Podcasts about Brian Grazer

Leonard Leo is a conservative lawyer and co-chairman of the Federalist Society who played a significant role in shifting the U.S. Supreme Court rightward. Now he is focusing his efforts on reshaping American culture through entertainment. He's channeling funds towards high production value Christian and conservative television shows and films, including Amazon Prime's hit "House of David.” WSJ's Maggie Severns reports on how Leo is using a fund of more than $1 billion to back Hollywood blockbusters that push a more right-wing agenda. Jessica Mendoza hosts.   Further Listening: -The Return of Religious Films to Hollywood  -Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Barbara Walters joined ABC news in 1976, she became the highest paid journalist in the U.S. – pulling in $1 million a year. That, not surprisingly, triggered a lot of resentment among her peers, none more so than her evening news co-anchor Harry Reasoner. Overcoming envy and sexism and balancing a career and motherhood, Walters reached the pinnacle of her profession and stayed there, a story explored in the new documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything. The film directed by Jackie Jesko premieres Thursday evening at Tribeca Festival in New York. The feature, which debuts on Hulu later this month, is the latest from Imagine Documentaries, the enormously successful nonfiction division of the production company founded by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. On the latest edition of Deadline's Doc Talk podcast, we explore the company's upcoming docs and impressive slate of Emmy contenders with Imagine Entertainment President Justin Wilkes and Imagine Documentaries President Sara Bernstein. Taking their cue from the Barbara Walters documentary subtitle – Tell Me Everything – Wilkes and Bernstein tell us everything: why Imagine got into documentaries, how the Barbara Walters project came about, how they work with estates and other stakeholders on celebrity biographies without surrendering editorial independence, and what they see as the future of branded content in the nonfiction and fiction spaces. Imagine Documentaries won five Emmys last year for its film Jim Henson Idea Man, directed by Ron Howard. While the Television Academy has proven receptive to honoring documentaries about well-known people, the documentary branch of the Motion Picture Academy has demonstrated reluctance to do likewise. Wilkes shares his unvarnished thoughts about how the Academy could change voting rules to give celebrity-oriented documentaries a fair shake. The Imagine execs also respond to a recent article in the Hollywood trade papers asserting that music and other celebrity films are “killing the documentary.” They don't see it that way. That's on the latest edition of the Doc Talk podcast, hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Matt Carey, Deadline's documentary editor. The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley's Nō Studios. Listen to the episode above or on major podcast platforms including Spotify, iHeart and Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are the Oscar winning director and producer behind some of Hollywood's most memorable movies like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code. The duo, who co-founded Imagine Entertainment in 1985, sat down with WSJ's Ben Fritz at the Future of Everything Festival to talk about longevity in Hollywood, AI in movie production and the future of movies. Further Listening:  - Why Hollywood Is Betting Big on ‘Wicked' - With Great Power, Part 1: Origin Story Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pod Crashing episode 368 with Gabe Lenners from the podcast  OBSCURUM: ATTACK OF THE DRONES   OBSCURUM is a groundbreaking investigative podcast series launching in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, iHeartMedia and Lenners Entertainment this February. The brand explores an obscure side of rural America, where small-town mysteries, forgotten history and curiousity collide, and where the truth may lie in the unknown. With the recent media frenzy focused on mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, season one of this series, OBSCURUM: INVASION OF THE DRONES, takes listeners back to a unique origin story of this phenomenon. Episodes explore an eerily similar wave of drone sightings that gripped Nebraska and Colorado in late 2019, capitivating local communities but largely remaining untold-until now. Hosted by Gabe Lenners (Radio Disney, CMT, ABC News) and executive produced by legendary filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Kara Welker, Nathan Kloke and Lenners, OBSCURUM unpacks this mystery through the voices of locals who witnessed it firsthand, diving into the parallels between these earlier events and today's sightings. The series offers a fresh perspective on one of the most intriguing UFO topics of our time   Trailer available here (episodes drop February 11th):    Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-obscurum-257773502/   

Pod Crashing episode 368 with Gabe Lenners from the podcast  OBSCURUM: ATTACK OF THE DRONES   OBSCURUM is a groundbreaking investigative podcast series launching in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, iHeartMedia and Lenners Entertainment this February. The brand explores an obscure side of rural America, where small-town mysteries, forgotten history and curiousity collide, and where the truth may lie in the unknown. With the recent media frenzy focused on mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, season one of this series, OBSCURUM: INVASION OF THE DRONES, takes listeners back to a unique origin story of this phenomenon. Episodes explore an eerily similar wave of drone sightings that gripped Nebraska and Colorado in late 2019, capitivating local communities but largely remaining untold-until now. Hosted by Gabe Lenners (Radio Disney, CMT, ABC News) and executive produced by legendary filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Kara Welker, Nathan Kloke and Lenners, OBSCURUM unpacks this mystery through the voices of locals who witnessed it firsthand, diving into the parallels between these earlier events and today's sightings. The series offers a fresh perspective on one of the most intriguing UFO topics of our time   Trailer available here (episodes drop February 11th):    Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-obscurum-257773502/   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Steve Berg is an actor and improviser who just finished work on Tim Kasher's film Who's Watching, and is currently working on the film The Dink, produced by Ben Stiller. Recently, Steve can also be seen in Olivia Wilde's new film Don't Worry Darling, and the feature film Snack Shack.He's also been obsessed with UFOs, the paranormal, the occult and all things weird his entire life. He hosts a podcast called Hi, Strangeness, that covers these topics he's so passionate about.You can find Steve's fantastic HI, STRANGENESS show on most podcast platforms, and the video version is available on Youtube, here:https://www.youtube.com/@histrangeness77Whenever he has the opportunity Steve lectures about Weird Nebraska at conferences and events. He can also be seen in New Line's comedy feature Tag starring Jon Hamm and Rashida Jones.His credits also include recurring roles on NBC's The Good Place, ABC's The Goldbergs, Comedy Central's Idiotsitter, and BET's The Comedy Get Down. He has appeared in two features for director Joe Swanberg -- the Netflix Original Win It All and the indie Digging For Fire which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Other credits include Mike White's directorial debut Year of the Dog, Jared Hess' Gentlemen Broncos, and Joss Whedon's digital series Dr. Horrible's Sing Along-Along Blog.Berg has been a drunk narrator multiple times on Comedy Central's Drunk History and was a series regular in the Fox Television pilot WTF America produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. He is originally from Omaha, Nebraska.Steve visits with Talking Weird to chat about UFOs and high strangeness, regale us with tales about Weird Nebraska, as well as to fill us in on a 1970s flying saucer case that he has been investigating.Anyine familiar with Steve knows this is going to be fun, fast-moving, blast of a show.

The entertainment industry has had to pivot and refresh time and again to adapt to constant changes in format, business models and attention spans. Somehow, producer Brian Grazer has been able to keep up. The storyteller, who has received multiple nominations and wins at the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes, manages to find what people connect with and turn it into a hit – and he does this over and over. In this talk from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, Grazer and the entertainment leader and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner discuss what makes something work and how to go from an idea to winning content. Grazer shares the sometimes unconventional rules and guidelines that have served him well over the past 40 years while making classics like “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind.” aspenideas.org

OBSCURUM is a groundbreaking investigative podcast series launching in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, iHeartMedia and Lenners Entertainment this February. The brand explores an obscure side of rural America, where small-town mysteries, forgotten history and curiousity collide, and where the truth may lie in the unknown. With the recent media frenzy focused on mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, season one of this series, OBSCURUM: INVASION OF THE DRONES, takes listeners back to a unique origin story of this phenomenon. Episodes explore an eerily similar wave of drone sightings that gripped Nebraska and Colorado in late 2019, capitivating local communities but largely remaining untold-until now. Hosted by Gabe Lenners (Radio Disney, CMT, ABC News) and executive produced by legendary filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Kara Welker, Nathan Kloke and Lenners, OBSCURUM unpacks this mystery through the voices of locals who witnessed it firsthand, diving into the parallels between these earlier events and today's sightings. The series offers a fresh perspective on one of the most intriguing UFO topics of our time Trailer available here (episodes drop February 11th):  Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-obscurum-257773502/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Happy 2025, everyone, and welcome to the first episode of the new year! This year for 2025, I am not just making a list of tasks to check off but am also envisioning the life I want by December 31st, 2025! Inspired by my business coach, I am focusing on creating a vision rather than just tasks. It's a lot like planning a trip in that you need to know where you're headed before mapping out the route!Tune in as I share how reflecting on this year made me realize that it is truly a pivotal one, reminding me of setting my vision for 2020 despite COVID-19 uncertainties. It is really about deciding whether to let life happen or actively shape it.I also talk about a couple of books that have really shaped my thinking - The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert and The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - books that have both caused me to question our pursuit of more (more money, more stuff) and the comfort that shelters us from real challenges. Is more truly better, or does it just bring more problems?I explore the philosophy of living a "good enough" life and confronting the comfort that might be holding us back, and I also introduce you to my word for 2025: curiosity. Inspired by Brian Grazer's new book, I am truly embracing curiosity as a way to break free from my comfort zone and the lies that fear tends to create. This mindset shift is about being open to new experiences, even if they challenge or scare me.I really hope that you will join me for this episode of the show as I share my journey of setting a vision for 2025, pushing past comfort, and embracing curiosity! This episode is about self-reflection, growth, and figuring out how to live a life that's not just comfortable but meaningful!Time Stamps:[1:17] - I created a list of tasks for 2025 but ultimately focused on my end-of-year vision.[4:32] - Reflecting on big life decisions, I have realized the need to shape my vision for 2025.[7:13] - I contemplate whether to enjoy my current life or reinvest for future growth[9:54] - Modern conveniences contribute to a sheltered, under-challenged lifestyle.[11:41] - Listen as I question if comfort in life and business has led to a lack of challenges.[12:26] - Compulsive activity often distracts from addressing real issues in life.[14:01] - I discuss how life becomes a never-ending checklist, and satisfaction remains elusive as desires grow.[15:17] - Embracing curiosity and moving beyond your comfort zone help form the vision for a meaningful life.[17:14] - Fear comes before experience which limits growth by lowering the threshold for what constitutes a problem.[18:11] - Disrupting one's comfort zone and embracing curiosity are so important for growth.[22:40] - I close by arguing that success requires accepting failure and overcoming obstacles that are rooted in fear and lies.Resources:The Accidental Leader - Websiteyournarketing.cobo@yourmarketingco.comBo McDonald on LinkedInAvram Alpert - The Good-Enough LifeMichael Easter - The Comfort CrisisBrian Grazer & Charles Fishman - A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life

We are getting CLOSE to Christmas time, and Cam & Dylan discuss a Christmas CLASSIC. "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a 2000 American Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Ron Howard, who also produced with Brian Grazer, from a screenplay written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. Based on Dr. Seuss's 1957 children's book of the same name, this marked the first Dr. Seuss book to be adapted into a full-length feature film. It is the first live-action adaptation and the second adaptation of the book, following the 1966 animated TV special. Wanna ask us something?!? Hit us up at Xtrabutta@gmail.com or our Instagram https://instagram.com/xtrabuttapodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews legendary producer Brian Grazer. As co-founder of Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard, Grazer's films and television shows have earned 47 Oscar nominations and 242 Emmy nominations, with his movies grossing nearly $15 billion globally. Known for hits like A Beautiful Mind (which won him the Academy Award for Best Picture), Apollo 13, and Friday Night Lights. During the conversation, Grazer opens up about the power of curiosity, the secret to his 40-year partnership with Ron Howard, and the magic of connecting with audiences through emotionally resonant storytelling.The Power of Curiosity (03:38)Grazer shares how he built his career through "curiosity conversations" with industry legends, discussing his unique approach to meeting and talking with influential figures.Finding Creative Purpose (10:59)Grazer reflects on how watching E.T. transformed his understanding of cinema's emotional impact, inspiring him to create films that elevate audiences.The Heart of Storytelling (13:13)The producer discusses his philosophy that stories are designed to ignite emotion, and how he seeks projects that allow characters to achieve emotional transformation. Grazer believes that his greatest successes come from connecting to the soul of the material instead of merely making "business" decisions.Building Imagine Entertainment (26:13)The producer discusses his 40-year partnership with Ron Howard, explaining how their contrasting personalities and aligned values created a perfect collaboration.Oscar Night Memories (29:42)Grazer shares his Academy Award experience, starting with a surprising admission about Apollo 13's loss years earlier, and how his Best Picture win for A Beautiful Mind was a moment of redemption.The Art of Human Connection (37:06)Grazer discusses his two books, explaining how "A Curious Mind" explores curiosity as an engine. He shares how his second book, "Face to Face: The Art of Human Connection," was inspired by a profound interaction with his housekeeper.Brian Grazer's remarkable career demonstrates the power of curiosity, emotional storytelling, and human connection in creating impactful entertainment. From his early days selling newspaper subscriptions to winning an Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, Grazer's journey exemplifies how maintaining humility, following one's instincts, and seeking deeper meaning in stories can lead to extraordinary success in Hollywood.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Brian GrazerProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Brian Grazer:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_GrazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangrazer/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004976/For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin GoetzScreen Engine/ASI Website: ww

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews David Friendly, whose remarkable career transition from journalism to film production led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture with Little Miss Sunshine. David worked with industry giants like Ron Howard and Brian Grazer before establishing himself as a successful producer. His producing credits include Courage Under Fire, Dr. Dolittle, Big Momma's House, Laws of Attraction, and the hit USA Network series Queen of the South. In this conversation, Friendly shares candid stories about his career transition, the making of Little Miss Sunshine, lessons learned from his mentors, and his perspective on an ever-changing industry.From Journalism to Hollywood: A Bold Career Change (06:12)David Friendly reflects on his nine-year journalism career at Newsweek and the LA Times, where his coverage of the entertainment industry sparked his desire to make movies.Backdraft and the Imagine Years (13:41)Friendly talks about discovering Backdraft, which became his first major success. This marked the beginning of a successful tenure that included projects like My Girl and Kindergarten Cop.Learning from Hollywood's Best (24:12)Friendly shares how Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's mentorship continues to influence his producing decisions years later, with their voices still guiding him through difficult situations.The Making of Little Miss Sunshine and an Oscar Nomination (32:02)Friendly discusses Little Miss Sunshine, assembling an outstanding ensemble cast including Steve Carell, and the thrill of receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.The Joy and Anxiety of Test Screenings (41:30)Friendly offers unique insight into a producer's perspective on audience test screenings, describing the intense anxiety of waiting for audience reactions.Producing in a Rapidly Changing Environment (45:24)Friendly emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing markets, as demonstrated by his successful venture into television with Queen of the South.Friendly's guiding philosophy of acceptance and gratitude offers wisdom for navigating a career in an ever-evolving business. Through all its iterations, from journalism to blockbuster films to streaming television, Friendly's career shows that success in Hollywood requires not just talent, but also the ability to learn from mentors, trust one's instincts, and the ability to adapt.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: David FriendlyProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about David Friendly:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_T._FriendlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidtfriendly/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295560/For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin Goetz

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this special 50th episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews one of Hollywood's most successful and versatile directors, Ron Howard. His extraordinary career spans over six decades, starting as a child actor including roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days before emerging as a director at the age of 23. Howard's directorial achievements include critical and commercial successes such as Splash, Cocoon, Parenthood, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind (for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director), Rush, Thirteen Lives, and the upcoming Eden. In this intimate conversation, Howard discusses his remarkable journey, his philosophy on maintaining artistic vision while always respecting the audience's point of view, and his experiences working with some of Hollywood's biggest names.Early Career and Transition to Directing (02:49)Ron Howard discusses his journey from child actor to director, highlighting his experiences on The Andy Griffith Showand his transition from Happy Days to directing, including his early collaboration with Brian Grazer.Working with Bette Davis as a Young Director (20:00)Howard recounts his experience directing Bette Davis when he was 25, sharing the challenges and valuable lessons learned from working with the legendary actress.Ron's Approach to Filmmaking (28:22)The director explains his philosophy of creating an environment for actors to excel and his focus on understanding and communicating stories in line with audience expectations.Ron Howard on his Notable Films and Career Highlights (31:14)Howard reflects on his favorite projects and the diversity of his filmography.And the Oscar Goes to… (36:16)Ron Howard shares the emotional experience of winning Best Director for A Beautiful Mind, including an inside story about Mel Gibson presenting the award.Unexpected Projects: Directing Solo: A Star Wars Story (40:04)The filmmaker discusses taking on the Star Wars project under unique circumstances and his experience working in the iconic universe.Balancing Art and Audience (43:22)Ron Howard explains his approach to balancing artistic vision with audience expectations, emphasizing the importance of using audience feedback to inform creative decisions.Ron Howard's career is a testament to his enduring talent, adaptability, and passion for storytelling. From his early days as Opie on The Andy Griffith Show to winning an Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, Howard has consistently delivered compelling narratives across a wide variety of genres. His ability to balance artistic vision with audience expectations has resulted in an acclaimed body of work that resonates with both critics and viewers. Ron Howard remains a well-loved and innovative figure in Hollywood, always seeking to push the boundaries of his craft while maintaining a deep respect for the audience.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Ron HowardProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Dax Ross, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Ron Howard:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_HowardX (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RealRonHowardIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000165/For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Faceboo

Hope may be hard to come by in any corner of the world these days. But writer-producer Chap Taylor and producer Evan Astrowsky try their level best to help us keep our chins up in our first show business roundtable for season 3. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such producers as Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Irwin Winkler, Arnold Kopelson, and for directors Wes Craven and Ridley Scott. He co-wrote the Paramount feature film Changing Lanes, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as uncredited work on National Treasure, Behind Enemy Lines and the remake of the horror classic, The Omen. Chap created the comic book series Haunted City and (in 2021) is currently adapting it into a television series for producers Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson. He served as Consulting Producer on the NBC/Sony Pictures Television drama The Blacklist and wrote episodes #407 and #414. In features, he most recently re-imagined the classic John Ford western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance for producer Matt Jackson at Paramount. He is currently (in 2021) developing projects with eOne, Doug Liman's production company Hypnotic, Levinson/Fontana Television and Jay Carson, creator of The Morning Show. Chap Taylor IMDB Twitter Evan Astrowsky Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. IMDB Instagram Twitter Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film.   In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. MAX launched the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in July 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Pete Musto, Producer/Editor Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via nextchapterpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howIgotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham travels to Brian Grazer's 12,000 square foot Los Angeles home. The Academy Award-winning producer recalls some of his most enthralling run-ins with celebrities and public figures including a “date with Princess Diana.” The 2020 sit-down also features Grazer describing what it takes to create the longest running partnership in Hollywood with director and friend Ron Howard.

In our fast-paced working life, how can we make networking more impactful? In this episode (first published August 2023) the acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer talks with host Reid Hoffman about the value of sustained, genuine curiosity. You'll hear how Brian founded Imagine Entertainment with his longtime creative partner, Ron Howard, and how iconic names like Warren Beatty and Jay-Z were injected with Brian's curiosity. Brian shares the unique practices that have helped him find true collaborators, deepen human connections, and, ultimately, scale his business.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The summer of '82 continues to astound and confound Paul, Javi, and - inevitably - Producer Brad by serving up a SECOND romantic comedy about sex workers in as many weeks! After the soul-destroying pyrrhic victory that was “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, the Multiplex Overthruster crew trades in small town Texas for sleazy New York City for “Night Shift”! Though directed by Ron Howard and starring Henry Winkler and Shelley Long, this one is most memorable for giving future Beetlejuice and Batman Michael Keaton his first starring role: and what better way to start a movie career than in a comedy chock full of prostitutes, pimps, murderous stand up comedians, oversized top hats, frozen corpses, bloodthirsty rottweilers, Shannen Doherty's first screen appearance, and bad take out! So dim the lights and chill the Sunny-D because we're firing up the hearse and heading off to the Night Shift!

Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Andrew Ross Sorkin from the Aspen Ideas Festival to discuss AI's impact on storytelling and content creation. S&P Global Vice Chair and oil market watcher Dan Yergin explains AI's role on the US energy grid–and on the 2024 election. Plus, some primary results are in, FedEx's cost-cutting measures are paying off, and CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on Donald Trump's VP options.  Daniel Yergin - 18:25Brian Grazer - 28:17 In this episode:Eamon Javers, @EamonJaversMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

“A lot of production companies… who decide to do stories about people of color are not used to having the people of color they hire coming in with an opinion. Coming in contradicting them on certain things.” -- Neema Barnette, director, A Different WorldSusan and Sharon welcome legendary producer-director Neema Barnette to talk about her journey from Harlem to Hollywood. Ms. Barnette made history in 1986 when she became the first African-American woman to direct a prime-time sitcom (What's Happening Now?). She followed this up with episodes of Frank's Place, It's A Living and The Cosby Show before directing seven episodes of A Different World. She has directed over 50 movies and television shows and was also the first African-American woman to get a three-picture deal with Sony Pictures.Neema was also the producer-director of Season One of Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey's Queen Sugar. She shares stories of making the transition from New York theater to Hollywood films and television, fighting the good fight for herself and others, and inspiring a new generation -- with the truth.THE CONVERSATIONHead of Columbia Pictures Barbara Corday took one look at Neema's reel and said “Get this woman a job!”“I've had two jobs in my life. Directing and teaching. And they have a lot of similarities. ‘Sit down. Shut up. Move over.'Supportive words from the great Shirley Hemphill on the ground-breaking episode of What's Happening Now?:  “We've got your back.”IN THE 60s: Getting Sherman's BBQ and going to the Apollo from noon to midnight to see everyone -- especially Aretha Franklin.The troubles and battles with Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and National Geographic during the making of Genius: Aretha.“When I was in college, I took a course called ‘Strategies For Revolution'. I took that course and I applied it when I came to Hollywood.”Directing The Cosby Show -- in the episode where Bill gets pregnant!Working with Tyra Ferrell, Mare Winningham, Rosilyn Heller and Gloria Steinem on Better Off Dead.Getting pulled away from teaching to do Queen Sugar. “The ratings came out and I started getting calls.”How Ava DuVernay changed the landscape of television by hiring only women directors on Queen Sugar -- and supporting their careers ongoing.So, join Susan, Sharon -- and Neema -- as they talk Michael B. Jordan, Superfly, The Young Lords, Queen Latifah, Seventh Heaven, Pam Grier -- and “Cut--print that sucker!”AUDIOGRAPHYWatch A Different World -- streaming on MAX.Find Neema Barnette at instagram.com/neemafilms. On Twitter https://x.com/neemrick Watch Neema's mini-docs on BlackHistoryMiniDocs.com.Check out Tammy at the true-crime podcast: Grits with a Side of Murder.Get & read Susan's new play Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.Abortion access in America is severely limited – Help or Get Help at AbortionFinder.org.CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for more.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Check out Instagram/80sTVLadies.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON.Find more cool podcasts at our host sight, Weirding Way Media.

Monisha Dadlani is a multi-hyphenate actress, writer, and director. As a writer, she's developed projects with Sony Pictures Television, Netflix Features Animation, Amazon Studios, and MRC. She was also a freelance writer for an animated show on Apple TV+ and voices a series regular on a Nickelodeon International animated series. =She's a member of the WGA and The Animation Guild, an alumni of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's content acceleration program, Imagine Impact, and had one of her scripts featured on the 2020 Black List.  Today we dive into developing original material versus adapting IP, pitching on open writing assignments, and finding your voice as a storyteller.  3:06 - Original scripts vs. open writing assignments (OWAs) 5:20 - IP is king (or queen!) 10:35 - Studio being on board vs. not yet 14:50 - One producer vs. two producers - navigating conflicting notes 17:00 - faithfulness to IP with strong fandoms 21:45 - Monisha's first OWA for MRC + the process 27:05-  When to turn down an OWA 28:22 - Being part of the Netflix Braintrust 30:28 - Blind script deal at Sony + “if-come” deals  33:10 - Pitching a PG-13 vs. R-rated version of an idea depending on the distributor  35:50 - How Monisha started pitching on OWAs + Imagine Impact 43:11 - How the first script Monisha ever wrote was “not great” but landed her in the fellowship that launched her writing career 48:46 - Meeting with managers + choosing one of the 10+ that was interested (David Baggelaar at Goodyear) 52:27 - Why your agent might be hiding in the mailroom  54:20 - What you should have in your writing sample to attract reps + jobs 59:10 - Monisha's Black List script “The Boy Who Died” + a pitch to Daniel Radcliffe 1:04:25 - What the Black List can do for a career 1:08:15 - How to make one sample work for both YA, sci-fi, romance AND four-quadrant projects 1:09:39 - Joining the Writers Guild of America 1:10:00 - Growing up in NYC, attending the “Fame” high school, choosing USC School of Dramatic Arts 1:17:00 - Shooting a feature film with $5,000 1:18:55 - Storytelling side hustles + shooting a passion project web series 1:20:43 - TIME CAPSULE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-doyle3/support

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," Kevin Goetz sits down with Greg Foster, former CEO of IMAX Entertainment and current owner of the entertainment and media consulting firm, Foster + Crew. Foster grew up immersed in the world of Hollywood, with a father who was a successful film producer. This early exposure to the industry laid the foundation for Foster's career. From his childhood memories of rubbing elbows with Hollywood royalty, to his pivotal role in the evolution of IMAX, to his more recent experiences as a sought-after consultant, Foster shares insider stories along with a unique perspective on the business of moviemaking and the cinematic experience.Growing up in Hollywood and a memorable encounter with Mel Brooks (3:09)Foster discusses his upbringing in Beverly Hills and the influence of his father, David Foster, a successful film producer, on his career path. He recounts a memorable experience early in his career at MGM/UA, where he delivered test screening results to Mel Brooks for the movie Spaceballs.Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, and Greg's Father (16:12)Foster shares a story about his father's involvement in the production of The Getaway, starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw, and the confrontation that ensued when MacGraw's then-husband, Robert Evans, discovered the affair between the two stars.Apollo 13 and the evolution of IMAX (22:22)The pair discuss the transformation of IMAX to a premier movie experience. IMAX's 2002 re-release partnership with Apollo 13, originally produced in 1995 by Academy Award winner Brian Grazer and directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard, marked a turning point for the company. It was the first Hollywood movie to be digitally remastered using IMAX DMR technology, showcasing IMAX's ability to enhance the emotional experience of a film.Christopher Nolan and Batman Begins (29:15)Kevin and Greg talk about the critical role of Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan in the growth of IMAX, particularly with the release of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.Consulting with Foster + Crew (38:47)Greg shares insights into his consulting firm, Foster + Crew, and the various services he provides to his clients in the entertainment industry.The future of cinema in the streaming era (44:11)Kevin and Greg touch on the impact of streaming on the theatrical experience and the future of cinema, post COVID, Barbenheimer and the 2023 Hollywood strikes.From his early days at MGM/UA to his pivotal role in transforming IMAX into a global cinematic powerhouse, Foster's stories offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of the film industry. Foster remains optimistic about the future of moviegoing, particularly with the impressive slate of films set for release in 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Greg FosterProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoFor more information about Greg Foster:Variety: https://variety.com/exec/greg-foster/For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin GoetzScreen Engine/ASI Website:

Jeffrey and Dan dive deep into creativity, innovation, and the intricate dance between good business and exciting innovation. Inspired by Dan's quarterly book, Everything Is Created Backward, they discuss how integrating existing technologies and ideas to create something entirely new can completely disrupt the market and lead to record-breaking profit. In This Episode: There's a permanent tension between creative people and organizational people (business executives).Most creative people are not good organizational people.Creatives are focused on innovation, while executives are focused on finances and risk aversion—and furthering their careers.This approach often stifles innovation.Creatives are also subject to immediate public scrutiny. Their work is usually under the critical eye of audiences and critics.Executives, by contrast, are evaluated based on stock market performance and long-term organizational success. Their reviews are reflected in corporate outcomes.Successful partnerships, like that of Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, showcase how creative and organizational individuals can collaborate effectively to create engaging content.In order to bridge the gap, creatives need to better package their ideas to highlight the business potential to financially-minded decision makers.Businesses, on the other hand, need to be more open to creative, potentially risky ideas that could pay off big time.Recognizing your core business focus is what drives long-term success.Major business innovations often come from combining three existing components in a new way rather than from creating something entirely new from scratch.Large companies sometimes buy promising start-ups, not to integrate their innovation, but to shut down potential future competition. Resources: Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff

Stanley Druckenmiller says rate cuts should be entirely off the table and that the Fed fumbled the football on the 5-yard line with the game on the line. We'll look at the path forward for the Fed. Plus, Disney nearly broke even on streaming, but missed revenue estimates for a fourth consecutive quarter. We'll ask Oscar-winner Brian Grazer about the future of Hollywood. And Apple unveiling its first iPads since 2022, but today's news is only an appetizer for next month's big event.

Stanley Druckenmiller says rate cuts should be entirely off the table and that the Fed fumbled the football on the 5-yard line with the game on the line. We'll look at the path forward for the Fed. Plus, Disney nearly broke even on streaming, but missed revenue estimates for a fourth consecutive quarter. We'll ask Oscar-winner Brian Grazer about the future of Hollywood. And Apple unveiling its first iPads since 2022, but today's news is only an appetizer for next month's big event.

Original Air Date: January 31, 2018From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Empire," Brian Grazer has produced some of the greatest films and television shows of the past 40 years. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brian sits down with Oprah to discuss his book, "A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life," in which he writes about how expanding our curiosity should be as much a part of our culture as creativity and innovation. Brian not only attributes his success to curiosity but also says it's his daily spiritual practice. "It does get me into the place of truth within the person I'm connecting with," he tells Oprah. "It's the deepest emotional connection." Plus, Brian reveals how to optimize your curiosity in order to live a more satisfying, connected and soulful life. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods  You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN   

Eminem made history with his hit song "Lose Yourself," writing the first rap song to be nominated for the Oscar. The controversial rapper wasn't the first choice for producer Brian Grazer's film about a wannabe rapper, but Grazer couldn't take his eyes off the superstar, and 8 Mile gave Eminem the opportunity to act and give us one of his signature songs. His competition for the Oscar was stiff, with compositions by Paul Simon and U2 in the mix. With the Miramax machine behind them, U2 looked like they had the best chances of winning the 2002 Original Song Oscar. Find out who won on this episode!

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today's guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked with A-list talent. She started her PR firm, in 2008, and soon developed a niche expertise at the intersection of entertainment and lifestyle. Since then, she has worked with design and lifestyle clients across the country, helping to publish their projects, launch their stores, books and product lines. ***

Max Burkholder stars as the lead of Seth MacFarlane's critically acclaimed series TED, a prequel to the hit film franchise. He plays the leading role of “John Bennet” (the younger version of Mark Wahlberg's character from the films), a good-hearted teenager who is still in his awkward teenage phase. With Ted's help, John hilariously navigates adolescence, dealing with everything from first dates to high school bullies. Premiering on January 11, 2024, Ted launched as Peacock's most-watched original title ever through its first three days on the platform. Burkholder is perhaps best known for his portrayal of “Max Braverman” in NBC's long running award-winning series PARENTHOOD, from producers Jason Katims, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Here Max raised awareness while portraying a young boy with Asperger's syndrome. After the second episode aired, Asperger's was one of the most frequently searched terms on Google. He also played the lead role in Paramount TV's WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS GO ON for DGA, Oscar, IDA, and Emmy-nominated director Brett Morgen. His notable recurring roles include HBO's IN TREATMENT and BROTHERS AND SISTERS. In film, Burkholder starred in Debra Eisenstadt's hit Sundance comedy BLUSH opposite Wendy McLendon-Covey; and in the title role of BENJAMIN, alongside comedy veterans Rob Corddry, Kevin Pollak and Dave Foley.  Burkholder began his career at a very young age in films including DADDY DAY CARE directed by Steve Carr, FRIENDS WITH MONEY directed by Nicole Holofcener, and a starring role in the Michael Bay-produced hit feature THE PURGE opposite Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey.  In the world of voiceover, Burkholder has voiced characters on a number of hit series including Amazon Prime's INVINCIBLE, FAMILY GUY, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, AMERICAN DAD and THE LAND BEFORE TIME. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is very intentional about designing and building winning teams. She spent the better part of almost 20 years building phenomenal sales teams at Salesforce. Christina Smears is the Vice President, Global Sales Development & Inside Sales at MongoDB. Christina joins Host Matt Benelli to share why leaders shouldn't try to build a team of people who are exactly like them, the parallels between teaching and selling technology solutions, and how to empower people in your organization to innovate. Takeaways:Building diverse teams is not just about gender or race; it's about including people with varied experiences, skill sets, and backgrounds. Diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and outperform homogeneous ones. Leaders are encouraged to proactively reach out and recruit diverse talent to enhance team performance.Every professional, regardless of their experience level, can benefit from having a coach. Coaching helps in uncovering blind spots, accelerating personal growth, and improving leadership skills. It's important to find a coach that aligns with your values and challenges you to grow.Prioritize tasks and goals by differentiating between 'glass balls' (critical and fragile) and 'rubber balls' (resilient and can bounce back). This helps in focusing on what truly matters and supports better decision-making during the onboarding process and in high-pressure situations. Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of team members regularly. Recognition serves as a powerful motivator and plays a vital role in fostering a positive work environment. It's about creating a culture where appreciation is freely given, reinforcing positive behaviors and contributions. Leaders should foster a culture that values trying new ideas and approaches, even if they might fail. Encourage innovation by allowing team members to take initiative and experiment, thereby accelerating learning and adaptation. Remember, as a leader, you play a significant role in your team members' lives. Your actions, words, and decisions impact them deeply. Strive to be a positive force, supporting your team's growth, job satisfaction, and success.Quote of the Show:“I think the best teams are where I hire people that are different than me in skill set, background, and strengths. Frankly that's how you create an amazing team.” - Christina SmearsLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinasmears/ Website: https://www.mongodb.com/ Shoutouts:Multipliers by Liz WisemanDavid Priemer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpriemer/ A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer and Charles FishmanLean In by Sheryl SandbergOprah WinfreyTony Rodoni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrodoni/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today's guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked with A-list talent. She started her PR firm, in 2008, and soon developed a niche expertise at the intersection of entertainment and lifestyle. Since then, she has worked with design and lifestyle clients across the country, helping to publish their projects, launch their stores, books and product lines. ***

2/27/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Bears GM Ryan Poles latest comments on what direction Chicago could go with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Apple TV+ docuseries ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots,' his storied career that included working with Tom Hanks on classics like ‘Splash' and ‘Apollo 13,' the creation of ‘Friday Night Lights,' and which are his favorite actors he's worked with over the years including Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others. Rich and the guys break down the latest comments from New York Giants GM Joe Schoen on QB Daniel Jones and RB Saquon Barkley. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donny Is joined by legendary TV and film producer, Brian Grazer. Grazer, who founded Imagine Entertainment in 1986 with Ron Howard, sits down for an in-depth discussion about the values his grandmother taught him, how learning about others and what makes them tick is important, and how certain characters stay with us years after their movies were made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 13, and reports on GOP politicians weaponizing President Biden's age, New York's special election to replace former Representative George Santos, Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Super Bowl politics. Paul Krugman, Chai Komanduri and Molly Ball join to discuss. Plus, lightning round answers from Melber's latest Summit Series interview with award-winning film producer Brian Grazer. The full interview can be found on msnbc.com/summit.

If you're not ready for football season to be over just yet, you are gonna love today's episode with guest Jeff Benedict.  He is an Emmy winning Producer and New York Times best-selling author of 17 books, his most recent are three masterful sports biographies, Tiger Woods, Lebron and The Dynasty. In this episode we discuss his book, The Dynasty, which has now been turned into a 10 part docuseries for Apple+, Executive Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard along with Jeff, which premieres February 16th.  He spent 5 years inside the New England Patriots organization, where he was given access like never before. He navigates the team's remarkable journey, and confronts the controversies that have marred its reputation, such as Spygate, Deflategate and even Aaron Hernandez.    Jeff gives us a never-before-seen look into the inner workings of a champion football team - one that is supported by the chemistry of quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, and sustained by owner Robert Kraft.   You do not need to be a football fan to appreciate this amazing conversation!  --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! --- --- --- ONESKIN Get 15% off OneSkin with the code UNDERSTOOD at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod --- --- --- RO BODY Go to ro.co/understood Sign up today and you'll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.  --- --- --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alison Goodman   Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!   Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Misunderstood Podcast   Check out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 5, and reports on lawmakers supporting false electors and the 2024 Grammy Awards. Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Melber in a special edition of The Summit Series.

Rob wouldn't mind swapping lives with Hollywood legend Brian Grazer for a day! The prolific film and TV producer (whose credits include “24,” “Arrested Development,” “Apollo 13,” and “A Beautiful Mind”) joins Rob to discuss the future of Hollywood, how to revamp the Oscars ceremony, the differing worldviews of “The West Wing” and “24,” his book on the power of face-to-face conversation, and his latest film, “Candy Cane Lane” with Eddie Murphy.  Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Brian Grazer is a Hollywood producer whose films and television shows have been nominated for 43 Academy Awards and 217 Emmys and grossed $15 billion worldwide. He's produced everything from my favorite TV show of all time, Friday Night Lights, to critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning films like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind.Grazer credits much of his success to his commitment to a practice he calls "curiosity conversations." Today on the show, I talk to Grazer, who's also the co-author of A Curious Mind Expanded Edition: The Secret to a Bigger Life, about why he considers curiosity conversations the “superpower” that fueled his rise as one of Hollywood's leading producers. We talk about how these curiosity conversations are beneficial to have with everyone from VIPs to ordinary folks, how the ideas and connections they foster can enhance both your personal and professional life, what makes a curiosity conversation effective, and how to make them happen.

EDtv: McConaughey Shtupps Jenna Elfman & Defeats Big BrotherSo get this: Brian Grazer watches a short film made in Quebec and fights to get the film rights. Ron Howard uses his ginger powers to direct. They get a star-studded cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Ellen DeGeneres, Woody Harrelson, Rob Reiner, RuPaul, Jay Leno, Martin Landau, Merrin Dungey, and Clint Howard just to name a few. They put it all in a blender, and out comes EDtv. But is it a delicious chocolate milkshake or a bullshit vegan wheatgrass California Health Shake? Listen to find out!Mark's Casual Nonsense Episode@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations

Brian Grazer is the award-winning producer of many iconic and successful films and TV shows, like Apollo 13, The Da Vinci Code, A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon, Friday Night Lights, 24, and Arrested Development. More than 40 years ago he co-founded Imagine Entertainment with director Ron Howard. Together their films have made more than 15 billion dollars. In his conversation with Guy, Brain talks about his accidental start in Hollywood, what it was like working there in the early 70s, and the steps he took that helped him advance in the movie industry. He talks about meeting and working with Ron Howard, and what makes their collaboration so successful and enduring four decades later. And he talks about the power of curiosity, a quality he ultimately credits for his creative success, and explores in his best-selling book A Curious Mind.Links from the show:Night Shift (1982) Movie Trailer Splash (1984) Movie Trailer Bowfinger (1999) Movie Trailer Frost/Nixon (2008) Movie TrailerBrian's book A Curious MindBrian's and Ron Howard's production company Imagine Entertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One-on-one episode today. Chris is in New York, and Jason is home in Glendale. We chat about a Jared Leto spotting, NYT's 71 most stylish people of 2023, zany ties, a dinner at Le Bernardin with Andy Baraghani, translation is key, Chris got the McDonald's shoes, Army vs. Navy, Boston hotel report, Brian Grazer is the Hunter Biden of producers, Chris and I sang at our Boston show, being at the airport on a Saturday afternoon makes you feel like George Clooney, a holiday party, and the nasty tradition of SantaCon. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is nothing more powerful than a story well told. Woven into the very fabric of what makes us human, story fuels connection. It fosters empathy. And it holds the power to impact not just the individual but humanity at large. Few understand this better than Brian Grazer—a man devoted to the idea that when curiosity and conversation combine, great art is made. One of Hollywood's most prolific film producers, Brian and his Imagine Entertainment partner Ron Howard are responsible for a litany of critically acclaimed, box-office hit films and television shows including Apollo 13, 8 Mile, Splash, Arrested Development, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, and many more. His productions have been honored with numerous awards including an astounding 10 Oscar wins, 50 Emmys, and 11 Golden Globes. Today we explore Brian's unique approach to storytelling, why he believes questions are more important than answers, and why curiosity has been the “superpower” that fueled his rise as one of Hollywood's leading producers and visionaries. Curiosity is so central to Brian's success in fact that he wrote a book about it entitled, A Curious Mind, which he has recently expanded upon in a newly released version. It was a thrill to sit down with a man that I deeply respect and admire. This conversation left me with a newfound appreciation of curiosity not only as an art form, but as a powerful driver of human happiness. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Seed: Seed.com/RICHROLL Squarespace: Squarespace.com/RICHROLL Indeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLL Momentous: LiveMomentous.com/RICHROLL On: On.com/RICHROLL Birch: BirchLiving.com/RICHROLL Inside Tracker: InsideTracker.com/RICHROLL Peace + Plants, Rich

Academy Award-winning producer and bestselling author Brian Grazer is out with a new book, “A Curious Mind Expanded: The Secret to a Bigger Life.” The creative behind “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13, “Arrested Development,” and “The DaVinci Code,” among others, weighs in on Hollywood's strikes, AI in art, and the ways he keeps his mind curious and growing. Two Federal Reserve governors are pointing to the end of rate hikes, Mark Cuban is selling his stake in the Dallas Mavericks, and Disney CEO Bob Iger is downplaying speculation that the entertainment giant is selling some of its assets. Plus, at age 99, investing legend Charlie Munger has died. The longtime friend of Warren Buffett and iconic Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair was just a month shy of his 100th birthday. Becky Quick, who spent hours interviewing him just two weeks ago, reflects on his decades of leadership, and his ageless razor sharp wit and wisdom. And, stay tuned to your feed for an upcoming special podcast series – we'll bring you the full audio of 99-year-old Charlie Munger's final CNBC interview. Brian Grazer - 10:46Charlie Munger - 19:59 In this episode:Brian Grazer, @BrianGrazerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Authenticity is exceedingly rare. Yet Brian Grazer embodies it with an unparalleled zest and refreshing innocence.  Though Grazer might not be a household name, his tv shows and movies (like "A Beautiful Mind" and “Apollo 13”) have earned him 242 Emmy nominations and 47 Oscar nominations. He believes in the power of asking endless amounts of questions to shape stories that resonate on a deeply human level. Grazer is an unparalleled storyteller and offers a unique perspective on how to engage, question, and understand the world around us. This is…A Bit of Optimism.  For more on Brian and his work check out:  His new book: https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Mind-Expanded-Secret-Bigger/dp/1668025507 https://imagine-entertainment.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Brian-Grazer/410161296See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer Akiva Goldsman guides us through the long and winding road to the production of 2001's Best Picture Oscar winner A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Inspired to take on the challenge of adapting the book by growing up in a house that fostered kids with mental illness, Akiva's connection to the material was evident in his first pitch to Ron Howard's partner Brian Grazer. He knew the subject had to be handled with the appropiate respect and sensitivity, but was also incredibly creative in his vision for how to cinematically portray the intricacies of schizophrenia. Star Russell Crowe, who had to leave in the middle of filming to accept his Oscar for GLADIATOR, was particular and precise in a role that helped define his career.

On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had back in 2019 with Brian Grazer. We discuss the undeniable power of face-to-face communication, the essence of human connection, and how technology can serve as a bridge to deeper interactions. Brian shares his unique approach to choosing people based on their 'energetic aura,' while I discuss how this conversation can bring immense value to you, the audience. We also explore the importance of empathy and understanding in today's fast-paced world. Tune in to discover how you can unlock a better version of yourself through meaningful connections. My website:⁠ www.garyvaynerchuk.com⁠Check out my contemporary entertainment company: veefriends.comTweet Me! @garyveeText Me! 212-931-5731My Newsletter: garyvee.com/newsletter

Amidst the fast pace of entrepreneurial life, how can we make our networking more impactful? The acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer argues that curiosity is the elixir for deeper human connection and cultivating a healthy network that serves as an ever-flowing well of inspiration. Brian joins Reid to share the unique practice that brings his healthy network to life. You'll also hear how Brian founded Imagine Entertainment with his longtime creative partner, Ron Howard, and how iconic names like Warren Beatty and Jay-Z were injected with Brian's curiosity. Plus, Brian shares lessons about seeking inspiration outside of your bubble, the hidden power of microexpressions, and why leaders everywhere should never turn up to a social meeting empty handed.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode #90 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Karen Eber.  Karen is an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and consultant. Karen wears many hats, but perhaps the most defining is her role as the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. With a mission to sculpt curious and empathic leaders, Karen believes in the transformative power of stories, a conviction she's beautifully encapsulated in her book, "The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire."Karen has had many successes in her career, from being the former Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer, and Head of Leadership Development at General Electric and Deloitte. Karen's impact on the world of business is undeniable. And if that wasn't enough, her thought leadership frequently graces the pages of renowned publications like Fast Company, Business Insider, and Thrive Global.In this episode, Karen delves deep into the transformative power of stories, sharing insights from her career.  Learn about her professional journey, her perspective on being bold, and her invaluable advice on the art of influencing others and evoking emotion with data.Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or someone passionate about personal growth, this episode promises to motivate and empower you. Tune in to discover how stories can shape careers, change perceptions, and create lasting impact. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with one of the most influential voices in leadership and storytelling today!

How do you stay true to your vision for your company amid constant, unpredictable change? And how do you stay true to a singular vision, while also letting it evolve? These are questions every leader needs to consider as they rally people, resources and opportunities to make their vision a reality.Celebrated filmmaker Ron Howard has a remarkable ability to maintain his vision of creating captivating and deeply human stories — while strengthening how he delivers this vision by incorporating changes in technology, audience tastes and styles of filmmaking.In this episode you'll hear how Ron set out to deliver his vision through movie-making; how he and producer Brian Grazer co-founded Imagine Entertainment and made a string of visionary box office hits; and how Ron continues to embrace advances in technology to scale his vision.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, little turtles. On this week's Turtle Time, Amy and Riley discuss their new microphone setup and then discuss Howard Stern (03:30) for a brief minute. Riley offers an apology to Brian Grazer (06:00) and gives an update on our Loverboy package (07:04). And then Amy and Riley debut their new segment, Celebrity Spotlight, (08:00) where they discuss celebrities they have seen over the week.Riley then recounts his wonderful experience at Emo Nite and meeting Scheana Shay for the first real time. (10:50) and then they discuss acts of violence perpetuated by celebrities. (16:42)And then the Bravo discussion starts to happen. First, Amy and Riley discuss Real Housewives of New Jersey and their unexpectedly great reunion (22:23)And then Amy and Riley conduct their most popular segment, the Official Turtle Time Summer House Minute. (38:55) After the Summer House minute, Amy and Riley break for a certified turtle piss and then provide a Loverboy Limoncello Spritz Update (01:10:44)And then finally, Amy and Riley recap the hell out of Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion part 2 (01:12:05) and prepare for the next chapter of Turtle Time.This is 2 hours and 56 minutes of pure Turtle Time! The length of The Batman! If you enjoyed this episode but you demand more, join the ⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week and uncovering all of its secrets.And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. And please, if you love us, subscribe on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: April 1, 2019On a special edition of “Super Soul Conversations,” Oprah Winfrey discusses her book, “The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose,” featuring some of the most profound insights and Aha! moments. In this follow-up to her New York Times best-selling book “The Wisdom of Sundays,” Oprah shares her own key lessons and the personal stories that helped set the course for her best life. Hear from luminaries and trailblazers in a wide array of fields share the life lessons that helped them find meaning and purpose in their own lives: A.R. Bernard, Sue Monk Kidd, Shefali Tsabary, Elizabeth Gilbert, Caroline Myss, Brian Grazer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tracy Morgan, Sister Joan Chittister, Wintley Phipps, Shauna Niequist, Wes Moore, Amy Purdy, Adyashanti, Steven Pressfield, Iyanla Vanzant, Michael Singer, India.Arie, Gary Zukav, Michael Beckwith, Carole Bayer Sager, Janet Mock, Brene Brown, Barbara Brown Taylor, Marianne Williamson, Brother David Steindl-Rast, Shonda Rhimes, Jay-Z, Eckhart Tolle, Joe Biden, Tracy McMillan, Glennon Doyle, Stephen Colbert, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gloria Steinem, Jimmy Carter, Lynne Twist, Bryan Stevenson, John Lewis, Cicely Tyson, Jordan Peele, Trevor Noah, Jeff Weiner, Goldie Hawn and Elizabeth Lesser. If you are feeling stuck or at a crossroads, wondering if there is more to life, “The Path Made Clear” provides inspiration and guidance to help you discover not only who you are, but who you are meant to be.