Podcast Archive · 2004–2007

DVD Talk Radio

Among the first genre-specific podcasts ever produced — launched months before Apple added podcast support to iTunes. Interviews with filmmakers, actors, musicians, and industry figures from the world of home entertainment.

A note on this archive: DVD Talk Radio originally lived at dvdtalkradio.com. These recordings have been preserved and re-hosted here at kleinman.com as a permanent archive of one of podcasting's earliest shows. All original episodes were produced and hosted by Geoffrey Kleinman.

About DVD Talk Radio

In February 2004, Geoffrey Kleinman posted an audio interview about Blu-Ray and High-Definition on DVD Talk — months before the term "podcast" was coined. This was followed in April 2004 with an interview with Paul Feig and Judd Apatow about "Freaks and Geeks." In January 2005, DVD Talk Radio officially launched as a regular show with its premiere episode: an interview with Henry Rollins. The show's RSS feed became one of the first third-party feeds on MyYahoo.com. DVD Talk Radio ran until the site's sale to Internet Brands in late 2007, producing dozens of interviews that captured a pivotal era in home entertainment — the format wars, the indie film boom, and the rise of online media.

2004
001
Blu-Ray and High-Definition — A DVD Talk Audio Interview
February 2004
One of the earliest audio recordings posted on DVD Talk — a discussion of the emerging Blu-Ray and High-Definition disc formats, recorded months before the term "podcast" was widely known.
002
Freaks and Geeks — A Talk With Paul Feig and Judd Apatow
April 2004
An interview with Paul Feig and Judd Apatow about "Freaks and Geeks," the beloved cult television series that launched the careers of Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jason Segel.
2005
003
Interview with Henry Rollins
January 19, 2005
The premiere episode of DVD Talk Radio. Musician, spoken word artist, and actor Henry Rollins discusses his work in film and home entertainment.
004
DVD Talk Radio Episode
February 17, 2005
Weekly episode featuring DVD reviews and recommendations.
005
DVD Talk Radio Episode
March 3, 2005
Weekly episode featuring DVD reviews and recommendations.
006
Weekly Picks
January 25, 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman's weekly picks for notable DVD releases.
007
Weekly Picks
January 31, 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman's weekly picks for notable DVD releases.
008
Pre-Sundance Report
January 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman prepares for the Sundance Film Festival with pre-event commentary.
009
Pre-Sundance Report #2
January 2005
Additional pre-event coverage from the Sundance Film Festival.
010
Sundance Report #1
January 2005
Live from Sundance Film Festival with coverage of premiering films and industry happenings.
011
Interview with Alex Gibney — Enron
January 2005
Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney discusses his acclaimed film "Enron: Smartest Guys in the Room."
012
Interview with Errol Morris
January 2005
Legendary documentary filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his work and approach to filmmaking.
013
Interview with John Landis
January 2005
Filmmaker John Landis, known for "An American Werewolf in London" and "Trading Places," discusses his career.
014
Interview with John Waters
January 2005
Cult filmmaker John Waters discusses his transgressive cinema and approach to independent filmmaking.
015
Interview with Stan Lee
January 2005
Comic book legend Stan Lee discusses the film adaptations of superhero characters and the evolution of comics.
016
Interview with Oliver Stone
February 2005
Acclaimed director Oliver Stone discusses his films and filmmaking philosophy.
017
Interview with Neil Marshall
February 2005
Director Neil Marshall discusses action filmmaking and his work in the industry.
018
Interview with Craig Brewer
February 2005
Director Craig Brewer discusses his films and indie filmmaking.
019
Interview with Frank Miller
February 2005
Comic book artist and writer Frank Miller discusses his work and adaptations to film.
020
Interview with George A. Romero
February 2005
Horror filmmaking legend George A. Romero discusses his iconic films and influence on cinema.
021
Interview with Joss Whedon
February 2005
Creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" discusses his television work and films.
022
Interview with Kevin Smith
February 2005
Independent filmmaker Kevin Smith discusses his films and approach to independent cinema.
023
Batman Begins Review
June 2005
DVD Talk Radio reviews the summer blockbuster "Batman Begins."
024
War of the Worlds Review
June 2005
DVD Talk Radio reviews Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds."
025
The Island Review
July 2005
DVD Talk Radio reviews "The Island" starring Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor.
026
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review
August 2005
DVD Talk Radio reviews Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
027
Star Wars: Episode III Review
May 2005
DVD Talk Radio discusses the release of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."
028
Star Wars: Episode III Review
May 2005
DVD Talk Radio provides an in-depth review of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."
029
Sundance Final Report
January 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman's final report from the Sundance Film Festival covering memorable premieres and industry trends.
2006
030
Interview with Bill Paxton
2006
Actor Bill Paxton discusses his film career and work in various genres.
031
Interview with Bruce Campbell
2006
Actor Bruce Campbell discusses his iconic roles and cult film status.
032
Interview with Bobcat Goldthwait
2006
Comedian and actor Bobcat Goldthwait discusses his career in comedy and film.
033
Interview with Chan-wook Park
2006
Korean filmmaker Chan-wook Park discusses his acclaimed film "Oldboy" and his approach to cinema.
034
Interview with Chris Gorak
2006
Director Chris Gorak discusses his film work and directing approach.
035
Interview with Caveh Zahedi
2006
Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi discusses his experimental and provocative film work.
036
Interview with Darren Lynn Bousman
2006
Director Darren Lynn Bousman discusses horror filmmaking and the "SAW" franchise.
037
Interview with Eli Roth
2006
Horror director Eli Roth discusses extreme filmmaking and his work in the genre.
038
Interview with Dana Brown
2006
Documentary filmmaker Dana Brown discusses his film work and approach to documentary.
039
Interview with Gilbert Gottfried
2006
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried discusses his career in comedy and entertainment.
040
Interview with Harry Reems
2006
Actor Harry Reems discusses his lengthy career in entertainment.
041
Interview with John and Janet Pierson
2006
Independent filmmakers John and Janet Pierson discuss their work in indie cinema.
042
Interview with Judy Irving
2006
Documentary filmmaker Judy Irving discusses her film work.
043
Interview with Leonard Maltin
2006
Film critic Leonard Maltin discusses cinema history and film evaluation.
044
Interview with Lloyd Kaufman
2006
B-movie legend Lloyd Kaufman discusses his career creating low-budget cult films.
045
Interview with Mike Rowe
2006
Television host Mike Rowe discusses his career in media and entertainment.
046
Interview with Miranda July
2006
Artist and filmmaker Miranda July discusses her experimental approach to film and performance art.
047
Interview with Paul Provenza
2006
Comedian and filmmaker Paul Provenza discusses comedy and film.
048
Interview with Peter Weir
2006
Acclaimed director Peter Weir discusses his filmmaking career and notable films.
049
Interview with Sarah Silverman
2006
Comedian Sarah Silverman discusses her comedy career and work in film and television.
050
Interview with Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan
2006
Documentary filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan discuss their collaboration and film work.
051
SAW Interview
October 2006
DVD Talk Radio interviews the creators of the horror franchise "SAW."
052
Notable DVDs - February 14
February 14, 2006
DVD Talk Radio highlights notable DVD releases for Valentine's Day.
053
Brad Bird — Ratatouille DVD Talk
2006
Director Brad Bird discusses the Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" and its DVD release.
054
The Incredibles Interview
2006
DVD Talk Radio discusses Pixar's animated film "The Incredibles."
055
Meet the Robinsons DVD Talk
2006
DVD Talk Radio discusses the animated film "Meet the Robinsons."
056
Hot Fuzz Interview
2006
DVD Talk Radio discusses the action-comedy film "Hot Fuzz."
057
Kevin Smith — Clerks 2 Interview
2006
Filmmaker Kevin Smith discusses his sequel "Clerks 2" in an extended interview.
058
Grover Crisp — Major Dundee Interview
2006
Film restoration expert Grover Crisp discusses the restoration of Sam Peckinpah's "Major Dundee."
059
Stripes — Ivan Reitman Interview
2006
Producer Ivan Reitman discusses the film "Stripes" and its DVD release.
060
Zoe Bell — Double Dare Interview
2006
Stunt performer and actress Zoe Bell discusses her documentary "Double Dare."
061
Inside the Male Intellect
2006
DVD Talk Radio episode exploring a film or documentary about male psychology.
062
EVP Interview
2006
DVD Talk Radio discusses Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) and a related documentary.
2007
063
Bradley Beesley — Flaming Lips Documentary
2007
Filmmaker Bradley Beesley discusses his documentary about the psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips.
064
Shane Carruth — Primer Interview
2007
Filmmaker Shane Carruth discusses his complex sci-fi film "Primer."
065
Scott Dacko Interview
2007
DVD Talk Radio interviews Scott Dacko.
066
James L. Brooks Interview
2007
Producer and creator James L. Brooks discusses his career in television and film.
067
Brett Ratner Interview
2007
Director Brett Ratner discusses his blockbuster films and directing style.
068
John Flansburg — They Might Be Giants
2007
Musician John Flansburg from the band They Might Be Giants discusses music and entertainment.
069
Chris Pontious — Wild Boyz DVD Talk
2007
DVD Talk Radio discusses the film or show "Wild Boyz" with Chris Pontious.
070
Chris Pirillo Show — DVD Talk Radio
2007
Cross-promotion episode with tech personality Chris Pirillo discussing media and entertainment.
071
DVD Talk Radio — January 19, 2005
January 19, 2005
Early episode from DVD Talk Radio's inaugural period.
072
DVD Talk Radio — Bits and Extras #2
February 10, 2005
Special "Bits and Extras" bonus episode with additional content and discussions.
073
Reel Intro — January 23, 2005
January 23, 2005
Introduction to a special themed episode.
074
Reel — Rushmore
2005
DVD Talk Radio feature on Wes Anderson's "Rushmore."
Bonus: Air America Sundance Report
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Sundance Film Festival Report on Air America Radio with Thom Hartmann
January 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman's Sundance Film Festival report, broadcast on Air America Radio's Thom Hartmann Program.

Original Links

DVD Talk Radio episodes were originally hosted at dvdtalkradio.com and accessible via dvdtalk.com/radio/. The original archives page was located at dvdtalk.com/radio/archives.html.