Maggie Haberman, NY Times Trump expert, on what it means to be a reporter in 2018.

Justine Bateman on what fame feels like, and the dagger of feeling it erode.

Nicole Holofcener, one of Brian’s creative heroes, on why she and how she makes her groundbreaking films

Bradley Tusk, entrepreneur and author, on how he scored at the intersection of tech and politics.

Dee Snider, legendary rocker, on the power of believing in an impossible dream.

David Levien, Brian's film making partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.

Doc Mcstuffins creator Chris Nee on defining yourself as an artist and businessperson.

Espn’s Pablo Torre on finding his purpose

Steve Almond on recognizing bad stories

Jemele Hill on what matters more than success.

The great and wise Seth Godin returns! ​

Comedy legend Allan Havey returns to talk about his third act as an actor on Mad Men, Billions and more.

Ed Solomon, screenwriter of Men In Black and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, on how to have a long career.

Brian welcomes Stephen Kunken, who plays Ari Spyros on the Showtime series Billions, to the show.

Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer on how to find hope for America.

Brian talks to Armen Keteyen and Jeff Benedict about Tiger Woods, race and the obligations of the biographer. ​

Ken Auletta, legendary journalist and writer, on why curiosity saved him.

In 2015 Aimee Mann, one of the best songwriters of our generation, joined Brian to discuss the evolution of her music, the time she spent with ‘Til Tuesday, and the way Aimee thinks about creating songs.

Paul Schrader, maybe the best living screenwriter, on making the best movie of his career at 71. (Warning: some spoilers of First Reformed).

Eric Heisserer, Arrival screenwriter, on how to keep going when everyone in your life tells you to give up

Paul Giamatti, the well respected, award-winning actor who stars along side Damian Lewis in Showtime's series, Billions, joins Brian to discuss working together on the set of the show.

Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Brian in a wide ranging convo about food, life and living up to impossible expectations.

Dan Richer on how his pursuit of excellence led to him being named New York’s best pizza chef—while living in New Jersey!

Jeffrey DeMunn, from Billions and Walking Dead, on a lifetime as an actor.