The Treatment

The Treatment

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.

Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor shares her profound connection to D. Danyelle Thomas’ book “The Day God Saw Me as Black.”

How ‘The Day God Saw Me as Black’ shaped Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor’s youth

Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor shares her profound connection to D. Danyelle Thomas’ book “The Day God Saw Me as Black.”

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, creators of the new Prime video series “Étoile,” talk ballet, theme songs, and why it should be easier to film in LA.

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino tell us all about ‘Étoile’

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, creators of the new Prime video series “Étoile,” talk ballet, theme songs, and why it should be easier to film in LA.

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s latest film “Freaky Tales” is inspired by Oakland in 1987; they tell “The Treatment” why filming in the Bay Area was essential.

Filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck talk ‘Freaky Tales’

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s latest film “Freaky Tales” is inspired by Oakland in 1987; they tell “The Treatment” why filming in the Bay Area was essential.

Kerry Washington joins “The Treatment” to discuss the physical demands of her new film “Shadow Force.” Plus, she shares how public media saved her family.

Kerry Washington gets us excited to check out her boat driving skills

Kerry Washington joins “The Treatment” to discuss the physical demands of her new film “Shadow Force.” Plus, she shares how public media saved her family.

Filmmaker James Mangold recommends the 1957 film “Sweet Smell of Success” to everyone, but especially writers, directors, and actors.

James Mangold talks ‘Sweet Smell of Success’

Filmmaker James Mangold recommends the 1957 film “Sweet Smell of Success” to everyone, but especially writers, directors, and actors.

Actress Melanie Lynskey discusses her deep admiration for renowned British filmmaker Mike Leigh.

Melanie Lynskey on the magic and authenticity of a Mike Leigh film

Actress Melanie Lynskey discusses her deep admiration for renowned British filmmaker Mike Leigh.

Filmmaker David Cronenberg shares how his atheism informs his work and how he casts his own films with an eye toward playing against audience expectations.

David Cronenberg digs into the ‘underrated skill’ of casting

Filmmaker David Cronenberg shares how his atheism informs his work and how he casts his own films with an eye toward playing against audience expectations.

David Mamet joins to discuss his considerable film career, including his latest adaptation of his own play “Henry Johnson,” into a movie starring Shia LeBeouf.

Theater and film legend David Mamet on being pranked by Gene Hackman

David Mamet joins to discuss his considerable film career, including his latest adaptation of his own play “Henry Johnson,” into a movie starring Shia LeBeouf.

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler joins for an extended chat about “Sinners” — his first non-franchise film since 2013 and latest collab with actor Michael B. Jordan.

Ryan Coogler on duality and the song that shaped ‘Sinners’

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler joins for an extended chat about “Sinners” — his first non-franchise film since 2013 and latest collab with actor Michael B. Jordan.

Actor, writer, and director Andrew McCarthy shares how the book "Off the Road" by Jack Hitt inspired him to embark on a life-changing adventure.

How a 500-mile hike changed Andrew McCarthy forever

Actor, writer, and director Andrew McCarthy shares how the book "Off the Road" by Jack Hitt inspired him to embark on a life-changing adventure.

Ke Huy Quan shares how Jackie Chan’s “Project A” inspired him to pursue martial arts.

Ke Huy Quan on Jackie Chan’s ‘Project A’

Ke Huy Quan shares how Jackie Chan’s “Project A” inspired him to pursue martial arts.

Actress and classically trained musician Lucia Micarelli fills us in on her forthcoming album “Anthropology.”

Musician Lucia Micarelli talks New Orleans and Nina Simone

Actress and classically trained musician Lucia Micarelli fills us in on her forthcoming album “Anthropology.”

In the new book, “Sergio Leone by Himself,” author Sir Christopher Frayling dives deep into the mind of the legendary Italian filmmaker.

Author Sir Christopher Frayling has more to tell us about Sergio Leone

In the new book, “Sergio Leone by Himself,” author Sir Christopher Frayling dives deep into the mind of the legendary Italian filmmaker.

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

Tim Matheson describes a life altering 1960s double feature

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

David Siegel and Scott McGehee on the finer points of Great Dane casting for “The Friend”

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

Comedian Carol Leifer wants you to shine in your next speech

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

Filmmaker Zach Braff visits us ahead of a “Garden State” anniversary concert to discuss the impact of both the film and the soundtrack after 20 years.

Zach Braff reflects on 20 life changing years of the ‘Garden State’ OST

Filmmaker Zach Braff visits us ahead of a “Garden State” anniversary concert to discuss the impact of both the film and the soundtrack after 20 years.

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

Cristin Milioti’s intense connection to Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

We chat with author China Miéville about his renowned steampunk novel, “Perdido Street Station,” on the heels of its 25th anniversary limited edition reprint.

Writer China Miéville talks 25 years of ‘Perdido Street Station’

We chat with author China Miéville about his renowned steampunk novel, “Perdido Street Station,” on the heels of its 25th anniversary limited edition reprint.

Filmmaker, actor, and avowed cinephile Eli Roth is telling us all about his Italian sex comedy soundtrack retrospective, “Eli Roth’s Red Light Disco.”

Eli Roth talks cinematic deep cuts… and disco(!)

Filmmaker, actor, and avowed cinephile Eli Roth is telling us all about his Italian sex comedy soundtrack retrospective, “Eli Roth’s Red Light Disco.”