Podcast appearances and mentions of David Levien

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 60:25

Before getting into "The Limitless Sh*t," Episode 7 of 'Billions' Season 5, cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss the concept of high-end mental-performance-enhancing drugs; the difficult editing required to pivot into a midseason finale; crew superstars, including the line producer, key grip, and gaffer; obscure references; guest cast; and more (0:05). They next speak with actor-director David Costabile, who plays Mike Wagner, about directing as well as acting in Episode 7, figuring out who Wagner is as a character, old-school NYSE traders, and more (31:05)

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"The Nordic Model," Season 5, Episode 6 with Stephen Kunken

Direito Líquido Incerto - DLI

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 57:45

Before getting into "The Nordic Model," S5E6 of 'Billions,' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss the real billionaire art community, this episode's director Shaz Bennett, script-to-screen changes in location, the show's stellar sound department, revealing the layers of Chuck Rhodes Sr., a laundry list of obscure references, guest cast performances and more (0:50). They next speak with actor Stephen Kunken, who plays Ari Spyros, about joining the show as a guest star in the pilot episode, the change in his character's demeanor as the show progresses, "defending" Spyros to fans of the show online, and more (32:30).

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DLI - #28 – Novas Tecnologias no Mercado de Capitais – com Ilene Noronha Najjarian

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 55:03

Nesse episódio, nossa equipe recebe a Doutora, Professora e Procuradora Federal junto à CVM Ilene Patrícia Noronha Najjarian (Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/4820858456149743; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilene-patricia-noronha-najjarian-28a72168), para uma conversa sobre o impacto das novas tecnologias e da inteligência artificial no mercado de capitais, bem como sobre os esforços para a sua regulamentação por parte das entidades fiscalizadoras, continuando nossa série sobre a Inteligência Artificial no Direito. Referências citadas: A LAVANDERIA: O ESCÂNDALO DOS PAPEIS DO PANAMÁ (The Laundromat), Direção: Steven Soderbergh. Produção: Steven Soderbergh, Scott Z. Burns, Gregory Jacobs, Lawrence Grey, Michael Sugar. Intérpretes: Meryl Streep, Sharon Stone, Gary Oldman, Melissa Rauch, Antonio Banderas et al. Roteiro: Scott Z. Burns. [S.I.]: Grey Matter Productions, Anonymous Content, Netflix. Reino Unido, 2019. Disponível em: https://www.netflix.com/br/title/80994011?source=35. Acesso em 31 mai 2020; BILLIONS (Billions). Produtores executivos: Brian Koppelmann, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin. Intérpretes: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, et al. [S.I.]: Best Avaible!, TBTF Productins Inc., Showtimw Networks. Estados Unidos, 2016-2020. Disponível em https://www.netflix.com/br/title/80067290?source=35. Acesso em 31 mai 2020; BRASIL. Comissão de Valores Mobiliários. Ministério da Economia. Instrução CVM 617. Brasília, DF: Ministério da Economia, 05 dez. 2019. Assunto: Dispõe sobre a prevenção à lavagem de dinheiro e ao financiamento do terrorismo – PLDFT no âmbito do mercado de valores mobiliários. Disponível em http://www.cvm.gov.br/export/sites/cvm/legislacao/instrucoes/anexos/600/inst617.pdf. Acesso em 31 mai 2020; __________ Instrução CVM 626. Brasília, DF: Ministério da Economia, 15 mai. 2020. Assunto: Dispõe sobre as regras para constituição e funcionamento de ambiente regulatório experimental (sandbox regulatório). Disponível em http://www.cvm.gov.br/export/sites/cvm/legislacao/instrucoes/anexos/600/inst626.pdf. Acesso em 31 mai 2020; COFFEE, John C. Gatekeepers: The Professions and Corporate Governance. Oxford (Reino Unido): Oxford University Press, 2019; MATTOS FILHO, Ary Oswaldo. Direito dos Valores Mobiliários – Volume 1. São Paulo: FGV, 2015; ROVAI, Armando Luiz; NORONHA NAJJARIAN, Ilene Noronha; FINKELSTEIN, Maria Eugênia Reis (coord.) Revista de Direito Bancário e Mercado de Capitais. São Paulo: Thomson Reuters Revista dos Tribunais, 1997.

"Contract," Season 5, Episode 5 With Eva Victor

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 54:33

Before getting into "Contract," S5E5 of 'Billions,' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss diving into Bobby Axelrod's childhood; the greatness of the episode's director, Adam Bernstein; and the costume and wardrobe department's effect on the show; they also explain some obscure references and shout-out some guest-cast performances (0:30). They next speak with actress, writer, and comedian Eva Victor about her signature style-satire videos; the dynamic relationship between her character, Rian, and Winston; how Eva's part came about; set stories; and more (36:06).

"Opportunity Zone," Season 5, Episode 4, With Maggie Siff | Behind the Billions

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 56:58

Before diving into S5E4, "Opportunity Zone," 'Billions' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss the challenges of filming the opening scene of Episode 4, having Daymond John of "Shark Tank" on the show and the insight he provided, Dominique Wilkins set stories, listener questions, obscure references, and more (0:45). Then they talk with actress Maggie Siff about her coaching scene with Frank Grillo's character, Nico Tanner, auditioning for the part of Wendy Rhodes, the toughest scenes to play as Wendy, and more (35:23).

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"Beg, Bribe, Bully," Season 5 Episode 3 With Ben Mezrich | Behind the Billions

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Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 58:00

Before diving into S5E3, "Beg, Bribe, Bully," 'Billions' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss real-life examples of billionaire feuds, script-to-screen changes, a stellar performance from the assistant director, guest cast members, obscure references, and more (0:40). Then they talk with author Ben Mezrich about his time in the writers' room as consulting producer for Season 5 of 'Billions' (32:44).

“The Chris Rock Test” Season 5, Episode 2 With Corey Stoll | Behind The Billions

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Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 61:24

Before diving into S5E2, “The Chris Rock Test,” 'Billions' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss some parallels between ‘Billions’ and real-life billionaire behavior as well as how the location manager and prop master truly shined in Season 5's second episode (0:30). Then they talk to Corey Stoll, who plays Michael Prince, about his character, joining an already established show, learning from his castmates, filming at Mohonk Mountain House, and more (36:40).

"The New Decas" Season 5, Episode 1 With Becky Lynch | Behind the Billions

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Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 50:58

'Billions' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss the show returning for its fifth season, what a showrunner really does, the importance of season openers, and Episode 1 of Season 5 of 'Billions,' "The New Decas" (0:20), before talking to "The Man" Becky Lynch about her cameo in Episode 1 (32:20).

Introducing 'Behind the Billions'

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Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 0:58

Brian Koppelman and David Levien give a behind-the-scenes look into 'Billions,' Season 5. After each episode's airing on Showtime, the podcast will unpack the writing of the script, exclusive stories from production, the ideas behind the music cues, and much more. The 12-episode podcast season will also include interviews with cast and crew members as well as bonus podcast episodes devoted to inside stories from 'Billions.' Hosts: Brian Koppelman and David Levien

REShow: Jameis Winston, Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Hour 3 (05-01-20)

The Rich Eisen Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 65:00

On today's show, Rich talks to new Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and checks in with #Billons creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien before their new season kicks off. As always, we'll take your phone calls and more! Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.

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#53 Brian Koppelman: Co-Writer of "Rounders"

Chasing Poker Greatness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 44:22

Today’s guest is someone the entire poker world ought to be thankful and grateful for, one half of the 2 man crew who wrote Rounders, a movie near and dear to the hearts of all poker players, Brian Koppleman.Brian and his writing partner David Levien are also the men behind films like Knockaround Guys and Oceans Thirteen as well as the critically acclaimed Showtime series “Billions”.(Which ramps back up for season 5 in a month or as of the release of this episode.)As someone who has watched “Rounders” at least a bajillionty times, I think you can believe me when I tell you that I very much looked forward to this interview and Brian of course knocked it out of the park.In our conversation today you’ll learn:- Why Brian fell in love with the game of poker so much that it became a world he has invested himself into for decades.- The way cardplayers often surprise Brian with their generosity off the felt (And how David and Brian wrote that into the character “Knish”).- Why playing on random poker apps is probably a scarier proposition than you might think (Even if you think it’s extremely scary already).- And much, much more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you the man behind some of the most beloved fictional characters in poker history (Mike McDermitt, Worm, Teddy KJB, Knish, etc.) Brian Koppleman.

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Ep. 47 – In Conversation with: Brian Koppelman

The B-Side: A Film Stage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 50:26

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about filmmakers and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they directed in between. As we all stay safe and keep our social distance, here is a very special episode for you all. The incredibly-talented writer/director Brian Koppelman joined us to discuss his accomplished career, specifically the two feature films he directed with David Levien: Knockaround Guys and Solitary Man. If you're a film fan, you know Koppelman and Levien for Rounders, the John Dahl movie starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton that gained cult status as poker became a mainstream sport. The duo wrote the script for the film, highlighting their specific style of dialogue that lives on to this day. Koppelman and Levien are currently busy with their hit show Billions, which we discuss as being a culmination of their work in some ways. We also mention Koppelman's discovering Tracy Chapman many years ago, his masterful 30 for 30 documentary on Jimmy Connors (co-directed with Levien), and how Vin Diesel successfully became a worldwide action star. Be sure to listen to Koppelman's own podcast, The Moment, and follow him on Twitter. He is a voice of reason and comfort during this strange time. Please also seek out the works of Amy Koppelman (Brian's wife) and David Levien (who writes crime novels!). Be sure to give us a follow on Twitter and Facebook at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. We are also now on Spotify and Stitcher. Enjoy!

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The B-Side in Conversation with Brian Koppelman

The Film Stage Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 51:52

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. As we all stay safe and keep our social distance, here is a very special episode for you all, which we're sharing on The Film Stage Show feed. The B-Side is also now available on its own feed, so be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find podcasts. The incredibly talented writer/director Brian Koppelman joined us to discuss his accomplished career, specifically the two feature films he directed with David Levien: Knockaround Guys and Solitary Man. If you're a film fan, you know Koppelman and Levien for Rounders, the John Dahl movie starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton that gained cult status as poker became a mainstream sport. The duo wrote the script for the film, highlighting their specific style of dialogue that lives on to this day. Koppelman and Levien are currently busy with their hit show Billions, which we discuss as being a culmination of their work in some ways. We also mention Koppelman's discovering Tracy Chapman many years ago, his masterful 30 for 30 documentary on Jimmy Connors (co-directed with Levien), and how Vin Diesel successfully became a worldwide action star. Be sure to listen to Koppelman's own podcast, The Moment, and follow him on Twitter. He is a voice of reason and comfort during this strange time. Please also seek out the works of Amy Koppelman (Brian's wife) and David Levien (who writes crime novels!). Be sure to give us a follow on Twitter at @TFSBSide. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

Brian Koppelman Guests on The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas

I Blame Dennis Hopper

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 60:32

#PopcornTalk #TheFilmScene #BrianKoppelman Koppelman was born on April 27, 1966 in Roslyn Harbor,[6] New York to a Jewish family, the son of Brenda "Bunny" Koppelman and Charles Koppelman. His father was a producer and media executive. Koppelman holds degrees from Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law. Career He first started managing local Long Island bands as a teenager. He would also book bands at a local nightclub. Through booking acts, he came into contact with Eddie Murphy and helped arrange Murphy's first record deal. As a student at Tufts University, he discovered singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman and executive-produced her first album. He was later brought to Giant Records by president Irving Azoff. During his career, Koppelman was an A&R representative for music labels Elektra Records, Giant Records, SBK Records and EMI Records. Film In 1997, Koppelman wrote the original screenplay for Rounders with his writing partner, David Levien. Koppelman has described his approach to writing as a team as having only one rule: no video games in the office. In 2001, Koppelman wrote, produced, and directed his first film, Knockaround Guys, which film critic Roger Ebert gave 3 out of 4 stars. Since then, Koppelman has worked on a dozen films, including having written Ocean’s Thirteen and directed an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, This Is What They Want. In 2009, Koppelman co-directed Solitary Man starring Michael Douglas. The film was included in both A. O. Scott's The New York Times "Year End Best" list, Roger Ebert's "Year End Best" list, and holds a "Fresh" rating of 81% at the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. Koppelman was a contributor and essayist at Grantland.com, a website that was dedicated to sports and pop culture. Additionally, since March 2014, Koppelman has hosted a weekly podcast, "The Moment", on ESPN Radio. In October, 2013, Koppelman received significant media attention for releasing a series of videos on the platform Vine in which he gives screenwriting advice in six seconds or less called "Six Second Screenwriting Lessons". His "Screenwriting, in Six Seconds or Less" Vine from July 31, 2014, generated over 15 million loops in less than nine days. He has also written a short story, "Wednesday is Viktor's",for the anthology Dark City Lights: New York Stories (Have a NYC), published in 2015. Television Showtime's drama Billions, created by Koppelman with The New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin and writing partner David Levien, and starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, premiered to strong reviews in 2016.[21][22] Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series. @jeffreycgraham Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork

The New NBA and Billionaire Secrets With Steve Nash, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Chris Ryan | The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 103:12

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by NBA legend Steve Nash to talk player empowerment and how the public reception has changed around players who leave their teams for new horizons (2:55). Then Bill sits down with 'Billions' cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien to discuss athlete cameos, turning 50, hanging with billionaires, writing the show, and more (37:25). Finally, Bill talks with Chris Ryan about Team USA, their narrow victory over Turkey, why young players may feel inclined to sit out of FIBA, Olympics predictions, and more (1:09:15)!

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Brian Koppelman & David Levien Discuss Their Showtime Series, "Billions"

BUILD Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 46:09

When everyone is out for revenge, no one is safe. This is never truer than in season four of "Billions," created and executive produced by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Ambition and betrayal have long been at the heart of the Showtime show, and this season all the characters find out exactly how high a price they'll have to pay to satisfy those needs.

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Episode 95: David Levien, BILLIONS showrunner, invests heavily in details

Inside the ICE House

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 46:14

Pitting a profit-driven hedge fund manager against a power-hungry U.S. Attorney, and making the fictitious scene seem shockingly lifelike, is a weekly work of art on Showtime’s BILLIONS. David Levien, one of the show’s creators and showrunners, makes it look effortless. What’s the secret sauce, four seasons in? The devil is in the details. This week’s episode is a lesson in character building, location scouting, and defying the odds - all straight out of the Bobby Axelrod playbook. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house

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a16z Podcast: For the Billions of Creatives Out There

a16z

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 66:05

with Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman), Marc Andreessen (@pmarca), and Sonal Chokshi (@smc90) The writer-showrunner is a relatively new phenomenon in TV, as opposed to film, which is still a director-driven enterprise. But what does it mean, as both a creative and a leader, to “showrun” something, whether a TV show… or a startup? Turns out, there are a lot of parallels with the rise of the showrunner and the rise of founder-CEOs, all working (or partnering) within legacy systems. But in the day to day details, really “owning” and showunning something — while also having others participate in it and help bring it to life — involves doing the work, both inside and out. This special, almost-crossover episode of the a16z Podcast features Billions co-showrunner Brian Koppelman — who also co-wrote movies such as Rounders and Ocean’s 13 with his longtime creative partner David Levien — in conversation with Marc Andreessen (and Sonal Chokshi). The discussion covers everything from managing up — when it comes to executives or investors sharing their “notes” aka “feedback” on your work — to managing down, with one’s team; to managing one’s partners (or co-founders)… and especially managing yourself. How to tame those irrational emotions, that ego? Ultimately, though, it’s all about unlocking creativity, whether in writing, coding, or other art forms. Because something surprising happened: Instead of TV going the way of music à la Napster with the advent of the internet, we’re seeing the exact opposite — a new era of “visual literature”, a “Golden Age” of television and art. Are artists apprenticing from other artists virtually, learning and figuring out the craft (with some help from the internet, mobile, TV)? And if we really are seeing “the creative explosion of all time”, what does it take to explode our own creativity in our work, to better run the shows of our lives? All this and more in this episode of the a16z Podcast… as well as some Billions behind-the-scenes (and light spoilers, alerted within!) towards the end.

73 - Brian Koppelman and David Levien - 3/12/2019

The Jim Rome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 42:35

The co-creators of Billions, Brian Koppelman and David Levien, join the podcast for Episode 73, to discuss the return of their hit show for its fourth season. They discuss chasing a career together, being unhireable in Hollywood, betting on yourself, and the idea of money versus power -- and how it drives both their television show and Wall Street.

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Brian Koppelman On The Artist Within, Nurturing Your Voice & The Importance Of Consistent Creative Practice

The Rich Roll Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 90:12

“Nobody has to give you permission to do the work that you want to do.”Brian KoppelmanToday's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist.Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily practices to nurture his voice. He finally gave that voice the respect it deserved. And his life was forever changed.As direct result, this former music industry executive turned screenwriter, director, producer and showrunner has spent the last two decades churning out an avalanche of consistently great creative output as the co-writer (alongside lifelong friend David Levien) of iconic films like Rounders and Ocean's 13 and co-creator a little hit show you might have heard of called Billions on Showtime.Today we convene for a fun and highly instructive conversation about the interior life of a master storyteller and modern day artist — and the lessons that can be gleaned from investing our own creative instincts.We discuss how he discovered Tracy Chapman while still in college, facilitated her first record deal, and the hows and whys behind walking away from the music business to pursue his dream of being a writer.We mine why devotion to process over results, mastery over success, and love of craft is the path to a meaningful life. We examine how to overcome negative self-talk and how Tony Robbins and Julia Cameron changed his life. And we dive deep into how his daily habits — journaling and meditation paramount among them — have paved his road to long-sustained success.But, as a long time admirer of Brian, what strikes me most is his generosity. A source of personal inspiration for my own creative endeavors, Brian shares his copious experience freely (what works, what doesn’t and why) on his twitter feed (@BrianKoppelman) and as host of The Moment — his stellar podcast in which he shares conversations with all manner of successful creative people about the pivotal moments that fueled their fascinating careers.I think of him as a benevolent mentor at large to anyone and everyone seeking to live more fully, creatively expressed lives of purpose and meaning.So how does he do it? What can we glean from his example, habits and practices that can inform how we think about ourselves as creative beings? And why is this important?Even if you don't consider yourself creative, Brian will leave you questioning this assumption. Because deep down, we are all artists yearning to be fully expressed in that which makes us uniquely who we are. When we engage this inclination, the world is a better place.And we all deserve permission to do the work we want to do.Final Note: This conversation took place a few months ago while visiting NYC. Alas, my film crew did not join me, so this episode is audio only.Final Final Note: Season 4 of Billions returns to Showtime on March 17. If you’re new to the show, it's truly appointment viewing. So take the next week to get caught up. Season 3 was unreal and I can't wait to see what Brian, David and their amazing cast and crew have lingering up their sleeves. The only thing I know for sure is that we won't see it coming.It's both a delight and honor to share today's exchange with a master storyteller. I sincerely hope you not only enjoy it, but that you put his sagacious wisdom to work.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & Subscribe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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David Levien 8/28/18

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 82:00 Transcription Available

David Levien, Brian's film making partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Levien 8/28/18

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 82:00

David Levien, Brian's film making partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.

Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Brian Koppelman & David Levien | A Closer Look: Trump's Michigan Rally Goes Off the Rails

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 25:33

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's typically unhinged performance at a campaign rally where he attacked the press and those who protest during the national anthem, and praised Kanye West.Then, Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien talk about how they first met as teenagers, finding inspiration in illegal poker lounges and the popularity of Billions with professional athletes.After that, Brian and David – and Brian’s daughter Anna – take a few more questions from producer Sarah Jenks-Daly backstage at Studio 8G.LATE NIGHT ON SOCIALRate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSethSubscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSethFollow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSethLike Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSethLike Late Night on Instagram: www.instagram.com/LateNightSethFind Late Night on Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/LateNightSethGet more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

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01 - Brian Koppelman

Creative Slide with Jon Acuff

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 51:04

Brian Koppelman (writer, filmmaker, show runner, podcaster) joins Jon to talk about dealing with criticism and praise, taking creative risks, his uncommon partnership with David Levien, and much more. --- (If you're interested in sponsoring future podcast episodes from Jon Acuff, email bryan@acuff.me)

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Brian Koppelman

Cultivated: A podcast about faith and work

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 41:32

Brian Koppelman, along with his creative partner David Levien, is the creator of the Showtime series Billions and writer of the film Ocean's Thirteen. Brian also hosts Mike's favorite podcast, The Moment, which you can check out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071?mt=2 Today's conversation focuses on the need for meaningful work and meaningful living. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and The Narrativo Group Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle

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Episode 39 - Brian Koppelman

Art vs. Commerce

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 53:53

Brian Koppelman is a co-creator, executive producer and showrunner of Showtime's hit drama series Billions. Over the past two decades, Koppelman and his writing/producing/directing partner, David Levien, have created an influential and diverse body of work in both film and television. Some of their most noteworthy credits include Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, Solitary Man, The Illusionist, Runaway Jury, Tilt, ESPN's 30 for 30 (This Is What They Want), I Smile Back, The Girlfriend Experience and Joe Berlinger's Tony Robbins documentary, I Am Not Your Guru. Koppelman is the host and creator of the hit Slate podcast The Moment with Brian Koppelman. In this episode we discuss the block he faced in his 20s and how he overcame it at 30 to write Rounders. From there we dive into a variety of topics including having a collaborator, how to stay focused on the work and what it means to stay curious.

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Billions

The Writers Panel with Ben Blacker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 74:31

Brian Koppelman & David Levien, creators of Showtime's Billions, discuss their long road to creating a hedge fund show, dole out valuable advice on screenwriting and working as a writer, their successes like Oceans 13, their disappointments like Runner Runner, their breakthrough script Rounders, and so much more. Definitely listen to Brian's podcast, The Moment, if you enjoy this podcast!

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The Making of “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” | An interview with documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger

The Tony Robbins Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 46:19

Hundreds of thousands of people have attended Tony Robbins programs, but there's an event that only takes place once a year in the States, where 2,500 people from all over the world come to Florida to experience one of his most intimate and intensive seminars — Date with Destiny. It's six days of total immersion, and the people who take that journey discover who they are, what drives them, and their ultimate purpose, and they dive deep into how they interact and relate with others. In short, this is the place where they deal with the hard stuff. And with thousands of people in a room, digging into their pasts, envisioning their future, you name it -- you can imagine how emotionally charged the room gets, and how personal of an experience Date with Destiny is. So it's not hard to understand why Tony never allowed cameras in to document the event. But that all changed when he met acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Joe Berlinger. Tony and Joe were first introduced to each other by two other heavy-hitters in the entertainment industry -- Brian Koppelman and David Levien -- who themselves had attended Date with Destiny and ultimately went on to executive produce the documentary. For those of you familiar with Joe's body of work, you may be surprised that Joe would have pursued a subject like Date with Destiny in the first place. And you may be especially curious as to why he felt so strongly that he pressed Tony for years to say agree to it. After all, Berlinger is known for investigative films like the Paradise Lost trilogy about the West Memphis Three, exposing cracks in the criminal justice system, and “Crude,” which is about pollution in the Amazon from giant oil companies. His work, for the most part, has been geared toward taking us into the issues of the world that are often obscured by media or politics, and the uncovering disturbing truths. So for this film, it's a bit of a departure in subject. But the motivation, the storytelling, and the deep dive into parts unknown — that's all there. And that's what made the endeavor a clear choice for Joe. The film is called “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” and it premiered at South by Southwest in March, followed by a string of showings at film festivals. The documentary has been picked up by Netflix and will premier to members worldwide on July 15th. For more information about the documentary visit: tonyrobbins.com/documentary

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The Creative Duo Behind "Billions"

The Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2016 31:10

On The Gist, guests Brian Koppelman and David Levien explain why they stopped making easy TV-show deals with networks. For Billions, the longtime creative duo decided to take the time to write the show they wanted to make on spec. Their series premiere set records for Showtime, and you can watch it for free online. You can also check out Brian’s podcast The Moment. For the Spiel, Mike identifies similar issues raised by Making a Murderer and the new season of Serial. Today’s sponsor: Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook at AudiblePodcast.com/thegist. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 148 - David Levien and Brian Koppelman: How to Get Inside The Mind of Billionaires

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 63:55 Transcription Available

For billionaires, every exchange has a winner and a loser. That's what producers David Levien and Brian Koppelman tell me. They've made some of my favorite movies: Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, Solitary Man. Now, they're coming out with 2016's most talked about show: Billions on Showtime. You can learn a lot from them. David and Brian are producers, creators and risk takers. If you want to create, listen to today's episode. You'll see how important it is to follow your curiosity. That's what David and Brian did. Sometimes starting something is that simple. Since they were kids, David and Brian were fascinated by two things: power and wealth. They wondered, "What makes a billionaire unique?" They had a question, an idea, and conviction. "We were all the f*ck in," Brian says. They had dinner with a bunch of billionaires. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun, but it wasn't. David and Brian were manipulated, belittled, and snubbed. But they were mesmerized. I'll give you one story. It's to tempt you to download this episode. Because I really think you're going to get a lot out of the interview. You'll hear their stories - the behind-the-scenes of 2016's most talked about show. You'll get motivation to write, build, and be creative. You'll hear about how a partnership is born. And you'll learn why people knowingly make the wrong choices. And maybe, you'll make the right ones. Whatever those are... the right choices for you. Ok so one story before you press play: Over dinner, David and Brian met with their first billionaire. It cost more than $2,000. He racked up the price and made them suffer. "There was clearly a power dynamic," David says. He acted like he wasn't thinking, but "billionaires don't just accidentally stumble along and amass great fortunes," David says, "He was showing us that he was no sucker. And we were." Before that night, "I've never thought, 'Who's gonna win the dinner?'" Brian said. If you've watched the trailer, you know what this guy did - "What's the point of having f*ck you money if you never say f*ck you." And they felt it. Morally, David and Brian believe in loyalty, honor, and ambition. And that you can balance these things. But not everyone does. Some people believe nice guys finish last. This interview reveals how to get inside the mind of billionaires. It might make you sick. Or it might make you hungry. Listen now. Resources and Links: * Watch the trailer for Showtime's Billions here * Check out my last interview with Bryan Koppelman here * I also highly recommend Bryan's podcast The Moment * Follow Bryan on Twitter and visit his website * Also check out David Levien's book, Signature Kill and read an excerpt here * Get my favorite movies: Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, Solitary Man and The Girlfriend Experience ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Ep. 148 - David Levien and Brian Koppelman: How to Get Inside The Mind of Billionaires

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 63:56

For billionaires, every exchange has a winner and a loser. That’s what producers David Levien and Brian Koppelman tell me. They've made some of my favorite movies: Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, Solitary Man. Now, they’re coming out with 2016’s most talked about show: Billions on Showtime. You can learn a lot from them. David and Brian are producers, creators and risk takers. If you want to create, listen to today’s episode. You’ll see how important it is to follow your curiosity. That’s what David and Brian did. Sometimes starting something is that simple. Since they were kids, David and Brian were fascinated by two things: power and wealth. They wondered, “What makes a billionaire unique?” They had a question, an idea, and conviction. “We were all the f*ck in,” Brian says. They had dinner with a bunch of billionaires. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun, but it wasn't. David and Brian were manipulated, belittled, and snubbed. But they were mesmerized. I’ll give you one story. It’s to tempt you to download this episode. Because I really think you’re going to get a lot out of the interview. You’ll hear their stories - the behind-the-scenes of 2016’s most talked about show. You’ll get motivation to write, build, and be creative. You’ll hear about how a partnership is born. And you’ll learn why people knowingly make the wrong choices. And maybe, you'll make the right ones. Whatever those are... the right choices for you. Ok so one story before you press play: Over dinner, David and Brian met with their first billionaire. It cost more than $2,000. He racked up the price and made them suffer. “There was clearly a power dynamic,” David says. He acted like he wasn’t thinking, but “billionaires don't just accidentally stumble along and amass great fortunes,” David says, "He was showing us that he was no sucker. And we were.” Before that night, "I've never thought, ‘Who's gonna win the dinner?’” Brian said. If you’ve watched the trailer, you know what this guy did – “What’s the point of having f*ck you money if you never say f*ck you.” And they felt it. Morally, David and Brian believe in loyalty, honor, and ambition. And that you can balance these things. But not everyone does. Some people believe nice guys finish last. This interview reveals how to get inside the mind of billionaires. It might make you sick. Or it might make you hungry. Listen now. Resources and Links: • Watch the trailer for Showtime's Billions here • Check out my last interview with Bryan Koppelman here • I also highly recommend Bryan's podcast The Moment • Follow Bryan on Twitter and visit his website • Also check out David Levien's book, Signature Kill and read an excerpt here • Get my favorite movies: Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, Solitary ManandThe Girlfriend Experience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Zizzo: 9/1/15

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2015 72:18

Peter Zizzo, the award winning songwriter and producer, grew up as a renowned guitar player and on today's show Brian and Peter talk about the effects of being viewed as a prodigy, the decisions he has made as an artist, and the lessons he learned along the way. Plus, Peter talks about writing songs for Celine Dion and Vanessa Carlton, how he felt being nominated for an award that was purely his own work, and wanting the success to be real this time around. Topics discussed on today's show include: "Whispers" by Corina The Moment with David Levien: 3/24/15 Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri Women and Children First by Van Halen Spring Has Sprung on Peter Rabbit "Hello" by Lionel Richie "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean Solitary Man Rounders "Ordinary Day" demo by Vanessa Carlton "Only One Road" by Celine Dion People discussed on today's show include: Peter Zizzo Vanessa Carlton Avril Lavigne Billy Cobham Adam Schlesinger Steve Winwood Taylor Swift Tony Robbins Charles Koppelman Robert Randolph Tim Herilhy David Koepp Max Martin Imani Coppola Hailey Knox Ron Fair This episode of The Moment is sponsored by Draft Kings. Start this football season by winning two million dollars! This isn't fantasy as usual. This is Draft Kings. Use code MOMENT to play free for a shot at two million dollars in the Week One Ten Million Dollar Millionaire Maker. Go to DraftKings.com! And by Audible.com, a leading provider of spoken audio information and entertainment. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free audiobook of your choice and a 30-day trial today when you visit: audible.com/MOMENT. And by Braintree. If you're working on a mobile app and searching for a simple payments solution, check out Braintree. With one simple integration, you can offer your customers every way to pay. Period. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/MOMENT. Email: themomentbk@gmail.com Twitter: @BrianKoppelman iTunes: itunes.com/themoment To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Zizzo: 9/1/15

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2015 72:18

Peter Zizzo, the award winning songwriter and producer, grew up as a renowned guitar player and on today’s show Brian and Peter talk about the effects of being viewed as a prodigy, the decisions he has made as an artist, and the lessons he learned along the way. Plus, Peter talks about writing songs for Celine Dion and Vanessa Carlton, how he felt being nominated for an award that was purely his own work, and wanting the success to be real this time around. Topics discussed on today’s show include: “Whispers” by Corina The Moment with David Levien: 3/24/15 Dante’s Inferno by Dante Alighieri Women and Children First by Van Halen Spring Has Sprung on Peter Rabbit “Hello” by Lionel Richie “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean Solitary Man Rounders “Ordinary Day” demo by Vanessa Carlton “Only One Road” by Celine Dion People discussed on today’s show include: Peter Zizzo Vanessa Carlton Avril Lavigne Billy Cobham Adam Schlesinger Steve Winwood Taylor Swift Tony Robbins Charles Koppelman Robert Randolph Tim Herilhy David Koepp Max Martin Imani Coppola Hailey Knox Ron Fair This episode of The Moment is sponsored by Draft Kings. Start this football season by winning two million dollars! This isn’t fantasy as usual. This is Draft Kings. Use code MOMENT to play free for a shot at two million dollars in the Week One Ten Million Dollar Millionaire Maker. Go to DraftKings.com! And by Audible.com, a leading provider of spoken audio information and entertainment. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free audiobook of your choice and a 30-day trial today when you visit: audible.com/MOMENT. And by Braintree. If you’re working on a mobile app and searching for a simple payments solution, check out Braintree. With one simple integration, you can offer your customers every way to pay. Period. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/MOMENT. Email: themomentbk@gmail.com Twitter: @BrianKoppelman iTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Ep. 64: Writer of Rounders, Host of The Moment Podcast, and Viner Brian Koppelman

Stories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 66:33

For the archives and to sign-up for book updates: http://www.influencereconomy.com/book/ Brian Koppelman joined Stories From the Influencer Economy as this week's guest. I originally recorded this episode at Brian's office in New York City last fall. We talked in detail about creativity, podcasting, and finding that curiousity for what gets you motivated and inspired. Brian is the co-writer of films such as Rounders and Ocean's Thirteen, as well as the co-director of the Emmy Award winning "30 for 30," film on Jimmy Connors This is What They Want. Brian is an avid podcast listener and"loves the intimacy of the conversations ." He talks about how Marc Maron's WTF inspired him to get into podcasting. Brian also details how he connected Bill Simmons and Dave Jacoby of Grantland, and how The Moment podcast came to be. He was invited on the show to talk about his creative process around filmmaking, and his embracing of social media in the digital age. As a creator, he has launched many big ideas online... Brian also created the extremely popular "Six Second Screenwriting Tips" on Vine. The Vine series came out of questions received from Twitter. He created one Vine every day (for 300 days), and one Vine has over 20 million loops. The videos were focused on the idea of “giving yourself permission to create.” He recently completed a TV series with Paul Giamatti for Showtime called Billions. Billions, the setting is the financial industry in New York. He collaborated with his long time writing/directing partner David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Quotes: “I’ve never calculated one part of my work. I’ve always just led with what fascinates me. That’s why having the conversations is easy too. That’s what led to every movie… All this came from only being obsessed with chasing down my passions and being unrelenting with the desire to be able to tell my children that I fought to live the creative life I wanted to live and that they could do the same.” • “I want all the things that I say to be things that I believe and have some value.” • “I actually don’t think that there is such a thing as remarkable people; people are the result of the actions that they take and then how they process the feedback from those actions.” • "A blocked artist is probably a bad wife or husband.” Connect: • Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/briankoppelman • Brian on Vine: https://vine.co/briankoppelman • Brian's website: http://briankoppelman.com • At the end of the show, he suggests that you watch his film Solitary Man: http://www.solitarymanmovie.com

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#110: Hardboiled Detectives, Boxing, and Creativity With David Levien

The Art of Manliness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2015 36:37

David Levien is a screenwriter, movie producer, novelist, and amateur boxer. He's worked with his writing partner Brian Koppelman on Rounders, Ocean's 13, and The Illusionist. On his own, he's published several novels, including the Frank Behr detective series. In this episode, I talk to David about writing, why detectives are an American archetype of masculinity, and boxing. This was a really fun and engaging conversation.

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David Levien: 3/24/15

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2015 81:01

David Levien, Brian's filmmaking partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Levien: 3/24/15

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2015 81:01

David Levien, Brian's filmmaking partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.

Ep. 98 - Brian Koppelman: The Art of Super-Creativity

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2015 61:58 Transcription Available

Brian Koppelman joins James again today to answer all those questions that James was kicking himself for not asking during their first interview back in November. Writing the super hit, Solitary Man, was a challenge different than any other Brian had yet taken on. And he tells James that he "got stuck." Fear would set in; he would see his limitations and get sidetracked. Up until that time, Brian had been able to lean on his creative partner, David Levien, to help him find the way to power through the moment after his initial creativity wore off. But when he was writing Solitary Man and showed it to Dave, he told him that it was clear Brian had to write this one himself. He had the character right, he had the voice right, and he had the tone down. This was really the first time Brian had to complete a major work himself. Growing up with ADHD made this a real challenge for Brian. Dave had always been there in the past to push them through, but not this time. So to help him move past his fears, Brian decided to do stand-up comedy. Not just going up on a stage once, but taking this on as a serious craft. He found that getting rejected helped him push through his writer's block. Brian practices his craft in every medium every day. He hosts a podcast, produces hugely successful Vine video clips, and he's currently shooting a new TV pilot, Billions. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Ep. 98 - Brian Koppelman: The Art of Super-Creativity

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2015 61:59

Brian Koppelman joins James again today to answer all those questions that James was kicking himself for not asking during their first interview back in November. Writing the super hit, Solitary Man, was a challenge different than any other Brian had yet taken on. And he tells James that he "got stuck." Fear would set in; he would see his limitations and get sidetracked. Up until that time, Brian had been able to lean on his creative partner, David Levien, to help him find the way to power through the moment after his initial creativity wore off. But when he was writing Solitary Man and showed it to Dave, he told him that it was clear Brian had to write this one himself. He had the character right, he had the voice right, and he had the tone down. This was really the first time Brian had to complete a major work himself. Growing up with ADHD made this a real challenge for Brian. Dave had always been there in the past to push them through, but not this time. So to help him move past his fears, Brian decided to do stand-up comedy. Not just going up on a stage once, but taking this on as a serious craft. He found that getting rejected helped him push through his writer's block. Brian practices his craft in every medium every day. He hosts a podcast, produces hugely successful Vine video clips, and he's currently shooting a new TV pilot, Billions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 85 - David Levien: I Just Have To

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2015 66:31 Transcription Available

James and David Levien talk about the art and the science of writing books and screenplays, producing and directing movies, plus making this your full-time career. Eventually he teamed up with his longtime best friend Brian Koppelman (Episode 59) but the road to success was tough. Like most screenwriters, he moved to Hollywood to launch his career. He started as an assistant to a talent agent hoping to get the contacts in place when he had his script ready. But over the couple of years he was there, he read thousands of scripts which left him very little time to work on his own. He made contacts but they didn't see him as a screenwriter. His dream just wasn't happening... He was stuck, so he just quit and for the next six years he was just another obscure writer living in N.Y. He and Brian finally reunited and decided they'd join forces to try writing a screenplay together. They had no idea what they were going to write about but they just kept at it. As luck would have it, Brian was invited to The Mayfair Club for a game of poker. He immediately called David and said, "This place was amazing. We can make the movie about this." And they did... Rounders was picked up, made into the movie, and David's career took off. But success never slowed him down. He knew he had more to give. Listen here as he talks about how he wrote City of The Sunwhile he commuted every day on the train. Plus, he tells James about his new book Signature Kill. Listen today... It's a great conversation ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Ep. 85 - David Levien: I Just Have To

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2015 66:32

James and David Levien talk about the art and the science of writing books and screenplays, producing and directing movies, plus making this your full-time career. Eventually he teamed up with his longtime best friend Brian Koppelman (Episode 59) but the road to success was tough. Like most screenwriters, he moved to Hollywood to launch his career. He started as an assistant to a talent agent hoping to get the contacts in place when he had his script ready. But over the couple of years he was there, he read thousands of scripts which left him very little time to work on his own. He made contacts but they didn't see him as a screenwriter. His dream just wasn't happening... He was stuck, so he just quit and for the next six years he was just another obscure writer living in N.Y. He and Brian finally reunited and decided they'd join forces to try writing a screenplay together. They had no idea what they were going to write about but they just kept at it. As luck would have it, Brian was invited to The Mayfair Club for a game of poker. He immediately called David and said, "This place was amazing. We can make the movie about this." And they did... Rounders was picked up, made into the movie, and David's career took off. But success never slowed him down. He knew he had more to give. Listen here as he talks about how he wrote City of The Sunwhile he commuted every day on the train. Plus, he tells James about his new book Signature Kill. Listen today… It's a great conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 59 - Brian Koppelman: Brian Ruined My Life

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2014 48:41 Transcription Available

James and Brian, although having never met before, instantly bond. They both, albeit at different times, played poker at the legendary Mayfair Club and relive some of those great stories. As Brian says, "You'd leave early in the morning either with a gangsters roll in your pocket or knowing you'd just lost... but somehow as you'd walk out, four, four-thirty, five in the morning and get into a gypsy cab... something just felt right in the world..." The Mayfair Club was Brian and his writing partner David Levien's inspiration for the hit movie Rounders starring Matt Damon. Brian attributes a lot of his success to his ADHD. He's able to laser focus in things that fascinate him. When he came across the singer-songwriter Tracey Chapman, he was hooked. She had something very special and he "knew it." But "knowing it" and getting her to believe he knew it and that he could help her took years of hard work. She originally said no a hundred times in a row. You've got to listen to Brian's story about Phillip Roth and the elevator... It's a classic. They dive deep into the question of how can you turn off that voice inside you that tells you that you suck. Put some kind of practice into your life; walk, exercise, meditate, whatever... as long as it works for you, do it. This is a great interview... one of James' all-time best. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Ep. 59 - Brian Koppelman: Brian Ruined My Life

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2014 48:41

James and Brian, although having never met before, instantly bond. They both, albeit at different times, played poker at the legendary Mayfair Club and relive some of those great stories. As Brian says, "You'd leave early in the morning either with a gangsters roll in your pocket or knowing you'd just lost… but somehow as you'd walk out, four, four-thirty, five in the morning and get into a gypsy cab... something just felt right in the world..." The Mayfair Club was Brian and his writing partner David Levien's inspiration for the hit movie Rounders starring Matt Damon. Brian attributes a lot of his success to his ADHD. He's able to laser focus in things that fascinate him. When he came across the singer-songwriter Tracey Chapman, he was hooked. She had something very special and he "knew it." But "knowing it" and getting her to believe he knew it and that he could help her took years of hard work. She originally said no a hundred times in a row. You’ve got to listen to Brian's story about Phillip Roth and the elevator... It's a classic. They dive deep into the question of how can you turn off that voice inside you that tells you that you suck. Put some kind of practice into your life; walk, exercise, meditate, whatever… as long as it works for you, do it. This is a great interview… one of James' all-time best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 22 - Brian Koppelman - 3 Steps to Master Creativity

Stories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2014 67:12

Brian Koppelman joins The Influencer Economy as this week's guest. Brian is the co-writer of films such as Rounders and Ocean's Thirteen, as well as the co-director of the Emmy Award winning "30 for 30," film on Jimmy Connors This is What They Want. Ryan met Brian on a trip to NYC, and they spoke in Brian's New York office. He's also a prolific podcast host and hosts a show called The Moment, a weekly podcast that is part of the Grantland network. Brian is interested in the way people accomplish remarkable things and how they process the big moments in their lives. That is the thesis of the show. http://www.influencereconomy.com He was invited on the show to talk about his creative process around filmmaking, and his embracing of social media in the digital age. As a creator, he has launched many big ideas online, and is a defining member of The Influencer Economy. Brian also created the extremely popular "Six Second Screenwriting Tips" on Vine. The Vine series came out of questions received from Twitter. He created one Vine every day (for 300 days), and one Vine has over 20 million loops. The videos were focused on the idea of “giving yourself permission to create.” Brian is an avid podcast listener and"loves the intimacy of the conversations ." He talks about how Marc Maron's WTF inspired him to get into podcasting. Brian also details how he connected Bill Simmons and Dave Jacoby of Grantland, and how The Moment podcast came to be. He is currently working on a series for Showtime and shooting the pilot in the beginning of next year. The show title: Billions, the setting is the financial industry in New York. He is collaborating with his long time writing/directing partner David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Quotes: • “I’ve never calculated one part of my work. I’ve always just led with what fascinates me. That’s why having the conversations is easy too. That’s what led to every movie… All this came from only being obsessed with chasing down my passions and being unrelenting with the desire to be able to tell my children that I fought to live the creative life I wanted to live and that they could do the same.” • “I want all the things that I say to be things that I believe and have some value.” • “I actually don’t think that there is such a thing as remarkable people; people are the result of the actions that they take and then how they process the feedback from those actions.” • "A blocked artist is probably a bad wife or husband.” Connect: • Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/briankoppelman • Brian on Vine: https://vine.co/briankoppelman • Brian's website: http://briankoppelman.com • At the end of the show, he suggests that you watch his film Solitary Man: http://www.solitarymanmovie.com

Brian Koppelman

The Call Back

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2014 67:06

This week's guest is writer/director/producer Brian Koppelman. He's co-written movies such as Rounders, Runaway Jury, Solitary Man, & Knock Around Guys. We discuss why Brian doesn't care for screenwriting expert books, his writing process with his writing partner David Levien, him doing stand up & the atmosphere of open mics, and a whole bunch of screenwriting questions that I wanted to hear him speak on. Also check out his podcast "The Moment." Follow Brian on twitter @Briankoppelman and on Vine for excellent 6 second screenwriting videos. Follow me on twitter @Josephvecsey

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Writing NY, Part I: "Gotham, the Quintessential Urban Landscape"

Writing NY: How the Big Apple Inspires and Informs the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2012 50:31

Panel includes: David Koepp ("Premium Rush," "Panic Room," "Carlito's Way"); Brian Koppelman ("The Girlfriend Experience," "Rounders," "Solitary Man"; David Levien ("The Girlfriend Experience," "Rounders"); and Stephen Schiff ("Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," "True Crime," "Lolita"). Moderated by Scott Foundas ("Film Comment").

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1135: Podcast Update: Time to Read, Episode 8: Midwestern Noir

Rick Kleffel:Agony Column

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2011

Michael Harvey and David Levien

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1130: A 2011 Interview with David Levien

Rick Kleffel:Agony Column

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2011

"...this guy went on to be a private investigator for years and years and he still does it..."