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Don't Kill the Messenger, hosted by movie and entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, brings his book Audienceology to life by sharing intimate conversations with some of the most prominent filmmakers in Hollywood. Kevin covers a broad range of topics including the business of movies, film history, breaking into the business, theater-going in the rise of streaming, audience test screening experiences, and much more.
Host: Kevin Goetz
Producer: Kari Campano
Writers: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Kari Campano
Audio Engineer: Gary Forbes
Produced at DG Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
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Brian Grazer (Oscar and Emmy-Winning Producer) on Curiosity, Creativity, and Human Connection
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Dec 18, 2024 |
David Friendly (Academy Award-Nominated Producer and Former Journalist) on His Journey from Newsweek to Hollywood Success
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Dec 04, 2024 |
Gary Lucchesi (Veteran Producer, Studio Executive, and Former Agent) on Working with Talent and Successful Filmmaking
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Nov 20, 2024 |
George Folsey Jr. (Veteran Film Editor & Producer) on Film Editing and the Art of the "Fix"
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Nov 06, 2024 |
Susan Cartsonis (Veteran Producer & Former Studio Executive) on Filmmaking and Championing Women’s Stories
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Oct 16, 2024 |
Spring Aspers (President of Sony Music Group, Grammy Nominated Executive) on Music Supervision and the Magic of Movie Soundtracks
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Oct 02, 2024 |
Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita (Hollywood Power Couple) on their Illustrious Careers as Agents and Producers
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Sep 18, 2024 |
Ron Howard (Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy & Grammy Award-Winning Filmmaker) on His Legendary Career in Hollywood
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Sep 04, 2024 |
Cheryl Boone Isaacs (Veteran Marketing Executive & Former President of AMPAS) on Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity in Hollywood
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Aug 21, 2024 |
Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Writers, Directors, Producers) on Mastering Movies, TV, and Commercials as a Creative Duo
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Aug 07, 2024 |
DeVon Franklin (Producer, Bestselling Author, & Former Studio Executive) on Faith, Film, & Finding Success in Hollywood
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Jul 17, 2024 |
Sharon Stone Part 2 of 2 (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey
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Jul 03, 2024 |
Sharon Stone Part 1 of 2 (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey
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Jun 19, 2024 |
McG (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on Directing Hollywood Blockbusters and the Power of Audience Research
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Jun 06, 2024 |
Greg Foster (Former CEO of IMAX Entertainment, Industry Consultant) on Transforming IMAX, Working with Hollywood Legends, and the Future of Cinema
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May 15, 2024 |
Bill Block (Veteran Agent, Producer & Studio Head) on Audience Research, Film Financing, and the Impact of AI
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May 01, 2024 |
Carol Baum (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on the Art of Creative Producing
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Apr 17, 2024 |
Melva Benoit (Veteran Entertainment Researcher/Strategist) on the Intersection of Television, Audience Research, and Marketing
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Apr 04, 2024 |
Colleen Camp (Actress and Producer) on Longevity as a Hollywood Chameleon
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Mar 20, 2024 |
Nick Stoller (Director, Screenwriter) on Crafting Comedy Gold
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Mar 06, 2024 |
Eli Roth (Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor) on his Unique Directorial Vision and Testing the Limits in Horror
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Feb 22, 2024 |
Ben Mankiewicz (Host of Turner Classic Movies) on Cinema Classics & Growing Up in a Legendary Family
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Feb 07, 2024 |
Hawk Koch (Veteran Producer and Former AMPAS & PGA President) On His Extraordinary Hollywood Career And Working With Icons
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Jan 17, 2024 |
Nicole Brown (President of TriStar Pictures) on Creative Collaboration, Movie Test Screenings, & Keeping Audiences Engaged
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Jan 03, 2024 |
Marc Evans (Former Paramount Chief & Producer) on the Triumphs and Mistakes of Making Some of Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters
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Dec 20, 2023 |
Steve Carr (Acclaimed Comedy Director, Writer, & Producer) on His Career, Making People Laugh, and Comedy Challenges Today
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Dec 06, 2023 |
Terry Press (Entertainment Marketing Veteran & Former CBS Films Chief) on Movie Marketing & Crafting Successful Campaigns
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Nov 15, 2023 |
Will Gluck (Director/Producer/Writer) on Directing Hit Comedies & Audience Reactions.
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Nov 01, 2023 |
Robbie Brenner (Mattel Films President & Producer) on Audience Testing of "Barbie" Movie & More!
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Oct 18, 2023 |
Todd Black & Jason Blumenthal (Prolific Producers) on Filmmaking, Development, and Audience Testing!
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Oct 04, 2023 |
Antoine Fuqua (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on his Extraordinary Path, Filmmaking, Audience Testing, & More
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Sep 20, 2023 |
Evgeny Afineevsky (Documentary Director & Producer) on Raising Awareness of Global Issues Through Film & Driving Positive Change
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Sep 07, 2023 |
Peter Bart (Legendary Studio Executive, Producer, & Journalist) on Shaping Modern Hollywood
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Aug 16, 2023 |
David Madden (Emmy-Winning Producer and Studio Executive) on Filmmaking, Major Industry Shifts, and his Pioneering New Role
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Aug 02, 2023 |
John Davis (Prolific Producer & Entrepreneur) on Filmmaking, the Art of Negotiation, and Perseverance
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Jul 19, 2023 |
Cathy Schulman (Award Winning Producer) Discusses Filmmaking, the Audience Testing Process, and her Advocacy for Women in the Entertainment Industry
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Will Packer (Film & Television Producer) Discusses his Career, Making Movies that Resonate with Audiences, and More!
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Jun 21, 2023 |
Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey (Powerhouse Producing Duo) Discuss Filmmaking, their Partnership Success, & More
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Jun 07, 2023 |
Jim Gianopulos (Former Studio Chairman/CEO) on Making Successful Movies, Greenlighting Projects, & More!
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May 18, 2023 |
Mark Gordon (Film & Television Producer) on Filmmaking, Getting into Television, and More!
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May 03, 2023 |
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (Film/TV Producer, Manager, & Executive) on Breaking Into the Business, Producing, & More
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Apr 19, 2023 |
Martha Coolidge (Award Winning Film & Television Director) on Filmmaking and Movie Research
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Apr 05, 2023 |
Jonathan Glickman (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on Developing Films, Audiences, Streaming, and More
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Mar 16, 2023 |
Nancy Kirhoffer (Post Production Supervisor & Producer) on Filmmaking, Post, & Test Screenings
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Mar 01, 2023 |
Amy Baer (Veteran Producer & Studio Executive) Discusses her Multi-Faceted Hollywood Career
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Feb 15, 2023 |
David Rosenbloom (Film Editor) Discusses the Moviemaking Process, the Art of Editing, and More!
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Jan 31, 2023 |
Monica Levinson (Film/TV Producer) Discusses her Career, Test Screenings, and More!
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Jan 17, 2023 |
George Tillman Jr. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer) on Filmmaking, Influences, & More!
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Jan 03, 2023 |
William Goldenberg (Film Editor) on Film Editing, Inspirations, Working with Directors, & More
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Dec 20, 2022 |
Todd Garner (Producer) Shares Filmmaking Stories and More!
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Dec 06, 2022 |
Neal Moritz (Producer) Discusses the Film Industry, Filmmaking, and More!
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Nov 15, 2022 |
Roxanne Taylor (Producer) & Deon Taylor (Writer/Director) Discuss Filmmaking, Movie Research, & More!
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Nov 01, 2022 |
Jason Blum (Award Winning Producer) discusses Halloween, Streaming, Research, & More!
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Oct 18, 2022 |
David Leitch (Director) & Kelly McCormick (Producer) Discuss Filmmaking & Movie Research
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Oct 04, 2022 |
Andy Marx (Award-Winning Writer & Photographer) on the Beginnings of Film Testing
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Sep 20, 2022 |
Dean Devlin (Producer/Writer/Director) on Filmmaking & Audience Test Screenings
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Sep 06, 2022 |
Graham King (Film Producer) on Movie Making & Research
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Aug 16, 2022 |