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.

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

Diarra Kilpatrick brings her ‘Detroit’ experiences to BET+

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

Thom Zimny on the 1983 wordless experimental documentary “Koyaanisqatsi”

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

Elisabeth Moss (Un)Veiled

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

Having taken many roles which allow him to explore faith and commitment, actor Jovan Adepo’s latest finds him as a physicist dealing with a “3 Body Problem”.

Actor Jovan Adepo and the ‘3 Body Problem’

Having taken many roles which allow him to explore faith and commitment, actor Jovan Adepo’s latest finds him as a physicist dealing with a “3 Body Problem”.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland favors making TV over making films and he’s telling us why.

Kiefer Sutherland loves working with iconic filmmakers (but he prefers TV)

Actor Kiefer Sutherland favors making TV over making films and he’s telling us why.

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the very modern loneliness expressed via Stephen Sondheim's song "Another Hundred People" from the 1970 musical “Company”.

Scott Simon on Stephen Sondheim’s "Another Hundred People"

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the very modern loneliness expressed via Stephen Sondheim's song "Another Hundred People" from the 1970 musical “Company”.

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose: Team Marvel or Team DC?

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

Vera Drew’s IP-centric, 2022 film “The People’s Joker” finally sees the light of day. Revisit our conversation with the filmmaker from the same year.

‘The People’s Joker’ brings an unambiguously queer anti-hero to Gotham

Vera Drew’s IP-centric, 2022 film “The People’s Joker” finally sees the light of day. Revisit our conversation with the filmmaker from the same year.

Director Calmatic reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 LP “To Pimp A Butterfly” and how it’s shaped his creative journey.

Calmatic on Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly”

Director Calmatic reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 LP “To Pimp A Butterfly” and how it’s shaped his creative journey.

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Author Philip Gefter examines the institution of marriage in 'Cocktails with George and Martha'

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Rapper/actor Vince Staples breaks down the influence of violence, absurdity, and cartoons on his new Netflix series “The Vince Staples Show.”

Vince Staples brings his absurdist world view to Netflix

Rapper/actor Vince Staples breaks down the influence of violence, absurdity, and cartoons on his new Netflix series “The Vince Staples Show.”

Director Lulu Wang reflects on the power of permaculture and gardening as a way of shifting perspective.

Lulu Wang on permaculture and gardening

Director Lulu Wang reflects on the power of permaculture and gardening as a way of shifting perspective.

Producer and documentarian Stephen Ujlaki is here to break down the increasing calls for American Christian nationalism and why we should be paying attention.

New documentary ‘Bad Faith’ explores the rise of Christian nationalism

Producer and documentarian Stephen Ujlaki is here to break down the increasing calls for American Christian nationalism and why we should be paying attention.

Taraji P. Henson shares that her passion for acting and vivid imagination was fostered by her aunt and godmother after seeing The Wiz on Broadway at an early age.

Taraji P. Henson on the beauty and emotion of ‘The Wiz’

Taraji P. Henson shares that her passion for acting and vivid imagination was fostered by her aunt and godmother after seeing The Wiz on Broadway at an early age.

Emmy winning director/producer Alan Poul joins “The Treatment” to break down season two of his sleeper hit TV series “Tokyo Vice.”

Tokyo ‘opens up’ following the success of ‘Tokyo Vice’ season one

Emmy winning director/producer Alan Poul joins “The Treatment” to break down season two of his sleeper hit TV series “Tokyo Vice.”

Emmy-winning SNL writer Paula Pell leans all the way into her first love (acting) in season three of her acclaimed sitcom “Girls5eva.”

Paula Pell triumphs at mixing ‘hard comedy’ and real emotion

Emmy-winning SNL writer Paula Pell leans all the way into her first love (acting) in season three of her acclaimed sitcom “Girls5eva.”

Music video director- turned-filmmaker, Grant Singer, highlights the masterful sense of ambiguity and intrigue present in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo.”

Grant Singer reflects on Hitchcock’s ‘hypnotic’ ‘Vertigo’

Music video director- turned-filmmaker, Grant Singer, highlights the masterful sense of ambiguity and intrigue present in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo.”

Legendary producer, director, and TV showrunner Ed Zwick reflects on all of it in his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

Hollywood storytime with super producer Ed Zwick

Legendary producer, director, and TV showrunner Ed Zwick reflects on all of it in his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

Lorraine Nicholson, actress, writer, and daughter of Jack Nicholson reflects on her extensive childhood playtime at the Playboy Mansion.

Playing at ‘Playboy’: Lorraine Nicholson’s unconventionally idyllic childhood

Lorraine Nicholson, actress, writer, and daughter of Jack Nicholson reflects on her extensive childhood playtime at the Playboy Mansion.

Sir Patrick Stewart reflects on seeing Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront at 13, becoming obsessed with Technicolor, and the wisdom of his English teacher.

Sir Patrick Stewart on releasing the power inside

Sir Patrick Stewart reflects on seeing Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront at 13, becoming obsessed with Technicolor, and the wisdom of his English teacher.