Judd Apatow: 2/16/16

The Moment with Brian Koppelman

Judd Apatow is a writer, director, and producer of, more than likely, one of your favorite movies or shows. Today, Judd discusses the impact of Steve Martin on his career (2:00) and the existential conflict that fuels his work (13:00). Plus, Judd talks about his role as a mentor for Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham (22:00), how he manages a writer's room (30:00), and why he may be looking to do something different on his next big project (36:00). Judd's new series, Love, is available this Friday (2/19) on Netflix. And Girls returns on HBO this Sunday (2/21). Topics mentioned: Love on Netflix Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy by Judd Apatow Girls on HBO Stripes Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett Crimes and Misdemeanors Hannah and Her Sisters The Purple Rose of Cairo Freaks and Geeks Philadelphia Roseanne Tiny Furniture Metropolitan Everybody Love Raymond The Ben Stiller Show Cape Fear Funny People This is 40 Groundhog Day People mentioned: Judd Apatow Adam McKay Garry Shandling Albert Brooks Steve Martin Michael Che Bob Shad Tony Robbins Paul Lynde Mike Nichols Mel Brooks Harold Ramis Samuel Beckett Paul Feig Bill Cosby Al Franken Kristen Wiig Lena Dunham Amy Schumer Leslie Mann Phil Rosenthal David Cross Dino Stamatopoulos Steve Carell Email: [e-mail] Twitter: @BrianKoppelman iTunes: itunes.com/themoment 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