General Meeting with Becky Sloviter

This week, Becky welcomes an old friend to the pod — writer, director, and producer Jon Hurwitz (Cobra Kai, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) — and they had a lot to catch up on, including the full origin story of his hit TV series Cobra Kai: how it first came to life on YouTube Red before exploding into the stratosphere on Netflix, and how he and his collaborators convinced the initially hes...

Another hometown kid joins the pod as Becky welcomes writer/director Deborah Kaplan (Can't Hardly Wait, Josie and the Pussycats) — fellow proud Philadelphian, Abingtonian, and alum of both Camp Kweebec and McKinley Elementary. (Doesn't get better than this!) Deb shares the backstory of how she connected with her longtime writing and directing partner Harry Elfont at NYU — despite the two of them h...

DREAM GUEST ALERT. This week Becky is joined by her pal Sam Richardson (Veep, Ted Lasso)  — Emmy-winning actor, comedian, and one of Detroit's favorite sons — who also happens to be one of the stars of LET'S HAVE KIDS!, a film Becky may have mentioned once or a million times by now. Sam pulls back the curtain on his legendary creative partnership and best friendship with Tim Robinson: ho...

It's a long overdue reunion this week as Becky is joined by her wildly talented friend Anna Konkle — Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and co-creator of the critically acclaimed and beloved series PEN15, for which Becky was lucky enough to be one of the producers. Anna looks back at the magical and complex experience of making PEN15, the behind-the-scenes reality of bringing such a singular show to li...

So it's come to this... To mark Episode 40, Becky is doing something a little different — a clip show in the grand tradition of The Simpsons, but this version is dedicated entirely to the 'Last Looks' segment that has been the heart of the General Meeting podcast since day one. This special compilation episode features (at least one clip of) each of the incredible guests who have sat on the g...

This week, Becky welcomes her friend and fellow Gen X music queen, actress and writer Natalie Zea (Justified, La Brea) to the pod. Natalie opens up about the reality of being a working actor right now, and the conversation gets very candid — in the best possible way. Natalie is her honest, funny, and vulnerable self as she shares how drastically the business has changed since she started out, how...

This week, Becky sits down with her pal, writer/director Dylan Meyer (Moxie) — the creative force behind the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, produced by Point Grey, and coming to theatres on August 14th from NEON. Dylan opens up about the vulnerable, exciting experience of stepping behind the camera for the first time after years as a screenwriter,...

This week, Becky welcomes a truly delightful friend to the pod — screenwriter Rachna Fruchbom (Shrinking, Parks and Recreation, Fresh Off the Boat) — who has a résumé that speaks for itself. Rachna is currently in the writers' room for Season 4 of Apple TV+'s Shrinking, the Harrison Ford / Jason Segel masterpiece of a show —with the greatest ensemble cast out there! — and which avid listeners of G...

It's a real high-five the mirror kind of episode on General Meeting this week, as Becky welcomes actor, comedian, influencer and wildly successful podcaster Jake Shane to the pod. Since Jake and Becky met last summer on the set of his first film, Wishful Thinking — where he has a scene-stealing role alongside Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman — a lot has happened, and they dig into all of it...

This one's a little different. In a special crossover with The Producer's Guide with Todd Garner, Becky sits down with her longtime friend — veteran producer, studio executive, and podcast host Todd Garner (Mortal Kombat, Tag) — for a conversation that gets surprisingly vulnerable. They dig into why Becky has stepped back from producing, the realities of making movies right now, and the raw, hones...

This week, Becky welcomes one of the funniest people she knows to the pod: actress and director Lennon Parham (Veep, Minx). Lennon opens up about her Georgia roots and the pivotal role her college friend Jack McBrayer played in her decision to pursue a career in comedy. She then shares how she first crossed paths with her frequent creative partner Jessica St. Clair, and takes us behind the scenes...

Recorded live at the South By Southwest Film Festival last month, Becky welcomes one of her favorite people on the planet to the podcast: actress Zoë Chao (The Afterparty, Party Down), who is also one of the stars of Let's Have Kids! — a film Becky may have mentioned once or twice by now. The press tour practically writes itself: Zoë is expecting her first child this month, making this the most pe...

It’s a very special episode of General Meeting this week as Becky welcomes the true icon known as Philly Mom, who was brought to life by actress, comedian and wildly successful digital creator Olivia Herman. Becky sits down with Philly Mom in character before peeling back the curtain alongside Olivia as she shares the inspiration behind the character, her journey from South Jersey to Hollywood, th...

This week, Becky is joined by her friend, the funny and talented writer Michelle Badillo (A League of Their Own, One Day At a Time). Michelle takes Becky through her origin story—from her upbringing in Queens, crossing the country to Loyola Marymount University, and writing a script in 48 hours to land her first staff writer gig on a hit Netflix show. She also gets candid about the toll the 2023 s...

This week, Becky is joined by Critics Choice Award-nominated writer and prolific showrunner Patrick Macmanus (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, The Girl from Plainville)—marking a reunion 25 years in the making, as the two hadn't seen each other since graduating college. They reminisce about their time at George Washington University and Patrick's New Jersey roots before diving into his path to...

Becky is delighted to be joined this week by her friend, actress and filmmaker Jessy Hodges (Barry, PEN15). They dive into Jessy’s new Apple show, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, premiering in May, where she stars alongside acting goddess Tatiana Maslany and magic person Jake Johnson. Jessy also discusses her full artistic collaboration with Jodi Balfour on their upcoming film, Jane Ri...

This week, Becky welcomes one of the hardest-working and coolest filmmakers she knows to the pod: writer/director Rachel Lee Goldenberg (Swiped, Valley Girl). Rachel shares how being thrown into the deep end of film production right out of college led to her directing eight movies before turning 30—not to mention one starring comedy legends Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig. She and Becky also go...

It’s a Gen X / Elder Millennial fever dream this week as Becky sits down with wildly successful screenwriter Hilary Winston (Community, Goosebumps), who also happens to be her friend from college. They reminisce about their days at The George Washington University (GW) in the mid-to-late ’90s, including their time as White House interns, before diving into how Hilary got her start in Hollywood—tha...

For this week’s episode, Becky welcomes her friend, Oscar-nominated writer, acclaimed political comedian and actor Jena Friedman (The Daily Show, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm). Jena opens up about navigating comedy in these, um… turbulent times, and what inspired her to launch her new podcast with journalist Elise Hu, "The Epstein Files Book Club". They also dive into Jena’s brilliant 2025...

For Episode 25, Becky is joined by one of her favorite young screenwriters, Lacey Jeka (Gimme Danger, Phony). Lacey is one of the creative voices finding real momentum in Hollywood, recently making the leap from writer's assistant on Peacock's The Paper (the sister series to The Office—no big deal) to staff writer on a highly-anticipated new show premiering on Hulu later this year. She shares her...

This week, Becky sits down with one of the funniest human beings on the planet: actress and improv comedy queen Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out). Edi reflects on collaborating with Danny McBride to create her now-iconic portrayal of Judy Gemstone on their acclaimed HBO Max series, and shares how she discovered her love of performing while growing up in Texas. She also dives into...

You don’t have to be from Philadelphia to enjoy this week's episode—but don’t say we didn’t warn you. This week, Becky is joined by her friend, the talented and hilarious actress Taylor Misiak (Going Dutch, Dave), who is both a rabid Eagles and Sixers fan (trust the process) AND a bona fide part-time resident of the City of Brotherly Love. Taylor talks about the incredible trajectory she's on righ...

This week, Becky sits down with a true artist: filmmaker and documentarian Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, Call Her Alex, BEFORE I FALL). Ry shares the backstory behind her deeply personal, Peabody-nominated documentary Nuclear Family—from the origins of the project to the complex, often therapeutic experience of making a film about the landmark legal case she found herself at the center...

WHAT AN HONOR. For Episode 21, Becky is joined by an old friend—who just happens to be the filmmaker behind the biggest movie on the planet, Netflix’s THE RIP, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Writer/director Joe Carnahan (THE GREY, NARC, SMOKIN' ACES) sits down with Becky for his first interview following the film's huge opening weekend—and for their first in-person hang in ove...

This week, Becky is joined by her pal Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat) - actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around comedy MVP. They dive into his winding, unexpected path to becoming an actor, his creative partnership with longtime friend Ali Wong on their hit Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe, and the pivotal experience of directing his first feature, Shortcomings, for S...