The Moment with Brian Koppelman

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, and bumps along the way. ​

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 is back for a second visit. He and Brian get into all of it!

Jon Bon Jovi, newly elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in his first ever no holds barred podcast interview

AJ Jacobs, the immersion journalist, talks about how treating your life as an experiment can lead to an interesting and fulfilling life

Peter Buck (REM) and Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) talk to Brian about their new, amazing band

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon on what it took to turn their life story into the movie of the year

Danny Meyer, the world’s most successful restaurateur on how and when to trust your gut

Eric Heisserer, Arrival screenwriter, on how to keep going when everyone in your life tells you to give up

Jenna Fischer joins Brian to discuss breaking in, staying in, and how to be a professional

Brian talks to the genius behind Milk Bar about fighting for your place at the table, how to create blinding innovations, and the value of a sweet tooth.

REM's Mike Mills, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Automatic For The People, on the Moment the band came together, how they kept it together, and why they remain so important to their fans all these years later. 

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 Mike Mills and Christina Tosi. 

Note: This is the last episode of The Moment in collaboration with Slate. The Moment will continue, and if you're already subscribed to this feed, you will continue to receive new episodes when they are released. Brian sits down with sportscaster Bomani Jones of ESPN's The Right Time, The Evening Jones, and until recently, the show Highly Questionable, about being "the smartest man in sports", his background in economics, and how he checks himself. Support for this podcast comes from Prudential. Their new podcast Everyday Bravery brings inspiring and personal stories about finding the courage that brings out the best in us. Go to EverydayBravery.com or subscribe to Everyday Bravery wherever podcasts are available. 

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 Good Eats, and Alton's love of Gaines-Burgers dog food.