Best Podcast Episodes About Paul Thomas Anderson
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Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 29 episodes
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“… everybody's between 6'5 and 6'8". And they all do the same thing. If you go back to the old McDonald's All-American game, you might have had Kenny Anderson in there. Then you would have a Shaq. Like, we don't have that separation of a six-footer and a seven-footer. It feels like everybody's around the same height doing the same thing. Well, we had a kid in there, you know, Josiah Jervis, who's 6'4", 6'5". Yeah. And I think you're right. there was a lot of that in those games. And I think that's because we've got a lot of positionless basketball. The big guys have kind of gone by the wayside, sort …”
“… to be he just going to get better and better as his body fills out He's 6'6". He can shoot the ball pretty good from long, long, long. That was a lucky shot I sort of got. He can shoot it from there. The McDonald's All-American game. It feels like everybody's between 6'5 and 6'8". And they all do the same thing. If you go back to the old McDonald's All-American game, you might have had Kenny Anderson in there. Then you would have a Shaq. Like, we don't have that separation of a six-footer and a seven-footer. It feels like everybody's around the same height doing the same thing. Well, we had a kid in there, you know, Josiah Jervis, who's 6'4", 6'5". Yeah. And I think you're right. there was a lot of that in those games. And I think that's because we've got a lot of positionless basketball. The big guys have kind of gone by the wayside, sort of. But I do think, I think Charles Barkley and Shaq, those guys think the big guy's coming back. I do think when Edie in our league, you know, the 7'4 kid, and I think the big guys are going to come back. I think everything's cyclical. You know, everybody gets into this three-point shooting because it's the new sexy thing. At the end of the day, I …”
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Michigan State's Coach Tom Izzo questions the accountability of college athletes today, suggesting that academic eligibility seems less strict than in the past. He emphasizes that his players do attend class and graduate, but expresses concern over the shifting landscape where rules appear to be ignored. This raises a broader discussion about the challenges coaches face in maintaining academic standards amidst evolving expectations.
“… this was for the movie nerds in a great way it was it was and i like to talk about one battle now um i say this sincerely since i was 15 years old Paul Thomas Anderson is my favorite director He is my favorite filmmaker of my life He is probably a pretty big reason why I'm sitting here today, which sounds like a stupid thing to say. But he and a handful of other filmmakers just activated my imagination. And as you have said many times over the last five or six years doing the show, those people very rarely get to the place that Paul Thomas Anderson got to tonight. which is he now has a best picture Oscar, a …”
“… won. I don't know if this show was the best show if you're just kind of like stopping by for some razzled ass it had some nice moments i really really laughed throughout the bridesmaids reunion very very funny stuff a highlight for me too but this was this was for the movie nerds in a great way it was it was and i like to talk about one battle now um i say this sincerely since i was 15 years old Paul Thomas Anderson is my favorite director He is my favorite filmmaker of my life He is probably a pretty big reason why I'm sitting here today, which sounds like a stupid thing to say. But he and a handful of other filmmakers just activated my imagination. And as you have said many times over the last five or six years doing the show, those people very rarely get to the place that Paul Thomas Anderson got to tonight. which is he now has a best picture Oscar, a best director Oscar and a best screenplay Oscar. He won them all on the same night.”
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Paul Thomas Anderson achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 Academy Awards by winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' in a single night. This moment was particularly significant for movie enthusiasts, as it highlighted the importance of casting in award recognition, leading to discussions about the future of the Oscars. Anderson's influence on cinema has been profound, making this recognition a celebration for both him and his fans.
“… Yeah. And rewatching the movie last night, as I think both Allison and I did. Yes. It's really good. It's really good. It's on to the thing that Paul Thomas Anderson. It's one of those. It's, to me, similar to Oppenheimer. And I know not everyone agrees about everything. You know, where it's just kind of like the Oscars can't really pass up on something like that. Yeah. It doesn't happen that often. you have a major director and a major movie star making a big movie that people saw that got universal critical like acclaim that's about stuff that's happening right now it just doesn't happen and it's not just …”
“… later. I think there's potential that it could kind of lose in some places. I think the potential. It's that this race has been so long and people get sick of a frontrunner, right? Like that's always the fear. Yeah. But it is a frontrunner. Sure. Yeah. And rewatching the movie last night, as I think both Allison and I did. Yes. It's really good. It's really good. It's on to the thing that Paul Thomas Anderson. It's one of those. It's, to me, similar to Oppenheimer. And I know not everyone agrees about everything. You know, where it's just kind of like the Oscars can't really pass up on something like that. Yeah. It doesn't happen that often. you have a major director and a major movie star making a big movie that people saw that got universal critical like acclaim that's about stuff that's happening right now it just doesn't happen and it's not just about stuff that's happening now it has somewhat eerily yeah like seemed more prescient the more the 2025 it's lined up like current events in a way that it right you how did they do that. Right. I remember when it came out, someone was pointing out, as if this were kind of widely accepted, when I feel like it is definitely not widely accepted, …”
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Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, One Battle, surprises with its hopeful ending, contrasting his usual themes of nostalgia and loss. The film explores the journey of a former revolutionary grappling with his past and the future for his children, delivering emotional beats that resonate deeply, especially for parents. This sentimentality marks a departure from his previous works, prompting discussions on its reception and impact.
“… the arrangement. The whole arrangement and then breaking that up. Exactly. You know, that the archival clip of John Lennon being like, yeah, well, Paul was right, is included prominently. Yes. And even when they show the clip of Paul being interviewed after John murder they have Sean Lennon narrating his interpretation of it and trying to make it smoother and better Paul famously gave this, infamously gave this sort of like blank, disaffected interview, maybe a day or less than a day after Lennon was murdered. And it's a little bit of a black mark on his legacy because he just seems so …”
“And, you know, it's not I mean, it is public record that when they finally split with remind me the Wiley manager's name. The Allens. Yeah. Klein. Klein. When they are finally freed or, you know, the arrangement. The whole arrangement and then breaking that up. Exactly. You know, that the archival clip of John Lennon being like, yeah, well, Paul was right, is included prominently. Yes. And even when they show the clip of Paul being interviewed after John murder they have Sean Lennon narrating his interpretation of it and trying to make it smoother and better Paul famously gave this, infamously gave this sort of like blank, disaffected interview, maybe a day or less than a day after Lennon was murdered. And it's a little bit of a black mark on his legacy because he just seems so unfeeling. it ends with yeah it's a drag and then thank you walks off it's real i mean it's really really yeah but i i did also feel that it was fair to him the way that sean kind of characterized that that it was sort of like this is a traumatic event and that this is a person who spent his life trying to protect himself right and in these events you …”
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The latest documentary on Paul McCartney sheds light on his complex legacy, particularly in the shadow of John Lennon. It features archival clips and personal insights, showcasing how McCartney's work ethic impacted The Beatles and his individual artistry. While the film is engaging and well-edited, it could benefit from a deeper psychological focus on McCartney's journey.
“… Benicio is very famous for reading scripts, calling filmmakers and saying like, here's what I think this is. This is what my gut tells me. And, and Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio have been very open in promoting one battle after another about how much Benicio changed what they intended to do with that movie. Yeah. That the whole underground railroad period in that movie, that all that stuff is, that stuff that he came up with and worked out with PTA, basically when he arrived on set because he had no time to prepare because he came right from the Phoenician scheme. And they just like kind of …”
“… Yeah. I mean, I worship him. I think he is like one of the most interesting and daring actors. And he is a rare case where you hear a lot of stories about movie stars who get on set and are like, I'm not doing that. And they seem like assholes. and Benicio is very famous for reading scripts, calling filmmakers and saying like, here's what I think this is. This is what my gut tells me. And, and Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio have been very open in promoting one battle after another about how much Benicio changed what they intended to do with that movie. Yeah. That the whole underground railroad period in that movie, that all that stuff is, that stuff that he came up with and worked out with PTA, basically when he arrived on set because he had no time to prepare because he came right from the Phoenician scheme. And they just like kind of improvised it in a period of days. And it's the absolute heartbeat of the movie. And if that stuff isn't in the movie, the movie isn't nearly what we feel like it is. And that is like literally him kind of acting as a writer”
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Benicio Del Toro's unique acting style, characterized by minimalism and deep psychological depth, elevates every film he touches. Unlike many modern stars who rely on flashy one-liners, Del Toro brings a weathered authenticity that profoundly impacts storytelling, as seen in films like 'Sicario' and 'Traffic.' His ability to improvise and collaborate creatively makes him a crucial yet understated force in cinema.
“… has now won the Critics Choice Award, the Golden Globe for musical or comedy, the BAFTA for best film. It won an Ace Award. It won the DGA for Paul Thomas Anderson It won the Producers Guild Award and it probably going to win the WGA Award for Adapted Screenplay that is the strongest best film package in the history of the Academy Awards and yet we will get to Sinners has not won a single major Best Picture precursor no Critics Groups, no CCA, no Globes no BAFTA, no PGA just Cinematic and Box Office Achievement at the Golden Globes however here is one historical data point it has won sag ensemble which …”
“… producers guild awards of which I am a member and voted transpired on Saturday and one battle after another won the Daryl F. Zanuck award for outstanding producer of theatrical motion pictures so just to give you guys some context one battle after another has now won the Critics Choice Award, the Golden Globe for musical or comedy, the BAFTA for best film. It won an Ace Award. It won the DGA for Paul Thomas Anderson It won the Producers Guild Award and it probably going to win the WGA Award for Adapted Screenplay that is the strongest best film package in the history of the Academy Awards and yet we will get to Sinners has not won a single major Best Picture precursor no Critics Groups, no CCA, no Globes no BAFTA, no PGA just Cinematic and Box Office Achievement at the Golden Globes however here is one historical data point it has won sag ensemble which you will get to momentarily it has won an ace award and it is also almost certainly going to win the wga award for original screenplay and no movie who's had those three awards has ever lost best picture oh my god so we have it's two undefeated two trains yeah yeah on a track yeah we can talk about what we think is going to happen there um it's it's …”
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If 'Sinners' wins Best Picture, it would be the biggest upset in Oscars history. Despite winning the SAG ensemble award and possibly the WGA for original screenplay, it hasn't secured any major Best Picture precursor, unlike 'One Battle After Another,' which has swept multiple awards. The stakes are high as two films race toward the Oscars with very different trajectories.
“… at once, or it might just be that this category always lines up for Best Picture. We'll have to see. We only have one thing. I mean, you know, maybe Paul Thomas Anderson called Jim Downey, but maybe the casting director called Tony Goldwyn, you know, or whatever. But I think those were the ones I missed, plus documentary I predicted Perfect Neighbor instead of Putin. Yeah Going back to the Amy Madigan win I think that you know I mean Sam Sanders would disagree but you could say that Sinners is a horror movie If that the case two out of the four best acting winners were from horror films And that is you know …”
“… performances who are like, who is this interrogator? Turns out he's a real former interrogator, you know, both of the nurses, you know, these people who like really pop in these small moments. It might just be the one that's checking all three boxes at once, or it might just be that this category always lines up for Best Picture. We'll have to see. We only have one thing. I mean, you know, maybe Paul Thomas Anderson called Jim Downey, but maybe the casting director called Tony Goldwyn, you know, or whatever. But I think those were the ones I missed, plus documentary I predicted Perfect Neighbor instead of Putin. Yeah Going back to the Amy Madigan win I think that you know I mean Sam Sanders would disagree but you could say that Sinners is a horror movie If that the case two out of the four best acting winners were from horror films And that is you know there have been horror winners in the past but it it rare and i do think that there something being said perhaps about”
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Tiana Taylor's enthusiastic support for Jordan during the 2026 Oscars ceremony showcased her vibrant presence, reminiscent of Sharon Stone's iconic Oscar moments. The discussion also dives into the complexities of the new casting category, highlighting how 'One Battle' excelled in balancing known actors with fresh talent, making it a strong contender for Best Picture. This analysis raises questions about what casting truly represents in award criteria.
“… michael bauman and also that is a beautiful movie it is he's another interesting person like andy jergensen who you know on his previous film with paul thomas anderson They were co-credited as DP. Paul Thomas Anderson did not take a DP co-credit on this movie. He is now, Bauman is now, he's made a lot of television as well. He's the DP of the forthcoming Anthony Bourdain film that Matt Johnson made. He's obviously very gifted, but he's not like an industry legend. The other thing for Autumn is a woman has never won this award. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, it's just crazy that a woman has never won this award. And …”
“… beautiful photographic way. uh so it's it's really really great work it could happen on the other hand when michael bauman won um the ace awards asc asc asc we sat here talking about like no he's won every single precursor so it's probably going to be michael bauman and also that is a beautiful movie it is he's another interesting person like andy jergensen who you know on his previous film with paul thomas anderson They were co-credited as DP. Paul Thomas Anderson did not take a DP co-credit on this movie. He is now, Bauman is now, he's made a lot of television as well. He's the DP of the forthcoming Anthony Bourdain film that Matt Johnson made. He's obviously very gifted, but he's not like an industry legend. The other thing for Autumn is a woman has never won this award. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, it's just crazy that a woman has never won this award. And there have been many nominees over the years. And Ryan Coogler films have gotten nominees over the years. Rachel Morrison has been nominated here. But, you know, that's not the reason she should win. I think she should win because she brings a real artistic flair to the world that Coogler created. But it's an interesting one. This feels we're getting …”
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Autumn Duralt, Archipaugh's work in the film 'Sinners' is a standout in the cinematography category, potentially making history as the first woman to win this award. The conversation highlights the artistic flair she brings to the film, which is known for its beautiful recreation of a period world. Despite tough competition, her nomination represents a significant moment for women in the industry.
“… Essentially, Tarantino tried to make it a Tarantino film instead of serving the story, which, as we've talked about, rarely works with Dahl. Wes Anderson and Alfred Hitchcock succeed because they managed to put their egos aside and blend their distinctive styles with Dahl's. Manuel made a similar point when I asked him if there's anything he thinks the good adaptations got right and the bad ones got wrong. I think the best ones or the ones that have stood the test of time understand how language was so key to his success. I think there's a world in which adaptations that try to update him or …”
“… worth of work or that you made a thousand dollars for one second's worth of work also tarantino's choice to change the setting and make it about celebrities and Hollywood culture dilutes the universal human drama that makes Dahl's original so effective. Essentially, Tarantino tried to make it a Tarantino film instead of serving the story, which, as we've talked about, rarely works with Dahl. Wes Anderson and Alfred Hitchcock succeed because they managed to put their egos aside and blend their distinctive styles with Dahl's. Manuel made a similar point when I asked him if there's anything he thinks the good adaptations got right and the bad ones got wrong. I think the best ones or the ones that have stood the test of time understand how language was so key to his success. I think there's a world in which adaptations that try to update him or modernize him or sand down the like weird, quirky Britishisms that are so delectable in his work tend to fail because I think that's where the magic lies. And the ones that do it best are the ones that key into that kind of sensibility. I also think that, especially when it comes to the children's books, any of those films that don't just understand …”
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Tarantino's adaptation of Roald Dahl's story fails to capture the essence of the original, becoming a verbose thriller instead of a suspenseful narrative. While Tarantino is a talented director, his version lacks the simplicity and escalating tension that make Dahl’s work so compelling. In contrast, successful adaptations by filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Alfred Hitchcock blend their unique styles with Dahl's storytelling, preserving the quirky charm that defines his stories.
“… to do different things professionally. It just didn't seem like there were a lot of options when I was 22. At UCLA, I either went to work for Arthur Anderson or got a job in finance or in brand management. That was a big one. Clorox. People go manage the Swiffer. Also, the CIA recruited at UCLA. I thought that was really interesting. I tried to interview, but I didn't speak another language, so they weren't interested speaking to me. Anyway, I think now entrepreneurship is a huge option. 150,000 people applied for small business applications in 2000. Now it's about half a million. Young people are …”
“… the catastrophizing about AI. So they're going to raise more fucking money, pretending they're more important than they are. You know, it's, there's a 22 year olds right now, actually, I think, have a lot of agency. They have a lot of opportunities to do different things professionally. It just didn't seem like there were a lot of options when I was 22. At UCLA, I either went to work for Arthur Anderson or got a job in finance or in brand management. That was a big one. Clorox. People go manage the Swiffer. Also, the CIA recruited at UCLA. I thought that was really interesting. I tried to interview, but I didn't speak another language, so they weren't interested speaking to me. Anyway, I think now entrepreneurship is a huge option. 150,000 people applied for small business applications in 2000. Now it's about half a million. Young people are much more bold, take much more risks. And also they have access to capital. You can raise money in 1997, 87, when I graduated from college. And now if you have an idea and you're a junior about to drop out from Harvard or Carnegie Mellon, there's probably like six different meetups and angels angels of Pittsburgh where they potentially will invest, …”
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Your first job after college will likely suck, but that’s just part of the journey. Scott Galloway shares his own struggles transitioning from college life to the harsh realities of working in finance, emphasizing the importance of patience and seizing opportunities. Despite the challenges, this phase is crucial for discovering your path and building a fulfilling life.
“… a black woman the treatment that he gives these white men in his movies. He invented a character. And you know, Pynchon has a lot to do with this. Thomas Pynchner wrote Violin, the movie that this movie, the book that this movie is based on. He came up with a character who is in the world of this movie, a black woman who has as much weirdness and complication and like wrongness as the white guys do. And that in the world of Paul Thomas Anderson is a form of that is equality. but then undergirding that is this are these questions of like just American politics forget like leftist you know white …”
“… I'll never, ever forget, I just was so exhilarated and watched it in IMAX and it looked so good and felt like it weighed 4,000 pounds was the sheer fact of Tiana Taylor as an elemental energy and a physical presence, right? I felt like he was giving a black woman the treatment that he gives these white men in his movies. He invented a character. And you know, Pynchon has a lot to do with this. Thomas Pynchner wrote Violin, the movie that this movie, the book that this movie is based on. He came up with a character who is in the world of this movie, a black woman who has as much weirdness and complication and like wrongness as the white guys do. And that in the world of Paul Thomas Anderson is a form of that is equality. but then undergirding that is this are these questions of like just American politics forget like leftist you know white supremacist military industrial complex but just like what the fundamental grimy roots of this country are all the soil they're growing in and without really having to hit that drum too hard after the first 33 minutes you understand what the stakes are and they don't have to be too specific about what the politics are i never got hung up on the fact …”
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Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler are redefining originality in cinema, creating films that resonate on multiple levels. While critics may pit their works against each other, both directors are contributing to a larger dialogue about representation and storytelling in Hollywood. Their unique styles and narratives are not just competing; they are interconnected in a meaningful way that inspires audiences and filmmakers alike.
“… that um this woman uh cassandra kulakundis wins best casting for one battle after yeah she then in her speech is talking about how she's worked with paul thomas anderson for a long time they're like best friends now she loves him he's amazing and in her speech she was like and now i've got one of these before you which is insane yeah i again knew this but i always forget that paul thomas anderson did not have an oscar and i was like what the yeah i assumed he won for there will be blood or something yeah and but it's like that was the year of no country for old men so like he lost everything oh yeah that it was …”
“… they're doing that i you know when you know things but they don't exist in your brain it's not something that's said often so you don't think about it and then when it's said you're like oh my god that's right like i i i didn't i didn't think about that um this woman uh cassandra kulakundis wins best casting for one battle after yeah she then in her speech is talking about how she's worked with paul thomas anderson for a long time they're like best friends now she loves him he's amazing and in her speech she was like and now i've got one of these before you which is insane yeah i again knew this but i always forget that paul thomas anderson did not have an oscar and i was like what the yeah i assumed he won for there will be blood or something yeah and but it's like that was the year of no country for old men so like he lost everything oh yeah that it was that and like i think he had had he i think he had like 14 or 15 nominations and no wins and i was like it was funny how everyone was talking about like oh is this year that good and like one battle's just gonna win a bunch of stuff and now i'm like thank god one battle and stuff because now finally paul thomers anderson has three oscars and jesus …”
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In a surprising turn, Paul Thomas Anderson finally clinched his first Oscar after years of nominations, thanks to Cassandra Kulakundis winning the inaugural Best Casting award for 'One Battle.' Despite his impressive filmography, Anderson had previously gone home empty-handed, which made this moment even more special. The segment also highlights the unexpected performances and emotional tributes during the Oscars, including a notable absence in the In Memoriam section.
“… I did go to the theater to see Begonia. And I was fascinated by that film. Very arthouse, very experimental. So I like that that exists. On Paul Thomas Anderson films, one battle after another would be in my bottom, like way down in the bottom of my list. Oh, I liked it. Because, listen, there were aspects of it I liked. But I think people like it for the wrong reason. I think it appeals to the left because they think it's like a rallying cry kind of a film about this moment in time. they think it's actually anti-right. What I took from it was horseshoe theory all the extremists are giant losers Sure …”
“You got to watch it with the good sound so you can hear the songs. I have a movie theater in the ski house. That's where I do most of my watching. I did go to the theater to see Begonia. And I was fascinated by that film. Very arthouse, very experimental. So I like that that exists. On Paul Thomas Anderson films, one battle after another would be in my bottom, like way down in the bottom of my list. Oh, I liked it. Because, listen, there were aspects of it I liked. But I think people like it for the wrong reason. I think it appeals to the left because they think it's like a rallying cry kind of a film about this moment in time. they think it's actually anti-right. What I took from it was horseshoe theory all the extremists are giant losers Sure With nothing going on in their life The left and the right are both idiots on this like horseshoe theory when like both extremes are retarded. I do think that's fair. I mean, it's about how hard it is to sort of live these principles all the time that like, you know, like DiCaprio, he's part of this revolutionary movement, but there are indications …”
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The film 'Begonia' critiques political activism, revealing that many participants, like Leonardo DiCaprio's character, are more interested in personal gain than genuine change. The discussion highlights how privilege allows them to engage in movements without real commitment, contrasting with true believers like Tiana Taylor's character. This layered analysis questions the authenticity of activism in a society driven by ego and status.
“… best director. Yeah. That's my upset pick because I mean, and frankly, I kind of would agree with that. I, I, this is not even like the top five of Paul Thomas Anderson movies. And so, so him, him winning for this feels like a lifetime achievement award more than like, uh, like an actual reference to the nature of this film, which is, is not one of his better ones. Well, you know, unless you have anything more to say about the Oscars, I got nothing. I'm, I'm all out. I've emptied the clip over here. Really bad films,”
“… is a sentimentality built into the Oscars where an older star deserves his or her time. I think if you're going to be an upset, that might be it. Here's my upset pick. my upset pick is one battle after another wins best picture, but Ryan Coogler wins best director. Yeah. That's my upset pick because I mean, and frankly, I kind of would agree with that. I, I, this is not even like the top five of Paul Thomas Anderson movies. And so, so him, him winning for this feels like a lifetime achievement award more than like, uh, like an actual reference to the nature of this film, which is, is not one of his better ones. Well, you know, unless you have anything more to say about the Oscars, I got nothing. I'm, I'm all out. I've emptied the clip over here. Really bad films,”
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This year's Oscars could see unexpected wins, with one host suggesting that Ryan Coogler might snag Best Director for 'One Battle After Another.' Despite the buzz, many films have left viewers disappointed, particularly 'Hamnet,' which was criticized for its pretentiousness. The conversation dives into the unpredictability of the Oscars and the frustration over certain performances, especially Sean Penn's.
“… psychology behind it and that's really also what was left out of the show have you ever have you ever um heard the story of I'm gonna mess up is it Anderson Bonita is her first name NBC journalist who got lured in by this doctor who said yes figured out a way to do prosthetic, Bonita Alexander, to do prosthetic tracheas on people. And long story short, he was a big fraud. And he convinced her that they were going to go and be married in Rome by the Pope even though she was divorced And also she she a news woman You can find more cynical mofos than news producers And she got lured in And and what …”
“… me through this sort of nightmarish journey about getting manipulated over time and really trying to, you know, as honestly as I could. even in places where I felt it didn't reflect well on me to help people understand how this happens and also the psychology behind it and that's really also what was left out of the show have you ever have you ever um heard the story of I'm gonna mess up is it Anderson Bonita is her first name NBC journalist who got lured in by this doctor who said yes figured out a way to do prosthetic, Bonita Alexander, to do prosthetic tracheas on people. And long story short, he was a big fraud. And he convinced her that they were going to go and be married in Rome by the Pope even though she was divorced And also she she a news woman You can find more cynical mofos than news producers And she got lured in And and what she said at the end Sarma is something that you of our interview, you might relate to, which was, because she's also very smart. He needed her to be smart because that's where the Jones came from. Like it wasn't going to be fun for him if she were to use a mark. Yes. I mean, part of what I think part of why this can happen is because certainly, you …”
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Even the most intelligent individuals can be victims of manipulation, as seen in Sarma's story and the case of journalist Bonita Alexander. Despite their sophistication, they can be lured into deceitful relationships by con artists who thrive on the thrill of the takedown. This highlights the importance of understanding the psychology behind manipulation to protect oneself from such predatory behaviors.
“… there's about to be a twist for next episode next episode okay so things continue to be very heated between sandoval and johnny when johnny and paul are going to sit in their respective chairs and this goes on for a while between johnny and tom sandoval Johnny should have blamed Ashley She's not here to defend herself Blame Ashley Ashley wanted me to put you up Tom I didn't want to but I was pressured by my alliance it was Ashley She's not here lie Tom You lie about this woman It's not I know it I know he cannot perceive lying about a woman But like for me Tom the answer was right there …”
“… rooster it was just like oh shit what is this you know i mean the hand the hand was in the pizza box so they just do stuff like this so when joe mckell is knocking shit over in his house i just figured okay well yeah he's about to give somebody a power there's about to be a twist for next episode next episode okay so things continue to be very heated between sandoval and johnny when johnny and paul are going to sit in their respective chairs and this goes on for a while between johnny and tom sandoval Johnny should have blamed Ashley She's not here to defend herself Blame Ashley Ashley wanted me to put you up Tom I didn't want to but I was pressured by my alliance it was Ashley She's not here lie Tom You lie about this woman It's not I know it I know he cannot perceive lying about a woman But like for me Tom the answer was right there blame somebody else I think the toothpaste is out of the tube at this point after the first fight. And I think that this is just like we're getting our last licks in. I mean, obviously, at this point, Tom definitely knows that that they're getting rid of Johnny here. So we might as well go at it a little bit longer here. Yeah. Not a great move by …”
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In the latest episode of 'House of Villains', tensions escalate between Tom Sandoval and Johnny as they face off over accusations and alliances. Johnny attempts to deflect blame onto Ashley, but the dynamics spiral as both men grapple with their emotions and strategies, leading to a dramatic confrontation that foreshadows Johnny's impending exit from the game.
“… the best editors of all time. I mean, everybody just look up his filmography. It's like Robert Altman back in the day when he first started out and Paul Thomas Anderson. Royal Tenenbaums. Yeah, amazing. And really, really brilliant with music. And he and Larry were really incredible teachers and friends. And I know that my very specific mind required things of them, too, that were new for them. But they also really taught me so much. I love the way Dylan took me to task. I mean, like, and vice versa, I think. But with music, he's a very rhythmic editor and incredible with sound. Yeah, the movie has an …”
“… you know it's a really interesting line and a new language also in the music I think but I would say you know I think music is more connected with editorial than it is with cinematography. Dylan is Dylan Titchener, who cut the movie. One of the best editors of all time. I mean, everybody just look up his filmography. It's like Robert Altman back in the day when he first started out and Paul Thomas Anderson. Royal Tenenbaums. Yeah, amazing. And really, really brilliant with music. And he and Larry were really incredible teachers and friends. And I know that my very specific mind required things of them, too, that were new for them. But they also really taught me so much. I love the way Dylan took me to task. I mean, like, and vice versa, I think. But with music, he's a very rhythmic editor and incredible with sound. Yeah, the movie has an incredible pacing.”
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The emotional connection between music and storytelling is crucial in filmmaking, as highlighted in the discussion about 'The Bride' and 'The Last Daughter.' The filmmaker emphasizes that the right score can only be determined once they have a solid cut of the film, revealing the intricate relationship between editing and music selection in creating the film's unique tone.
“Director will be interesting between Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler who directed Sinners. I think that is really where the interest of this ceremony is between those two movies, which are both great. I liked them both. The actor in a leading role nominees are Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Wagner Mora for The Secret Agent, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another, Timothy Chalamet for Marty Supreme here And Patrick wrote in to ask, is Leonardo DiCaprio great? I …”
“Director will be interesting between Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler who directed Sinners. I think that is really where the interest of this ceremony is between those two movies, which are both great. I liked them both. The actor in a leading role nominees are Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Wagner Mora for The Secret Agent, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another, Timothy Chalamet for Marty Supreme here And Patrick wrote in to ask, is Leonardo DiCaprio great? I think he's asking, is he great in this movie? Generally. Is he in the greatness pantheon now, Scott? He's awesome in this movie. And I think he's been in enough good roles where he's up. When he's in a movie, you pay attention generally. You'll give him that. Okay, Cielo? Yeah. He's the best. Yeah? Is he good in this? What is he in here? One Battle …”
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Michael B. Jordan's performance in 'Sinners' is strong enough to overshadow Leonardo DiCaprio's role in a Best Picture contender.
“… famous guitar went for over $14 million. See, that's the kind of piece that Jim Irsay would have bought. So I don't know who else is. I know Paul Allen, the late owner, billionaire, he collected a lot of guitars, I believe. I think he was into music as well. But, yeah, $14.5 million. So David Gilmour on Pink Floyd, Seton, with that guitar? Yeah, I'm not sure which guitar it is that he had, but David Gilmour played Stratocasters for sure. But it was a black Stratocaster, and I think it was played on Pink Floyd. Yeah, Paulie. He sold a lot of other stuff, too, with the Ursae sale. Jack …”
“… guitar for $14.55 million. I was wondering if you took a look at that auction and then maybe a question for the room. What piece of memorabilia, if there was one, would each of you like to have? I didn't look at the auction. I did see that David Gilmour's famous guitar went for over $14 million. See, that's the kind of piece that Jim Irsay would have bought. So I don't know who else is. I know Paul Allen, the late owner, billionaire, he collected a lot of guitars, I believe. I think he was into music as well. But, yeah, $14.5 million. So David Gilmour on Pink Floyd, Seton, with that guitar? Yeah, I'm not sure which guitar it is that he had, but David Gilmour played Stratocasters for sure. But it was a black Stratocaster, and I think it was played on Pink Floyd. Yeah, Paulie. He sold a lot of other stuff, too, with the Ursae sale. Jack Kerouac, the writer, the original transcript of the book, On the Road, sold for $12 million.”
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Jim Irsay's recent memorabilia auction shattered records, including David Gilmour's iconic Pink Floyd guitar selling for an astounding $14.55 million. The auction also featured other significant items like Jack Kerouac's original manuscript of 'On the Road' for $12 million. This raises the question: what piece of memorabilia would you want to own?
“… And it's edited by Dylan Titchener, who is PTA's longtime editor. He hasn't worked with them on the last couple of movies, but he edited all of Paul Thomas Anderson's classics. So I found that there was like a level of craft here while also feeling like it's really chopped up. And they're kind of like on this journey through America in the 1930s. you know also a huge homage to bonnie and clive that's intrinsic to this story too and it starts to just feel like really episodic about an hour in and then you feel the weight of it bagging down but when the movie is kind of like stroking its chin all the way up …”
“… do. And to me, what I found to be the good parts of Joker. And part of the reason for that is the movie is shot by Lauren Schur, who shot both of the Joker movies. And the music is by Hildeir Guana-Deter. And she did this music for the Joker movies. And it's edited by Dylan Titchener, who is PTA's longtime editor. He hasn't worked with them on the last couple of movies, but he edited all of Paul Thomas Anderson's classics. So I found that there was like a level of craft here while also feeling like it's really chopped up. And they're kind of like on this journey through America in the 1930s. you know also a huge homage to bonnie and clive that's intrinsic to this story too and it starts to just feel like really episodic about an hour in and then you feel the weight of it bagging down but when the movie is kind of like stroking its chin all the way up until the me too finale which i did not enjoy um i kind of enjoyed it i kind of enjoyed it like spinning its wheels about what it thinks it is and trying to like use a 80 million dollar studio movie to be Like, how do I really feel about the way that female characters are supposed to be in movies? I don't know. I think that there was something like …”
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Despite its flaws, 'The Bride' sparks intriguing discussions about female representation in film. The movie, reminiscent of 'Joker,' features a unique artistic approach but suffers from pacing issues and underutilized talent. Ultimately, it raises questions about the role of female characters in cinema, making for a thought-provoking experience.
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