Origins with James Andrew Miller

Origins with James Andrew Miller

After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn't had enough and returns with new interviews to further explore one of the world’s most iconic premium content brands. Origins Chapter 7 is titled, “HBO: Present, Past, and Future,” features leading voices from inside and outside the world of HBO. Origins with James Andrew Miller is an Audacy original. Previous seasons include: Season 1: Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2: ESPN Season 3: Alabama Crimson Tide Season 4: SNL Season 5: Sex and the City Season 6: Almost Famous

Episodes

Introduction to Origins, with James Andrew Miller

August 4, 2017 • 2 mins
Origins Chapter One: Curb Your Enthusiasm is the first installment of an all-new podcast series by James Andrew Miller, award-winning and best-selling author of the oral history books on ESPN, Saturday Night Live and CAA, the Creative Artist Agency, which will be exploring epochal beginnings—whether from the fields of film, television, music, publishing, or even human relationships. The five-part Curb Your Enthusiasm podcast chapte...
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C1: Curb / Ep 5: God’s Sense of Humor

September 6, 2017 • 46 mins
After six years away, what brought Larry back to Curb? How has the show change the casts' lives? And what is the Curb legacy? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C1: Curb / Ep 4: So Wrong

September 6, 2017 • 42 mins
Curb isn’t your typical sitcom. Here’s Why. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C1: Curb / Ep 3: Dooze It!

September 6, 2017 • 39 mins
Hide the Kiddies: JB Smoove, Bob Einstein, et al. share stories Curb-wise and otherwise.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C1: Curb / Ep 2: Go Further

September 6, 2017 • 47 mins
Ted Danson, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman and others come clean about their arrivals on Planet Curb. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C1: Curb / Ep 1: The Lesser Muffin

September 6, 2017 • 48 mins
Host James Andrew Miller traces Larry David’s comedic roots, and routes, with help from Larry and several of his long time friends. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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ESPN

December 7, 2017 • 2 mins
Origins Chapter Two: ESPN is the second installment of an all-new podcast series by James Andrew Miller, award-winning journalist and best-selling author of the NYT best selling books on ESPN, Saturday Night Live and CAA, the Creative Artist Agency, which will be exploring epochal beginnings—whether from the fields of film, television, music, publishing, or even human relationships. The five-part ESPN podcast chapter of Origins wil...
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C2: ESPN / Ep 1: ESPN & Social Media: A Troubled Marriage

December 18, 2017 • 99 mins
“ESPN & Social Media: A Troubled Marriage” examines key events, and reveals candid, personal reflections on the past decade of social media life at ESPN. More than 20 current and former ESPNers tackle topics including President Trump, Barstool, suspensions, and numerous other topics. It’s raw, surprising, and sure to be controversial. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
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C2: ESPN / Ep 2: Pardon the Interruption: Flaunt All Rules

January 3, 2018 • 101 mins
If you think Pardon the Interruption was a Kornheiser/Wilbon idea, think again. Episode 2 explains how the show was created, and why it's still successful after more than a decade and a half on the air. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C2: ESPN / Ep 3: College Game Day: Two Audiences As One

January 10, 2018 • 84 mins
More than 30 years after its launch, College Game Day continues to draw big crowds on screen and campus — begging the question: What is its secret?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C2: ESPN / Ep 4: 30 for 30: Dreams…Nightmares…Dreams. PART 1

January 17, 2018 • 90 mins
In today’s crowded content universe, how does a new idea break out to become a celebrated brand? What do filmmakers covet most? (Hint: It’s not money). Discover the story behind all the stories care of Barry Levinson, John Skipper, Bill Simmons, and many more. Welcome to the 30for30 on 30for30.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
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C2: ESPN / Ep 5: 30 for 30: Dreams…Nightmares…Dreams. PART 2

January 18, 2018 • 65 mins
The continuation of 30for30: Dreams...Nightmares...Dreams. In today’s crowded content universe, how does a new idea break out to become a celebrated brand? What do filmmakers covet most? (Hint: It’s not money). Discover the story behind all the stories care of Barry Levinson, John Skipper, Bill Simmons, and many more. Welcome to the 30for30 on 30for30. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
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C2: ESPN / Ep 6: SportsCenter: Stars Over Bristol

February 7, 2018 • 106 mins
It started on ESPN’s first night on the air, and remains a vital artery today, but in between there’s been a whole lot of action going on behind the scenes. Many of SportsCenter’s most notable anchors share their stories — and opinions — about ESPN’s legendary workhorse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
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C3: Alabama / Ep1: House of Saban

August 8, 2018 • 50 mins
What makes a champion? Who makes a champion? Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and a front row seat looking at how Nick Saban keeps his Crimson Tide hungry for more…and more…National Championships.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C3: Alabama / Ep2: Mind First; Body Second

August 10, 2018 • 46 mins
How much of Alabama’s success on the field is a product of their efforts off of it? Hear Coach Nick Saban go deep on “The Process” and why Alabama’s psychological game may just be the most important one on the schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C3: Alabama / Ep3: When Failure Contributes to Success

August 13, 2018 • 45 mins
Why does Coach Nick Saban continually evolve a program already at its pinnacle? The answer is more complex than you may think. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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C4: SNL / Ep1: To Trump or Not To Trump

September 21, 2018 • 48 mins
Since its beginning, Saturday Night Live has tweaked and taunted presidents from both parties and of all shapes and sizes. It’s fair to say, however, that Donald Trump is a more challenging figure for the show than any of the presidents who preceded him. Here, SNL creator Lorne Michaels, actor Alec Baldwin, Update coanchors Michael Che and Colin Jost, and veteran SNL player Kenan Thompson all reflect on the show’s first two years o...
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C4: SNL / Ep2: Goodbye Vacation; Hello Studio 8H

September 25, 2018 • 46 mins
How did SNL producers, writers, and cast recover after the end of last season, and how did they get themselves ready for Season 44? Cast members Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Heidi Gardner, Colin Jost, Chris Redd, Kenan Thompson, and Melissa Villasenor – along with Executive Producer Lorne Michaels and show producers Steve Higgins and Lindsay Shookus reveal their summer strategies as they say goodbye to sleep and dig in for the new sea...
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C4: SNL / Ep3: An SNL Week

September 27, 2018 • 58 mins
What does a typical week look like at SNL? Hear from the producers, writers and cast to see how the show comes together from the first brainstorming sessions in the writer’s room on Monday, to the after party in the wee hours of Sunday Morning. Plus, learn how the show finds new talent and where the cast and crew see themselves and the show headed, in Season 44, and beyond.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
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C5: Sex & the City / BONUS: Sarah Jessica Parker Reveals How She's Building a Shoe Empire, Store by Store

November 12, 2018 • 51 mins
In this Origins bonus interview, James Andrew Miller sits down with Sarah Jessica Parker for an in depth discussion on how she has turned her business ideas into gold.  Sponsored by the American Express Business Gold Card. **Don't forget to download and listen to Sarah's raw "Origins Originals" interview from the Sex and the City series podcast - coming soon! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
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