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Hollywood At Home With The Creative Coalition

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Hollywood at Home With the Creative Coalition brings you intimate portraits, key moments of discovery, and “art and soul” with exciting and thought-provoking interviews with iconic personalities from the entertainment industry, from the boardroom to the big screen, from LA to DC.
Hosted by Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition -- the leading, national, nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization of the arts and entertainment industry. With an impressive list of accomplishments to her credit, including having won numerous awards and honors for her public affairs work, Ms. Bronk has a wide range of experience including Capitol Hill strategist, author, and speaker. She has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. She has also been a guest on numerous broadcasts and hosts a weekly segment on WBAI-FM.
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Episodes

Paul T. Goldman: A Complicated Story with guest Jason Woliner

Director Jason Woliner (Paul T. Goldman, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Last Man on Earth) sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this episode, Woliner talks about the crazy true story behind his new Peacock docuseries, “Paul T. Goldman,” shooting a scene with Rudy Giuliani for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm", his career origins on “Human Giant'' with Aziz Ansari, Paul Scheer, and Rob Huebel, and much more.

Jan 24, 202352 min

Effie T. Brown: Prolific

Independent Film’s superhero of breaking ceilings and stereotypes producer Effie T. Brown (Real Women Have Curves, Dear White People, But, I’m A Cheerleader, The Inspection) sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this episode, Brown talks about how she got so good at making movies with very little money, why she focuses on telling the stories of disenfranchised populations, working with a young America Ferrara on Real Women Have Curves, and much more.

Jan 04, 202326 min

The Umbrella Academy, Bull, and White Collar with guest Mark Goffman

Award-winning “West Wing” writer Mark Goffman sits down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk and talks about his goals when he was writing for “The West Wing,” looking at the judicial system through a new lens in “Bull,” how he ended up working on “Umbrella Academy,” and much more.

Dec 20, 202250 min

Behind the Scenes of Pam & Tommy and Not Dead Yet with guest Josh Banday

Actor Josh Banday sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Banday talks about how losing a bet and joining the school musical kick-started his acting career, flying back and forth from Vancouver during COVID to shoot two shows at once, seeing cubicles full of naked women on the set of “Pam & Tommy,” and much more.

Dec 13, 202228 min

Tales from Caroline’s on Broadway with guest Caroline Hirsch

Comedy icon Caroline Hirsch sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Hirsch talks about Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld’s comedic style, cancel culture and comedy’s edge, Lena Dunham crediting Caroline’s Comedy School for making her career, and much more.

Dec 06, 202247 min

Behind the Scenes With Apple TV+’s Acapulco with guest Fernando Carsa

Apple TV’s “Acapulco” star Fernando Carsa sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Carsa talks about working with Eugenio Derbez on “Acapulco,” his friendship with Enrique Arrizon on and off screen, how he prepared to play a young man from the 1980’s and much more.

Nov 22, 202240 min

Austin Powers, The Goldbergs, iCarly: One Iconic Actor with guest Mindy Sterling

Mindy Sterling sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, she talks about working with Mike Myers on the set of "Austin Powers", how she loves performing on the sitcom "The Goldbergs", her association with Keanu Reeves while at The Groundlings, her special gift from Brittany Murphy after the filming of "Drop Dead Gorgeous", voicing the character Junkyard Kyle on the new animated show "The Great North", and much more.

Nov 15, 202245 min

Grammys, Beyoncé, Quincy, Muhammad Ali, and Dionne: Backstories with guest Damon Elliott

Seven time Grammy winner Damon Elliott sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Elliott talks about seeing the softer side of superstars like Beyonce, working on Lady Marmalade with Christina Aguilera and Pink, his family roots, his huge crush on Olivia Newton John, having Quincy Jones as a mentor, turning Mike Tyson into a rapper, and much more.

Nov 08, 202234 min

Cha Cha Raul’s Smooth with guest Raúl Castillo

Actor Raul Castillo sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Castillo talks about the backstory for the much-anticipated movie “The Inspection,” what it’s like to be a person of color in the film industry right now, the parallels he draws between his career and his character in “The Inspection,” and much more.

Oct 25, 202246 min

NoHo Hank: From Russia with Love with guest Anthony Carrigan

“Barry” star Anthony Carrigan sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Carrigan talks about the fun of working with Bill Hader on the set of “Barry,” using his inner anger to play Victor Zsasz in “Gotham,” being a truly attractive person, and much more.

Oct 18, 202245 min

Redford on the “Roost” with guest Amy Redford

Actress and director Amy Redford sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Redford talks about being inspired at the Sundance Institute’s summer playwright’s camp; how she came to direct the upcoming thriller “Roost”; shooting in Utah during the peak of COVID; whether showbusiness has gotten better for female directors; and much more.

Sep 27, 202239 min

Euphoria’s Emmy Winner Talks with guest Colman Domingo

“Euphoria” and “Fear the Walking Dead” star Colman Domingo sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Domingo talks about how he was cast as Ali Muhammad in “Euphoria,” bringing out the complexities of every character in his upcoming adaptation of “The Color Purple,” getting exposed to directing during his time on “Fear the Walking Dead,” and much more.

Sep 13, 202244 min

What’s Behind the “Ha-ha’s” with guest Paul Scheer

“The League” and “Black Monday” star Paul Scheer sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Scheer talks about why he chose to be an activist, the importance of discourse in the age of cancel culture, how Nick Kroll convinced him to audition for “The League,” and much more.

Sep 06, 202259 min

Young Sheldon Said It with guest Iain Armitage

“Young Sheldon'' star Iain Armitage spoke with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Armitage talks about what he learned from iconic actresses such as Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, working with Jim Parsons on the set of “Young Sheldon,” the work that went into the newest “Scooby-Doo” movie, and much more.

Aug 30, 202238 min

Never Have I Ever Been... with guest Jaren Lewison

“Never Have I Ever” star Jaren Lewison sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Lewison talks about juggling acting and academics, discovering the depth of his character in “Never Have I Ever,” meeting John McEnroe, and much more.

Aug 24, 202230 min

Back To The Future and Beyond with guest Lea Thompson

Actress and director Lea Thompson sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Thompson talks about her nude scene with Tom Cruise, landing a role in “Back to the Future,” how acting has influenced her as a director, and much more.

Jul 26, 202242 min

Jade From Showtime’s The Chi In the House! with guest Yolonda Ross

Star of Showtime’s “The Chi,” actress Yolonda Ross sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Ross talks about what makes her character Jada so relatable, her hardest moment as an actress, getting to work with John Sayles on “Go for Sisters,” and much more.

Jul 19, 202242 min

From FedEx Driver to Cowboy Camp with guest LaMonica Garrett

Star of Paramount's “1883” and Amazon’s “The Terminal List,” actor LaMonica Garrett sat down with The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Garrett talks about quitting his job as a FedEx driver to become an actor, the accidental audition that launched his career, going to cowboy camp for “Yellowstone,” working with a star-studded cast, and much more.

Jul 12, 202233 min

He Wrote the Romance Novel for Dudes with guest Ross Patterson

Actor and “Drinkin’ Bros” podcast host Ross Patterson sat down with The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this newest episode, Patterson talks about his best-selling novel series, the best lesson he learned as a young actor, the time he got COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, the range of guests he has on his podcast, his thoughts on cancel culture, and much more.

Jul 06, 202241 min

From ABC’s Mega-Hit Abbott Elementary - Sheryl Lee Ralph

“Abbott Elementary” actor Sheryl Lee Ralph sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this newest episode, Ralph talks about the guidance she received from Sidney Poitier as a young Black woman in the industry, the intersection of acting and activism, the changes she sees in the acting business, and much more.

Jun 21, 202224 min

A Glimpse at Who Really Rocked the West Wing: Creator of Showtime’s The First Lady with guest Aaron Cooley

Showtime’s “The First Lady” Creator and Executive Producer Aaron Cooley sat down with The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this newest episode, Cooley talks about how Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson, and Michelle Pfeiffer went about portraying their characters, how he chose which First Ladies’ stories to tell, whether Melania Trump has a place in future seasons, and much more.

Jun 14, 202248 min

iCarly’s Back! with guest Nathan Kress

“iCarly” star Nathan Kress sat down with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this newest episode, Kress talks about how he got the role of Freddie after a chance appearance on “Drake & Josh,” his initial reaction to an “iCarly” reboot, his biggest challenge as an actor, and much more.

Jun 01, 202249 min

Exploring the Dystopia of Severance with guest Tramell Tillman

Tramell Tillman from Apple TV+’s hit show “Severance'' sat down with The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk In this episode, Tillman talks about how nervous he was working on set with Christopher Walken and Adam Scott, how he chose to depict Mr. Milchick in “Severance,” his activism, and much more.

May 24, 202225 min

Backstory of an Iconic Grammy Award-Winner with guest Melissa Manchester

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester talks about working on the early “Sesame Street” set with Jim Henson, studying under Paul Simon as a young musician, the feeling of her songs having an effect on people’s lives, performing at the Academy Awards, and much more.

Apr 19, 202248 min

Classics and Taking Risks with guest Susan Isaacs

New York Times bestselling author Susan Isaacs chats with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Isaacs talks about getting involved in social justice causes in college, writing her smash-hit novel “Compromising Positions,” being on set of the film adaptation with Susan Sarandon, her motivation to keep writing, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 05, 202251 min

From Deep in Brooklyn with guest Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha is the latest to sit down and chat with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In the newest episode, Bartha talks about the “painful” legacy of “Gigli,” why Disney almost fired him from “National Treasure,” working with Martin Brest, how he knew “The Hangover” was something special before it hit theaters, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 29, 202256 min

The Guy Who Knows All About the History of Stand-up Comedy with guest Wayne Federman

This time, Wayne Federman is our guest speaking with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this episode, Federman talks about Jimmy Fallon being his opening act, writing for Fallon’s late-night show, the significance of playing Stan Sanders in the last season of “The Larry Sanders Show,” and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 22, 202239 min

Penny Proud is in the House with Guest Kyla Pratt

Kyla Pratt visits with Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. In this episode, Pratt talks about the exciting reboot of Disney's “The Proud Family” and how she chose to take on the role of Randi in “Call Me Kat”. She also discusses mental health, motherhood, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 15, 202238 min
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