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Awards Chatter

562 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings

'Awards Chatter' is a podcast that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Created and hosted by: Scott Feinberg

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Episodes

Shia LaBeouf - 'Honey Boy' & 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'

October 29, 2019 04:42 - 1 hour

One of Hollywood's most talented and enigmatic figures reflects on the dark childhood that shaped him, attaining international fame via 'Transformers' (but only learning to act years later) and, after winding up in court-ordered rehab, confronting his demons by writing and playing his father in a film about his early years. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer - 'Ask Dr. Ruth'

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes

The world's most famous sex therapist, who at 91 is the subject of a new Hulu doc, opens up about surviving the Holocaust, pursuing a career in psychosexual and relationship therapy, becoming an international celebrity and today's hot-button sex-related topics. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Shaye - 'Ambition'

October 14, 2019 13:45 - 1 hour

The founder of New Line Cinema reflects on navigating the ups and downs of film distribution for 41 years, what convinced him to gamble on projects from 'Pink Flamingos' to 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and why, at age 80, he has returned to his original passion: directing. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pedro Almodóvar - 'Pain and Glory'

October 07, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes

The most celebrated Spanish auteur since Buñuel reflects on the revolutionary period from which he and his colorful films emerged, why he has avoided Hollywood and what makes his 21st features his most personal yet. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Pryce - 'The Two Popes' & 'The Height of the Storm'

September 30, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour

The revered vet of stage and screen reflects on the tragedy that struck his family when he was a young actor; finding himself at the center of the infamous 'Miss Saigon' controversy; why he turned down 'Game of Thrones' before signing on to play the High Sparrow; and what it's like playing Pope Francis in one of the year's most acclaimed films. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Randy Newman - ‘Marriage Story’ & ‘Toy Story 4’

September 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

The legendary singer/songwriter and film composer reflects on his half-century career, nine films with Pixar and composing his first dramatic score in decades for Noah Baumbach. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renée Zellweger - 'Judy'

September 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

One of the outstanding actresses of her generation reflects on the roles that made her 'America's Sweetheart,' the downfall of her frequent collaborator Harvey Weinstein, the personal turmoil that led her to step away from the biz for six years and her performance as Judy Garland that many are calling her best work yet. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hanks - 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'

September 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

The legendary actor returns to the podcast, this time for a free-form conversation covering topics such as how he evaluates the success of his films, how his countenance has impacted his career, why he was so influenced by Robert Duvall and Jason Robards and why the many heroes he has played — most recently, Fred Rogers — are all very different. But first: Matt Belloni, The Hollywood Reporter's editorial director, joins Scott to discuss the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film fests. Credits: H...

Bill Gates - 'Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates'

September 02, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes

The man, myth and legend of tech and philanthropy — founder of Microsoft and cofounder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — reflects on his trailblazing work with computer software, starting the largest private philanthropic foundation in history and cooperating with a Netflix docuseries. But first: Davis Guggenheim, the documentary filmmaker best known for the Oscar-winning 'An Inconvenient Truth,' joins Scott to discuss his career and his aforementioned Netflix docuseries about Bill ...

Margaret Qualley - ‘Fosse/Verdon’ & ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’

August 27, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutes

The 24-year-old breakout star — an Emmy nominee for FX’s limited series and a scene-stealer in Quentin Tarantino’s latest film — reflects on growing up as Andie MacDowell’s daughter, abandoning dancing and modeling for acting and how HBO’s ‘The Leftovers,’ a Spike Jonze perfume ad and the indie ‘Novitiate’ all set the stage for her crazy 2019. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Joshua Farnham and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices...

Patricia Clarkson - 'Sharp Objects'

August 19, 2019 17:16 - 58 minutes

One of the most respected actresses of her generation reflects on her decision to forgo having a family and focus singularly on acting, how she broke out of suburban mom type roles and became a queen of the art house and why her part on HBO's acclaimed limited series was among the most challenging she has ever played. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Remembering Peter Fonda (1940-2019)

August 17, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour

Tune in to Scott's 2015 conversation with the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda, who made his own name in the 1969 counter-culture classic 'Easy Rider' and later earned a best actor Oscar nom for 1997's 'Ulee's Gold.' He died of lung cancer at the age of 79 on Friday. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Jessie Katz and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stiller - 'Escape at Dannemora'

August 12, 2019 21:40 - 1 hour

One of the funniest actors and most talented directors in Hollywood reflects on growing up the son of a legendary comedy team, his inner-conflict about starring in broad comedies versus directing more serious work and what went in to making the seven-part Showtime limited series for which he is up for two Emmys. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Gondelman - 'Last Week Tonight' & 'Desus & Mero'

August 07, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour

The rising-star comedian and writer, who won three Emmys and two Peabodys for his contributions to HBO's John Oliver vehicle before moving over to Showtime's first late night show, reflects on venturing into standup, co-creating Modern Seinfeld and working with talents spanning the spectrum of senses of humor. But first: Gil Robertson, the co-founder and co-chief of the African-American Film Critics Association, joins Scott to discuss his career and organization, which will present its first...

Lulu Wang - 'The Farewell'

July 31, 2019 12:46 - 1 hour

The breakout filmmaker behind one of 2019's most acclaimed films — and the year's highest per-theater-average gross — reflects on her family's immigrant experience, hirings and firings she experienced en route to her breakthrough and what Hollywood should learn from the success of her very personal film. But first: Meher Tatna, who just wrapped a two-year term as president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, joins Scott to discuss her life and the origins, controversies and philanthro...

Giancarlo Esposito - 'Better Call Saul'

July 24, 2019 11:41 - 1 hour

The great character actor reflects on his four collaborations with Spike Lee, subsequent struggles that left him suicidal and the career renaissance made possible by Vince Gilligan's 'Breaking Bad' and its prequel. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Joshua Farnham and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Crosby - 'David Crosby: Remember My Name'

July 20, 2019 03:14 - 41 minutes

The rock and roll legend from The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, who is the subject of an acclaimed new documentary, begins reflecting on his rollercoaster life and career before having a meltdown and forcing Scott to terminate the interview, an ‘Awards Chatter’ first. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Schlatter - 'Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate'

July 15, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour

One of the most influential producers in the history of television — a man best known for creating and producing the landmark variety sketch series 'Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In' — reflects on that show's origins, impact and legacy, most recently on display in a tribute show on Netflix. But first: THR's Matthew Belloni, Daniel Fienberg, Lesley Goldberg and Michael O'Connell join Scott to dissect Tuesday morning's announcement of the 71st Emmy nominations. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, rec...

Rhea Seehorn - 'Better Call Saul'

June 21, 2019 12:07 - 1 hour

The actress best known for playing Kim Wexler on AMC's 'Breaking Bad' prequel opens up about her roots as a character actress, what she learned from prior short-lived TV series and what it's like to play her current show's only principal character whose fate is not already known. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero - 'Desus & Mero'

June 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour

The late night hosts with the youngest and most diverse audience reflect on how they were shaped by being first-generation Americans from the Bronx, how social media led to their podcast and TV shows and what makes their new current program different from competitors'. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Letterman - 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction'

June 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

The standup and late night comedy legend, who rarely grants interviews, opens up about why he pursued a public life despite immense shyness, why he adored Johnny Carson and has mixed feelings about Jay Leno, why he retired from 'Late Show' only to return two years later with a longform interview series on Netflix, what he thinks of today's late night hosts and how he feels now about his former frequent guest Donald Trump. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produ...

Bob Mackie - 'The Cher Show'

June 08, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour

One of the greatest fashion designers and costume designers for the last 60 years reflects on his famous clients (including Judy Garland, Carol Burnett and Cher), his most iconic outfits (from the 'Gone with the Wind' parody dress for 'The Carol Burnett Show' to Cher’s various Oscar outfits) and finally being accepted by the fashion world establishment. But first: David Rooney, THR's chief theater critic, joins Scott to preview Sunday night's 73rd Tony Awards. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinb...

Celia Keenan-Bolger - 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

June 05, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes

The four-time Tony nominee opens up about being fired from 'The Light in the Piazza' just before it went to Broadway, how she rebounded in a series of musicals before breaking into plays and what it's like playing children on stage, most recently 8-year-old Scout Finch in Aaron Sorkin's blockbuster production. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santino Fontana - 'Tootsie'

June 02, 2019 12:38 - 55 minutes

The Tony favorite reflects on how his career was interrupted — and life jeopardized — by a 2010 head injury; how he fought his way back, only to walk away from 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' after just one season; and what he has learned from playing a woman in one of Broadway's biggest hits. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aidy Bryant - 'Shrill' & 'Saturday Night Live'

May 27, 2019 10:55 - 1 hour

The 32-year-old vet of improv and sketch comedy reflects on seven seasons in Studio 8H, what frustrated her about the acting opportunities she was offered during hiatuses and why she ultimately signed on to co-create, co-write, co-produce and star on a Hulu series about a "fat" young woman in 21st century America. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Kondo - 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo'

May 25, 2019 01:24 - 36 minutes

The world's leading organizing consultant reflects on the roots of her interest in tidying, and how tidying for friends became a part-time job and then a booming business; how her KonMari Method evolved into what it is; and how her bestselling books about it led to a Netflix reality series. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Lear - 'One Day at a Time' & 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons'

May 20, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes

The most influential producer in TV history — a man who, in the 1970s, revolutionized the sitcom format by using it to tackle matters of social import — reflects on the dark childhood that shaped his social conscience, the defining moments of his career, what keeps him working at 96 and whether Archie Bunker would have supported Donald Trump. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

George Clooney - 'Catch-22'

May 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

In his first-ever podcast interview, the A-lister reflects on parts played and lessons learned over 37 years in Hollywood, the pros and cons of mega-fame, why he no longer sees himself as a leading man and why he decided to return to TV to make a limited series with streamer Hulu. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phoebe Waller-Bridge - 'Fleabag' & 'Killing Eve'

May 09, 2019 00:43 - 57 minutes

The multi-hyphenate behind two of TV’s buzziest shows reflects on how a series of 10-minute plays that she wrote opened the doors to screen jobs, how much of herself is in her characters and how being a feminist does (and doesn’t) shape her work. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Harley Yanoff and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Brie - 'GLOW'

May 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

A star of 'Mad Men,' 'Community' and Netflix's comedy about women wrestlers reflects on her career, assumptions about her range and making a female-dominated show. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelli O'Hara - 'Kiss Me, Kate'

April 29, 2019 11:11 - 1 hour

One of the greatest leading ladies in Broadway history reflects on her unlikely path from Oklahoma to the Great White Way, how she found her voice thanks to a special teacher and her 'voice' through the roles she played and why, even at the top, she finds it hard to make ends meet. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth MacFarlane - 'The Orville'

April 25, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes

One of Hollywood’s funniest, smartest and most provocative figures reflects on the roots of his passion for animation, becoming TV’s youngest-ever EP 20 years ago with ‘Family Guy’ and following decades of comedy — from directing ‘Ted’ to hosting the Oscars — with a sci-fi dramedy that just wrapped its second season. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering David Picker (1931-2019)

April 23, 2019 03:20 - 1 hour

The legendary film exec — who ran three studios, was behind five best picture Oscar winners and brought James Bond, The Beatles and Steve Martin to the movies — died Saturday at 87 following a battle with colon cancer. Here, for the first time, Scott shares their 2016 sit-down. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa Hudgens - "Rent: Live"

April 22, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Best known for starring in the ‘High School Musical’ trilogy opposite her then-boyfriend Zac Efron, the young actress reflects on her musical roots, surviving celebrity and reinventing herself as an adult in Hollywood. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham.

Vanessa Hudgens - 'Rent: Live'

April 22, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes

Best known for starring in the 'High School Musical' trilogy opposite her then-boyfriend Zac Efron, the young actress reflects on her musical roots, surviving celebrity and reinventing herself as an adult in Hollywood. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Madden - 'Bodyguard'

April 14, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes

The Scotsman, one of Hollywood's hottest young actors, reflects on his Golden Globe-winning performance, as well as playing Robb Stark on 'Game of Thrones,' "anxiety-inducing" paparazzi and those 007 rumors. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hamill - 'Knightfall'

April 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour

The screen legend best known for playing Luke Skywalker in six 'Star Wars' films over 42 years reflects on fame and typecasting, why he loves theater and voice acting, "'Star Wars' fatigue" and why he took on the role of a medieval SOB on History's drama series about the Knights Templar. Hosted by: Scott Feinberg Recorded and produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Jeong - 'You Complete Me, Ho'

April 01, 2019 14:21 - 1 hour

Best known for 'The Hangover' trilogy, the actor/standup comedian discusses what led to his life-changing decision to walk away from medicine to focus on performing, the personal and social significance of projects like 'Dr. Ken' and 'Crazy Rich Asians' and the family crisis that inspired his new Netflix standup special. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Porter - 'Pose'

March 26, 2019 00:05 - 1 hour

The actor/singer emotionally reflects on his dark childhood, his 14-year exile from Broadway and how he realized his dreams via the Tony-winning musical 'Kinky Boots’ and Ryan Murphy’s landmark FX drama. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark-Paul Gosselaar - 'The Passage'

March 18, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour

Best known for playing Zack Morris on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ the veteran TV actor reflects on that iconic character, his subsequent collaboratIons with Steven Bochco and his acclaimed work as a federal agent on Fox’s rookie series. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephan James - 'Homecoming'

March 11, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes

The Golden Globe-nominated breakout star reflects on his transformation from reserved kid into public performer; the challenges of playing icons Jesse Owens and John Lewis and anchoring 'If Beale Street Could Talk'; and holding his own opposite Julia Roberts on Amazon Prime's acclaimed podcast adaptation. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THR Pundits Preview 91st Oscars

February 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour

Scott Feinberg, THR's awards columnist, is joined by THR's tech editor Carolyn Giardina, executive editor (features) Stephen Galloway, senior editor (film) Rebecca Keegan and film editor Gregg Kilday for a discussion about the show's controversies, contenders and consequences. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Joshua Farnham and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruth E. Carter - 'Black Panther'

February 18, 2019 16:23 - 1 hour

The trailblazing costume designer — the first black person ever nominated for the best costume design Oscar, she now has three such noms to her name (no black woman has more across all categories) — reflects on breaking into her profession when no other black women were getting work, her 14 collaborations with Spike Lee and what it was like costuming a 2018 movie unlike any before it. But first: Melissa Berton and Rayka Zehtabchi join Scott to discuss the best documentary short Oscar nominee...

Richard E. Grant - 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'

February 06, 2019 05:35 - 1 hour

The veteran character actor, who was most famous for his debut film role in 1987's 'Withnail & I' prior to his Oscar-nominated turn in Marielle Heller's 2018 dramedy about a pair of Big Apple misfits, reflects on his bizarre childhood, the working-actor's grind and why he's savoring every second of his current moment in the spotlight. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Dennis Schweitzer and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Diane Warren - 'RBG'

January 28, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour

One of the greatest songwriters of all time — a one-woman hit machine for 35 years who has worked with most major singers of that timespan and is synonymous with the 'power ballad' — reflects on how music helped her escape a troubled childhood, the origins of her biggest hits and the inspiration for the call-to-action songs that have led to the three most recent of her 10 Oscar noms. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and edited by Dennis Schweitzer and produced by Matthew Whitehurs...

Bo Burnham - 'Eighth Grade'

January 21, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour

The YouTube star turned internationally-popular standup comedian turned acclaimed filmmaker reflects on his unusual career path, his debilitating battles with anxiety and how technology is changing our lives. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Adams - 'Vice' & 'Sharp Objects'

January 14, 2019 14:30 - 58 minutes

One of the most respected actresses of her generation, a five-time Oscar bridesmaid, reflects on how years in dinner theater gave way to a career in screen acting, how her career has been divided into noticeable phases and how she navigates dark parts like the two she played in 2018 (one in a film, the other in a limited TV series). Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Elliott - 'A Star Is Born'

January 11, 2019 21:40 - 1 hour

The beloved character actor, who has been appearing on the big screen for 52 years, reflects on why the first film in which he was the star was also the last; how he feels about being typecast as the strong/silent type; and what sparked his late-career renaissance. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Dennis Schweitzer and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alfonso Cuarón - 'Roma'

January 07, 2019 22:39 - 58 minutes

The Oscar winner, one of the key figures of New Mexican Cinema and one of the most accomplished and admired filmmakers in the world, opens up about being kicked out of film school, the evolution of 'The Three Amigos,' the widely-varying scales and genres of his films and why his latest — a black-and-white Spanish-language masterpiece on Netflix — is his most personal yet. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Lucas Hedges - 'Ben Is Back,' 'Boy Erased,' 'Mid90s' & 'The Waverly Gallery'

January 03, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour

The 22-year-old 'Manchester by the Sea' Oscar nominee talks about growing up in an artistic family, battling self-doubt, coming to terms with his sexuality and starring in three films — and making his Broadway debut — in 2018. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Ryan Gabos and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests

Tom Hanks
2 Episodes
Adam Driver
1 Episode
Bill Gates
1 Episode
Bill Maher
1 Episode
Casey Affleck
1 Episode
chris evans
1 Episode
Chris Evans
1 Episode
Claire Danes
1 Episode
Dolly Parton
1 Episode
Ed Asner
1 Episode
Elizabeth Banks
1 Episode
Ethan Hawke
1 Episode
Ian McKellen
1 Episode
Jackson Browne
1 Episode
Jane Fonda
1 Episode
Jane Goodall
1 Episode
Jerry Seinfeld
1 Episode
jimmy fallon
1 Episode
J.J. Abrams
1 Episode
Joe Mantello
1 Episode
Judd Apatow
1 Episode
Kate Beckinsale
1 Episode
Kumail Nanjiani
1 Episode
Matt Walsh
1 Episode
Michael Moore
1 Episode
Norman Lear
1 Episode
Oprah Winfrey
1 Episode
Paul Greengrass
1 Episode
Quincy Jones
1 Episode
Ridley Scott
1 Episode
Robert McKee
1 Episode
Ron Howard
1 Episode
Ruth Westheimer
1 Episode
Samantha Bee
1 Episode
Sam Elliott
1 Episode
Sam Smith
1 Episode
Sean Baker
1 Episode
Stephen Colbert
1 Episode
Terry Gilliam
1 Episode
Tom Clancy
1 Episode
Tori Amos
1 Episode
Trevor Noah
1 Episode
Viggo Mortensen
1 Episode
Will Forte
1 Episode

Books

The Handmaid's Tale
2 Episodes