About Crooked Table Productions
Where It All Started…
Back in 2007, two friends met at a coffee shop to talk through a creative project. It was our first real brainstorming session, fueled by that ambitious confidence that comes with starting something new. But they immediately noticed the table was uneven. Wobbly. Crooked.
One joked it might be a bad omen but — after his friend speculated that maybe the table’s apparent flaw meant they were starting somewhere imperfect but interesting — he began to see things differently. The more he thought about it, the more the metaphor fit.
Creative people tend to notice what others pass by. We see meaning in the ordinary and possibility in the imperfect. Crooked Table became a shorthand for the road less taken, paying attention, trusting curiosity, and believing connection and impact doesn’t have to be perfect.
Crooked By Design
Crooked Table has always been rooted in the same fundamental idea. Whether working independently or in partnership with esteemed collaborators, the goal is to help stories say what they’re trying to say. Formats and platforms change. But the core approach hasn’t.
Today, Crooked Table Productions continues to evolve as a space for meaningful creative work built around quality, consistency, and respect. Every show is shaped by preparation, intentionality, and careful editing, with an emphasis on strong pacing maximum impact.
If you’re interested in developing a new project or need help leveling up an existing one, consider working with someone who treats storytelling as craft rather than content. Head on over to our Contact page via the below link, and let’s get started today!
Who’s Behind the Table?
With more than 20 years of media experience, Robert Yaniz Jr. — who proudly sits at the head of Crooked Table Productions — has always prioritized storytelling above all. Robert is drawn to work that’s thoughtful without being precious, accessible without being shallow.
Led by an inherent trust in the audience, he’s an enthusiastic collaborator who always strives to foster connections with others through his storytelling. Robert brings compassion, natural curiosity, and a sense of humanity and humor throughout the creative process.
In everything that it does, Crooked Table Productions aims to capture a sense of truth and authenticity. The goal isn’t just to complete a project but to establish an intimate connection with the intended audience. And that mission begins with how Robert sees the world.