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Steven Soderbergh

Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Appearances

Masters in Business

Masters in Business · May 8, 2026

Winning the Degenerate Economy with StockTwits CEO Howard Lindzon

Created HBO series 'The Knick' about 1900s surgery; Lindzon recommends as great period piece

Retail options trading and YOLO cultureDegenerate economy index and speculation-driven investingSocial leverage vs. financial leverage post-2008
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The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · May 7, 2026

Yungblud & Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips worked with Soderbergh on film 'Che' and received compliment about listening ability as actor

Method acting ethics and crew respectFilm-to-television career transitions for established actorsWestern genre resurgence in contemporary television
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The Watch

The Watch · May 4, 2026

‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4 and ‘Star Wars’ Streaming Numbers. Plus, Pitching Literary Classics as TV Shows.

Pitched Ben Solo project with Adam Driver; discussed as example of experimental franchise work rejected by Disney

Star Wars streaming performance and demographic reach analysisLiterary classics adaptation strategy for contemporary televisionEuphoria Season 3 narrative structure and character development
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Apr 21, 2026

The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!

Discussed for recent film The Christophers and prolific output of modest-scale narrative films with strong screenwriters

Romantic Comedy Genre Revival and Theatrical DistributionDocumentary-Narrative Hybrid Filmmaking TechniquesAutobiographical Cinema and Emotional Distance in Personal Storytelling
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The Watch

The Watch · Apr 20, 2026

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, ‘Euphoria’ S3E2, and ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Episodes 1-3

Discussed for using AI to visualize John Lennon's dreams in upcoming documentary project

Marvel Cinematic Universe narrative strategy and franchise course correctionEuphoria Season 3 visual language and tonal experimentationPrestige television adaptation of contemporary literary fiction
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The Confused Breakfast

The Confused Breakfast · Apr 20, 2026

BRUNCH: What Is The Best Movie Franchise of All-Time?

Directed all Ocean's Eleven franchise films for consistency

Movie franchise ranking methodologyTrilogy vs. extended franchise value propositionDirector impact on franchise consistency
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AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 15, 2026

Claude Is Melting Down. AI's Compute Crisis Explained.

Publicly defending use of AI tools in filmmaking, including AI video for John Lennon documentary

AI Compute Infrastructure CrisisClaude Model Performance DegradationAnthropic vs OpenAI Competitive Positioning
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us

Collaborated with Scott Z. Burns on Contagion sequel audio documentary exploring AI in creative storytelling

Tech Billionaire Myth-Making and Reality DistortionAI Safety and Existential RiskDeepfakes and Synthetic Media Weaponization
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The Book Review

The Book Review · Apr 10, 2026

Patrick Radden Keefe on the Mystery at the Center of ‘London Falling’

Director discussed for profile; known for annual reading lists; writing book about directing and the film Jaws

Investigative Journalism Ethics and AccessAdolescent Identity Formation in the Digital AgeParental Responsibility and Autonomy
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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Mar 31, 2026

Episode 312 - Nick Swardson

Repeatedly cast Swardson in films, providing validation and career opportunities as established auteur director

Stand-up Comedy History and EvolutionSobriety and Addiction RecoveryComedy Club Culture in 1990s New York
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 27, 2026

David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Are Zendaya and Robert Pattinson good in "The Drama"?; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office

Directed The Christophers with Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel

Project Hail Mary box office performanceDavid Zaslav Warner Bros exit packageCannes Film Festival 2025 lineup predictions
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Club Shay Shay

Club Shay Shay · Mar 11, 2026

Club Shay Shay - Gabriel Iglesias Part 1

Director of Magic Mike, Iglesias' first major film role

Stadium Comedy Tours and Venue ScalingVoice Acting and Animation Industry DynamicsCareer Decision-Making in Entertainment
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Pod Meets World

Pod Meets World · Mar 2, 2026

Julie Yang Silver Meets World

Director of Ocean's Eleven; known for efficient production with minimal wasted time and clear creative vision

Costume design for television sitcomsCostume design for feature filmsChild actor protection and wellbeing on set
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Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs

Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Feb 3, 2026

Why Film Festivals Matter More than Ever with Cara Cusumano, Tribeca Film Festival

Referenced as 1990s indie filmmaker who proved polish wasn't necessary for powerful filmmaking

AI in Filmmaking and Creative ToolsFilm Festival Programming and CurationIndependent Film Discovery and Talent Development
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Articles of Interest

Articles of Interest · Jan 30, 2026

Push-Up Contest

Director of Erin Brockovich; directed Erin Brockovich's cameo scene as a diner waitress serving Julia Roberts.

Costume design and character transformation in filmPush-up bra engineering and lingerie technologyFemale body representation in cinema
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Jan 19, 2026

The Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Movie Draft. Plus: ‘The Rip.’

Most prolific director collaborator with Matt Damon across 7-9 films including 'Ocean's' series and 'The Informant'

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck filmography and career trajectoriesNetflix original film strategy and quality perceptionArtist Equity production company business model
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WHAT WENT WRONG

WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 5, 2026

Memento

Championed Memento as signal of independent film's death; helped raise its profile

Non-linear narrative structure in filmIndependent film distribution and financingFilm editing as creative storytelling tool
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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Oct 8, 2025

"The All-The-Things Program" (w/ Jennifer Lopez)

Mentioned as director Lopez worked with early in her film career

Career Pivots and Multi-Disciplinary EntertainmentAthletic Training as Professional FoundationMusical Theater and Prestige Projects
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