The Treatment

KCRW

Theatre

Memoir

The Color Purple

Acting Techniques

Shakespeare

Childhood Experiences

Personal Growth

Covid-19

The Zone Of Interest

First Time Female Director

Collaboration In Film

Star Trek: the Next Generation

Rustin

Caste

Representation

Sofia Coppola

Elvis Presley

David Mamet

Bass Reeves

Brothers Sun

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.

815 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	1067	Founded	20 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Arts

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Latest Episodes

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Elvis talks with Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell whose latest work is on full display in Wicked: For Good. Tazewell talks about working with Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked films; the story behind Bernardo's suit in the Steph... more

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The Treat: Actor Greg Kinnear

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6 Dec 2025 • 5 min

Guillermo del Toro on building the world of Frankenstein

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro about his film adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Del Toro talks about filming Oscar Isaac like he was a rock star, how Jacob Elordi stepped in quickly to... more

6 Dec 2025 • 23 min

The Treat: The Mortician director Joshua Rofé

Director Joshua Rofé’s unforgettable HBO documentary series The Mortician, about an unethical family-run funeral home, left its mark on audiences. For his treat, Rofé pays tribute to the underrated 1977 William Friedkin film, Sorcerer. Rofé recalls h... more

29 Nov 2025 • 4 min

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Guillermo del Toro

Oscar-winning writer, director, producer and comic book author.

Episode: Guillermo del Toro on building the world of Frankenstein

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Nnamdi Asomugha

NFL star turned actor and director

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W. Kamau Bell

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Episode: Who’s with comedian W. Kamau Bell?

Rob Reiner

Acclaimed director and actor, known for his pioneering work in comedic filmmaking.

Episode: This interview (with Rob Reiner) goes to 11

Larry Charles

Writer, director, and producer, known for his work on 'Seinfeld' and 'Borat'

Episode: New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more

Stephen Merchant

Award-winning actor, director, comedian, and writer known for his work on The Office and Four Lives.

Episode: Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat

Tony Gilroy

Oscar-nominated filmmaker and showrunner for the series Andor

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Elvis Mitchell

Host of The Treatment who fosters enriching discussions with influential creators from various sectors, showcasing his deep understanding of arts and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 815 ratings

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I am so grateful…. So insightful, so passionate and waiting to hear when The Treatment is on PBS!! thank you Elvis for what you do and how you do it….
Apple Podcasts
5
Daniel Sterno
United States2 months ago
Elvis the god
Essential listening
Apple Podcasts
5
Josh, Los Angeles
United States5 months ago
Elvis FTW
Elvis is always a pleasure to listen to and his choice of guests and his interviews are always refreshing, insightful, and warmly personal!
Apple Podcasts
5
Pfunkla
United Statesa year ago
culture
Essential
Apple Podcasts
5
jlgodard37
United Statesa year ago
What So Funny?!
Elivis’s perceptiveness is endearing but his inexplicable laughs are annoying.
Apple Podcasts
5
JNLCIA
United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' knowledgeable and engaging conversations with a diverse array of creative guests.

Many praise the depth and insight of questions, highlighting Elvis Mitchell's interviewing skills as a positive attribute.

Some feedback suggests a desire for more female guests to feature in the discussions, as diversity is a notable topic of interest among the audience.

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Apple Podcasts	#197	Brazil/Arts
Apple Podcasts	#204	Finland/Arts
Apple Podcasts	#213	Taiwan/Arts

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Fred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure

Q: What are you going to say?

I have a great way to tie this part up.

Fred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure

Q: How long was your initial list? I mean, was it going to be more than 100?

Oh, yeah. It wasn't as much that it was going to be 100. Then I would do a list of 10, 10 camping sounds. And as I started to record, some of them were not working.

Fred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure

Q: Did you go right into the drums?

That was the easiest one because that was the first idea, because I could do music ones because I'm at a studio, there's a drum set, there's an amp, there's a guitar.

Director Nia DaCosta on the power of Hedda

Q: What inspired your approach to 'Hedda'?

My aim was to highlight the complexities of female characters and the themes of power and agency.

Luca Guadagnino on “After the Hunt”

Q: How did you work on building the character dynamics in the film?

Guadagnino mentioned that rehearsals were crucial, including spending time together reading the script and building friendships among the actors.

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1. Guillermo del Toro
2. Dwayne Johnson
3. Nnamdi Asomugha
4. W. Kamau Bell
5. Rob Reiner
6. Larry Charles
7. Stephen Merchant
8. Tony Gilroy

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