The irreverent British comedy genius behind ‘The Office’ and ‘Extras’ explains how his life informs his work, what it would take for him to host the Oscars (he’s hosted four unforgettable Golden Globes) and what it was like to revisit his most iconic character — who, he believes, paved the way for Pres. Trump — 15 years after he last brought him to life.
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Jan 14
Joel Edgerton - 'Train Dreams' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the Australian actor/writer/director reflects on how he wound up in George Lucas' second 'Star Wars' trilogy, his memorable turns in art house standouts like 'Warrior' and Loving,' and the challenges and rewards of giving a lar ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 13
Ariana Grande - 'Wicked: For Good' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and Oscar-nominated actress returns to the podcast and candidly discusses how she found her pop sound, how she approaches music vs. acting, what she looks for in collaborators, why 'Wicked' means ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 13
James Cameron - 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
The massively influential filmmaker and blockbuster machine behind 'The Terminator,' 'Aliens,' 'Titanic' and three 'Avatar' films, among others, reflects on his unusual path to the business, why his films tend to blend science/sci-fi and love stories, what has enchanted him about ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2023
Jennifer Aniston | Jon Hamm
The star and executive producer of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, everyone's best friend Jennifer Aniston, recalls her decidedly unglamorous years living and working as a waitress with "slippery fingers" in New York City (Original Air Date: October 29th, 2019). And after Donald ... Show More
20m 11s
Jan 2019
Adam McKay on ‘Vice,’ Power, Comedy, and Criticism | Interview (Ep. 114)
‘Vice’ writer-director Adam McKay joins the show to talk about his relationship to the politics of Dick Cheney, learning to take criticism from his days in comedy, and whether ‘The Big Short’ and ‘Vice’ are a better indication of his future than ‘Step Brothers’ and ‘Anchorman.’
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34m 5s