Episodes

  • 2026 Oscar Nominations with Producer Riva Marker

    2026 Oscar Nominations with Producer Riva Marker
    Mar 4 2026

    On this episode of Hollywood Gold, Daniela and producer Riva Marker return for their annual Oscar predictions, breaking down the biggest categories from Best Picture to acting, directing, writing, and the newly added casting category. They debate the race between Sinners and One Battle After Another, share insider knowledge into what drives Academy voters, and make their final calls ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night.


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    37 mins
  • SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Stellan Skarsgård, Friendship, and Playful Filmmaking

    SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Stellan Skarsgård, Friendship, and Playful Filmmaking
    Feb 25 2026
    Editor Olivier Bugge Coutté joins us to reveal how he and Director Joachim Trier used nonlinear storytelling, formally playful filmmaking, and layered emotional arcs to craft the character-driven tapestry of Sentimental Value. Reflecting on their friendship, which began in film school, Coutté shares the kinds of films that shaped their sensibilities and explores why their intimate, international collaborations, including The Worst Person in the World, resonate so deeply with American audiences. He also discusses his approach to editing ensemble films, what the ending means to him as an artist, and offers insight into Gustav’s motivations, as portrayed by Stellan Skarsgård, throughout the film. Be sure to catch this nominated film before the 2026 Academy Awards!

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    54 mins
  • MONEYBALL: Brad Pitt's Billy Beane and the Team That Rewrote Baseball

    MONEYBALL: Brad Pitt's Billy Beane and the Team That Rewrote Baseball
    Feb 18 2026
    Producer Rachael Horowitz joins Hollywood Gold to talk about the making of Moneyball, the underdog baseball story that became one of the defining sports films of the era. Horowitz traces her unconventional path into producing and walks listeners through the film’s long, high-stakes development, from surviving a bidding war to optioning Michael Lewis’s book, an abrupt director change that ultimately brought Bennett Miller on board, and major shifts in post-production that helped define the final film. In this episode, she reveals how Moneyball evolved into something more than a sports movie: a deeply personal story about devotion, identity, and the love affair between a man and his work.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • SINNERS: Ryan Coogler, Vampires, the Record-Breaking 2026 Oscar Nominee

    SINNERS: Ryan Coogler, Vampires, the Record-Breaking 2026 Oscar Nominee
    Feb 11 2026
    Line Producer Kenneth Yu joins Hollywood Gold discuss the record breaking, Oscar-nominated film, Sinners. From the challenges of shooting in Louisiana to working with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler, Yu shares the highs and lows of the adventure that was creating this groundbreaking film. Diving into behind-the-scenes stories about building entire sets in the middle of nowhere, the technical magic behind filming Michael B. Jordan as twins, and the unpredictable chaos of shooting on location, this episode will be sure to leave you surprised. Be sure to watch before the 2026 Academy Awards!

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    52 mins
  • MIRACLE: Team USA, Olympic Hockey, and the Movie Behind the Miracle

    MIRACLE: Team USA, Olympic Hockey, and the Movie Behind the Miracle
    Feb 4 2026
    Producer Mark Ciardi joins us to discuss Miracle, the rousing 2004 ice hockey drama, in anticipation of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. A former professional athlete himself, Ciardi shares how he came to develop the film, from shaping the screenplay to taking a chance on up-and-coming director Gavin O’Connor. He also recounts the challenge of balancing dramatic storytelling with authentic on-ice action, casting real hockey players and filming live crowds at college games. Miracle ultimately emerged as an enduring and beloved American sports film, delivering an unforgettable underdog story through the triumph of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team.

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    56 mins
  • THE INCREDIBLES: How Pixar, Clever Animators, and Steve Jobs Made a Superhero Classic

    THE INCREDIBLES: How Pixar, Clever Animators, and Steve Jobs Made a Superhero Classic
    Jan 28 2026
    Producer John Walker joins Hollywood Gold to revisit Pixar’s superhero adventure, The Incredibles. After beginning his career in theater, Walker teamed up with director Brad Bird to help usher in a new era of animated filmmaking. He reflects on the early-2000s challenges of animation, from the unprecedented task of bringing believable human characters to life to collaborating with Steve Jobs to develop the film’s groundbreaking technology. Over several years of production, Walker learned to balance creative perfectionism with forward momentum, guiding his team through an exacting process that ultimately produced a critically acclaimed, enduring family classic.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: Marty McFly, Robert Zemeckis, and Time Travel Magic

    BACK TO THE FUTURE: Marty McFly, Robert Zemeckis, and Time Travel Magic
    Jan 21 2026

    Writer Bob Gale shares the story behind the iconic film Back to the Future following its 40-year anniversary. Gale traces his creative partnership with director Robert Zemeckis back to their USC days and a shared love of classic Hollywood storytelling and time-travel tales. The idea clicked in 1980 after Gale discovered his father’s 1940 high school yearbook and asked: What if you went to high school with your dad? Despite multiple rejections, a tumultuous casting process, grueling production challenges, and a tight schedule, Back to the Future ultimately came together to form a beloved franchise that instantly captured audiences worldwide.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • GOOD WILL HUNTING: How Gus Van Sant and Robin Williams Helped Launch Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Hollywood Powerhouses

    GOOD WILL HUNTING: How Gus Van Sant and Robin Williams Helped Launch Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Hollywood Powerhouses
    Jan 14 2026

    Director Gus Van Sant joins Hollywood Gold to revisit the making of Good Will Hunting, the breakout film that turned Matt Damon and Ben Affleck from unknowns into overnight stars. He reveals the story’s unlikely origins, tracing its evolution from a scrappy action script into one of the defining dramas of the 1990s. Van Sant reflects on the influence of Robin Williams’ early commitment to the film, the visual choices that kept its quiet, dialogue-driven scenes dynamic, and the role of improvisation in crafting some of its most iconic moments. Upon release, Good Will Hunting became both a commercial and critical success, cementing its status as an enduring modern classic.


    This episode is sponsored by Film Parliament, an online course that teaches filmmakers how to schedule and budget a feature film. Built by a working producer, the course is practical, hands-on, and designed to help you move your project forward with confidence.


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    49 mins