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What was it REALLY like working for Ellen DeGeneres? Ex-Writer spills the TRUTH!

In this episode of the Hollywood Raw podcast, hosts Dax Holt and Adam Glyn sit down with former TMZ writer and Ellen DeGeneres Show head writer Rick Mitchell. He opens up about his time at TMZ during its golden era, what it was really like working for Ellen, and whether she deserved to be canceled. Rick also breaks down the truth about staged paparazzi photos—like Katie Holmes' suspicious NYC sighting—and how celebrity PR really works. Plus, he talks about co-writing his new book with legendary comedian Carol Leifer. Get the inside scoop on Hollywood’s biggest untold stories! Shop HWR Merch https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collect... Take a dive into Hollywood unlike any you've done before. Real, raw, and uncensored. Join us as we talk to celebs living their lives in front of the cameras AND hear from the paparazzi, bodyguards, and private flight attendants that surround them. Find out what your favorite celebrities are REALLY like. Hosted by entertainment news veteran Dax Holt and NYC photojournalist Adam Glyn Follow Hollywood Raw TikTok:   / hollywoodraw   Instagram:   / hollywoodrawpod   Facebook:   / hollywoodrawpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/hollywoodraw Join "Off The Record"   / 867012874175451   Follow Dax Holt Instagram:   / daxholt   Twitter: https://x.com/daxholt TikTok:   / dax_holt   Follow Adam Glyn Instagram:   / adamglyn   Twitter:   / adamglyn   TikTok:   / adamglyn   YouTube:    / adamsapplenyc   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com 00:00 - Welcome to the Hollywood Raw Podcast: Special Guest: Former TMZ & Ellen Writer Rick Mitchell 01:46 - Katie Holmes' Paparazzi Photos: Staged or Real? 04:58 - The Business of Paparazzi: Who's Really in Control? 06:59 - Listener Reviews: Why Fans Love Hollywood Raw 07:44 - Breaking Into Hollywood: How Rick Mitchell Landed at TMZ 12:23 - From TMZ to Ellen: The Transition to a Hit Talk Show 15:29 - Writing for Ellen: The Challenges & Creative Process 17:51 - Inside Ellen's World: Wild Behind-the-Scenes Moments 21:58 - The Truth About Ellen’s Workplace & Her Public Fallout 25:50 - The Dark Side of Fame: Hollywood’s Unspoken Reality 26:07 - The Pressure to Be Funny: What It’s Like as a Comedy Writer 26:36 - The Reality of Working on The Ellen DeGeneres Show 27:47 - Hollywood’s Backstage Secrets: Life on the Warner Bros. Lot 31:51 - Why Breaking Into TV Writing Is Harder Than You Think 35:28 - The Ellen Ticket Controversy: How Hard Was It to Get In? 38:16 - Remembering Twitch: The Tragic Loss of Ellen's Beloved DJ 40:49 - How to Write a Funny Speech: Rick’s Expert Tips 45:43 - Rick Mitchell’s Career Reflections & Lessons Learned 46:36 - Closing Thoughts: What’s Next for Rick & Final Farewell #TMZ #EllenDeGeneres #HollywoodScandals #CelebrityNews #Paparazzi #KatieHolmes #HollywoodRaw