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Executive Producer Steve Berkowitz has been producing unscripted television, documentary series and sports for 20 years. Each episode, Steve interviews some of the most talented people working today in television, film, music, sports, business, medicine, and much more. Listen as he shares fascinating and riveting stories from behind the scenes of your favorite documentaries, reality TV shows, game shows, and true crime docu-series.

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Executive Producer Steve Berkowitz has been producing unscripted television, documentary series and sports for 20 years. Each episode, Steve interviews some of the most talented people working today in television, film, music, sports, business, medicine, and much more. Listen as he shares fascinating and riveting stories from behind the scenes of your favorite documentaries, reality TV shows, game shows, and true crime docu-series.

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Sports Journalist Emily Bicks Talks NFL Draft; Plus, the Battle for NBA Broadcast Rights and Paramount's Predicament

5/2/2024
In this episode, I chat with sports reporter Emily Bicks of Heavy Sports about the NFL draft and the surprises and decisions that have fans, players and insiders talking. We break down the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr., the New York Giants' choice of Malik Nabers, and the trade between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, which has given Patrick Mahomes a potentially dangerous weapon in Xavier Worthy. Emily Bicks covers the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs for Heavy Sports and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Shaquille O'Neal, Jerry Rice, and Stefon Diggs. With a passion for delivering breaking news and in-depth analysis, Emily provides readers with the latest updates on player performances, team dynamics, and off-field controversies. Her expertise and experience make her a valuable voice in the world of sports journalism. Check out her reporting on Heavy Sports in the link below. Emily Bicks - Heavy Sports I also examine the chaos at Paramount Global as they deal with the firing of Bob Bakish and the uncertainty of a merger or buyout. And finally, I share my thoughts on the battle for NBA broadcast rights, as Amazon emerges with streaming rights.

Duration:00:25:01

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Filmmakers Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman Talk "Pay or Die," and Hollywood Faces a Harsh Reality

4/24/2024
I chat with filmmakers Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman about their PARAMOUNT + documentary "Pay or Die," which explores the skyrocketing prices of insulin in the United States and the impact on individuals and families. The co-directors discuss the genesis of the project and Scott's deeply personal connection to the issue. They highlight the stranglehold of the pharmaceutical companies on insulin prices and prescription medications as a whole. We also discuss the challenges of making and selling impact and issue-based documentaries today. Lastly, Scott and Rachael offer some advice for aspiring doc filmmakers. You can watch the trailer in the link below and see the film on Paramount +. Pay or Die Trailer Pay or Die Film on Paramount +

Duration:00:45:44

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Director Eva Orner Tackles Controversial Fashion Brand "Brandy Melville" in new HBO Documentary

4/12/2024
Academy Award winning filmmaker Eva Orner joins the show to discuss her riveting new HBO documentary, "Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion," which is streaming now on MAX. She discusses the challenges of exposing a global, popular and successful... but extremely toxic fashion brand like Brandy Melville and the role of social media in its success. Eva also addresses the lack of accountability from the CEO of Brandy Melville and the responsibility of parents in supporting their young daughters, whom make up a majority of the Brandy Melville employees. Eva also delves into the fast fashion industry as a whole and the exploitation and environmental damage it causes. She further highlights the importance of consumer awareness and the need to buy less. Additionally, we discuss how she became interested in documentaries and the power they have to bring about change. Lastly, Eva teases her upcoming documentary on the Ohio State wrestling scandal, which is executive produced by George Clooney. Find the trailer to "Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion" below. Watch the film on HBO or MAX and listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Brandy Hellville Trailer

Duration:00:34:18

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Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper Talks "James Brown: Say It Loud" and AI Invades Hollywood

3/5/2024
Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper discusses her experience directing the four-part documentary series on James Brown, titled "JAMES BROWN: SAY IT LOUD," which you can watch on A&E, the A&E app, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. She shares her excitement in being chosen for the project and emphasizes the importance of putting blackness at the center of the storytelling. Draper explains her detailed approach to the storytelling process, using primary source material and James Brown's own words and music to create an authentic and powerful narrative. Plus, Draper explains the challenges of addressing James Brown's flaws and legal troubles in the documentary, while still celebrating his career and legacy. Check out the film's trailer below. All that plus I talk about the emergence of AI in entertainment. Listen anywhere you get podcasts. Thanks! Trailer for "James Brown: Say It Loud" Where to watch the documentary My Website

Duration:00:42:24

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Director Kyra Knox Talks "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia"

1/9/2024
In this episode, I talk to award-winning producer/director Kyra Knox about her dynamic feature documentary debut "BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN PHILADELPHIA," which is executive produced by former NBA superstar, Allen Iverson. In "Bad Things," Kyra explores the gun violence problems of her hometown, Philadelphia, and the nonprofit organizations and residents, who are trying to stop the tragedies that are poisoning the City of Brotherly Love. Hear how Kyra made her first feature doc come to life with a lot of hard work and a little help from her friends. And find out how she was able to get NBA Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson to come onboard as an executive producer and what doors that opened up for the project. You can watch "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" on Fox Soul and Amazon Prime Video. Check out the trailer below. I also discuss some of the issues plaguing the reality TV industry and the rising prices of streaming services. Please make sure to subscribe, download, and rate. My website is below. Thanks for listening! Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia Trailer My Website

Duration:00:48:03

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Inside the Netflix Data Dump, Christmas Giving, and Maria Baltazzi Discusses Her New Book

12/17/2023
My guest is Maria Baltazzi - an author, Emmy-winning TV producer, wellbeing teacher, world traveler, and luxury travel designer who specializes in transformative adventures. We discuss her new book, "Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want," which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads, and pretty much anywhere you get books. Check out Maria's website below to buy the book for someone yourself or someone you care about. One of the original producers on CBS's hit reality show, "Survivors," Maria is an incredibly talented storyteller. We discuss how her work in TV and her world travels inspired her to write this book, which provides 8 Happiness Essentials that can create a happier, more fulfilling life. We chat about how important travel is to finding happiness. And Maria knows. She has walked over 7500 miles to raise funds for charity, including marathons on all 7 continents, climbed the 15,000-foot trail to Machu Picchu, summited Mt. Kilimanjaro twice, and trekked to Everest Base Camp. I also share my initial reactions to Netflix's surprise release of their "engagement numbers," which reveal what shows and movies are receiving the most hours of viewing. I'm still going through the 18,000 titles and it's really fascinating... if you're into this sort of thing. In the first half of 2023, about 21% of their shows were watched less than 150,000 hours. But on the flip side, “The Night Agent,” a series that debuted globally March 23, racked up 812 million hours viewed by the end of June and finished first. More to come in future episodes. Lastly, as we near the end of the year, I recommend 3 organizations to donate to. Take a look at the websites below if you need the information. Maria's Website Buy Maria's Book on Amazon Variety Goes Inside the Netflix Numbers My Website My Threads The Cameron Boyce Foundation Cure Epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation

Duration:00:45:32

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Filmmaker Sonia Kennebeck Talks "Reality Winner" and Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger

12/16/2023
Award-winning filmmaker Sonia Kennebeck joins me on the No Script No Problem Podcast to discuss her new film, "Reality Winner," which you can and should watch on AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime. Filmed over 5 years, "Reality Winner" is a riveting, present-tense documentary about the young NSA whistleblower of the same name, who exposed Russian interference in U.S. elections... and went to jail for it. Sonia digs in like only she can and reveals how one document and one brave decision changed Reality's life and her family's lives... forever. Check out the trailer for the film below. I also discuss the domino effect of Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking $700-million contract with the Dodgers and give my 2 cents on the NBA's first-ever in-season tournament. Listen to the No Script No Problem Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Bleav.com, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Send any questions you have to NoScriptNoProblemPodcast@gmail.com. Reality Winner Trailer Sonia's website My website

Duration:00:42:43

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No Script, Lots of Problems! Plus, Tim Duffy Teaches Us to Meditate

8/23/2023
This week, I talk to producer, creative executive, entrepreneur and meditation teacher Tim Duffy, who shares some amazing tools and tips to overcome the anxiety, stress, anger, frustration, worry, and disappointment that comes in the crazy world we live in today. I also dig into the latest efforts to unionize reality TV, which is very complicated, and how streaming costs are going to keep rising and rising. Plus, I address the struggles we are facing in unscripted TV amidst the rising costs of streaming and the slow decline in broadcast viewing. For information on Tim's meditation practices or to reach him, check out his website: https://www.timduffymeditation.com And check out the amazing food biz he and his brother created as well. https://yumcrunch.com Find me on social media here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-berkowitz-5a09ab8/https://berkreport.comhttps://twitter.com/steveberkowitzhttps://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/ And if you're looking for a transcript of the episode, here it is: 00:00:00:09 - 00:00:22:21 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ Welcome to another episode of the No Script No Problem Podcast on Bleav, the number one podcast network for professionals. Do you believe? Now, if you enjoy this show, please remember to subscribe and rate it with five stars. It's available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon music, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. You also find it on Bleav.com and @bleavpodcasts. 00:00:23:01 - 00:00:48:12 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ Follow me on social media, Twitter and Post News. It's @SteveBerkowitz and on Instagram and Threads @stevemberkowitz and also on Mastodon, Spill, Facebook, Snapchat and LinkedIn. If you're interested in advertising on the show, please contact believe at Leave dot com. All right, let's get started. I've got a terrific guest coming up who is going to calm your nerves and give you some great advice to weather the storm during these stressful times. 00:00:48:12 - 00:01:22:02 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ But before I chat with him, it's time for a little reality check. For the first time ever, linear TV viewership made up less than half of all TV usage in a measurement month. That is according to Nielsen's. The Gauge report for July broadcast TV accounted for only 20% of viewing and cable TV 29.6%. It was a record lows and down 5.4% and 12.5% respectively, versus the same period last year. 00:01:22:05 - 00:02:00:17 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ YouTube and Netflix lead the way in terms of your streamers. Streaming viewing rose 2.9% from June to July 2023 and was up 25.3% over the past year, accounting for 38.7% of total TV usage. That's huge. Now, the thing that's kind of interesting is that one of the shows that has kind of really given Netflix this bump, you know, a 4.2% increase in TV share over the course of June is Suits, which was a cable shows on USA Network right from 2011 to 2019. 00:02:00:17 - 00:02:21:03 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ So it's pretty wild that this show, which picked up 4000000000 minutes of viewing in one week, was on USA and virtually no one was talking about it during its nine season. I mean, a nine season run is incredible, but it wasn't like it was, you know, winning Emmy after Emmy. It wasn't a succession, you know, it wasn't a Breaking Bad. 00:02:21:05 - 00:02:52:08 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ And now it's like you look at comments people are making online and it's like suits. You'd think it's, you know, the greatest show ever. So it shows to me that it's not that people don't like broadcast programing, it's not that people don't like cable programing. They just prefer watching things on Netflix. They prefer watching things on YouTube. Now, the big irony here is that the average cost of subscribing ad free to a major streamer has jumped almost 25% in the last year. 00:02:52:08 - 00:03:20:04 HOST: STEVE BERKOWITZ That's according to the Wall Street Journal. All right. So after years of cheap monthly fees, right, that we all loved...

Duration:01:07:26

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Billy Rainey, Industry Chaos, and Barbenheimer

7/31/2023
This episode, I talk to former MTV creative executive, producer, and director Billy Rainey - one of the driving creative forces behind the hidden camera prank show, "Punk'd." He pulls back the curtain on some of his favorite pranks from the smash hit and reveals how the show got off the ground after a very rough and litigious start. Billy and I also discuss some of the issues facing the entertainment industry today and I share my thoughts on the strikes and the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. A transcript of the episode is below. Thanks! https://berkreport.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/billy-rainey-episode-transcript.txt https://berkreport.com/shows/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-berkowitz-5a09ab8/ https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-no-script-no-problem/

Duration:01:17:33

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Spinning Gold with Brad Bogart

5/19/2023
I chat with talented producer BRAD BOGART in a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from creating TLC's hit "OutDaughtered" to finally making the feature film, "Spinning Gold," the biopic about his legendary father, Neil Bogart. Listen as Brad shares stories from behind the scenes of the film and talks about making the movie with his brothers - Tim and Evan - as well as the long road it took to get it made. We also chat about his new weight loss series on TLC and reminisce about our time working together on OutDaughtered. In "SPINNING GOLD," Neil Bogart launches Casablanca Records in the 1970s, giving rise to such musical acts as Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, the Isley Brothers, the Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. Along with a rag-tag team of young music lovers, Casablanca Records rewrites history and changes the music industry forever. Some of today's hottest music stars are playing the icons including Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Grammy Award nominee Tayla Parx as Donna Summer and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight. Make sure to watch "Spinning Gold" on one of the following platforms: Amazon Video, Universal on Demand, Vudu, DIRECTV, AMC on Demand, and YouTube. SPINNING GOLD TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mljzHokm17I SPINNING GOLD FULL MOVIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_UiTeYatVg https://digitalmoviedeals.nbcuniversal.com/products/spinning-gold FOLLOW ME HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-berkowitz-5a09ab8/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2089323/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 https://twitter.com/steveberkowitz https://berkreport.com https://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/

Duration:00:45:11

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Hannah Ha Ha

2/12/2023
In this NSNP episode, I chat with filmmakers Jordan Tetewsky and Joshua Pikovsky about their debut feature film, "HANNAH HA HA." I'm also joined by the star of the indie darling, HANNAH LEE THOMPSON. Hear how they took a short film and expanded it into a feature that is a NY Times critics pick and the winner of the best narrative feature prize at the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival. Hannah Ha Ha Puts New Twist On Old Coming-Of-Age Tale, setting up a sweet and realistic movie about finding oneself and figuring out how much the opinions of others matter. The movie is out in theaters now and will then head to Fandor. Find theater info, the movie trailer, and other info below. THEATER INFO: NYC AMC Empire 25 (2/10 – 2/16) (Q&A 2/10 and 2/11) Alamo Lower Manhattan (2/13 – 2/15) (Q&A 2/14) LA AMC Americana at the Brand (2/10 – 2/16) Alamo Downtown LA (2/13 – 2/15) https://linktr.ee/hannahhahamovie https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/movies/hannah-ha-ha-review.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HnTac2VhNg https://slamdancechannel.com/films/hannah-ha-ha/61ae80355dd06f34d7007f51

Duration:00:21:04

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On Sacred Ground

1/13/2023
This episode, I talk REBECCA and JOSH TICKELL ("Kiss the Ground") and WILLIAM MAPOTHER ("Lost") about their powerful new environmental thriller, "ON SACRED GROUND." Josh and Rebecca directed the film and William stars in this drama, which is inspired by real events surrounding the 2016 protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock Reservation. Josh and Rebecca are veteran documentary filmmakers but this is their first narrative feature. We discuss the pressure they faced and why they chose to make this story their first scripted film. "On Standing Ground" is inspired by Josh's actual experiences at Standing Rock and follows the colliding paths of a journalist (Mapother) searching for the truth and an oil man (David Arquette) determined to get the pipeline built and oil flowing. Amy Smart also stars. Check out the trailer and website below and see the film in theaters or on demand now. "ON SACRED GROUND" TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F64dUVAaQV8 WEBSITE https://www.onsacredgroundmovie.com

Duration:00:38:46

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Director Rachel Lears and Alexandra Rojas Talk "To the End"

12/17/2022
In this episode, I talk to award-winning director RACHEL LEARS ("Knock Down the House") about her riveting new climate crisis documentary, "TO THE END," and one of the film's stars, ALEXANDRA ROJAS, the executive director of Justice Democrats. Filmed over 4 tumultuous years, "To the End" captures the emergence of a new generation of environmental leaders and the movement behind the most sweeping climate change legislation in U.S. history. The film follows four dynamic young women— Representative ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ (AOC), activist Varshini Prakash, climate policy writer Rhiana Gunn-Wright, and political strategist Alexandra Rojas— as they grapple with new challenges of leadership and power and work together to defend their generation’s right to a future. As Rachel and Alexandra tell me, these bold leaders went from street protests to the halls of Congress, fighting to shift the narrative around climate, revealing the crisis as an opportunity to build a better society. Check out the film's trailer and website below. It's in theaters now so go see it! https://www.totheendfilm.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv2jtKboDi0 MY SOCIALS: https://berkreport.comhttps://post.news/steveberkowitzhttps://twitter.com/steveberkowitzhttps://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/

Duration:00:30:48

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Award-winning filmmaker Rory Kennedy discusses her Netflix documentary, "The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari"

12/13/2022
Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker RORY KENNEDY joins the podcast to chat about the new film she's directed, "THE VOLCANO: RESCUE FROM WHAKAARI," which premieres December 16, 2022, on NETFLIX. The feature doc chronicles the tragic events surrounding a sightseeing trip to a remote island off the coast of New Zealand in 2019, where 47 tourists and guides became trapped by a volcanic eruption. Rory does a fantastic job with minute-by-minute iPhone footage, stylish recreations and intimate interviews with individuals who were there, as you really see humanity at its most resilient. Listen to the interview and watch the doc on Netflix. Trailer below. "THE VOLCANO: RESCUE FROM WHAKAARI" - TRAILER & INFO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnxGV9RQutE https://www.indiewire.com/2022/11/the-volcano-rescue-from-whakaari-trailer-leonardo-dicaprio-1234786172/ MY SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/https://post.news/steveberkowitzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-berkowitz-5a09ab8/https://berkreport.com https://twitter.com/steveberkowitz

Duration:00:32:27

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Filmmaker CJ Russo Explores the Cannabis Industry in "Lady Buds"

6/17/2022
In this episode, I chop it up with filmmaker CJ RUSSO, the visionary behind the wonderful documentary feature film, "LADY BUDS," which tells the story of 6 courageous women who come out of the shadows of the CANNABIS underground to forge a path to legalization, battling deep-pocketed corporations as they risk everything to make their American Dream come true in the market they helped create. This film has heart, humor, and grit. CJ talks to me about how she brought it to life over 4 years and had to gain the trust of the cannabis community, which doesn't always welcome outsiders. You can watch "Lady Buds" on STARZ, AMAZON PRIME, YouTube, VUDU, GOOGLE PLAY, ITUNES, and MICROSOFT. Trailer below as well as some great news for CJ regarding a scripted spin on the "Lady Buds" story. Listen to this episode of "No Script, No Problem" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Podcasts. Thanks! 🙏 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxYoD1xDD7c https://deadline.com/2022/02/lady-buds-cannabis-doc-spinoffs-1234958078/?fbclid=IwAR1fAwf28jPgkNgjFTo64UlkZBlXNYmVVrij7OjH5dsyQop8sivkoZ_iypg

Duration:00:34:17

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Oscar-nominated Director Matt Ogens Talks "Audible"

3/11/2022
The 2022 Academy Awards are set for March 27th, and my guest - MATT OGENS - will be there with his film - "AUDIBLE" - nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Documentary Short. Streaming now on NETFLIX, "Audible" is a cinematic and immersive coming of age documentary film, which takes you inside a high school football season with the Maryland School for the Deaf, introducing the world to some incredibly talented and resilient student-athletes who face many obstacles — on and off the field. Twelve years in the making, Matt, a Maryland native, talks about how special and personal this project is to him and how this is much more than a "sports doc." We also discuss the stylistic choices he made to develop a sense of intimacy and how he made "sound a character." Along with Ogens, acclaimed "Friday Night Lights" director PETER BERG serves as an executive producer on the project, so don't be surprised if you feel some of those "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" chills when you watch "Audible." Check out the film on Netflix now and let's root for Matt on the 3/27/2022 at the Academy Awards! Trailer below. Trailer for "Audible" on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5htMIBhdGk

Duration:00:30:27

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Filmmaker Alexandra Dean Reveals the "Secrets of Playboy"

2/8/2022
In this episode, I talk to award-winning director and executive producer ALEXANDRA DEAN about her shocking and powerful 10-part A&E documentary series, Secrets of Playboy, a no-holds-barred exposé on the Playboy empire and legendary founder Hugh Hefner. The series paints a damning portrait of Hefner, the pipe-smoking, silk pajama-wearing mogul, who once was a famed champion of women's rights and the sexual revolution. As Alex tells me on the podcast and you can see in the docu-series, several former Playmates claim Hefner raped, coerced and dominated them, allowing his friends and celebrities (among them Bill Cosby) to do likewise, and fashioned a cult-like environment to satisfy his incessant appetite for sex and power. Alex talks to me about her investigative process, specifically how she uncovered the dark side of the Playboy Mansion, as numerous former Playmates and employees revealed tales of abuse and cover-ups to keep scandals out of the press. We also discuss the role that E!'s reality show, "The Girls Next Door" played in perpetuating the myth of Hugh Hefner and building up the Playboy facade. Check out the trailer below and watch the series on Mondays on A&E. Listen to our conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Thanks! 🙏 "Secrets of Playboy" - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuWdBMon3EU

Duration:00:41:50

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Filmmakers Marilyn Agrelo, Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts Talk "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street"

1/2/2022
In this episode, I talk to the talented filmmakers of the wonderful HBO documentary, "STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET," a fascinating film that gives a rare window into the early days of the groundbreaking TV series, “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators, who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. My guests are the fantastic director of the documentary, Marilyn Agrelo, and two of the producers, Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts - both of whom put years into making this film happen. The trio explains how Sesame Street is as relevant today as it was when it began in 1969, and we discuss the many important barriers it broke, becoming an essential part of our culture and national dialogue. “STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET” is on HBO and HBO Max. Find links to the trailer below and their website. You can hear the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Bleav.com, and TuneIn. See my website below as well. Email questions and suggestions to: NoScriptNoProblemPodcast@gmail.com 📧 Thanks! 🙏 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEFS6aKXCU&t=1s https://www.hbo.com/movies/street-gang-how-we-got-to-sesame-street https://berkreport.com

Duration:00:45:18

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Director Jody McVeigh-Schultz Talks HBO's "The Murders at Starved Rock"

12/16/2021
In this episode, I chat with director/editor/producer JODY MCVEIGH-SCHULTZ about his outstanding 3-part HBO true crime documentary series, “The Murders at Starved Rock,” which explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts left in their wake. 🎥 Jody tells me about the pressures of directing his first TRUE CRIME docu-series and how he brought his own style and POV to it but also makes sure to give true crime fans what they want and maintains the HBO standards. 📺 🙌 We discuss how they made this a story as much about generational trauma as it is about the search for truth and who is guilty. Of course, I also had to ask Jody about his time editing DRUNK HISTORY, one of my favorite guilty pleasures. He shares some fun insights from that experience. 😂 You can watch “The Murders at Starved Rock” on HBO and HBO Max and you can hear my interview with Jody and all eps of "No Script, No Problem" on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. See links below to the trailer of the HBO docu-series as well as where to find me on social media. Email any questions you have here: NoScriptNoProblemPodcast@gmail.com Thanks! 🙏 https://www.hbo.com/murders-at-starved-rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVZL2pAnaZU&t=2s https://berkreport.com https://twitter.com/steveberkowitz https://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/

Duration:00:49:53

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Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Eva Orner Talks "Burning" and "Bikram"

12/10/2021
In this episode, I chat with Academy and Emmy Award-winning film producer and director EVA ORNER, whose incredible works include “Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator” on Netflix, “Burning” on Amazon Prime, "Chasing Asylum," "Out of Iraq," "Taxi to the Dark Side" (she won an Oscar for producing this), and "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." Listen as Eva shares some fascinating details about the making of her amazing documentary, "Burning," which takes an unflinching look at the unprecedented and catastrophic Australian bushfires of 2019-2020, known as ‘Black Summer.’ Eva exposes the Australian government's negligence and disregard for climate change, as she documents the deadly effects of fire after fire throughout Australia over the decades. The film tackles the climate crisis head-on and leaves viewers longing for and demanding political change. Watch "Burning" on Amazon Prime now. There's a link to the film and the trailer below. We also discuss Eva's powerful feature doc about the criminal yoga guru, Bikram Choudhury, which is streaming on Netflix. Her passion for uncovering wrongdoing and shining a light on critical societal issues comes through again here, as it has throughout her career. Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please remember to subscribe, download, and rate the show with 5 stars. 📧 questions or suggestions to: NoScriptNoProblemPodcast@gmail.com Thanks! https://www.amazon.com/Burning-EVA-ORNER/dp/B09M45NHTX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfyD7ALJtU

Duration:00:47:56