Show overview
The Envelope has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 240 episodes, alongside 10 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 43 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, with 5 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 58 episodes published. Published by Los Angeles Times.
From the publisher
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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Ep 199Case 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."
Ep 198Elle 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.
Ep 197'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.
Ep 196‘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.
Ep 195Netflix'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.
Ep 194'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.”
Ep 193Tonatiuh, 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.
Ep 192Ted 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.'
Ep 191‘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.”
Ep 190Kathy 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.
Ep 189Dan 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.
Ep 188Janelle James on 'Ava's season' of 'Abbott'; Aaron Pierre breaks down the action of 'Rebel Ridge'
In the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character's arc on "Abbott Elementary," and Aaron Pierre details the training required to master the "seamless" action of "Rebel Ridge."
Ep 187Kathryn Hahn on ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘The Studio’; how ‘Étoile’ creators won over the dance world
In the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, Kathryn Hahn explains how she brought her inner "class clown" to "Agatha All Along" and "The Studio," and Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino discuss the making of their transatlantic dance comedy "Étoile."
Ep 186Monsters' stars react to Menendez resentencing, Diego Luna on 10 years of Andor
On 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.
Ep 184How theater and fashion brought 'Sing Sing's' Colman Domingo out of his shell
In the Oscar-season finale of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with Colman Domingo, lead actor nominee for 'Sing Sing.'
Ep 183Coralie Fargeat on nudity in 'The Substance' and Brady Corbet on 'The Brutalist's' 'runaway train'
In 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.
Ep 182RaMell Ross on 'Nickel Boys'; Arianne Phillips talks dressing Chalamet as Dylan
In 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.'
Ep 181Pamela Anderson on tackling 'The Last Showgirl'; John Magaro delves into process of 'September 5'
In this episode of The Envelope, 'The Last Showgirl' star Pamela Anderson reflects on her life in the spotlight and John Magaro delves into the making 'September 5.'
Ep 180How the Washingtons collaborated on ‘Piano Lesson’; Justin Kuritzkes on his breakout year
This week, Malcolm and John David Washington talk about collaborating on a new August Wilson adaptation and screenwriter Justin Kurtizkes discusses his breakout year.
Ep 179Ryan Destiny on 'Fire Inside'; Sean Baker and Mikey Madison break down 'Anora' ending
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Ryan Destiny describes the challenges of making boxing movie "The Fire Inside" and Sean Baker and Mikey Madison explain how they fine-tuned the action, comedy and drama of "Anora."