The Moment With Brian Koppelman

Jerome Charyn, the highly regarded author of books such as I Am Abraham and Sizzling Chops and Devilish Spins, joins Brian this week to discuss his love of language, ping-pong, and his latest book of stories, Bitter Bronx. Also, Brian draws a parallel between Charyn and Haruki Murakami's work, asks about Jerome's struggles with depression, and rekindles an old idea about a Marty Reisman movie. Plus, Jerome shares his touching story about finding love in his 70s and the cat that stole his heart.   Topics discussed on today's show include: Bitter Bronx by Jerome Charyn Sizzling Chops and Devilish Spins by Jerome Charyn I Am Abraham by Jerome Charyn The American University of Paris Jerome Charyn's interview with Frederic Tuten The Power Broker by Robert Caro I Smile Back by Amy Koppelman Why Are We In Vietnam by Norman Mailer Dubliners by James Joyce   People discussed on today's show include: Jerome Charyn Tom Bissell Jonathan Lethem Michael Chabon Don DeLillo Charles Dickens Shakespeare Lawrence Block Abrah

Aimee Mann, one of the best songwriters of our generation, joins Brian this week to discuss the evolution of her music, the time she spent with 'Til Tuesday, and the way Aimee thinks about creating songs. Also, Brian and Aimee discuss an event prior to the "Whatever" album that impacted the both of them professionally and creatively. Plus, Aimee falls in love with a lyric from Jason Isbell's new album, talks about the importance of form and self-awareness as an artist, and how lately she's simply trying to be a more mature person.   Topic Mentioned: Chronicles by Bob Dylan Paul Giamatti's interview on The Moment: 7/20/15 Coming Up Close: Retrospective by 'Til Tuesday Whatever by Aimee Mann Charmer by Aimee Mann The Both by Aimee Mann and Ted Leo I'm With Stupid by Aimee Mann Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell "24 Frames" by Jason Isbell The Forgotten Arm by Aimee Mann @#%&*! Smilers by Aimee Mann Solitary Man The Big Lebowski Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture by Aimee Mann   People Mentioned: A

Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder, the two comedians that host The Bonfire on Sirius XM's Comedy Central Radio, talk about the long road to finally landing their deal on satellite radio and everything that has transpired in their relationship since Mr. Oakerson's last emotional appearance on the show. Plus, Brian talks with Big Jay about the actions he took during an altercation at New York City's Comic Strip, how the comedian chooses his words, and honoring the comic's code. Spoiler alert: Big Jay did finally get those A/C's for his apartment. People Mentioned:  Big Jay Oakerson Dan Soder Rob Zombie Joe List Amy Schumer Richie Tienken William Stephenson Steve Byrne Keith Van Horn Ari Shaffir Kurt Metzger Gary Gulman Joe Vecsey Todd Lynn Lenny Marcus Ardie Fuqua Dustin Chafin Mike Vecchione Dave Attell Michael Che Sam Morril Domenic DeNucci Topics Mentioned:  Sirius XM's "The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder" The Moment with Big Jay Oakerson: (2/24/15) The Moment with Dan Soder: (5/27/14) MTV's Guy

David Lipsky, the author of Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself, the book which has been adapted into a feature film, The End Of The Tour, joins Brian to talk about the accuracy of the late David Foster Wallace's portrayal in the movie, the lasting personal effects those five days have had on his life, and whether or not meeting Mr. Wallace is the reason he hasn't published a book of fiction ever since. Plus, Brian and David discuss Jonathan Franzen's response to Mr. Wallace's death, the calculated trajectories of great artists such as Quentin Tarantino, and how the real goal of David Foster Wallace's work was to make people come alive. Please stick around after the show for a bonus segment from Brian's conversation with David Lipsky. The End of the Tour is now playing in select cities and will open in more theaters across the country on August 7th.   People mentioned: David Lipsky Glenn Kenny James Ponsoldt John Barth John Updike Quentin Tarantino Bonnie Nadell Mary Karr Jonathan Franzen Sam Sne

After being embroiled in a lawsuit with Mark Zuckerberg over the origins of Facebook, Divya Narendra, the founder and CEO of the investor community SumZero, joins Brian this week to discuss Narendra's early success creating Harvard Connection, the reason he became an entrepreneur, and the lessons he took away from the Facebook lawsuit. Also, Brian and Divya talk about startups, Divya's portrayal in The Social Network, and what can and cannot be taught in schools. Plus, the tech exec explains how he cultivated his mind and never lost a minute of sleep throughout the case against Facebook.   People discussed on today's show include: Divya Narendra Cameron Winklevoss Tyler Winklevoss Mark Zuckerberg Max Minghella Armie Hammer Elon Musk Warren Buffett Carl Icahn Alec Berg Aaron Sorkin David Fincher Jesse Eisenberg   Topics discussed on today's show include:   SumZero Facebook The Social Network Harvard Connection (ConnectU) Hot or Not website created by Mark Zuckerberg Harvard University Northwestern Universit

Paul Giamatti, the well respected, award-winning actor who stars along side Damian Lewis in Showtime's latest series, Billions, joins Brian this week to discuss working together on the set of the show (Brian is a co-creator and executive producer of Billions). Also, Paul talks about his complicated relationship with acting, revisits his roles in Donnie Brasco, Sideways, John Adams, and Cinderella Man. And Paul reflects on his time as a young actor and how, after more than 20 years, he keeps the work fresh and alive for himself.   Topics this week: Billions Yale School of Drama Donnie Brasco Safe Men Cinderella Man John Adams Choate Rosemary Hall Peer Gynt a play by Henrik Ibsen Glengarry Glen Ross a play by David Mamet Speed-The-Plow a play by David Mamet Man on the Moon Sideways American Splendor Election "Hurt So Good" - John Cougar Mellencamp   People this week: Paul Giamatti Sophia Loren Johnny Depp Russell Crowe Maggie Siff Marcus Giamatti Kenny Aronoff Alexander Payne Thomas Haden Church   Twitter: 

This week on the Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Starlee Kine, the host of the podcast Mystery Show. With the first five episodes of Kine's show complete, Brian caught up with her to ask about the response she has received and how that differs from the way she thinks about creating it. Also, the two compare and contrast the character Kine plays on Mystery Show to her everyday self, how she is a lot less like the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew and more like Charles Dickens and Marina Abramovic, and whether earnest is the correct word to ascribe to the stories on the podcast. Plus, Kine discusses the origins of Mystery Show and how close she was to leaving the radio world altogether.  Topics this week: Mystery Show - Episodes 1-5 The Sopranos Mad Men Breaking Bad Y Tu Mama Tambien a film by Alfonso Cuaron Law and Order The Killing True Detective Nancy Drew Hardy Boys This American Life- Episode 208: Office Politics Serial The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults The Moth: Waiting for Marina Abramovic Magnolia On The High

Back for his 2nd appearance on the show - New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, Seth Godin, joins us this week to talk about his latest project, altMBA, and the process of searching for his next piece of work. Also, Brian and Seth discuss the comfort people find in gatekeepers, the importance of increasing tension to keep your work on the cutting edge, and how big expectations can lead to big differences. Plus, Seth introduces his concept of buzzer management and how we need to press the buzzer before we know the answer to jump ahead in business and in life.   Topics this week: The altMBA Seth Godin's Freelancer Course at Udemy Seth Godin Blog Harvard Business School The Moment with Seth Godin: 10/7/14 The Dip by Seth Godin Do Over by Jon Acuff Brian Koppelman Blog Slack Here's to the Dreamers a video by The Academy Stanford Graduate School of Business Activision Seth Godin action figure What to Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn) by Seth Godin Leap First by Seth Godin The Trage

Debbie Gibson, the pop music icon known for songs such as "Only In My Dreams" and "Lost in Your Eyes" joins us this week to talk about the highs and lows of her career and walking the line between being a product and an artist. Debbie also shares stories from her youth including the dirty limerick that almost made its way into her single "Shock Your Mama," and what it felt like to be a young woman in the music industry during the late 80's and 90's. Plus, Debbie talks about growing into some of her old songs, the importance of not doing things that feel even "remotely dishonest," and gives us a taste of what's to come.   Topics this week: "Lost in Your Eyes" by Debbie Gibson "Only in My Dreams" by Debbie Gibson Out of the Blue, Electric Youth, Anything is Possible, and Think With Your Heart albums by Debbie Gibson New Music Seminar in New York City "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna Annie Les Miserables, Greece, Funny Girl, Gypsy, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and Cabaret "Foolish Beat" by Debbie Gibson Atlanti

James Le Gros, the longtime actor known for his roles in movies such as Drugstore Cowboy and Living in Obilvion joins us this week to talk about the freedom of not knowing what's next and why it's important, even after being credited on over 100 TV shows and films, that he still gets nervous. The two also share some of their best stories, including Brian's first meeting with Pat Riley and the night James attended a dinner party with Werner Herzog. Plus, we run James' name through the 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' generator, discuss why bitterness is the enemy as an artist, and why it's important to never face the facts.   Topics this week:  Drugstore Cowboy Living in Oblivion Justified Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon The People vs. Larry Flynt One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Amadeus Citizen Kane The Seventh Seal Diner The Last Winter Harold and Maude WNYC's Here's the Thing with Julianne Moore Barry Lyndon Leather Jackets The Winter of Frankie Machine a novel by Don Winslow She Needed Me a novel by Walter Kirn Blo

Lewis Black, the comedian, author, and playwright, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his long road to living a creative life. The two discuss the night Brian saw Lewis at the Beacon Theatre and watched him perform a bit about Vince Gill and Amy Grant. They also touch on Lewis's future with The Daily Show, beginning his career as a playwright, and how Lewis comes up with material. And to top it all off, Lewis gives us a few thoughts on religion and the time he once had faith.   Topics this week: Inside Out The Moment's interview with Big Jay Oakerson (2/24/15) Todd -N- Tyler Radio Empire The Bob and Tom Show Lewis Black performs a bit about Vince Gill and Amy Grant Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation WTF's interview with Lewis Black The Nerdist interview with Lewis Black The Daily Show with Jon Stewart WTF's interview with Jim Breuer My Transcendent Podcast Guest: Jim Breuer Redeems Himself on Marc Maron's WTF Atlantic Theatre Company Samuel French UNC Chapel Hill I Never Sang for My Father

Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of Meet the Press, talks about the political landscape and his role in it. Brian and Chuck also discuss the line between journalism and show business, the value of long-form interviews, and Chuck's waning enthusiasm for the political game. Plus, Chuck dives into his vision for Meet the Press, the burden of hosting the longest running television show in history, and the real story behind Advise and Consent.   Topics this week: NBC's Meet the Press The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House by Chuck Todd The Julliard School Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy Up, Simba! an essay by David Foster Wallace Bulworth Network Advise and Consent Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner Fight Cowboys Are My Weakness by Pam Houston   People this week: Former Senator Rick Santorum Governor John Kasich Senator Rand Paul Former Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Bernie Sanders Former Governor Jeb Bush Former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton President Bara

Taylor Goldsmith, lead singer-songwriter for the band Dawes, joins us this week to talk about the group's new album, All Your Favorite Bands. The album is out today and Taylor can be heard playing an acoustic version of the title track at the end of this episode. In addition, Taylor looks back at his time working on The New Basement Tapes alongside Elvis Costello, Jim James, Rhiannon Giddens, and Marcus Mumford. He also meditates on songwriting, influences, and how art is criticized and consumed in today's culture. Brian and Taylor also discuss the life and works of Bob Dylan, how turning 30 is a pivotal moment in an artist's life, and the hope Taylor still holds on to in his music.   Topics this week: All Your Favorite Bands by Dawes U2's Pride in the Name of Love Kid Rock's Bawitdaba Dawes' Time Spent in Los Angeles Nothing is Wrong by Dawes Otis the Drunk on The Andy Griffith Show Lost on the River by The New Basement Tapes "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer The New Basement Tapes - Kansas City

Note: This bonus episode was produced and aired by Grantland in December 2014. This week on The Moment we revisit Brian's conversation with Killer Mike which took place in November 2014. Killer Mike is one half of the Run the Jewels duo along side El-P. Coming off an emotional night in Ferguson, where he played to a crowd after the verdict was announced in the Michael Brown case, Brian talked with Mike about his duties as an artist and being an ambassador for his community. Since this conversation, Killer Mike has appeared on numerous shows including a recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. Topics this week: "R.A.P. Music" album "Run the Jewels" album "Run the Jewels 2" album "PL3DGE" album Stage 48 - New York City Morehouse College Adrian Peterson child abuse case "I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind" album "I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind Vol. 2" album Killer Mike in Ferguson Avatar "A.D.I.D.A.S." - Killer Mike Brooke Baldwin Interview with Killer Mike L.A. Confidential Sound Opinions from WBEZ "Amer

PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, the hosts of Reply All, discuss their creative partnership and their meteoric rise from WNYC to Gimlet. They also discuss their own worries for the show, the collective work it takes to put out an episode, and finding the sweet spot to maintain their outsider status as they become a part of the mainstream podcasting culture. And just how much hand holding in storytelling is too much hand holding? Brian talks about what it feels like to get De Blasio'd on an episode of Reply All.   Topics this week: Reply All Gimlet The Hold Steady - Lord I'm Discouraged Siskel & Ebert uncensored Life Itself - A film based on Roger Ebert's memoir Favor Atender - Reply All episode This American Life TLDR This Proves Everything - Reply All episode Ask Leah - TLDR episode On The Media The Moment's interview with Jessi Klein (12/30/14) 99% Invisible Late Show with David Letterman The Moment's interview with Alex Blumberg(10/14/14) Death Sex and Money Radiotopia Maximum Fun Exit & Return Part I - Reply Al

Bryan Garner, author, lexicographer, and subject of David Foster Wallace's essay Authority and American Usage, joins Brian to talk about their mutual love of language. Bryan also explains the fight between descriptivists and prescriptivists, how his life changed after Mr. Wallace's essay ran in Harper's Magazine and Consider the Lobster, and the story of how he brought Justice Scalia and David Foster Wallace together. In addition, Bryan discusses why he thinks Steven Pinker's new book on language "isn't very good," the definition of the term SNOOT, and how prescriptivists may have literally lost the fight on the definition of literally. Topics this week: Modern American Usage by Bryan Garner LawProse.org provider of CLE training in legal writing, editing, and drafting Tense Present: Democracy, English, and the Wars over Usage by David Foster Wallace Authority and American Usage by David Foster Wallace Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace Millers Crossing a film by the Coen brothers Gideon's Trumpet b

Noah Emmerich, otherwise known as Stan Beeman on The Americans, joins Brian to talk about the subtleties in his craft, how he went from being a musician and travel writer to an actor, and how Brian broke Noah the news that he couldn't land a role in the Kevin Costner film, For Love of the Game. Noah also dives into the backstory of how he landed his role as Marlon, Truman's best friend, on The Truman Show and the lessons we can all learn from chasing your fears. Mentioned this week: The Truman Show, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Gallipoli, and Witness - Peter Weir films Pride & Glory, Warrior, and Miracle - Gavin O'Connor films The Americans Beautiful Girls and Monument Avenue - Ted "Teddy" Demme films Rounders Floyd Abrams @DanAbrams Paul Giamatti Ron Livingston @JoshMalina @WhitfordBradley @DuleHill A Few Good Men Atlantic Theater Company Things I Have Learned Playing Poker on the Hill an essay by David Mamet Harold Evans Lincoln Center Library True West a play by Sam Shepard Burn This a play by Lanford Wilson T

Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author, talks about the pleasures of writing a book he believes in and the struggles of promoting one his heart wasn't fully into. Also, Jon reflects on his time with the Dave Ramsey team, the years he spent as a blocked writer, and the process of getting unstuck in his new book, Do Over. Mentioned this week: Jon Acuff's Books - including Stuff Christians Like, Quitter, Start, and Do Over The Moment with Seth Godin (10/7/14) John Sarno's Healing Back Pain Philippe Petit's On The High Wire John Waitzkin's The Art of Learning @DaveRamsey Scott Walker: "I Don't Know" if Obama Is Christian Michael Jordan's dunk on Patrick Ewing @billburr @iamcolinquinn Louis CK on cell phones Dusty Springfield's - Son of a Preacher Man Mad Men The Moment with Adam Duritz (9/2/14) 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

David Chang, chef and founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, discusses love and hate and how he has used each to fuel his success. Plus, the early days of Momofuku Noodle Bar, when the fear of financial ruin forced David to find a way to find a way forward. Topics discussed in this episode: Momofuku Restaurants, including Noodle Bar, Ssam, Ko, Ma Pache, and Milk Bar The first season of the PBS series Mind of a Chef, hosted by David Chang Lucky Peach magazine Armageddon-era Aerosmith vs. Toys in the Attic-era Aerosmith Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX Restaurante Elkano Etxebarri Slate is proud to welcome The Moment With Brian Koppelman to our podcast family. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, where you can now explore Brian's entire archive, including conversations with Amy Schumer, Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Seth Godin, and others.    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.c

Legendary actor, playwright, and author Eric Bogosian on what keeps him inspired, the experience of becoming other people, and his new book, 'Operation Nemesis.' 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