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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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Dec 10, 2022 • 5min
The Treat: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on co-owning the NHL’s Seattle Kraken
After trying to buy a number of hockey teams, prolific TV/film producer Jerry Bruckheimer discusses the joys of co-owning the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

Dec 10, 2022 • 59min
Jordan Peele, Chloë Sevigny and for The Treat: the ‘80s R&B song that makes writer Danyel Smith want to dance
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Academy Award winning screenwriter and acclaimed horror auteur Jordan Peele, who’s here to discuss his latest genre-bending film “Nope.” Then we revisit our recent conversation with actress Chloë Sevigny about her take on “quiet acting.” And for The Treat, we listen back to Danyel Smith’s take on the ‘80s R&B hit “No Parking on the Dance Floor.”

Dec 3, 2022 • 58min
Joe Coscarelli, Sacha Jenkins, and the song that inspires actress Sharon D Clarke to be her best self
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with writer Joe Coscarelli to talk about his new book “Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story.” Next, director Sacha Jenkins reveals a different side of jazz icon Louis Armstrong in his AppleTV+ documentary “Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues.” And for The Treat, Broadway actress Sharon D Clarke talks about how a song written for someone going through a hard time inspires her every time she listens to it.

Nov 19, 2022 • 59min
Bryan Tyree Henry, Paul Feig, and Rebecca Miller’s ‘cherry’ picked treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry, who is currently starring in the fourth and final season of FX’s “Atlanta.” Next, writer-director Paul Feig, whose new book is “Cocktail Time!: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun,” talks about bringing a cocktail party sensibility to his film sets. And for The Treat, writer and director Rebecca Miller explains how a classic play from the early 20th century captures the light and dark of life today.

Nov 12, 2022 • 59min
The Hernandez brothers, writer Jeremy Dauber, and why ‘90s female musicians are director Clea DuVall’s Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, also known as the Hernandez brothers, who created the Love and Rockets comics, now out in a special boxed set commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first issue. Next, Jeremy Dauber, author of “American Comics: A History” joins to give historical perspective and round out the comics conversation. And finally on The Treat, actor and director Clea DuVall explains how ‘90s alternative female rock made her feel less alone as a struggling teenager and still inspires her in her work.

Nov 5, 2022 • 59min
Chris Redd, Sharon D Clarke, and the friendship that’s a treat for Tyler Perry
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian Chris Redd, whose new special on HBO MAX is “Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This?” Then, Olivier Award winning actress Sharon D Clarke talks about her role in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” And on The Treat, actor, director and producer Tyler Perry tells us about his friendship with another media powerhouse that’s a treat for him.

Oct 29, 2022 • 59min
Ramy Youssef, Rebecca Miller and Jon Hamm on the books that are his ‘Treat’
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian and Golden Globe winning actor Ramy Youssef, whose Hulu series “Ramy” is currently in its third season. Next, writer and director Rebecca Miller stops by to talk about her new collection of short stories called “Total.” And on The Treat, actor Jon Hamm tells us about an author whose books he can’t stop recommending.

Oct 22, 2022 • 59min
Robert Townsend, Carell Augustus and The Treat: an essential but underappreciated Bowie album
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with director and actor Robert Townsend, whose groundbreaking film “Hollywood Shuffle” turned 35 this year. Next, photographer Carell Augustus talks about his book “Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Hollywood Moments.” And on The Treat, filmmaker Brett Morgen talks about a 1990s David Bowie album that marked a new chapter for the late artist.

Oct 15, 2022 • 59min
Hasan Minhaj, Clea DuVall, and why ‘The Bear’ makes filmmaker John Hamburg jealous
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Peabody Award winning comedian Hasan Minhaj, whose newest special is Netflix’s “The King’s Jester.” Then, actor and director Clea DuVall tells us about “High School,” the new Freevee series she’s helming, based on the memoir by indie pop duo Tegan and Sara. And finally on The Treat, writer-director John Hamburg tells us why FX’s “The Bear” makes him want to challenge himself.

Oct 8, 2022 • 59min
Jon Hamm, Brett Morgen, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood on the song that’s always on her writing playlist
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actor Jon Hamm, who is currently starring in the mystery comedy “Confess, Fletch.” Next, director Brett Morgen discusses his latest documentary “Moonage Daydream” about the late David Bowie. And on The Treat, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood reveals the Lauryn Hill song that’s on repeat when she’s working.