The Moment With Brian Koppelman

Justin Townes Earle is a distinguished singer-songwriter best known for records such as Midnight at the Movies and Harlem River Blues. Justin, the son of the legendary songwriter, Steve Earle, talks about growing up personally without his father and professionally in his wake. Plus, Justin reflects on his destructive youth, shares stories from the road, talks about learning how to read and write as a dyslexic, and why after all his struggles he still believes you don't need to be miserable to write a great song. His two latest albums are Single Mothers and Absent Fathers. For a full catalog of Justin's music click here. Topics mentioned: Single Mothers & Absent Fathers by Justin Townes EarleThe Moment with Aimee Mann: 8/18/15I Smile Back"Midnight at the Movies" by Justin Townes EarleThe Moviegoer by Walker PercyClosing Time by Tom WaitsMindfield by Gregory Corso"Cocksucking Blonde" by Stephen Yerkey"Blues Run the Game" by Jackson Frank"Am I That Lonely Tonight?" by Justin Townes Earle"Christchurch Woman" by J

Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the filmmaking partners responsible for the movies Half Nelson, Sugar, and Mississippi Grind, look back at how they started making movies, talk about their creative partnership, and discuss their frustration with the amount of people who have watched Mississippi Grind. Plus, the two dissect the decisions they've made to keep making independent films and why directing television shows (The Affair, Looking, Billions) can be a scary, vulnerable experience.  Topics mentioned: Mississippi Grind, Half Nelson, Sugar, Billions, Buffalo '66, "How to Annoy a Fan Base in 60 Easy Steps" by Bill Simmons, Do The Right Thing, She's Gotta Have It, Goodfellas, First Blood, The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now, Raising Arizona, Stranger Than Paradise, Slacker, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause" by The Jackson Five, NY 99X Radio Station, Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair, True Lies, Struggle a short film by Ryan Fleck, Creed, Hard Eight, California Split, Gowanus a short film by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, Out

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This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Scott Rosenberg, the writer best known for his movies Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead, Beautiful Girls, and Con Air. The two discuss the impact of Scott's father passing away, creating languages in movies, and the themes that run through many of his films. Plus, Scott talks about how the Hollywood machine turned Gone in 60 Seconds into a different movie and why the true emotion of Scott's screenplays have rarely (if ever) been captured on screen. Topics mentioned: Things to Do When You're Dead in Denver Beautiful Girls Con Air Gone in Sixty Seconds Rounders Boston University University of Southern California The Moment with Tony Gilroy: 10/28/14 Sunset Boulevard The Black Ice by Michael Connelly October Road A Clockwork Orange House of Games Marathon Man Chinatown Lethal Weapon Leaving Las Vegas Jumanji Grease Electra Glide in Blue The Wanderers by Richard Price Ladies Man by Richard Price Magnum Force The Longest Yard The Deer Hunter Grosse Pointe Bla

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Sarah Kay, the world famous spoken word poet. Brian and Sarah talk about how 9/11 impacted her life as a young artist and why people feel unwelcomed in the "house of poetry." Plus, Sarah reflects on her life on the road as an educator and poet, why she sees art as an exchange of gifts, and how she was confused for the waitstaff just before giving the TED Talk that changed her life. Topics mentioned:"If I Should Have a Daughter" a TED Talk by Sarah KayProject Voice"The Type" by Sarah KayBrown UniversityBowery PoetryNuyorican Poets Cafe28 Pieces from 2015 That Should Be Required Reading For Women by Emma GrayI'm 15-Years-Old And This Is What Love Feels Like by Anna Koppelman"Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie" by Bob Dylan30 Rock "Reunion" episodeElection"On the Discomfort of Being in the Same Room as the Boy You Like" by Sarah Kay"Winter Without You" by Sarah KayCUPSI Poetry Slam"What We Build" a Scripps commencement address by Sarah Kay People mentioned:Sarah KayD

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jim James, the lead singer and songwriter for the band My Morning Jacket. Brian and Jim talk about the band's latest album, The Waterfall, and the message within many of their songs. Plus, Jim meditates on criticism and its role in the artistic process, how his songs are created over several years in a garden of ideas, and what it feels like, minutes before he steps on the stage, to bring a group of people together around one common cause --- love. Topics mentioned: The Waterfall album "Compound Fracture" by My Morning Jacket Z album "Wordless Chorus" by My Morning Jacket RPM - A non profit organization Bruce Springsteen's Harry Chapin Tribute E Unibus Pluram: Television and U.S. Fiction by David Foster Wallace "I'm Amazed" by My Morning Jacket The New Basement Tapes (w/ Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, Rhiannon Giddens, and Taylor Goldsmith) "Blues Run the Game" by Jackson Frank One Big Circle: How My Morning Jacket Rebounded With Its Best Album in a Decade by

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Maggie Siff, the actress best known for her roles in Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, and the upcoming Showtime series, Billions. Brian and Maggie reflect on the past year creating Billions together and how Maggie goes about preparing for her scenes on the show. Plus, Maggie talks about when she first fell in love with acting, why it's important to her to play strong, smart women on TV, and how she originally intended to read for Peggy Olson during her first Mad Men audition. Topics mentioned:BillionsMad MenSons of Anarchy"Mister Roberts"Being John MalkovichNYU Tisch School of the Arts People mentioned:Maggie SiffMatthew WeinerDamian LewisPaul GiamattiMalin AkermanDavid CostabileKurt SutterZelda FichandlerRon Van LieuThomas SadoskiAlan Taylor This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Braintree. Looking to set up payments for your business? Braintree gives your app or website a payment solution that accepts just about every payment method with one simple integra

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jerry O'Connell, the actor best known for his roles in Stand By Me and Jerry Maguire. Brian and Jerry reflect on the life of River Phoenix and the audition that landed him a role in Jerry Maguire. Plus, O'Connell talks about how it was never his intention to be pitted against Tom Cruise after his comments a few weeks back and why there's still nothing quite like performing for a packed Broadway theater. Shownotes: Slate.com/TheMoment Email: themomentbk@gmail.com Twitter: @briankoppelman 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

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Derek Haas, the co-creator of Chicago Fire, executive producer of Chicago PD & Chicago Med, and the author of A Different Lie - the fourth book in a series featuring the contract killer, Columbus. The two talk about their respective creative failures, how Derek manages his time as a showrunner and novelist, and why Haas feels compelled to keep writing books. Plus, Derek reflects on his time learning the ropes in Hollywood and why he and his creative partner (Michael Brandt) decided early on to see every project through to the end.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: Chicago Fire Chicago PD Chicago Med A Different Lie by Derek Haas The Silver Bear by Derek Haas Columbus by Derek Haas Dark Men by Derek Haas 3:10 to Yuma Wanted The Double 2 Fast 2 Furious Baylor University The Writer's Market 2016 The Courier Runner Runner Rounders Our Man Flint Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Body by Stephen King The Sun Also R

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and endurance athlete, about his new book Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet. The two discuss why Jesse invited a SEAL (David Goggins) to live in his home for a month, the importance of never feeling complacent, and how eating 15 bananas a day may just be his secret to success. Plus, Jesse shares a couple of stories about his ability to tolerate pain and how his next big endurance test may lead him to California's Death Valley.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet by Jesse Itzler Atlanta Hawks ZICO Marquis Jet Spanx Hoosiers Patriot Tour Dallas Mavericks Michael Jordan's Fantasy Camp Fit For Life by Harvey Diamond   People mentioned on today's show: Jesse Itzler Sara Blakely Lucille Ball Tony Robbins Eminem Billy Joel David Goggins Wayne Dyer Mark Cuban Grant Hill Kyle Korver   This episode of The Moment is bro

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to his wife, Amy Koppelman, a novelist and screenwriter, about her new book Hesitation Wounds and her recent film I Smile Back. The two discuss Amy's lifelong battle with depression, the themes and characters of her stories, and how writing has, in many ways, saved her life. Plus, Amy talks about the letter she wrote to Philip Roth, why Per Petterson is one of her favorite authors, and how she overcame resistance from publishers and peers throughout her career.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: Hesitation Wounds by Amy Koppelman I Smile Back by Amy Koppelman A Mouthful of Air by Amy Koppelman I Curse the River of Time by Per Petterson The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles The Moviegoer by Walker Percy Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger Toronto International Film Festival Daughters of the American Revolution "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles Oswald Typewriters Columbia University American Pastoral by Philip Roth The World of Yesterday by Stefan

Tom McCarthy, the writer and director of Spotlight, joins Brian this week to talk about his new film which tells the true story of how a Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe team unmasked the widespread cover-up of child abuse in Boston's Catholic Church. Tom has written and directed a number of other great films including The Station Agent, The Visitor, and Win Win. Today, the two talk about how Tom bounced back from a critical and commercial failure in his 2014 movie, The Cobbler, to create what is now being regarded, in Spotlight, as a frontrunner for this year's best picture. Plus, Tom talks about his career as an actor, the role of journalism in today's society, and how some of our most calamitous mistakes aren't the result of one big bad decision, but of a lot of small mistakes, winks, and people looking the other way.   Spotlight opens in select theaters on November 6th.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: Spotlight The Station Agent The Visitor The Wire Up The Boston Globe The Cobbler Rounders

Judah Friedlander, the longtime comedian, star of 30 Rock, and author of the new book, If the Raindrops United, joins Brian this week to talk about how his material has changed over the years, his various battles with anxiety, and what it felt like to finally find a home on stage. Plus, Brian reads a passage from the new book and the two discuss why the only thing holding Judah back from making his first special is Judah.    Topics mentioned on today's show include: If the Raindrops United by Judah Friedlander 30 Rock Scott Ferrall Radio Show Top Spin WJOK Comedy Radio Comedy Tonight with Bill Boggs Robin Byrd Show Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas by Dale Pollock Diner At The Diner by Brian Koppelman 1984 by George Orwell Dead Poets Society The Tibetan Book of the Dead Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno Rocky The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron   People mentioned on today's show: Judah Friedlander Steven Wright Lenny Bruce Rick Shapiro Bob Newhart Allan Havey Steve Martin

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to John Dahl who directed Rounders and gave Brian his first big break in movies. John is also known for directing movies such as The Last Seduction, You Kill Me, and Red Rock West. The two talk about John's road to becoming a director, the lessons he learned along the way, and how directing is a lot like being the leader of a band. Plus, John talks about dealing with disappointments in show business, his worst studio pitch, and why filmmakers should keep telling the story of the movie to everybody on the set.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: The Last Seduction Red Rock West Kill Me Again Unforgettable You Kill Me Rounders A Clockwork Orange She's Gotta Have It Raising Arizona Cool Hand Luke The French Connection The Godfather University of Montana Montana State University American Film Institute Billions Red Desert State And Main Powerhouse a TV series Double Indemnity General Hospital The Tropicana in Hollywood I Wake Up Screaming The Bridge   Peopl

Phil Rosenthal is the creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and his new show, I'll Have What Phil's Having. This week, Brian and Phil discuss life before and after Everybody Loves Raymond, the best movies about show business, and Phil's first mind-blowing food experience. Plus, the two talk about Phil's current bout of writer's block, the best pizza slice in New York City, and whether Los Angeles is indeed the best food city in America.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: I'll Have What Phil's Having Everybody Loves Raymond Exporting Raymond You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom by Phil Rosenthal Dayenu Jewish James Bond a video by Funny or Die Spanglish The Honeymooners Hofstra University Saturday Night Live Apocalypse Now Rounders Narcos Seinfeld Curb Your Enthusiasm Avatar Terms of Endearment Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach The King of Comedy Broadway Danny Rose The TV Set Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain The Bobby

Salman Rushdie, the distinguished author of books such as Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, and Joseph Anton: A Memoir, joins Brian this week to discuss his latest novel Two Years Eight Months and Twenty Eight Nights, the themes of alienation and truth that often lie beneath the surface in his work, and why, in a world gone mad, fiction matters. Plus, Salman talks about his rocky start as a writer, an unforgettable night at Madison Square Garden, and how religious fascists are waging a war on pleasure.   Topics mentioned on today's show include: Two Years Eight Months and Twenty Eight Nights by Salman Rushdie Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie The Moor's Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie Candide by Voltaire Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie The Arabian Knights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights The animal fables of The Panchatantra The Hamzanama Ocean of the Streams of Stories Grimus by Salman Rushdie Shalimar

Neil LaBute, the writer and director of movies such as In The Company of Men and Your Friends and Neighbors, joins Brian this week to discuss his latest show, Billy & Billie, and his process as a director by taking a closer look at his 2013 film, Some Velvet Morning. Also, LaBute talks about his work as a writer and why critics and audiences often confuse his personal sense of morality with that of his characters. Plus, Brian and Neil meditate on the social utility in truth-telling and to what lengths writers and audiences are willing to go in order to feel connected in a world that's ever-changing. Topics discussed on today's show include: "Neil LaBute Has a Thing About Beauty" a New York Times article Your Friends and Neighbors In The Company of Men Billy & Billie Some Velvet Morning Full Frontal Irreversible This Is How It Goes a play by Neil LaBute The Magic Christian by Terry Southern Bash a play by Neil LaBute Fritzl Case I Smile Back by Amy Koppelman A Mouthful of Air by Amy Koppelman The Clown by He

James Foley, the newly announced director of Fifty Shades Darker, joins Brian this week to discuss how James thinks about directing, the years he spent in movie jail, and how decades of Freudian analysis helped break him out. Also, Foley talks about his time on House of Cards and how David Fincher's trust gave him a 2nd shot in Hollywood. Plus, James tells a few stories from the set of Glengarry Glen Ross and takes a look ahead at his new project, Fifty Shades Darker.   Topics discussed on today's show include:  Glengarry Glen Ross Fifty Shades Darker (Sequel) Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James Billions At Close Range After Dark, My Sweet "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna Reckless House of Cards The Intern The Martian Gladiator Perfect Stranger Solitary Man USC Film School    People discussed on today's show:  James Foley Beau Willimon David Fincher Paul Giamatti Sigmund Freud Nikki Toscano Nancy Meyers Woody Allen Ridley Scott Halle Berry Bruce Willis Tom Cruise Josh Donen David Mamet Alec Baldwin Jack Lemmon

Mary Karr, the award-winning poet and best-selling author, joins Brian this week to discuss her latest book, The Art of Memoir, and reflect on her past work including The Liars' Club and a poem she wrote about David Foster Wallace, "Suicide's Note: An Annual." Also, Karr talks about being critical of David and why she couldn't read Infinite Jest until after his death. Plus, Brian and Mary talk about some of their favorite memoirs and how Mary believes that with the right tools and mindset, anyone can tell their own story.   Topics discussed on today's show include: The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr The Liars' Club by Mary Karr Cherry by Mary Karr Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr The Rock Bottom Remainders Short Sharp Shocked by Michelle Shocked Texas Campfire Tapes by Michelle Shocked "Michelle Shocked enrages fans with onstage anti-gay rant." Memoirs by Pablo Neruda A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers Dispatches by Michael Herr Stop-Time by Frank Conroy Body and Soul by Frank Conroy Black Boy by

Peter Zizzo, the award winning songwriter and producer, grew up as a renowned guitar player and on today's show Brian and Peter talk about the effects of being viewed as a prodigy, the decisions he has made as an artist, and the lessons he learned along the way. Plus, Peter talks about writing songs for Celine Dion and Vanessa Carlton, how he felt being nominated for an award that was purely his own work, and wanting the success to be real this time around.   Topics discussed on today's show include: "Whispers" by Corina The Moment with David Levien: 3/24/15 Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri Women and Children First by Van Halen Spring Has Sprung on Peter Rabbit "Hello" by Lionel Richie "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean Solitary Man Rounders "Ordinary Day" demo by Vanessa Carlton "Only One Road" by Celine Dion   People discussed on today's show include: Peter Zizzo Vanessa Carlton Avril Lavigne Billy Cobham Adam Schlesinger Steve Winwood Taylor Swift Tony Robbins Charles Koppelman Robert Randolph Tim Herilhy Davi