Stone Kite Presents: Save the Chat
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author and Stone Kite co-founder and CEO Margaret Stohl, as she talks to the creators behind some of her favorite comics, books, movies, TV, games, and more to learn about what goes into crafting and sustaining stories and worlds that matter.
Episodes
11/3/2026
Episode 2: Making Projects Personal with Director and Producer Jay Roach
This month, Margaret sits down with critically acclaimed, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning director and producer Jay Roach, to unpack what it takes to turn an original idea into a million-dollar franchise. From taking a chance on AUSTIN POWERS to building the world of MEET THE PARENTS and his upcoming film FOCKER-IN-LAW, Jay shares why audiences are essential collaborators in filmmaking, how to create an environment where creativity thrives, and why Ariana Grande is a comedic genius. Plus, Jay reveals what drew him to Jason Jones’s new world, One Zero One and how meeting his in-laws inspired one of the biggest stories of his career.