The Treatment
KCRW
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.
Episodes
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Oct 4, 2017 • 30min
John Elliott, men's clothing designer
Men's clothing designer John Elliott joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss making his mark with the "Villain" sweatshirt.
Sep 27, 2017 • 30min
Kate and Laura Mulleavy: Woodshock
"Rodarte" sisters in design, Kate and Laura Mulleavy discuss translating the feel of their directorial debut film, Woodshock.
Sep 20, 2017 • 30min
Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris: Battle of the Sexes
Directing partners Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris discuss covering competition in Battle of the Sexes.
Sep 13, 2017 • 30min
Jane Campion: Top of the Lake
Director Jane Campion joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss success with her Top of the Lake series.
Sep 6, 2017 • 30min
Scott Wilson: 'In the Heat of the Night' 50th Anniversary
The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson discusses his 50 year career catapulted by In the Heat of the Night co-star Sidney Poitier.
Aug 30, 2017 • 30min
Ellen Mirojnick: Logan Lucky
Award-winning costume designer Ellen Mirojnick discusses taking hillbilly fashion seriously in Logan Lucky.
Aug 23, 2017 • 30min
Kenya Barris: Black-ish
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss utilizing his show as a conversation starter. (Repeat)
Aug 16, 2017 • 30min
RuPaul: RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul, the Emmy-winning drag icon and creator of RuPaul's Drag Race, shares insights on the transformative power of drag. He discusses his unique philosophy of embracing joy and shedding negativity. RuPaul reflects on the significant cultural influences that shaped him, including icons like Tammy Faye and Diana Ross. He celebrates the global appeal of Drag Race, emphasizing the contestants' courage. RuPaul also highlights the challenges of mainstream acceptance for drag and the evolving role of younger generations in driving cultural shifts.
Aug 9, 2017 • 30min
Allen Hughes: The Defiant Ones
Director Allen Hughes credits real life experience in the making of The Defiant Ones.
Aug 2, 2017 • 30min
Lena Waithe: Master of None
Writer Lena Waithe joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss inserting her point of view into Master of None.
