If Howard Stern survived the zombie apocalypse. During a global zombie outbreak, a reclusive female podcaster’s tranquil world is uprooted after an aging Gen X shock jock unearths her peaceful lighthouse hideaway.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
38pp
Genre:
Comedy
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
The governments of the world urge the public to remain calm during a zombie pandemic and to practice social distancing. From an isolated lighthouse in the Pacific Northwest, vlogger Regina hosts the “We Live - Life After Reanimation” podcast to help those afflicted with the psychological stressors of killing their infected family members better cope with a post- apocalyptic planet. Life is serene until Deez, a renegade pariah and former 1990’s radio DJ from New Orleans, stumbles upon her sanctuary and high-quality studio. While squatting, Deez slowly encroaches on the show’s format. Incorporating many outdated Gen X tropes such as conversations about recreational drug use and sex, Deez uses his background in shock jock radio to inadvertently offend Regina’s listeners. As the show’s popularity miraculously grows around the community; the two incur the wrath of Doug – a local ham radio enthusiast who broadcasts alerts and information from his boarded-up basement. Doug’s audience is jumping ship by the droves, and he is not happy. After staving off the cartel, ratings obsessed Deez prods renowned scientist Dr. Ricci to prove his vaccine works by receiving a zombie bite live on air. A mishap causes Dr. Ricci to blow himself up. Deez then gains control of the Emergency Broadcast System and transmits advertisements for his Zombstock Music Festival. The concert deteriorates into a super spreader as a rare Pacific Northwest hurricane drops thousands of zombies from the sky. An executive from L.A. arrives and offers the pair a generous syndication contract and the show officially goes viral.

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The Writer: Joe Deez

Joe Deez is a globally published writer whose works have appeared in USA Today and the UK comedy magazine Chortle. He is also a professional stand-up comedian who has earned viral fame and appeared on the nationally syndicated television show “Right This Minute”. His zombie comedy series spec “We Live” placed in the semifinals of the 2021 Screencraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Competition and placed in the finals of the 2022 4theatre Selection. His short story "Tachyon 1981" placed in the finals of the 2022 Vocal+ Fiction Awards. He also co-founded the non-profit “Humor Association” to help children and young adults deal with bullying and depression through humor and comedy. Go to bio
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