Origins with James Andrew Miller

Cameron Crowe, the visionary writer-director behind Almost Famous, shares insider memories on achieving rock authenticity. Nancy Wilson, rock legend from Heart, details her role in creating Rock School to teach actors about real band dynamics, while Peter Frampton, iconic guitarist, discusses his guitar coaching and musical contributions. Actor Billy Crudup reveals the grueling process of mastering guitar in six weeks, highlighting the pressure to convincingly embody a rock star. The vibrant discussions explore the challenges and triumphs of creating a genuine rock film.

In this conversation, Cameron Crowe, the acclaimed writer-director, reflects on his decade-long journey creating Almost Famous, drawing inspiration from his own life. Musician Nancy Wilson, Crowe's ex-wife, shares her role in shaping the screenplay, while Neil Preston, a rock photographer, entertains with wild on-the-road stories, including the memorable Greg Allman tapes saga. They delve into Crowe's teenage years as a Rolling Stone correspondent, pivotal experiences that influenced the film, and the transformation of his script into a heartfelt family story.

Join filmmaker Cameron Crowe, actor Patrick Fugit, actress Kate Hudson, and casting director Gail Levin as they dive into the transformative casting journey of Almost Famous. Discover how big names like Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt were once contenders and the challenges they faced in finding the right actors. Hear Patrick's audition stories and Kate's determination to play Penny Lane after initially auditioning for a different role. The group reveals how unexpected changes led to the perfect cast, creating a legendary film that stands the test of time.

Origins is back! James Andrew Miller brings you behind the scenes of the Cameron Crowe classic that put us on the bus with Stillwater and taught us what life on the road with a Rock-n-Roll band was all about - not to mention adolescent love and heartbreak. Come join Jim as he brings the band back together and sits down with the cast, starting with the writer and director himself, Cameron Crowe - plus Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, rock stars Peter Frampton & Nancy Wilson, and more. It's all happening. Don't miss it.​ ALMOST FAMOUS now available on Digital and Blu-Ray from Paramount Home Entertainment.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The series ends, the movies call, but the third is hardly the charm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come along for the complex climb of Sex and the City to cultural high status, and hear about the impact it had on those who made it: the trek and the series. Plus, we’ll discuss with cast and others how the show’s sexual freedom contributed to its popularity – “Sex and the City,” with an emphasis on the former. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did the creation of Sex and the City lead to a revolution about what could be said and done on television, and what was going on behind the camera that made it all possible? Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, Willie Garson and other key figures in the show’s extraordinary success share their stories, sagas, and secrets. Sex and the City is available on HBO Go/HBO Now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Origins bonus interview, James Andrew Miller sits down with Sarah Jessica Parker for an in depth discussion on how she has turned her business ideas into gold.  Sponsored by the American Express Business Gold Card. **Don't forget to download and listen to Sarah's raw "Origins Originals" interview from the Sex and the City series podcast - coming soon! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does a typical week look like at SNL? Hear from the producers, writers and cast to see how the show comes together from the first brainstorming sessions in the writer’s room on Monday, to the after party in the wee hours of Sunday Morning. Plus, learn how the show finds new talent and where the cast and crew see themselves and the show headed, in Season 44, and beyond.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did SNL producers, writers, and cast recover after the end of last season, and how did they get themselves ready for Season 44? Cast members Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Heidi Gardner, Colin Jost, Chris Redd, Kenan Thompson, and Melissa Villasenor – along with Executive Producer Lorne Michaels and show producers Steve Higgins and Lindsay Shookus reveal their summer strategies as they say goodbye to sleep and dig in for the new season ahead.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices