

The Moment with Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman
Interviews about the pivotal moments that fueled fascinating creative careers. Hosted by Brian Koppelman.
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Sep 2, 2014 • 53min
Adam Duritz: 9/2/14
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz on their new album, songwriting, and the meaning of California.
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Aug 26, 2014 • 1h 32min
Jon Lovett: 8/26/14
Jon Lovett was a White House speechwriter while in his mid-twenties. Now 30, he creates TV shows. He talks about that ride, proximity to power, and why he does what he does.
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Aug 24, 2014 • 1h 8min
Taran Killam: 5/6/14
'SNL' star Taran Killam and Brian Koppelman talk about life on the show, how to get a sketch on the air, and how to stay sane in showbiz.
Aired originally 5/6/14
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Aug 19, 2014 • 1h 5min
Mike Birbiglia: 8/19/14
Comedian/storyteller/filmmaker Mike Birbiglia on finding his creative groove, the importance of being on time, and why he loves movies.
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Aug 12, 2014 • 1h 30min
Craig Mazin: 8/12/14
Craig Mazin, who wrote 'The Hangover Part II' and 'Identity Thief' and hosts Scriptnotes, on dealing with success and failure in Hollywood.
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Aug 5, 2014 • 1h 11min
Hank Steinberg: 8/5/14
Hank Steinberg tells how he went from a guy who wanted to make indie films to one of the biggest names in TV.
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Jul 29, 2014 • 1h 7min
Tim Ferriss: 7/29/14
Tim Ferriss, life hacker and author of 'The 4-Hour Body,' shares his expertise and thought process with Brian.
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Jul 22, 2014 • 1h 3min
Jake Kasdan: 7/22/14
Filmmaker Jake Kasdan ('Sex Tape,' 'Bad Teacher') on directing 'Freaks and Geeks,' his love of comedy, and connecting to the legacy of his legendary father, Lawrence Kasdan.
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Jul 15, 2014 • 1h 7min
Richard LaGravenese: 7/15/14
Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese on why he writes, how he writes, and why he still doesn't feel like a real writer.
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Jul 8, 2014 • 1h 15min
Ellen Barkin: 7/8/14
Legndary actress Ellen Barkin tells Brian how she prepared to deal with the cruelty of show business, why she sabotaged part of her career, and what matters to her now.
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