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The Business

Kim Masters, Matt Belloni, Lucas Shaw

Booking Overview

An entertainment-industry news and interview show featuring recurring conversations with established directors, producers, writers, actors, and documentary filmmakers, alongside analysis from entertainment journalists. Agencies could credibly pitch prominent film and television creators, executives, journalists, and subject-matter experts with notable credits, current projects, or meaningful industry expertise; booking is likely difficult.

Metrics

Episodes: 1048

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 531.0k subscribers

Instagram: 247.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kcrwwebmaster@gmail.com

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Host

Kim Masters - Award-winning journalist covering the film and television business for The Hollywood Reporter.

Matt Belloni - Entertainment journalist and industry analyst specializing in film, television, studios, and major media-business developments.

Lucas Shaw - Entertainment journalist and media-business analyst covering film, television, streaming, and the companies shaping the industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established directors, producers, writers, actors, documentary filmmakers, entertainment executives, and media analysts with notable credits, prominent current projects, or significant expertise in film and television business.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized film or television credits, Major studio, network, or streaming projects, Award nominations or wins, Notable documentary or series releases, Established expertise in entertainment-business developments

Recent Guest Discussions

Lance Oppenheim - His Collaborative Filmmaking Style, Subjects Consumed By Their Own Fantasies, And How He Connected With Director Darren Aronofsky.

Lilly Wachowski - Making Bound, Working With Producer Dino De Laurentiis, And The Sisters' Path From Carpentry Jobs To The Matrix.

Eric Goode - His Transition From Hospitality To Documentary Filmmaking, Reptile Smuggling, Animal Conservation, Self-financing Projects, And Netflix.

Desi Lydic - Her Rise At The Daily Show, The Development Of Desi Lydic Foxplains, And The Show's Post-trevor Noah Hosting Rotation.

Recent Topics

Business, Film Industry, TV, Streaming, Media Mergers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Business
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Van Dyke Parks on Brian Wilson, Hollywood, and the authority of failure

October 09, 2026

This week, Van Dyke Parks sits down with The Business showrunner Joshua Farnham to look back at a career that stretches from childhood acting to collaborating with Brian Wilson, and scoring films for Jack Nicholson. He also recalls his first arranging job, The Bare Necessities for Disney’s The Jungle Book, and how Harry Nilsson talked him into spending five months in Malta for Robert Altman’s Popeye. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni sort through who’s in and who’s ou...

Malcolm McDowell on the director who changed his life

October 02, 2026

This week, Kim Masters speaks with actor Malcolm McDowell about his six-decade career and the long journey to finally making his latest film, the western Last Train to Fortune. McDowell reflects on his friendship with mentor and director Lindsay Anderson, shares stories from the set of Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, and looks back at the chaotic production of Caligula, including how Penthouse founder Bob Guccione took control of the film and added unsimulated material in post pro...

Sharon Horgan finds the comedy in 'Youth'

September 25, 2026

This week, Kim Masters speaks with Sharon Horgan about her HBO series Youth. The writer, actor and producer reflects on taking control of her career by creating her own material, building the production company Merman, and working across broadcast networks and streaming platforms. Horgan also explains why she returned to the idea for Youth after years spent making Bad Sisters, and how a brief pitch to HBO quickly turned into a green light.   Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni process Califor...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Business
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How do I get in touch with The Business?

The Business is hosted by Kim Masters and Matt Belloni. Its publicly listed email is kcrwwebmaster@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Business?

The publicly listed email for The Business: kcrwwebmaster@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Business have?

Podseeker estimates The Business reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Business?

The Business typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established directors, producers, writers, actors, documentary filmmakers, entertainment executives, and media analysts with notable credits, prominent current projects, or significant expertise in film and television business. Common among recent guests: Recognized film or television credits; Major studio, network, or streaming projects; Award nominations or wins. Recent guests include Lance Oppenheim, Lilly Wachowski, and Eric Goode.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Film Industry, TV, Streaming, and Media Mergers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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