Scott Winer Productions has announced listener results for the company's first month of new podcasts on SWP Radio in two years. SWP Radio launched four podcasts in late January and early February — Smokey and the Bear, 2 Dudez Chillin', The Bois and Enhanced with Elliot Metz — which premiered January 30 and 31, February 2 and 10, respectively.
"The Bois" emerged as SWP Radio's most popular podcast in its first four episodes. The show led with more than 1,050 downloads, accounting for over 80% of all SWP Radio downloads. "Smokey and the Bear" became the second most downloaded show with more than 10.5% of all SWP Radio downloads, releasing 7 episodes, including a two-part episode that premiered Friday, February 27. In only two episodes, "Enhanced" and "2 Dudez Chillin'" took 5% and 2.75% of all downloads, respectively. "2 Dudez Chillin'" is currently on hiatus, pending changes to the show's format.
SWP Radio podcasts netted more than 1,300 downloads in February. The company plans to expand "The Bois" from a weekly to a bi-weekly schedule with other shows continuing as planned.
Mildly Off the Wall Seeks Comedy Writers, Actors
Lawrence, Kan. - February 25, 2009
SWP's sketch comedy show Mildly Off the Wall is currently accepting applications for comedy writers and actors in the Lawrence area. APPLY ONLINE.
SWP Radio Podcasts Available on iTunes
Lawrence, Kan. - February 5, 2009
SWP Radio's three weekly podcasts — "Smokey and the Bear," "2 Dudez Chillin'" and "The Bois" — are now available through iTunes. To subscribe, search "SWP Radio" in the iTunes Music Store or visit the SWP Radio website. Individual episodes can be downloaded directly from the site, or users can access links to the podcasts in iTunes. A sports podcast titled "Enhanced" will premiere next week.
SWP launched SWP Radio in 2007 to experiment with audio programming for internet and mobile media delivery. The division then released its first ever series of podcasts, "The Oread Express," which ran for six episodes.
SWP Creative Launches Online Forum
Lawrence, Kan. - January 24, 2009
SWP Creative has launched its first online forum site, The SWP Forums, at http://forum.scottwiner.tv. The new website is fully integrated with The XMB Group's latest eXtreme Message Board version, XMB 1.9.10 Karl, a PHP message board program released in July 2008.
The Forums are organized into several channels, keeping with the television theme notably used in the website for "The Adventures of Little Scottie," providing areas for open discussions of topics as well as a specific channel dedicated to SWP projects.
Users must sign up at no cost to post to the forums. Each user has an individual profile and the ability to customize several options on the forum, including the choice of two skins—the default SWP skin and a Little Scottie skin. Both were designed by SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, who led the forum integration effort.
SWP Announces Plans for New Podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - January 13, 2009
Scott Winer Productions announced today that it plans to introduce a new podcast later this month. The weekly podcast, tentatively titled "Smokey and the Bear," will feature SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer and Supervising Producer Rowdy Wichman as hosts.
SWP launched SWP Radio in 2007 to experiment with audio programming for internet and mobile media delivery. The division then released its first ever series of podcasts, "The Oread Express," which ran for six episodes.
"Smokey and the Bear" is a presentation of SWP Radio and Scott Winer Productions. SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell serves as producer.
SWP Releases Tenth "Little Scottie," Part of Three-Part Series
Lawrence, Kan. - December 20, 2008
SWP's web comic "The Adventures of Little Scottie" is marking the start of its third month of comics with the release of "Saved by the Pill," a three-part series coinciding with many schools' fall final exams. The series deals with Little Scottie being offered prescription ADHD medication as a study aid, among other themes.
Parts 1 and 2 of the series were released on December 19 and 20, respectively. The final part of the series will debut Monday, December 22.
"The Adventures of Little Scottie" is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. The comic is written by Scott Winer, SWP Executive Producer, and illustrated by Todd Pickrell, SWP Creative Director. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer, Scott Winer Productions.
"Neutral Ground" Pilot to Premiere November 19th on KTWU
Lawrence, Kan. - October 28, 2008
The pilot episode of The Dole Institute of Politics presents Neutral Ground will premiere on Topeka's PBS affiliate KTWU (Channel 11 in Lawrence and Topeka) on Wednesday, November 19 at 9 p.m. The hour-long program features two attorneys who, each with the help of two witnesses, argue opposing sides of a "timely and polarizing topic" in a courtroom-style discussion.
Taped before a live audience September 29th in Hansen Hall at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas, the pilot addresses whether or not all United States combat forces should be withdrawn from Iraq by May 2010.
Pedro Irigonegaray, a prominent civil rights attorney in Topeka, Kan., and Fred McClure, a Washington, D.C. attorney and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs, served as the advocates. Former CBS News anchor Bill Kurtis moderated the program.
Bill Lacey, Director of the Dole Institute, is Executive Producer. Scott Richardson and Greg Hurd are producers, Patrick Rea directs. SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer is live feed director.
Rowdy Wichman, Supervising Producer, Scott Winer Productions, serves as live feed technical director.
SWP to Launch "Little Scottie" Comic, Website on October 24th
Lawrence, Kan. - October 17, 2008
Scott Winer Productions has finalized plans to unveil the company's first ever web comic, "The Adventures of Little Scottie," on Friday, October 24 at www.littlescottie.com.
The comic chronicles the life and times of Little Scottie, "a young boy with poor luck," said SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, the comic's co-creator and illustrator. "He's a kid that grew up too fast, doesn't really know how to deal with adult issues but is somehow involved in them."
Based on SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer, the character of Little Scottie has the body of a child and the facial features of an adult. "It's kind of ridiculous and that whole element adds humor to it, but I think with it being a little kid, we'll be able to make light of issues that would otherwise come off as more serious," said Pickrell. "I don't think it will be totally based on Scott. He'll be an inspiration for it, but it's not going to be his life."
"There's definitely a striking resemblance that I think is funny, but it's really about exploring a new medium for us," said Winer, "Little Scottie" co-creator. "I'm happy to sacrifice my name and likeness for the cause."
"Little Scottie" is SWP's first owned and operated venture produced solely for the web. "We're always trying to reach new audiences by expanding the kinds of content we create," Winer said. "This is yet another step toward that goal."
Pickrell, who oversees SWP Creative, the division of Scott Winer Productions responsible for web design and content delivery, believes that this platform provides an opportunity to reach a lot of people in an open market.
"A web comic is a format that a wide variety of people can experience," he said. "There's no sort of jury deciding what gets put out there. It's something anyone can decide to start up, but I'd like for 'Little Scottie' to be more sophisticated than the average web comic. It's not going to be for someone that's looking for obvious humor. "
"The Adventures of Little Scottie" is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. Scott Winer is Executive Producer, Scott Winer Productions. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer.
Mildly Off the Wall Kicks Off First Season with
A Night of Comedy October 10th at The Granada
Lawrence, Kan. - October 6, 2008
The Lawrence sketch comedy series Mildly Off the Wall marks the launch of its inaugural season with Mildly Off the Wall: A Night of Comedy at 8 p.m. Friday, October 10th at The Granada Theater.
The evening features stand up comedy performances by cast members Sean Hall, Emily Herrman, and newcomer Zach White, followed by an encore screening of the program's pilot episode.
"Since we didn't premiere the pilot until after most students had left town for the summer, this is the first time many people are hearing about it," said Scott Winer, the show's creator and Senior Producer. "With a new freshman class and the full student body back in Lawrence, we have a great opportunity to reach out to a much larger audience."
Mildly Off the Wall is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. Scott Winer, the Senior Producer of Mildly Off the Wall, directs. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer. Kris Beckland produces. Sean Hall is Director of Photography.
Mildly Off the Wall: A Night of Comedy is presented by The Pita Pit.
Winer to Direct Live Feed for "Neutral Ground" Pilot
Leawood, Kan. - September 25, 2008
Scott Winer will serve as live feed director for the upcoming pilot of The Dole Institute of Politics presents Neutral Ground, a new PBS-affiliate program in which two attorneys tackle a "timely and polarizing topic" in a courtroom-style discussion.
The pilot will tape before a live audience September 29th at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas in Lawrence. Pedro Irigonegaray, a prominent attorney in Topeka, Kan., and Fred McClure, a Washington, D.C. attorney and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs, will be the advocates. Former CBS News anchor Bill Kurtis will moderate the program.
Bill Lacey, Director of the Dole Institute, is Executive Producer. Scott Richardson and Greg Hurd are co-producers, Patrick Rea directs. Scott Winer is live feed director.
Lawrence, Kan. - December 19, 2009
SWP Radio's newest podcast, "No Relation," released its first episode today on swpradio.com. Designed to cover a variety of unrelated topics, the show is hosted by SWP president Scott Winer. The premiere features a four-person panel discussing topics ranging from Mark Mangino's resignation from the Kansas football program to the worst holiday gifts.
"No Relation" marks SWP's first foray into larger-scale studio production. Having several in-studio and remote guests on at once presents a more difficult task for Winer, who also produces the show. "It's not the easiest thing I've ever done, but I like the idea of pushing ourselves and our resources," he said. "Instead of just getting more equipment, we're finding out what more we can do with what we have. That's my kind of challenge."
The first episode is currently available for download on the SWP Radio site.
SWP to launch new podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - December 2, 2009
Next week, SWP will launch its first new podcast since the summer. The show will be hosted by SWP founder Scott Winer and will feature a roundtable discussion format, covering a wide variety of current events and other local and national topics. Each episode will include panelists participating in studio, by phone, via Skype or all of the above.
"The idea is for it to be a little different each time," Winer said. "Sometimes we'll have five or more people. Other times we'll just have two. It's a great outlet for us to try out a lot of different things."
The first show is planned for Friday, December 18.
SWP Radio completes first month of "58% Geek"
Lawrence, Kan. - December 1, 2009
SWP Radio began producing the "58% Geek" podcast last month. Hosted by Phil Martinez and Jared Wirth, "58% Geek" began as a blog before the podcast was started to supplement written content. The show is the first to use SWP's newly-revamped podcasting studio in Lawrence.
The show covers innovation, technology and a potpourri of other geek-related topics. It has recorded 11 episodes. New episodes are released on iTunes and through 58percentgeek.com.
"The Bois" to record 25th Episode at Wilde's Chateau 24
Lawrence, Kan. - July 24, 2009
"The Bois" will record it's first-ever show with a live audience at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19th at Wilde's Chateau 24 (2412 Iowa Street). Patrons must be 18 to enter. Admission is $5 for those 18 to 21. There is no cover charge during the show for anyone 21 or older. The club's weekly Pride Night will immediately follow.
The podcast, which premiered in February, revolves around its two openly gay hosts "Scottie" and "Toddie," SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer and SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, respectively. The two conduct interviews as part of their quest to learn about the "Straight Lifestyle." In doing so, they have welcomed a variety of guests, either in person or by phone.
Before each episode, guests complete the Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (KSOG), an elaboration on the Kinsey Scale that was introduced in 1993 by Dr. Fritz Klein in his book The Bisexual Option, to help characterize their own sexual orientation. "The guests drive the show, and the KSOG is a great way to start an open dialogue about sexuality and sexual orientation," said Winer, who also serves as the show's producer.
Of the twenty-two guests appearing on the show through July, ten have identified as straight, seven as gay, three as bisexual and two as lesbian. Guests have included students and faculty at The University of Kansas as well as self-identified fans from as far away as Washington and California and as nearby as Lee's Summit and Wichita.
Episodes of "The Bois" are available for free download at the SWP Radio website or on the iTunes Store.
New Podcasts are Up and Running
Lawrence, Kan. - June 27, 2009
SWP Radio's summer lineup is now in full swing. With the launch of the psychiatry podcast "Psych It To Me!" on June 23 and the revival of "The Oread Express," SWPR now has four regular shows for the duration of the summer. "The Bois" is enjoying continued success along with "Smokey and the Bear," which has seen a significant increase in listeners this summer.
SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer plans to launch two new shows in the fall, including a shorter-form interview series. "There's something very appealing about the freedom that a podcast allows," he said. "I'm excited to continue to play with the format and find creative ways to reach new people."
For more information, visit the SWP Radio website.
Submit Questions for New Psychiatry Podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - May 12, 2009
SWP Radio is launching a new podcast later this summer in which psychiatrist Dr. Rick Winer will discuss behavioral and mental health issues, disorders, treatments, medications, etc. We need your help starting the discussion. We're looking for people to submit questions about any of these topics or anything else you have questions about.
If you or anyone you know have questions, please submit them to SWP Radio's website.
"The Oread Express" Returns to SWP Radio
Lawrence, Kan. - May 10, 2009
SWP Radio has announced plans to produce new episodes of its inaugural podcast, "The Oread Express," for the first time since 2007. SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer made the announcement Friday during Episode #14 of "Smokey and the Bear."
The show will mark the return of frequent collaborator Fred Davis to SWP. "Fred has been captured and is being held against his will in Columbia, Missouri," Winer said Friday. Davis, who Winer described as "a die hard KU guy," recently moved to the home of the Jayhawks' border rival after serving as a crime reporter for The Topeka Capitol-Journal and The Beaumont Enterprise.
Like the original, Winer and Davis will host the show, except Winer will be in SWP Radio's Lawrence studio while Davis will appear weekly by phone.
"The Oread Express" is expected to premiere later this month. Scott Winer is the producer.
SWP Relaunches "The Slog"
Lawrence, Kan. - April 9, 2009
Scott Winer Productions has revived and revamped Scott Winer's "The Slog," originally launched as a "pseudo-blog" that accompanied the earlier online column series "Scott's Shots." Both were largely comprised of critiques of various live television shows, typically sports and music/variety.
Designed by SWP Creative, "The Slog" is now online at http://www.scottwiner.tv/slog.
Popularity Surges for "The Bois"
Lawrence, Kan. - April 2, 2009
"The Bois," one of the newest projects from Lawrence-based media production company Scott Winer Productions (SWP), has been downloaded 3,579 times (61.7/day) since its debut in early February, with 2,509 downloads (80.9/day) in March alone. The podcast revolves around its two openly-gay hosts "Scottie" (SWP Founder and Executive Producer Scott Winer) and "Toddie" (SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell) and their quest to learn more about the "Straight Lifestyle" by interviewing mostly young adults of varying sexual orientations, many of whom are students at The University of Kansas.
Episodes of "The Bois" are available for free on the iTunes Store and at the SWP Radio website (swpradio.scottwiner.tv). The show is currently featured as one of the top eight "New and Notable" sexuality podcasts on iTunes.
SWP Radio has successful first month
Lawrence, Kan. - March 2, 2009
Scott Winer Productions has announced listener results for the company's first month of new podcasts on SWP Radio in two years. SWP Radio launched four podcasts in late January and early February — Smokey and the Bear, 2 Dudez Chillin', The Bois and Enhanced with Elliot Metz — which premiered January 30 and 31, February 2 and 10, respectively.
"The Bois" emerged as SWP Radio's most popular podcast in its first four episodes. The show led with more than 1,050 downloads, accounting for over 80% of all SWP Radio downloads. "Smokey and the Bear" became the second most downloaded show with more than 10.5% of all SWP Radio downloads, releasing 7 episodes, including a two-part episode that premiered Friday, February 27. In only two episodes, "Enhanced" and "2 Dudez Chillin'" took 5% and 2.75% of all downloads, respectively. "2 Dudez Chillin'" is currently on hiatus, pending changes to the show's format.
SWP Radio podcasts netted more than 1,300 downloads in February. The company plans to expand "The Bois" from a weekly to a bi-weekly schedule with other shows continuing as planned.
Mildly Off the Wall Seeks Comedy Writers, Actors
Lawrence, Kan. - February 25, 2009
SWP's sketch comedy show Mildly Off the Wall is currently accepting applications for comedy writers and actors in the Lawrence area. APPLY ONLINE.
SWP Radio Podcasts Available on iTunes
Lawrence, Kan. - February 5, 2009
SWP Radio's three weekly podcasts — "Smokey and the Bear," "2 Dudez Chillin'" and "The Bois" — are now available through iTunes. To subscribe, search "SWP Radio" in the iTunes Music Store or visit the SWP Radio website. Individual episodes can be downloaded directly from the site, or users can access links to the podcasts in iTunes. A sports podcast titled "Enhanced" will premiere next week.
SWP launched SWP Radio in 2007 to experiment with audio programming for internet and mobile media delivery. The division then released its first ever series of podcasts, "The Oread Express," which ran for six episodes.
SWP Creative Launches Online Forum
Lawrence, Kan. - January 24, 2009
SWP Creative has launched its first online forum site, The SWP Forums, at http://forum.scottwiner.tv. The new website is fully integrated with The XMB Group's latest eXtreme Message Board version, XMB 1.9.10 Karl, a PHP message board program released in July 2008.
The Forums are organized into several channels, keeping with the television theme notably used in the website for "The Adventures of Little Scottie," providing areas for open discussions of topics as well as a specific channel dedicated to SWP projects.
Users must sign up at no cost to post to the forums. Each user has an individual profile and the ability to customize several options on the forum, including the choice of two skins—the default SWP skin and a Little Scottie skin. Both were designed by SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, who led the forum integration effort.
SWP Announces Plans for New Podcast
Lawrence, Kan. - January 13, 2009
Scott Winer Productions announced today that it plans to introduce a new podcast later this month. The weekly podcast, tentatively titled "Smokey and the Bear," will feature SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer and Supervising Producer Rowdy Wichman as hosts.
SWP launched SWP Radio in 2007 to experiment with audio programming for internet and mobile media delivery. The division then released its first ever series of podcasts, "The Oread Express," which ran for six episodes.
"Smokey and the Bear" is a presentation of SWP Radio and Scott Winer Productions. SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell serves as producer.
SWP Releases Tenth "Little Scottie," Part of Three-Part Series
Lawrence, Kan. - December 20, 2008
SWP's web comic "The Adventures of Little Scottie" is marking the start of its third month of comics with the release of "Saved by the Pill," a three-part series coinciding with many schools' fall final exams. The series deals with Little Scottie being offered prescription ADHD medication as a study aid, among other themes.
Parts 1 and 2 of the series were released on December 19 and 20, respectively. The final part of the series will debut Monday, December 22.
"The Adventures of Little Scottie" is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. The comic is written by Scott Winer, SWP Executive Producer, and illustrated by Todd Pickrell, SWP Creative Director. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer, Scott Winer Productions.
"Neutral Ground" Pilot to Premiere November 19th on KTWU
Lawrence, Kan. - October 28, 2008
The pilot episode of The Dole Institute of Politics presents Neutral Ground will premiere on Topeka's PBS affiliate KTWU (Channel 11 in Lawrence and Topeka) on Wednesday, November 19 at 9 p.m. The hour-long program features two attorneys who, each with the help of two witnesses, argue opposing sides of a "timely and polarizing topic" in a courtroom-style discussion.
Taped before a live audience September 29th in Hansen Hall at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas, the pilot addresses whether or not all United States combat forces should be withdrawn from Iraq by May 2010.
Pedro Irigonegaray, a prominent civil rights attorney in Topeka, Kan., and Fred McClure, a Washington, D.C. attorney and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs, served as the advocates. Former CBS News anchor Bill Kurtis moderated the program.
Bill Lacey, Director of the Dole Institute, is Executive Producer. Scott Richardson and Greg Hurd are producers, Patrick Rea directs. SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer is live feed director.
Rowdy Wichman, Supervising Producer, Scott Winer Productions, serves as live feed technical director.
SWP to Launch "Little Scottie" Comic, Website on October 24th
Lawrence, Kan. - October 17, 2008
Scott Winer Productions has finalized plans to unveil the company's first ever web comic, "The Adventures of Little Scottie," on Friday, October 24 at www.littlescottie.com.
The comic chronicles the life and times of Little Scottie, "a young boy with poor luck," said SWP Creative Director Todd Pickrell, the comic's co-creator and illustrator. "He's a kid that grew up too fast, doesn't really know how to deal with adult issues but is somehow involved in them."
Based on SWP Executive Producer Scott Winer, the character of Little Scottie has the body of a child and the facial features of an adult. "It's kind of ridiculous and that whole element adds humor to it, but I think with it being a little kid, we'll be able to make light of issues that would otherwise come off as more serious," said Pickrell. "I don't think it will be totally based on Scott. He'll be an inspiration for it, but it's not going to be his life."
"There's definitely a striking resemblance that I think is funny, but it's really about exploring a new medium for us," said Winer, "Little Scottie" co-creator. "I'm happy to sacrifice my name and likeness for the cause."
"Little Scottie" is SWP's first owned and operated venture produced solely for the web. "We're always trying to reach new audiences by expanding the kinds of content we create," Winer said. "This is yet another step toward that goal."
Pickrell, who oversees SWP Creative, the division of Scott Winer Productions responsible for web design and content delivery, believes that this platform provides an opportunity to reach a lot of people in an open market.
"A web comic is a format that a wide variety of people can experience," he said. "There's no sort of jury deciding what gets put out there. It's something anyone can decide to start up, but I'd like for 'Little Scottie' to be more sophisticated than the average web comic. It's not going to be for someone that's looking for obvious humor. "
"The Adventures of Little Scottie" is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. Scott Winer is Executive Producer, Scott Winer Productions. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer.
Mildly Off the Wall Kicks Off First Season with
A Night of Comedy October 10th at The Granada
Lawrence, Kan. - October 6, 2008
The Lawrence sketch comedy series Mildly Off the Wall marks the launch of its inaugural season with Mildly Off the Wall: A Night of Comedy at 8 p.m. Friday, October 10th at The Granada Theater.
The evening features stand up comedy performances by cast members Sean Hall, Emily Herrman, and newcomer Zach White, followed by an encore screening of the program's pilot episode.
"Since we didn't premiere the pilot until after most students had left town for the summer, this is the first time many people are hearing about it," said Scott Winer, the show's creator and Senior Producer. "With a new freshman class and the full student body back in Lawrence, we have a great opportunity to reach out to a much larger audience."
Mildly Off the Wall is a presentation of Scott Winer Productions. Scott Winer, the Senior Producer of Mildly Off the Wall, directs. Rowdy Wichman is Supervising Producer. Kris Beckland produces. Sean Hall is Director of Photography.
Mildly Off the Wall: A Night of Comedy is presented by The Pita Pit.
Winer to Direct Live Feed for "Neutral Ground" Pilot
Leawood, Kan. - September 25, 2008
Scott Winer will serve as live feed director for the upcoming pilot of The Dole Institute of Politics presents Neutral Ground, a new PBS-affiliate program in which two attorneys tackle a "timely and polarizing topic" in a courtroom-style discussion.
The pilot will tape before a live audience September 29th at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas in Lawrence. Pedro Irigonegaray, a prominent attorney in Topeka, Kan., and Fred McClure, a Washington, D.C. attorney and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs, will be the advocates. Former CBS News anchor Bill Kurtis will moderate the program.
Bill Lacey, Director of the Dole Institute, is Executive Producer. Scott Richardson and Greg Hurd are co-producers, Patrick Rea directs. Scott Winer is live feed director.