MGM
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major entertainment and hospitality conglomerate known for operating casinos and resorts in Las Vegas, as well as producing and distributing films and television content. The company appears in podcast discussions spanning its historical role in the studio system, its casino operations and associated cultural moments, its film and documentary production credits, and its ownership of extensive media libraries. Podcasters reference MGM when discussing entertainment industry practices, Las Vegas culture, and the company's involvement in modern film and streaming distribution.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Stuff You Should Know · May 9, 2026
Selects: Can movies be cursed?
“Studio that controlled Judy Garland's career during Wizard of Oz production, imposing strict diet and drug regimens”
Scriptnotes Podcast · May 5, 2026
734 - A Box Full of Teeth
“Studio that changed Craig Mazin's movie title from 'Three Bags Full' to 'The Sheep Detectives'”
The Bechdel Cast · Apr 30, 2026
Mommie Dearest with Izzy Custodio from Be Kind Rewind
“Studio that employed Joan Crawford and fired her when her films lost money; depicted in the film as complicit in her career decline”
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Talkin' Bout [Infosec] News · Apr 28, 2026
NASA Gets Phished by Chinese - 2026-04-27
“Major breach victim of Scattered Spider cybercrime group”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 19, 2026
The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey
“Co-produced Year of Living Dangerously with Peter Weir; discussed in context of his Hollywood transition”
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Apr 17, 2026
Crying Over Action Figures
“Referenced for lion logo integration in He-Man movie opening credits”
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
GGACP Rewind: Episode #29: Henry Winkler
“Studio where Winkler worked on a film project and where he yelled across the lot”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 12, 2026
Witness with Amanda Dobbins
“Rejected Witness in development; also involved in financing Year of Living Dangerously, Weir's previous film”
No Such Thing As A Fish · Apr 9, 2026
No Such Thing As The God of Snooze Buttons
“Film studio that produced the 1959 Ben-Hur film adaptation starring Charlton Heston”
Elliot In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
EITM: Sehnsucht 4/8/26
“Casino brand mentioned in context of Berlin entertainment venues comparison”
Hollywood Gold · Apr 8, 2026
LEGALLY BLONDE: How Reese Witherspoon Learned to Bend & Snap
“Studio that acquired the Legally Blonde rights under new regime led by Chris McGurk and greenlit the film”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 5, 2026
The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy Letts
“Financed 'The Year of Living Dangerously' for approximately 6 million Australian dollars during Freddie Fields' tenure as president”
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Apr 2, 2026
The Cavinder Twins
“Partnership announced for one-on-one basketball competition between the twins in Las Vegas on April 4th weekend”
Ongoing History of New Music · Apr 1, 2026
The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders: Part 1
“Film studio that produced Gone with the Wind film adaptation, referenced in one-hit wonder concept discussion”
Stavvy's World · Mar 30, 2026
#174 - Matteo Lane
“Historical context: Vincente Minnelli was an MGM director who married Judy Garland, discussed in musical theater lineage conversation.”
The Confused Breakfast · Mar 26, 2026
Casino (1995)
“Referenced as the corporate entity that eventually replaced mob-controlled casinos in Las Vegas, symbolizing the end of the old Vegas era”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Mar 18, 2026
Final Four Picks & Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary, Diva Puppets & Being a Liability at DB | Ep 183
“Film studio producing Project Hail Mary; holds rights to Rocky and Creed film franchises”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Mar 10, 2026
Chris Franjola on Britney Spears, JFK Jr, LA and The Swan
“Hosts David Copperfield's long-running Vegas magic show ending in April”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 9, 2026
3/6/26 He Got Kicked in the Pelotas 🍆 | Brown Bag Mornings
“Mentioned as venue where Bruno Mars performs residency shows on weekends”
Civics 101 · Mar 3, 2026
Are you really mad? What can you do about that?
“Film studio whose library was purchased by Ted Turner for colorization in the 1980s”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 13, 2026
How Santa Barbara Impacts the Oscar Race; "Wuthering Heights" Isn't Sexy Enough; Plus "Crime 101" & "Send Help"
“Co-distributor of Crime 101 alongside Amazon”
Timcast IRL · Feb 11, 2026
IT WAS A HOAX w/ Terry Schilling
“Major casino operator mentioned for steakhouse dining and gambling venues”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Feb 9, 2026
The Cotton Club
“Historical reference point for studio system producer credit practices under Irving Thalberg”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Feb 5, 2026
MELANIA: “A piece of handsomely mounted crypto‑fascist propaganda” + Riz Ahmed
“Studio logo appears at beginning of Melania documentary despite lack of artistic merit”
Founders · Feb 4, 2026
#411 Tortured Into Greatness: The Life of Andre Agassi
“Agassi's father worked as a casino captain at MGM in Las Vegas, earning tips to support the family”
Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino · Jan 30, 2026
Tom Segura Joins The Show! | Whiskey Ginger
“Discussed in context of Bruno Mars gambling debt rumors and Las Vegas casino operations”
The Rewatchables · Jan 26, 2026
‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
“Originally planned to produce Zodiac with strict 2-hour-15-minute runtime requirement before Paramount took over”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Jan 20, 2026
Ep 139: Make Government Beautiful & Functional Again with America's Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia
“Mentioned as client storing physical media at Iron Mountain facility”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 12, 2026
Don't Worry Darling
“One of 18 studios/services that bid for the film rights before New Line Cinema won”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Jan 7, 2026
Where to get your free TV
Revisionist History · Dec 25, 2025
Christmas in Connecticut
“Owned the film library from which the original Christmas in Connecticut was selected for remake”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Sep 19, 2025
#481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA
“Hollywood film studio with Berlin office where Libertas Schulze-Boysen worked as press agent while secretly resisting Nazi regime”