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The Treatment

The Treatment

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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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  • New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more

    New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more
    Aug 16 2025

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. Then, drummer and producer Bobby Colomby stops by to talk about the late musician Eddie Palmieri. And on The Treat, actress and director Mariska Hargitay talks about words of wisdom she got from her father.

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    53 mins
  • Filmmaker Matt Shakman on introducing ‘The Fantastic Four’ to the MCU

    Filmmaker Matt Shakman on introducing ‘The Fantastic Four’ to the MCU
    Aug 9 2025

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Matt Shakman about his newest Marvel Cinematic Universe project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Then, Pee-wee as Himself director Matt Wolf stops by to discuss his Emmy-nominated HBO documentary about the late actor Paul Reubens. And on the Treat, director Eli Roth pays tribute to his late mentor.

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    53 mins
  • Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat

    Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat
    Aug 2 2025

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Merchant about his career in comedy and drama. Then, Matt Lambert—founder of Atlanta-based brand Factor’s—stops by to talk about balancing lasting craftsmanship with wearability in his designs. And on the Treat, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto discusses a mentor who gave him the confidence to begin his career.

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    53 mins
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