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Hollywood, but make it real. Fun, authentic conversations with the people who make the stuff we love — and the friends I’ve been lucky enough to make along the way. I’ve spent the past 20 years as a Hollywood producer having what’s known as “general meetings” — one-on-one sit-downs with actors, writers, and filmmakers. These personal and creative conversations have always been my favorite part of the job — the moments when the glossy version of Hollywood drops away and you connect with the real person across from you. So now, I’m bringing that to life as a podcast. Each week on General Meeting with Becky Sloviter, I sit down with smart, funny, and talented friends — actors and writers who have made us laugh and cry, and filmmakers who inspire us — for real conversations about creativity, connection, and everything in between. My hope is that these chats will help us all feel a little more connected — and a little less alone. Because we’re all going through it these days — but as the iconic Penny Lane says in my third favorite movie of all time: “Famous people are just more interesting.” Welcome to General Meeting with Becky Sloviter.

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Ry Russo-Young: On Her Deeply Personal Documentary Nuclear Family and Her Indie Filmmaking Roots

2026/02/03

This week, Becky sits down with a true artist: filmmaker and documentarian Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, Call Her Alex, BEFORE I FALL). Ry shares the backstory behind her deeply personal, Peabody-nominated documentary Nuclear Family—from the origins of the project to the complex, often therapeutic experience of making a film about the landmark legal case she found herself at the center of when she was just 9 years old. (This is mostly a spoiler-free conversation and Nuclear Family is available on HBO Max.) Ry is also an accomplished narrative filmmaker and reflects on her path—from her indie roots in New York City to making studio movies—and the creative influences that have shaped her work along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Carnahan: On Directing Matt Damon & Ben Affleck in THE RIP, Behind-the-Scenes of His Hit Netflix Thriller, and Super Bowl Excitement

2026/01/27

WHAT AN HONOR. For Episode 21, Becky is joined by an old friend—who just happens to be the filmmaker behind the biggest movie on the planet, Netflix’s THE RIP, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Writer/director Joe Carnahan (THE GREY, NARC, SMOKIN' ACES) sits down with Becky for his first interview following the film's huge opening weekend—and for their first in-person hang in over 20 years—breaking down the making of his latest propulsive, tense, and emotional thriller. The conversation also veers, inevitably, into Super Bowl talk, their shared love of MIDNIGHT RUN (we are who we are), and a little reminiscing about the old days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randall Park: On Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off The Boat, and Directing His First Film, Shortcomings

2026/01/20

This week, Becky is joined by her pal Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat) - actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around comedy MVP. They dive into his winding, unexpected path to becoming an actor, his creative partnership with longtime friend Ali Wong on their hit Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe, and the pivotal experience of directing his first feature, Shortcomings, for Sony Pictures Classics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shawn Simmons: On Wayne, Eenie Meanie and the Shared Lunacy of Boston and Philadelphia Sports Fans

2026/01/13

This week, Becky welcomes acclaimed writer/director Shawn Simmons, who also happens to be the creator of one of her all-time favorite TV shows, Wayne. They chat about Shawn’s journey from his bootstrap upbringing in Brockton, Massachusetts to landing on the Paramount lot right after college, the life-changing experience of making his masterpiece, Wayne - and the surreal moment when he found out the network was canceled (not the show…the network!) before he could make a second season, and what it was like directing his first big-budget feature film last year, Eenie Meanie. Plus, Becky and Shawn bond over the shared lunacy of Boston and Philadelphia sports fans—and why they’re both strangely grateful for that specific brand of insanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tamra Davis: On Directing Comedy Legends Sandler, Rock & Chappelle and Balancing Hollywood and Motherhood

2026/01/06

To kick off 2026, Becky sits down with her friend (and boy-mom role model), pioneering filmmaker, music video director and documentarian Tamra Davis (Billy Madison, Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child). In this wide-ranging and inspiring conversation, they dig into Tamra's amazing experience directing Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle in their iconic early films, the realities of juggling working motherhood in Hollywood, and how she's built a lasting, influential career on her own terms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Siara: On Palm Springs, Sundance and the Eternal Inspiration of Jurassic Park

2025/12/30

To close out 2025, Becky is joined by one of her favorite collaborators: acclaimed screenwriter Andy Siara (Palm Springs, The Resort). The two reminisce about their experience making the 2020 romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist "Palm Springs" - from its record-breaking sale to Neon and Hulu at the Sundance Film Festival to the undeniable magic Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti brought to the film - and how a nod to "Jurassic Park" somehow makes its way into everything Andy creates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jana Schmieding: On Indigenous Joy, Reservation Dogs, and Her Enduring Love of John Candy

2025/12/23

This week, Becky welcomes one of her funniest pals: actress, writer, comedian and podcaster Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls, Reservation Dogs) for a conversation about her path to Hollywood — from teaching middle school to pay for improv classes to starring opposite Ed Helms in a hit Peacock sitcom. Jana and Becky also dig into why comedy is so often undervalued (and so hard to pull off), the importance of Indigenous joy and its central role in Sage-Based Wisdom, the comedy podcast Jana co-hosts, and why John Candy’s movies remain endlessly inspiring and relevant today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Witaske: On The Bear, Throwing Out the First Pitch at Wrigley, His Sobriety Journey and Love of Phish

2025/12/16

This week, Becky is joined by her pal, actor and writer Chris Witaske (The Bear, Chicago Party Aunt) for a wide-ranging conversation about his early days at Chicago’s legendary Second City, his journey to sobriety, what it’s meant to be an original cast member of The Bear, and why he’s spent a lifetime defending his love of Phish. Plus, Chris flips the script and turns the questions on Becky for a candid conversation about the current state of Hollywood (spoiler alert: she has MUCH to say). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Miller Rogen: On Female Friendship, Soulmate Dogs, and Alzheimer’s Advocacy

2025/12/09

In this week's inspiring and heartwarming episode, Becky is joined by her friend Lauren Miller Rogen (Like Father, For a Good Time, Call...) - writer, director, producer and philanthropist - as they chat about everything from her passion for female-friendship movies to her advocacy, fundraising and support of caregivers in the fight against Alzheimer’s through Hilarity for Charity, the nonprofit she co-founded with her husband Seth, and the deep bond she and Becky share over their connection to their respective soulmate dogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey Wilson: On Happy Endings, Real Housewives Fandom and Her Incredible Memoir The Wreckage of My Presence

2025/12/02

For the lucky 13th episode, Becky welcomes the effervescent and hilarious Casey Wilson (Happy Endings, Saturday Night Live) - actor, writer, and Real Housewives aficionado - for a wide-ranging conversation about the devoted fandom of the Bitch Sesh podcast franchise she co-hosts with Danielle Schneider, the iconic sitcom that introduced Casey to the love of her life, and the enduring power of her acclaimed memoir The Wreckage of My Presence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Shapiro: On The Bear, Working With Kate Winslet, and Launching a Philly Soft Pretzel Empire

2025/11/25

In honor of Thanksgiving, as Becky heads home for her 30th high school reunion (what?! how???) —this week’s episode is extra fun and extra personal as she sits down with one of her oldest friends, actor and entrepreneur Adam Shapiro (The Bear, Never Have I Ever). They reminisce about growing up in their beloved Abington, Pennsylvania, Adam's Hollywood journey through Oscar-nominated films, acclaimed TV shows and hanging with his pal Kate Winslet, and how a serendipitous shout out from Ryan Seacrest sparked his incredible pandemic-born business, inspired by a classic Philadelphia delicacy. GO BIRDS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis: On It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, A Man on the Inside and Taylor Swift

2025/11/18

For Episode 11, Becky sits down with her pal Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, A Man on the Inside) for a conversation about Sunny’s record-breaking 20-years-and-counting run, the return of Mike Schur’s acclaimed hit Netflix show and working with the incomparable Ted Danson, and the serendipitous Taylor Swift hang that led to Mary Elizabeth starring in the Anti-Hero music video. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jodi Balfour: From The Crown to Ted Lasso to Her Directorial Debut

2025/11/11

For Episode 10, Becky is joined by her friend, the magnificent actor and filmmaker Jodi Balfour (The Crown, Ted Lasso), for a wide-ranging conversation about falling in love with performing during her childhood in South Africa, portraying the iconic Jackie Kennedy on The Crown, and building an inclusive, collaborative space as she steps behind the camera to direct her first feature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyler Hoechlin: On Superman, Trading Baseball for Acting, and Starting His Career with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman

2025/11/04

For Episode Nine, Becky finally invites a guy onto the podcast — her good friend, fan-favorite actor Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, ROAD TO PERDITION). They chat about kicking off his career with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman (no pressure), walking away from a promising baseball career for acting, and what it’s really like to wear the world’s most famous cape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Klein: On Big Mouth, Midlife, Motherhood, and the ’86 Mets

2025/10/28

This week, Becky welcomes her longtime friend, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer and actor Jessi Klein (Big Mouth, Inside Amy Schumer) to trace her path from Comedy Central executive to critically acclaimed showrunner to New York Times bestselling author of "I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood" and everything in between, including why the '86 Mets are almost 90% of Jessi's personality and the indisputable fact that the best Beckys are from Philadelphia. 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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Soulroses 2025/12/04

Carole Lombard to play Becky in the movie!

GENERAL MEETING is the kind of hangout that feels like Billy Wilder returned to get some ragged podcasts about Hollywood into shape! Breezy, ebullient...

★★★★★

AlexisLunaKarma 2025/11/19

The show we didn’t know we needed…so much!!!

Such an awesomely binge-worthy podcast. Becky is so relatable and her guests always strike the perfect balance between vulnerable authenticity and dis...

★★★★★

Tinker in LA 2025/10/24

Fantastic!

Love the energy! So nice to hear the female energy and hear such interesting and honest interviews! Was super excited to add this show to my line up!

★★★★★

okay pkay 2025/10/09

So good

Becky is such a natural interviewer and story teller. Funny and inviting, she draws out the best from each of her guests, drawing you in to their cour...

★★★★★

EJ Etlen 2025/10/03

Make this podcast your weekly appointment!!!!

Becky gets it. As a Gen Xer, I love how she brings sharp insight, humor, and authenticity to conversations that reflect both where we came from and wh...

★★★★★

Maya and Zoe 2025/09/25

New obsession!

I am obsessed with this new podcast. It’s like eavesdropping on your cool, older sister and her friends in the 90s if that makes sense? I wait impat...

★★★★★

LaxMom20 2025/09/16

Actually Addictive

Nostalgic, but somehow so relevant. I actually can’t just have it on in the background, because I get so into the conversation!

★★★★★

kB!!!! 2025/09/10

Great

Becky is fun and informative. Perfect podcast!

★★★★★

JMATTSDS 2025/09/09

Love this!

If you want the inside scoop with valuable takeaways listen to this! Becky is beloved in the industry!