Steven Spielberg
Mentioned in 76 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A legendary filmmaker known for directing iconic films including Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, and West Side Story, as well as his documented interest in UFO and extraterrestrial themes, evidenced by his involvement with the film Disclosure Day. Spielberg is frequently referenced in podcasts across entertainment, science, and cultural commentary for his significant influence on Hollywood as an institutional figure, his mentorship of actors and directors, and his involvement in initiatives like classic film preservation and the Planetary Society's SETI program. Podcasters also discuss his personal philosophy regarding listening to inner conviction and acknowledging mentors, alongside recent life decisions such as relocating from California.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · May 20, 2026
Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
“Referenced by Don Cheadle for philosophy on casting being predetermined by timing and scheduling”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 20, 2026
Jon Stewart (Extended) | Steven Spielberg
“Oscar and EGOT-winning director discussing new film 'Disclosure Day' and creative evolution over 50+ years”
WHAT WENT WRONG · May 18, 2026
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
“Directed Temple of Doom while dealing with personal relationship issues; later distanced himself from the film”
Unspooled · May 14, 2026
Summer Movie Preview 2026
“Directing Disclosure Day, discussed as secret Close Encounters sequel with marketing mystery”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 14, 2026
Tom Hanks (Extended) | President Barack Obama
“Mentioned as collaborator on Saving Private Ryan; scheduled to appear on show next Tuesday”
The Confused Breakfast · May 11, 2026
BRUNCH: Top 5 PERFECT Movies
“Director of Jaws, discussed as potentially the greatest movie ever made with perfect execution.”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · May 11, 2026
#1 Executive Coach: Leadership Lessons from Coaching the World’s Best CEOs | Marshall Goldsmith | Motivation | E39
“Mentor to Ron Howard; example of master-apprentice relationship in creative fields”
SmartLess · May 11, 2026
"Kareem Rahma"
“Discussed in context of upcoming film 'Disclosure' about government UFO revelations”
Unspooled · May 7, 2026
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
“Briefly attached to direct the project before dropping out; represented different tonal approach to the material”
WHAT WENT WRONG · May 4, 2026
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
“Friend of Lucas; hired Lawrence Kasdan to write Raiders of the Lost Ark; Kasdan later brought to Empire Strikes Back”
The Big Picture · Apr 27, 2026
The 'Star Wars' Movie Draft
“Mentioned as billionaire director; influenced by Star Wars cultural impact”
Zero to Well-Read · Apr 21, 2026
James by Percival Everett
“Attached to executive produce James film adaptation through his production company”
The Rewatchables · Apr 21, 2026
‘Kindergarten Cop’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
“Mentioned as preferred director choice over Scorsese for the film's tone and approach”
The Confused Breakfast · Apr 20, 2026
BRUNCH: What Is The Best Movie Franchise of All-Time?
“Mentioned as having upcoming Alien movie in 2026”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Apr 20, 2026
Taxi Driver
“Standby director if Scorsese failed; talked Scorsese down from threatening studio; friends with Scorsese.”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 19, 2026
The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey
“Directed Witness (1985) with Harrison Ford; discussed as career inflection point before Mosquito Coast”
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”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Everyone Back in the Boat (EP. 460)
“Subject of 'Last Kings of Hollywood' book; depressed after Jaws success”
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”
El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo · Apr 8, 2026
Películas que te marcaron de niño
“Discussed as director of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, praised for maintaining film quality despite 1970s-era special effects.”
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”
Team Deakins · Apr 8, 2026
STEVE RAMSEY - Gaffer
“Ramsey worked with Spielberg on Bridge of Spies and West Side Story; known for spontaneous directorial changes and instinctual approach”
That Was Pretty Scary · Apr 8, 2026
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with Elm Street Expert DIANDRA LAZOR
“Referenced for unconscious symbolism in Close Encounters and maintaining beginner's mind approach across career evolution”
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster · Apr 8, 2026
John Mulaney
“Film director discussed for pattern of portraying overweight child characters negatively in his films”
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”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Apr 6, 2026
Lawrence of Arabia
“Helped rescue and fund the 1989 restoration of Lawrence of Arabia alongside Martin Scorsese”
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”
The Confused Breakfast · Mar 27, 2026
BRUNCH: Interviewing Steve Zahn
“Referenced as upcoming filmmaker with new Alien movie in 2026; discussed in context of directorial choices and pacing”
The Rewatchables · Mar 19, 2026
A CR Month Mailbag!
“Mount Rushmore rewatchables director with 9 films covered; multiple films in single years discussed”
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”