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

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Hollywood
Film Industry
Film Production
Film Financing
Netflix
Comedy
Robert Newman
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Black Label Media
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Filmmaking
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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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The Velvet Steamroller herself, Denise Di Novi, joins Todd to discuss her start in the world of journalism, how she came to produce classic films like Heathers and Little Women, the string of hit movies she made with Tim Burton, how film development ... more

Sometimes you have to change fields. Literally. Co-founder and CCO of Angel Studios Jeffrey Harmon shares how he took his entrepreneurial spirit from an Idaho potato farm to the digital ad space, fought off a lawsuit from Disney, and pivoted into fil... more

Todd is joined by 2521's Chris Hammond (President) and Jon Walter (Co-Founder & CEO) to discuss their work and success in producing, financing, and distributing independent films, including their collaboration with Todd on RUNNER (in theaters Septemb... more

Veteran producer Brad Fuller returns to the podcast with his son and partner at Platinum Dunes, Cameron Fuller. They discuss why Brad was initially reluctant to work with Cameron, what happened to change his mind, their contrasting generational persp... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Harmon
Co-founder and chief content officer at Angel Studios
Angel Studios
Episode: Angels Studios Co-Founder, Jeffrey Harmon
Jon Walter
Co-founder of 2521 Entertainment
2521 Entertainment
Episode: 2521 Entertainment's Chris Hammond and Jon Walter
Christopher Hammond
President of 2521 Entertainment
2521 Entertainment
Episode: 2521 Entertainment's Chris Hammond and Jon Walter
Brad Fuller
Co-founder of Platinum Dunes, producer
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Episode: It's all in the family with Brad & Cameron Fuller!
Cameron Fuller
Producer at Platinum Dunes
Platinum Dunes
Episode: It's all in the family with Brad & Cameron Fuller!
Matt Belloni
Founding partner of Puck, covers entertainment media, writer of What I'm Hearing newsletter
Puck
Episode: The Stories Behind the Headlines w/ Matthew Belloni
David Permut
Producer, guest on episodes about his career and projects
Episode: The Invite producer, David Permut
Tatiana Siegel
Journalist covering the business of showbiz; executive editor at Variety/THR; senior writer at Rolling Stone
Paychex Hollywood (hosted by Tatiana Siegel)
Episode: Hollywood Gets Its Own Page Six w/ Tatiana Siegel
Marty Bowen
Co-founder of Temple Hill Entertainment, producer known for The Twilight Saga, The Maze Runner, etc.
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Episode: Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey

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 349 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 Zealand4 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 States6 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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#82
United Arab Emirates/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#145
Spain/TV & Film

Talking Points

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The Stories Behind the Headlines w/ Matthew Belloni
Q: My question for you, let's start at the very beginning. You grew up in Orange County. Did you always think about the movie business? How did that come about?
Growing up near the film world, I was always drawn to media and movies, reading trade magazines and following box office; I eventually pivoted from law into journalism because I loved understanding and explaining the business from the inside, which led to the creation of a platform that values candid, in-depth industry conversations.
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.

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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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