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 | 1001 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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This week, Kim Masters talks to filmmaker Shawn Levy, who takes a short break from the London shoot of his Star Wars film to talk about the final season of Stranger Things, including Netflix's surprising decision to give the finale a limited theatric... more
This week, Kim Masters talks to Judd Apatow about his memoir, Comedy Nerd, a scrapbook that chronicles his journey from a stand-up-obsessed kid to one of Hollywood’s most influential comedy voices. Apatow shares stories from his early days interviewi... more
This week, Kim Masters talks with documentarians Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman about their film The Alabama Solution. The filmmakers reveal how an invitation from an unwitting warden to film a religious revival at an Alabama prison opened the ... more
This week, Eric Deggans talks with Brad Falchuk about his Netflix series Famous Last Words. The longtime Ryan Murphy collaborator talks about adapting a Danish format built around deeply personal conversations that air only after the guests have died... 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 States2 months 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 States3 months 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 States7 months 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 States8 months 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 States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #185 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  Italy/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Australia/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Argentina/TV & Film |
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Content focuses on lively discussions about the entertainment industry, featuring insights and commentary on current events, trends, and the challenges faced by filmmakers and storytellers. The engaging banter between the host and guests, who range from industry veterans to emerging talent, typically revolves around significant films, television shows, and the business dynamics of Hollywood. The podcast also features in-depth interviews that offer unique perspectives on creativity and artistic expression within the commercial constraints of the entertainment landscape. Listeners can expect a blend of entertainment news, industry analysis, and personal stories from well-established figures in the film and television sectors, making it partic... more
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1. Judd Apatow
2. Brad Falchuk
3. Jane Goodall
4. Kelly Reichardt
5. Aziz Ansari
6. Benny Safdie
7. Cristóbal Valenzuela
8. Brady Corbet
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