The Envelope

Los Angeles Times

The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.

  • 28 minutes 52 seconds
    Case Study: How Ethan & Ryan Hawke's Under the Influence Productions Make Film & TV Work

    The partners behind Under the Influence Productions discuss their approach to making indie film and TV in an evolving environment, including FX series "The Lowdown," 2026 Sundance premiere "The Weight," and recent Oscar nominee "Blue Moon."

    27 February 2026, 5:12 pm
  • 34 minutes 57 seconds
    Elle Fanning breaks down what makes her movie star in ‘Sentimental Value’ tick

    In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the “Sentimental Value” star reflects on growing up onscreen and following in big sister Dakota Fanning’s footsteps.

    26 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 58 seconds
    'Weapons': Amy Madigan on Aunt Gladys prequel, Elia Kazan Oscar, more

    In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the “Weapons” star discusses finding viral fame with her Oscar-nominated role as Aunt Gladys after years of ups and downs. 
     

    19 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 25 minutes 19 seconds
    ‘One Battle After Another’s’ Teyana Taylor on riding the ‘slingshot’ of success

    In this episode of The Envelope video podcast, Teyana Taylor describes the "slingshot" of success that's come with "One Battle After Another" and shares her insights as to why fictional revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills does what she does in the film.

     

    12 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 38 seconds
    Netflix's 'Train Dreams' is a 'happy cry movie.' Let star Joel Edgerton explain

    In the last episode of The Envelope video podcast before the 2026 Oscar nominations, Joel Edgerton describes the transformative experience of making "Train Dreams." Plus, our hosts share the names they'd like to hear called on nominations morning.

    8 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    'Frankenstein's' Oscar Isaac, 'Sinners'' Wunmi Mosaku on making personal connections to horror epics

    In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Oscar Isaac opens up about the connection he forged with director Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein” and Wunmi Mosaku reflects on the way her own heritage informed her work in “Sinners.”

    18 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Tonatiuh, Kate Hudson on tackling musical roles in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' 'Song Sung Blue'

    In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Tonatiuh discusses the grassroots efforts he spearheaded to get "Kiss of the Spider Woman" in front of communities Hollywood may not always reach, and "Song Sung Blue's" Kate Hudson explains what makes a good music movie.

    11 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen on 'A Man on the Inside'; Nina Hoss on 'Hedda'

    In the season premiere of The Envelope video podcast, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen discuss their Netflix comedy and Nina Hoss breaks down the ins and outs of 'Hedda.'

    5 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    ‘Severance’s’ Tramell Tillman on his own Mr. Milchick moments at work

    In the Emmy-season finale of The Envelope video podcast, Tramell Tillman opens up about the jobs that made him “miserable” before acting — and how they informed his performance as Mr. Milchick in “Severance.” Then, Katherine LaNasa explains what her Emmy nomination for “The Pitt” means to her as a self-described “character actress.”

    21 August 2025, 4:47 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Kathy Bates on her ‘Matlock’ Emmy nod; how being ‘super sensitive’ serves Jason Segel on ‘Shrinking’

    In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 with "Matlock," and Jason Segel explains why he finds the emotional vulnerability of "Shrinking" so creatively fulfilling.

    14 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 46 seconds
    Dan Fogelman's clues to 'Paradise' Season 2: Jane's backstory, the outside world and more

    In the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, we sit down with "Paradise" creator Dan Fogelman in front of a live audience at the Newport Beach TV Festival to hear what he has planned for Season 2 of Hulu's buzzy dystopian drama and much more. 
     

    19 June 2025, 11:00 am
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