Jack Picone
School
New York University
Expertise
IOS, Microsoft Xbox, Biotechnology
- Jack is a writer, script consultant, trivia champ, and podcast host, with numerous awards to show for his work including Best Screenplay at the 2007 New York Television Festival and the 2014 L.A. Sports Film Festival.
- As an early adopter of smart home devices, IoT, and AI, Jack is obsessed with integrating tech into his daily life, especially within the Apple ecosystem.
- An avid gamer and consumer of pop culture, WIRED has featured his expertise in its videos, and the Village Voice once called his TV criticism "pop-drunk" and "surprisingly open-minded."
Experience
Hailing from New York and now based in Los Angeles, Jack has earned accolades as a screenwriter and host of cult-favorite podcasts Worst Episode Ever and 90s Percentile. Jack has contributed work for ScreenCrush, New Rockstars, and E-Trade, and was also a Senior Editor for the New York Film Academy. When he's not writing, you can find him glued to his Xbox or exploring the world of virtual reality from his living room.
Education
Graduating from the Tisch School of the Arts' prestigious Film and Television program, Jack learned how left-brain technological know-how and right-brain creativity interweave and shape each other more and more in our rapidly evolving society. His educational experience informs his writings on everything from streaming apps to the growing role AI plays in our daily lives.
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Stories By Jack Picone
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