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The Business
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Tom Freston on building MTV during cable’s wild west years
Kim Masters talks with former Viacom CEO and MTV co-founder Tom Freston about his memoir Unplugged. Masters and Matt Belloni then dig into Netflix’s stock stumble and what CNN’s potential spin-off value says about the Warner Bros. merger.
‘Sentimental Value’ director Joachim Trier is begging Netflix to embrace movie theaters
Kim Masters sits down with Joachim Trier to discuss his award-winning film Sentimental Value. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni unpack what went wrong with this year’s Golden Globes ceremony and break down the latest developments in Warner Bros.’ ongoing fire sale.
Tim Blake Nelson on balancing acting, directing, writing, and his novel ‘Superhero’
Kim Masters sits down with actor Tim Blake Nelson to discuss his novel, Superhero. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the latest Paramount offer rejection by Warner Bros.
Hollywood in 2026: Disney’s next CEO, industry tariffs, and Netflix vs. YouTube
Kim Masters rings in the new year with Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw to predict what 2026 could hold for Hollywood. Plus, we revisit a favorite 2025 conversation with A Real Pain writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg.Megabanter 2025: Hollywood’s unraveling year of crises, consolidation, and AI
Kim Masters is joined by Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw for a year-end Megabanter, looking back at a messy 2025.
Vince Gilligan wants the audience to decide what ‘Pluribus’ is about
Vince Gilligan digs into the meaning of his Apple TV series, Pluribus, with Eric Deggans. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down the deal that led to the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029.
The Treatment
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The Treat: Darren Aronofsky
The director pays tribute to a scrappy often overlooked Martin Scorsese film.
Director Jafar Panahi on hope in his films
Plus, the director talks casting non-actors and being a socially engaged filmmaker.
Josh Safdie on the ambition of ‘Marty Supreme’
Plus, the director talks cinematic inspirations for 1950s New York.
The Treat: Emily Blunt
The actress looks back on the inspiring films she might have been “too young to be watching.”
The Treat: Actor Dwayne Johnson
The Golden Globe nominee celebrates those closest to him.
Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba’s growth in ‘Wicked: For Good’
Plus, the Golden Globe nominee talks about not shying away from portraying icons.
The Sam Sanders Show
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What’s Raphael Saadiq’s Golden Rule for Making Music?
The legendary musician reflects on Sinners, Beyoncé, D'Angelo and his life in sound.
WTF is up with Spotify?
Can the world’s largest streamer survive the bad vibes?
The State of Movies in 2026 (ft. The Big Picture)
Is Hollywood OK?
Did Social Media Kill The Dance Floor?
Many young people are now afraid to let loose at the club.
What Pop Culture Keeps Dan Harris Centered and 10% Happier?
Plus, how to make your New Year's resolution stick.
Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” (from One Song)
Why does Fleetwood Mac's dreamy classic still resonate?