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Seth Godin - 05/30/23
May 30, 2023
- 1:07:33
Seth Godin, our most requested guest, returns to talk about how to make work actually work. PLUS: book giveaway.
Wright Thompson - 05/23/23
May 23, 2023
- 1:02:20
Pappyland author Wright Thompson on how whiskey and friendship can be a kind of salvation.
Warren Zanes - 05/16/23
May 16, 2023
- 1:10:10
Author/musician Warren Zanes on Bruce Springsteen and how and why rock and roll saves souls.
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Seth Godin - 05/30/23
May 30, 2023
- 1:07:33
Seth Godin, our most requested guest, returns to talk about how to make work actually work. PLUS: book giveaway.
Wright Thompson - 05/23/23
May 23, 2023
- 1:02:20
Pappyland author Wright Thompson on how whiskey and friendship can be a kind of salvation.
Warren Zanes - 05/16/23
May 16, 2023
- 1:10:10
Author/musician Warren Zanes on Bruce Springsteen and how and why rock and roll saves souls.
Paul Heyman - 05/09/23
May 9, 2023
- 2:05:30
Paul Heyman, wrestling storytelling legend, on how his instinct for the hustle and living for the present was shaped by a childhood...
Lewis Black - 05/02/23
May 2, 2023
- 52:06
Legendary Lewis Black on how he got through the last few years.
Lawrence Block - 04/26/23
April 26, 2023
- 53:56
Lawrence Block, one of Brian’s all time favorite novelists, returns.
Brian and Anna Koppelman Answer the new stack of great questions - 04/18/23
April 18, 2023
- 45:09
Brian and Anna answer new questions about how to know if your work is good, how to work when you have self-doubt, how to manage ADHD as...
Brian needs more questions - 04/09/23
April 9, 2023
- 01:13
Brian has another Ask Us Anything with Anna....So send your questions to TheMomentBK@gmail.com now.
Brian and Anna answer your questions - 03/28/23
March 28, 2023
- 40:01
Ask Me Anything! Brian and Anna Koppelman answer your questions.
Brian wants your questions - 03/22/23
March 22, 2023
- 01:48
Brian needs questions! Ask away!! Q and A episode coming soon. send your questions to TheMomentBK@gmail.com
Bert Kreischer - 03/14/23
March 14, 2023
- 1:20:21
Bert Kreischer cries…The great Bert Kreischer on how to take your career into your own hands.
Mark Strausman - 03/07/23
March 7, 2023
- 1:05:18
Brian talks to his old friend, legendary chef Mark Strausman, about how restaurants and regulars sometimes become family. And mark...
The Hold Steady - 03/01/23
March 1, 2023
- 1:01:35
In a deeply emotional episode, Brian talks to his last favorite band ever: The Hold Steady. Craig Finn and Tad Kubler return to...
Julia Cameron.- 02/02/23 (NEW)
February 2, 2023
- 57:32
The legend Julia Cameron returns to talk about how morning pages saved her soul. And Brian talks about how it saved his.
Annie Duke - 01/24/23
January 24, 2023
- 1:09:59
Annie Duke, legendary poker player turned best selling author, on how quitting can be your super power.
Rick Rubin - 01/18/23 (Best of)
January 18, 2023
- 1:09:52
From 01/19/21 - Best of - Rick Rubin, legendary record producer, on the mysteries of the creative process.
Adeem the Artist - 01/11/23
January 11, 2023
- 59:09
Adeem The Artist on finding out that becoming who you truly are, is the one thing that can lead you to success.
Brian answers your questions - 01/03/23
January 3, 2023
- 48:02
New Year Ask Me Anything! Brian and Anna Koppelman answer your questions.
Q & A - Brian wants your questions 12/30/22
December 30, 2022
- 01:34
It's time for another Question and Answer session with Brian. Send Brian your questions now.Brian will answer as many questions as he...
Steve Albini - 11/22/22
November 22, 2022
- 1:10:02
Steve Albini, legendary genius, Nirvana record producer and poker champion on how creative excellence happens.
Glen Phillips - 11/16/22
November 16, 2022
- 59:45
Glen Phillips Toad The Wet Sprocket lead singer, returns to talk about his great new new solo album.
Steven Hyden - 11/9/22
November 9, 2022
- 1:08:52
Steven Hyden on the rewards and challenges of choosing a career that lets you listen to music all day long. And on his new book about Pearl Jam.
Paul Auster - 11/01/22
November 1, 2022
- 1:07:54
Paul Auster, one of the greatest American novelists of the last 100 years, on why he wrote about another great novelist Stephen Crane....
Randall Poster - 10/20/22
October 20, 2022
- 1:00:35
Randy Poster, music supervisor supreme, on how to prepare for a life working with Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese and countless other...
Neil Blumenthal - 10/12/22
October 12, 2022
- 1:02:44
Warby Parker founder/ceo Neil Blumenthal on how to overcome rejection, build a team, and create something magical.
Gretchen Mol - 10/05/22
October 5, 2022
- 1:10:50
Brian and Gretchen Mol made Rounders together 25 years ago. They catch up about that and all that’s happened in between
Daryl Morey - 09/14/22
September 14, 2022
- 1:06:08
Sixers president Daryl Morey on how he trained himself to make good decisions.
Mark Seliger - 09/07/22
September 7, 2022
- 58:30
Mark Seliger, legendary photo artist, on how to achieve impossible creative dreams.
Brian answers your questions - 08/24/22
August 24, 2022
- 47:47
Brian answers your questions. Special appearance by Anna Koppelman.
Kendell Marvel - 08/16/22
August 16, 2022
- 1:04:48
Kendell Marvel, legendary songwriter, on the long road becoming who you really are.
Christopher Storer - 08/09/22
August 9, 2022
- 1:04:60
The creator of The Bear, Chris Storer, on suddenly blowing up after 20 year career.
John Hamburg - 08/03/22
August 3, 2022
- 58:50
Superstar filmmaker John Hamburg returns to talk about how to live a creative life.
Roger Lowenstein - 07/19/22
July 19, 2022
- 1:02:53
Legendary author Roger Lowenstein on how America keeps repeating itself.
Bruce Hornsby - 07/13/22
July 13, 2022
- 1:06:27
Bruce Hornsby on the value of listening to your inner creative voice.
Jeff Ament - 07/06/22
July 6, 2022
- 1:04:24
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on how he’s learned to follow his muse.
Antonio Delgado - 06/27/22
June 27, 2022
- 1:02:07
Antonio Delgado, Lieutenant Governor of New York, on how to recognize what you’re called to do.
Wyatt Cenac - 06/21/22
June 21, 2022
- 1:00:58
Wyatt Cenac on how to be serious while being funny.
Seth Godin - 06/15/22
June 15, 2022
- 1:00:43
Seth Godin returns with answers to the most pressing problem in our lives.
Brandy Clark - 05/24/22 (Best of)
May 24, 2022
- 1:03:10
From 07/21/20 - Best of - Brandy Clark, brilliant songwriter and singer, on sticking it out in Nashville.
Sam Koppelman - 05/17/22
May 18, 2022
- 1:02:44
Best selling author Sam Koppelman returns to talk about where to find hope in such a dark timeline.Read Sam’s new book, written with...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 05/10/22
May 10, 2022
- 1:01:25
Kareem Abdul Jabbar on how he came out of a bubble to become a world class writer.
Jason Isbell - 05/03/22 (Best of)
May 3, 2022
- 1:06:07
From 05/12./20 - Best of - Jason Isbell on his new album Reunions and being the standard bearer of the American Male.
Dave Hause - 04/26/22
April 26, 2022
- 58:34
Dave Hause, Philly punk rock legend, on how turning singer songwriter unleashed his true artistic spirit.
Brian answers your questions - 04/18/21
April 19, 2022
- 35:56
Brian answers your questions with special guest Anna Koppelman.
Ask Brian Anything - Now's your chance!
April 18, 2022
- 01:34
Brian wants to hear and answer some your questions. So, please send them to TheMomentBK@gmail or ask on Twitter w #AskBkopp or tag him on twitter
Gilbert Gottfried - 4/13./22 (in honor of)
April 13, 2022
- 1:25:23
The late, great Gilbert Gottfried. Too soon. originally released - 9/16/14
Charles Oakley - 04/05/22
April 5, 2022
- 54:09
Charles Oakley on his life through Basketball.
Mark Cuban - 03/08/22
March 8, 2022
- 1:05:30
The legend, Marc Cuban, on how reading, grit, refusing to quit are cornerstones of his approach to life and business.
JT Harding - 03/01/22
March 1, 2022
- 1:11:56
Hit songwriter and memoirist JT Harding on what it took to get there, featuring an apology from Brian for being a road block along the way.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - 02/22/22
February 22, 2022
- 1:06:28
Joseph Gordon Levitt on why he’s Super Pumped.
Liev Schreiber - 02/15/22
February 15, 2022
- 1:01:01
Liev Schreiber in his first hour long podcast interview on what fuels him creatively.
Gillian Jacobs - 02/08/22
February 8, 2022
- 1:03:27
The brilliant and talented star of Community, Gillian Jacobs, on finding a reason to believe.
Daniel Breaker - 02/01/22
February 1, 2022
- 1:08:18
Daniel Breaker, Tony nominee, star of Billions, on breaking through.
John Mellencamp - 01/25/22
January 25, 2022
- 1:03:37
John Mellencamp on what matters. And what doesn’t.
Corey Stoll - 01/20/22
January 21, 2022
- 1:04:58
Brian and Billions star Corey Stoll on how to remain in the present despite the swirl.
Simon Kinberg - 01/11/22
January 11, 2022
- 1:17:04
Simon Kinberg, one of the most successful writer/producers in the world, on how and why he does what he does.
Amy Koppelman - 01/04/22
January 4, 2022
- 53:45
The long awaited return of filmmaker Amy Koppelman, writer/director of A Mouthful of Air.
Ed Norton - 09/09/21 (Best of)
September 9, 2021
- 1:22:07
From 11/12/19 - Best of - Edward Norton and Brian on 22 years of friendship and films.
David Duchovny - 08/31/21
August 31, 2021
- 1:02:59
David Duchovny on the pressures and joys of doing so many things at such a high level.
Mary Gauthier - 08/24/21
August 24, 2021
- 1:13:23
Mary Gauthier on how she was saved by songwriting. And how we can all be saved by creativity.
Brian answers your questions - 08/04/21
August 4, 2021
- 51:22
Brian answers your questions with special guest Anna Koppelman.
Brian needs your questions - 08/02
August 2, 2021
- 01:21
Brian needs your questions. Send to TheMomentBK@gmail or ask on Twitter w #AskBkopp.
Quentin Tarantino - 07/28/21
July 28, 2021
- 1:29:44
Brian talks to Quentin Tarantino. That’s right. QUENTIN is on The Moment. Extra - read Brian's Grantland article...
Rodney Crowell - 07/14./21
July 14, 2021
- 1:01:20
Legendary and wise songwriting genius,Rodney Crowell
Eva Victor - 07/06/21
July 6, 2021
- 1:01:23
Eva Victor, social media filmmaking phenom and Billions actor, on life on and off the socials.
Geoff Rodkey - 06/29/21
June 29, 2021
- 1:18:28
Geoff Rodkey, screenwriter, novelist, on the long road toward creative freedom, and the decisions that got him there.
Roger Bennett - 06/22/21
June 22, 2021
- 1:07:11
Roger Bennett, Men In Blazers legend, on his new book and on why America is his forever home.
Paris Barclay - 06/15/21
June 15, 2021
- 1:14:14
Paris Barclay on how he overcame the odds to become among the most successful television director/producers in the business.
Jay Boberg - 06/08/21
June 8, 2021
- 1:07:24
Jay Boberg, the man who signed REM, on how his obsessions have led to a life well lived.
Dan Wilson - 06/01/21
June 1, 2021
- 1:04:08
Dan Wilson, semisonic lead singer, on writing closing time and huge hits for Adele and Taylor Swift.
Dominique Wilkins - 05/25/21
May 25, 2021
- 1:14:43
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins on the legacy he wants to leave and on the events of last week.
Anna Sale - 05/18/21
May 18, 2021
- 1:01:56
Anna Sale on death, sex and money. and the value of hard conversations.
Jakob Dylan - 05/11/21
May 11, 2021
- 1:00:47
Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers on his life of songs.
Beth Schacter - 05/03/21 (Best of)
May 4, 2021
- 1:00:10
From 04/04/17 - Best of - Beth Schacter is a writer and producer on the show Quantico. Beth and Brian talk about her early career as a...
Hank Green - 04/20/21
April 20, 2021
- 1:01:02
Hank Green, author, influencer, businessman, on the unifying principles that underlie his work.
Michael Bamberger - 04/13/21 (Best Of)
April 13, 2021
- 1:20:42
"Best of" from April 1, 2020: Michael Bamberger on what Tiger Woods means to all of us
Sadhguru - 04/06/21
April 6, 2021
- 1:03:29
The mystic Sadhguru on karma, death and the possibility of transcendence.
Brian answers your questions - 03/30/21
March 30, 2021
- 41:00
Brian and Anna answer your questions.
Q & A - Brian wants your questions 03/29/21
March 29, 2021
- 01:24
It's time for another Question and Answer session with Brian. Send Brian your questions now.Brian will answer as many questions as he...
Julia Cameron - 03/23/21 (Best Of)
March 23, 2021
- 59:32
"Best of" from July 14, 2020: Julia Cameron, whose book, The Artist’s Way, changed Brian’s life forever.
Malcolm Spellman - 03/16/21
March 16, 2021
- 1:10:12
Malcolm Spellman on the long, strange trip to the A list.Watch Hip Hop Uncovered on Hulu NowWatch The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on...
Margo Price - 03/09/21
March 9, 2021
- 57:32
Margo Price on how she fought through almost endless rejections to end up with a number one record and appearing on Saturday Night Live.
Gary Vaynerchuk - 03/02/21
March 2, 2021
- 59:38
Gary Vee Vaynerchuk on how good it feels to prove em all wrong. And how to tap into empathy when the focus on winning becomes too great.
Todd Rundgren - 02/23/21
February 23, 2021
- 1:04:54
Todd Rundgren, legendary artist and producer, on his long and distinguished career doing things his own way.
Nigel Ng - 02/16/21
February 16, 2021
- 1:03:34
Nigel Ng, TikTok’s Uncle Roger, on the challenges and joys of creating a controversial character so many love, and on how believing in...
Paul Williams - 02/09/21
February 9, 2021
- 1:09:38
Legendary songwriter/actor Paul Williams in an emotional and inspiring conversation about creativity, recovery, and muppets.
Adam Grant - 02/02/21
February 2, 2021
- 1:00:01
Superstar author, Adam Grant, on why you should change your mind.
Liz Hannah - 01/26/21
January 26, 2021
- 1:12:28
Screenwriter/Producer Liz Hannah (Mindhunter, The Post) on what it’s like when Steven Spielberg changes your life.
Rick Rubin - 01/19/21
January 19, 2021
- 1:09:32
Rick Rubin, legendary record producer, on the mysteries of the creative process.
Doc Rivers - 01/12/21
January 12, 2021
- 1:01:25
Doc Rivers on stepping up to meet the moment.
Alison Ellwood - 12/29/20
December 29, 2020
- 58:18
Allison Ellwood, brilliant director of the Eagles and GoGos documentaries, on storytelling, her journey, and why she does what she does.
Diane Lane - 12/22/20
December 22, 2020
- 1:07:06
Diane Lane, movie star, actor, in her first podcast interview, on how and why she does what she does.
Jared Yates Sexton - 12/15/20
December 15, 2020
- 1:02:41
Jared Yates Sexton, author, expert on fascism, on Trump’s attempted coup.
Laura Jane Grace - 12/08/20
December 8, 2020
- 1:01:03
Laura Jane Grace, lead singer of Against Me!
Best of: Don Wislow 12/02/20
December 2, 2020
- 58:48
"Best of" from 06/27/17 - Brian Koppelman sits down with Author Don Winslow to talk about his new book The Force, which Stephen King...
Brian answers your questions 11/25
November 25, 2020
- 54:08
Brian answers the questions you sent in.
Q & A - Brian wants your questions
November 23, 2020
- 01:00
It's time for another Question and Answer session with Brian. Send Brian your questions now.Brian will answer as many questions as he...
Elvis Costello - 11/03/20
November 3, 2020
- 1:08:07
Elvis Costello on how he’s processing and writing about this moment in time.
Mike Campbell - 10/27/20
October 27, 2020
- 1:02:03
Mike Campbell, Tom Petty's creative partner, songwriter of Refugee, Boys Of Summer, on how he and Petty worked together, the sacrifices...
Brett James - 10/20/20
October 20, 2020
- 59:28
Country songwriting legend Brett James on leaving medical school to pursue his dream.
Erik Seidel - 10/13/20
October 13, 2020
- 1:00:55
Erik Seidel, maybe the best tournament poker player of all time, on what it took to win over 35 million dollars at the tables.
Amanda Shires - 10/06/20
October 6, 2020
- 1:05:38
Amanda Shires, brilliant songwriter/singer/fiddle player, on life in Nashville, Texas and the road.
Amor Towles - 09/29/20
September 29, 2020
- 1:09:16
Amor Towles, best selling writer, and one of Brian’s favorite authors, on waiting until he was 40 to finally pursue his dream in earnest.
Bob Mould - 09/22/20
September 22, 2020
- 1:04:11
Bob Mould, legendary Husker Du singer/songwriter on his new album and the world
Peter Alson - 09/15/20
September 15, 2020
- 59:31
Author, poker player, Peter Alson, on finally writing the novel he was born to write.
Glenn Kenny - 09/08/20
September 8, 2020
- 55:01
Goodfellas expert, author Glenn Kenny on why it matters.
Jennifer Palmieri - 09/02/20
September 2, 2020
- 55:04
Jennifer Palmieri, author of She Proclaims, on what losing the 2016 campaign felt like and where we go from here.
Darin Strauss - 08/25/20
August 25, 2020
- 1:04:07
Author Darin Strauss on creating in a time of pandemic.
Suzanne Vega - 08/18/20
August 18, 2020
- 57:52
Legendary singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega on becoming a working artist.
Sam Morril - 08/11/20
August 11, 2020
- 58:55
Comedian Sam Morril, on taking huge swings and hitting dingers.
Rene Redzepi - 08/04/20
August 4, 2020
- 1:00:40
Rene Redzepi, the true genius and chef, owner of world’s best restaurant, Noma.
Elwood Reid - 07/28/20
July 28, 2020
- 1:07:30
Elwood Reid, showrunner, ex-football player, all around great guy.
Brandy Clark - 07/21/20
July 21, 2020
- 1:03:01
Brandy Clark, brilliant songwriter and singer, on sticking it out in Nashville.
Julia Cameron - 07/14/20
July 14, 2020
- 59:32
Julia Cameron, whose book, The Artist’s Way, changed Brian’s life forever.
Shane McAnally - 07/07/20
July 7, 2020
- 1:07:07
Shane McAnally, American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer
Condola Rashad - 06/30/20
June 30, 2020
- 1:00:35
Condola Rashad, actor, singer, director, superstar.
David Koepp - 06/23/20
June 23, 2020
- 59:19
David Koepp, legendary screenwriter/director, on Spielberg and directing.
Judd Apatow - 06/16/20
June 16, 2020
- 58:53
Judd Apatow on creating as the world’s aflameThe King of Staten Island on demand now
Corb Lund - 06/09/20
June 9, 2020
- 59:47
Songwriter and singer Corb Lund on writing about the North American west and making his best ever album.
Jason Rosenthal - 05/26/20
May 26, 2020
- 52:15
Jason Rosenthal on how to survive the unthinkable.
Jocko Willink - 5/19/20
May 19, 2020
- 1:13:25
Podcast, author, and retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink talks about his life and philosophy.from May 2019
Jason Isbell - 05/12/20
May 12, 2020
- 1:06:07
Jason Isbell on his new album Reunions and being the standard bearer of the American Male.Also, don't forget to get your own "The...
Brian answers your questions - 05/06/20
May 6, 2020
- 24:48
Brian answers your questions. Also, don't forget to get your own "The Royale" coffee mug. All proceeds go to the Food Bank for New York City
Damian Lewis - 04/29/20
April 29, 2020
- 1:16:08
Damian Lewis on the road that got him to Billions! Billions new season premiere's this Sunday on Showtime!Also, don't forget to get your...
Bill Simmons - 04/21/20
April 21, 2020
- 1:37:24
Bill Simmons, legend, in his longest one on one interview ever. Also, don't forget to get your own "The Royale" coffee mug. All proceeds...
Melissa Villaseñor - 04/14/20
April 14, 2020
- 48:12
SNL's Melissa Villaseñor on how she made the most of her moment.Also, don't forget to get your own "The Royale" coffee mug. All proceeds...
Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend) - 04/07/20
April 7, 2020
- 1:10:06
Vampire Weekend Singer/songwriter/bandleader on The Moments that got him here.Also, don't forget to get your own "The Royale" coffee...
Michael Bamberger - 04/01/20
April 1, 2020
- 1:20:42
Michael Bamberger on what Tiger Woods means to all of us
Anna Koppelman - 03/25/20
March 25, 2020
- 44:19
Brian, with some help from Anna, answers your questions.Also, don't forget to order your mug now with all proceeds going to the New York...
Seth Godin - 03/17/20
March 17, 2020
- 47:38
Seth explains why this is a time to stop day trading in emotions.
CC Sabathia - 03/10/20
March 11, 2020
- 54:49
Brian talks to CC Sabathia about his life before and after baseball.
Thomas Chatterton Williams - 03/03/20
March 3, 2020
- 58:45
Thomas Chatterton Williams, author and professor, on the joys and dangers of being a memoirist.
Ben Horowitz - 02/25/20
February 25, 2020
- 1:14:06
Ben Horowitz, venture capitalist and author, on what it really takes to succeed.
Richard Marx - 02/17/20
February 18, 2020
- 1:00:57
Legendary Richard Marx on why quitting school and moving to California changed his life.
Mike Cooley (Drive By Truckers) - 02/11/20
February 11, 2020
- 47:25
Drive-By Trucker’s singer songwriter Mike Cooley, one of the best songwriters in the world, on how he fights writers block each and every day.
Missy Robbins & Sean Feeney - 02/04/20
February 4, 2020
- 1:06:46
Legendary Chef/owners Missy Robbins and Sean Feeney on finding each other and their creative destiny together.
John Heilemann - 01/28/20
January 28, 2020
- 1:16:38
John Heilemann on the Circus that is 2020 and how he handles being in the middle of it.
Michael Deluca - 1/21/20
January 21, 2020
- 1:00:06
Academy Award Nominated movie producer Mike Deluca on how being an outside as a kid helped him become the ultimate Hollywood insider.
Brian answers your questions
January 9, 2020
- 34:01
Brian answers questions you sent in via twitter and email.
Request from Brian for your questions
January 7, 2020
- 01:46
Brian will be a answering questions for this week's show. Send questions to Brian at TheMomentBK@gmail.com or on Twitter
Dan Soder - 12/11/19
December 12, 2019
- 1:22:05
Dan Soder on what it means to make it as a comedian.
Jeff Garlin - 12/03/19
December 3, 2019
- 59:49
Jeff Garlin, comic genius, on finding his voice.
Sam Koppelman - 11/26/19
November 26, 2019
- 55:29
Sam Koppelman, co-author of Impeach, the Case Against Donald Trump, on freedom, discipline, privilege and what it’s like to write a book...
David Plouffe - 11/19/19
November 19, 2019
- 53:18
David Plouffe, architect of President Obama’s election wins, on how he knows what’s next. And why he’s sometimes wrong.
Edward Norton - 11/12/19
November 12, 2019
- 1:24:20
Edward Norton and Brian on 22 years of friendship and films.
Chris McQuarrie - 11/06/19
November 6, 2019
- 1:26:14
Academy award winning screenwriter and director Chris McQuarrie answers all.
Pete Wells - 11/05/19
November 5, 2019
- 1:03:57
Brian and New York Times restaurant critic, Pete Wells, talks about his rough "Peter Luger" review....Spoiler alert, Brian does not agree.
NEW - Colin Quinn 10/29/19
October 29, 2019
- 1:06:21
Brian talk to Colin Quinn about life, being on the road and his Netflix special, Red State Blue State
Brian answers your questions
October 22, 2019
- 34:57
Brian answers your questions from Twitter and emails.Email Brian at TheMomentBK@gmail.com
Request from Brian for Questions
October 21, 2019
- 01:24
Brian will be a answering questions for this week's show. Send questions to Brian at TheMomentBK@gmail.com or on Twitter
Liz Phair - 10/15/19
October 15, 2019
- 44:54
Brian takes a walk around Central Park with the brilliant Liz Phair
Robbie Robertson - 10/08/19
October 8, 2019
- 55:37
Robbie Robertson, music legend, on why the music still matters.
Gary Gulman - 10/1/19
October 1, 2019
- 1:04:49
New Gary Gulman on how he beat The Great Depresh to headline his own hbo hour. W special guest, Sam Koppelman
Steve Gorman - 09/24/19
September 24, 2019
- 1:03:51
Steve Gorman stops by to talk about his life with the Black Crowes, his current band Trigger Hippy and his new book, Hard to Handle: The...
Best of: Dave Ramsey 09/12/19
September 12, 2019
- 1:06:10
"Best of" from 12/23/14 - Dave Ramsey, one of the most successful radio hosts on earth, on how he turned his life around. And how we all can.
Best of: Daniel Negreanu 09/04/19
September 4, 2019
- 1:03:31
"Best of" from 10/18/16 - Daniel Negreanu is one of (if not the best) poker player in the world today. He has set all kinds of records...
JJ Redick 08/27/19
August 27, 2019
- 1:16:45
JJ Redick, basketball superstar, on how he willed himself to get here, what the challenges were along the way, and how the culture of...
Best of: Craig Finn 8/20/19
August 20, 2019
- 57:55
"Best of" From 2/6/18, Craig Finn on the state of The Hold Steady, Small r redemption and how to find God in Chicago
Darrell Scott 08/14/19
August 14, 2019
- 1:03:15
Legendary songwriter Darrell Scott on finding his artist voice.
Ben Mezrich 8/8/19
August 8, 2019
- 1:00:49
Ben Mezrich, best selling author, on finding your dream life.
Best of: PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman 7/30/19
July 30, 2019
- 1:13:21
In this "Best of" episode, PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, the hosts of Reply All, discuss their creative partnership and their meteoric rise....
Heidi Schreck 7/23/19
July 23, 2019
- 59:07
From Billions to Broadway, Brian talks to writer, actress and Broadway star Heidi Schreck. Her play, What the Constitution Means to Me,...
Little Steven Van Zandt 7/16/19
July 16, 2019
- 1:08:27
Little Steven Van Zandt, legendary E St Band guitarist, great songwriter, all around inspiration on what keeps him going through the...
Toad the Wet Sprocket - New Episode 7/9/19
July 9, 2019
- 1:07:45
Brian talks to the whole band, his friends for 30 years, about how and why they still do what they do. Plus: great music!
Jeff Gordinier 7/2/19
July 2, 2019
- 1:19:38
Writer and author Jeff Gordinier on his book "Hungry" and much more.
BJ Barham 6/25/19
June 25, 2019
- 1:05:10
Musician BJ Barham, founder and lead vocalist/guitarist of American Aquarium, won't stop till he's rocked every single person in the room.
Becky Lynch 6/18/19
June 18, 2019
- 1:17:36
WWE Superstar and Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch on her professional wrestling origin story and becoming “The Man”.
Ed Levine 6/14/19
June 14, 2019
- 53:03
Author and food writer Ed Levine on his new book, “Serious Eater: A Food Lover's Perilous Quest for Pizza and Redemption”, and much more.
Andrew Carmellini 6/11/19
June 11, 2019
- 57:39
Chef and restaurateur Andrew Carmellini discusses food and craftsmanship.
Seth Green 6/4/19
June 4, 2019
- 1:11:57
Actor Seth Green discusses his feature directorial debut on the film “Changeland”, as well as his myriad roles on and off-screen over the years.
Cal Newport 5/28/19
May 28, 2019
- 57:05
Georgetown University science professor and author, Cal Newport, on the intersection of technology and culture.
Jar Farrar 5/21/19
May 21, 2019
- 54:01
Musician Jay Farrar talks about his life in music, both as a solo artist and as a member of the critically-acclaimed groups Uncle Tupelo...
Richard Thomas 5/14/19
May 14, 2019
- 1:05:55
Actor Richard Thomas discusses his sixty year career in the entertainment business, including his Emmy-winning role as John-Boy on The Waltons.
Jocko Willink 5/7/19
May 7, 2019
- 1:18:50
Podcast, author, and retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink talks about his life and philosophy.
Steve Earle 4/30/19
April 30, 2019
- 1:05:13
Legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle on his life and forty-year career in the music business.
Ming Tsai 4/23/19
April 23, 2019
- 55:03
Legendary chef Ming Tsai on how being an athlete made him the chef he is now.
Anthony Mangieri 4/16/19
April 16, 2019
- 1:02:36
Anthony Mangieri, Una Pizza Napoletana pizza genius, and all around life genius, on how obsession fuels his work.
Amanda Palmer 4/9/19
April 9, 2019
- 59:08
Singer, songwriter, musician, and author Amanda Palmer on allowing yourself to say what you have to say.
Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz 4/2/19
April 2, 2019
- 1:12:46
Television and film critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz on The Sopranos, Mad Men, and more.
Julian Fellowes 3/26/19
March 26, 2019
- 56:12
Screenwriter and director Julian Fellowes on following his passion through to a career in film.
Damian Lewis 3/19/19
March 19, 2019
- 1:16:04
Damian Lewis on the road that got him to Billions!
Marc Andreessen 3/12/19
March 12, 2019
- 1:11:37
Marc Andreessen, inventor of the web browser, on creativity and innovation.
Soman Chainani 3/5/19
March 5, 2019
- 1:04:51
Soman Chainani on how a year spent lost in the wilderness (of New York) saves him and put him on the path to writing the best selling...
Pam Houston 2/27/19
February 27, 2019
- 1:03:25
Novelist and memoirist Pam Houston on how she was saved by nature.
Brian Koppelman 2/21/19
February 21, 2019
- 36:38
Brian answers your questions about how to be your most creative self.
Will Guidara 2/12/19
February 12, 2019
- 1:04:44
Will Guidara, world famous restaurateur of Eleven Madison Park, on how and why to dream big.
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden 2/5/19
February 5, 2019
- 1:06:18
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the filmmaking partners responsible for the movies Half Nelson, Sugar, and Mississippi Grind, look back at...
Steven Pressfield 1/29/19
January 29, 2019
- 1:01:35
Steven Pressfield on fighting resistance and finding your best self
Tommy Tomlinson 1/8/19
January 8, 2019
- 59:51
Tommy Tomlinson, author, on how to finally deal with being 460 LBS.
Seth Godin 1/1/19
January 1, 2019
- 1:18:11
Seth Godin on an all new episode to get us ready for 2019!
Kevin Pollak 12/13/18
December 13, 2018
- 1:27:57
Legendary comedian and actor Kevin Pollak on how he took huge risks to break into the business exactly the way he wanted to.
Rosanne Cash 12/4/18
December 4, 2018
- 1:00:59
Rosanne Cash on knowing yourself through writing
Tony Gilroy & Scott Frank 11/27/18
November 27, 2018
- 2:13:41
Tony Gilroy, writer/director of 'Michael Clayton' and the 'Bourne' movies and Scott Frank, distinguished screenwriter best known for...
Amy Koppelman 11/20/18
November 20, 2018
- 1:02:29
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to his wife, Amy Koppelman, a novelist and screenwriter, about her book Hesitation Wounds...
Mike Birbiglia and Jen Stein 11/13/18
November 13, 2018
- 1:05:54
Mike Birbiglia and his poet wife Jen Hope Stein, on the challenges and rewards of working and parenting together as they created his hit...
Brin Jonathan-Butler 11/6/18
November 6, 2018
- 1:00:17
Brin Jonathan-Butler on how writing saved his life.
General Stanley McChrystal 10/30/18
October 30, 2018
- 1:09:20
General Stanley Mchrystal on waging war with honor, leading with strength and heart, and the value of emotional restraint.
Nick McDonnell 10/23/18
October 23, 2018
- 1:07:34
Nick McDonnell, war correspondent, novelist, former child prodigy, on where to find honor in dangerous times.
Sarah Kay 10/16/18
October 16, 2018
- 1:18:54
Brian Koppelman talks to Sarah Kay, the world famous spoken word poet
Nicholas Morgenstern 10/9/18
October 9, 2018
- 1:00:30
Nicholas Morgenstern, the Willy Wonka of ice cream, on risking everything to chase a childhood dream.
Maggie Haberman 10/2/18
October 2, 2018
- 1:02:47
Maggie Haberman, NY Times Trump expert, on what it means to be a reporter in 2018.
Justine Bateman 9/25/18
September 25, 2018
- 1:06:40
Justine Bateman on what fame feels like, and the dagger of feeling it erode.
Nicole Holofcener 9/18/18
September 18, 2018
- 55:57
Nicole Holofcener, one of Brian’s creative heroes, on why she and how she makes her groundbreaking films
Bradley Tusk 9/11/18
September 11, 2018
- 1:11:40
Bradley Tusk, entrepreneur and author, on how he scored at the intersection of tech and politics.
Dee Snider 9/4/18
September 4, 2018
- 1:09:24
Dee Snider, legendary rocker, on the power of believing in an impossible dream.
David Levien 8/28/18
August 28, 2018
- 1:20:00
David Levien, Brian's film making partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.
Chris Nee 8/21/18
August 21, 2018
- 1:02:28
Doc Mcstuffins creator Chris Nee on defining yourself as an artist and businessperson.
Jemele Hill 7/31/18
July 31, 2018
- 1:06:07
Jemele Hill on what matters more than success.
Allan Havey 7/17/18
July 17, 2018
- 54:52
Comedy legend Allan Havey returns to talk about his third act as an actor on Mad Men, Billions and more.
Penn Jillette 7/10/18
July 10, 2018
- 1:46:49
Penn Jillette, on how to stay sane in insane times.
Ed Solomon 7/4/18
July 4, 2018
- 1:19:48
Ed Solomon, screenwriter of Men In Black and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, on how to have a long career.
Stephen Kunken 6/26/18
June 26, 2018
- 1:02:45
Brian welcomes Stephen Kunken, who plays Ari Spyros on the Showtime series Billions, to the show.
Dan Pfeiffer 6/20/18
June 20, 2018
- 1:11:00
Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer on how to find hope for America.
Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian 6/13/18
June 13, 2018
- 1:02:06
Brian talks to Armen Keteyen and Jeff Benedict about Tiger Woods, race and the obligations of the biographer.
Ken Auletta 6/5/18
June 5, 2018
- 1:03:34
Ken Auletta, legendary journalist and writer, on why curiosity saved him.
Aimee Mann 5/29/18
May 29, 2018
- 1:07:47
In 2015 Aimee Mann, one of the best songwriters of our generation, joined Brian to discuss the evolution of her music, the time she...
Paul Schrader 5/22/18
May 22, 2018
- 54:36
Paul Schrader, maybe the best living screenwriter, on making the best movie of his career at 71. (Warning: some spoilers of First Reformed).
Eric Heisserer 5/16/18
May 16, 2018
- 1:07:56
Eric Heisserer, Arrival screenwriter, on how to keep going when everyone in your life tells you to give up
Paul Giamatti 5/8/18
May 8, 2018
- 1:04:52
Paul Giamatti, the well respected, award-winning actor who stars along side Damian Lewis in Showtime's series, Billions, joins Brian to...
Alex Guarnaschelli 5/1/18
May 1, 2018
- 59:13
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Brian in a wide ranging convo about food, life and living up to impossible expectations.
Dan Richer 4/24/18
April 24, 2018
- 1:07:46
Dan Richer on how his pursuit of excellence led to him being named New York’s best pizza chef—while living in New Jersey!
Jeffrey DeMunn 4/17/18
April 17, 2018
- 1:05:30
Jeffrey DeMunn, from Billions and Walking Dead, on a lifetime as an actor.
Guy Fieri 4/10/18
April 10, 2018
- 1:16:30
Food Network legend Guy Fieri on how to harness your personal power.
Brian Koppelman 3/27/18
March 27, 2018
- 49:43
Brian answers your questions about how to be your most creative self.
Wylie Dufresne 3/20/18
March 20, 2018
- 1:12:13
Wylie Dufresne, legendary, groundbreaking chef, on his reason why.
Asia Kate Dillon 3/13/18
March 13, 2018
- 1:06:40
Asia Kate Dillon, trailblazer, Taylor Mason on Billions, on making the decision to come back to New York after it had beaten them the first time.
Tom McCarthy: (10/27/15)
March 6, 2018
- 1:09:43
Tom McCarthy, from when Spotlight came out, on the highs and lows of the creative life
Clancy Brown 2/27/18
February 27, 2018
- 1:05:34
Clancy Brown on what it felt like up on that roof in Shawshank. And how surprised he was when Highlander became a cult classic.
Ruben Santiago Hudson 2/20/18
February 20, 2018
- 1:01:58
Ruben Santiago Hudson, actor, playwright and director on his almost impossible journey from welfare rooming house to the Tony Awards.
John August 2/13/18
February 13, 2018
- 1:05:49
John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Go and Charlie's Angels, on the rewards of always pushing yourself into new fields, as he did...
Craig Finn 2/6/18
February 6, 2018
- 58:41
Craig Finn on the state of The Hold Steady, Small r redemption and how to find God in Chicago
Brian Koppelman 1/30/18
January 30, 2018
- 43:43
It's the first ever, Ask Me Anything in The Moment. Brian answers your questions and talks about how to live a creative life, process,...
Seth Godin 1/23/18
January 23, 2018
- 59:38
Seth Godin, best selling author and certified genius, on the pursuit of excellence and how to actually do the work you dream of doing
Adam Carolla 1/16/18
January 16, 2018
- 47:30
Adam Carolla is back for a second visit. He and Brian get into all of it!
Jon Bon Jovi 1/9/18
January 9, 2018
- 1:07:19
Jon Bon Jovi, newly elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in his first ever no holds barred podcast interview
AJ Jacobs 1/2/18
January 2, 2018
- 57:55
AJ Jacobs, the immersion journalist, talks about how treating your life as an experiment can lead to an interesting and fulfilling life
Peter Buck and Corin Tucker: Filthy Friends 12/19/17
December 19, 2017
- 54:44
Peter Buck (REM) and Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) talk to Brian about their new, amazing band
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon 12/12/17
December 12, 2017
- 1:01:56
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon on what it took to turn their life story into the movie of the year
Danny Meyer 12/5/17
December 5, 2017
- 59:16
Danny Meyer, the world’s most successful restaurateur on how and when to trust your gut
Eric Heisserer 11/28/17
November 28, 2017
- 1:07:14
Eric Heisserer, Arrival screenwriter, on how to keep going when everyone in your life tells you to give up
Jenna Fischer 11/21/17
November 21, 2017
- 1:12:28
Jenna Fischer joins Brian to discuss breaking in, staying in, and how to be a professional
Christina Tosi 11/14/17
November 14, 2017
- 1:13:33
Brian talks to the genius behind Milk Bar about fighting for your place at the table, how to create blinding innovations, and the value...
Mike Mills 11/7/17
November 7, 2017
- 1:05:28
REM's Mike Mills, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Automatic For The People, on the Moment the band came together, how they kept it...
New Episode November 7th!
October 31, 2017
- 06:44
The Moment is coming back! Brian talks about why the show matters so much to him. And tells us who the next guest will be. Featuring...
Bomani Jones 7/25/17
July 25, 2017
- 1:11:11
Note: This is the last episode of The Moment in collaboration with Slate. The Moment will continue, and if you're already subscribed to...
Alton Brown 7/11/17
July 11, 2017
- 1:05:45
Brian sits down with Alton Brown of Good Eats, Iron Chef America, and more, to discuss his history with the band R.E.M., the origins of...
Don Winslow 6/27/17
June 27, 2017
- 58:44
Brian Koppelman sits down with Author Don Winslow to talk about his new book The Force, which Stephen King calls "The Godfather, only...
El-P 6/13/17
June 13, 2017
- 1:12:48
Brian Koppelman is joined by El-P to discuss his musical development and growing up in New York City. Best known as one half of Run The...
Slaid Cleaves 5/30/17
May 30, 2017
- 58:08
Brian Koppelman sits down with singer-songwriter Slaid Cleaves to discuss his origins, influences, and where his music comes from. Slaid...
Christine Vachon: 5/16/17
May 16, 2017
- 56:40
Long-time independent film producer Christine Vachon of Killer Films sits down with Brian Koppelman to discuss her career as a producer...
Hank Azaria: 5/2/17
May 2, 2017
- 57:56
Brian Koppelman is joined by Hank Azaria to talk about Hank's TV series Brockmire, in which Hank plays baseball announcer Jim Brockmire...
Mike Murphy: 4/18/17
April 18, 2017
- 53:50
Republican strategist and host of the podcast Radio Free GOP Mike Murphy sat down with Brian Koppelman for a conversation about how some...
Beth Schacter: 4/4/17
April 4, 2017
- 59:02
Beth Schacter is a writer and producer on the show Quantico. Beth and Brian talk about her early career as a filmmaker and about how she...
Best of Seth Godin: 3/21/2017
March 21, 2017
- 1:01:00
In this special episode, hear excerpts from three conversations between Brian Koppelman and New York Times best-selling author and...
Hooman Majd: 3/7/17
March 7, 2017
- 44:31
Hooman Majd grew up the son of an Iranian diplomat. He talks with Brian about his experience as Iranian-American and muslim, how he...
Tony Gilroy: 2/28/17
February 28, 2017
- 1:11:60
In this re-run episode produced by the former Grantland Media, Brian sits down with Tony Gilroy, write and director of 'Michael Clayton'...
Marcus Samuelsson: 2/21/17
February 21, 2017
- 1:05:51
Marcus Samuelsson is the chef and co-owner of Red Rooster in Harlem, an American cuisine restaurant that celebrates the tastes and...
Patterson Hood: 2/14/17
February 14, 2017
- 1:01:20
Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers stopped by to talk to Brian about how the group's latest album American Band came to be just before...
Evan McMullin: 2/7/17
February 7, 2017
- 1:07:01
This conversation really began in December of last year when Brian posed a question to Evan McMullin on Twitter. Now Brian and Evan sit...
Josh Ritter: 1/31/17
January 31, 2017
- 50:15
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter sits down with Brian to talk about his new album Sermon on the Rocks, his influences including Bob Dylan...
Mike Lupica: 1/18/17
January 19, 2017
- 54:34
Mike Lupica talks about Donald Trump, how he thinks about his writing, and how he started writing in the first place. Come for the...
Adam Carolla: 1/10/17
January 10, 2017
- 59:21
In this previously unaired episode, Brian joins Adam Carolla in his Carolla Digital studios for a chat about what he thinks people get...
James Altucher: 1/3/17
January 3, 2017
- 56:32
Back for his 2nd appearance on The Moment, James Altucher joins Brian to hammer out why this show (yes, this one — The Moment) went on a...
John Grisham: 11/1/16
November 1, 2016
- 52:32
John Grisham is the internationally known best selling author of some of the best legal thrillers of our time (A Time To Kill, The Firm,...
Daniel Negreanu: 10/18/16
October 18, 2016
- 1:00:47
Daniel Negreanu is one of (if not the best) poker player in the world today. He has set all kinds of records in the poker community, but...
Richard Shindell: 10/4/16
October 4, 2016
- 59:46
Richard Shindell is a singer-songwriter who is best known for telling deeply human stories with his songs. His latest album, which you...
Will Toledo (Car Seat Headrest): 9/27/16
September 27, 2016
- 56:00
At 24, Will Toledo is the lead singer-songwriter for one of this summer's hottest bands, Car Seat Headrest. He's also the youngest guest...
Seth Godin: 9/20/16
September 20, 2016
- 57:32
Back for his 3rd appearance on the show – New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, Seth Godin, joins Brian this week to talk...
Glen Phillips: 9/6/16
September 6, 2016
- 1:03:36
Glen Phillips is a singer-songwriter best known for his work with Toad the Wet Sprocket. He has a new solo album coming out called...
Michael Chiklis: 8/23/16
August 23, 2016
- 58:56
Michael Chiklis is an actor and a musician best known for his work on FX's The Shield and Gotham on FOX. He has a new album coming out...
Mike Birbiglia: 7/26/16
July 26, 2016
- 58:30
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker. His latest film, produced alongside This American Life's Ira Glass, is Don't...
Mark Halperin: 7/13/16
July 13, 2016
- 49:48
Mark Halperin is the co-host of With All Due Respect on Bloomberg TV and the Executive Producer of Showtime’s The Circus (Sunday nights...
Savannah Guthrie: 6/21/16
June 21, 2016
- 51:38
Savannah Guthrie is the co-anchor of The Today Show and the Chief Legal Correspondent of NBC News. Today she joins Brian for a...
Alan Furst: 6/7/16
June 7, 2016
- 51:03
Alan Furst is the bestselling author of Midnight in Europe, Night Soldiers, and Spies of the Balkans. His latest book, A Hero of France,...
Andrew Zimmern: 5/24/16
May 24, 2016
- 59:34
Andrew Zimmern is best known as the creator and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise on Travel Channel. New episodes of Bizarre Foods...
Hayes Carll: 5/17/16
May 17, 2016
- 45:32
Hayes Carll is a singer-songwriter who just released the best album of his career called Loversand Leavers. You can purchase it by...
Ryan Holiday: 5/3/16
May 3, 2016
- 1:01:09
Ryan Holiday is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur best known for his books Trust Me I'm Lying and The Obstacle is the Way. Ryan's...
Karyn Kusama: 4/19/16
April 19, 2016
- 56:37
Karyn Kusama is the director of four films including the Sundance award winning movie, Girlfight, and the recently released dinner party...
Jane Rosenthal: 4/12/16
April 12, 2016
- 1:01:50
Jane Rosenthal is one of the most renowned producers in show business. Along with Robert De Niro, she co-founded Tribeca Productions in...
Colin Quinn: (4/1/14)
April 5, 2016
- 1:01:34
Note: This podcast was originally produced and aired by Grantland in April 2014.Former 'SNL' star Colin Quinn and Brian trade tragic...
Gabrielle Hamilton: 3/29/16
March 29, 2016
- 52:32
Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef and owner of Prune in New York City and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Blood,...
Chuck Todd: (6/9/15)
March 22, 2016
- 1:12:23
Note: This episode originally aired in June 2015.Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of Meet the Press, talks about...
Tom Rath: 3/15/16
March 15, 2016
- 56:41
Tom Rath is a New York Times bestselling author and researcher best known for his books Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big...
Malin Akerman: 3/8/16
March 8, 2016
- 47:48
Malin Akerman is an actress best known for her roles in The Heartbreak Kid, Couples Retreat, and Showtime’s latest series, Billions....
Zach Quinto: 2/29/16
February 29, 2016
- 59:28
Zach Quinto is an actor and a producer best known for his roles in Heroes, Margin Call, and in the Star Trek films as Spock. Today, Zach...
Ethan Canin: 2/23/16
February 23, 2016
- 57:21
Ethan Canin is the author of two short story collections (Emperor of the Air & The Palace Thief) and a number of novels including his...
Judd Apatow: 2/16/16
February 16, 2016
- 45:36
Judd Apatow is a writer, director, and producer of, more than likely, one of your favorite movies or shows. Today, Judd discusses the...
Michael McDermott: (6/10/14)
February 12, 2016
- 1:08:03
Matt Damon's character in 'Rounders' took his name from today's guest, great singer-songwriter Michael McDermott, who's had a long road...
John Moreland: 2/9/16
February 9, 2016
- 47:55
John Moreland is a masterful singer-songwriter best known for his albums In the Throes (2013) and High on Tulsa Heat (2015). Fresh off...
Scott Frank: 2/2/16
February 2, 2016
- 1:02:06
Scott Frank is a distinguished screenwriter best known for movies such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report, and A Walk Among...
Donny Deutsch: 1/26/16
January 26, 2016
- 56:46
Donny Deutsch is an ad executive turned TV personality and star of USA Network’s Donny! Today, Brian and Donny discuss how he cultivated...
David Costabile: 1/19/16
January 19, 2016
- 1:10:40
David Costabile is an actor best known for his roles on Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Lincoln. He stars in Showtime’s latest series,...
Justin Townes Earle: 1/12/16
January 12, 2016
- 1:06:35
Justin Townes Earle is a distinguished singer-songwriter best known for records such as Midnight at the Movies and Harlem River Blues....
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden: 1/5/16
January 5, 2016
- 1:07:55
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the filmmaking partners responsible for the movies Half Nelson, Sugar, and Mississippi Grind, look back at...
Amy Schumer: (1/19/15)
December 29, 2015
- 1:36:31
Note: This episode was produced and aired by Grantland in January 2015.Amy Schumer, groundbreaking comedian, on what she loves and hates...
Scott Rosenberg: 12/22/15
December 22, 2015
- 1:04:52
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Scott Rosenberg, the writer best known for his movies Things To Do In Denver When...
Sarah Kay: 12/15/15
December 15, 2015
- 1:17:31
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Sarah Kay, the world famous spoken word poet. Brian and Sarah talk about how 9/11...
Jim James: 12/8/15
December 8, 2015
- 58:50
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jim James, the lead singer and songwriter for the band My Morning Jacket. Brian and...
Maggie Siff: 12/1/15
December 1, 2015
- 1:03:21
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Maggie Siff, the actress best known for her roles in Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, and the...
Jerry O'Connell: 11/24/15
November 24, 2015
- 1:05:54
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jerry O’Connell, the actor best known for his roles in Stand By Me and Jerry Maguire....
Derek Haas: 11/17/15
November 17, 2015
- 1:16:22
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Derek Haas, the co-creator of Chicago Fire, executive producer of Chicago PD & Chicago...
Jesse Itzler: 11/10/15
November 10, 2015
- 56:23
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and endurance athlete, about his new book Living with a...
Amy Koppelman: 11/3/15
November 3, 2015
- 1:06:21
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to his wife, Amy Koppelman, a novelist and screenwriter, about her new book Hesitation...
Tom McCarthy: 10/27/15
October 27, 2015
- 1:10:28
Tom McCarthy, the writer and director of Spotlight, joins Brian this week to talk about his new film which tells the true story of how a...
Judah Friedlander: 10/20/15
October 20, 2015
- 1:11:26
Judah Friedlander, the longtime comedian, star of 30 Rock, and author of the new book, If the Raindrops United, joins Brian this week to...
John Dahl: 10/13/15
October 13, 2015
- 1:03:04
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to John Dahl who directed Rounders and gave Brian his first big break in movies. John is...
Phil Rosenthal: 10/6/15
October 6, 2015
- 57:19
Phil Rosenthal is the creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and his new show, I'll Have What Phil's Having. This...
Salman Rushdie: 9/29/15
September 29, 2015
- 1:00:47
Salman Rushdie, the distinguished author of books such as Midnight’s Children, The Satanic Verses, and Joseph Anton: A Memoir, joins...
Neil LaBute: 9/22/15
September 22, 2015
- 1:00:00
Neil LaBute, the writer and director of movies such as In The Company of Men and Your Friends and Neighbors, joins Brian this week to...
James Foley: 9/15/15
September 15, 2015
- 55:30
James Foley, the newly announced director of Fifty Shades Darker, joins Brian this week to discuss how James thinks about directing, the...
Mary Karr: 9/8/15
September 8, 2015
- 1:13:07
Mary Karr, the award-winning poet and best-selling author, joins Brian this week to discuss her latest book, The Art of Memoir, and...
Peter Zizzo: 9/1/15
September 1, 2015
- 1:09:48
Peter Zizzo, the award winning songwriter and producer, grew up as a renowned guitar player and on today’s show Brian and Peter talk...
Jerome Charyn: 8/25/15
August 25, 2015
- 1:04:32
Jerome Charyn, the highly regarded author of books such as I Am Abraham and Sizzling Chops and Devilish Spins, joins Brian this week to...
Aimee Mann: 8/18/15
August 18, 2015
- 1:10:20
Aimee Mann, one of the best songwriters of our generation, joins Brian this week to discuss the evolution of her music, the time she...
Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder Pt. II: 8/11/15
August 11, 2015
- 1:31:00
Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder, the two comedians that host The Bonfire on Sirius XM’s Comedy Central Radio, talk about the long road to...
David Lipsky: 8/4/15
August 4, 2015
- 1:33:03
David Lipsky, the author of Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself, the book which has been adapted into a feature film, The...
Divya Narendra: 7/28/15
July 28, 2015
- 1:11:48
After being embroiled in a lawsuit with Mark Zuckerberg over the origins of Facebook, Divya Narendra, the founder and CEO of the...
Paul Giamatti: 7/20/15
July 20, 2015
- 1:04:03
Paul Giamatti, the well respected, award-winning actor who stars along side Damian Lewis in Showtime's latest series, Billions, joins...
Starlee Kine: 7/14/15
July 14, 2015
- 1:07:51
This week on the Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to Starlee Kine, the host of the podcast Mystery Show. With the first five episodes of...
Seth Godin: 7/7/15
July 7, 2015
- 1:00:18
Back for his 2nd appearance on the show - New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, Seth Godin, joins us this week to talk...
Debbie Gibson: 6/30/15
June 30, 2015
- 1:25:23
Debbie Gibson, the pop music icon known for songs such as “Only In My Dreams” and “Lost in Your Eyes” joins us this week to talk about...
James Le Gros: 6/23/15
June 23, 2015
- 1:14:52
James Le Gros, the longtime actor known for his roles in movies such as Drugstore Cowboy and Living in Obilvion joins us this week to...
Lewis Black: 6/16/15
June 16, 2015
- 1:15:01
Lewis Black, the comedian, author, and playwright, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his long road to living a creative...
Chuck Todd: 6/9/15
June 9, 2015
- 1:10:32
Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of Meet the Press, talks about the political landscape and his role in it. Brian...
Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes): 6/2/15
June 2, 2015
- 1:09:54
Taylor Goldsmith, lead singer-songwriter for the band Dawes, joins us this week to talk about the group's new album, All Your Favorite...
Killer Mike: 12/2/14
May 29, 2015
- 1:09:05
Note: This bonus episode was produced and aired by Grantland in December 2014.This week on The Moment we revisit Brian’s conversation...
PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman - 5/26/15
May 26, 2015
- 1:15:06
PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, the hosts of Reply All, discuss their creative partnership and their meteoric rise from WNYC to Gimlet. They...
Bryan Garner: 5/18/15
May 18, 2015
- 1:11:07
Bryan Garner, author, lexicographer, and subject of David Foster Wallace’s essay Authority and American Usage, joins Brian to talk about...
Noah Emmerich: 5/12/15
May 12, 2015
- 1:07:33
Noah Emmerich, otherwise known as Stan Beeman on The Americans, joins Brian to talk about the subtleties in his craft, how he went from...
Tim Ferriss: 5/5/15
May 5, 2015
- 1:15:01
Tim Ferriss, the best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek and creator of the new television show The Tim Ferriss Experiment, joins...
Beau Willimon: 4/28/15
April 28, 2015
- 1:00:42
Beau Willimon, creator and showrunner of House of Cards, joins Brian to talk about showrunning in the wake of Brian’s new series,...
Kerry Bishé: 4/21/15
April 21, 2015
- 1:00:44
This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks with Kerry Bishé, co-star of AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire, about her year of saying "yes"...
Jon Acuff: 4/14/15
April 14, 2015
- 1:07:37
Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author, talks about the pleasures of writing a book he believes in and the struggles of promoting...
David Chang: 4/7/15
April 7, 2015
- 1:01:27
David Chang, chef and founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, discusses love and hate and how he has used each to fuel his success....
Eric Bogosian: 3/31/15
March 31, 2015
- 1:05:58
Legendary actor, playwright, and author Eric Bogosian on what keeps him inspired, the experience of becoming other people, and his new...
David Levien: 3/24/15
March 24, 2015
- 1:18:31
David Levien, Brian's filmmaking partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.
Edward Burns: 3/17/15
March 17, 2015
- 1:22:34
Edward Burns, writer and filmmaker, on finding his creative voice, making compromises as an artist, and handling rejection like Kobe Bryant.
James Altucher: 3/10/15
March 10, 2015
- 1:02:16
James Altucher, entrepreneur, author, and host of 'The James Altucher Show,' on striking it rich, going bust, and the daily practices he...
Keith Robinson: 3/3/15
March 3, 2015
- 1:14:20
Keith Robinson, a linchpin in the New York comedy scene, on taking young comics under his wing and his first hour-long special on Comedy Central.
Big Jay Oakerson Pt. I: 2/24/15
February 24, 2015
- 1:12:20
Big Jay Oakerson on the comedy high-wire act he does every night and the dark days that sometimes follow.
Ivan "Ramen" Orkin: 2/17/15
February 17, 2015
- 1:16:40
Ivan Orkin, owner and founder of Ivan Ramen, talks about the formative experiences in his journey to being one of the top chefs in the world.
Seth Meyers: 2/4/14
February 13, 2015
- 1:06:42
Brian Koppelman and Seth Meyers discuss Seth's departure from 'SNL,' how he feels about his rep as the nicest guy in Hollywood, and the...
Jason Isbell: 2/10/15
February 10, 2015
- 1:04:47
Jason Isbell, award-winning singer/songwriter, ex-member of Drive-By Truckers, on finally living up to his potential.
Rob Morrow: 2/3/15
February 3, 2015
- 1:14:40
Rob Morrow, star of 'Quiz Show,' 'Numb3rs,' and 'Northern Exposure,' on how deep he needs to go for his art.
Marc Maron: 2/8/14
January 30, 2015
- 1:08:02
WTF host Marc Maron joins Brian Koppelman to talk about the joy of telling intentionally unfunny jokes, last chances, and why Marc still...
Bill Hader: 1/27/15
January 27, 2015
- 1:33:59
Former 'SNL' star Bill Hader on what his real dream is, why movies matter, and how anxiety drives his creativity.
Amy Schumer: 1/19/15
January 19, 2015
- 1:36:05
Amy Schumer, groundbreaking comedian, on what she loves and hates about her life right now.
Russell Peters: 1/13/15
January 13, 2015
- 1:14:14
Russell Peters, world-renowned comedian, on what it feels like to be on the outside looking in despite all of his success.
Danny Strong: 1/6/15
January 6, 2015
- 1:18:24
Danny Strong, Emmy award-winning screenwriter and actor, talks about redefining himself by chasing his creative curiosity.
Jessi Klein: 12/30/14
December 30, 2014
- 1:20:21
Jessi Klein, executive producer and writer of 'Inside Amy Schumer,' discusses the long road to comedy success.
Dave Ramsey: 12/23/14
December 23, 2014
- 1:06:16
Dave Ramsey, one of the most successful radio hosts on earth, on how he turned his life around. And how we all can.
Lydia Loveless: 12/16/14
December 16, 2014
- 1:04:12
Lydia Loveless, country-music rebel and songwriter extraordinaire, on why she writes 'em so close to the bone.
Vanessa Selbst: 12/9/14
December 9, 2014
- 1:20:54
Vanessa Selbst, the winningest female poker player in history, on reading people, making good decisions at the table, and why poker matters.
Killer Mike: 12/2/14
December 2, 2014
- 1:08:33
Killer Mike, one half of Run The Jewels, on his duty as an artist to take risks, creatively and as a leader.
Tony Robbins: 11/25/14
November 25, 2014
- 1:03:59
Tony Robbins on why he wrote his new no. 1 best-selling book, 'Money: Master the Game,' and how we can prime ourselves to win.
Cary Elwes: 11/18/14
November 18, 2014
- 1:03:31
Cary Elwes, star of 'The Princess Bride' on what it feels like to be a part of cinema history.
Phil Hellmuth: 11/11/14
November 11, 2014
- 1:17:57
Phil Hellmuth, the most famous poker player in the world, on why winning all those WSOP bracelets is still important to him and why he...
Marcus Lemonis: 11/4/14
November 4, 2014
- 1:12:53
Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC hit show 'The Profit,' on his secrets to making good decisions and why it's easier for him to give than to receive.
Tony Gilroy: 10/28/14
October 28, 2014
- 1:11:07
Tony Gilroy, writer/director of 'Michael Clayton' and the 'Bourne' movies, on why and how he does his thing.
Michael Rapaport: 10/21/14
October 21, 2014
- 1:09:17
Michael Rapaport, actor and filmmaker, on confidence, insecurity, getting expelled, and his ESPN 30 for 30, 'When the Garden Was Eden.'
Alex Blumberg: 10/14/14
October 14, 2014
- 1:21:34
Alex Blumberg, "Planet Money" cofounder, former producer at "This American Life," and current host of the podcast StartUp, on managing...
Seth Godin: 10/7/14
October 7, 2014
- 1:15:47
Seth Godin - thought leader, Internet guru, best-selling author - on how he found his mission.
Eddie Trunk: 9/30/14
September 30, 2014
- 1:06:55
Eddie Trunk, host of 'That Metal Show,' on why rock and roll still matters so much to him, and the pros and cons of living out your high...
Lawrence Block: 9/23/14
September 23, 2014
- 1:12:02
Lawrence Block, author of 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' and other classic crime novels, talks about the grit required to succeed at...
Gilbert Gottfried: 9/16/14
September 16, 2014
- 1:26:48
Gilbert Gottfried, the Miles Davis of comedy, on what's funny and what's not. Plus an update from Gary Gulman.
Ray Liotta: 9/9/14
September 9, 2014
- 58:16
Ray Liotta, legendary star of 'Goodfellas,' talks openly about acting, his movies, and why he does what he does.
Adam Duritz: 9/2/14
September 2, 2014
- 52:46
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz on their new album, songwriting, and the meaning of California.
Jon Lovett: 8/26/14
August 26, 2014
- 1:31:55
Jon Lovett was a White House speechwriter while in his mid-twenties. Now 30, he creates TV shows. He talks about that ride, proximity to...
Taran Killam: 5/6/14
August 24, 2014
- 1:08:13
'SNL' star Taran Killam and Brian Koppelman talk about life on the show, how to get a sketch on the air, and how to stay sane in...
Mike Birbiglia: 8/19/14
August 19, 2014
- 1:05:16
Comedian/storyteller/filmmaker Mike Birbiglia on finding his creative groove, the importance of being on time, and why he loves movies.
Craig Mazin: 8/12/14
August 12, 2014
- 1:30:11
Craig Mazin, who wrote 'The Hangover Part II' and 'Identity Thief' and hosts Scriptnotes, on dealing with success and failure in Hollywood.
Hank Steinberg: 8/5/14
August 5, 2014
- 1:11:05
Hank Steinberg tells how he went from a guy who wanted to make indie films to one of the biggest names in TV.
Tim Ferriss: 7/29/14
July 29, 2014
- 1:07:13
Tim Ferriss, life hacker and author of 'The 4-Hour Body,' shares his expertise and thought process with Brian.
Jake Kasdan: 7/22/14
July 22, 2014
- 1:03:25
Filmmaker Jake Kasdan ('Sex Tape,' 'Bad Teacher') on directing 'Freaks and Geeks,' his love of comedy, and connecting to the legacy of...
Richard LaGravenese: 7/15/14
July 15, 2014
- 1:06:49
Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese on why he writes, how he writes, and why he still doesn't feel like a real writer.
Ellen Barkin: 7/8/14
July 8, 2014
- 1:14:54
Legndary actress Ellen Barkin tells Brian how she prepared to deal with the cruelty of show business, why she sabotaged part of her...
John Heilemann: 7/1/14
July 1, 2014
- 1:08:05
Best selling journalist John Heilemann walks Brian through writing 'Game Change' and why he and his partner Mark Halperin have gone into...
Neil Burger: 6/24/14
June 24, 2014
- 1:04:33
'Divergent' and 'Limitless' director, Neil Burger, talks about what it felt like to wait over 10 years to make his first feature film.
Jenny Hutt: 6/17/14
June 17, 2014
- 1:04:59
SiriusXM's Jenny Hutt (Brian's sister) talks about how she finally decided to live her dream of becoming a radio star after years of...
Michael McDermott: 6/10/14
June 10, 2014
- 1:07:31
Matt Damon's character in 'Rounders' took his name from today's guest, great singer-songwriter Michael McDermott, who's had a long road...
Allan Havey: 6/3/14
June 3, 2014
- 1:11:01
Allan Havey, who plays the hated Lou Avery on 'Mad Men,' on why he loves playing him, what being the hottest stand-up in NYC in the '80s...
Dan Soder: 5/27/14
May 27, 2014
- 1:12:06
Comedian Dan Soder tells Brian Koppelman about dinner with Amy Schumer, writing Bill Simmons a mailbag question, and how telling jokes saved him.
John Hamburg: 5/20/14
May 20, 2014
- 1:10:01
John Hamburg, writer/director of 'I Love You, Man,' talks about fitting in, being funny, and his rules for writing good scenes.
Colson Whitehead: 5/13/14
May 13, 2014
- 1:02:42
MacArthur "genius grant" recipient and award-winning author Colson Whitehead tells Brian why he put it all on the line in Las Vegas at...
Taran Killam: 5/6/14
May 6, 2014
- 1:08:14
'SNL' star Taran Killam and Brian Koppelman talk about life on the show, how to get a sketch on the air, and how to stay sane in showbiz.
Baron Davis: 4/29/14
April 29, 2014
- 1:00:33
Two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis grew up in South L.A., went to school with Kate Hudson, played for Donald Sterling, and tells Brian...
Doug Ellin: 4/22/14
April 22, 2014
- 1:01:44
'Entourage' creator Doug Ellin and Brian Koppelman explore the value of lifelong friendships and why Long Island still matters to both of them.
David Steinberg: 4/15/14
April 15, 2014
- 1:03:10
Comedy legend David Steinberg tells Brian Koppelman about how his jokes got a network show canceled, what it's like to direct Larry...
Tim Herlihy: 4/8/14
April 8, 2014
- 1:18:01
Tim Herlihy - 'Billy Madison,' 'Happy Gilmore,' and 'SNL' writer - tells Brian how he went from being Adam Sandler's college roommate to...
Colin Quinn: 4/1/14
April 1, 2014
- 1:01:07
Former 'SNL' star Colin Quinn and Brian trade tragic Motley Crue stories, talk about the surrealism of early Adam Sandler, and why colin...
Chris Fowler: 3/25/14
March 25, 2014
- 1:10:20
'College GameDay' host Chris Fowler joins Brian Koppelman to talk about loyalty, the awesome reality of living your dream, the value of...
Gary Gulman: 3/18/14
March 18, 2014
- 1:16:21
Comedian Gary Gulman tells Brian Koppelman why obsession is the key to writing good jokes, and why being called a 'craftsman' feels like...
Warren Leight: 3/11/14
March 11, 2014
- 1:17:12
'Law & Order' executive producer Warren Leight explains how to kick rejection in the teeth, why working fast is a gift, and how much...
Craig Finn and Tad Kubler: 3/4/14
March 4, 2014
- 1:08:56
Craig Finn and Tad Kubler of The Hold Steady talk to Brian Koppelman about the band's mission, its new album, and the long tradition of...
Chuck Klosterman: 2/25/14
February 25, 2014
- 1:07:08
Chuck Klosterman and Brian Koppelman discuss how Chuck deals with the consequences of being 'The Ethicist', how he handles negative...
Marc Maron: 2/18/14
February 18, 2014
- 1:06:23
WTF host Marc Maron joins Brian Koppelman to talk about the joy of telling intentionally unfunny jokes, last chances, and why Marc still...
Mario Batali: 2/11/14
February 11, 2014
- 1:00:35
Brian Koppelman sits down with Mario Batali, who discusses his brain trauma, being brave enough to sing in front of Bono, and keeping a...
Seth Meyers: 2/4/14
February 4, 2014
- 1:05:10
Brian Koppelman and Seth Meyers discuss Seth's departure from 'SNL,' how he feels about his rep as the nicest guy in Hollywood, and the...