The Business
KCRWLively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1038 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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Eric Deggans talks to Hiro Murai, lead director and executive producer of the Apple TV horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay. They discuss how Murai helped maintain the tricky tone of the Emmy-nominated series, his work with Donald Glover on the FX series... more
Kim Masters talks to Kori Adelson, whose company produced Backrooms, and Roy Lee, producer of Weapons, about the hunt for the next hit YouTube IP. Adelson and Lee share their observations about the effect movies like Backrooms, Obsession, and Iron Lu... more
Kim Masters talks to Dale Cohen, special counsel to PBS's Frontline, and director of UCLA Law School's Documentary Film Legal Clinic, about the threat of litigation filmmakers face from the wealthy and powerful people they choose to cover, such as Do... more
Kim Masters talks to LA Times Awards Columnist Glenn Whipp about the Emmy nominations announced this week. Whipp thinks this was not a stellar year in television, meaning that top nominees, The Pitt and Hacks, are likely to feast at September’s Emmys... more
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- Thank You Kim!
Kim is an all time great Hollywood journalist. Thank you so much for your bravery and for never hesitating to speak your mind.
Apple Podcasts5YupOkay
United Statesa year ago - Can’t support a genocide apologist
I listened to this podcast for years until Kim shared her genocide apologist views in September 2024. Her selective empathy in the face of a live-streamed genocide really turned me off to the rest of her work.
Apple Podcasts1Emerald1015United Statesa year ago - Why the politics??
While I generally agree with 90% of the political views of the host and her “chosen” guests…. I cannot handle the constant reminder of their political view. 50% of Hollywood doesn’t agree with the political views so why should we have to hear it. This is supposed to be a podcast on the business of film…. It talks down to the listener and assumes they agree…. And - it’s not for me. I want to learn and escape….
Apple Podcasts4Film Lover 67United Statesa year ago - The Best
Kim's insights into the actual workings of Hollywood set this show apart from the superficial and tabloid coverage this industry normally receives. Her guests and interviews are fantastic as well. I wish 52 Bonus Banters came out every year
Apple Podcasts5SocktopiUnited Statesa year ago - Like but too left-leaning
Since it's an LA based show, I expected a left-leaning podcast but sometimes I'm still surprised about how confident the host is that absolutely no on in her audience is more centrist in their thinking. I like the "banter" part of the podcast, and most of the back-end interviews (if I see it's going to be a politically-themed echo-chamber exchange, I skip). Overall though, I commend the host's competence and interview skills.
Apple Podcasts4MidtownATLGalUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #235 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #154 |  Australia/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Philippines/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  New Zealand/TV & Film |
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What is The Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show combines sharp industry news wrap-ups with in-depth conversations with filmmakers, actors, and industry executives. Across episodes, listeners get a frontline view of how studios, streaming, and AI are reshaping Hollywood, along with candid career stories and behind-the-scenes decision-making. Noteworthy strengths include a strong journalistic lens from veteran hosts, timely discussions on labor, technology, and distribution, and access to high-profile guests, from Oscar winners to top producers and directors. It's particularly valuable for listeners who want practical insights into dealmaking, production realties, and the business angles behind cutting-edge entertainment.
A standout aspect is the banter interwoven with rigorous ... more
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Recent guests on The Business include:
1. Dale Cohen
2. Glenn Whipp
3. John Carney
4. David Koepp
5. Alvaro Bedoya
6. Eric Kripke
7. Jack Thorne
8. Courtney Kemp
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