25 episodes

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

    André Holland, Bill Pullman, and Todd Haynes on The Treat

    André Holland, Bill Pullman, and Todd Haynes on The Treat

    André Holland talks playing Huey P. Newton, Bill Pullman reflects on “Murdaugh Murders,” and Todd Haynes gives us a “gorgeous character study” for The Treat.

    • 50 min
    Maya Rudolph, Richard Linklater, and Ethan Hawke on The Treat

    Maya Rudolph, Richard Linklater, and Ethan Hawke on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actress Maya Rudolph, who is currently starring in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Loot. Then, director Richard Linklater joins to talk about his genre bending Netflix caper Hit Man. And for The Treat, Wildcat director Ethan Hawke talks about a 1981 “masterpiece” that has it all.

    • 50 min
    Ron Howard, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Bill Pullman on The Treat

    Ron Howard, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Bill Pullman on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Academy Award winning director Ron Howard, whose latest foray into documentaries is the film Jim Henson: Idea Man on Disney+. Then Tony-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry stops by to talk about her outrageous role as Wickie Roy in the comedy Girls5Eva (now available on Netflix). And for the Treat, Murdaugh Murders star Bill Pullman talks about a subtle and creepy performance that cracked open a new world of acting.

    • 50 min
    Pamela Adlon, Ned Benson, and Brian Helgeland on The Treat

    Pamela Adlon, Ned Benson, and Brian Helgeland on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with actress and director Pamela Adlon to discuss her feature directorial debut, Babes. The buzzy comedy (out now) stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau as longtime friends navigating life and parenthood. Next, director Ned Benson talks about his new sci-fi romance film, The Greatest Hits. And for The Treat, director Brian Helgeland discusses a favorite film that’s all about sticking it to the man.

    • 50 min
    Jeff Daniels, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ava DuVernay on The Treat

    Jeff Daniels, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ava DuVernay on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actor Jeff Daniels to discuss his latest project, the Netflix series adaptation Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full. Next, Heeramandi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali joins to talk about his Netflix series and his robust career in Indian cinema. And for The Treat, Oscar nominated director Ava DuVernay talks about the 1993 film she always watches before beginning a new project.

    • 50 min
    Jerrod Carmichael, Spike Feresten, and Sam Esmail on The Treat

    Jerrod Carmichael, Spike Feresten, and Sam Esmail on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian and reality show star Jerrod Carmichael to talk about his revealing Max series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Next, Unfrosted screenwriter and producer Spike Feresten talks about working with director and star Jerry Seinfeld on the new Netflix comedy about the breakfast wars. And for The Treat, Leave The World Behind director Sam Esmail talks about a controversial ending to an iconic series that he considers perfect.

    • 50 min

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