Retake with John Horn

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“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Foreign Exchange

Like most of America, Hollywood has a…weird relationship with the rest of the world. The land of The Oscars, Westerns, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is afraid of subtitles and loves to remake an international hit in English. Say bonjour to the NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING episode all about foreign films! Guests: Writer Zach Baylin (“King Richard,” “The Order”); actress and writer Stephanie Koenig (“English Teacher”); and actress and comedian Alyssa Limperis (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Dexter: Original Sin”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler. This episode is presented by FX. Support for this podcast is also brought to you by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes L.A. a better place to live. New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 on weekends.

56 min
MAR 18

NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Beginner's Luck

This episode of NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is all about breakthrough stars. We'll focus on film and television debuts and first-timers who struck gold, because if there's anything we’re certain that Hollywood loves, it's someone who's younger and more talented than the last young and talented person.Guests: Actress and singer Jasmine Cephas Jones (“Hamilton,” “Blindspotting”); writer and actor Tommy Dewey (“Casual,” “Saturday Night”); and writer Liz Hannah (“The Post,” “The Girl from Plainville”)NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler. This episode is presented by FX.Support for this podcast is also brought to you by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes L.A. a better place to live.New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 on weekends.

1h 9m
MAR 11

NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Here We Go Again

From the team behind the first episode of NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING comes a second episode that’s bigger, bolder, and more explosive…That’s right, it’s a sequel! In this week’s episode, we take a page out of Gladiator II’s book and pit your favorite Hollywood minds against each other in the Colosseum…aka, make them play games in a small, enclosed studio. Does anyone actually know what it takes to make a good sequel? Guests: Actor and writer Joel Kim Booster (“Fire Island,” “Loot”); actress Michaela Watkins (“Suze,” “You Hurt My Feelings”); and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes (“Queer,” “Challengers”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler. This episode is presented by FX. Support for this podcast is also brought to you by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes L.A. a better place to live. New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 on weekends.

1h 1m
MAR 4

NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Growing Pains

What makes a blockbuster, or a box office bomb? The truth is, as famed screenwriter William Goldman put it, “Nobody knows anything.” Join us each week as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer (aka through a series of games) to see if they’ve got what it takes to make it in this wild town.This episode is all about coming-of-age stories — movies and TV shows about first loves, schoolyard scrapes, and the realization that the world is far bigger than the block you live on.Guests: Actor, writer and director Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face,” “Russian Doll”); actor and comedian Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Nobody Wants This”); director and Oscar-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”). “NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING” is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler. This episode is presented by FX.Support for this podcast is also brought to you by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes L.A. a better place to live.New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 on weekends. The premiere episode is supported by presenting sponsor FX.

1h 17m
12/29/2023

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress Yu Gu (she/her), director Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress (Recorded live on Dec. 12, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

50 min
12/29/2023

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Richie Kulchar (he/him), Director of ARTBOUND, Angel City Press Terri Accomazzo, Editorial Director, Angel City Press Paddy Calistro & Scott McAuley, Publishers, Angel City Press (Recorded live on Nov. 14, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

43 min
12/22/2023

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Artists-In-Residence

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Christine Lee (she/her), artist Jia Yi Gu (she/her), Director and Curator at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture Kimberly Glann (she/her), Sr. Manager, LA County Department of Arts and Culture Carol Zou (she/her), artist (Recorded live on Nov. 7, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

35 min
12/15/2023

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how, following the Watts Uprising, UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television enacted affirmative action policies to increase the enrollment of students of color in the film program—a group that had historically been underrepresented in the student population. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Ben Caldwell (he/him), educator and filmmaker Moctesuma Esparza (he/him), entertainment executive Luis Garza (he/him), photojournalist and curator Alile Sharon Larkin (she/her), artist and educator Storme Sweet (she/her), executive director, Aliah Sweet Fragile Hearts Foundation (Recorded live on Oct. 24, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

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Welcome to Hollywood, The Sequel

Introducing a new podcast from LAist Studios hosted by John Horn. Entertainment decision makers, celebrities, creators and beyond discuss how to fix Hollywood.

06/15/2020

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John Horn

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4.4

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159 Ratings

smart, efficient, and exciting

11/06/2022

danaladzinski

Finally! John Horn is back! Always so well thought out, well executed, and asks the questions we all wanna know. Love "The Frame"/ “Retake”
I miss you

03/25/2022

C.A. Clemons

This was such an awesome podcast. Well-produced. So informative and easy to listen to. I hope you return in some form soon.
Insightful & humorous

05/17/2020

hazelbnr

Sen. Franken offers up some guests that have viewpoints that they are expand upon more widely than they would on cable & network interviews. His probing questions are welcomed.
Great podcast!

09/05/2019

FILMZZZZZZ

Great interviews, very insightful.

“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.