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EP363: What can we learn from Super Bowl Commercials?

2024/02/22

Remember when Super Bowl ads used to be great and memorable? They’re not anymore. Ken discusses why and how some lessons can be applied to writing in general. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/levine today to get 10% off your first month! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP362: The 10 Second Rule

2024/02/15

Brevity is key in comedy and Ken’s radio background helped him learn that lesson. As a result he developed the “10 Second Rule.” Listen and see what that’s all about. More podcasts at WAVE: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP361: Mark Steines Part 2

2024/02/08

Mark Steines has had a long and wildly successful career in broadcast journalism. This week we learn how he got into the business, his crazy big break, interviewing celebrities, and much more. More podcasts at WAVE: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP360: Meet Mark Steines

2024/02/01

Mark Steines is a broadcast journalist who spent 17 years at ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT and 6 years hosting HOME & FAMILY on the Hallmark Channel. He also handles a unique assignment — hosting the Rose Parade. That’s what he and Ken discuss this week along with a great story about Elizabeth Montgomery and Vin Scully. You’re going to want to listen for that alone. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP359: The Royal Reception for SUITS

2024/01/25

In part two of Ken’s interview with SUITS creator, Aaron Korsh, they delve into casting, attending the royal wedding of one of its co-stars, the Netflix rating explosion, and the future of SUITS. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/levine today to get 10% off your first month! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP358: Meet SUITS creator, Aaron Korsh

2024/01/18

SUITS became a ratings juggernaut when it landed on Netflix. Meet the creator, Aaron Korsh, hear the origin story, and how a half-hour comedy writer became a one-hour drama writer. Oh, and there’s Meghan Markle stuff in there too. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/levine today to get 10% off your first month! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP357: Another Free Association Podcast

2024/01/11

What better way to begin a year of uncertainty than with a podcast where you have no idea where it’s going? It starts with a tribute to Tommy Smothers and ventures off into parts unknown. Feel adventurous? More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP356: MASH: The Comedy that Changed Television

2023/12/21

On January 1st at 8 pm Fox will air a two-hour documentary on MASH. Ken talks with the filmmaker, John Scheinfeld, and the two discuss the project and why MASH has resonated with so many people for so many years. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP355: Jingle Minus The Bells

2023/12/14

As people get nostalgic for their hometowns this holiday season, Ken presents maybe his strangest episode ever. It’s a montage of vintage radio station jingles that hopefully will jog some fond memories of where you grew up. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP354: The new FRASIER

2023/12/07

As a former FRASIER writer/director/consultant, Ken offers his views on the new series. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP353: My Role Models

2023/11/30

This week Ken discusses his role models and how they served his development and process. Also, is it possible to meet your role models? More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP352: Dealing with Judy Garland, Sinatra, Sammy and others

2023/11/23

Part 2 of Ken’s discussion with producer George Schlatter yields tasty Hollywood dish from the Golden Days. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4.8 out of 5

454 reviews

BrianK91 2023/10/24

Great Podcast - One of my favorites

Ken's podcast compliments his exellent blog "By Ken Levine". He is a long time Hollywood writer/ director / showrunner that has been involved is sever...

Dog father 05 2023/04/15

Fun and Interesting

Ken Levine has to have one of the most varied backgrounds of any podcaster: TV and Movie Writer, TV Director, Playwright, DJ, and baseball announcer....

Iluser 2023/03/05

Fun

Very entertaining. A nice break from true crime.

Win4Chick 2023/03/02

My One Can’t Miss Podcast

I listen to a lot of podcasts every week but Hollywood & Levine is the only one I can’t wait to hear each Wednesday when Renaissance Man, Ken Levine, ...

babe3538 2022/09/23

My Favorite Podcast!

I enjoy your podcasts. You are so interesting and your voice is excellent ! Thank you! I love your podcasts!❤️

Shtein2000 2022/06/09

A Must-Listen for all Current and Future Entertainment Professionals

As someone who has worked in the “biz” my entire professional life, “Hollywood & Levine” is the real deal! Honest, funny and insightful anecdotes fro...

(Mario500) 2022/07/06

A Review of "Hollywood & Levine"

I had found certain parts of what I had believed to had been certain installments of this "Hollywood & Levine" to had been vulgar (or profane) , unnec...

Podcast Addict2 2021/09/20

How I found it I do not know but I like it

Probably a glitch in the search engine of my favorit podcast app which is definitely not made by Apple led me to this podcast. I listened to a bunch ...

Jonh1111 2021/11/08

Used to be a weekly listener

I have been a fan of Ken and he is a great and personable host. There is a lot to like about this podcast, but after jokingly wishing for the death of...

Park Village PQ 2021/08/13

Always Interesting and Fresh

Ken never disappoints his blog readers or his podcast listeners. I have no idea how he does it, day in and day out over the years. He obviously ha...

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