The Treatment

The Treatment

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

Brian Jordan Alvarez, star and co-creator of FX’s acclaimed, breakout sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ joins to tell us how it all came together.

Brian Jordan Alvarez schools us on his zeitgeisty TV series ‘English Teacher’

Brian Jordan Alvarez, star and co-creator of FX’s acclaimed, breakout sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ joins to tell us how it all came together.

Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

Hear the Max Richter piece that changed how Elisabeth Moss experiences music

Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

Josh Greenbaum speaks on his new film “Will & Harper,” a profile of actor Will Ferrell on a road trip with longtime friend Harper Steele following her gender transition.

Josh Greenbaum hopes ‘Will & Harper’ will teach folks to navigate discomfort

Josh Greenbaum speaks on his new film “Will & Harper,” a profile of actor Will Ferrell on a road trip with longtime friend Harper Steele following her gender transition.

Emmy and Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins for a long conversation about her Lee Miller biopic, portraying PTSD, and continuing to challenge herself as an actor.

Kate Winslet’s candid and expansive chat with Elvis Mitchell

Emmy and Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins for a long conversation about her Lee Miller biopic, portraying PTSD, and continuing to challenge herself as an actor.

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

Jovan Adepo connects to a dark, lyric version of "Lush Life"

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

Chris Nashawaty discusses his new book “The Future Was Now” and why the time was right for the cinematic blockbusters of 1982 after the “Golden Age” of the ‘70s.

Writer Chris Nashawaty breaks down ‘the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982’

Chris Nashawaty discusses his new book “The Future Was Now” and why the time was right for the cinematic blockbusters of 1982 after the “Golden Age” of the ‘70s.

Maria Bamford stops by for a chat ahead of performing on Santa Monica’s Broad stage, where she’ll deliver the venue’s first ever stand-up show.

Maria Bamford begs you to google her before seeing her stand-up

Maria Bamford stops by for a chat ahead of performing on Santa Monica’s Broad stage, where she’ll deliver the venue’s first ever stand-up show.

Acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater considers Thoreau’s classic, transcendentalist memoir “Walden” to be the ultimate guide to living an uncompromised life.

Richard Linklater’s ultimate ‘how-to’ guide: Thoreau’s ‘Walden’

Acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater considers Thoreau’s classic, transcendentalist memoir “Walden” to be the ultimate guide to living an uncompromised life.

Alex Gibney tells us about getting famously tight-lipped “Sopranos” creator David Chase to open up for the new project “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos.”

Documentarian Alex Gibney turns his lens to ‘The Sopranos’

Alex Gibney tells us about getting famously tight-lipped “Sopranos” creator David Chase to open up for the new project “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos.”

Director India Donaldson tells us about using her feature film debut “Good One” to subvert audience expectations about stories set in the woods.

India Donaldson has a ‘Good One’ for you

Director India Donaldson tells us about using her feature film debut “Good One” to subvert audience expectations about stories set in the woods.

Emmy-winner Alan Poul reflects on how Lindsay Anderson's 1969 film “If…” profoundly affected him during his youth.

The British film ‘If…’ blew a young Alan Poul’s mind

Emmy-winner Alan Poul reflects on how Lindsay Anderson's 1969 film “If…” profoundly affected him during his youth.

Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Michael Keaton talks Tim Burton collabs — from 1988’s “Beetlejuice” … to 2024’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

The ‘Beetlejuice’ backstory makes him laugh (and other Michael Keaton insights)

Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Michael Keaton talks Tim Burton collabs — from 1988’s “Beetlejuice” … to 2024’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

Acclaimed actor Jason Schwartzman joins to talk improvising with Carol Kane (and more) on the set of his new film, “Between The Temples.”

Go ‘Between the Temples’ with actor Jason Schwartzman

Acclaimed actor Jason Schwartzman joins to talk improvising with Carol Kane (and more) on the set of his new film, “Between The Temples.”

Emily Nussbaum recalls the ways in which her current world view was shaped by the popular 1972 children's album "Free to Be...You and Me.”

Emily Nussbaum on childhood encounters of ‘Free to Be...You and Me’

Emily Nussbaum recalls the ways in which her current world view was shaped by the popular 1972 children's album "Free to Be...You and Me.”

Zoë Kravitz, best known for her work as an actor, joins to talk cinematic influences and making her directorial debut with “Blink Twice.”

Zoë Kravitz on making her directorial debut with ‘Blink Twice’

Zoë Kravitz, best known for her work as an actor, joins to talk cinematic influences and making her directorial debut with “Blink Twice.”

Kiefer Sutherland recounts watching "The French Connection" for the first time and noticing the beautifully complementary casting.

Kiefer Sutherland: “‘The French Connection’ blew my mind”

Kiefer Sutherland recounts watching "The French Connection" for the first time and noticing the beautifully complementary casting.

Actor Giovani Ribisi’s TV and film roles over the years are indelible, but now he’s shaking it up as cinematographer on the twisty new film “Strange Darling.”

Newly minted cinematographer Giovani Ribisi loves a storyboard

Actor Giovani Ribisi’s TV and film roles over the years are indelible, but now he’s shaking it up as cinematographer on the twisty new film “Strange Darling.”

Paula Pell reflects on the overnight success of an early skit she wrote for SNL.

Paula Pell on her first viral SNL skit, ‘Hold the Pickle’

Paula Pell reflects on the overnight success of an early skit she wrote for SNL.

Comedian Ramy Youssef opens up about working with Christoper Storer — creator of “The Bear” and director of Youssef’s 2024 stand up special, “More Feelings.”

Ramy Youssef gives you all the feels

Comedian Ramy Youssef opens up about working with Christoper Storer — creator of “The Bear” and director of Youssef’s 2024 stand up special, “More Feelings.”

Comedy legend Steve Martin talks “Only Murders in the Building,” becoming less obsessive, and why it was time for a career spanning documentary.

Steve Martin shares wisdom from a 'great third act'

Comedy legend Steve Martin talks “Only Murders in the Building,” becoming less obsessive, and why it was time for a career spanning documentary.