The Emmy winning creator of 'Succession' is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his feature directorial debut. Jesse was an erudite guest, exploring his writing process and how he approached some of the same themes of wealth and power as his previous work in new ways.
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Aug 1
'The Naked Gun' Director Akiva Schaffer
As one of the writers behind Lonely Island, and the director of hits like 'Popstar and 'Hot Rod', director Akiva Schaffer was a brilliant choice to helm a revival of one of cinema's most iconic comedy franchises. We dig into the craft behind the comedy, from casting serious actor ... Show More
36m 17s
May 2015
#160: Kit Harington, Peter Firth, Jon Stewart
The legendary host of America's foremost late-night talk and news satire television program, The Daily Show, Jon Stewart is on this week's podcast to chat about his directorial debut, Rosewater, as well as The Winslow Boy, John Oliver, and much more besides. Also on this episode ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2025
‘The Saint’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Brandt to honor the late Val Kilmer in ‘The Saint,’ who stars alongside Elisabeth Shue. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies youTube channel! Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
1h 41m
Jul 2020
Bewitched with Dana Schwartz
Years were spent trying to figure out the perfect way to bring back the 60s sitcom, Bewitched. The result was a confusing, critical bomb. How do you go wrong with a hot Oscar winner, SNL star, a handful of Daily Show correspondents, and the Ephron sisters? Blank Check attempts to ... Show More
2h 38m
Feb 2025
The 10 Best Movies at Sundance, and the Astonishing ‘Nickel Boys’
Sean and Amanda discuss the evolving story of Karla Sofía Gascón’s old tweets (1:00) and what it might portend for the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar hopes. Then, they discuss an underwhelming Sundance 2025 (12:00) before diving deep into one of the best movies of 2024, ‘Nickel Boys’ (44:0 ... Show More
1h 44m
Nov 2015
Black Jesus S:2 | A Very Special Christmas In Compton E:11 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV — Black Jesus edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Adult Swim's Black Jesus. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, and Janiesha John discuss episode 11. Black Jesus is an American comedy series created by Aaron McGruder and Mike Clattenburg, that airs on Adult ... Show More
53m 25s
Oct 2014
Black Jesus S:1 | Valenzia Algarin Guests on Gangsta’s Paradise E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV — Black Jesus edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Adult Swim's Black Jesus. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Thaddeus Massey, and special guest Valenzia Algarin (Detective Dianne) discuss episode 9. Black Jesus is an American comedy series created by Aar ... Show More
51m 17s