Best Paula Pell Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 112: Meredith Scardino (Girls5Eva) & Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live) 1:07:30

28d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Acclaimed comedy writers Meredith Scardino and Paula Pell sit down together for a conversation about their journeys to WGAE membership, their journeys to the WGAE office, how producing differs from other positions in the writers room, the importance of both deadlines and procrastination in the creative process and much more. Meredith Scardino is a …

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Episode 1555 - Clarence Maclin 1:18:51

22m ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Clarence Maclin was uniquely suited to make his film debut in the new movie Sing Sing, starring alongside Coleman Domingo. That’s because the film is based on a real life group of incarcerated men at Sing Sing prison and Clarence plays a fictionalized version of himself. Clarence talks with Marc about how a theater program run by an organization ca…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 10. What Happened to Donna 21:57

3h ago21:57

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JoBeth gets to the bottom of what happened to her missing co-host, Donna with special guest, Donna! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy and Paper Kite Podcasts

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Episode 114: Late Night Writers Roundtable 53:27

1d ago53:27

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Host Liz Hynes, a WGAE Council member and writer for LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, moderates a conversation with writers from some of your favorite late night comedy series about their experiences and insights from the world of late-night comedy writing. The panelists include late night writers Molly McNearney (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!), Dan Amira …

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Episode 1554 - Stavros Halkias 1:35:26

2d ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Stavros Halkias titled his Netflix special Fat Rascal in part because he doesn’t know any other reality than a life with addictive food issues. Marc is no stranger to addiction or food-based trauma, so he can relate. But both Stavros and Marc can also still get really excited talking about Greek food and their love of diners. Stavros explains the f…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 9. Donna Is Missing 25:06

6d ago25:06

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JoBeth goes through all the possible suspects and theories to try and solve what happened to her co-host Donna, who has gone missing. Guests: John Lutz, Maya Rudolph To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 1553 - Julianne Nicholson 1:36:03

8d ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Julianne Nicholson came over to the garage at the right time. With Marc deep in the middle of an acting job, it was helpful for both his curiosity and his confidence to talk to an expert actor like Julianne who is so versatile in all her performances, from movies like Black Mass to her Emmy-winning performance in Mare of Easttown. Julianne and Marc…

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Episode 1552 - Paul Scheer 1:39:55

10d ago1:39:55

1:39:55

When Paul Scheer was on WTF back in 2010, he spoke about things in his past that he never before spoke about publicly. That conversation with Marc started Paul on a journey of self-discovery that continued as he built a family, grew his career and dealt with the relationships in his life that had deeply unresolved issues. All of this culminated in …

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 8. Hype House Killer 22:20

15d ago22:20

22:20

Jobeth and Donna learn all about the world of Tik Tok when an influencer is murdered. The roommate and musical influencer duo Shimmer Town comes on the show to sing all the gory details. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, Rashawn Scott, Jiavani. Music by Zach Marsh. Guests: Rashawn Scott, Jiavani, and Zach Marsh To learn more about listener data…

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Episode 1551 - Gareth Reynolds 1:32:53

13d ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Gareth Reynolds was struggling in show business as a comic, a writer, an actor, you name it. But not unlike Marc, he finally broke through when he started hosting a podcast along with fellow comic Dave Anthony, The Dollop, where Dave tells stories from history that Gareth knows nothing about. Gareth and Marc talk about what led to the creation of t…

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Episode 1550 - Jewel 1:34:04

16d ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Jewel Kilcher left her troubled home life in Alaska as a teenager, hitchhiking her way across the country and living in her car before becoming a music superstar known globally by her first name. Jewel talks with Marc about how she used creativity to overcome anxiety, how Bob Dylan factored into her breakthrough, and how she feared becoming a stati…

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Episode 113: Amy Schumer (Life & Beth) and John Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building) 50:30

20d ago50:30

50:30

John Hoffman and Amy Schumer sit down to talk about the joys and challenges of leaning into the personal in your writing, the importance of finding the right collaborators, confronting the hardest parts of life with both vulnerability and confidence, and much more. John Hoffman is the co-creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed and award-…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 7. Donna Tells The Story 27:04

20d ago27:04

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This week Donna takes a stab at researching the crime, bringing on her psychic friend Rose to help find out what really happened. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, and Maya Rudolph. Guests: Maya Rudolph To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Episode 1549 - Geezer Butler 1:29:36

20d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward …

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Episode 1548 - Jude Law 1:20:45

23d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts in…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 6. Yoga Retreat 25:49

27d ago25:49

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Jobeth and Donna look into a murder at an all-female yoga retreat, excited to finally have discovered a murder committed by a woman (they hope) . Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, Paula Pell, and Janine Brito. Guests: Paula Pell, Janine Brit To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol…

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:47:25

27d ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill 1:32:02

1M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Ed O’Neill’s his early days working in an Ohio steel mill and contemplating a potential career hustling for mobsters didn’t seem like a path to Hollywood. Nor did his days playing football and coming up short during NFL tryouts. But his working class Irish background wound up making Ed the perfect portrayer of Al Bundy, a performance partially base…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 5. Poisoned Lunch 25:10

1M ago25:10

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Jobeth and Donna talk to an HR manager in major damage-control after an office lunch is poisoned. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, and James Anderson. Guests: James Anderson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.…

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Episode 1545 - Larry David 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his…

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Episode 1544 - Susie Essman 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

After twenty-four years and twelve seasons as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman’s life has become strangers seeing her on the street and asking her to curse them out. Susie tells Marc the ins and outs of making Curb and why so many people have trouble separating the characters from the people who play them. They also talk about Lar…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 4. Carpe Diem Killer 25:28

1M ago25:28

25:28

Jobeth and Donna tell the story of a serial killer who liked to give his victims “one perfect last day” before killing them. His last almost victim is Jobeth’s brother and Liz’s ex-boyfriend, Ray. And no, Donna is still not over him. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, and John Lutz. Guests: John Lutz To learn more about listener data and our pri…

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Episode 1543 - Tony Goldwyn 1:25:19

1M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Despite a family name that goes back to the dawn of Hollywood, Tony Goldwyn’s father did not want him to get into the family business. It took Tony achieving his own success and landing a lead role in the movie Ghost for his father to accept this career path. Tony tells Marc the hardscrabble immigrant story of his grandfather, the man who became Sa…

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Episode 111: Nonfiction TV Roundtable with Chinisha Scott, Gautam Singhani and Sarah Katz 44:54

1M ago44:54

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Host and WGAE Nonfiction Women of Color Caucus Chair Chinisha Scott talks with WGAE members Gautam Singhani and Sarah Katz, who both recently worked at the nonfiction television production company Story Syndicate. Story Syndicate is one of the latest nonfiction television shops to join the Writers Guild of America East and they are currently negoti…

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Episode 1542 - Molly Ringwald 1:30:55

1M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

There was a time when Molly Ringwald knew she had to get out of America for a while so she didn’t have to be That Girl anymore. Now, with a career that includes being a jazz singer, a novelist, and a translator of French literature, Molly is much more than That Girl. Molly and Marc talk about her early days on The Facts of Life, her global stardom …

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 3. Wife Killer 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Jobeth and Donna interview a charming killer in prison, who claims innocence in the death of his three wives, all of whom were killed in identical boating accidents. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, and Lisa Gilroy. Guests: Lisa Gilroy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L…

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Episode 1541 - Steph Tolev 1:37:19

2M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

In a role reversal for WTF guests, Steph Tolev thought Marc didn’t like her. And as Marc usually finds out when he assumes another comedian dislikes him, Steph discovered that Marc is actually totally intrigued by who she is and interested in how she developed her unique comedic style. So Steph explains that it has a lot to do with Canada, highland…

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Episode 1540 - Daniel Stern 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Daniel Stern made a radical decision in show business after achieving success and financial independence: He decided to stop. After culture-defining projects like Home Alone, The Wonder Years, City Slickers and more, Daniel tells Marc why he decided to devote more time to his family, farming, sculpture and public service, all based on the example s…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 2. 70s Murder 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Jobeth and Donna dive into the archive and immerse themselves in a 1970s whodunnit: a high school track star is murdered by his best friend, who is “possessed” by a demon they meet via a Ouija board. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, Craig Cackowski, and Will Forte. Guests: Will Forte and Craig Cackowski To learn more about listener data and ou…

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Episode 1539 - Billy Strings 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

When Marc saw Billy Strings play live on stage at Willie Nelson’s birthday show, he watched a born performer make bluegrass music vital to a modern audience. Billy talks with Marc about his joy of guitar playing as an adolescent in Michigan, how his family helped shape his musical sensibilities, and how substance abuse in and around his life worked…

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Episode 1538 - A. Whitney Brown 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

Before discovering comedy, A. Whitney Brown dropped out of the eighth grade, bounced around reform schools, had a criminal record, and spent time in jail. Now, after a career that saw him do standup on Carson, write for SNL during its late-‘80s renaissance, and help launch The Daily Show, Whitney says he’s happy to be out of show business. Marc cau…

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Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder - 1. Cruise Ship 28:33

2M ago28:33

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Jobeth and Donna investigate a couple who raised listener suspicion on the therapy podcast Say More Dr? Sheila when it was revealed that they met on a cruise ship where the wife, still on her honeymoon, became a widow under mysterious circumstances. Dr? Sheila weighs in, as does a cruise ship comedian and eyewitness. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cack…

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Episode 1537 - Joe Mande 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Joe Mande’s past appearances on WTF involve him being a sort of merry comic prankster, like back in the heyday of Twitter when he was trolling politicians and corporate brands on a daily basis. But in today’s polarized social environment, Joe and Marc talk about how tricky it is to be a modern day troublemaker. They also discuss their shared love o…

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Introducing Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder 2:30

2M ago2:30

2:30

In this improvised comedy podcast, Liz Cackowski and Emily Spivey satirize the true crime genre as podcast hosts Donna and Jobeth. Each episode, the duo digs into a juicy murder case, interviewing guest witnesses, experts, and suspects to get to their whodunnit. Donna can be convinced of just about anything, but Jobeth is always on high alert for t…

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Episode 1536 - Chris Pine 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Chris Pine is in the position to offer Marc some advice. As the first-time director of the new movie Poolman, Chris gives Marc practical tips as Marc entertains the possibility of directing a film. But Chris also provides Marc with some insight into why people like them still feel a need to keep going despite their clear measurements of success. Th…

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Episode 1535 - Tiffany Haddish 1:32:52

2M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Before Tiffany Haddish rocketed to stardom with Girls Trip, she saw Marc at the back entrance of The Comedy Store and told him that she was going to be on his podcast one day. Today is that day. Tiffany and Marc talk about who she was in those days before worldwide fame, how she came up in the foster care system, how she found her voice at comedy c…

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Introducing: Million Dollar Advice 2:34

2M ago2:34

2:34

Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listenin…

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Episode 1534 - Neal Brennan 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

While watching Neal Brennan’s new Netflix special, Crazy Good, Marc learned new things about Neal despite knowing each other for 30 years. They sit down to figure out how things have changed for them, whether they are truly feeling better in their lives, and why they are still pursuing some version of success they can’t quite pinpoint. Neal also sh…

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Episode 1533 - Tammy Faye Starlite 1:27:09

3M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

Nearly 30 years ago in the alt-comedy scene of New York City, Marc crossed paths with an evangelical country singer named Tammy Faye Starlite. She’s the alter ego of lifelong New Yorker Tammy Lang, who stormed the city’s cabarets and clubs with her own form of performance art and musicality. Tammy and Marc reminisce about the days at places like Lu…

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Episode 110: Ron Nyswaner, "Fellow Travelers" 59:13

3M ago59:13

59:13

Host T Cooper is joined by Ron Nyswaner to discuss having the confidence to push Hollywood's boundaries, staying flexible during the unpredictable reality of being on a TV set, telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories without always centering suffering, and more. Ron Nyswaner is the 2024 recipient of the WGA East’s Walter Bernstein Award, and creator of th…

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Episode 1532 - Paula Pell 1:28:55

3M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Paula Pell is often celebrated as one of the funniest people alive by some of the other funniest people alive. The world is finally getting to see what they mean thanks to Paula’s standout role on Girls5eva, but for years she was comedy’s best kept secret, writing legendary SNL sketches, doing punch-up and script doctoring for major movies, and con…

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Episode 1531 - Jimmy Carr 1:22:17

3M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

When Marc asked Jimmy Carr to be a guest on WTF years ago, Jimmy admits he wasn’t ready for it. He was already an established comedian at the time, but he felt like Public Jimmy was one thing and Private Jimmy was another. Now years later, Jimmy believes that age and experience have allowed him to get out of his comedy comfort zone and explore more…

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Episode 1530 - Malcolm McDowell 1:26:57

3M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

When Malcolm McDowell left behind Liverpool to pursue acting in London, he didn’t imagine it would be the start of 60 years as a performer. Malcolm talks with Marc about his extraordinary career, including his work with Stanley Kubrick on A Clockwork Orange, the pornographic fate of Caligula, and stories about Lawrence Olivier, Alan Bates, Peter Se…

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Episode 1529 - Alex Edelman 1:26:23

3M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

Alex Edelman is the kind of comic who makes Marc immediately anxious. But it’s quickly apparent that Marc is reacting to the fact that he sees so much of himself in Alex. They’re both still dealing with complex feelings about their Jewish identities. They both paid their comedy dues doing road gigs in Boston. They both experiment with long-form sto…

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Episode 109: Kathy McGee and Beth Godvik (CBS News) 59:29

3M ago59:29

59:29

Host Greg Iwinski is joined by CBS New York writer-producer Kathy McGee and CBS Chicago writer-producer Beth Godvik for a conversation about their work in the Broadcast/Cable/Streaming News sector. They discuss the winding paths that make a career, trusting your instincts in a fast-paced news environment, and keeping up with a constantly evolving m…

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Episode 1528 - Carol Burnett 1:35:25

3M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Carol Burnett turns 91 later this month and is still going strong with a featured role in the new series Palm Royale. But Carol is quick to remind Marc that the great success she achieved happened in part due to the kindness of strangers. Carol and Marc talk about the mysterious benefactors who helped her get to New York where she found success on …

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Episode 1527 - Dina Hashem 1:30:18

3M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

Standup comedy transformed Dina Hashem’s life. So why is she at a point, right after releasing her acclaimed first special, where she cares less about standup than ever before? Dina talks with Marc about her isolated upbringing in New Jersey, her revelatory first time doing comedy, and why she has a hard time recognizing herself in her own special.…

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Episode 1526 - Alejandro Escovedo 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist Alejandro Escovedo made one of Marc’s favorite albums, the 1992 solo record Gravity. But the raw, intimate poetry of that album came from a real place of grief and anguish in Alejandro’s life. They talk about what led up to that point, including his early bands The Nuns, Rank and File, and True Believers, …

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Episode 1525 - David Krumholtz 1:32:28

4M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

David Krumholtz lives and breathes Hollywood because, according to him, he has no other choice. The prolific character actor got what he considers a once in a lifetime break at age 13, so he needed to honor whatever fates gave him that opportunity by devoting himself entirely to acting. David talks with Marc about what he’s learned from co-stars li…

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Episode 108: John Wilson, "How To with John Wilson" 48:38

4M ago48:38

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Host Geri Cole sits down with documentarian John Wilson to discuss How To choose episode titles that will make for good stories, How To make your writers room feel like a therapy session, How To find serendipitous interview subjects, and more. John Wilson is a New York City-based documentary filmmaker known for creating and hosting the acclaimed co…

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