The Treatment

The Treatment

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.

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

Writer Spike Ferensten on ‘Unfrosted,’ Seinfeld, and the Soup Nazi

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

The comedian takes us behind the scenes and process of his new Max series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.”

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael on Tyler, reality TV, and Season 2

The comedian takes us behind the scenes and process of his new Max series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.”

Jen Statsky’s beloved Max sitcom “Hacks” is back for its darkly funny third season and she’s here to break it down for us.

Writer Jen Statsky shares the secrets to her ‘Hacks’ comedy success

Jen Statsky’s beloved Max sitcom “Hacks” is back for its darkly funny third season and she’s here to break it down for us.

Actress and producer Rashida Jones discusses the impact of George Orwell's dystopian (but prescient) novel 1984 on her life and creative work.

Rashida Jones on George Orwell's iconic ‘1984’

Actress and producer Rashida Jones discusses the impact of George Orwell's dystopian (but prescient) novel 1984 on her life and creative work.

Ethan Hawke returns to “The Treatment” to fill us in on his latest directorial feature, “Wildcat”, a Flannery O’Connor biopic starring his daughter Maya Hawke.

Ethan Hawke on the horror motifs of his Flannery O’Connor biopic ‘Wildcat’

Ethan Hawke returns to “The Treatment” to fill us in on his latest directorial feature, “Wildcat”, a Flannery O’Connor biopic starring his daughter Maya Hawke.

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

Diarra Kilpatrick brings her ‘Detroit’ experiences to BET+

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

Thom Zimny on the 1983 wordless experimental documentary “Koyaanisqatsi”

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

Elisabeth Moss (Un)Veiled

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

Having taken many roles which allow him to explore faith and commitment, actor Jovan Adepo’s latest finds him as a physicist dealing with a “3 Body Problem”.

Actor Jovan Adepo and the ‘3 Body Problem’

Having taken many roles which allow him to explore faith and commitment, actor Jovan Adepo’s latest finds him as a physicist dealing with a “3 Body Problem”.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland favors making TV over making films and he’s telling us why.

Kiefer Sutherland loves working with iconic filmmakers (but he prefers TV)

Actor Kiefer Sutherland favors making TV over making films and he’s telling us why.

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the very modern loneliness expressed via Stephen Sondheim's song "Another Hundred People" from the 1970 musical “Company”.

Scott Simon on Stephen Sondheim’s "Another Hundred People"

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the very modern loneliness expressed via Stephen Sondheim's song "Another Hundred People" from the 1970 musical “Company”.

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose: Team Marvel or Team DC?

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

Vera Drew’s IP-centric, 2022 film “The People’s Joker” finally sees the light of day. Revisit our conversation with the filmmaker from the same year.

‘The People’s Joker’ brings an unambiguously queer anti-hero to Gotham

Vera Drew’s IP-centric, 2022 film “The People’s Joker” finally sees the light of day. Revisit our conversation with the filmmaker from the same year.

Director Calmatic reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 LP “To Pimp A Butterfly” and how it’s shaped his creative journey.

Calmatic on Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly”

Director Calmatic reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 LP “To Pimp A Butterfly” and how it’s shaped his creative journey.

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Author Philip Gefter examines the institution of marriage in 'Cocktails with George and Martha'

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Rapper/actor Vince Staples breaks down the influence of violence, absurdity, and cartoons on his new Netflix series “The Vince Staples Show.”

Vince Staples brings his absurdist world view to Netflix

Rapper/actor Vince Staples breaks down the influence of violence, absurdity, and cartoons on his new Netflix series “The Vince Staples Show.”

Director Lulu Wang reflects on the power of permaculture and gardening as a way of shifting perspective.

Lulu Wang on permaculture and gardening

Director Lulu Wang reflects on the power of permaculture and gardening as a way of shifting perspective.

Producer and documentarian Stephen Ujlaki is here to break down the increasing calls for American Christian nationalism and why we should be paying attention.

New documentary ‘Bad Faith’ explores the rise of Christian nationalism

Producer and documentarian Stephen Ujlaki is here to break down the increasing calls for American Christian nationalism and why we should be paying attention.

Taraji P. Henson shares that her passion for acting and vivid imagination was fostered by her aunt and godmother after seeing The Wiz on Broadway at an early age.

Taraji P. Henson on the beauty and emotion of ‘The Wiz’

Taraji P. Henson shares that her passion for acting and vivid imagination was fostered by her aunt and godmother after seeing The Wiz on Broadway at an early age.