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.
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Pal Tiya International presents Season 1 of A Sculpted Life: Interviews With Creatives Around The Globe! Host Yvonne Anderson chats with creative people from all walks of life about their creative journey and what inspires them to keep creating.
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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your ...
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Bringing you the voices of folks making our outdoor spaces welcoming for all and protecting them for future generations through interview-based storytelling. We explore overcoming challenges, finding new paths, and sparking change in big and small ways. From local action-takers to global change-makers, we celebrate the journey from individual first steps to community impact, taking a closer look at how each of us, with our unique skills, can enjoy and help preserve the natural outdoor world ...
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It Was All A Dream Podcast. Two Latinas on a mission. Having conversations with entrepreneurs making their dreams a reality.
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An adaptation by Alan Plater of George Mackay Brown’s novel. An audio play performed by Orkney’s St Magnus Players. Directed by Penny Aberdein with music by John Gray. Four episodes. Episode 1 release: 10 January 2025, then weekly. Greenvoe centres on the fate of a traditional Orkney village on the mythical island of Hellya. The natural rhythms of Orkney life are shattered when a mysterious external company, Black Star, suddenly arrives to buy out the islanders and displace them from their h ...
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The craft beer scene in Australia is growing at a rapid pace each year, with a new brewery opening up on average every 6 days. A few mates from Sydney have decided to have a crack at it, but found it hard to find information out there about opening a new brewery in Australia. They're recording all their conversations with brewery owners and professionals, sharing their learnings via a podcast to other aspiring brewery owners.
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Monsters' stars react to Menendez resentencing, Diego Luna on 10 years of Andor
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1:08:18On this episode of The Envelope, Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez open up about playing the Menendez brothers and 'Andor's' Diego Luna reflects on 10 years as a 'Star Wars' revolutionary.By Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal, kelvin washington
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Alice Draper Talks About Rejection, Resilience, and Podcast Pitching
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34:20What if rejection wasn’t something to fear—but a skill to build? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Rejection Story. Alice has helped clients land interviews on hundreds of top podcasts and is on a mission to demystify the power of rejection, especially for creatives an…
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This episode marks the latest in our ongoing monthly PM Talks series, where I sit down with Patrick Rhone to explore a theme through candid conversation, lived experience, and a touch of real-time reflection. This time, we didn’t just talk about adaptability—we lived it. Technical issues and illness meant we had to reschedule and re-record, but in …
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Anne Marie Anderson Talks About Cultivating Audacity and Navigating Fear
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32:20This episode features a truly audacious guest—Anne Marie Anderson. A three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster and the author of Cultivating Audacity, Anne Marie has spent her career on the sidelines of high-stakes sporting events and inside boardrooms, observing what sets bold, high performers apart. But this isn’t just about elite athletes or exe…
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Kerry Hoffman Talks About Order, Chaos, and Planning with Purpose
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35:36When you gain agency over your time—whether stepping out of a traditional 9-to-5 job or shifting into self-employment—it can feel liberating… and overwhelming. Kerry Hoffman knows this tension well. As someone who helps individuals and teams make sense of what they’re doing and when they’re doing it, she offers a refreshingly practical approach to …
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A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet
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47:28What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit on the other side of the mic as Tim O’Hare—an active and insightful member of the TimeCrafting Trust Premium community—interviews me about my latest book, The Productivity Diet. We explore why this book took years to come together, what makes i…
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Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems
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1:08:51In this episode, I reconnect with productivity strategist Yvonne Heimann—aka AskYvi—who’s not only made a bold geographic shift but is navigating personal and professional freedom with intention and clarity. We explore what it looks like to trust the systems you’ve built, especially when life throws curveballs or invites you into a new chapter. Yvi…
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Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work
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36:56It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith’s work has long pushed beyond traditional leadership models, and this conversation builds on that legacy with his fresh concept of “teamship.” We dig into how the book is structured lik…
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This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this one—our 600th episode, no less—we dive into a topic that touches everything from our to-do lists to our dinner prep: focus. What does it really mean to focus? And more importantly, how do we hold onto…
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David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity
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44:15When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp…
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Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention
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35:03It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his next book Don’t Call It Art is in the works, inspired by the playful creativity he’s witnessed in his kids. He also mentioned that his once-weekly newsletter has now d…
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Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building
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33:48In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. Krish has had an impressive journey—from being one of Microsoft’s youngest product managers to launching Fireflies, an AI-powered meeting assistant. He’s also been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and has guest lectured at Stanford on deep …
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This episode of PM Talks is all about curiosity—how it drives us, how it gets suppressed, and how it intertwines with trust and judgment. Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into the forces that shape our thinking, from societal conditioning to personal experiences. As always, we take a thoughtful (and sometimes humorous) approach to unpacking these idea…
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Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity
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37:20In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs, to discuss her new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World. Anne-Laure is known for blending science with practical strategies for thinking, learning, and working better—without burnin…
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Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters
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1:09:56Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This Flashback Friday episode brings that conversation back, but with a twist—we start with an update from Charlie on what he's been up to since then. Charlie is someone who …
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Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention
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42:51In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Kerry Ann King, the founder and CEO of Eluminate Labs. Kerry Ann has spent more than a decade working inside the tech industry to promote human-centered approaches to well-being. She’s now leading the charge in decolonizing tech, creating inclusive solutions that put people first. Our co…
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Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age
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32:11In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel, a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, which explores how technology can be used as a bridge—not a barrier—to meaningful relationships.…
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Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty
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46:41In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter to explore the themes of their book, Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide for Designing a Thriving Future. As leaders at Stanford's d.school—Scott as Creative Director and Carissa as Academic Director—they've spent years shaping design education and innovation. O…
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How theater and fashion brought 'Sing Sing's' Colman Domingo out of his shell
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35:58In the Oscar-season finale of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with Colman Domingo, lead actor nominee for 'Sing Sing.'By Yvonne Villarreal, mark olsen, kelvin washington
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Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333
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42:30Fifteen years into her journey of simplicity, Courtney Carver continues to inspire people to do more with less. In this special Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, we revisit a past conversation from March 2020 about Project 333, her minimalist fashion challenge that has helped thousands streamline their wardrobes and their lives…
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Coralie Fargeat on nudity in 'The Substance' and Brady Corbet on 'The Brutalist's' 'runaway train'
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1:05:22In the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, director Coralie Fargeat explains how she prepared star Demi Moore to film "The Substance" and "The Brutalist" filmmaker Brady Corbet discusses his desire to make films that viewers can never quite pin down.By Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal, Kelvin Washington
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The latest episode of PM Talks is here, and this month, Patrick Rhone and I dive into alignment—a concept that is critical for making meaningful progress in both work and life. As we move beyond the fresh-start energy of January, February is often when things begin to fray. That’s why now is the perfect time to step back and examine whether our act…
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Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters
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34:05In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Joshua Becker to discuss his book Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. Joshua is known for his work on minimalism, but this book goes beyond decluttering physical possessions—it’s about eliminating the distractions that keep us fro…
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RaMell Ross on 'Nickel Boys'; Arianne Phillips talks dressing Chalamet as Dylan
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1:04:26In our first episode back after the Oscar nominations, we chat with 'Nickel Boys' filmmaker RaMell Ross and costume designer Arianne Phillips of 'A Complete Unknown.'By Los Angeles Times
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