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The Treatment

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Apple TV+
Cannes Film Festival
Martin Scorsese
The Smashing Machine
Netflix
Hollywood
A Real Pain
Richard Pryor
The White Lotus
Kate Winslet
Formula One
Music
Theatre
Severance
Dwayne Johnson
Goodbye June

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins wants to be a lifelong student. He has demonstrated that through never repeating a role as actor, his ambitious films as director, and as the founder of the nonprofit theater troupe The Actors’ Gang. His treat is a lea... more

Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali knows how to say a lot through his characters, even those of few words. He has been rewarded for his soulful performances with two Best Supporting Actor Oscars for his roles in 'Moonlight' (2016) and 'The Green Boo... more

In the film 'Union County,' director Adam Meeks takes an unflinching and empathetic look at the opioid crisis in rural Ohio. Meeks and his star Will Poulter did a grassroots tour of independent theaters in that state around the film’s release. For hi... more

Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black’s work often looks at real people struggling to find their place. He won the Oscar for the 2007 biopic 'Milk' starring Sean Penn as the openly gay activist and politician Harvey Milk. His other projects include the fil... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Author of Something We Said, Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me
Episode: The Treat: Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Adam Meeks
Writer-director of Union County
Union County (film)
Episode: Will Poulter and Adam Meeks lead with empathy in ‘Union County’
Will Poulter
Actor and co-producer of Union County
Union County (film)
Episode: Will Poulter and Adam Meeks lead with empathy in ‘Union County’
Damien Hauser
Writer, director, and actor in Memory of Princess Mumbi
Memory of Princess Mumbi
Episode: Damien Hauser’s African Sci-Fi film captures the randomness of life
Annette Dio
Lead of the film and head of the recovery program referenced in Union County
Union County film
Episode: The Treat: Will Poulter
Kent Jones
Film critic and director of Late Fame
Director of Late Fame
Episode: Kent Jones keeps the beat
Julia Fox
Actor and writer
Episode: The Treat: Julia Fox
Tim Robbins
Actor, writer, director; star of Silo on Apple TV; archivist
Apple TV; The Actors' Gang
Episode: Tim Robbins doesn’t want to be an expert
Rhea Seehorn
Best Actress Emmy nominee, star of Pluribus
Apple TV+
Episode: Rhea Seehorn on playing the silences in ‘Pluribus’

Host

Elvis Mitchell
Host with a focus on film, culture, and interviews with influential creators.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 831 ratings
  • !!

    I am so grateful…. So insightful, so passionate and waiting to hear when The Treatment is on PBS!! thank you Elvis for what you do and how you do it….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel Sterno
    United Statesa year ago
  • Elvis the god

    Essential listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh, Los Angeles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Elvis FTW

    Elvis is always a pleasure to listen to and his choice of guests and his interviews are always refreshing, insightful, and warmly personal!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pfunkla
    United States2 years ago
  • culture

    Essential

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jlgodard37
    United States2 years ago
  • What So Funny?!

    Elivis’s perceptiveness is endearing but his inexplicable laughs are annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the intimate, candid interview style and strong storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's deep preparation and insightful questions.
The show is described as thoughtful and culture-forward with strong guest lineups.

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#236
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#200
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Apple Podcasts
#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will Poulter and Adam Meeks lead with empathy in ‘Union County’
Q: What inspired the approach to portraying the recovery program in Union County?
The filmmakers aimed to present empathy and humanity, blending documentary moments with fiction to give an authentic, non-judgmental look at recovery and the people involved.
Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs on Casting Charlie XCX in ‘Erupcja’
Q: How did Charli XCX get involved in the project?
The filmmakers met Charli by chance in a Lower East Side bar; after a conversation about making movies, Charli agreed to collaborate, recognizing a shared approach to storytelling and performance.
Actress Mariska Hargitay gets personal in ‘My Mom Jayne’
Q: What was it like to premiere the film on a big screen at the Cannes Film Festival?
Mariska describes the Cannes experience as joyful and freeing, noting it felt like a culmination of years of archival work and a validation of the film's intimate, meditative approach.
RZA on the three things films should do
Q: What three things should a film do, according to you?
It should entertain, provoke emotions, and inspire, with those elements balanced through action, performance, and musical cues to create a cohesive experience.
The Treat: BenDavid Grabinski
Q: What drew you to Waiting for Godot and its Broadway revival?
I was drawn to how the play's absurdism and loyalty themes mirror the tonal shifts I aim for in my own work, and I was blown away by the ensemble, especially Reeves and Winter, whose chemistry illuminated the material in surprising ways.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treatment

What is The Treatment about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series that centers on deep dives into creative process, cultural influence, and the lived experiences of high-profile entertainers and makers. Across episodes, guests range from filmmakers and actors to comedians and writers, with conversations often weaving personal storytelling, craft insights, and reflections on impact. Recurring threads include how discipline, collaboration, and environment shape artistry, along with candid explorations of race, identity, and the economics of making culture. A notable strength is the host's ability to connect seemingly disparate works through thematic throughlines, producing conversations that feel intimate, insightful, and broadly relevant to anyone interested in storytelling an... more

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3. Will Poulter
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5. Annette Dio
6. Kent Jones
7. Julia Fox
8. Tim Robbins

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