
Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t K... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Billy Ray, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games, Shattered Glass, Richard Jewell, State of Play, Breach, and Flight Plan, joins host Kevin Goetz for a candid conversation about the thro... more
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Roy Lee, the producer behind some of Hollywood’s most successful horror films, franchises, and international adaptations, joins host Kevin Goetz to explore the unconventional path that took him from law school to building o... more
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Jim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at Universal Pictures. He began his career at Paramount and joined Universal in 2016 after leading distribution at Focus Features and MGM. Brandon Purdie is Executive... more
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Lauren Shuler Donner, one of Hollywood's most influential and adaptable producers, joins host Kevin Goetz for a wide-ranging career retrospective. Over nearly five decades, Shuler Donner has produced roughly 40 films that h... more
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It's mind-boggling to contemplate the impact Kevin has had on films over the past four decades, and he is equally powerful in these conversations with his A-list guests. ESSENTIAL listening!
Great host, great guests, and an essential peak inside Hollywood. Particularly enjoyed the Tony Sella episode.
Yikes, Kevin, you spend WAY TOO MUCH TIME talking and not letting THE GUEST, who is the reason we podcast listers are LISTENING, get a word in edgewise. This is an all-too-common pitfall of podcast hosts. Far better: ask good brief questions then shut up and let the GUEST talk.
Kevin’s way of conversing and asking questions of his guests reveals the most insightful parts of these filmmakers’ psyches. His love for the crafts of writing, producing, directing, acting and marketing bring us inside the heads of industry titans and all stars. Love love love this podcast.
Love this. As a filmmaker, it’s a great resource on the other side of the business.
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A podcast that centers on high-level Hollywood leadership, film marketing, and the business of cinema through candid conversations with veteran executives, producers, directors, and industry pioneers. Episodes often explore audience testing, marketing campaigns, financing strategies, and the evolving relationship between theaters, streaming, and fans. Notable for deep-dish storytelling, behind-the-scenes industry lore, and practical takeaways on strategy, risk, and leadership, making it valuable for listeners who want insider perspectives on how blockbuster films and iconic campaigns come together. A standout trait is the host's blend of research rigor and genuine curiosity, which yields actionable insights for up-and-coming professionals a... more
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