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Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.

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Episodes

Marc Maron Makes a Popular Podcast and Gets a TV Show

Marc Maron reinvigorated his lagging comedy career with his podcast WTF. Now he's translated that life into scripted TV comedy.

May 11, 2013•30 min

Zach Braff on Why He's on Kickstarter and Why He Should Stay

Zach Braff defends his use of Kickstarter.

May 06, 2013•30 min

Shooting 'Kon-Tiki' in English and Norwegian; 'Unmade in China'

How the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film "Kon-Tiki" was simultaneously shot in English. Plus, the story of "Unmade in China."

Apr 29, 2013•30 min

How We Watch TV and Movies Today and in the Future

From binge viewing to streaming, Joshua Topolsky on how tech innovation is changing the way we watch TV and movies.

Apr 22, 2013•30 min

How to Fund a Gritty Indie Film; The Hollywood Power Lunch

How indie filmmaker Adam Leon made his gritty indie film. Plus, the Hollywood power lunch isn't about the food.

Apr 15, 2013•30 min

Danny Boyle: Directs 'Trance' & The Olympics Opening Ceremony

Danny Boyle directs his new film "Trance" while also creating the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Apr 08, 2013•30 min

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and Making Movies

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance on Ryan Gosling and the art/business balance of movie-making.

Apr 01, 2013•30 min

'The Sapphires' Aboriginal Director; VFX Biz Update

An Aboriginal director on his hit Aussie film, "The Sapphires." Plus a VFX business update.

Mar 25, 2013•30 min

Top Chef's Richard Blais; Cybersecurity in Hollywood

'Top Chef's' Richard Blais talks about being a TV chef. Plus, hacking Hollywood.

Mar 18, 2013•30 min

Making Preschool TV: From Sesame Street to Disney Junior

Making preschool TV: We talk "Sesame Street," Disney Junior and focus groups.

Mar 11, 2013•30 min

Participant Media Makes an Action Film with Meaning

Why Participant Media made an action film with meaning, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

Mar 04, 2013•30 min

VFX Industry in Trouble; Won an Oscar...Now What?

Visual effects pros share their woes, and 2012 Academy Award winners reflect on their life with Oscar.

Feb 24, 2013•30 min

The Perils of Producing Reality TV

Reality producer Monica Martino's harrowing experience on Bamazon leads her to call for action in the reality TV business.

Feb 18, 2013•30 min

'House of Cards' Showrunner; 'Les Mis' Costume Designer

'House of Cards' show-runner on the Netflix experiment; 'Les Miserables' costume designer.

Feb 11, 2013•30 min

The Simpsons Go to the Oscars; Life of Pi's Marine Consultant

James L. Brooks and David Silverman talk "The Simpsons" and their Oscar-nominated "Short Film." Plus, "Life of Pi's" marine consultant brings authenticity to the film.

Feb 04, 2013•30 min