General Meeting with Becky Sloviter

Becky Sloviter
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Hollywood, but make it real. Fun, authentic conversations with the people who make the stuff we love — and the friends I’ve been lucky enough to make along the way. I’ve spent the past 20 years as a Hollywood producer having what’s known as “general meetings” — one-on-one sit-downs with actors, writers, and filmmakers. These personal and creative conversations have always been my favorite part of the job — the moments when the glossy version of Hollywood drops away and you connect with the real person across from you. So now, I’m bringing that to life as a podcast. Each week on General Meeting with Becky Sloviter, I sit down with smart, funny, and talented friends — actors and writers who have made us laugh and cry, and filmmakers who inspire us — for real conversations about creativity, connection, and everything in between. My hope is that these chats will help us all feel a little more connected — and a little less alone. Because we’re all going through it these days — but as the iconic Penny Lane says in my third favorite movie of all time: “Famous people are just more interesting.” Welcome to General Meeting with Becky Sloviter.

  1. Natalie Zea: On Justified, The Detour, and the Wild Reality of Being a Working Actor Right Now

    4d ago

    Natalie Zea: On Justified, The Detour, and the Wild Reality of Being a Working Actor Right Now

    This week, Becky welcomes her friend and fellow Gen X music queen, actress and writer Natalie Zea (Justified, La Brea) to the pod. Natalie opens up about the reality of being a working actor right now, and the conversation gets very candid — in the best possible way. Natalie is her honest, funny, and vulnerable self as she shares how drastically the business has changed since she started out, how that's personally affected her, and what it really means to navigate a career when the industry you built your life around is going through such a tumultuous time. Natalie and Becky also dig into what writing has meant to her during this chapter, her desire to do more comedy, and — of course — which Tori Amos album she would bring to a deserted island. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Natalie Zea - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0954036/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min
  2. Dylan Meyer: Making The Wrong Girls, the Vulnerability of First-Time Directing, and Betting on Artists

    May 19

    Dylan Meyer: Making The Wrong Girls, the Vulnerability of First-Time Directing, and Betting on Artists

    This week, Becky sits down with her pal, writer/director Dylan Meyer (Moxie) — the creative force behind the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, produced by Point Grey, and coming to theatres on August 14th from NEON. Dylan opens up about the vulnerable, exciting experience of stepping behind the camera for the first time after years as a screenwriter, and what it really means to make that leap. She and Becky also chat about Nevermind Pictures, the production company Dylan runs with her wife Kristen Stewart, and their producing partner Maggie McLean — including what Kristen's own directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, has in common with The Wrong Girls, the kind of projects they want to make, and what it really means to bet on artists. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Dylan Meyer - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3231710/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  3. Rachna Fruchbom: On Shrinking, Parks & Rec, And Just Like That..., and How Grief Makes You Brave

    May 12

    Rachna Fruchbom: On Shrinking, Parks & Rec, And Just Like That..., and How Grief Makes You Brave

    This week, Becky welcomes a truly delightful friend to the pod — screenwriter Rachna Fruchbom (Shrinking, Parks and Recreation, Fresh Off the Boat) — who has a résumé that speaks for itself. Rachna is currently in the writers' room for Season 4 of Apple TV+'s Shrinking, the Harrison Ford / Jason Segel masterpiece of a show —with the greatest ensemble cast out there! — and which avid listeners of General Meeting know Becky won't stop (can't stop?) talking about. A surprise to no one, she seized the opportunity to talk to Rachna about what makes the show so special. Rachna also takes Becky through her circuitous path to Hollywood, one that included working in tech and getting an MBA, before digging into the unparalleled experience she's gotten working with a hat trick (intentional sports metaphor - you'll see why) of some of the best showrunners to ever do it: Bill Lawrence on Shrinking, Mike Schur on Parks and Recreation, and Nahnatchka Khan on Fresh Off the Boat. But first, Rachna and Becky bond about this very specific (sometimes sweaty, sometimes chilly) season of life they find themselves in, before Rachna shares the hard-won wisdom that grief brought her after losing her father — and how it ultimately made her brave. Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Rachna Fruchbom: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6134451/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min
  4. Jake Shane: 'Therapuss' on Netflix, His Broadway Debut, and the Life of a Die-Hard Swiftie

    May 5

    Jake Shane: 'Therapuss' on Netflix, His Broadway Debut, and the Life of a Die-Hard Swiftie

    It's a real high-five the mirror kind of episode on General Meeting this week, as Becky welcomes actor, comedian, influencer and wildly successful podcaster Jake Shane to the pod. Since Jake and Becky met last summer on the set of his first film, Wishful Thinking — where he has a scene-stealing role alongside Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman — a lot has happened, and they dig into all of it as they sit with their Lola blankets, a shared obsession they owe to Jake's best friend and the world's nicest human, Kaia Gerber. Jake starred on Broadway in Simon Rich's All Out alongside Ray Romano, Jenny Slate, and Nicholas Braun; his hit podcast 'Therapuss with Jake Shane' was picked up by Netflix; he's developing a comedy series based on his life at Hulu —and not for nothing, Wishful Thinking won the SXSW Film Festival and was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for a global theatrical release. Becky also seizes the rare opportunity of having a fellow die-hard Swiftie on the pod and they go deep on The Life of a Showgirl, bond over getting the same secret song at different Eras Tour shows, swap their Top 5 favorite Taylor Swift songs, and delight in this especially happy time in the life of their queen. Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Jake Shane - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15752984/ If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  5. Todd Garner: On the Realities of Making Movies Today and Staying Hopeful

    Apr 30

    Todd Garner: On the Realities of Making Movies Today and Staying Hopeful

    This one's a little different. In a special crossover with The Producer's Guide with Todd Garner, Becky sits down with her longtime friend — veteran producer, studio executive, and podcast host Todd Garner (Mortal Kombat, Tag) — for a conversation that gets surprisingly vulnerable. They dig into why Becky has stepped back from producing, the realities of making movies right now, and the raw, honest truth about the business from two people who love it most. *This crossover episode is also being released today on The Producer's Guide podcast feed and YouTube channel - ⁨@ProducersGuide⁩ If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Todd Garner - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 21m
  6. Lennon Parham: On Veep, Directing Somebody Somewhere, and Working Motherhood in Hollywood

    Apr 28

    Lennon Parham: On Veep, Directing Somebody Somewhere, and Working Motherhood in Hollywood

    This week, Becky welcomes one of the funniest people she knows to the pod: actress and director Lennon Parham (Veep, Minx). Lennon opens up about her Georgia roots and the pivotal role her college friend Jack McBrayer played in her decision to pursue a career in comedy. She then shares how she first crossed paths with her frequent creative partner Jessica St. Clair, and takes us behind the scenes of the TV shows they co-created — NBC's Best Friends Forever and USA's Playing House. Lennon also talks about what drew her to directing, and how meaningful it's been to collaborate with Bridget Everett on HBO Max's Somebody Somewhere. She and Becky then get candid about the challenges of working motherhood and the clearest "no" Lennon ever had to give — before 'Last Looks' allows them to bond over their shared love of The Silence of the Lambs, Indigo Girls and more. If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Lennon Parham - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1004811/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min
  7. Zoë Chao: On Let's Have Kids!, Female Friendship, Pregnancy, and That Unforgettable SNL Moment

    Apr 21

    Zoë Chao: On Let's Have Kids!, Female Friendship, Pregnancy, and That Unforgettable SNL Moment

    Recorded live at the South By Southwest Film Festival last month, Becky welcomes one of her favorite people on the planet to the podcast: actress Zoë Chao (The Afterparty, Party Down), who is also one of the stars of Let's Have Kids! — a film Becky may have mentioned once or twice by now. The press tour practically writes itself: Zoë is expecting her first child this month, making this the most perfectly timed sit-down imaginable. The two reminisce about the joy of making Let's Have Kids! together — the nuances and complexities of female friendship, pregnancy and motherhood, and the chemistry Zoë shared with her co-stars Karen Gillan, Max Greenfield and the one and only Mary Steenburgen.  But first, Becky takes Zoë back to a moment neither of them will ever forget: their well-timed visit to Saturday Night Live in 2024 - and the unexpected guest who left them both in tears. If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Zoë Chao - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3856316/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 6m
  8. Philly Mom / Olivia Herman: From South Jersey to Hollywood and the Character That Changed Everything

    Apr 14

    Philly Mom / Olivia Herman: From South Jersey to Hollywood and the Character That Changed Everything

    It’s a very special episode of General Meeting this week as Becky welcomes the true icon known as Philly Mom, who was brought to life by actress, comedian and wildly successful digital creator Olivia Herman. Becky sits down with Philly Mom in character before peeling back the curtain alongside Olivia as she shares the inspiration behind the character, her journey from South Jersey to Hollywood, the impact of meaningful fan interactions, and how Kevin James unknowingly inspired her to stay on her path. This episode is unofficially sponsored by Wawa, Tastykake and the Liberty Bell. GO BIRDS! Host: Becky Sloviter Guest: Olivia Herman - https://www.instagram.com/oliviaeherman/ If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support! Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! - https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpod Website: https://www.generalmeetingpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
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Hollywood, but make it real. Fun, authentic conversations with the people who make the stuff we love — and the friends I’ve been lucky enough to make along the way. I’ve spent the past 20 years as a Hollywood producer having what’s known as “general meetings” — one-on-one sit-downs with actors, writers, and filmmakers. These personal and creative conversations have always been my favorite part of the job — the moments when the glossy version of Hollywood drops away and you connect with the real person across from you. So now, I’m bringing that to life as a podcast. Each week on General Meeting with Becky Sloviter, I sit down with smart, funny, and talented friends — actors and writers who have made us laugh and cry, and filmmakers who inspire us — for real conversations about creativity, connection, and everything in between. My hope is that these chats will help us all feel a little more connected — and a little less alone. Because we’re all going through it these days — but as the iconic Penny Lane says in my third favorite movie of all time: “Famous people are just more interesting.” Welcome to General Meeting with Becky Sloviter.

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