The Moment with Brian Koppelman

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 latest book, Ego is the Enemy, is due out in early June. Preorder it today by clicking here. This week, Ryan talks about why he wrote a book about stoicism [5:00], how he came up with the idea for Ego is the Enemy [14:00], and the different ideas he still grapples with in his writing [27:00]. Plus, Ryan talks about the difference between ego and confidence [33:00] and why your most important networking tool is asking smart questions [46:00].The Moment is brought to you by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts.Shownotes: Slate.com/TheMomentTwitter: @BrianKoppelmanReview us: itunes.com/themoment

Karyn Kusama is the director of four films including the Sundance award winning movie, Girlfight, and the recently released dinner party thriller, The Invitation – available now by clicking here. Today on the show, Karyn talks about the movies that influenced The Invitation (4:00), recognizing the strangeness in great works of art (11:00), and why men are afforded more opportunities than women in the movie making business (26:00). Plus, Brian and Karyn discuss how directing television keeps you creatively fit (38:00), how Karyn checks in with herself about the work she wants to be creating (42:00), and why, in adulthood, she’s finally finding the strength in being a vulnerable human being (53:00).The Moment is brought to you by Monster. Find employees who work as hard as you at Monster.com/hiring. Monster. Find Better.Shownotes: Slate.com/TheMomentTwitter: @BrianKoppelmanReview us: itunes.com/themoment

Jane Rosenthal is one of the most renowned producers in show business. Along with Robert De Niro, she co-founded Tribeca Productions in lower Manhattan and is also the co-founder of the TriBeCa Film Festival which begins this week in New York City. Go grab your tickets today. On today’s show, Jane talks about being the first female page in the Rhode Island State House (5:00), the roadblocks she had to fight through as a young woman producing television(19:00), and meeting Martin Scorsese on the set of The Color of Money (23:00). Plus, Brian and Jane discuss the long road to making A Bronx Tale (31:00), Robert De Niro’s performance as Bernie Madoff in the upcoming HBO movie The Wizard of Lies (45:30), and the character trait that she knows about Hillary Clinton that nobody else can truly see (57:00).Shownotes: Slate.com/TheMomentTwitter: @BrianKoppelmanLeave us a review: itunes.com/themomentThe Moment is brought to you by Monster. Find employees who work as hard as you at Monster.com/hiring. Monster. Find Better.

Note: This podcast was originally produced and aired by Grantland in April 2014.Former 'SNL' star Colin Quinn and Brian trade tragic Motley Crue stories, talk about the surrealism of early Adam Sandler, and why colin digs being the Yoda of comedians.

Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef and owner of Prune in New York City and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef. On the show, Gabrielle talks about why irony is an enemy in modern cooking (5:30), how her abbreviated childhood shaped her personality and career (15:00), and why she doesn’t hold any concepts or philosophy about food (24:00). Plus, Brian and Gabrielle discuss whether or not she’s aware of the nostalgic dining experience she’s creating for people (34:00) and why Gabrielle doesn’t think taste is subjective (40:00).Topics mentioned:PruneBlood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle HamiltonWhat Salmon Know by Elwood ReidIf I Don’t Six by Elwood ReidUniversity of MichiganMind of a Chef Ernest Hemingway’s Six Word StoryMario Batali’s Six Word MemoirRalph Waldo Emerson’s Essays“Romeo Had Juliette” by Lou ReedelBulliDaniel NYCPeople mentioned:Gabrielle HamiltonElwood ReidMario BataliDavid ChangAnthony BourdainSeth GodinFerran AdriaDan BarberThe Moment is brought to you by Amazon. Detective Harry Bosch is back on the new season of Amazon’s Original Series Bosch, based on the best selling novels by Michael Connelly. Stream the new season now on Amazon Prime Video. Twitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2015.Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of Meet the Press, talks about the political landscape and his role in it. Brian and Chuck also discuss the line between journalism and show business, the value of long-form interviews, and Chuck's waning enthusiasm for the political game. Plus, Chuck dives into his vision for Meet the Press, the burden of hosting the longest running television show in history, and the real story behind Advise and Consent.Topics this week:NBC's Meet the PressThe Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House by Chuck ToddThe Julliard SchoolProfiles In Courage by John F. KennedyUp, Simba! an essay by David Foster WallaceBulworthNetworkAdvise and ConsentPreston Brooks and Charles Sumner FightCowboys Are My Weakness by Pam HoustonPeople this week:Former Senator Rick SantorumGovernor John KasichSenator Rand PaulFormer Vice President Dick CheneySenator Bernie SandersFormer Governor Jeb BushFormer Senator and Secretary of State Hillary ClintonPresident Barack ObamaFormer Senator Lester HuntFormer Congresswoman Michele BachmannFormer President Bill ClintonSenator John McCainRoss PerotMayor Bill de BlasioBill Thompson Twitter: @briankoppelmanRate us on iTunes: itunes.com/themoment

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 Changes and Are You Fully Charged?: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life. On the show, Tom shares a few tips about how to make better micro-decisions (7:00) and how to teach kids better social and behavioral dynamics (17:00). Plus, Brian and Tom discuss the work of Adam Grant and why doing things for others is often our best motivator (21:00). Tom also talks about the difference between finding happiness and finding meaning (31:00) and shares his thoughts about people pursuing their passions and how we can change employee to employer relationships to encourage people to find meaningful work (41:00). You can watch Tom’s documentary, Fully Charged, by clicking here. Topics mentioned:Fully Charged by Tom RathFully Charged DocumentaryEat Move Sleep by Tom RathStrengths Finder 2.0 by Tom RathMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklGive and Take by Adam GrantOriginals by Adam GrantPeople mentioned:Tom RathBrian WansinkNicholas ChristakisJames AltucherJames FowlerAmy WrzesniewskiThe Moment is brought to you Monster. Find employees who work as hard as you at Monster.com/hiring. Monster. Find Better. And by Amazon. Detective Harry Bosch is back on the new season of Amazon’s Original Series Bosch, based on the best selling novels by Michael Connelly. Stream the new season now on Amazon Prime Video.Twitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themomentPodcast production by Jayson De Leon

Malin Akerman is an actress best known for her roles in The Heartbreak Kid, Couples Retreat, and Showtime’s latest series, Billions. Today, Malin discusses how a tumultuous relationship with her mother shaped her career and personality (6:00), when she noticed she wanted to be an actor (11:00), and how becoming a parent moved her away from comedy and towards drama (23:00). Plus, Malin talks about how she prepares to go toe-to-toe with Maggie Siff in a scene (32:00) and the effect of being an outsider on playing American characters (36:00).Topics mentioned:BillionsLandmark ForumThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareRock of AgesTrophy WifeThe TicketTribeca Film FestivalThe Heartbreak KidPeople mentioned:Malin AkermanDavid LevienNeil BurgerMelissa ErricoPaul GiamattiOren MovermanMaggie SiffThe Moment is brought to you by A&E’s hit series Bates Motel. Catch the new season when it returns Monday March 7th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on A&E. Email: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

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 discusses how the death of his father shaped his childhood and career (2:00), how he landed in Noah Haidle’s Smokefall (16:00), and the years of self examination that helped him better understand his goals as an artist (27:00). Plus, Zach reflects on how the plant medicine, ayahuasca, helped him release a character that lingered from Angels in America (38:00) and looks forward to his upcoming role as Glenn Greenwald in Oliver Stone’s Snowden (43:00). To get tickets to see Smokefall click here. Topics mentioned:SmokefallMargin CallAngels in AmericaStar Trek BeyondCarnegie Mellon School of DramaThe Immaculate Reception a short film by Charlotte GlynnSnowdenCitizenFourCity of Thieves by David BenioffWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiFranny and Zooey by J.D. SalingerJitterbug Perfume by Tom RobbinsEven Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom RobbinsJust Kids by Patti SmithM-Train by Patti SmithHorsesThe Year of Magical Thinking by Joan DidionPeople mentioned:Zach QuintoNoah HaidleTony KushnerCharlotte GlynnAl PacinoJohn CazaleGlenn GreenwaldOliver StoneMelissa LeoTom WilkinsonJoseph Gordon LevittJ.C. ChandorNeal DodsonCorey MoosaChristine VachonTim FerrissThe Moment is brought to you by A&E’s hit series Bates Motel. Catch the new season when it returns Monday March 7th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on A&E.Email: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themomentPodcast production by Jayson De Leon.

Ethan Canin is the author of two short story collections (Emperor of the Air & The Palace Thief) and a number of novels including his latest, A Doubter’s Almanac. On today's show, Ethan discusses one of his favorite lines in literature (4:30), the state of contemporary fiction (14:30), and why he believes America has yet to learn how to teach English (23:00). Plus, Ethan reflects on the influence of Raymond Carver on writers of his generation (28:00), the types of characters he tends to consider in his work (31:00), and why he’s trying to do "the difficult thing." (41:00)A Doubter’s Almanac is available now by clicking here.Topics mentioned:A Doubter’s Almanac by Ethan CaninEmperor of the Air by Ethan CaninDreams of My Father by Barack ObamaThe Palace Thief  by Ethan Canin“A Silver Dish” by Saul BellowThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinMoby Dick by Herman MelvilleThe Adventures of Augie March by Saul BellowTenth of December by George SaundersCity of Thieves by David BenioffThe Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayCathedral by Raymond CarverThe Collected Stories of John Cheever by John CheeverAmerica, America by Ethan CaninFor Kings and Planets by Ethan Canin“When Einstein Was Wrong” by Jonah BromwichEinstein’s Dreams by Alan LightmanSacred Hunger by Barry UnsworthThe Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies“Bullet in the Brain” by Tobias WolffMemoir from Antproof Case by Mark HelprinA Soldier of the Great War by Mark HelprinPeople mentioned:Ethan CaninBarack ObamaJoe FasslerHarold BloomDavid Foster WallaceMark LeynerF. Scott FitzgeraldRaymond CarverTess GallagherGordon LishMichael ChabonAlice MunroShakespeareDanielle SteelElwood ReidMartin AmisPhilip RothWilliam KennedyThe Moment is brought to you by A&E’s hit series Bates Motel. Catch the new season when it returns Monday March 7th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on A&E. Email: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Judd Apatow is a writer, director, and producer of, more than likely, one of your favorite movies or shows. Today, Judd discusses the impact of Steve Martin on his career (2:00) and the existential conflict that fuels his work (13:00). Plus, Judd talks about his role as a mentor for Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham (22:00), how he manages a writer’s room (30:00), and why he may be looking to do something different on his next big project (36:00).Judd’s new series, Love, is available this Friday (2/19) on Netflix. And Girls returns on HBO this Sunday (2/21).Topics mentioned:Love on NetflixSick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy by Judd ApatowGirls on HBOStripesWaiting for Godot by Samuel BeckettCrimes and MisdemeanorsHannah and Her SistersThe Purple Rose of CairoFreaks and GeeksPhiladelphiaRoseanneTiny FurnitureMetropolitanEverybody Love RaymondThe Ben Stiller ShowCape FearFunny PeopleThis is 40Groundhog DayPeople mentioned:Judd ApatowAdam McKayGarry ShandlingAlbert BrooksSteve MartinMichael CheBob ShadTony RobbinsPaul LyndeMike NicholsMel BrooksHarold RamisSamuel BeckettPaul FeigBill CosbyAl FrankenKristen WiigLena DunhamAmy SchumerLeslie MannPhil RosenthalDavid CrossDino StamatopoulosSteve CarellEmail: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Matt Damon's character in 'Rounders' took his name from today's guest, great singer-songwriter Michael McDermott, who's had a long road back from darkness. (Originally aired in June 2014).Michael's new album, Six on the Out (2016) is available by clicking here.

John Moreland is a masterful singer-songwriter best known for his albums In the Throes (2013) and High on Tulsa Heat (2015). Fresh off his European tour with Jason Isbell, John joins us in the studio to talk about writing songs on the road and why nowadays, it’s more difficult to find the right melody than the right words (7:20). Plus, John describes how he first fell in love with music (12:20), why he chooses to not idolize the greats (31:15), and how his goal as a writer is to build what Bob Dylan would call “sturdy songs.” (34:00)Stick around at the end of the show for a performance of “Nobody Gives a Damn About Songs Anymore” by John Moreland.And also, please check out John’s performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by clicking here.Topics mentioned: High on Tulsa Heat by John Moreland In the Throes by John Moreland Earthbound Blues by John Moreland “Nobody Gives a Damn About Songs Anymore” by John Moreland “Shiny Happy People” by REM “Stand” by REM “White Flag” by John Moreland “Elephant” by Jason Isbell “Step Inside This House” by Lyle Lovett “One Headlight” by The Wallflowers “Rich Man’s War” by Steve Earle “Hearts Too Heavy” by John Moreland “Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars” by John Moreland Heartworn Highways Don’t Look Back Old No. 1 by Guy Clark Dublin Blues by Guy Clark Live at The Old Quarter by Townes van Zandt Run the Jewels 1 & 2 “Bad Liver and Broken Heart” by Hayes Carll World Gone Wrong by Bob Dylan “Sing Me Back Home” by Merle Haggard Son of Anarchy People mentioned: John Moreland Edgar Cayce Jason Isbell Harry Nilsson Tom Petty Bruce Springsteen Jason Molina Lightnin’ Hopkins ZZ Top Guy Clark Townes van Zandt Red City Radio Banner Pilot Randy Newman Aaron Lee Tasjan John Prine Christian Lee Hudson Toby Keith Twitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Scott Frank is a distinguished screenwriter best known for movies such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. Scott’s new novel, Shaker, is written in the same vein as Elmore Leonard's finest books and is out today. This week, Brian and Scott discuss the story of how Shaker came to be after more than 20 years (1:05) and why he has never had a better experience in the arts (56:31). Plus, Scott talks about how he manages a creative collaboration (13:53), battles his writing fears (36:23), and how things are finally lining up on his longtime pet project, Godless (59:30).Topics mentioned:Shaker by Scott FrankLittle Man TateMinority ReportA Walk Among the TombstonesOut of SightGet ShortyThe WolverineDead AgainHokeMarley & MeThe LookoutScott Frank’s BAFTA speechDog Day AfternoonButch Cassidy and the Sundance KidThe Frontpage by Ben HechtA Child of the Century by Ben HechtMonster: Living Off the Big Screen by John Gregory DunneThe Tim Ferriss ShowPeople mentioned:Scott FrankElmore LeonardDonald WestlakeCarl HiaasenPeter GethersBill GoldmanLindsay DoranSydney PollackDerek HaasBen HechtJodie FosterSteven SoderberghSteven SpielbergJohn Gregory DunneCraig MazinEmail: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

Donny Deutsch is an ad executive turned TV personality and star of USA Network’s Donny! Today, Brian and Donny discuss how he cultivated creativity as the head of Deutsch Inc. (one of NYC’s top ad agencies) and how those skills transferred over to the production of his new sitcom. Plus, Donny reflects on the lessons of his father, the original founder of Deutsch, and why he’s contemplating a run for political office in New York City. The first season of Donny! is available on USA On Demand and by clicking here.Topics mentioned:Deutsch Inc.The Big Idea with Donny DeutschDonny!BillionsMad MenOften Wrong, Never in Doubt by Donny Deutsch and Peter KnoblerSarah Palin’s Donald Trump endorsement speechMorning JoeDeath of Freddie GrayThe Polo Bar NYCSirius XM Stars: Dialing DonnyThe SopranosThe Larry Sanders ShowCurb Your EnthusiamThe GodfatherPeople mentioned:Donny DeutschHarvey WeinsteinTim FerrissHarrison FordDwayne JohnsonJon HammRupert MurdochSeth GodinBill ClintonBill GatesGeorge StephanopoulosJames CarvilleMandy GrunwaldHillary ClintonDonald TrumpWilliam BrattonBill de BlasioDavid DinkinsRudy GiulianiMichael BloombergBill MurrayMichael J. FoxCharlie RoseTony RobbinsAngie DayGarry ShandlingMaggie SiffThis episode of The Moment is brought to you by Showtime’s new series Billions. Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis star in this bold, original drama as two of New York’s most powerful titans locked in an epic battle of egos. And there is no line both men won’t cross to win. Billions—a new series, Sundays at 10pm—only on Showtime. Email: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment