KCRW

The Treatment

Arts EN ↓ 1125 episodes

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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KCRW

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Judd Apatow: 'The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling' 30.05.2018

Filmmaker Judd Apatow explores the life of a mentor and fellow comedian in “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling."

Christopher Nolan: “2001: A Space Odyssey” 16.05.2018

Director Christopher Nolan revives a classic in the 50th anniversary 70mm reprint of “2001: A Space Odyssey."

Hua Hsu: A Floating Chinaman 09.05.2018

Author Hua Hsu stops by to discuss his book A Floating Chinaman , recounting the life of 1930's actor/writer H.T. Tsiang and his struggles entering the American literary world.

Chris Nashawaty: 'Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story' 02.05.2018

Author Chris Nashawaty talks talent and ego in his book "Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story."

Chloe Zhao: 'The Rider' 25.04.2018

Director Chloe Zhao talks working with non-actors in the Americana tale “The Rider."

Lynne Ramsay & Joaquin Phoenix: 'You Were Never Really Here' 18.04.2018

Director Lynne Ramsay and actor Joaquin Phoenix discuss adapting “You Were Never Really Here” to film.

Agyesh Madan & Nicholas Ragosta: Stòffa 11.04.2018

Menswear designers Agyesh Madan & Nicholas Ragosta talk responsible production of Stòffa.

Barry Levinson: Paterno 04.04.2018

Director Barry Levinson discusses taking on the world of docu-drama, this time in HBO’s “Paterno”.

Andrew Haigh: 'Lean On Pete' 28.03.2018

Director Andrew Haigh talks “Lean On Pete” and the appealing emotional trajectory of his characters.

Amman Abbasi: "Dayveon" 21.03.2018

Director, composer and writer Amman Abbasi discusses his debut feature film “Dayveon”.

Peter Becker: “The Criterion Collection” 14.03.2018

Peter Becker, president of the home video distribution company The Criterion Collection, has made a business on a mission not a product. Focusing on licensing "important classic and contemporary films" and selling them to film aficionados, Becker discusses what sets Criterion apart from any other dvd/blu-ray distribution service as well as utilizing their film stock in classic theatre and museum u...

John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein: “Game Night” 07.03.2018

Directing duo John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein talk alternative comedy approach in “Game Night."

Raan & Shea Parton: Apolis: Global Citizen 28.02.2018

Brothers Raan & Shea Parton, founder of Apolis: Global Citizen clothing brand discuss social change within commerce.

Mark Bridges: 'Phantom Thread' 20.02.2018

Academy Award nominee Marc Bridges discusses the importance of cloth as the costume designer for “Phantom Thread."

Jack Viertel: The Secret Life of The American Musical 14.02.2018

Theatrical producer Jack Vertiel talks history and influence of theatre in his book, “The Secret Life of The American Musical”.

Ruben Ostlund: The Square 07.02.2018

Swedish director Ruben Ostlund discusses social contracts in “The Square," today on The Treatment.

Giancarlo Esposito: Maze Runner: The Death Cure 31.01.2018

Actor Giancarlo Esposito visits The Treatment to talk stepping into the dystopian world of “Maze Runner: The Death Cure”.

Alexandre Desplat: The Shape of Water 24.01.2018

French film composer Alexandre Desplat talks creating a soundscape of love in “The Sound of Water”.

Dee Rees: Mudbound 16.01.2018

Director Dee Rees discusses her unintentionally autobiographical film “Mudbound”.

Matthew Gelb: Prince of Smoke 10.01.2018

Filmmaker Matthew Gelb explores the world of Cuban tobacco farming in Prince of Smoke .

Janusz Kaminski: The Post 03.01.2018

Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski talks a career-long relationship with Steven Spielberg, most recently in The Post .

Guillermo del Toro: The Shape of Water 27.12.2017

Director Guillermo del Toro talks love without boundaries in The Shape of Water .

Ron Shelton: Just Getting Started 20.12.2017

Director Ron Shelton talks sports and independent filmmaking in Just Getting Started .

Luca Guadagnino: Call Me by Your Name 13.12.2017

Director Luca Guadagnino discusses a summer of love in Italy in Call Me by Your Name.

Paul Feig: J. Crew Collection 06.12.2017

A Simple Favor director Paul Feig discusses his foray into menswear design with J. Crew collaboration.

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