Podcast · 111 episodes
The Treatment, page 5
by KCRW · English
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
All episodes, page 5
Luca Guadagnino on “After the Hunt”Luca Guadagnino on “After the Hunt”11 Oct 2025 · 53 min
Drew Nieporent on navigating restaurateur lifeIn this episode of *The Treatment*, host Elvis Mitchell interviews renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, who has recently released his memoir titled *I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the…4 Oct 2025 · 53 min
Cillian Murphy on his new Netflix film ‘Steve’The Treatment explores vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration, featuring influential creators in entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts who shape popular culture.27 Sep 2025 · 53 min
Superman’ director James Gunn talks ‘cheesy’ tunesJames Gunn discusses Peacemaker season 2 on HBO Max, linking themes of envy, loneliness, and admiration across his DC work (including Superman and Guardians).20 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 15 chapters
This interview (with Rob Reiner) goes to 11Two interviews on KCRW’s The Treatment. First, director Rob Reiner discusses This Is Spinal Tap’s legacy and his sequel Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues, arguing the films are fundamentally romantic…13 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 21 chapters
An IRL group chat with the stars of ‘Love, Brooklyn’Sundance interview conversation about the romantic comedy Love, Brooklyn, focusing on how Black characters stay radically honest amid grief, desire, and a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn; also discusses…6 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The TreatThe episode of KCRW’s The Treatment covers three separate conversations. Topic 1: Severance Season 2.30 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Robin Givhan on ‘Crashing the Gates of Culture’Conversation with Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan about her book Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture, centered on Virgil Abloh’s impact on Black style, culture, and the fashion…23 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 16 chapters
New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & moreEpisode “New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more” features writer/director Larry Charles discussing his memoir Comedy Samurai: 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter.16 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Filmmaker Matt Shakman on introducing ‘The Fantastic Four’ to the MCUMatt Shakman discusses directing Fantastic Four First Steps for the MCU, focusing on performance vs perception, public persona vs private self, and how the film draws from early Fantastic Four comics…9 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 22 chapters
Stephen Merchant pops by for a chatStephen Merchant discusses acting choices and writing themes across his work, especially his portrayal of serial killer Stephen Port in BBC’s Four Lives, and how British comedy often centers…2 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Ari Aster on making ‘Eddington’ feel like the internetAri Aster discusses Eddington as a genre Western/action comedy that feels like “the internet,” using themes of COVID-era anxiety, fear of physical proximity, and miscommunication.26 Jul 2025 · 53 min · 26 chapters
Documentarian Matt Tyrnauer takes on ‘Nobu’Matt Tyrnauer discusses his documentary Nobu about chef/restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa—how a broke sushi chef built a luxury empire, and how trauma and guilt shape his drive.19 Jul 2025 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Chris + Paul Weitz explain ‘Murderbot’The Apple TV+ series Murderbot, created/adapted by Paul and Chris Weitz from Martha Wells’ novel All Systems Red.12 Jul 2025 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Joseph Kosinski wants you along for the ‘F1’ rideDirector Joseph Kosinski discusses his film F1 (in theaters), focusing on how music, sound design, and tactile filmmaking create emotion, alienation, and pressure inside Formula One—while also…5 Jul 2025 · 53 min · 19 chapters