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The Producer's Guide: Todd Garner and the Future of Hollywood

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Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.

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Veteran entertainment journalist Tatiana Siegel joins Todd to talk about her years at Variety and The Hollywood Reporter in the 2000s, why the industry’s focus shifted toward box office numbers, and why California needed its own version of the Post. more

There are many avenues to become a producer. Former roommates and Temple Hill Entertainment cofounders Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey share their trajectory of their partnership, transitioning from being an agent and a studio exec to taking a chance on a... more

Love finds a way! Rebelle Media co-founders Laura Lewis and Amanda Palley join Todd to discuss their love of the rom-coms, why there is currently a void in the romance genre, how women are being underserved at the box office, why Gen Z wants more rom... more

What exactly is happening at the box office right now? Is it a fluke that these small movies are finding big audiences? Or is it a part of a MUCH bigger trend? Scott Stuber stops by to share his experience in the movie industry from his time running ... more

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Marty Bowen
Co-founder of Temple Hill Entertainment, producer known for The Twilight Saga, The Maze Runner, etc.
Temple Hill Entertainment
Episode: Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey
Wyck Godfrey
Co-founder of Temple Hill Entertainment, producer with a background at New Line and Paramount
Temple Hill Entertainment
Episode: Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey
Laura Lewis
Co-founder of Rebelle Media, former CIA media finance agent, former 20th Century Fox executive
Rebelle Media
Episode: Love & Romance w/ Laura Lewis & Amanda Palley
Amanda Palley
Co-founder of Rebelle Media, former CBS executive
Rebelle Media
Episode: Love & Romance w/ Laura Lewis & Amanda Palley
Scott Stuber
Film industry executive and producer who has led Universal, Netflix, and United Artists
United Artists (UA); Netflix; Universal Pictures
Episode: Industry Cycles in the Theatrical Marketplace w/ Scott Stuber
Jason Blum
Film producer, founder of Blumhouse
Blumhouse
Episode: The Producer’s Guide Classic - Jason Blum
Todd Black
Veteran film producer; long-standing collaborator with Denzel Washington
Producer
Episode: The State of the Movie Business w/ Todd Black
Lynette Howell Taylor
Academy Award and Emmy nominated producer, founder of 51 Entertainment
51 Entertainment
Episode: AMPAS President, Lynette Howell Taylor
Becky Sloviter
Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated producer; former president of Miramax Motion Picture Group; founder of Adare to Be; host of The General Meeting
Producer, The General Meeting
Episode: General Meeting CROSSOVER w/ Becky Sloviter

Host

Todd Garner
Host and veteran producer with three decades of experience overseeing numerous films; sits at the intersection of development, production, and distribution strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 335 ratings
  • Let your guests talk!

    This podcast is a great asset to emerging producers but Todd loves a mansplain. How about getting your guests opinion instead of just talking over them and telling them how to suck eggs. I’d love to hear more from the people on the show instead of Todd’s opinions on everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    G Fairbanks
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Like a college degree

    Whether you’re in or want to be in film, scripted, or unscripted tv…doesn’t matter. Every single episode has brilliant insight, thoughts, and experiences that will educate you and spark a thousand ideas to further your skills as a Producer. Todd is providing a college education in producing, without the tuition fees. The Producer’s Guide is essential listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    curtiswanderson
    United States5 months ago
  • Listen to this everyday

    A must listen. I listen everyday and constantly am re-listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark C. Fields
    United States6 years ago
  • Great resource! Todd is amazing!

    Great resource! Todd is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    452778!cat
    United States6 years ago
  • The best!

    Very informative and intriguing. Hope Todd continues with the Pod at some capacity once Hollywood resumes filming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indian Bot Farm
    United States6 years ago

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The host's industry experience comes through, helping even newcomers grasp complex production dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the insider access to top producers and the candid, practical take on how deals happen.
Quality guests and actionable storytelling advice keep audiences coming back for more.

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#152
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Industry Cycles in the Theatrical Marketplace w/ Scott Stuber
Q: How do you balance theatricals with streaming in a world of growing platform power?
The guest discusses a pragmatic approach: keep a strong theatrical proposition where it makes sense, but use streaming as a complementary extension to reach global audiences, with a portfolio that includes both brave IP bets and original, smaller-scale titles.
Industry Cycles in the Theatrical Marketplace w/ Scott Stuber
Q: What has driven the evolution of UA under your leadership and how do you see its future strategy?
Todd explains that the focus is on a diverse slate that balances IP-driven bets with original storytelling, a clear development strategy funded to nurture new voices, and marketing that targets the right audiences rather than chasing broad, unfocused reach.
General Meeting CROSSOVER w/ Becky Sloviter
Q: Do you feel like the industry has changed more dramatically now than in the past?
Yes, the shifts are multi-faceted: consolidation, streaming, IP-first strategies, and a slower development cycle have changed risk calculations, but there are bursts of opportunity when the marketopens up again; the key is to stay focused on storytelling and find new pathways to greenlight projects.
AMPAS President, Lynette Howell Taylor
Q: What sparked Lynette Howell Taylor's interest in producing and how did she get her start?
She describes growing up in Liverpool with a family not in entertainment, discovering a path through a theater-focused education, and then moving to Los Angeles where she learned to raise money, producing her first feature with a hands-on apprenticeship that gradually broadened into a full producing career.
Harbor Fund CEO and Cofounder, Lindsay Hadley
Q: What is the goal for Harbor Fund in the near term?
The goal is to reach $100 million in the next two years to be in the top 1% of independent film financing and eventually grow toward a billion-dollar fund, leveraging a perpetual model to fund stories that matter.

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This show centers on the business of making films and TV, with a veteran producer-turned-host unpacking how big IP, author relationships, and shifting distribution models shape decision-making. Episodes frequently pair high‑level industry analysis with practical, behind‑the‑scenes storytelling—from origin stories of production companies and IP strategies to the economics of streaming, theatrical windows, and the evolving role of writers, directors, and data in greenlighting projects. Noteworthy is the host's hands‑on perspective, long track record, and connections to top-tier producers and studios, which helps listeners learn how deals get made, how teams collaborate, and where opportunities for new filmmakers and storytellers might lie.

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