Best Dolemite Is My Name Podcasts (2024)

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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, with Tommy Lee Jones 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

This week on On Story, a conversation with the team behind The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, a western that follows a ranch foreman's extraordinary trek to Mexico to bury his best friend's body in his hometown. Actor and director Tommy Lee Jones worked with writer Guillermo Arriaga to develop a moving, character-driven story inspired by true…

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A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

This week on On Story, we're having a conversation with Katrin Benedikt. Co-writer of the non-stop political action thrillers Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Expendables 3, Benedikt lends a behind-the-scenes look into the realities of breaking into Hollywood as a writer, from pitching the same story for years on end, navigating relations…

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Finestkind, with Brian Helgeland 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

This week on On Story, a conversation with Brian Helgeland, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter who penned acclaimed movies including L.A. Confidential and Mystic River, and the director who brought to life beloved films such as A Knight’s Tale and 42. He lends a behind the scenes look at the making of Finestkind, a film mined from his relations…

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Past Lives, with Celine Song 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

This week on On Story, AFF moderator Harrison Glaser speaks with Celine Song about her feature debut, Past Lives. Inspired by Song’s own experiences, Past Lives tells the story of two childhood friends who reunite as adults and reckon with the nature of the enduring bond between them. This multi-language film is a deeply personal exploration of the…

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American Fiction, with Cord Jefferson 22:14

5M ago22:14

22:14

This week on On Story, a conversation with Cord Jefferson on adapting the novel Erasure into his strikingly sharp debut feature American Fiction. Cord Jefferson is an Emmy-winning writer who earned his chops on some of television’s most formative shows in recent years: Master of None, The Good Place, Succession, and Watchmen. His debut feature, Ame…

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The Bear, with Joanna Calo 34:23

5M ago34:23

34:23

This week on On Story, a conversation with Joanna Calo, showrunner of the character-driven dramedy The Bear. Joanna delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer, and discusses their approach to incorporating real life events into the show’s deeply grounded characters and high stakes world. As a television ve…

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Contact, with James V. Hart 19:20

5M ago19:20

19:20

This week on the On Story Podcast a conversation with James V. Hart, writer of the science fiction drama Contact directed by Robert Zemeckis. In his decades-long career, Hart has written beloved films including Hook, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Tuck Everlasting, and August Rush. Hart discusses the process of adapting Contact from Carl Sagan’s novel abou…

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Iron Man 3 w/Shane Black 19:43

6M ago19:43

19:43

This week on On Story, a conversation with writer-director Shane Black about the making of Iron Man 3. Shane Black, the original creator of the Lethal Weapon franchise, is well-known for his irreverent comedic style and witty dialogue, as well as turning established genre tropes on their head. Black does just that in Iron Man 3, a superhero film th…

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Dolemite is My Name w/Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, and Craig Brewer 32:34

7M ago32:34

32:34

This week on On Story, a conversation with celebrated writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, to discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film Dolemite Is My Name. Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski are an accomplished duo best known for the “anti-biopic” - postmodern movies that defy…

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Lawmen: Bass Reeves w/Chad Feehan, Christina Voros, and Damian Marcano 25:14

8M ago25:14

25:14

This week on On Story, a conversation with the creative team behind Lawmen: Bass Reeves, a show based on the incredible real life of Bass Reeves, a man who was born into slavery and later became a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He was the first black man west of the Mississippi River to hold that title, and according to creator and showrunner of the series C…

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Justified, with VJ Boyd and Chris Provenzano 24:55

8M ago24:55

24:55

This week on On Story, a conversation with two of the writers on Justified: City Primeval. VJ Boyd is a writer and producer. He did both on hits like Justified and S.W.A.T. He co-created and co-showran the crime drama Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, and he’s currently showrunning The Madness, expected to release next year. Chris Provenz…

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Goodbye to Top Boy: Loverboy Stefan on intimacy coaches, cucumbers, and shock moments in the final season 32:45

10M ago32:45

32:45

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TOP BOY SEASON 3 SPOILERS We are back with a special episode to accompany the third and final season of Top Boy! Yes, that’s right - the final season. We welcome back Araloyin Oshunremi (or should we say loverboy Stefan) to the podcast to discuss the shocks of the final season, Stefan’s journey to manhood, and the sho…

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A Conversation with Edward Neumeier 31:20

12M ago31:20

31:20

This week on On Story, writer Edward Neumeier discusses his creative process behind the sci-fi cult classics RoboCop and Starship Troopers. Neumeier explores the particulars of writing for the genre, as well as his knack for disguising deep issues within expansive and captivating stories. Clips of RoboCop courtesy of Orion Pictures. Clips of Starsh…

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'Never Have I Ever' with Lang Fisher 30:10

1y ago30:10

30:10

This week on On Story, we're joined by Lang Fisher for a conversation on her process of co-creating, writing, and showrunning Netflix’s hit series, Never Have I Ever. Fisher has a long history of writing and producing funny yet intelligent television, and Never Have I Ever is no exception. This fresh, coming-of-age series follows Indian-American te…

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A Conversation with Noah Harpster & Micah Fitzerman-Blue 45:26

1y ago45:26

45:26

This week on On Story, we're joined by writing partners Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, known for their collaboration on projects such as the award-winning film based on the life of Mr. Rogers, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, their work writing and producing the Amazon series, Transparent, and co-creating and co-showrunning their upcom…

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A Conversation with Stephen Merchant 48:55

1y ago48:55

48:55

This week on On Story, we're joined by the comedic genius Stephen Merchant for a conversation on his impressive career in television. Perhaps best known for co-creating (with Ricky Gervais) BBC's The Office, Merchant's work writing and directing the critically acclaimed show attributed to the series earning multiple comedy awards, including three B…

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A Conversation with James Gray 40:57

1y ago40:57

40:57

This week on On Story, a conversation with acclaimed writer, director, and producer James Gray to discuss not only his artistic process, but how he established himself as one the industry’s most talented writer-directors. A true visionary, Gray made his directorial debut with his celebrated film Little Odessa, which earned him nominations for both …

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Kandahar Q&A with Ric Roman Waugh 19:25

1y ago19:25

19:25

This week on On Story we're joined by director Ric Roman Waugh for a post-screening deep dive into his newest action thriller, Kandahar. Formerly an actor and stuntman who appeared in countless films, including Universal Soldier, The Last of the Mohicans, and Lethal Weapon 2, Waugh is certainly no stranger to action. Now known for his work as a wri…

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A Conversation with Alec Berg 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

This week on On Story, AFF Moderator Harrison Glaser sits down with television writing legend Alec Berg for an in-depth conversation on his triumphant comedy writing career. Nothing short of a comedic genius, Berg's writing credits include some of television's most hilarious series, including his work writing, directing, and producing Larry David's…

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The Inspection Q&A with Elegance Bratton and Raúl Castillo 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

26:59

This week on On Story, AFF Moderator Andy Volk sat down with writer-director Elegance Bratton and actor Raúl Castillo for a post-screening Q&A of their latest feature film, The Inspection. Released last November by A24, The Inspection is an absolutely heart-wrenching drama inspired by Bratton's own experience. The film follows Ellis French, a young…

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Armageddon Time Q&A with James Gray 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

This week on On Story, AFF Moderator and Senior Programmer, Andy Volk, sat down with writer, director, and producer James Gray for a post-screening Q&A of his coming-of-age drama, Armageddon Time. A deeply personal film inspired by Gray's childhood, Armageddon Time is a reflection on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the rea…

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Women Talking Q&A with Dede Gardner and Sarah Polley 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

This week on On Story, it's all about Women Talking, and I'm not just referencing our powerhouse guests, Academy Award-winning producer Dede Gardner and Oscar-nominated writer-director Sarah Polley, but also their newest film collaboration and adaptation, Women Talking. Women Talking is a drama feature based on Miriam Toews' critically acclaimed no…

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Nanny Q&A with Nikyatu Jusu 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

18:12

Austin Film Festival was proud to recognize Nikyatu Jusu during our annual Awards Luncheon as the 2022 New Voice Award recipient, an award intended to spotlight unique and captivating new voices in film, television, and new media. Nanny is a psychologically complex horror-thriller which follows Aisha, a recently-emigrated woman from Senegal who is …

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The Whale Q&A with Samuel D. Hunter and Darren Aronofsky 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

24:45

This week on On Story we welcome writer Samuel D. Hunter, and director Darren Aronofsky for a deep-dive (no pun intended) into AFF’s 2022 Opening night film, The Whale. Samuel D. Hunter, recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant Fellowship, is known for his award-winning plays such as The Case for the Existence of God, A Bright New Boise, Greater Cle…

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A Conversation with David Self 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

This week on On Story we’re joined by David Self, the writer behind films like Road to Perdition and Thirteen Days. In this episode, Self dissects his career breaking into the industry to writing crime and historical dramas. David Self, having been born into an itinerant family of community college and high school teachers, he broke with family tra…

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A Conversation with Glen Mazarra 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

25:00

This week on On Story we’re joined by writer & showrunner Glen Mazzara as he discusses the ins and outs of the industry, and how his experiences developed him into a versatile writer. Glen Mazzara is a writer and producer whose work includes AMC’s The Walking Dead, The Shield, and Damien. Damien, a TV Drama based on the classic horror film, “The Om…

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'Miss Juneteenth' with Channing Godfrey Peoples 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

This week on On Story, Miss Juneteenth writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples discusses her feature directorial debut and her work as a multi-hyphenate independent filmmaker. Peoples is the writer-director of the 2020 drama Miss Juneteenth, which follows a former beauty queen and single mom as she prepares her rebellious daughter for a life-chang…

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Writing 'John Wick' with Derek Kolstad 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

24:29

This week on On Story writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise reflects on his thrilling career, how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces, as well as crafting characters you cannot help but root for. Derek Kolstad is the writer/creator of the popular John Wick franchise with the latest installment: John Wick: Chapte…

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On Writing Pig with Michael Sarnoski 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

Hey podcast listeners, this week on On Story we’re foraging for insight into Pig with writer and director Michael Sarnoski. Michael Sarnoski is a writer, director, and a producer best known for writing 2020’s Pig. The film, starring Nicholas Cage, tells the story of a man searching for his pig, while dealing with the effects of prolonged grief. As …

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Chatting cheating, Jason Mamoa and dead dad content with The Noel Diary and Slumberland 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

38:03

We’ve made it to the homestretch! This is the last episode of the season and what a ride it’s been. This week, Tolani tests Gena on her film and TV knowledge with disastrous results (look - we watch a lot of TV, we never said we were experts), we talk our peaks and pits of the season, Tolani explains the concept of a “just in case” and we leave you…

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Representing the Underrepresented with Stephanie Allain 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

29:02

This week on On Story we’re talking to Hustle & Flow producer, Stephanie Allain for a conversation on producing. Stephanie Allain is a producer, known for her work in both film and television. Her work includes Hustle and Flow, Beyond the Lights, and Dear White People, a political commentary turned dramedy. Hustle & Flow follows a street hustler’s …

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Celebrating Wednesday on a Friday and failing to figure out 1899 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

28:40

It’s the penultimate episode and this week we’re talking new series, Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, we call for a Love is Blind guest to come on the podcast, and Tolani tells us her (pretty convincing) theories on the origin of women’s intuition. The titles mentioned this week are: WednesdayJane The VirginCrazy Ex-GirlfriendLove is Blind Season …

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On Writing 'Dune' with Eric Roth 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

This week on On Story we welcome screenwriter Eric Roth as he talks about about his process of adapting stories from beloved properties. Eric Roth is a producer and writer, best known for penning the screenplays for 2021’s Dune, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and the Academy Award® winning adaptation, Forrest Gump. Dune, tells a sci-fi driven …

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Orgasm cults, revisiting Love is Blind and being in love with your therapist 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

This week’s episode is a hodgepodge of things. We get deep into the world of cults, unpack the “Cuties” drama from Love is Blind’s Zanab and Cole, and we finally solve the mystery of what SK’s name stands for. Tolani also admits to being in love with her therapist, so there’s that.The titles mentioned this week are:Orgasm Inc: The Story of One Tast…

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Why work hard when you could…not? (and other questions we have from Killer Sally) 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

35:48

This episode has it all: 20-year-old memories, bodybuilding, kinks, the possible seizing of our passports - and that’s just in the first 10 minutes. This week we’re discussing our excitement about the new season of The Crown, the shocking events of new limited series doc Killer Sally, and Gena fulfilling her dreams of finally meeting Winston Duke i…

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Manifesting a rich lifestyle with Dubai Bling and addressing the elephant in the room 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

As the title would suggest, this week we’re addressing two elephants in the room - the fact that Gena gave you homework to watch that wasn’t even out yet and the fact it’s Gena’s 30th birthday on Monday 7th November. We also have a chat about new reality TV series Dubai Bling and give Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne their flowers for their perf…

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They've Been Waiting For You: A Halloween Special 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

This week on On Story we’re joined by Lipscomb University filmmakers Melissa Forte & Sumner McMurtry talking about their journey from a chance encounter at Austin Film Festival to collaborating on a short film born out of a Ghost Story writing competition. Later, we’ll sit down with Bogle Family Vinyards VP of Consumer Relations, Jody Bogle, and ge…

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Why doesn’t anyone ask the right questions on Love Is Blind? 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

39:31

Happy Friday! It’s another week of living in unprecedented times in the UK so for today’s episode we’re distracting ourselves with the third season of Love is Blind. We discuss Bartise’s betrayal, SK’s real name and the legendary moment between Andrew and his eye drops. Not a fan of reality dating shows? Don’t worry, we’ve recommended a wide range …

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On Writing Mare of Easttown 27:53

2y ago27:53

27:53

Hey podcast listeners, This week on On Story we’re joined by Mare of Easttown writer Brad Ingelsby for a conversation on writing for the critically acclaimed television series. Brad Inglesby is a screenwriter and producer known for 2013’s Out of the Furnace, 2020’s The Way Back and the subject of today’s episode, the HBO crime drama series, Mare of…

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Tolani is The Watcher and other lies we like to tell 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

32:35

By now you all know we have a penchant for going all around the houses before we get to our actual topic of discussion and this week is no different. If you did the homework you’ll know that the title of the day is The Watcher, the mysterious thriller about a family who receive ominous letters after moving into their new home. But before we get to …

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Throwback pop culture and dissecting the darkness of Luckiest Girl Alive 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

Today’s episode comes with a huge content and trigger warning as we’re discussing Luckiest Girl Alive, the new film starring Mila Kunis about a writer whose perfect life begins to unravel when a true-crime documentary forces her to confront her harrowing high school history. The film includes scenes of sexual assult and a school shooting, so we adv…

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