Episode 270 - Whitmer Thomas talks about...

Ryan Rosenberg (UCB/One of Brooks' first friends in LA) talks about taking UCB classes, scooping ice cream in high school, and crushing it at The Cheesecake Factory. Check Ryan's sketch group Big Grande here: https://biggrandewebsite.com/ 

Carmen Christopher (The Bear/Joe Pera Talks with You/English Teacher) comes back to talk about going to the University of Iowa the same time as Brooks, being killer salesman in Chicago, and almost joining the military. Check out Carmen's new special: https://www.youtube.com/watch ... Show More

Charlotte McKinney (model/acrtess/comedian) talks about growing up outside Orlando and modeling for her dad's car dealership, dropping out of high school and moving to Miami to pursue modeling, and ending up in a viral Carl's Jr. Super Bowl commercial. Check out Charlotte's podca ... Show More

Director Chris Pine discusses his new film, Poolman, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors as a Director who came from acting, his preference of shooting on film instead of digital, and ... Show More

In a special Anniversary Series discussion, Director Martin Scorsese discusses his film, After Hours, with Actor Griffin Dunne and fellow Director Raymond De Felitta in a screening at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, Scorsese discusses original concepts for the f ... Show More

Director James Hawes discusses his new film, The Amateur, with fellow Director Sarah Pirozek in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses insisting on the protagonist being geeky, clumsy, charming and smart to reflect his novice, utilizing his camera ... Show More

Director Malcolm Washington discusses his new film, The Piano Lesson, with fellow Director David E. Talbert in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his process of expanding on a traditional play adaptation beyond the original text, searching ... Show More

This week we kick off our newest festival where we explore the comedic mind of Albert Brooks in his directional debut, 1979's Real Life. A story about a reality show hosted and starring Albert Brooks as a heightened paranoid version of himself trying to direct this family during ... Show More

Comedian Nikki Glaser feels ecstatic, honored, and quite tan about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.  Nikki sits down with Conan to chat about her process for tackling Tom Brady’s roast, discovering comedy as the only viable career option, and going dark while keeping compassion. Lat ... Show More

Sara and Jay talk about presenting at the Oscars. Also on this episode, another world record, and surprise guests. Cast: Justin Martindale, Ed Larson, Sarah Tiana, Jon Reep, Johnny Woodard and Boon Shakalaka. Created, written, directed and performed by Sara Lehmann and Jayson Thi ... Show More

Comedian, actor, and writer Mike O'Brien (SNL, A.P. Bio) joins Andy Richter to discuss creating A.P. Bio, his experience on Saturday Night Live, advice from Lorne Michaels, the limits of Midwestern humility, and much more. 

We have a very special treat today for our WizPod Fam! Today’s guest is David’s godfather and  legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks! Mel is a Hollywood icon most known for making comedic movies. He reminisces on stories of David as a kid and how he met David’s father Dom. Mel talks abo ... Show More

In this special episode of Founder's Story, we celebrate the magic of music, heritage, and cinematic storytelling with three extraordinary guests: the legendary Andrea Bocelli, his talented son Matteo Bocelli, and the Grammy and Emmy-nominated director Sam Wrench. Guest host ... Show More