Matt Harris: podcast appearances and interviews

Matt Harris is an American screenwriter and television producer recognized for his work in film and television. He received a Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting in 2002 for his screenplay Moon of Popping Trees, which was later adapted into the upcoming Western thriller film Dead For a Dollar directed by Walter Hill. Harris is notably known for his screenplay for the comedy-drama film The Starling, which was acquired by Netflix and directed by Theodore Melfi. The film features a cast including Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, and Kimberly Quinn. In addition to his screenwriting pursuits, Harris has served as an executive producer for several television series, including Ridiculousness, Crashletes, and TruTV Top Funniest. Beyond his work in screenwriting and television production, Harris is also known as the founder of Thunderbird Chicken and is affiliated with the band The Big Laird Band.