Film Directors

An absolute honor to talk to Zach Braff about his new movie, A Good Person, written for his ex, Florence Pugh. Garden State was my favorite movie in high school and we talk about the soundtrack,  getting his first script read, losing three loved ones in one year, and dealing with grief & anxiety.  Produced by Dear Medi

Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, columnist for The Atlantic, president of The American Enterprise Institute, and author of 12 books, including his latest, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt. Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get

Gabriel Shipton joins us today to discuss the situation with his brother, along with a wonderful new documentary film that tells a deeply personal story about a family struggling against injustice. Film Discussed: Ithaka -

Ryan speaks with Zach Braff about his new Stoicism-inspired movie A Good Person, how the idea of Amor fati has helped him translate recent personal trauma into art, what he has learned about supporting people who need help in the wake of a friend’s tragedy, and more. Zach Braff is an actor, voice actor, director, scree

Zach Braff [Scrubs, Wish I Was Here, Garden State] is back to talk about his new movie A Good Person, what it means to “show up” for friends, the makings of a good and bad director, Zack and Donald Faison’s podcast, Fake Doctors and Real Friends, and much more. Today’s caller, Lena, wonders how to connect with her sibl

Being a podcaster now for over 600 episodes I've heard all sorts of stories on how people make it in the film business. From Sundance darlings to blind luck. Now today's guest story is easily one of the most incredible and entertaining origin stories I've ever heard. We have on the show today award-winning director, pr