The Producers Lounge

Kirsten Beyer is a bestselling science fiction author, television writer, and executive producer who has become one of the defining creative voices behind the modern Star Trek universe. She first made her mark with the acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager relaunch novels before moving into television, where she served as a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery, co-created Star Trek: Picard, and continues shaping the franchise as a producer and writer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Known for her deep command of Star Trek canon, character-driven storytelling, and expertise in navigating passionate fan communities, Beyer brings decades of experience in television writing, show development, and franchise world-building to this episode of the Producers Lounge Podcast.

Credits Include...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy starring Zoë Steiner
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds starring Jack Quaid
Star Trek: Discovery starring Shazad Latif
Star Trek: Picard starring Isa Briones and Patrick Stewart

Star Trek Khan Audiodrama - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufIO1FTWFz9xlo7FjljdqUtq6jMlsOL9
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Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod.

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Kyle Rohrbach is Head of Production and Executive Producer at Dropout, where he has helped build some of the most successful comedy and unscripted series in digital television. With more than a decade in new media and television production, Kyle has played a central role in scaling hit formats like Game Changer and launching breakout series including Very Important People and Smartypants. His work focuses on developing sustainable production pipelines, leading high-performing crews, and delivering innovative variety and alternative programming for streaming audiences.

A national active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Kyle specializes in unscripted television production, comedy format development, multi-camera studio workflows, and digital-first content strategy. He is passionate about building future-focused production teams and shaping scalable systems that support long-running, talent-driven series.

Credits Include...
Game Changer starring Giancarlo Esposito
Make Some Noise starring Lisa Gilroy
Very Important People starring Vic Michaelis
Dimension 20 starring Matthew Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan

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Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod.

Episode still image is the official logo of Dropout.TV

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Suju Vijayan is an accomplished television and film producer, director, and writer with a career spanning nearly three decades across documentary, reality television, and narrative film. She is best known for her senior story producer work on major franchises such as The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, as well as her consulting story producer role on HBO’s Gaming Wall St. Vijayan has built a reputation for shaping complex, character-driven narratives in unscripted and nonfiction formats, combining editorial precision with strong story architecture. Her credits also include directing and writing the feature film The Playback Singer, producing and directing multiple episodes of the documentary series Intimate Portrait, and contributing to culturally and socially focused television specials. With deep experience in story development, post-production, and on-the-ground production, Suju Vijayan is recognized as a versatile storyteller trusted with high-profile, narrative-driven projects across film and television.

Credits Include...
Intimate Portrait starring Sam Raimi
The Bachelor starring Hillary Duff
Independent Lens starring Ben Kingsley
Amazing Race starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
The Playback Singer starring Navi Rawat

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/sujuv.bsky.social

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004068/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/suju-vijayan-3595076/

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Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod.

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Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor. 
 
Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the: NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop. She was also invited to attend a program at MIT for influencers using their platforms for change.
 
Her more recent credits include performing in Arabic on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show”; Fail Army’s “Stand-up Fails” and “Fail News”; and starring in several digital campaigns for FOX (“Family Guy,” “The Great North”), TBS (“Chad”), Warner Bros (“DC”) and Universal (alongside Elizabeth Banks to promote “Pitch Perfect 3”). 
 
Reem has penned memes and jokes for the official social media pages of: "Tom & Jerry," "Scooby Doo," and "Looney Tunes";  is a two-time scholarship recipient at the Groundlings; and was named one of Bustle’s “5 Muslim Women Comedians to Get You Through Social Distancing.”

Credits Include...
Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase starring Jess Darrow
Make America Laugh Again starring Ramy Youssef
Promo Life starring Stefania Spampinato
Things Are Going Great for Me with J. Claude Deering starring Chris Pine

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Born and raised in Warri, Southern Nigeria, Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Ebi Ikuku) is an executive producer, writer, director, and journalist. At 16, she moved to London to study journalism at the University of Lincoln, where early work with outlets including BBC Radio shaped her research-driven approach to storytelling.
At 21, she relocated to Los Angeles, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Production from the New York Film Academy, followed by formal acting training at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. In 2020, Ebi founded A-Bee Film Productions, a production company headquartered in California, producing short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries with a focus on socially grounded narratives.
Her work spans development through post-production, and she has gained hands-on industry experience on award-winning projects, including the Netflix feature Silverton Siege. Through her films, Ebi explores identity, power, and resilience, using cinematic storytelling as a tool for cultural dialogue.
Company: A-Bee Film Productions
Instagram: @missebi and @abeefilmproductions

Credits Include...
The Weeping starring Doug Jones
Velvet Prozak starring Lou Ferrigno
Rukky starring Benjamin Levy Aguilar
Not Like Other Girls starring Siddiq Saunderson

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