

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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Jun 3, 2015 • 30min
Nick Offerman: Gumption
Actor/humorist/author/woodworker Nick Offerman talks about his new book, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers.

May 27, 2015 • 30min
Ben Wexler & Billy Crystal: The Comedians
Billy Crystal on a career full of chemistry, most recently with FX's The Comedians, joined by EP/showrunner Ben Wexler.

May 20, 2015 • 30min
Dee Rees: Bessie
Filmmaker Dee Rees' new film, Bessie, explores the story of the legendary blues performer Bessie Smith.

May 13, 2015 • 30min
Greg Berlanti: The Flash and Arrow
Prolific writer/producer Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash) on how being Catholic and gay influences his storytelling.

May 6, 2015 • 30min
Helen Hunt: Ride
Helen Hunt learns to surf in her second feature, Ride, as writer, director and star.

Apr 29, 2015 • 30min
Nick Kroll: Adult Beginners
Nick Kroll talks about growing up in his new film as actor/writer and first time feature producer, Adult Beginners.

Apr 22, 2015 • 30min
Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing
Glee actress Jane Lynch hits the road with her one-person cabaret show, See Jane Sing.

Apr 15, 2015 • 30min
Kristen Stewart: Clouds of Sils Maria
Kristen Stewart has been a muse to the Beat Generation, a Knight, and a vampire. Now she's an assistant, in Olivier Assayas' new film, Clouds of Sils Maria.

Apr 8, 2015 • 30min
Mike Mignola: Hellboy in Hell
Comic book artist and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola talks about trusting his gut and creating a constant sense of play in his work.

Apr 1, 2015 • 30min
Matthew Weiner: Mad Men
Matthew Weiner reflects on Mad Men as its seventh and final season begins its final run.


