Tales From the Test-Screening Trenches
Matt is joined by Kevin Goetz, the CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, to discuss the world of test screenings. They dive into the importance of these test screenings, which filmmakers utilize the screenings (a...
18 Jun 202534min
The ‘Sinners’ Deal, the Manosphere, and the Biggest Overreactions of the First Half of 2025
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the first half of 2025 and highlight the stories they believe were most overcovered (01:47). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the...
16 Jun 202532min
How to Get an Emmy Nomination (...for Matt??)
Matt is joined by Debra Birnbaum, editor-in-chief of GoldDerby and former head of awards at Amazon Studios, to discuss the logistics of Emmy campaigning, how Emmy and Oscar campaigns differ, who actua...
12 Jun 202538min
Running a Major Talent Agency in 2025 With the New CEO of UTA
Matt is joined by David Kramer, the new CEO of United Talent Agency, to discuss his new position, how the talent representation business has changed, industry challenges like the content slowdown, the...
11 Jun 202533min
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Up. What's Next?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the long-awaited breakup of Warner Bros. Discovery, and break down what these two new companies will consist of. They look at why this happened now,...
9 Jun 202530min
Chalamet, Cruise, and the New Celebrity Press Tour Playbook
Matt is joined by veteran publicist and co-CEO of Kovert Creative, Lewis Kay, to discuss how much the game has changed in the world of celebrity PR, including how the modern media landscape has impact...
6 Jun 202536min
Clooney’s Big Broadway Bet, and How to Make Real Money in Theater
Matt is joined by nine-time Tony Award–winning producer John Johnson to talk about his latest hit, ‘Good Night and Good Luck,’ and the decision to stream the play live on CNN for the first time in Bro...
4 Jun 202533min
The Real Winners of the Taylor Swift Masters Mega-Deal
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Taylor Swift’s purchase of the rights to the master recordings of her first six albums, which were originally sold to Scooter Braun in 2019 and late...
2 Jun 202530min
