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Mike Nichols

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Appears On

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn GrodyThe DailyThe New Yorker Radio HourSmartLessBe My Guest with Ina GartenRadiolab

Episode Appearances

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody · Apr 8, 2026

Advice for Aspiring Actors (Broadway Isn’t Key)

“Legendary director quoted by Patinkin regarding use of the word 'artist' in professional context”

Aspiring actor career developmentMusical theater training and educationDirector-performer collaboration models
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The Daily

The Daily · Feb 28, 2026

'The Interview': Maggie Gyllenhaal Thinks Hollywood Likes Women to Direct ‘Little Movies’

“Legendary director who gave Gyllenhaal memorable acting direction”

Female directors in HollywoodStudio system negotiationsViolence against women in film
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 2, 2025

Noah Baumbach on “Jay Kelly,” His New Movie with George Clooney

“Director quoted by Baumbach regarding The Graduate as story of man saving himself through madness”

Identity Crisis and Self-PerformanceCreative Burnout and Filmmaker ResilienceSuccess as Psychological Barrier
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Oct 27, 2025

"Oscar Isaac"

“Director who interviewed Oscar Isaac for Betrayal on Broadway in 2014; known for trick questions in auditions”

Actor training and Juilliard's vetting and curriculum approachPerformance technique: Travis picking and guitar playing for film rolesCollaborative directing philosophy and creative autonomy on set
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Be My Guest with Ina Garten

Be My Guest with Ina Garten · Oct 26, 2025

Christine Baranski

“Director of Broadway play The Real Thing where Baranski won her first Tony Award early in her career.”

Broadway theater career development and Tony Award-winning performancesTelevision acting longevity (13 years on The Good Wife and The Good Fight)Period drama production and costume design challenges
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Radiolab

Radiolab · Jul 11, 2025

Desperately Seeking Symmetry

“Expert in symmetry who explained left-side facial bias and emotional expression asymmetry in human faces.”

Brain synchronization and narrative comprehensionMolecular chirality and handedness in biologyMirror image perception and self-identity
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