

The Treatment
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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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Sep 20, 2025 • 53min
Superman’ director James Gunn talks ‘cheesy’ tunes
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, director, and co-CEO of DC Studios James Gunn about season two of the HBO Max series Peacemaker and this summer’s hit Superman. Then, filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura stops to talk about Third Act, his very personal new documentary about his late father, director Robert A. Nakamura. And on The Treat, Bono meditates on the idea of surrender.

Sep 13, 2025 • 53min
This interview (with Rob Reiner) goes to 11
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Rob Reiner about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long awaited sequel to This is Spinal Tap. Then, boundless creative comedic force Greg Daniels stops by to talk about the final season of the Prime video series Upload, the reboot of King of the Hill, and the new The Office spinoff The Paper. And on The Treat, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robin Givhan makes the case for showing up.

Sep 6, 2025 • 53min
An IRL group chat with the stars of ‘Love, Brooklyn’
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with the principal cast of the new film Love, Brooklyn: Roy Wood, Jr., Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and André Holland, the latter of whom is also a producer on the film. Then, Caught Stealing director Darren Aronofsky stops by to talk about his new crime caper which stars Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz. And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Anna Boden reveals the artist who inspired her to bring his energy to her work and life.

Aug 30, 2025 • 53min
Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.

Aug 23, 2025 • 53min
Robin Givhan on ‘Crashing the Gates of Culture’
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning critic Robin Givhan about her book on the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. Then, Elvis speaks with Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino, the co-writers and co-stars of the new film Splitsville. And on The Treat, brothers and creative collaborators Chris and Paul Weitz talk about some thought-provoking inspirations.

Aug 16, 2025 • 53min
New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. Then, drummer and producer Bobby Colomby stops by to talk about the late musician Eddie Palmieri. And on The Treat, actress and director Mariska Hargitay talks about words of wisdom she got from her father.

Aug 9, 2025 • 53min
Filmmaker Matt Shakman on introducing ‘The Fantastic Four’ to the MCU
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Matt Shakman about his newest Marvel Cinematic Universe project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Then, Pee-wee as Himself director Matt Wolf stops by to discuss his Emmy-nominated HBO documentary about the late actor Paul Reubens. And on the Treat, director Eli Roth pays tribute to his late mentor.

Aug 2, 2025 • 53min
Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Merchant about his career in comedy and drama. Then, Matt Lambert—founder of Atlanta-based brand Factor’s—stops by to talk about balancing lasting craftsmanship with wearability in his designs. And on the Treat, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto discusses a mentor who gave him the confidence to begin his career.

Jul 26, 2025 • 53min
Ari Aster on making ‘Eddington’ feel like the internet
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, film critic and writer Kenneth Turan joins to discuss his book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation. And on the Treat, Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler talks about a special musical journey he took prior to making the film.

Jul 19, 2025 • 53min
Documentarian Matt Tyrnauer takes on ‘Nobu’
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua Rofé stops by to talk about his HBO documentary series The Mortician. And on the Treat, Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet hails the “wonderful” villain of a favorite 1971 crime drama.


