Episode 9

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11th Apr 2025

EP 9 - Jordan VanDina's Incredible Hollywood Success Story

Jordan VanDina didn’t break into Hollywood the usual way—and that’s exactly what makes his story so good. In this episode, Jordan shares how he went from writing full screenplays over a single weekend to launching a scrappy Kickstarter campaign, going viral on Twitter, and somehow turning that momentum into real-deal studio screenwriting gigs.

Jordan’s journey is chaotic, hilarious, and completely his own—proof that there’s no one path into the industry. If you're a screenwriter, comedian, or just someone chasing a dream, this one will light a fire under you.

We dive into:

How writing entire feature length scripts in two days kickstarted his career

The tweets that changed everything

Turning a no-budget short into a calling card

What he learned from launching a Kickstarter

Writing for actors like Vince Vaughn and producing with heavy hitters

His advice for writers trying to break in without connections

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Deep Noodle Podcast
Unfiltered conversations with comedians, writers, actors, and artists.
This noodle goes deep! Not your daddy's Hollywood interview show. Nathaniel August Williams sits down with the funniest, most fascinating minds in entertainment—writers, actors, comedians, and artists—to unpack the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of making art, making people laugh, and making sense of this crazy mystery of existence.

From behind-the-scenes absurdity to unexpected deep dives, these interviews go beyond the surface to reveal the heart, humor, and hustle behind the craft.

Smart, funny, and unfiltered—this is the show for anyone who loves comedy, creativity, and a good story.

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Nathaniel Williams

Nathaniel August Williams is a writer, director, and performer. He's the co-founder of Lathien Pictures and host of the Deep Noodle podcast. He has worked as a director with talents like Matthew McConaughey, Jenny Slate, and Pete Davidson, and as an actor on shows like HBO's Boardwalk Empire and Darren Star's Younger. He performed comedy at the UCB and People's Improv Theater and graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.