who is Randy Runkle

Randy Runkle is a retired Senior Vice President of Programming at Showtime Networks, where he played a central role in shaping the premium channel’s original series slate for more than two decades. At Showtime he helped shepherd acclaimed and award‑winning series including Homeland, House of Lies, Californication, The Tudors, Sleeper Cell, and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, helping to define the network’s bold, character‑driven brand of storytelling.

Over his career, Randy has also served as a creative executive on a range of documentary and unscripted projects, collaborating closely with top producers and directors to bring distinctive voices to television. Earlier, he worked in the feature world as a production coordinator on films such as Dying Young and The Marrying Man, giving him hands‑on experience across both film and television production.

Randy holds a B.A. in Film Studies from California State University, Sacramento, and an M.F.A. in Cinema/Television Production from the University of Southern California. He has shared his industry expertise with emerging creators as an adjunct instructor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, mentoring the next generation of storytellers.

For Away We Go, Randy brings deep insight into entertainment, a sharp eye for compelling stories, and decades of experience working with world‑class talent—making him a valuable advisor on content strategy, development, and audience engagement.