The Treatment

The Treatment

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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Zach Braff, China Miéville, and Cristin Milioti on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Zach Braff about the 20th anniversary of the beloved soundtrack from his directorial debut Garden State. Braff talks about the forthcoming concert celebrating the music from the film — proceeds from which will go to Midnight Mission. Then, novelist China Miéville talks about a new limited edition of his breakthrough novel Perdido Street Station. And on The Treat, actress Cristin Milioti talks about the two singer-songwriters who are both "lightning rods for the truth."

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Mar 28, 2025 7:0 PM
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Eli Roth, Will Packer, and Demi Moore on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Eli Roth who has curated a new album of songs from mostly forgotten Italian films of the 1970s and '80s. The double album is called Eli Roth’s Red Light Disco. Then producer Will Packer stops by to reveal how he attained success in Hollywood in his new book Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big. And on The Treat, Oscar nominated actress Demi Moore pays homage to someone who taught her about embracing getting older.

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Mar 21, 2025 7:0 PM
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Carrie Coon, André Holland, and Jack Huston on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Carrie Coon, who’s here to talk about the new season of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, actor André Holland stops by to talk about playing an actor in the new film The Actor. And on The Treat, actor-director Jack Huston reveals his admiration for a Swedish artist who wasn’t concerned with her legacy.

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Mar 14, 2025 7:0 PM
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Bong Joon Ho, Susan Morrison, and Zoe Saldaña on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Bong Joon Ho. He’s here to talk about his new sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattison. Then, New Yorker editor Susan Morrison stops by to discuss her new book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. And on The Treat, newly minted Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña talks about a role in her life that’s the biggest treat of all.

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Mar 7, 2025 7:0 PM
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Melanie Lynskey, Ken Leung, and Gael Garcia Bernal

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Melanie Lynskey to chat about season three of her obsession worthy Showtime thriller Yellowjackets. Ken Leung, star of HBO’s Industry, also stops by to talk about his cutthroat character on the acclaimed drama series set in the world of high finance. And on The Treat, La Máquina star Gael Garcia Bernal professes his love for a 1974 Italian film about a group of friends.

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Feb 28, 2025 7:0 PM
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Questlove, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Schwartzman

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to speak about his new documentary SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). The film explores the life and impact of musical innovator Sly Stone. Then, Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan stops by to talk about his new romantic-action-comedy Love Hurts. And on The Treat, Between The Temples star Jason Schwartzman talks about his love for the sound of harmony — in any form it happens to take.

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Feb 21, 2025 7:0 PM
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BONUS-Extended interview with actor Edward Norton

Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton sits down for an extended interview with Elvis Mitchell in front of a live audience at KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio. Norton is up for his fourth Oscar for his portrayal of folk singer Pete Seeger in the biopic A Complete Unknown. He discusses his admiration for the late director David Lynch, why he decided not to meet Bob Dylan when he had the chance, and much more!

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Feb 14, 2025 7:0 PM
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Edward Norton, James Mangold, Arianne Phillips and John David Washington

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes friend of the show Edward Norton. The supremely versatile actor is currently up for his fourth Oscar, this time for Best Supporting Actor in the biopic A Complete Unknown. Then, two of Norton’s collaborators on the film — director James Mangold and costume designer Arianne Phillips (both nominees themselves) — join to discuss the painstaking detail that went into making the period film about Bob Dylan’s rise to fame. And on The Treat, star of The Piano Lesson John David Washington talks about a beloved film that has a connection to his childhood hero.

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Feb 14, 2025 7:0 PM
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Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Jesse Eisenberg

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time Oscar nominee Demi Moore to share how she prepared for her role in the body horror film The Substance. Then, another first time nominee Zoe Saldaña talks about her role in the audacious musical Emilia Pérez. And on The Treat, writer, director, actor, and fellow Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg talks about the person in his life who kept him grounded.

 

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Feb 7, 2025 7:0 PM
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Cynthia Erivo, Cristin Milioti, Walter Salles

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, who’s here to talk about her gravity-defying turn in Wicked. Then, SAG Award nominee Cristin Milioti stops by to talk about her work in The Max series The Penguin. And on The Treat, I’m Still Here director Walter Salles talks about a 1975 film that is an examination of identity.

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Jan 31, 2025 7:0 PM
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Halina Reijn, Paul Schrader, and David Krumholtz on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Halina Reijn, whose latest is the erotic drama Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman. Then, writer-director Paul Schrader stops by to talk about his latest film Oh Canada, and his 50 years in the business. And on The Treat, Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz talks about a songwriting duo whose lyrics felt like poetry.

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Jan 24, 2025 7:0 PM
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Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America  host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.

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Jan 17, 2025 7:0 PM
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Brian Eno, Jack Huston and Kate Winslet on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winning musician Brian Eno, subject of the ambitiously experimental recent documentary Eno. Then, actor-turned-director Jack Huston stops by to talk about his new film Day of the Fight which stars Michael Pitt and Joe Pesci. And on The Treat, Lee star and producer Kate Winslet talks about a musical memory that encapsulates her joyful childhood.

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Jan 10, 2025 10:29 PM
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Walter Salles, and Pablo Larraín on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who stars in the new film Nickel Boys, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Colson Whitehead. Then, director Walter Salles stops by to talk about his new film I’m Still Here, which is up for a Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture. Finally, on The Treat, Maria director Pablo Larraín talks about the opera that made him fall in love with the art form.

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Jan 4, 2025 12:0 AM
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Kate Winslet's Candid and Expansive Chat with Elvis

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet for an extended conversation about the film Lee, which she produced and stars in. The film follows the complicated life of photojournalist Lee Miller who covered World War II for Vogue magazine. And for The Treat, 3 Body Problem star Jovan Adepo shares one of the saddest songs he’s ever heard… which he also considers to be one of the most beautiful.

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Dec 28, 2024 12:0 AM
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Colman Domingo, Rodrigo Prieto, and Carrie Courogen on The Treat

Elvis welcomes Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo who’s starring in the film Sing Sing. Then, cinematographer-turned-director Rodrigo Prieto stops by to talk about his first feature, Pedro Páramo, based on the novel by Juan Rulfo. And on The Treat, writer Carrie Courogen talks about a singer-songwriter who didn’t play by the music industry’s rules.

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Dec 21, 2024 1:12 AM
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John David Washington, Marco Perego, & Matt Tyrnauer on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington. Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about Dovecote, his short film about a women’s prison in Italy, starring Zoe Saldaña. And on The Treat, filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer talks about a book on grammar that helped him become a director.

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Dec 14, 2024 12:0 AM
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Jude Law, Aasif Mandvi, and Ilana Glazer on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law who is currently starring in the FBI thriller The Order. Then, actor Aasif Mandvi stops by to talk about starring in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot at the Geffen Playhouse. And on The Treat, actor and comedian Ilana Glazer talks about a “biblical” double album that she loves.

 

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Dec 7, 2024 12:0 AM
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Tiffany Haddish, Jake Kasdan, and Dan Aykroyd on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish whose newest gig is hosting the Vice TV series Black Comedy in America. Then, director Jake Kasdan stops by to talk about his newest film, the Christmas action-comedy Red One which stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and musician Dan Aykroyd dives into his personal comedic origins.

 

00:50:34
Nov 30, 2024 12:0 AM
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Jesse Eisenberg, Chris Douridas, and Zoë Kravitz on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie A Real Pain. The film also stars Kieran Culkin. Then, KCRW’s own Chris Douridas stops by to celebrate the late Quincy Jones’ many contributions to film and television. And on The Treat, Blink Twice director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.

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Nov 23, 2024 12:0 AM
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Malcolm Washington, Glenn Kenny, and Susie Essman on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time feature filmmaker Malcolm Washington. His directorial debut is The Piano Lesson, adapted from the August Wilson play. Then, film critic Glenn Kenny stops by to talk about his new book The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface. And for The Treat, Curb Your Enthusiasm  star Susie Essman talks about the person who has inspired her most. 

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Nov 16, 2024 12:0 AM
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Tim Matheson, Laurent Bouzereau, and Pamela Adlon on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor Tim Matheson to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to talk about his new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams. And for The Treat, actor and director Pamela Adlon talks about a performer whose work she finds stunning.  

 

00:50:34
Nov 9, 2024 12:0 AM
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Steve McQueen, Dawn Porter and James Carville on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Steve McQueen whose latest film is the World War II drama Blitz — starring Saorsie Ronan. Then, director Dawn Porter stops by to talk about her new documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The film dives deep into the life and music of late R&B singer Luther Vandross. And for The Treat, political strategist James Carville talks about the film scene he watches almost every night for inspiration.

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Nov 2, 2024 12:0 AM
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Shirley MacLaine, Mati Diop and André Holland on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-winner, best selling author, and all around screen legend Shirley MacLaine to talk about her new book of photos from behind the scenes of her career. It’s (very) appropriately titled The Wall of Life. Then, filmmaker Mati Diop stops by to discuss her new documentary Dahomey. And for The Treat, The Big Cigar star André Holland talks about a theater company that inspires the way he works.

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Oct 26, 2024 12:0 AM
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James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer, Ilana Glazer, and René Redzepi on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and political strategist James Carville to discuss their new CNN Films documentary Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid (currently in theaters). Then, comedian, actor and writer Ilana Glazer stops by to talk about their upcoming Hulu stand up special Human Magic. And for The Treat, renowned chef René Redzepi talks about the activity that provides him with catharsis.

00:50:34
Oct 19, 2024 12:0 AM
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