The Treatment
KCRW
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.
Location:
Santa Monica, CA
Networks:
KCRW
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@kcrw
Language:
English
Contact:
1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-450-5183
Email:
mail@kcrw.org
Episodes
Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat
8/1/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:34
Ari Aster on making ‘Eddington’ feel like the internet
7/26/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, film critic and writer Kenneth Turan joins to discuss his book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation. And on the Treat, Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler talks about a special musical journey he took prior to making the film.
Duration:00:50:34
Ari Aster on making ‘Eddington’ feel like the internet
7/25/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, film critic and writer Kenneth Turan joins to discuss his book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation. And on the Treat, Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler talks about a special musical journey he took prior to making the film.
Duration:00:52:34
Documentarian Matt Tyrnauer takes on ‘Nobu’
7/19/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua Rofé stops by to talk about his HBO documentary series The Mortician. And on the Treat, Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet hails the “wonderful” villain of a favorite 1971 crime drama.
Duration:00:50:34
Documentarian Matt Tyrnauer takes on ‘Nobu’
7/18/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua Rofé stops by to talk about his HBO documentary series The Mortician. And on the Treat, Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet hails the “wonderful” villain of a favorite 1971 crime drama.
Duration:00:52:34
Chris + Paul Weitz explain ‘Murderbot’
7/12/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.
Duration:00:50:34
Chris + Paul Weitz explain ‘Murderbot’
7/11/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.
Duration:00:52:34
Joseph Kosinski wants you along for the ‘F1’ ride
7/5/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with F1 director Joseph Kosinski about his freshly minted box office juggernaut. Then, actor Greg Kinnear stops by to talk about Smoke, his new Apple TV+ series about a serial arsonist. And on The Treat, The New Yorker editor (and Lorne Michaels biographer) Susan Morrison shares an epic “I was there” story.
Duration:00:50:34
Joseph Kosinski wants you along for the ‘F1’ ride
7/4/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with F1 director Joseph Kosinski about his freshly minted box office juggernaut. Then, actor Greg Kinnear stops by to talk about Smoke, his new Apple TV+ series about a serial arsonist. And on The Treat, The New Yorker editor (and Lorne Michaels biographer) Susan Morrison shares an epic “I was there” story.
Duration:00:52:34
Mariska Hargitay gets personal with ‘My Mom Jayne’
6/28/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that’s a warm slice of Big Apple life.
Duration:00:50:34
Mariska Hargitay gets personal with ‘My Mom Jayne’
6/27/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that’s a warm slice of Big Apple life.
Duration:00:52:34
Inside ‘Andor’ with Tony Gilroy, AI's role in filmmaking, and Kerry Washington's love for a good museum
6/21/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell chats with Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy about the second season of the Disney+ epic Andor. Later, Elvis leads a conversation on the future impact of AI in the film industry with Range Media Partners' Peter Micelli, Google’s Neil Parris, and Sean Douglas. And on The Treat, Kerry Washington gives a shout out to the places that ground her.
Duration:00:50:34
Tony Gilroy, AI in Filmmaking, and Kerry Washington on the Treat
6/20/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell chats with Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy about the second season of the Disney+ epic Andor. Later, Elvis leads a conversation on the future impact of AI in the film industry with Range Media Partners' Peter Micelli, Google’s Neil Parris, and Sean Douglas. And on The Treat, Kerry Washington gives a shout out to the places that ground her.
Duration:00:52:04
Jason Isaacs, Jason Segel, and Halina Reijn on The Treat
6/14/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor Jason Isaacs about his starring role in the much discussed season 3 of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, Emmy-nominated actor Jason Segel stops by to talk about the latest season of the Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking. And on The Treat, Babygirl writer-director Halina Reijn shares the inspiration behind that film’s story.
Duration:00:38:47
Jason Isaacs, Jason Segel, and Halina Reijn on The Treat
6/13/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor Jason Isaacs about his starring role in the much discussed season 3 of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, Emmy-nominated actor Jason Segel stops by to talk about the latest season of the Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking. And on The Treat, Babygirl writer-director Halina Reijn shares the inspiration behind that film’s story.
Duration:00:52:34
Wes Anderson, Bill Murray, Tyler James Williams, and Carol Leifer on The Treat
6/7/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with frequent collaborators Wes Anderson and Bill Murray about their latest joint venture, The Phoenician Scheme. Then, actor and director Tyler James Williams stops by to talk about his work on the Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary. And on The Treat, comedian and writer Carol Leifer enthuses about the comedy album that was on repeat in her house growing up.
Duration:00:50:34
Wes Anderson, Bill Murray, Tyler James Williams, and Carol Leifer on The Treat
6/6/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with frequent collaborators Wes Anderson and Bill Murray about their latest joint venture, The Phoenician Scheme. Then, actor and director Tyler James Williams stops by to talk about his work on the Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary. And on The Treat, comedian and writer Carol Leifer enthuses about the comedy album that was on repeat in her house growing up.
Duration:00:52:34
Bono and Carrie Coon on The Treat
5/31/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of U2, one of the world’s most impactful bands, stops by to talk about his new Apple TV+ film Bono: Stories of Surrender. Plus, he breaks down the band’s secret sauce. And on The Treat, The White Lotus star Carrie Coon extols a harrowing 2024 Austrian film that was based on true events.
Duration:00:50:34
Bono and Carrie Coon on The Treat
5/30/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of U2, one of the world’s most impactful bands, stops by to talk about his new Apple TV+ film Bono: Stories of Surrender. Plus, he breaks down the band’s secret sauce. And on The Treat, The White Lotus star Carrie Coon extols a harrowing 2024 Austrian film that was based on true events.
Duration:00:52:34
Forest Whitaker, Adam Cameron and Lucia Micarelli on The Treat
5/24/2025
Forrest Whitaker talks “Godfather of Harlem,” The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks denim, and Lucia Micarelli talks music for The Treat.
Duration:00:50:32