Podcast appearances and mentions of Woody Allen

Las diferencias de edad entre los actores clásicos y sus parejas femeninas se puso en entredicho con la llegada de nuevas sensibilidades, y es que, que el vaquero aguerrido de sesenta años salvará al pueblo y se quedará con la hija del predicador de dieciocho empezó a verse mal por lo que sea. Pero, ¿acabó esto con el cine clásico? ¿siguen siendo las actrices de usar y tirar a la primera arruga?, ¿existen casos al revés, de maduritas con yogurines?. Nos centramos en películas donde la diferencia de edad no forma parte de la trama en sí, por lo que quedan fuera las Lolitas y otras relaciones prohibidas o mal vistas. Vais a tener clásicos pero también pelis recientes, James Bond, turismo sexual, asesinos a sueldo, desnudos gratuitos a rachar, mucho de la pusilánime Audrey Hepburn, Woody Allen predicando con el ejemplo y muchas más historias de gerontofilia.

IndieSeen welcomes Steve Martini and Gabriela Kulaif from the indie comedy, BitterSweet!In February, Ian and Sujewa reviewed the film, which centers on an autistic man named Sam (writer/director/star Martini), whose life spins out of control following a domestic misunderstanding involving the cops. Gabriela produced the film and stars as Sam's wife, Gigi.Join us for a special live edition of IndieSeen, as Steve and Gabriel talk about the genesis and filming of Bittersweet; just how closely this screwball, city-spanning comedy is "based on true events", and next week's limited theatrical engagement at LA's Laemmle Theaters--where you can participate in live Q&A events!We'll also take your questions, comments and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Bittersweet trailer.Info on theaters, tickets, and times for the upcoming Laemmle Theaters BitterSweet events can be found here.Follow BitterSweet on Instagram to keep up with the latest updates!Watch Ian and Sujewa's review of BitterSweet.Catch up with last month's episode, which featured a review of Woody Allen's Stardust Memories and some initial thoughts on Cannes!Subscribe to Raphael's smash hit podcast Inside the Arthouse with Greg Laemmle!As mentioned in the show, Raphael will next appear in the HBO Max series, Task! Watch the trailer here!Support Sujewa's new film project, 53 Spaceships, the latest adventure of Cosmic Disco Detective Rene!Check out Sujewa's latest podcast venture, This Arthouse Life! Watch Sujewa's latest film, Cosmic Disco Detective Rene for free on YouTube! Rent The Secret Society for Slow Romance (the predecessor to Cosmic Disco Detective Rene).Follow Sujewa on X.Check out all the episodes in our “IndieSeen” Playlist!

Today's episode is on Crimes and Misdemeanors, Woody Allen's morality play about infidelity, murder, and TV blowhards. Joining us for this special film is actor, writer, and friend of the pod Noah Brockman ( @headsofcabbage ) . Then, on MiTM, we get into Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning, The Phoenician Scheme, Jim Finn, and Ski School.  Get the full episode and a whole lot more at patreon.com/extended_clip

Welcome to Season 7! As we are now a quarter of the way through the 21st century, like Bill Murray in Tootsie, Paul and Corey are asking, “What happened?” This season we are looking at the trends, genres, styles, and more that make up cinema of the past 25 years. Corey takes us back to the heady days of 2013 with "arguably the last good Woody Allen movie," Blue Jasmine (2013). Between Woody, Alec Baldwin, and Louis CK, it's a real Murderers' row of the canceled. Cate Blanchett also returns with another great performance, but is it enough to look past...everything?

A 30-year working actor and respected acting coach that has played roles in films directed by Mel Brooks, Clint Eastwood, the Coen Brothers, and Woody Allen. Gregg starred in the films Revenge of the Nerds 3 and 4 and served as the spokesman “Dan the Del Taco Guy” for six years with 58 commercials. He portrayed Don Knotts in the NBC movie of week Behind the Scenes of Three's Company. Later, he was cast as Kenny James in the NBC show My Name is Earl. Two years later he was cast as Barney Hughes on Raising Hope on Fox for 71 episodes. Recently, Gregg directed shows for Pure Flix including Hitting the Breaks, Malibu Dan and The Beverlys. His more recent acting credits include guest starring roles on NCIS: Los Angeles, Young Sheldon and NCIS. In 2017 he founded Gregg Binkley's “Working Actors Workshop.” In 2024 he released the inspirational book Get Your Act Together: Finding Success in Acting and Life.

Get tickets for Tom's Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour SPONSORS: Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/mom or through my promo code MOM. Go to https://coorslight.com/YMH to see how Coors Light can amplify your summer. And be sure to keep an eye out on Coors Light's social handles all summer long for more exciting announcements. Welcome back to Your Mom's House with Tom Segura and Christina P! This week the Main Mommies are flying solo and CP's rocking a whole new grill, courtesy of our friends at Snap-On Smile, and Tom joins the fun by throwing in some fake teeth of his own. The Main Mommies get extra silly as they test-drive their chompers, flirt with each other, and kick off the show with an iconic clip from none other than Bonnie Blue, who's out here rallying the "troops" to spit on her, slap her, and make her theirs today. We also get some updates on our old friends Tony Johns and King Ass Ripper. The convo then turns to the big dogs of creepy suspect behavior: Michael Jackson, P Diddy, Woody Allen, Hugh Hefner and the Mommies speculate should you separate the art from the artist? Tom and Tina both give their questionable Michael Jackson impressions, sing a few problematic bangers, and get real about some of the creepiest musicians in history. Plus Christina reveals the Interview With A Vampire show is too gay, Enny didn't care for Sinners, the President of France got slapped, and Mystic Rick got a callout on Monday Night RAW, Your Mom's House Ep. 813 https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinap.com/https://store.ymhstudios.comhttps://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Opening Clip: Bonnie Blue Rallies The Troops 00:09:53 - Not A Damn Chance! 00:15:25 - Tony Johns Booted From IG 00:19:49 - King Ass Ripper Update 00:24:03 - Michael Jackson & The Hollywood Creep Hall Of Fame 00:34:04 - Prince Stories 00:38:03 - Clip: Red Carpet Fart Mic 00:40:39 - Clip: Hot Firefighters 00:41:42 - Interview With A Vampire Is Too Gay 00:45:29 - Sinners & Mission: Impossible 00:48:38 - Clip: Crush Daddy 00:49:28 - Tom On Monday Night RAW 00:53:14 - The French President Slap 00:58:13 - Closing Song - "A Very Handy Guy" by Yahweh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Sujewa, and Jeff welcome back actor/filmmaker Raphael Sbarge for a look at two huge recent showbiz events: the release of A24's hit comedy, Friendship (starring Raphael, Paul Rudd, and Tim Robinson), and the recently wrapped Cannes Film Festival!First up, Raphael talks about how he got involved with Andrew DeYoung's insightful, disturbing, and laugh-out-loud debut film--and what it was like making the movie. The guys also talk about the history of A24 as a genre powerhouse, and the potential turning point Friendship represents.Next, our esteemed guest gives viewers an inside look at what it's like to attend the Cannes Film Festival for the first (and hopefully not last) time. From the rigorous, whirlwind schedule to red carpets and multi-million-dollar accessories to the secret coin of the cocktail party realm--this gossip-free-yet-delicious inside scoop will put you right in the thick of the glamorous hustle and bustle!Plus: Sujewa talks about the launch of his 53 Spaceships GoFundMe (back it via the link below!) and we get a sneak peek at two of Raphael's upcoming projects--a short film called Loving Day, and the Palme d'Or-nominated History of Sound, directed by Oliver Hermanus and co-starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Friendship (2025) trailer.Watch Earth's Mightiest Critics' live roundtable review of Friendship: Catch up with last month's episode, which featured a review of Woody Allen's Stardust Memories and some initial thoughts on Cannes!Subscribe to Raphael's smash hit podcast Inside the Arthouse with Greg Laemmle!As mentioned in the show, Raphael will next appear in the HBO Max series, Task! Watch the trailer here!Support Sujewa's new film project, 53 Spaceships, the latest adventure of Cosmic Disco Detective Rene!Check out Sujewa's latest podcast venture, This Arthouse Life! Watch Sujewa's latest film, Cosmic Disco Detective Rene for free on YouTube! Rent The Secret Society for Slow Romance (the predecessor to Cosmic Disco Detective Rene).Follow Sujewa on X.Check out all the episodes in our “IndieSeen” Playlist!

You might recognize Richard Kind from sitcoms like ‘Mad About You' or ‘Spin City.' Or from his voice work as the imaginary friend Bing Bong in Pixar's ‘Inside Out.' Now, he has become the ultimate late-night TV sidekick on ‘Everybody's Live with John Mulaney,' which wraps up its first season run on Netflix this week. In this episode, Kind talks about what it's like to be just famous enough to work all the time but not famous enough to play himself on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.' He also shares showbiz stories about almost getting cast on ‘Seinfeld,' playing Rudy Giuliani in the film ‘Bombshell' and offers up some very strong opinions about Woody Allen.This episode was originally published on July 14, 2020.Follow Richard Kind on Instagram @realrichardkindFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast – it's Adjacent time once again!   In this episode, Don and James tackle Stranger Than Fiction (2006), a film that finds Will Ferrell dialing things down and getting existential. None of the usual Ferrell cowbells, screaming or streaking here. Just wristwatches, looming death, and tasty baked goods ahead.   Expect a few Woody comparisons from our witty assistant, some literary musing, and hopefully more laughs than Harold Crick gets in a week.   ALSO, James stumbles across a gem of a find for all the Woody Allen defence supporters!   Hope you enjoy this one – and remember, it's all in the wristwatch. :P   Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_than_Fiction_(2006_film)   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420223/?ref_=ttnw_ov_i   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stranger_than_fiction   ____________________   Other video discussed in this episode:   Proving Woody Allen is INNOCENT (New Investigation)   https://youtu.be/2UwB5Bh5pqE?si=kbqGfhrN_wrpcMfW   ____________________   We now have a Ko-Fi Page where you can make a ONE TIME Donation / Tip, we as always, highly appreciate your consideration and support - click here:  https://ko-fi.com/woodyretro   _____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

In this short solo episode I talk about the fantastic end sequence from the film 'Broadway Danny Rose'. So this is Danny Rose's Thanksgiving party- to which surprise guest Tina Vitale arrives- followed by Danny outside his flat, chasing after Tina on the snowy streets of New York city.  

It's Episode 184 and we're digging into Antz (1998) — the underrated, weirdly deep DreamWorks movie that kicked off their animation legacy. Pat King joins us as we celebrate Steve's birthday month with a pick full of 90s nostalgia and bugged-out comfort. Is this movie for kids or existential adults? Let's find out.Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out!WE HAVE MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/people/HDYSTMerch/shop?asc=u & http://tee.pub/lic/GdSYxr8bhtYStarring: Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Jane Curtin, Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Jennifer Lopez, John Mahoney, Paul Mazursky, Grant Shaud, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone & Christopher WalkenDirected By: Eric Darnell & Tim JohnsonSynopsis: Z the worker ant (Woody Allen) strives to reconcile his own individuality with the communal work-ethic of the ant colony. He falls in love with ant-Princess Bala (Sharon Stone), Z strives to make social inroads, and then must save the ant colony from the treacherous scheming of the evil General Mandible (Gene Hackman) that threaten to wipe out the entire worker population.Watch LIVE at: https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone every Thursday at 8 PM ESTA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at: https://www.ufpodcasts.com/We use White Bat Audio – a user that creates DMCA free music for podcasters and YouTubers. Please follow at: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudioAudio version of the show: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-did-you-see-this-one/id1712934175YouTube Audio Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6BOSx2RcKuP4TogMPKXRMCxqfh5k9IU&si=umIaVrghJdJEu2ARMain Intro and Outro Themes created by Josh Howard - remixes by Jacob Hiltz & Jake ThurgoodLogo created by Jeff Robinson#90sNostalgia #AnimatedMovies #DreamWorks #Antz #HeyDidYouSeeThisOne

GGACP celebrates the birthday of the legendary “Pit Bull of Comedy” — actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton (b. May 25) by revisiting this interview from back in 2016. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harryhausen, the tragedy of Bela Lugosi, the haunting of Sammy Davis, Jr. and the greatness of “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.” Also, Bobby roasts Hal Roach, hangs with Buddy Hackett, breaks bread with Woody Allen and “becomes” Joey Bishop. PLUS: Una O'Connor! “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane”! The return of Rondo Hatton! Bobby meets Otis the Drunk! And the death of Louie Dumbrowski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comRenewalSometimes my brain wakes up before my body wants to these days. And sometimes, when this occurs, I reach for my earbuds to feed my brain a gentle signal while my body transitions from asleep to awake. A couple days ago, when this happened, I instinctively decided to cue up the oldest, least recognizable opus in my trove of draft audio files: #2046. (You're invited to tap that play button at the top if you haven't already to listen in.)The tones of a familiar Pianet electric piano trickled into my ears, followed by a tape-delayed synth, an unrecognized electrified piano, then brighter, more kaleidoscopic voices. I had forgotten this piece. I listened, charmed by many things, annoyed by numerous details as well. Later that day I pulled up the session, noting it was created a year ago, to the day. I massaged it, sanded it its rough sonic edges, and came away with something I was happy with. Indeed, I'm eager to share this rediscovered piece. I've titled it Renewal. Beyond the preview above, I'm making this another Substack Exclusive. This is the only place you can hear it.Soundwalk is a reader-supported publication. Paid subscriptions start at less the $3/month. Free subscribers are valued too!Looking back, it is perhaps one of the earliest harbingers of a new direction that would become my Sleeping Animal oeuvre. Which is to say, it's the first of a string of impressionistic and atmospheric instrumental suite pieces that do not use environmental recordings to lend atmospheric overtones. Speaking of which, another planned Sleeping Animal release arrives tomorrow, May 22 on all streaming services. Look for Rays, wherever you get your music.Human Dust, or 50 Times Dumber than a StarfishThis morning I did it again. This time, at 5:30 am I chose to cue up the debut album by Eliana Glass: E. I formed a favorable first impression watching a video clip, so I was hopeful the album would prove out my hunch. Long story short, after a couple listens it largely did. I do like Glass' unique voice, which according to her blurb, “blends sonorous, androgynous poise with fluttering delicacy.” One track, “Human Dust” piqued my interest as I tried to parse out the lyrics in the dawn light of the bedroom.The first line grabbed me: “He was an artist. He died of a heart attack. He was born fifty years ago, which means he lived a half century, or 2/3 of his expected lifespan.”Well that could be me, I thought. Go on. The nearly eight minute song then lists a number of statistical observations—both private and quotidian—in an attempt to eulogize this man with objective candor, as if from an omniscient point of view. But the tone, if objective, was not empathetic or charitable: “He was unhappy and lonely more often than not, achieved 1/10,000 of his dreams…” The line that really grabbed me was this: His work was good but not great,and the last 10 years of his life he resigned himself to this fact.Could that also be me? I wondered. In the ranks of all those who self-identify as artists, what percentage are great? And these “great” artists; do they know it, like without a doubt? Padding down the stairs to make the morning coffee I felt a mix of introspection, intrigue and a touch of resentment as I strained to decode all the lyrics. Later that morning I discovered that the lyrics are a reading from the text of Agnes Denes' 1969 art installation piece, Human Dust, which features a shallow bowl of cremains on a pedestal, and the text on the wall.The interesting moments in the song come from misreads. While describing the man's future offspring, instead of “1 will have an unusual talent, 1 will be a politician, 1 will collect garbage,” Glass sings, “I will have an unusual talent, I will be a politician, I will collect garbage,” forcing a lurch in narrative framing. Instead of “[He consumed] 140 gallons of wine,” Glass murmurs, “4000-and gallons of wine”. Rather than “moved his bowels 18,548 times,” a mouthful, she abbreviates “384 times” with a cool nonchalance. Lastly, instead of “his brain contained 1010 neurons and it received 109 electrical impulses,” she deadpans “His brain contained 10 neurons and 10 electrical impulses.” Poor soul. No wonder he never achieved greatness. He was a constipated drunk; 50 times dumber than a starfish! But, comic reading aside, the heft of the work survives—despite the specifics lost in translation—and one could argue it possesses an impact that the stark bones, dust and text in a museum do not convey. I ruminated on it all morning.I could not find the text quoted on the internet. I zoomed in on the gallery photo to read it. ( In all fairness, the “1” in the typeface is mistakable for an “I”.)His work was good but not great. It struck a nerve. It's a much more potent insult to an artist, than say, a tradesperson. Good but not great is often too much to hope for, for say, a politician, but will do fine for a garbage collector, waiter, coder, etc… We hold artists to a higher standard, don't we?It's a trap. It's a wine snob type of thing, I defensively thought. “Great” is just marketing. An illusion. Shoot, even good-but-not-great wine is an order of magnitude more tolerable than good-but-not-great art. That brings me back to work #2046 / Renewal slumbering a year in digital obscurity. Just yesterday I started in on #2114. In the past year I've taken 70 stabs at making audio art. It's fair to say they can't all be great. Maybe none can. Fair enough. Whatever.I've always subscribed to the idea that art is not so different from other work. It's just something you keep doing, especially if you want to do it for a living. There is no one correct way of working as an artist. It takes all kinds. It's more of a use it or lose it proposition, as far as I'm concerned. In 1977 Woody Allen offered, “80% of life is showing up.” He went on to say, “Sometimes it's easier to hide home in bed. I've done both,” but that part got lost. So it goes with creative work. You show up. You put in the time. You practice. Hopefully you find ways to evolve and grow. Eventually you revisit old work, and it might inform a new direction. Shoot, some part of the creative process can even happen in bed. But, boil it all down, it's mostly just showing up, just like any other job. If someone says you're great, well that's just a bonus.Thanks for reading. Thanks for showing up here. I don't take it for granted.

Ian and Sujewa have never been to the Cannes Film Festival, but that won't stop them from bringing it to you (sorta)!This month, the guys look at the latest news from the South of France, featuring the buzz around Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague, which dramatizes the making of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless; and speculate as to why festival darling Jim Jarmusch's new movie was totally shut out of Cannes!Then they take a bumpy trip down Stardust Memories lane, to look at one of Woody Allen's sharpest, most surreal, and eerily contemporary comedies--centering on a neurotic filmmaker who must wrestle with loves both lost and lingering while navigating a weekend retrospective of his work.Join us as we talk snubs, spoilers, and a sneak peek at our next episode--which will be a star-studded Cannes-tinuation of the discussion you're about to hear!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Stardust Memories (1980) trailer.Watch the trailer for Richard Linklater's Cannes sensation, Nouvelle Vague.Watch Ian and Sujewa talk Breathless on a previous installment of "IndieSeen"!Bonus! Read Ian's archive interview with Nouvelle Vague star Zooey Deutch!Check out Sujewa's latest podcast venture, This Arthouse Life! Watch Sujewa's latest film, Cosmic Disco Detective Rene for free on YouTube! Rent The Secret Society for Slow Romance (the predecessor to Cosmic Disco Detective Rene).Follow Sujewa on X.Check out all the episodes in our “IndieSeen” Playlist!

Da cabeça de José de Pina saíram várias personagens imortais de Herman José, vários nomes célebres de personagens do “Contra-Informação” e vários momentos do comentário futebolístico-humorístico mais memorável do país. Por ter sido um dos guionistas fundadores das Produções Fictícias, está há mais de 32 anos no ativo. Foi também realizador, deu cara em projetos no Canal Q, hoje é um dos membros do programa “Irritações”, da SIC Radical, onde também já teve a série de sketches “Fogo Posto”. No Humor À Primeira Vista, com Gustavo Carvalho, elogia a nova geração de humoristas, que não “não se rendeu ao mainstream”; antecipa a estreia ao vivo do “Irritações” e reforça a importância da “revolução” Herman José. O excerto de Woody Allen é retirado do filme “Play It Again, Sam” (1972).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Jimmy Brogan—former writer and booker for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and longtime friend of Mark Schiff—joins hosts Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell on an all-new episode of We Think It's Funny. They dive into Jimmy's incredible journey in comedy, his close bond with Mark (including being there for the birth of his kids), and his time being managed by Jack Rollins, the legendary comedy manager behind Woody Allen and so many others. They also all share worst audition bomb stories. It's a funny, heartfelt, and fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in now!

Our Farrow v Allen series continues with four more collaborations: September (1987), Another Woman (1988), Oedipus Wrecks (1989, part of the anthology movie New York Stories), and Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). We count the ways in which Allen mashes up his favourite playwrights, filmmakers, and Russian novelists, trace the development of Allen's "survivor" theme through these movies, and discuss the different flavours of invisible that Farrow brings to them. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, Charles Burnett, in town to present De Sica's Bicycle Thieves and a 4K restoration of his own Killer of Sheep, tells us about the cost of art and the time someone stole his bicycle.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s: SEPTEMBER (1987) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 24m 17s: ANOTHER WOMAN (1988) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 44m 29s: “Oedipus Wrecks” segment of NEW YORK STORIES (1989) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 57m 33s: CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (1989) [dir. Woody Allen] 1h 20m 24s:  Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto: Vittorio De Sica's The Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Charles Burnett's Killer of Sheep (1978), both introduced by Charles Burnett at TIFF Lightbox ++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

In this episode, SAG Award-winning actress Caroline Aaron shares what it was like growing up Jewish in the South, dining out gratis, thanks to her father's work as a restaurant supplier before his untimely death, and the subsequent Southern meals lovingly prepared by her family's African-American housekeeper—including fried chicken and a distinctive red/orange matzoh ball soup at Passover. She reflects on her activist single mother's influence, dinner table conversations centered on social justice, and the values that shaped her. Caroline also discusses her work with legendary directors like Mike Nichols, Woody Allen, and Tim Burton, and recalls Uta Hagen's unforgettable advice about food and acting. Join me for a vibrant, funny, and heartfelt conversation with one of the most prolific and versatile actresses of stage, screen, and television.Don't forget to follow all of the social media!  @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook  www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandonSubscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

Hour 1 The Knicks lost big at home Saturday, despite being up 2-1 in the series where they've rarely led. Boomer blamed nerves and Robinson's poor free throws. Jerry's first update included postgame sound from the Knicks' MSG loss. The Pacers are up 3-1 on the Cavs. OKC beat Denver in a low-scoring game. The Yankees beat the A's with Ben Rice's grand slam. Lindor homered in the Mets' win over the Cubs. Torrens got hit in the groin despite a cup. Dart asked reporters to introduce themselves at his press conference. The hour ended with Knicks calls; Boomer thinks opponents enjoy playing at MSG. A caller said Jerry wore a Porzingis jersey when filling in. Hour 2 Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, placed 3rd in Miss Maine; Belichick sat with her father, who is younger than him. UNC denied banning her from their football facility. A caller complained about excessive NBA 3-pointers. Jerry's update included bringing a Porzingis jersey to tease Boomer. The Pacers are up 3-1 against the injured Mitchell and the Cavs. Nimmo homered as the Mets beat the Cubs with a 4-run eighth. Baty hit two homers Saturday. Rice's grand slam helped the Yankees beat the A's; Judge noted many Yankees fans in Sacramento. On Mother's Day, Jung homered with his mom watching his brother on the other team. The hour ended with a clip of Schoen confirming his draft pick to Daboll and discussion about the Giants' reportedly difficult interview with Shedeur Sanders. Hour 3 We covered the Knicks-Celtics series and the Mets and Yankees both winning their weekend series. Judge is still playing exceptionally well. Boomer wants Anunoby to shoot more for the Knicks. Jerry's update led with the Cowboys-Eagles NFL opener. Dart mentioned seeing Hard Knocks clips on TikTok. Carr retired from the NFL and the Saints. Mitchell Robinson posted on Instagram, expressing indifference to opinions. Mendoza praised Lindor's home run in the Mets' win over the Cubs. Rice hit a grand slam as the Yankees beat the A's. The hour concluded with Boomer's participation in Burrow's golf tournament, which Burrow missed due to illness. Hour 4 Tonight's Knicks game is crucial; a loss suggests the series is over, while a win to go up 3-1 makes a comeback unlikely. Boomer questions why Knicks fans face constant tension. Towns might have a broken finger, stating, "it is what it is." Gio thinks Boomer is too pessimistic about tonight's game. There are rumors about Woody Allen being banned from MSG. They discussed the "curse of Fat Joe," with Boomer planning to freeze the Porzingis jersey to counter it. Before Jerry's update, they spoke with Ed Randall about prostate tests at tomorrow's Mets game. Jerry previewed Knicks-Celtics game four. Rice hit another grand slam as the Yankees beat the A's, with Judge going 4-for-5. Boomer questioned Sims' absence after recently becoming the Yankees announcer. The Cowboys and Eagles will open the NFL season. Anthony's graduation speech at Syracuse included, "when in doubt, stay Melo." The Moment of the Day highlighted the Rangers' freezer jersey strategy failing. The show ended with Boomer's disbelief at Sims' early time off.

Tonight's Knicks game is crucial; a loss suggests the series is over, while a win to go up 3-1 makes a comeback unlikely. Boomer questions why Knicks fans face constant tension. Towns might have a broken finger, stating, "it is what it is." Gio thinks Boomer is too pessimistic about tonight's game. There are rumors about Woody Allen being banned from MSG. They discussed the "curse of Fat Joe," with Boomer planning to freeze the Porzingis jersey to counter it. Before Jerry's update, they spoke with Ed Randall about prostate tests at tomorrow's Mets game. Jerry previewed Knicks-Celtics game four. Rice hit another grand slam as the Yankees beat the A's, with Judge going 4-for-5. Boomer questioned Sims' absence after recently becoming the Yankees announcer. The Cowboys and Eagles will open the NFL season. Anthony's graduation speech at Syracuse included, "when in doubt, stay Melo." The Moment of the Day highlighted the Rangers' freezer jersey strategy failing. The show ended with Boomer's disbelief at Sims' early time off.

Gio thinks Boomer is being too negative this morning about tonight's game. We wondered if Woody Allen still goes to games but there are a few rumors that he was banned from MSG. We also talked about the curse of Fat Joe. Wherever he goes, our New York teams lose. Boomer is going to combat the Fat Joe jinx by putting the Porzingis jersey in the freezer.

In questa edizione Alessandro Tini dialoga con Nidesh Lawtoo, professore ordinario all'Università di Leida, esperto di imitazione e autore di opere fondamentali sul neofascismo, l'empatia e il contagio sociale. Originario di San Vittore, Lawtoo conduce da anni una ricerca internazionale su come l'essere umano imita e si lascia contagiare, emotivamente e politicamente.A partire dal suo nuovo libro Homo mimeticus, Lawtoo spiega perché, in tempi di crisi, le scienze umane sono più che mai necessarie per sviluppare pensiero critico. Dall'Olanda, dove lavora in un centro interdisciplinare, commenta la deriva autoritaria negli USA e la pressione sulla libertà accademica, sottolineando il ruolo decisivo dell'educazione.Riflettendo sull'imitazione anche attraverso il film Zelig di Woody Allen e le teorie del filosofo René Girard, il professore invita a riconoscere le dinamiche mimetiche che influenzano desideri, ideologie e relazioni sociali. Svela anche l'influenza culturale (e politica) di Girard su figure chiave come il vicepresidente americano J.D. Vance, dimostrando come la teoria mimetica possa essere interpretata e strumentalizzata.Con un approccio dialogico e interdisciplinare, Lawtoo promuove studi per analizzare la società contemporanea, dai neuroni specchio all'intelligenza artificiale, sempre più capaci di imitare – e condizionare – l'essere umano.

Adam kicks off the show with writer and director George Gallo to discuss his 2020 film The Comeback Trail, which is currently topping the charts on Paramount+. They also dive into Gallo's all-time classic Midnight Run, the importance of studying classic cinema for aspiring filmmakers, their shared admiration for Woody Allen, and a nostalgic look back at the claymation series Davey and Goliath.Next, comedian Gary Owen joins Adam in the studio to talk about his stand-up special No S, their recent show at the Ryman with Kid Rock, and some hilarious run-ins involving David Hasselhoff. They also touch on the strange coincidence of Gary and his opener having daughters with the same name, and the idea of maintaining “plausible deniability” by avoiding other comedians' material. Gary shares stories about joining the Navy, and how he managed to serve while simultaneously hosting a TV show.Later, Adam, Gary, and Jason “Mayhem” Miller tackle some of the day's top news stories, covering everything from Catholic priests and Alcatraz to Smokey Robinson. The conversation wraps up with talk about Boba and Poke, Richard Dreyfuss' grandfather, and the film The Rock. Get it on.FOR MORE WITH GARY OWEN:INSTAGRAM: @garyowencomedyYOUTUBE: @garyowencomTWITTER: @garyowencomedyWEBSITE: garyowen.liveFOR MORE WITH GEORGE GALLO:MOVIE: The Comeback Trail (Hulu)FOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER:INSTAGRAM: @mayhemmillerTWITTER: @mayhemmillerThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvRuffGreens.com - Use promo code “Adam”SHOPIFY.COM/carollaLIVE SHOWS: May 24 - Bellflower, CAMay 30 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)May 31 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)June 1 - Spokane, WA (2 shows)June 13 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)June 14 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead's publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he's supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America's West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties', a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinking, free speech and artistic liberty, seems even more precious now in the light of recent events. All sorts are discussed here, these being some of the highlights …  … how the Summer of Love of ‘67 actually happened in the Fall of ‘66 in Haight-Ashbury. … “rigid, stagnant, terrifying”: early ‘60s America before the revolution.  … the three key cities that “experimented with freedom”. ... how San Francisco “cherished strangeness” and had a self-proclaimed ruler, Emperor Norton, who created his own currency. … how the Grateful Dead - “the ultimate example of the bohemian pulse writ large in music” – spent $1m building a sound system when they were earning $125 a week. … the influence of Private Eye, Beyond The Fringe and That Was The Week That Was on British culture. And of Lenny Bruce, the Hungry I club, Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and Mort Sahl in America. … how Rebel Without A Cause and the Wild One helped establish the West Coast as rebellious. … “there are two flags of freedom – one to make as much money as possible, the other to be as open-minded and thoughtful about everything”. … Eisenhower said “in God we trust!” But which God? … the entire security for the 25,000 crowd at the Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park was two mounted policemen. … “nothing is more fun than researching”. ... how the counter-culture was created with very little money or technology. Order the Last Great Dream here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Great-Dream-Bohemians-Hippies/dp/0306835665Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead's publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he's supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America's West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties', a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinking, free speech and artistic liberty, seems even more precious now in the light of recent events. All sorts are discussed here, these being some of the highlights …  … how the Summer of Love of ‘67 actually happened in the Fall of ‘66 in Haight-Ashbury. … “rigid, stagnant, terrifying”: early ‘60s America before the revolution.  … the three key cities that “experimented with freedom”. ... how San Francisco “cherished strangeness” and had a self-proclaimed ruler, Emperor Norton, who created his own currency. … how the Grateful Dead - “the ultimate example of the bohemian pulse writ large in music” – spent $1m building a sound system when they were earning $125 a week. … the influence of Private Eye, Beyond The Fringe and That Was The Week That Was on British culture. And of Lenny Bruce, the Hungry I club, Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and Mort Sahl in America. … how Rebel Without A Cause and the Wild One helped establish the West Coast as rebellious. … “there are two flags of freedom – one to make as much money as possible, the other to be as open-minded and thoughtful about everything”. … Eisenhower said “in God we trust!” But which God? … the entire security for the 25,000 crowd at the Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park was two mounted policemen. … “nothing is more fun than researching”. ... how the counter-culture was created with very little money or technology. Order the Last Great Dream here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Great-Dream-Bohemians-Hippies/dp/0306835665Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead's publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he's supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America's West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties', a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinking, free speech and artistic liberty, seems even more precious now in the light of recent events. All sorts are discussed here, these being some of the highlights …  … how the Summer of Love of ‘67 actually happened in the Fall of ‘66 in Haight-Ashbury. … “rigid, stagnant, terrifying”: early ‘60s America before the revolution.  … the three key cities that “experimented with freedom”. ... how San Francisco “cherished strangeness” and had a self-proclaimed ruler, Emperor Norton, who created his own currency. … how the Grateful Dead - “the ultimate example of the bohemian pulse writ large in music” – spent $1m building a sound system when they were earning $125 a week. … the influence of Private Eye, Beyond The Fringe and That Was The Week That Was on British culture. And of Lenny Bruce, the Hungry I club, Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and Mort Sahl in America. … how Rebel Without A Cause and the Wild One helped establish the West Coast as rebellious. … “there are two flags of freedom – one to make as much money as possible, the other to be as open-minded and thoughtful about everything”. … Eisenhower said “in God we trust!” But which God? … the entire security for the 25,000 crowd at the Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park was two mounted policemen. … “nothing is more fun than researching”. ... how the counter-culture was created with very little money or technology. Order the Last Great Dream here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Great-Dream-Bohemians-Hippies/dp/0306835665Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Après Ariane Ascaride et Philippine Pierre Brossolette, Marie-Christine Barrault et Hinda Abdelaoui interprètent tour à tour la figure de l'avocate et militante Gisèle Halimi dans une pièce mise en scène par Léna Paugam à la Scala.  Adaptée de la série d'entretiens que la journaliste Annick Cojean a menée avec Gisèle Halimi et publiés aux éditions Grasset en 2020, cette mise en scène déroule la vie et les combats féministes de la célèbre avocate, de la rébellion au sein de sa famille jusqu'aux bancs de l'Assemblée nationale. Gisèle Halimi, (née Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb) était une avocate et militante féministe et femme politique franco-tunisienne. Née en 1927 à La Goulette, une ville située à une dizaine de kilomètres de Tunis, dans une famille traditionnelle, rien ne la prédestinait à ce destin. Elle s'engage dès son plus jeune âge pour la justice et les causes féministes. À dix ans, elle entame, dans sa propre famille, une grève de la faim pour protester contre les tâches ménagères qu'on lui imposait à la maison, à elle et à sa sœur ! À quinze ans, elle refuse un mariage arrangé avec un marchand d'huile. Gisèle Halimi : « N'ayez pas peur d'être féministe ! C'est un mot magnifique ! »Dans les années 1950, elle défend des militants de l'indépendance de l'Algérie, comme Djamila Boupacha, militante du FNL accusée d'avoir tenté de commettre un attentat, torturée et violée en prison par des soldats français. Puis, Gisèle Halimi devient très célèbre en devenant la seule avocate à signer le manifeste des 343 en 1971, un texte réunissant des femmes qui déclarent avoir déjà avorté. L'avortement était alors fortement réprimé en France. Elle défend des femmes accusées d'avortement illégal lors du procès de Bobigny en 1972, dont la jeune Marie-Claire alors âgée de 16 ans et tombée enceinte à la suite d'un viol. Trois des cinq accusées seront acquittées, une quatrième écopera d'une peine de prison avec sursis. Ce procès aura un grand retentissement et contribuera à l'instauration de la loi Veil sur l'interruption de grossesse en 1974. À lire aussi17 janvier 1975 : la loi Veil dépénalise l'avortement en FrancePar la suite, elle fonde le mouvement Choisir la cause des femmes aux côtés de Simone de Beauvoir. Elle tiendra un rôle déterminant sur la qualification du mot « viol » ainsi qu'à la pénalisation de ce crime. Elle militera également pour l'égalité des droits des homosexuels et pour l'abolition de la peine de mort. Proche de François Mitterrand, elle sera élue députée lors des élections législatives de 1981.  Dans cette pièce, Gisèle Halimi est interprétée par deux comédiennes : Hinda Abdelaoui et Marie-Christine Barrault.  Moi, j'ai peu été militante.  Je me félicitais pour tout le travail que les militantes faisaient pour nous, les femmes. Mais je me suis toujours cachée derrière le fait qu'étant actrice, je pouvais militer à ma manière à travers les rôles que je choisissais. Marie-Christine Barrault Invitée : Marie-Christine Barrault, comédienne. Elle joue le rôle de Gisèle Halimi.Marie-Christine Barrault est née en 1944 à Paris. Nièce du comédien et metteur en scène Jean-Louis Barrault, elle se consacre exclusivement au théâtre jusqu'en 1968. Elle se fait ensuite connaître dans les années 70 grâce à son rôle dans le film Cousin, cousine qui lui vaut une nomination à l'Oscar de la meilleure actrice. Elle joue avec de grands réalisateurs : Eric Rohmer, Yves Robert, Woody Allen, André Delvaux, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Christophe Honoré ou encore Emmanuelle Devos. Le spectacle Gisèle Halimi, une farouche liberté est mis en scène par Léna Paugam. Il est à voir à La Scala Paris du 2 au 31 mai 2025 pus du 5 au 27 juillet à la Scala Provence à Avignon. Programmation musicale : l'artiste Colt avec le titre « Lionnes ».

Après Ariane Ascaride et Philippine Pierre Brossolette, Marie-Christine Barrault et Hinda Abdelaoui interprètent tour à tour la figure de l'avocate et militante Gisèle Halimi dans une pièce mise en scène par Léna Paugam à la Scala.  Adaptée de la série d'entretiens que la journaliste Annick Cojean a menée avec Gisèle Halimi et publiés aux éditions Grasset en 2020, cette mise en scène déroule la vie et les combats féministes de la célèbre avocate, de la rébellion au sein de sa famille jusqu'aux bancs de l'Assemblée nationale. Gisèle Halimi, (née Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb) était une avocate et militante féministe et femme politique franco-tunisienne. Née en 1927 à La Goulette, une ville située à une dizaine de kilomètres de Tunis, dans une famille traditionnelle, rien ne la prédestinait à ce destin. Elle s'engage dès son plus jeune âge pour la justice et les causes féministes. À dix ans, elle entame, dans sa propre famille, une grève de la faim pour protester contre les tâches ménagères qu'on lui imposait à la maison, à elle et à sa sœur ! À quinze ans, elle refuse un mariage arrangé avec un marchand d'huile. Gisèle Halimi : « N'ayez pas peur d'être féministe ! C'est un mot magnifique ! »Dans les années 1950, elle défend des militants de l'indépendance de l'Algérie, comme Djamila Boupacha, militante du FNL accusée d'avoir tenté de commettre un attentat, torturée et violée en prison par des soldats français. Puis, Gisèle Halimi devient très célèbre en devenant la seule avocate à signer le manifeste des 343 en 1971, un texte réunissant des femmes qui déclarent avoir déjà avorté. L'avortement était alors fortement réprimé en France. Elle défend des femmes accusées d'avortement illégal lors du procès de Bobigny en 1972, dont la jeune Marie-Claire alors âgée de 16 ans et tombée enceinte à la suite d'un viol. Trois des cinq accusées seront acquittées, une quatrième écopera d'une peine de prison avec sursis. Ce procès aura un grand retentissement et contribuera à l'instauration de la loi Veil sur l'interruption de grossesse en 1974. À lire aussi17 janvier 1975 : la loi Veil dépénalise l'avortement en FrancePar la suite, elle fonde le mouvement Choisir la cause des femmes aux côtés de Simone de Beauvoir. Elle tiendra un rôle déterminant sur la qualification du mot « viol » ainsi qu'à la pénalisation de ce crime. Elle militera également pour l'égalité des droits des homosexuels et pour l'abolition de la peine de mort. Proche de François Mitterrand, elle sera élue députée lors des élections législatives de 1981.  Dans cette pièce, Gisèle Halimi est interprétée par deux comédiennes : Hinda Abdelaoui et Marie-Christine Barrault.  Moi, j'ai peu été militante.  Je me félicitais pour tout le travail que les militantes faisaient pour nous, les femmes. Mais je me suis toujours cachée derrière le fait qu'étant actrice, je pouvais militer à ma manière à travers les rôles que je choisissais. Marie-Christine Barrault Invitée : Marie-Christine Barrault, comédienne. Elle joue le rôle de Gisèle Halimi.Marie-Christine Barrault est née en 1944 à Paris. Nièce du comédien et metteur en scène Jean-Louis Barrault, elle se consacre exclusivement au théâtre jusqu'en 1968. Elle se fait ensuite connaître dans les années 70 grâce à son rôle dans le film Cousin, cousine qui lui vaut une nomination à l'Oscar de la meilleure actrice. Elle joue avec de grands réalisateurs : Eric Rohmer, Yves Robert, Woody Allen, André Delvaux, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Christophe Honoré ou encore Emmanuelle Devos. Le spectacle Gisèle Halimi, une farouche liberté est mis en scène par Léna Paugam. Il est à voir à La Scala Paris du 2 au 31 mai 2025 pus du 5 au 27 juillet à la Scala Provence à Avignon. Programmation musicale : l'artiste Colt avec le titre « Lionnes ».

Much has been made of the hallucinatory qualities of OpenAI's ChatGPT product. But as the Wall Street Journal's resident authority on OpenAI, Keach Hagey notes, perhaps the most hallucinatory feature the $300 billion start-up co-founded by the deadly duo of Sam Altman and Elon Musk is its attempt to be simultaneously a for-profit and non-profit company. As Hagey notes, the double life of this double company reached a surreal climax this week when Altman announced that OpenAI was abandoning its promised for-profit conversion. So what, I asked Hagey, are the implications of this corporate volte-face for investors who have poured billions of real dollars into the non-profit in order to make a profit? Will they be Waiting For Godot to get their returns?As Hagey - whose excellent biography of Altman, The Optimist, is out in a couple of weeks - explains, this might be the story of the hubristic 2020's. She speaks of Altman's astonishingly (even for Silicon Valley) hubris in believing that he can get away with the alchemic conceit of inventing a multi trillion dollar for-profit non-profit company. Yes, you can be half-pregnant, Sam is promising us. But, as she warns, at some point this will be exposed as fantasy. The consequences might not exactly be another Enron or FTX, but it will have ramifications way beyond beyond Silicon Valley. What will happen, for example, if future investors aren't convinced by Altman's fantasy and OpenAI runs out of cash? Hagey suggests that the OpenAI story may ultimately become a political drama in which a MAGA President will be forced to bail out America's leading AI company. It's TikTok in reverse (imagine if Chinese investors try to acquire OpenAI). Rather than the conveniently devilish Elon Musk, my sense is that Sam Altman is auditioning to become the real Jay Gatsby of our roaring twenties. Last month, Keach Hagey told me that Altman's superpower is as a salesman. He can sell anything to anyone, she says. But selling a non-profit to for-profit venture capitalists might even be a bridge too far for Silicon Valley's most hallucinatory optimist. Five Key Takeaways * OpenAI has abandoned plans to convert from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure, with pressure coming from multiple sources including attorneys general of California and Delaware, and possibly influenced by Elon Musk's opposition.* This decision will likely make it more difficult for OpenAI to raise money, as investors typically want control over their investments. Despite this, Sam Altman claims SoftBank will still provide the second $30 billion chunk of funding that was previously contingent on the for-profit conversion.* The nonprofit structure creates inherent tensions within OpenAI's business model. As Hagey notes, "those contradictions are still there" after nearly destroying the company once before during Altman's brief firing.* OpenAI's leadership is trying to position this as a positive change, with plans to capitalize the nonprofit and launch new programs and initiatives. However, Hagey notes this is similar to what Altman did at Y Combinator, which eventually led to tensions there.* The decision is beneficial for competitors like XAI, Anthropic, and others with normal for-profit structures. Hagey suggests the most optimistic outcome would be OpenAI finding a way to IPO before "completely imploding," though how a nonprofit-controlled entity would do this remains unclear.Keach Hagey is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal's Media and Marketing Bureau in New York, where she focuses on the intersection of media and technology. Her stories often explore the relationships between tech platforms like Facebook and Google and the media. She was part of the team that broke the Facebook Files, a series that won a George Polk Award for Business Reporting, a Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting and a Deadline Award for public service. Her investigation into the inner workings of Google's advertising-technology business won recognition from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (Sabew). Previously, she covered the television industry for the Journal, reporting on large media companies such as 21st Century Fox, Time Warner and Viacom. She led a team that won a Sabew award for coverage of the power struggle inside Viacom. She is the author of “The King of Content: Sumner Redstone's Battle for Viacom, CBS and Everlasting Control of His Media Empire,” published by HarperCollins. Before joining the Journal, Keach covered media for Politico, the National in Abu Dhabi, CBS News and the Village Voice. She has a bachelor's and a master's in English literature from Stanford University. She lives in Irvington, N.Y., with her husband, three daughters and dog.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Full TranscriptAndrew Keen: Hello, everybody. It is May the 6th, a Tuesday, 2025. And the tech media is dominated today by OpenAI's plan to convert its for-profit business to a non-profit side. That's how the Financial Times is reporting it. New York Times says that OpenAI, and I'm quoting them, backtracks on plans to drop nonprofit control and the Wall Street Journal, always very authoritative on the tech front, leads with Open AI abandons planned for profit conversion. The Wall Street Journal piece is written by Keach Hagey, who is perhaps America's leading authority on OpenAI. She was on the show a couple of months ago talking about Sam Altman's superpower which is as a salesman. Keach is also the author of an upcoming book. It's out in a couple weeks, "The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI and the Race to Invent the Future." And I'm thrilled that Keach has been remarkably busy today, as you can imagine, found a few minutes to come onto the show. So, Keach, what is Sam selling here? You say he's a salesman. He's always selling something or other. What's the sell here?Keach Hagey: Well, the sell here is that this is not a big deal, right? The sell is that, this thing they've been trying to do for about a year, which is to make their company less weird, it's not gonna work. And as he was talking to the press yesterday, he was trying to suggest that they're still gonna be able to fundraise, that these folks that they promised that if you give us money, we're gonna convert to a for-profit and it's gonna be much more normal investment for you, but they're gonna get that money, which is you know, a pretty tough thing. So that's really, that's what he's selling is that this is not disruptive to the future of OpenAI.Andrew Keen: For people who are just listening, I'm looking at Keach's face, and I'm sensing that she's doing everything she can not to burst out laughing. Is that fair, Keach?Keach Hagey: Well, it'll remain to be seen, but I do think it will make it a lot harder for them to raise money. I mean, even Sam himself said as much during the talk yesterday that, you know, investors would like to be able to have some say over what happens to their money. And if you're controlled by a nonprofit organization, that's really tough. And what they were trying to do was convert to a new world where investors would have a seat at the table, because as we all remember, when Sam got briefly fired almost two years ago. The investors just helplessly sat on the sidelines and didn't have any say in the matter. Microsoft had absolutely no role to play other than kind of cajoling and offering him a job on the sidelines. So if you're gonna try to raise money, you really need to be able to promise some kind of control and that's become a lot harder.Andrew Keen: And the ramifications more broadly on this announcement will extend to Microsoft and Microsoft stock. I think their stock is down today. We'll come to that in a few minutes. Keach, there was an interesting piece in the week, this week on AI hallucinations are getting worse. Of course, OpenAI is the dominant AI company with their ChatGPT. But is this also kind of hallucination? What exactly is going on here? I have to admit, and I always thought, you know, I certainly know more about tech than I do about other subjects, which isn't always saying very much. But I mean, either you're a nonprofit or you're a for-profit, is there some sort of hallucinogenic process going on where Sam is trying to sell us on the idea that OpenAI is simultaneously a for profit and a nonprofit company?Keach Hagey: Well, that's kind of what it is right now. That's what it had sort of been since 2019 or when it spun up this strange structure where it had a for-profit underneath a nonprofit. And what we saw in the firing is that that doesn't hold. There's gonna come a moment when those two worlds are going to collide and it nearly destroyed the company. To be challenging going forward is that that basic destabilization that like unstable structure remains even though now everything is so much bigger there's so much more money coursing through and it's so important for the economy. It's a dangerous position.Andrew Keen: It's not so dangerous, you seem still faintly amused. I have to admit, I'm more than faintly amused, it's not too bothersome for us because we don't have any money in OpenAI. But for SoftBank and the other participants in the recent $40 billion round of investment in OpenAI, this must be, to say the least, rather disconcerting.Keach Hagey: That was one of the biggest surprises from the press conference yesterday. Sam Altman was asked point blank, is SoftBank still going to give you this sort of second chunk, this $30 billion second chunk that was contingent upon being able to convert to a for-profit, and he said, quite simply, yes. Who knows what goes on in behind the scenes? I think we're gonna find out probably a lot more about that. There are many unanswered questions, but it's not great, right? It's definitely not great for investors.Andrew Keen: Well, you have to guess at the very minimum, SoftBank would be demanding better terms. They're not just going to do the same thing. I mean, it suddenly it suddenly gives them an additional ace in their hand in terms of negotiation. I mean this is not some sort of little startup. This is 30 or 40 billion dollars. I mean it's astonishing number. And presumably the non-public conversations are very interesting. I'm sure, Keach, you would like to know what's being said.Keach Hagey: Don't know yet, but I think your analysis is pretty smart on this matter.Andrew Keen: So if you had to guess, Sam is the consummate salesman. What did he tell SoftBank before April to close the round? And what is he telling them now? I mean, how has the message changed?Keach Hagey: One of the things that we see a little bit about this from the messaging that he gave to the world yesterday, which is this is going to be a simpler structure. It is going to be slightly more normal structure. They are changing the structure a little bit. So although the non-profit is going to remain in charge, the thing underneath it, the for-profit, is going change its structure a little bit and become kind of a little more normal. It's not going to have this capped profit thing where, you know, the investors are capped at 100 times what they put in. So parts of it are gonna become more normal. For employees, it's probably gonna be easier for them to get equity and things like that. So I'm sure that that's part of what he's selling, that this new structure is gonna be a little bit better, but it's not gonna be as good as what they were trying to do.Andrew Keen: Can Sam? I mean, clearly he has sold it. I mean as we joked earlier when we talked, Sam could sell ice to the Laplanders or sand to the Saudis. But these people know Sam. It's no secret that he's a remarkable salesman. That means that sometimes you have to think carefully about what he's saying. What's the impact on him? To what extent is this decision one more chip on the Altman brand?Keach Hagey: It's a setback for sure, and it's kind of a win for Elon Musk, his rival.Andrew Keen: Right.Keach Hagey: Elon has been suing him, Elon has been trying to block this very conversion. And in the end, it seems like it was actually the attorneys general of California and Delaware that really put the nail in the coffin here. So there's still a lot to find out about exactly how it all shook out. There were actually huge campaigns as well, like in the streets, billboards, posters. Polls saying, trying to put pressure on the attorney general to block this thing. So it was a broad coalition, I think, that opposed the conversion, and you can even see that a little bit in their speech. But you got to admit that Elon probably looked at this and was happy.Andrew Keen: And I'm sure Elon used his own X platform to promote his own agenda. Is this an example, Keach, in a weird kind of way of the plebiscitary politics now of Silicon Valley is that titans like Altman and Musk are fighting out complex corporate economic battles in the naked public of social media.Keach Hagey: Yes, in the naked public of social media, but what we're also seeing here is that it's sort of, it's become through the apparatus of government. So we're seeing, you know, Elon is in the Doge office and this conversion is really happening in the state AG's houses. So that's what's sort interesting to me is these like private fights have now expanded to fill both state and federal government.Andrew Keen: Last time we talked, I couldn't find the photo, but there was a wonderful photo of, I think it was Larry Ellison and Sam Altman in the Oval Office with Trump. And Ellison looked very excited. He looked extremely old as well. And Altman looked very awkward. And it's surprising to see Altman look awkward because generally he doesn't. Has Trump played a role in this or is he keeping out of it?Keach Hagey: As far as my current reporting right now, we have no reporting that Trump himself was directly involved. I can't go further than that right now.Andrew Keen: Meaning that you know something that you're not willing to ignore.Keach Hagey: Just I hope you keep your subscription to the Wall Street Journal on what role the White House played, I would say. But as far as that awkwardness, I don't know if you noticed that there was a box that day for Masa Yoshison to see.Andrew Keen: Oh yeah, and Son was in the office too, right, that was the third person.Keach Hagey: So it was a box in the podium, which I think contributed to the awkwardness of the day, because he's not a tall man.Andrew Keen: Right. To put it politely. The way that OpenAI spun it, in classic Sam Altman terms, is new funding to build towards AGI. So it's their Altman-esque use of the public to vindicate this new investment, is this just more quote unquote, and this is my word. You don't have to agree with it. Just sales pitch or might even be dishonesty here. I mean, the reality is, is new funding to build towards AGI, which is, artificial general intelligence. It's not new funding, to build toward AGI. It's new funding to build towards OpenAI, there's no public benefit of any of this, is there?Keach Hagey: Well, what they're saying is that the nonprofit will be capitalized and will sort of be hiring up and doing a bunch more things that it wasn't really doing. We'll have programs and initiatives and all of that. Which really, as someone who studied Sam's life, this sounds really a lot like what he did at Y Combinator. When he was head of Y Combinator, he also spun up a nonprofit arm, which is actually what OpenAI grew out of. So I think in Sam's mind, a nonprofit there's a place to go. Sort of hash out your ideas, it's a place to kind of have pet projects grow. That's where he did things like his UBI study. So I can sort of see that once the AGs are like, this is not gonna happen, he's like, great, we'll just make a big nonprofit and I'll get to do all these projects I've always wanted to do.Andrew Keen: Didn't he get thrown out of Y Combinator by Paul Graham for that?Keach Hagey: Yes, a little bit. You know, I would say there's a general mutiny for too much of that kind of stuff. Yeah, it's true. People didn't love it, and they thought that he took his eye off the ball. A little bit because one of those projects became OpenAI, and he became kind of obsessed with it and stopped paying attention. So look, maybe OpenAI will spawn the next thing, right? And he'll get distracted by that and move on.Andrew Keen: No coincidence, of course, that Sam went on to become a CEO of OpenAI. What does it mean for the broader AI ecosystem? I noted earlier you brought up Microsoft. I mean, I think you've already written on this and lots of other people have written about the fact that the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft has cooled dramatically. As well as between Nadella and Altman. What does this mean for Microsoft? Is it a big deal?Keach Hagey: They have been hashing this out for months. So it is a big deal in that it will change the structure of their most important partner. But even before this, Microsoft and OpenAI were sort of locked in negotiations over how large and how Microsoft's stake in this new OpenAI will be valued. And that still has to be determined, regardless of whether it's a non-profit or a for-profit in charge. And their interests are diverging. So those negotiations are not as warm as they maybe would have been a few years ago.Andrew Keen: It's a form of polyamory, isn't it? Like we have in Silicon Valley, everyone has sex with everybody else, to put it politely.Keach Hagey: Well, OpenAI does have a new partner in Oracle. And I would expect them to have many more in terms of cloud computing partners going forward. It's just too much risk for any one company to build these huge and expensive data centers, not knowing that OpenAI is going to exist in a certain number of years. So they have to diversify.Andrew Keen: Keach, you know, this is amusing and entertaining and Altman is a remarkable individual, able to sell anything to anyone. But at what point are we really on the Titanic here? And there is such a thing as an iceberg, a real thing, whatever Donald Trump or other manufacturers of ontologies might suggest. At some point, this thing is going to end in a massive disaster.Keach Hagey: Are you talking about the Existence Force?Andrew Keen: I'm not talking about the Titanic, I'm talking about OpenAI. I mean, Parmi Olson, who's the other great authority on OpenAI, who won the FT Book of the Year last year, she's been on the show a couple of times, she wrote in Bloomberg that OpenAI can't have its money both ways, and that's what Sam is trying to do. My point is that we can all point out, excuse me, the contradictions and the hypocrisy and all the rest of it. But there are laws of gravity when it comes to economics. And at a certain point, this thing is going to crash, isn't it? I mean, what's the metaphor? Is it Enron? Is it Sam Bankman-Fried? What kind of examples in history do we need to look at to try and figure out what really is going on here?Keach Hagey: That's certainly one possibility, and there are a good number of people who believe that.Andrew Keen: Believe what, Enron or Sam Bankman-Fried?Keach Hagey: Oh, well, the internal tensions cannot hold, right? I don't know if fraud is even necessary so much as just, we've seen it, we've already seen it happen once, right, the company almost completely collapsed one time and those contradictions are still there.Andrew Keen: And when you say it happened, is that when Sam got pushed out or was that another or something else?Keach Hagey: No, no, that's it, because Sam almost got pushed out and then all of the funders would go away. So Sam needs to be there for them to continue raising money in the way that they have been raising money. And that's really going to be the question. How long can that go on? He's a young man, could go on a very long time. But yeah, I think that really will determine whether it's a disaster or not.Andrew Keen: But how long can it go on? I mean, how long could Sam have it both ways? Well, there's a dream. I mean maybe he can close this last round. I mean he's going to need to raise more than $40 billion. This is such a competitive space. Tens of billions of dollars are being invested almost on a monthly basis. So this is not the end of the road, this $40-billion investment.Keach Hagey: Oh, no. And you know, there's talk of IPO at some point, maybe not even that far away. I don't even let me wrap my mind around what it would be for like a nonprofit to have a controlling share at a public company.Andrew Keen: More hallucinations economically, Keach.Keach Hagey: But I mean, IPO is the exit for investors, right? That's the model, that is the Silicon Valley model. So it's going to have to come to that one way or another.Andrew Keen: But how does it work internally? I mean, for the guys, the sales guys, the people who are actually doing the business at OpenAI, they've been pretty successful this year. The numbers are astonishing. But how is this gonna impact if it's a nonprofit? How does this impact the process of selling, of building product, of all the other internal mechanics of this high-priced startup?Keach Hagey: I don't think it will affect it enormously in the short term. It's really just a question of can they continue to raise money for the enormous amount of compute that they need. So so far, he's been able to do that, right? And if that slows up in any way, they're going to be in trouble. Because as Sam has said many times, AI has to be cheap to be actually useful. So in order to, you know, for it to be widespread, for to flow like water, all of those things, it's got to be cheap and that's going to require massive investment in data centers.Andrew Keen: But how, I mean, ultimately people are putting money in so that they get the money back. This is not a nonprofit endeavor to put 40 billion from SoftBank. SoftBank is not in the nonprofit business. So they're gonna need their money back and the only way they generally, in my understanding, getting money back is by going public, especially with these numbers. How can a nonprofit go public?Keach Hagey: It's a great question. That's what I'm just phrasing. I mean, this is, you know, you talk to folks, this is what's like off in the misty distance for them. It's an, it's a fascinating question and one that we're gonna try to answer this week.Andrew Keen: But you look amused. I'm no financial genius. Everyone must be asking the same question.Keach Hagey: Well, the way that they've said it is that the for-profit will be, will have a, the non-profit will control the for profit and be the largest shareholder in it, but the rest of the shares could be held by public markets theoretically. That's a great question though.Andrew Keen: And lawyers all over the world must be wrapping their hands. I mean, in the very best case, it's gonna be lawsuits on this, people suing them up the wazoo.Keach Hagey: It's absolutely true. You should see my inbox right now. It's just like layers, layers, layer.Andrew Keen: Yeah, my wife. My wife is the head of litigation. I don't know if I should be saying this publicly anyway, I am. She's the head of Litigation at Google. And she lost some of her senior people and they all went over to AI. I'm big, I'm betting that they regret going over there can't be much fun being a lawyer at OpenAI.Keach Hagey: I don't know, I think it'd be great fun. I think you'd have like enormous challenges and have lots of billable hours.Andrew Keen: Unless, of course, they're personally being sued.Keach Hagey: Hopefully not. I mean, look, it is a strange and unprecedented situation.Andrew Keen: To what extent is this, if not Shakespearean, could have been written by some Greek dramatist? To what extend is this symbolic of all the hype and salesmanship and dishonesty of Silicon Valley? And in a sense, maybe this is a final scene or a penultimate scene in the Silicon Valley story of doing good for the world. And yet, of course, reaping obscene profit.Keach Hagey: I think it's a little bit about trying to have your cake and eat it too, right? Trying to have the aura of altruism, but also make something and make a lot of money. And what it seems like today is that if you started as a nonprofit, it's like a black hole. You can never get out. There's no way to get out, and that idea was just like maybe one step too clever when they set it up in the beginning, right. It seemed like too good to be true because it was. And it might end up really limiting the growth of the company.Andrew Keen: Is Sam completely in charge here? I mean, a number of the founders have left. Musk, of course, when you and I talked a couple of months ago, OpenAI came out of conversations between Musk and Sam. Is he doing this on his own? Does he have lieutenants, people who he can rely on?Keach Hagey: Yeah, I mean, he does. He has a number of folks that have been there, you know, a long time.Andrew Keen: Who are they? I mean, do we know their names?Keach Hagey: Oh, sure. Yeah. I mean, like Brad Lightcap and Jason Kwon and, you know, just they're they're Greg Brockman, of course, still there. So there are a core group of executives that have that have been there pretty much from the beginning, close to it, that he does trust. But if you're asking, like, is Sam really in control of this whole thing? I believe the answer is yes. Right. He is on the board of this nonprofit, and that nonprofit will choose the board of the for-profit. So as long as that's the case, he's in charge.Andrew Keen: How divided is OpenAI? I mean, one of the things that came out of the big crisis, what was it, 18 months ago when they tried to push him out, was it was clearly a profoundly divided company between those who believed in the nonprofit mission versus the for-profit mission. Are those divisions still as acute within the company itself? It must be growing. I don't know how many thousands of people work.Keach Hagey: It has grown very fast. It is not as acute in my experience. There was a time when it was really sort of a warring of tribes. And after the blip, as they call it, a lot of those more safety focused people, people that subscribe to effective altruism, left or were kind of pushed out. So Sam took over and kind of cleaned house.Andrew Keen: But then aren't those people also very concerned that it appears as if Sam's having his cake and eating it, having it both ways, talking about the company being a non-profit but behaving as if it is a for-profit?Keach Hagey: Oh, yeah, they're very concerned. In fact, a number of them have signed on to this open letter to the attorneys general that dropped, I don't know, a week and a half ago, something like that. You can see a number of former OpenAI employees, whistleblowers and others, saying this very thing, you know, that the AG should block this because it was supposed to be a charitable mission from the beginning. And no amount of fancy footwork is gonna make it okay to toss that overboard.Andrew Keen: And I mean, in the best possible case, can Sam, the one thing I think you and I talked about last time is Sam clearly does, he's not driven by money. There's something else. There's some other demonic force here. Could he theoretically reinvent the company so that it becomes a kind of AI overlord, a nonprofit AI overlord for our 21st century AI age?Keach Hagey: Wow, well I think he sometimes thinks of it as like an AI layer and you know, is this my overlord? Might be, you know.Andrew Keen: As long as it's not made in China, I hope it's made in India or maybe in Detroit or something.Keach Hagey: It's a very old one, so it's OK. But it's really my attention overlord, right? Yeah, so I don't know about the AI overlord part. Although it's interesting, Sam from the very beginning has wanted there to be a democratic process to control what decision, what kind of AI gets built and what are the guardrails for AGI. As long as he's there.Andrew Keen: As long as he's the one determining it, right?Keach Hagey: We talked about it a lot in the very beginning of the company when things were smaller and not so crazy. And what really strikes me is he doesn't really talk about that much anymore. But what we did just see is some advocacy organizations that kind of function in that exact way. They have voters all over the world and they all voted on, hey, we want you guys to go and try to that ended up having this like democratic structure for deciding the future of AI and used it to kind of block what he was trying to do.Andrew Keen: What are the implications for OpenAI's competitors? There's obviously Anthropic. Microsoft, we talked about a little bit, although it's a partner and a competitor simultaneously. And then of course there's Google. I assume this is all good news for the competition. And of course XAI.Keach Hagey: It is good news, especially for a company like XAI. I was just speaking to an XAI investor today who was crowing. Yeah, because those companies don't have this weird structure. Only OpenAI has this strange nonprofit structure. So if you are an investor who wants to have some exposure to AI, it might just not be worth the headache to deal with the uncertainty around the nonprofit, even though OpenAI is like the clear leader. It might be a better bet to invest in Anthropic or XAI or something else that has just a normal for-profit structure.Andrew Keen: Yeah. And it's hard to actually quote unquote out-Trump, Elon Musk on economic subterfuge. But Altman seems to have done that. I mean, Musk, what he folded X into XAI. It was a little bit of controversy, but he seems to got away with it. So there is a deep hostility between these two men, which I'm assuming is being compounded by this process.Keach Hagey: Absolutely. Again, this is a win for Elon. All these legal cases and Elon trying to buy OpenAI. I remember that bid a few months ago where he actually put a number on it. All that was about trying to block the for-profit conversion because he's trying to stop OpenAI and its tracks. He also claims they've abandoned their mission, but it's always important to note that it's coming from a competitor.Andrew Keen: Could that be a way out of this seeming box? Keach, a company like XAI or Microsoft or Google, or that probably wouldn't happen on the antitrust front, would buy OpenAI as maybe a nonprofit and then transform it into a for-profit company?Keach Hagey: Maybe you and Sam should get together and hash that out. That's the kind ofAndrew Keen: Well Sam, I'm available to be hired if you're watching. I'll probably charge less than your current consigliere. What's his name? Who's the consiglieri who's working with him on this?Keach Hagey: You mean Chris Lehane?Andrew Keen: Yes, Chris Lehane, the ego.Keach Hagey: Um,Andrew Keen: How's Lehane holding up in this? Do you think he's getting any sleep?Keach Hagey: Well, he's like a policy guy. I'm sure this has been challenging for everybody. But look, you are pointing to something that I think is real, which is there will probably be consolidation at some point down the line in AI.Andrew Keen: I mean, I know you're not an expert on the maybe sort of corporate legal stuff, but is it in theory possible to buy a nonprofit? I don't even know how you buy a non-profit and then turn it into a for-profit. I mean is that one way out of this, this cul-de-sac?Keach Hagey: I really don't know the answer to that question, to be honest with you. I can't think of another example of it happening. So I'm gonna go with no, but I don't now.Andrew Keen: There are no equivalents, sorry to interrupt, go on.Keach Hagey: No, so I was actually asking a little bit, are there precedents for this? And someone mentioned Blue Cross Blue Shield had gone from being a nonprofit to a for-profit successfully in the past.Andrew Keen: And we seem a little amused by that. I mean, anyone who uses US health care as a model, I think, might regret it. Your book, The Optimist, is out in a couple of weeks. When did you stop writing it?Keach Hagey: The end of December, end of last year, was pencils fully down.Andrew Keen: And I'm sure you told the publisher that that was far too long a window. Seven months on Silicon Valley is like seven centuries.Keach Hagey: It was actually a very, very tight timeline. They turned it around like incredibly fast. Usually it'sAndrew Keen: Remarkable, yeah, exactly. Publishing is such, such, they're such quick actors, aren't they?Keach Hagey: In this case, they actually were, so I'm grateful for that.Andrew Keen: Well, they always say that six months or seven months is fast, but it is actually possible to publish a book in probably a week or two, if you really choose to. But in all seriousness, back to this question, I mean, and I want everyone to read the book. It's a wonderful book and an important book. The best book on OpenAI out. What would you have written differently? Is there an extra chapter on this? I know you warned about a lot of this stuff in the book. So it must make you feel in some ways quite vindicated.Keach Hagey: I mean, you're asking if I'd had a longer deadline, what would I have liked to include? Well, if you're ready.Andrew Keen: Well, if you're writing it now with this news under your belt.Keach Hagey: Absolutely. So, I mean, the thing, two things, I guess, definitely this news about the for-profit conversion failing just shows the limits of Sam's power. So that's pretty interesting, because as the book was closing, we're not really sure what those limits are. And the other one is Trump. So Trump had happened, but we do not yet understand what Trump 2.0 really meant at the time that the book was closing. And at that point, it looked like Sam was in the cold, you know, he wasn't clear how he was going to get inside Trump's inner circle. And then lo and behold, he was there on day one of the Trump administration sharing a podium with him announcing that Stargate AI infrastructure investment. So I'm sad that that didn't make it into the book because it really just shows the kind of remarkable character he is.Andrew Keen: He's their Zelig, but then we all know what happened to Woody Allen in the end. In all seriousness, and it's hard to keep a straight face here, Keach, and you're trying although you're not doing a very good job, what's going to happen? I know it's an easy question to ask and a hard one to answer, but ultimately this thing has to end in catastrophe, doesn't it? I use the analogy of the Titanic. There are real icebergs out there.Keach Hagey: Look, there could be a data breach. I do think that.Andrew Keen: Well, there could be data breaches if it was a non-profit or for-profit, I mean, in terms of this whole issue of trying to have it both ways.Keach Hagey: Look, they might run out of money, right? I mean, that's one very real possibility. They might run outta money and have to be bought by someone, as you said. That is a totally real possibility right now.Andrew Keen: What would happen if they couldn't raise any more money. I mean, what was the last round, the $40 billion round? What was the overall valuation? About $350 billion.Keach Hagey: Yeah, mm-hmm.Andrew Keen: So let's say that they begin to, because they've got, what are their hard costs monthly burn rate? I mean, it's billions of just.Keach Hagey: Well, the issue is that they're spending more than they are making.Andrew Keen: Right, but you're right. So they, let's say in 18 months, they run out of runway. What would people be buying?Keach Hagey: Right, maybe some IP, some servers. And one of the big questions that is yet unanswered in AI is will it ever economically make sense, right? Right now we are all buying the possibility of in the future that the costs will eventually come down and it will kind of be useful, but that's still a promise. And it's possible that that won't ever happen. I mean, all these companies are this way, right. They are spending far, far more than they're making.Andrew Keen: And that's the best case scenario.Keach Hagey: Worst case scenario is the killer robots murder us all.Andrew Keen: No, what I meant in the best case scenario is that people are actually still without all the blow up. I mean, people are actual paying for AI. I mean on the one hand, the OpenAI product is, would you say it's successful, more or less successful than it was when you finished the book in December of last year?Keach Hagey: Oh, yes, much more successful. Vastly more users, and the product is vastly better. I mean, even in my experience, I don't know if you play with it every day.Andrew Keen: I use Anthropic.Keach Hagey: I use both Claude and ChatGPT, and I mean, they're both great. And I find them vastly more useful today than I did even when I was closing the book. So it's great. I don't know if it's really a great business that they're only charging me $20, right? That's great for me, but I don't think it's long term tenable.Andrew Keen: Well, Keach Hagey, your new book, The Optimist, your new old book, The Optimist: Sam Altman, Open AI and the Race to Invent the Future is out in a couple of weeks. I hope you're writing a sequel. Maybe you should make it The Pessimist.Keach Hagey: I think you might be the pessimist, Andrew.Andrew Keen: Well, you're just, you are as pessimistic as me. You just have a nice smile. I mean, in all reality, what's the most optimistic thing that can come out of this?Keach Hagey: The most optimistic is that this becomes a product that is actually useful, but doesn't vastly exacerbate inequality.Andrew Keen: No, I take the point on that, but in terms of this current story of this non-profit versus profit, what's the best case scenario?Keach Hagey: I guess the best case scenario is they find their way to an IPO before completely imploding.Andrew Keen: With the assumption that a non-profit can do an IPO.Keach Hagey: That they find the right lawyers from wherever they are and make it happen.Andrew Keen: Well, AI continues its hallucinations, and they're not in the product themselves. I think they're in their companies. One of the best, if not the best authority, our guide to all these hallucinations in a corporate level is Keach Hagey, her new book, The Optimist: Sam Altman, Open AI and the Race to Invent the Future is out in a couple of weeks. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Sam Altman as the consummate salesman. And I think one thing we can say for sure, Keach, is this is not the end of the story. Is that fair?Keach Hagey: Very fair. Not the end of the story. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Alberto looks up Steve's old Oklahoma hometown on Google Maps. Steve is surprised about how old Woody Allen's wife is. Elissa wouldn't visit Steve in the hospital to let him heal. Eddie is out being a hero today. Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Show Us Love link Contact us by email at magpiepodcastnetwork@gmail.com or send us a text message at (562) 739-7029. *Disclaimer* Alberto is the one with access to these accounts. Messages for specific members of the show will be forwarded. Messages could also be read/listened to on the show. #PodcastingSomethingMore Natural Wunderz: At Natural Wunderz they create high performance health and wellness products that spring naturally from the seven natural wonders of the world. Be as clean and beautiful as nature intended you to be. You are the Natural Wunder. Visit https://naturalwunderz.com/ and enter the code TheM25Show to get 25% off you order. Michael Seril Fitness: Founded in 2005, MSF has motivated and inspired thousands of clients in Whittier, California over the last 15+ years. They are also a leader in Pay It Forward events that have benefited thousands of families in their community. Visit https://msf-strong.com/ for more information. Tacos Che & More: Be sure to book Tacos Che & More for all your catering needs. What makes them different from most taco catering businesses is that they cook up, at your request, a variety of different types of meals and of course tacos. Call and ask if they are able to prepare the meal of your choice. (951) 442-4587 or visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tacosche05

Here's the first of the Sigourney movies. You're thinking to yourself, "wait, she's in... Annie Hall?" Sure. Sure she is. Big time. Such a big character. Woody Allen annoys women. But they seem to like him. He meets a girl version of him. They date. Happily ever after???

Strap in for a rogue episode about everything and nothing (what we do best really). We kick off by yapping about what we have been watching lately, before getting into the latest Oscars controversy. You're telling us that members have been able to vote for films they haven't even seen? For the last 97 years!!!?We then discuss Paige DeSorbo's Watch What Happens Live appearance where she is super candid about how the breakup with Craig has affected her and her current success with Giggly Squad. At this rate, we are basically on their PR team because we are a tad obsessed with the Gigglers. Next we get into Tom Schwartz's new podcast where he interviews Katie Maloney whilst micro dosing mushrooms. Their friendship has us feeling all the warm and fuzzies.Finally, we wrap up by yapping about manifesting and some film recommendations that may or may not include Woody Allen and Olivia Coleman. Enjoy lovers. x-TIMESTAMPS-Intro/yapping about One Day, Sex and the City, Robby Hoffman: 00-14:15Oscars voting drama: 14:19-20:12The viral twins: 20:15-25:30Paige DeSorbo: 25:35-32:45Schwartz's new pod: 32:49-35:50Manifestation: 36:53-39:35Film reco's: 39:50-end__We would be forever grateful if you could follow us on TikTok @reality.notes.pod and Instagram @realitynotespod, or send us notes over at realitynotespod@gmail.comWe are a tiny independent podcast so please remember to subscribe, rate, comment and share with your loved ones

"Habilleuse c'est beaucoup prendre soin des comédiens, comprendre leur psychologie, la manière dont ils se préparent pour jouer et accompagner cela".Marlène Gérard est habilleuse et costumière. Cela fait 14 ans qu'elle évolue dans le monde du costume. Elle a croisé les univers du gay polo, de Woody Allen version parisienne, du Flambeau de Jonathan Cohen ou encore de Bref 2.Au micro de Profession : Costumière, Marlène raconte le tournage aquatique des Crevettes Pailletées (2:40), sportif en Corse du Flambeau (6:13), parisien et chic de Coup de Chance (11:34), intense de Bref 2 (16:14), normand de L'Âme Idéal (21:27).Retrouvez Profession : Costumière sur Instagram  Un podcast signé Céleste Durante Logo : agence Silenzio Montage : Romain Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A comedy murder mystery romance thriller directed by Woody Allen which sees the repairing of the delightful on screen partnership of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton.

We are sorry to say there will be no podcast episode for this month April 2025!   While we, Don and James are out of town this month, we didn't want to leave you completely hanging - so here's a short update episode to keep things warm until we return next month in May.   In this bite-sized instillment, we discuss the curious and quietly revealed news of Woody Allen's first-ever novel, What's with Baum?, slated for release on September 23, 2025, and published by Post Hill Press.   The book centers on Asher Baum, a middle-aged Jewish journalist wrestling with anxiety, a fading career, and tangled family dynamics — a premise that feels like classic Woody territory.   We do wonder if this is a pivot away from filmmaking moving forward as allen slows down on the movie releases, honestly we are seriously wondering if is this book release even real.. or have WE BEEN DUPED BY Ai? :P   Well... as we all try to figure this out, you will of course, find the Amazon link to the book page below.   What's with Baum? UK Amazon Link  

In this Farrow vs. Allen Special Subject episode we dig into a strong set of films, The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Radio Days (1987), united by their examination of art, popular culture, and fantasy, the possibilities they offer for transcendence, and the conditions of that transcendence. We also, of course, particularly examine Mia Farrow's role in these films, from Allen avatar to intimidating enigma, wistful waif to materfamilias.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 31m 01s:    HANNAH & HER SISTERS (1986) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 54m 18s:    RADIO DAYS (1987) [dir. Woody Allen]   ++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Hello, Darlings!We have reached the end. We have spent TWO MONTHS watching this show...Do I regret it? Absolutely not (Cappucina!)This is another head scratching episode in which you can never understand really what is going on from one scene to another it's all happening, but nothing is happening.Nevertheless, I get into every random conversation they have from Woody Allen(!) stories to "Baldwinitos" on their pool towels. Oh, and I take the time at the end of the episode to read some completely UNHINGED reviews about the show. Outstanding.Enjoy! Access bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many celebrities have done some horrible things in the past that we've all forgotten about? That is the theme of this week's episode, and you'd be surprised how many that question applies to.First, Benton tells the tale of Woody Allen's questionable relationship with his former daughter, Soon-Yi Previn. Then, Anna relays the tragic tale of Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey's deadly car accident inn Ireland. Finally, the two discuss an episode of Cursed Films, profiling the fatal on set accident during the filming of The Twilight Zone: The Movie. Our TV doc this week is Season 1: Episode 5 of Cursed Films, "The Twilight Zone: The Movie"

We meant Woody Allen, haha. DC on HBO, Daredevil: Born Again, video games & movie adaptations

Watch this episode on YouTube.This was recorded as part of another show I produce and co-host on YouTube called The Reel Generation Gap. This episode was meant for video so please follow the link here in the show notes, give it a watch, like and subscribe.Cheers!

Adam talks with British writer, director, actor and comedian Richard Ayoade about David Lynch, whether it was easy inventing the compete works of the fictional director and playwright Harauld Hughes, what Richard thought of David Letterman's enthusiasm for him and his work, the weirdness of interviews, the art of putting yourself down, why Orson Welles hated Woody Allen, and why Mick Jones of The Clash made Richard cry.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on March 19th, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenPRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025NORD VPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!RELATED LINKS (on Adam's website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweet and Lowdown opened on December 3rd in just 3 theaters and taking in an impressive 31,562 dollar per screen average Written and directed by Woody Allen, it stars Sean Penn as fictional jazz guitar legend Emmet Ray alongside Samantha Morton and Uma Thurman, Brad Garrett, John Waters, Anthony LaPaglia, and Brian Markinson, among others. Sweet and Lowdown was a welcome end to what many saw as a mid-90s slump for Allen, who had released a string of movies who that had been received with mixed or sometimes scathing reviews, like 1995's Mighty Aphrodite, 1996's Everyone Says I Love You, 1997's Deconstructing Harry, and 1998's Celebrity. It's also difficult to not see in light of revelations of Allen's darker behaviors throughout his career, to say nothing of Penn. But it can also sweet and charming, and its jazz-age nostalgia is as hard to resist as Morton's acclaimed, Oscar-nominated silent performance. Joining John and Julia to talk through Sweet and Lowdown's ups and downs is actor, writer, and director Liz Whitmere, who has some thoughts on toxic behavior in the entertainment industry. Liz is on Bluesky @lizwhitmere

Dr. Michael Gershon—legendary Columbia professor and author of The Second Brain—joins us to explain why your intestines might just be running the show. From guinea pig guts that "blew back" to the real reason stress wrecks your digestion, this episode dives deep into the mysterious world of the enteric nervous system. Prepare for gut science, serotonin surprises, and a Woody Allen–esque dose of humor from the father of neurogastroenterology himself. Learn more about Dr. Michael Gershon: https://www.pathology.columbia.edu/profile/michael-d-gershon-md Download Dr. Buck Joffrey's FREE ebook, Living Longer for Busy People: https://ru01tne2.pages.infusionsoft.net/?affiliate=0 Book a FREE longevity coaching consultation with Dr. Buck Joffrey: https://coaching.longevityroadmap.com/

Film historian Patrick McGilligan returns to discuss his latest book, Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham.

Caroline Aaron is known to theatre, film and television audiences, as well as a published author and playwright.She made her Broadway debut in Robert Altman's "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean,Jimmy Dean" and later appeared in the film. The following Broadway season, she starred in the revival of "The Iceman Cometh". She next starred in Mike Nichols's Broadway smash comedy "Social Security". She returned to Broadway starring in "I Hate Hamlet." She headlined the west coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's "The Sisters Rosensweig" and was acknowledged with both a Helen Hayes and Dramalogue Award. Next on Broadway she starred in Woody Allen's comedy "Honeymoon Hotel". She headlined Lincoln Center's award winning play "A Kid Like Jake." She played the title role in "All The Days" at the McCarter Theatre and was named best actress by several newspapers in the New York/New Jersey area. She headlined "Call Waiting" at The. Odyssey theatre which became a hit and was later made into a film available on Amazon Prime.On film Caroline has been in over a hundred films and is frequently in demand from top directors including Woody Allen, the late Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, Paul Mazursky, and Robert Altman.Favorite film roles include “21 & 22 Jump Street”, “Just Like Heaven", "Nancy Drew", "Surveillance", "Love Comes Lately", "Edward Scissorhands", "Anywhere But Here", The Big Night", and "Bounce" among others. Later this year she will be seen in "Theatre Camp", "Between Two Temples", and "The Fourth Dementia".Television audiences are also familiar with her work as a guest star on hundreds of shows. She has recurred on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ghosts, Episodes and Transparent. She is best known for her role as Shirley Maisel on the hit Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From spiking her childhood lemonade stand drinks with vodka to launching Netflix's first talk show, Chelsea Handler has always had an entrepreneurial instinct. Case in point: the comedian's new book, “I'll Have What She's Having” is her sixth to top the New York Times best-seller list.  Chelsea joined Kara onstage at SXSW to share her juiciest stories from the book (including the joke that made Woody Allen literally spit out his desert), offer her unfiltered takes on President Trump and Elon Musk, break down the problem with men, and reveal how she became a “father” to her ex-boyfriend's three daughters. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a long distance laugh fest with Tim and Doug zooming in from the road in Asheville with exclusive coverage of Jimmy Fallon's bad Tonight Show vibes, Vic's music news with Kid Rock and Woody Allen and a great opportunity for you to find the Foghat. Watch or listen to another hour of today's show with some Bill Maher iPod revelations, a rare Double Dopp' O' The Mornin' and lots more with OFFICE HOURS+. Join now at patreon.com/officehourslive with a FREE seven-day trial. Go see Tim on tour and at Tim Fest 2 in Austin! Get tickets at timheidecker.com/live Find everything Office Hours including the merch store at officialofficehours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP bids a fond farewell to late Broadway, TV and film actor Tony Roberts with this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Tony stops by the studio to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including the intensity of Al Pacino, the minimalism of Robert Mitchum, the eccentricities of Jerome Robbins and the professionalism of Sidney Lumet. Also: Tony runs lines with Edward G. Robinson, takes flight with Mary Poppins, plays the ponies with Mickey Rooney and treads the boards with Abe Vigoda. PLUS: Everett Sloane! “Amityville 3-D”! Woody Allen hits the beach! Tony's mom dates Uncle Miltie! And Sydney Greenstreet meets…Sydney Greenstreet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices