Steven Spielberg
Mentioned in 51 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prolific filmmaker known for directing acclaimed films including *Schindler's List*, *West Side Story*, and *Jurassic Park*, this director is frequently discussed in podcasts across entertainment, science, and culture. Podcasts reference him both for his significant influence on cinema and actors' careers, as well as his documented interest in UFO-related topics and involvement with extraterrestrial-themed film projects. He is also noted for his work on classic film preservation initiatives and contributions to space exploration programs.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · Apr 16, 2026
The Meteoric Rise of Chandler Levack - Just Shoot It 523
“Legendary director Chandler met briefly on the studio lot”
Filmspotting · Apr 13, 2026
Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and Them
“One of three main subjects; directed Jaws and other blockbusters; most commercially successful of the three; declined interview”
Knowledge Fight · Apr 10, 2026
#1133: April 3, 2026
“Accused of government collaboration on alien-themed films (Close Encounters, E.T.) as predictive programming”
Last Podcast On The Left · Apr 8, 2026
Side Stories: Funk Files w/ George Clinton & Danny Bedrosian
“George Clinton mentions Spielberg preparing major announcement about aliens; referenced for Close Encounters influence”
TBPN · Apr 7, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Thomas Laffont’s Journey From Hollywood Assistant to Legendary Tech Investor
“Taught principle that every great story can be pitched in three sentences; influenced Thomas's investment thesis simplification approach”
No Agenda Show · Apr 2, 2026
1856 - "CIS Lunar"
“Releasing Disclosure movie about aliens; alleged to receive Pentagon-directed project assignments”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 1, 2026
Juan Uribe’s Fight to Save His Son, Scott Tranter Breaks Down the Midterms, Paul Fisher on Classic Hollywood
“Directed Jaws, Close Encounters, Raiders, E.T., Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan; worked within studio system successfully”
American Scandal · Mar 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5
“Executive producer of Twilight Zone the Movie anthology film”
Fresh Air · Mar 11, 2026
Harrison Ford
“Director who worked with Ford after he broke studio contracts, representing new independent production era”
American Scandal · Mar 10, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4
“Director of one segment in Twilight Zone anthology; attended victims' funerals with Landis and Folsey”
Morbid · Mar 9, 2026
The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 1)
“Director of Jaws (1975); later expressed regret for unintentionally demonizing sharks and contributing to overfishing”
Everything Everywhere Daily · Mar 7, 2026
Who is Alan Smithee
“One of multiple directors of The Twilight Zone movie who directed a segment without the tragic accident affecting his credit”
House of R · Mar 7, 2026
‘Interstellar’ Revisited With Van Lathan | Chill Nolan Winter
“Originally attached to direct Interstellar before leaving Paramount; Jonathan Nolan wrote earlier script version for Spielberg”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 27, 2026
Mark-Paul Gosselaar + Dr. Drew (Carolla Classics)
“Discussed as influence on Brian Singer; called to publicly condemn Singer's alleged behavior”
PBD Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union + Supreme Court Tariff Troubles | PBD #746
“Filmmaker; relocating to New York for family proximity, not tax reasons; contrasts with other California departures”
A Bit of Optimism · Feb 24, 2026
The Confidence Conversation We Need to Have with Scott Galloway
“Referenced regarding how successful people often fail to acknowledge mentors, signaling insecurity”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Billionaire filmmaker relocating from California to New York to escape proposed wealth tax”
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 20, 2026
Book Club Edition: Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts’ latest for kids
“Made contributions to Planetary Society SETI program; participated in ceremonial activation of radio search”
Doughboys · Feb 19, 2026
Ggiata Delicatessen with Vanessa Chester
“Director who met Vanessa at A Little Princess premiere, promised her a role, later cast her in Jurassic Park”
American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1
“Executive producer and fellow director on Twilight Zone; established industry leader who recruited Landis”
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out · Feb 16, 2026
Bob Odenkirk: The Art of Anger in Comedy
“Director Odenkirk worked with, observing directorial approach and filmmaking process”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 13, 2026
How Santa Barbara Impacts the Oscar Race; "Wuthering Heights" Isn't Sexy Enough; Plus "Crime 101" & "Send Help"
“Protecting TCM and working on classic film preservation initiatives”
Earthfiles Podcast with Linda Moulton Howe · Feb 13, 2026
Ep 171 - Are E.T. Implants Being Detected By Airport Security?
“Director of anticipated UFO film 'Disclosure Day' scheduled for theatrical release July 12”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 12, 2026
The Best of SBS: Ted Danson
“Director who considered Danson for Poltergeist role before Cheers opportunity”
That UFO Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
UFO News Update: Reaper Footage, Russian Files & Lazar Returns
“Director of upcoming blockbuster film 'Disclosure Day' with $16M Super Bowl advertising spend”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 11, 2026
"The Mayor" (w/ Laura Dern)
“Director of Jurassic Park; Laura Dern credits him with defining her career-defining wonder moment at age 12”
UAP Unidentified Alien Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
UAP EP 186: July 8th, 2026 - Disclosure Day?
“Filmmaker with documented interest in UFOs; timing of disclosure-related films potentially coordinated with announcement”
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!
“Attended DGA Awards as guest of Frankenstein; loomed large over ceremony; spoke on behalf of Chloe Zhao; discussed as institutional figure in Hollywood”
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.
“Director of Disclosure Day alien thriller; discussed as prestige filmmaker exploring extraterrestrial themes”
The Big Picture · Feb 6, 2026
‘Mamma Mia!’ Meets ‘The Strangers'! It’s a Movie Swap!
“Director of 'West Side Story' remake; cited as example of successful modern movie musical adaptation”
How Did This Get Made? · Feb 6, 2026
Last Looks: Return to Oz
“Flew to support Walter Murch after Disney's initial firing of the Return to Oz director”
Scriptnotes Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
723 - Blank Meets Blank
“Director referenced in discussion of 'film by' credits and directorial branding”
THE ED MYLETT SHOW · Jan 31, 2026
4 Brain Types That Unlock Your Memory Potential (Do This To Improve Your Memory) | Ed Mylett
“Referenced by John Assaraf in analogy about script memorization and belief reinforcement through repetition”
Hey Riddle Riddle · Jan 28, 2026
#393: Mr. Mouse Bones
“Referenced for E.T. audition with child actor Elliott showing emotional performance”
The Politics Prepping and Paranormal Podcast · Jan 24, 2026
"Preparing For First Contact" with Sylvain Rochon
“Filmmaker releasing extraterrestrial-themed content as part of apparent soft-disclosure strategy”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Jan 21, 2026
Reginald Hudlin | Boomerang
“Director; referenced as example of brand-driven filmmaking with consistent spectacle-oriented approach”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 16, 2026
#2440 - Matt Damon & Ben Affleck
“Director of Saving Private Ryan; discussed for innovative cinematography techniques (open shutter, bleach bypass) that changed war film depiction”
The Big Picture · Jan 12, 2026
The 2026 Golden Globes: ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Hamnet’ Begins
“Accepted Best Drama award for 'Hamnet' as producer; discussed regarding award show precedent”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Jan 7, 2026
Offseason Plans, Wildcard Preview & Matt Damon on Brady, Affleck Bromance & Career Odyssey | EP 174
“Director who mentored Matt Damon early in career on 'Saving Private Ryan' with advice on managing intimidation and focus”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Jan 5, 2026
669: Oz Pearlman (Oz The Mentalist) - Overcoming Rejection, Getting the Reps, Always Following Up, Living with Gratitude, America's Got Talent, The Curiosity of Steven Spielberg, and Making Others Feel Seen
“Oz performed at Spielberg's father's 99th birthday party and had a 20-minute conversation where Spielberg asked questions about Oz rather than discussing himself”
WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Dec 24, 2025
Jacques Vallee - The Bizarre Nature of UFOs
“Filmmaker whose 'Close Encounters' character Lacombe was based on Vallée's life and research”
How Did This Get Made? · Dec 12, 2025
Merry Kissmas w/ Jessica St. Clair
“Used as comparison point for Carlton's role as director/producer and his inappropriate prominence in marketing”
SmartLess · Dec 8, 2025
"Laura Dern"
“Director of Jurassic Park who used megaphone to create dinosaur roar sounds during filming”
NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes · Nov 14, 2025
Oprah Winfrey | NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes
“Director who called Oprah to offer role in The Color Purple, pivotal moment in her career transition”
Be My Guest with Ina Garten · Nov 9, 2025
Daniel Roseberry
“Filmmaker referenced for insight about listening to quiet inner voice amid room full of opinions”
Be My Guest with Ina Garten · Nov 2, 2025
Itzhak Perlman
“Director of Schindler's List; collaborated with Perlman on film score through John Williams”
Discover Your Potential Podcast · Oct 27, 2025
Creating with Purpose with guest Kevin Kolbe Sponsored by Squarespace
“Film director cited by Kevin as a long-time favorite director whose work influenced his creative perspective.”
StarTalk Radio · Oct 24, 2025
Cosmic Queries – ALIENS! with Jake Roper
“Discussed as creator of E.T., with Tyson sharing insight that Spielberg conceived E.T. as plant-based lifeform”
Search Engine · Sep 26, 2025
Is my favorite new TV show this year a ripoff?
“Co-creator of ER with Michael Crichton; benefits from ER's backend revenue”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Aug 18, 2025
325 | Alvy Ray Smith on Pixar, Pixels, and the Great Digital Convergence
“Referred to Pixar by George Lucas; hired them for Young Sherlock Holmes; helped spread word about their capabilities”