Showrunners

"Showrunners" is presented by INSIDER. We're interviewing the people who run and produce today's biggest television hits, and diving deep into how a show goes from script, to production, to your screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Scott Aukerman talks "Between Two Ferns," "Comedy Bang! Bang!"

October 12, 2017 • 24 mins

INSIDER's Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Carlson speaks with Scott Aukerman about struggling in show business and what it was really like to get President Obama to sit down with Zach Galifianakis.

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Michael Schur talks "The Good Place"

October 5, 2017 • 24 mins

INSIDER's Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Carlson speaks with Michael Schur about how life can eerily imitate art, and how to pitch a show about the afterlife.

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Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro talk "Salvation"

September 28, 2017 • 23 mins

INSIDER's Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Carlson speaks with Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro about the end of the world, and balancing marriage with working on a television show.

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Stephen Falk talks "You're the Worst"

September 21, 2017 • 24 mins

INSIDER's Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Carlson talks with Stephen Falk about how he rebounded from having his show canceled and how he handles sex, mental health, morality, and more on “You’re the Worst.”

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Dave Andron talks "Snowfall"

September 14, 2017 • 14 mins

We talked to Dave Andron, the showrunner of "Snowfall" on FX, about the show, race, and success.

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Prentice Penny talks "Insecure"

May 21, 2017 • 40 mins

Showrunner Prentice Penny discusses HBO's "Insecure," a comedy series created by and starring Issa Rae. Penny is also the star of a new reality series on TruTV called "Upscale with Prentice Penny" that explores the various ways people can upscale their lifestyle.

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Bryan Fuller and Michael Green talk "American Gods"

May 15, 2017 • 46 mins

Showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green discuss their work on the new Starz series "American Gods" — an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel about gods who live among us. Bryan Fuller's previous TV creations includes "Hannibal" and "Pushing Daisies," while Michael Green's acclaimed writing career in comic-related works like "Heroes" and "Smallville."

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Bruce Miller talks "The Handmaid's Tale"

April 30, 2017 • 42 mins

Showrunner Bruce Miller discusses his TV adaption of Margaret Atwood's dystopian Novel, "The Handmaid's Tale." He covers cast and crew selections, production design, and key creative changes to the plot from the original book.

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Alec Berg talks 'Silicon Valley,' 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

April 24, 2017 • 39 mins

Alec Berg has had an incredible career. He got his start on Conan O'Brien's show before being hired onto Seinfeld at the height of its popularity. From there he worked with Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Sacha Baron Cohen on The Dictator, and now produces HBO's hit comedy, Silicon Valley

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Damon Lindelof talks "The Leftovers"

April 17, 2017 • 35 mins

We talked to Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of "Lost" and HBO's "The Leftovers" to talk about why we shouldn't fear death, why we'll never know the answers to life's mysteries, and a giant balloon version of Gary Busey. Be sure to tune into the 3rd and final season of "The Leftovers," Sundays at 9pm on HBO.

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Showrunners Teaser Trailer

April 14, 2017 • 22 secs

The trailer for the upcoming series "Showrunners," presented by INSIDER. We're interviewing the people who run and produce today's biggest television hits, and diving deep into how a show goes from script, to production, to your screen.

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Episodes

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Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro talk "Salvation"

Stephen Falk talks "You're the Worst"

Dave Andron talks "Snowfall"

Prentice Penny talks "Insecure"

Bryan Fuller and Michael Green talk "American Gods"

Bruce Miller talks "The Handmaid's Tale"

Alec Berg talks 'Silicon Valley,' 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

Damon Lindelof talks "The Leftovers"

Showrunners Teaser Trailer

Popular Podcasts

Scott Aukerman talks "Between Two Ferns," "Comedy Bang! Bang!"

Michael Schur talks "The Good Place"