Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Research Expert Kevin Goetz

By Kevin Goetz

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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


Episode Date
Brian Grazer (Oscar and Emmy-Winning Producer) on Curiosity, Creativity, and Human Connection
Dec 18, 2024
David Friendly (Academy Award-Nominated Producer and Former Journalist) on His Journey from Newsweek to Hollywood Success
Dec 04, 2024
Gary Lucchesi (Veteran Producer, Studio Executive, and Former Agent) on Working with Talent and Successful Filmmaking
Nov 20, 2024
George Folsey Jr. (Veteran Film Editor & Producer) on Film Editing and the Art of the "Fix"
Nov 06, 2024
Susan Cartsonis (Veteran Producer & Former Studio Executive) on Filmmaking and Championing Women’s Stories
Oct 16, 2024
Spring Aspers (President of Sony Music Group, Grammy Nominated Executive) on Music Supervision and the Magic of Movie Soundtracks
Oct 02, 2024
Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita (Hollywood Power Couple) on their Illustrious Careers as Agents and Producers
Sep 18, 2024
Ron Howard (Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy & Grammy Award-Winning Filmmaker) on His Legendary Career in Hollywood
Sep 04, 2024
Cheryl Boone Isaacs (Veteran Marketing Executive & Former President of AMPAS) on Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity in Hollywood
Aug 21, 2024
Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Writers, Directors, Producers) on Mastering Movies, TV, and Commercials as a Creative Duo
Aug 07, 2024
DeVon Franklin (Producer, Bestselling Author, & Former Studio Executive) on Faith, Film, & Finding Success in Hollywood
Jul 17, 2024
Sharon Stone Part 2 of 2 (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey
Jul 03, 2024
Sharon Stone Part 1 of 2 (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey
Jun 19, 2024
McG (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on Directing Hollywood Blockbusters and the Power of Audience Research
Jun 06, 2024
Greg Foster (Former CEO of IMAX Entertainment, Industry Consultant) on Transforming IMAX, Working with Hollywood Legends, and the Future of Cinema
May 15, 2024
Bill Block (Veteran Agent, Producer & Studio Head) on Audience Research, Film Financing, and the Impact of AI
May 01, 2024
Carol Baum (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on the Art of Creative Producing
Apr 17, 2024
Melva Benoit (Veteran Entertainment Researcher/Strategist) on the Intersection of Television, Audience Research, and Marketing
Apr 04, 2024
Colleen Camp (Actress and Producer) on Longevity as a Hollywood Chameleon
Mar 20, 2024
Nick Stoller (Director, Screenwriter) on Crafting Comedy Gold
Mar 06, 2024
Eli Roth (Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor) on his Unique Directorial Vision and Testing the Limits in Horror
Feb 22, 2024
Ben Mankiewicz (Host of Turner Classic Movies) on Cinema Classics & Growing Up in a Legendary Family
Feb 07, 2024
Hawk Koch (Veteran Producer and Former AMPAS & PGA President) On His Extraordinary Hollywood Career And Working With Icons
Jan 17, 2024
Nicole Brown (President of TriStar Pictures) on Creative Collaboration, Movie Test Screenings, & Keeping Audiences Engaged
Jan 03, 2024
Marc Evans (Former Paramount Chief & Producer) on the Triumphs and Mistakes of Making Some of Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters
Dec 20, 2023
Steve Carr (Acclaimed Comedy Director, Writer, & Producer) on His Career, Making People Laugh, and Comedy Challenges Today
Dec 06, 2023
Terry Press (Entertainment Marketing Veteran & Former CBS Films Chief) on Movie Marketing & Crafting Successful Campaigns
Nov 15, 2023
Will Gluck (Director/Producer/Writer) on Directing Hit Comedies & Audience Reactions.
Nov 01, 2023
Robbie Brenner (Mattel Films President & Producer) on Audience Testing of "Barbie" Movie & More!
Oct 18, 2023
Todd Black & Jason Blumenthal (Prolific Producers) on Filmmaking, Development, and Audience Testing!
Oct 04, 2023
Antoine Fuqua (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on his Extraordinary Path, Filmmaking, Audience Testing, & More
Sep 20, 2023
Evgeny Afineevsky (Documentary Director & Producer) on Raising Awareness of Global Issues Through Film & Driving Positive Change
Sep 07, 2023
Peter Bart (Legendary Studio Executive, Producer, & Journalist) on Shaping Modern Hollywood
Aug 16, 2023
David Madden (Emmy-Winning Producer and Studio Executive) on Filmmaking, Major Industry Shifts, and his Pioneering New Role
Aug 02, 2023
John Davis (Prolific Producer & Entrepreneur) on Filmmaking, the Art of Negotiation, and Perseverance
Jul 19, 2023
Cathy Schulman (Award Winning Producer) Discusses Filmmaking, the Audience Testing Process, and her Advocacy for Women in the Entertainment Industry
Jul 06, 2023
Will Packer (Film & Television Producer) Discusses his Career, Making Movies that Resonate with Audiences, and More!
Jun 21, 2023
Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey (Powerhouse Producing Duo) Discuss Filmmaking, their Partnership Success, & More
Jun 07, 2023
Jim Gianopulos (Former Studio Chairman/CEO) on Making Successful Movies, Greenlighting Projects, & More!
May 18, 2023
Mark Gordon (Film & Television Producer) on Filmmaking, Getting into Television, and More!
May 03, 2023
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (Film/TV Producer, Manager, & Executive) on Breaking Into the Business, Producing, & More
Apr 19, 2023
Martha Coolidge (Award Winning Film & Television Director) on Filmmaking and Movie Research
Apr 05, 2023
Jonathan Glickman (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on Developing Films, Audiences, Streaming, and More
Mar 16, 2023
Nancy Kirhoffer (Post Production Supervisor & Producer) on Filmmaking, Post, & Test Screenings
Mar 01, 2023
Amy Baer (Veteran Producer & Studio Executive) Discusses her Multi-Faceted Hollywood Career
Feb 15, 2023
David Rosenbloom (Film Editor) Discusses the Moviemaking Process, the Art of Editing, and More!
Jan 31, 2023
Monica Levinson (Film/TV Producer) Discusses her Career, Test Screenings, and More!
Jan 17, 2023
George Tillman Jr. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer) on Filmmaking, Influences, & More!
Jan 03, 2023
William Goldenberg (Film Editor) on Film Editing, Inspirations, Working with Directors, & More
Dec 20, 2022
Todd Garner (Producer) Shares Filmmaking Stories and More!
Dec 06, 2022
Neal Moritz (Producer) Discusses the Film Industry, Filmmaking, and More!
Nov 15, 2022
Roxanne Taylor (Producer) & Deon Taylor (Writer/Director) Discuss Filmmaking, Movie Research, & More!
Nov 01, 2022
Jason Blum (Award Winning Producer) discusses Halloween, Streaming, Research, & More!
Oct 18, 2022
David Leitch (Director) & Kelly McCormick (Producer) Discuss Filmmaking & Movie Research
Oct 04, 2022
Andy Marx (Award-Winning Writer & Photographer) on the Beginnings of Film Testing
Sep 20, 2022
Dean Devlin (Producer/Writer/Director) on Filmmaking & Audience Test Screenings
Sep 06, 2022
Graham King (Film Producer) on Movie Making & Research
Aug 16, 2022