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The Business
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Digging into ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ with Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman
Kim Masters talks to Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman about their new Knives Out whodunnit. Meanwhile, Masters and Matt Belloni try to get to the bottom of why Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie.
Shawn Levy talks ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Star Wars,’ & studio shakeups
Kim Masters talks with Stranger Things executive producer and director Shawn Levy about the show’s final season. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the latest in the Warner Bros. bidding war.
Judd Apatow’s memoir reflects a lifetime as a ‘Comedy Nerd’
Kim Masters talks with Judd Apatow about his new memoir Comedy Nerd. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni unpack Paramount’s $3 billion cost-cutting plan as Netflix doubles down on video podcasts.
‘The Alabama Solution’ filmmakers on exposing America’s prison crisis
Kim Masters talks with documentarians Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman about their film, The Alabama Solution. Plus, Masters is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to break down the latest updates on a potential Warner Bros. sale.
Brad Falchuk on life, death, and ‘Famous Last Words’
Writer & producer Brad Falchuk talks about stepping in front of the camera for his Netflix series Famous Last Words. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down Taylor Sheridan’s exit from Paramount.
How would a Netflix-owned Warner Bros. operate?
Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw weigh a possible Netflix stake in Warner Bros; Plus, Kim Masters talks to Kelly Reichardt about her new film, The Mastermind.
The Treatment
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Dwayne Johnson defies expectations with The Smashing Machine
Actor and producer Dwayne Johnson on wanting to not always have the answers.
The Treat: The Mortician director Joshua Rofé
Friedkin’s Sorcerer had director Joshua Rofé on the edge of his seat.
Fred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure
Actor and musician Fred Armisen on his obsession with sound.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has The Treat
It all started with The Third Man for director Matt Shakman
The Running Man is just a regular guy
Director Edgar Wright takes on The Running Man.
The Knife director Nnamdi Asomugha has The Treat
Nnamdi Asomugha credits injury recovery to Band of Brothers.
The Sam Sanders Show
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Will AI Ever Make Good Music?
Watch out, AI is infiltrating your playlist.
Is Gender Just a Story?
Torrey Peters' latest book thinks of the trans experience as "an invitation.”
The Healing Powers of Smothered Chicken (from Your Mama’s Kitchen)
Sam opens up about a special moment while cooking his mother’s special Smothered Chicken.
Did Wicked Change Hollywood… For Good?
Wicked hits theaters again. Have we been changed for the better?
Scam To The Top? w/ Danielle Pinnock
Danielle Pinnock shares her long journey to finding success in Hollywood.
Is Gambling Ruining Sports?
Sam chats with journalist Baker Machado about the drama behind sports betting.