The Screenwriter Struggle and How to Break Through
Matt is joined by The Black List founder Franklin Leonard to dig into the state of screenwriting in Hollywood and how the landscape has changed over the past five years and since the strike. They disc...
18 Sep 202432min
The Real Winners and Losers of the Emmys With the ‘Hacks’ Creators!
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap last night’s Emmys and nominate the under-discussed winners and losers from TV’s biggest night (02:21). Later, ‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Ani...
16 Sep 202432min
The Dire State of Movie Development
LIVE SHOW: LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 24. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by producer David Beaubaire to discuss the troubled state of movie development at the studio level and address why this is a...
12 Sep 202435min
Seth Meyers on Late Night’s Future, 'SNL' 50, and Lorne’s Successor
Matt is joined by Seth Meyers to discuss the evolving state of late-night television, making content that will work on digital, and the growing trend of the online celebrity interview show. Seth also ...
11 Sep 202438min
Five Burning Hollywood Questions for the Rest of 2024
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to pose their five biggest questions about the entertainment industry for the remainder of 2024. They discuss Disney and Bob Iger’s succession plan, whether th...
9 Sep 202431min
How to Choose the Right Festival to Premiere Your Movie
It’s fall festival season! Matt is joined by Peter Kujawski, the chairman of Focus Features, to discuss the science of premiering a movie at a film festival. Peter provides his expertise on why you br...
6 Sep 202432min
Who's to Blame for the ESPN Blackout?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the contentious TV carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV, leaving millions of customers unable to watch the U.S. Open, college football, and p...
3 Sep 202432min
Should Someone Step In to Save Warner Bros. Discovery?
Matt is joined by media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about Warner Bros. Discovery, which continues to struggle despite its slew of amazing assets, and why a change in leadership or strategy has not b...
29 Aug 202432min
