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Quentin Tarantino

Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Acclaimed filmmaker known for directing Reservoir Dogs and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, as well as creating the Cliff Booth character that was adapted by David Fincher for Netflix. Podcasts discuss his work across cinema, collaborations with music supervisors and other filmmakers, and his influence on contemporary film projects, including Super Bowl promotional content. His approach to filmmaking as a spiritual and artistic experience is referenced by industry professionals who admire his work.

Episode Appearances

Club Shay Shay

Club Shay Shay · Apr 8, 2026

Club Shay Shay - Brad Williams Part 2

Brad encountered him at the Comedy Store and discussed movies and comedy with him

Stand-up comedy and artistic freedomDwarfism and little people representationCelebrity encounters and fan culture
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Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History of New Music · Apr 8, 2026

The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)

Demanded 37% of royalties and songwriting credit for 'Scooby Stacks' after hearing samples from Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction

Alt-rock one-hit wonders definition and criteriaSpotify and YouTube streaming metrics as cultural impact measurementAlternative radio chart history and rankings (1976-2026)
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Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast

Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast · Mar 31, 2026

Timmy No Brakes!

Discussed as both director and actor; praised for directing but criticized acting

Stand-up comedy career developmentPodcast as comedy platformLive comedy theater economics
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Mar 16, 2026

Rob Schneider Annihilates Fauci and Talks Norm Macdonald Documentary

Director; fired back at Rosa Arquette for criticizing his use of N-word in Pulp Fiction after she took the job

Dr. Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 Guidance InconsistenciesGovernment Censorship and Big Tech Collusion During PandemicCOVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Suppression
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Pod Meets World

Pod Meets World · Mar 9, 2026

Jeff Menell Meets World Again

Filmmaker reportedly wrote scripts at Highland Grounds coffee shop in Los Angeles during 1990s

Television Production Logistics and SchedulingWriter's Room Dynamics and Creative CollaborationSeries Finale Planning and Network Negotiations
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Mar 7, 2026

Remembering Phil (Carolla Classics)

Filmmaker whose movies were discussed and analyzed by Adam and guests regarding storytelling and execution

Pet ownership challenges and puppy trainingFamily dynamics and parenting philosophyHome improvement and flooring decisions
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DISGRACELAND

DISGRACELAND · Feb 26, 2026

Bonus Episode: The Grateful Dead Psyop Theory and the Laurel Canyon Pop Star Military Industrial Complex

Director who discovered and collaborated with music supervisor Karen Rackman on Reservoir Dogs

CIA MKUltra Program and Music HistoryGrateful Dead Conspiracy TheoriesLaurel Canyon Military-Industrial Complex Theory
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Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud

Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud · Feb 25, 2026

Richard E. Grant

Director Grant admires and hopes to work with, particularly praising Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Childhood trauma and addictionActor psychology and imposter syndromeFashion and personal style
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Feb 24, 2026

Bruce Bruce: The Wild Path From Frito-Lay Worker to Comedy Legend

Filmmaker discussed for creative choices in Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained

Stand-up Comedy Career DevelopmentIdentity Politics and Policy ContradictionsVintage Car Collecting and Restoration
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 20, 2026

Armchair Anonymous: Unique Kink

Referenced as filmmaker who has incorporated foot fetish content into mainstream cinema, normalizing the kink in popular culture

Sexual vulnerability and intimacyKink disclosure in relationshipsChildhood trauma and sexual preferences
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 12, 2026

Critical Darlings: Frankenstein And The Craft Category Juggernauts with Bilge Ebiri

Screenwriter of Cliff Booth film; discussed for collaboration with Fincher and Netflix

Guillermo del Toro's directorial vision and visual maximalismOscar Isaac's performance range and casting mismatchesJacob Elordi's career trajectory and physical casting
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 11, 2026

#2452 - Roger Avary

Mentioned as filmmaker who appreciates cinema as spiritual experience and praised Black Hawk Down

Film Stock vs Digital Cinema ProductionCinematography and Camera Technology (Mitchell BNCR, Blimps)Flat Earth Theory and Alternative Cosmology
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Feb 10, 2026

What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!

Wrote The Adventures of Cliff Booth for Netflix and David Fincher; Super Bowl teaser generated significant industry discussion

Directors Guild of America Awards ceremony and industry recognition practicesSuper Bowl trailer marketing and film promotion strategiesQuentin Tarantino and David Fincher collaboration on Netflix film
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The Watch

The Watch · Feb 9, 2026

Super Bowl Trailers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4E5 and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4.

Original creator of Cliff Booth character; film discussed as Fincher's interpretation of Tarantino's work

Netflix's role in funding prestige cinemaAI advertising saturation and cultural messagingCharacter opacity vs. emotional recognition in prestige TV
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The Watch

The Watch · Jan 23, 2026

Oscar Nominations, ‘Sentimental Value’ Is Sensational, and Screenwriting in the Double-Screen Era. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E3.

Referenced as filmmaker whose 'Pulp Fiction' exemplifies original screenplay category

Oscar nominations and best picture predictionsStreaming platform influence on screenwriting structureFirst-three-minute engagement metrics in content strategy
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Trash Taste Podcast

Trash Taste Podcast · Jan 16, 2026

This is the Most Banned Anime | Trash Taste #291

Filmmaker cited as inspiration for Kite's influence on Kill Bill, particularly the Go Go Yubari character

Anime Censorship and Regional Bans1990s OVA Animation AestheticsNarrative Use of Sexual Violence in Storytelling
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The Toast

The Toast · Jan 16, 2026

A Queenie in Both Hands: Friday, January 16th, 2026

Director who allegedly considered Jennifer Lawrence for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood role

YouTube Interview Series StrategyCelebrity Media Company FormationAlbum Cover Design and Artist Branding
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Jan 14, 2026

The 2026 Movie Auction

Potential involvement with Adventures of Cliff Booth discussed; hosts debated his film quality and critical reception.

2026 Film Slate Analysis and Box Office PredictionsChristopher Nolan's Odyssey Production and CastingStreaming vs. Theatrical Distribution Strategy
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 9, 2026

#2435 - Bradley Cooper

Director whom Joe Rogan has befriended and who visits the comedy club green room

Method Acting and Character PreparationStand-up Comedy Culture EvolutionDirectorial Approach to Filmmaking
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So True with Caleb Hearon

So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 1, 2026

Stavros Halkias Returns

Filmmaker involved in public dispute with actor Paul Dano; discussed as example of entertaining celebrity conflict

Entertainment Industry Burnout and OverworkIndie Film Production and FinancingMedia Consolidation and Streaming Wars
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Dec 29, 2025

Paul Rudd Returns Again

Referenced regarding Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and historical accuracy concerns from viewers.

Marvel Cinematic Universe casting and character developmentAnt-Man franchise and superhero role preparationComedic acting techniques and character construction
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Trash Taste Podcast

Trash Taste Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

Our Favorite Things of 2025 | Trash Taste #287

Filmmaker discussed for collaborative creative process with actors like Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds

Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius philosophyCozy JRPG game design and mechanicsManga-to-anime adaptation quality factors
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The Zach Lowe Show

The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 4, 2025

Finding Potential Giannis Trades With Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, Sean Fennessey Joins for Mets Corner.

Discussed for criticism of Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood' on Bret Easton Ellis podcast

Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenarios and Bucks FutureOklahoma City Thunder's 21-1 Record and Championship ContentionNBA Free Throw Rate Trends and Officiating Strategy
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Dec 4, 2025

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 602: Featuring Luc Robitaille

Criticized Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood'; sparked media debate about acting

Stanley Cup championship culture and locker room dynamicsLate-career player development and skating improvement strategiesScotty Bowman's minimalist coaching philosophy and player management
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 4, 2025

Maya Hawke

Director Maya Hawke worked with on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; discussed as example of auteur filmmaker

Anxiety management and emotional integrationInside Out 2 film and character developmentStranger Things series finale and production impact
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Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast · Oct 31, 2025

#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming

Screenwriter of True Romance, film that influenced Dan's approach to dialogue and character

Open-world game design and systemic emergent gameplayNarrative-driven character development in interactive mediaBalance between player freedom and story structure in games
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The Daily

The Daily · Oct 26, 2025

Sunday Special: The 10 Best Horror Movie Franchises

Cited as preferring Psycho 2 to original Psycho among horror nerds

Horror Franchise Definition and CriteriaSlasher Film Evolution and TropesVillain Character Development Across Sequels
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Oct 14, 2025

Aziz Ansari

Referenced as filmmaker who doesn't use a phone, cited as inspiration for technology minimalism

Directorial debut and filmmaking processParks and Recreation cast dynamics and legacyTechnology minimalism and flip phone adoption
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Oct 9, 2025

"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson"

Quoted as saying great filmmakers only have 10 films in them; passionate about film history and preservation

Theatrical vs. Streaming Distribution StrategyScreenwriting Process and Narrative StructureFilm Preservation and Archive Initiatives
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Sep 11, 2025

"RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington"

Director of Django Unchained who called Kerry Washington at 2-3am to ask to be in the film

Sex Education Theater and Public Health CommunicationRepresentation in Network Television DramaActing Training and Character Development Methodology
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Sep 1, 2025

"Steve Buscemi"

Cast Buscemi in Reservoir Dogs after seeing him in a Neil Simon comedy audition tape; known for clear creative vision

Career transitions and unconventional paths to actingFirefighting and first responder work in New York CityReservoir Dogs and Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut
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Chief Change Officer

Chief Change Officer · Jun 16, 2025

#415 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part One

Filmmaker whose work Jackson supervised music for at Weinstein Company

Generative AI and creative labor displacementHR compliance automation and employment litigation riskAlgorithmic bias in insurance and financial services
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Full Body Chills

Full Body Chills · Nov 19, 2024

POE: Hop Frog (2021)

Contemporary filmmaker cited as continuing Poe's tradition of graphic violence and transgressive storytelling

Edgar Allan Poe biography and literary influenceHop Frog narrative adaptation and analysisDisability representation in 19th-century literature
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