The Treatment

The Treatment

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.

John David Washington talks starring in his brother Malcolm’s adaptation of “The Piano Lesson” and how playing college football continues to shape his acting.

John David Washington talks parallels between college football and acting

John David Washington talks starring in his brother Malcolm’s adaptation of “The Piano Lesson” and how playing college football continues to shape his acting.

Director Matt Tyrnauer reflects on how a great editor set the course for his future in filmmaking.

How a ‘cinéma verité paper cut’ led Matt Tyrnauer to filmmaking

Director Matt Tyrnauer reflects on how a great editor set the course for his future in filmmaking.

Filmmaker Marco Perego breaks down the Italian neorealist influence on his new short film “Dovecote” which stars his wife Zoe Saldaña.

Marco Perego on making his new short film “Dovecote” with wife Zoe Saldaña

Filmmaker Marco Perego breaks down the Italian neorealist influence on his new short film “Dovecote” which stars his wife Zoe Saldaña.

With new film “The Order,” Jude Law adds FBI Agent to the long list of characters he’s been asked to portray — he’s here to share how it all came together.

Jude Law (finally) adds ‘lawman’ to his resume

With new film “The Order,” Jude Law adds FBI Agent to the long list of characters he’s been asked to portray — he’s here to share how it all came together.

Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

Aasif Mandvi briefly steps away from ‘Waiting for Godot’ to chat w/ Elvis

Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

Ilana Glazer praises Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life’

Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

Dan Aykroyd breaks down the influence of European and Jewish culture on American humor.

The roots of American humor, according to Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd breaks down the influence of European and Jewish culture on American humor.

Tiffany Haddish talks tracing the histories of Black comedians from Richard Pryor, to Marla Gibbs for her new Vice series “Black Comedy in America.”

Tiffany Haddish talks ‘Black Comedy in America’

Tiffany Haddish talks tracing the histories of Black comedians from Richard Pryor, to Marla Gibbs for her new Vice series “Black Comedy in America.”

Skilled action-comedy director Jake Kasdan adds “Holiday” to his genre oeuvre via his new film “Red One.”

Jake Kasdan on his new Christmas-action-comedy ‘Red One’

Skilled action-comedy director Jake Kasdan adds “Holiday” to his genre oeuvre via his new film “Red One.”

Zoë Kravitz on what the 1976 children’s film “Bugsy Malone” reveals about the absurdity of adulthood.

Zoë Kravitz on the whimsical charm of ‘Bugsy Malone’

Zoë Kravitz on what the 1976 children’s film “Bugsy Malone” reveals about the absurdity of adulthood.

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

Chris Douridas & Elvis Mitchell talk Quincy Jones

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg breaks down ‘A Real Pain’

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

Susie Essman’s grandma kept everyone laughing until the end

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

Author Glenn Kenny on his new book ‘The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface’

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

Malcolm Washington on making ‘The Piano Lesson’ a family affair

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

The highly prolific author and documentarian Laurent Bouzereau joins to fill us in on his new Disney+ documentary “Music by John Williams.”

Author and filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau talks John Williams

The highly prolific author and documentarian Laurent Bouzereau joins to fill us in on his new Disney+ documentary “Music by John Williams.”

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

How Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘performance art’ keeps Pamela Adlon present

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

Director/actor Tim Matheson and Elvis Mitchell have an in depth chat about Matheson’s memoir “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”

Actor Tim Matheson is an open book

Director/actor Tim Matheson and Elvis Mitchell have an in depth chat about Matheson’s memoir “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”

Author/political strategist James Carville watches the opening scene of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” almost every night. Why? To maintain his own defiance.

‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ taught James Carville defiance

Author/political strategist James Carville watches the opening scene of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” almost every night. Why? To maintain his own defiance.

British filmmaker Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”), joins to reflect on working with star Saorsie Ronan to create his new World War II drama “Blitz.”

Director Steve McQueen breaks down his new film ‘Blitz’

British filmmaker Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”), joins to reflect on working with star Saorsie Ronan to create his new World War II drama “Blitz.”