The Treatment

KCRW

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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.

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Colman Domingo, Rodrigo Prieto, and Carrie Courogen on The Treat

Elvis welcomes Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo who’s starring in the film Sing Sing. Then, cinematographer-turned-director Rodrigo Prieto stops by to talk about his first feature, Pedro Páramo, based on the novel by Juan Rulfo. And on The Treat, writer Carrie Courogen talks about a singer-songwriter who didn’t play by the music industry’s rules.

53 min
DEC 14

John David Washington, Marco Perego, & Matt Tyrnauer on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington. Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about Dovecote, his short film about a women’s prison in Italy, starring Zoe Saldaña. And on The Treat, filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer talks about a book on grammar that helped him become a director.

53 min
DEC 7

Jude Law, Aasif Mandvi, and Ilana Glazer on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law who is currently starring in the FBI thriller The Order. Then, actor Aasif Mandvi stops by to talk about starring in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot at the Geffen Playhouse. And on The Treat, actor and comedian Ilana Glazer talks about a “biblical” double album that she loves.

52 min
NOV 30

Tiffany Haddish, Jake Kasdan, and Dan Aykroyd on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish whose newest gig is hosting the Vice TV series Black Comedy in America. Then, director Jake Kasdan stops by to talk about his newest film, the Christmas action-comedy Red One which stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and musician Dan Aykroyd dives into his personal comedic origins.

53 min
NOV 23

Jesse Eisenberg, Chris Douridas, and Zoë Kravitz on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie A Real Pain. The film also stars Kieran Culkin. Then, KCRW’s own Chris Douridas stops by to celebrate the late Quincy Jones’ many contributions to film and television. And on The Treat, Blink Twice director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.

53 min
NOV 16

Malcolm Washington, Glenn Kenny, and Susie Essman on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time feature filmmaker Malcolm Washington. His directorial debut is The Piano Lesson, adapted from the August Wilson play. Then, film critic Glenn Kenny stops by to talk about his new book The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface. And for The Treat, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman talks about the person who has inspired her most.

53 min
NOV 9

Tim Matheson, Laurent Bouzereau, and Pamela Adlon on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor Tim Matheson to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to talk about his new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams. And for The Treat, actor and director Pamela Adlon talks about a performer whose work she finds stunning.

53 min
NOV 2

Steve McQueen, Dawn Porter and James Carville on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Steve McQueen whose latest film is the World War II drama Blitz — starring Saorsie Ronan. Then, director Dawn Porter stops by to talk about her new documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The film dives deep into the life and music of late R&B singer Luther Vandross. And for The Treat, political strategist James Carville talks about the film scene he watches almost every night for inspiration.

53 min

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Elvis is always a pleasure to listen to and his choice of guests and his interviews are always refreshing, insightful, and warmly personal!
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Elivis’s perceptiveness is endearing but his inexplicable laughs are annoying.
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Iswoon

I am, for listening, each and every. From the podcast-git-go, without my weekly treatment, I am incomplete. Routinely enthuses and informs.

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.