In addition to his work as the senior vice president of scripted programming at Tyler Perry Studios, Mark E. Swinton produces and writes on shows like “Sistas” and “House of Payne.” Mark talks with Jewel about his move from theatre into television, relocating from Los Angeles to Atlanta to work for Tyler Perry, and what fans of the studio can look forward to thanks to the TPS deal with Netflix.

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Atlanta submits bid to host Sundance

Check out what’s filming in Georgia

iHeart’s “Fight Night” is being adapted into a TV series

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

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