

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.
Episodes
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Jul 16, 2014 • 30min
Max Brooks: The Harlem Hellfighters
Elvis talks to Max Brooks, bestselling author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, about his new graphic novel The Harlem Hellfighters.

Jul 9, 2014 • 30min
Andy Serkis: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Actor Andy Serkis brings depth to real-life characters, from Ian Drury in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, to serial killer Ian Brady in the 2006 film Longford.

Jul 2, 2014 • 30min
David Wain: They Came Together
Don't call him a cynic. David Wain may totally tear apart the romantic comedy genre in his new film They Came Together, but he does it lovingly.

Jun 25, 2014 • 30min
Mimi Pond: Over Easy
Food, sex, and newfound freedom, all in comic form, by writer and cartoonist Mimi Pond in her new graphic novel/memoir Over Easy.

Jun 18, 2014 • 30min
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Veep
"I'm not as nuts as these characters I play, but anxiety is a friend of mine," says actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus of her roles on Seinfeld, Watching Ellie, and now, Veep.

Jun 11, 2014 • 30min
Clark Gregg: Trust Me
Actor/writer/director Clark Gregg on his second feature, Trust Me, and defending his character Agent Coulson to old school Marvel fans.

Jun 4, 2014 • 30min
Jenny Slate: Obvious Child
"I don't want to scrub myself clean. I'm always interested in characters when they misbehave because of hurt." Comedian Jenny Slate on her first starring role.

May 28, 2014 • 30min
James McAvoy: Filth and X-Men
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.

May 21, 2014 • 30min
James Gray: The Immigrant
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.

May 14, 2014 • 30min
John Slattery: God's Pocket
"Arrogance is funny. There's nothing funnier than a confident fool." Actor John Slattery talks about the humor of retribution in his directorial debut.