THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

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THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST episodes

  • Ep. 388 - Fil Eisler "Outer Banks"

    Composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Fil Eisler's work spans some of television and film’s biggest projects, including Empire, Shameless, Fire Country, and Revenge. Most recently, Fil scored the final season of Netflix’s Outer Banks, which brings the story of the Pogues to its conclusion. We discuss creating the musical identity of the final season, scoring the aftermath of JJ’s death, and bringing this massive, emotional adventure series to its' end.

    22 min
  • Ep. 387 - Olga Mill "Beef"

    Costume designer Olga Mill's work spans some of the most distinctive films and television series of the past decade including Beach Rats, Hereditary, First Reformed, Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Love Lies Bleeding. She most recently brought her eye for character-driven contemporary costume design to the second season of Netflix's BEEF, working with creator Lee Sung Jin to build a wardrobe that reflects the show's generational divides, class dynamics and very specific vision of California wealth.

    20 min
  • Ep. 386 - Harry Gregson-Williams "The Dog Stars"

    Emmy- and BAFTA-composer Harry Gregson-Williams is one of the most acclaimed composers working in film today. His credits span everything from Shrek and The Chronicles of Narnia to Kingdom of Heaven, The Martian, Mulan, and Gladiator II. He's also had a long-running creative collaboration with director Ridley Scott, and he's now reunited with Scott for the new post-apocalyptic drama The Dog Stars. This film is now playing in theaters.

    13 min
  • Ep. 385 - Tori Letzler, Steven Richard Davis "The Man Will Burn"

    Composers Tori Letzler and Steven Richard Davis recently co-scored the new HBO Max four-part docuseries The Man Will Burn, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi.

    Tori Letzler is a composer, vocalist, and electronic producer whose work spans film, television, and video games. Her credits include Netflix's In From the Cold, as well as the Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, and she's also contributed her vocals to more than 50 film and television scores, working alongside composers including Hans Zimmer, Brian Tyler, Lorne Balfe, and Rupert Gregson-Williams.

    Steven Richard Davis is a composer whose work spans film, television, video games, and commercials. Through his company SRD Music, he has collaborated with some of the industry's most acclaimed composers, including Christopher Young, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Benjamin Wallfisch, and Heitor Pereira, contributing to projects ranging from major studio films to Marvel productions and acclaimed video games.

    Together, Tori and Steven created the score for The Man Will Burn, an intimate look at Burning Man's history, culture, and evolution — exploring everything from its origins as a countercultural experiment to the community and challenges that define it today.

    16 min
  • Ep. 384 - Shauna Duggins and Chris O'Hara "Beef"

    Multi-Emmy and SAG winning stunt coordinators Shauna Duggins and newly-minted Emmy nominee and SAG winning stunt coordinator Chris O'Hara discuss their incredible work on the latest season of Netflix's BEEF which has earned them an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series - recognizing the precision, creativity, and storytelling behind some of the season's most memorable moments.

    25 min
  • Ep. 383 - The original West End Queens of "Six: The Musical Live!"

    For today's episode, we're joined by the six incredible Queens featured in SIX: The Musical, the hit musical phenomenon makings its way to the big screen with a filmed version of the live production. We’ve got Jarnela, Laura, Natalie, Aimee, Alexia, and Maiya with us to talk about bringing these iconic women — and this wildly fun, wildly modern musical — to the big screen. The film is released in theaters this Friday, August 14.

    10 min
  • Ep. 382 - Mark Scruton "Wednesday"

    Today I’m joined by Mark Scruton, the Emmy-winning production designer behind Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. MarK has helped shape the show’s wonderfully dark, gothic visual world, from the iconic halls of Nevermore Academy to the eerie environments that make the series so distinctive. He has recently received an Emmy nomination for his work on the second season of the series.

    19 min
  • Ep. 381 - Craig Henighan "Stranger Things"

    One of the industry's most acclaimed sound designers and supervising sound editors, Craig Henighan., is now Emmy-nominated for his work on the Netflix series Stranger Things.

    Throughout his remarkable career, he's helped shape the sound of films including Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Deadpool, Logan, Roma, The Batman, The Whale, and Deadpool & Wolverine, along with acclaimed series such as Love, Death & Robots, All the Light We Cannot See, and Alien: Earth. His work has earned him an Academy Award nomination for Roma and six Emmy Awards.

    37 min
  • Ep. 380 - Niv Adiri "Lord of the Flies"

    For today's episode, Emmy-nominated Supervising Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer Niv Adiri discusses his extraordinary work on the series Lord of the Flies.

    With a career spanning some of the most acclaimed films and television projects, Niv has built a reputation for creating immersive soundscapes that don't just support the visuals, but deepen the emotional experience of the story. On Lord of the Flies, his work helped bring to life the isolation of the island, the psychological tension between the characters, and the gradual transformation of a group of young survivors as their world begins to unravel.

    18 min
  • Ep. 379 - Nic Collins "Bridgerton"

    3-time Emmy-winning & BAFTA-nominated hairstylist Nic Collins discusses her incredible work on the latest season of Netflix's Bridgerton. Nic recently received her 4th Emmy nomination for her hairstyling on the show's most recent season, helping create a fresh visual identity while staying true to the romance, elegance, and signature style that have made the series a global hit.

    Before helping shape the iconic world of Bridgerton and its prequel Queen Charlotte, Nic also brought her talents to acclaimed productions including Downton Abbey, Victoria, Years and Years, Wedding Season, Boat Story, and most recently Joan.

    16 min

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Welcome to THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST, hosted by Max Geschwind. THP covers the latest in film, television, streaming and social media while featuring interviews with actors, directors, screenwriters,…