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 early 2004, Geoffrey Kleinman posted an audio interview about Blu-Ray and High-Definition on DVD Talk — a recording that predated the widespread use of the term "podcast." In January 2005, DVD Talk Radio officially launched 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
An early audio interview unpacking the dawn of high-definition media.
002
Freaks and Geeks - A Talk With Paul Feig and Judd Apatow
April 2004
Paul Feig and Judd Apatow look back at their beloved cult television show.
2005
003
DVD Talk Radio: The Forgotten, Nirvana DVD and Friday Night Lights
January 2005
Discussing the latest film releases and a new music DVD.
004
Reel Reviews on DVD Talk Radio
January 2005
Reel Reviews intro segment.
005
DVD Talk Radio: The Lead up To Sundance 2005
January 2005
Previewing the Sundance Film Festival.
006
DVD Talk Radio: This Week's Notable DVDs 1/24-1/30
January 2005
A breakdown of the week's top home video releases.
007
DVD Talk Radio: Sundance Coverage - The Lead Up Pt 2
January 2005
Part 2 of the lead up and preparation for the Sundance Film Festival.
008
DVD Talk Radio: Sundance Film Fest Day 1
January 2005
Day 1 coverage from the Sundance Film Festival.
009
DVD Talk Radio: This Week's Notable DVDs 1/30-2/6
January 2005
Highlighting the most notable releases of the week.
010
DVD Talk Radio Interview With Henry Rollins
January 2005
The premiere episode of DVD Talk Radio. Musician, spoken word artist, and actor Henry Rollins discusses his work in film and home entertainment.
011
DVD Talk Radio: Reel Reviews - Rushmore
February 2005
A deep dive review on Wes Anderson's Rushmore.
012
DVD Talk Radio: Sundance Film Fest Wrap Up
February 2005
Final wrap up and coverage from the Sundance Film Festival.
013
DVD Bits and Extras: Ray, My Architect and What The Bleep
February 2005
A look at the extras included with some high-profile DVD releases.
014
Notable DVDs: Motorcycle Diaries, Saw Donnie Darko and Last Life in The Universe
February 2005
Reviewing some of the top notable DVD releases of the week.
015
DVD Talk Radio: Inside The Male Intellect - An Interview
February 2005
An interview breaking down Inside The Male Intellect.
016
DVD Talk Interview - Saw Director James Wan and Screenwriter Leigh Whannell
February 2005
The creative minds behind the terrifying horror franchise Saw.
017
DVD Talk Radio - Paranoia 1.0, A Tale of Two Sisters and Leonard Part 6
February 2005
A deep dive review on three distinct films.
018
DVD Talk on The Chris Pirillo Show
February 2005
Geoffrey Kleinman appears as a guest on The Chris Pirillo Show.
019
DVD Talk Radio: Ramones Doc, Asian DVDs and A New Home Entertainment Format
March 2005
Discussion on a new format, a Ramones documentary, and Asian cinema.
020
DVD Talk Interview: The Incredibles Director - Brad Bird
March 2005
Brad Bird talks about the mega-hit Pixar film, The Incredibles.
021
DVD Talk Interview: Director Brett Ratner - After The Sunset
March 2005
Brett Ratner discusses directing After The Sunset.
022
DVD Talk Interview: Director James L. Brooks
April 2005
Conversation with legendary director and producer James L. Brooks.
023
DVD Talk Radio: Primer Director Shane Carruth
April 2005
Shane Carruth talks about his incredibly complex sci-fi film, Primer.
024
DVD Talk Radio: John Flansburgh - They Might Be Giants
April 2005
Musician John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants.
025
DVD Talk Radio: Wildboyz Chris Pontius
May 2005
Chris Pontius discusses his hit show Wildboyz.
026
Interview with Bradley Beesley - The Flaming Lips Documentary
May 2005
Bradley Beesley dives into the making of The Fearless Freaks.
027
Ghost Hunting with EVP Experts Tom and Lisa Butler
May 2005
Tom and Lisa Butler discuss electronic voice phenomena.
028
Star Wars Ep 3 Spoiler Free Review
May 2005
Spoiler-free review for Star Wars Episode 3.
029
Star Wars Ep 3 - A 50 Minute In depth Talk On The Film
May 2005
An extensive, 50-minute conversation about Revenge of the Sith.
030
Interview with Lloyd Kaufman & Make Your Own Damn Movie
May 2005
Troma's Lloyd Kaufman offers his independent filmmaking advice.
031
Interview With Double Dare Stuntwoman Zoë Bell
June 2005
Zoë Bell details her incredible career as a stuntwoman.
032
Interview with Ivan Reitman - Stripes: Extended Edition
June 2005
Ivan Reitman talks about the extended edition of Stripes.
033
John Waters - A Dirty Shame Interview
June 2005
The King of Trash, John Waters, stops by for a chat.
034
Batman Begins - Review & Talk
June 2005
Spoiler-free review and discussion of Batman Begins.
035
War of The Worlds - A Spoiler Free Talk and Review
June 2005
Reviewing Steven Spielberg's War of The Worlds.
036
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - Reviewed and Discussed
July 2005
A deep dive into Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
037
The Island - Review and Talk
July 2005
Discussion and review of Michael Bay's The Island.
038
Interview with Errol Morris - The Thin Blue Line and First Person
July 2005
Documentary pioneer Errol Morris talks about his groundbreaking work.
039
Interview with Frank Miller - Sin City
August 2005
Comic creator Frank Miller discusses adapting Sin City for the screen.
040
Emerging Cinema Master: Chan-wook Park - Director of Oldboy
August 2005
Interview with the masterful director behind Oldboy.
041
Interview with Peter Weir
August 2005
Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Weir joins the show.
042
Interview with Dana Brown - Dust to Glory
August 2005
Dana Brown discusses his off-road racing documentary, Dust to Glory.
043
Interview with John Landis
August 2005
A conversation with prolific director John Landis.
044
Interview with Harry Reems - Inside Deep Throat
September 2005
Harry Reems shares his experiences and the legacy of Inside Deep Throat.
045
Grover Crisp on Restoring Sam Peckinpah's Major Dundee
September 2005
Grover Crisp breaks down the intensive restoration process for Major Dundee.
046
Interview with Kevin Smith
September 2005
Filmmaker Kevin Smith makes an appearance.
047
Interview with Bruce Campbell
October 2005
B-movie legend Bruce Campbell joins the show.
048
DVD Talk Interview with Miranda July
October 2005
An interview with filmmaker and artist Miranda July.
049
Interview with George A. Romero
October 2005
The godfather of the modern zombie, George A. Romero.
050
Interview with Leonard Maltin
December 2005
Film historian and critic Leonard Maltin stops by.
051
Interview with Joss Whedon
December 2005
A deep dive into the creative mind of Joss Whedon.
052
Interview with Judy Irving - The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
December 2005
Judy Irving discusses her heartfelt documentary.
2006
053
Interview with Craig Brewer - Hustle and Flow
January 2006
Craig Brewer talks about Hustle and Flow.
054
Interview with Alex Gibney - Enron: The Smartest Guys in The Room
January 2006
Alex Gibney details the massive Enron scandal.
055
Interview With Gilbert Gottfried - Dirty Jokes and The Aristocrats
January 2006
Gilbert Gottfried unloads on dirty jokes and The Aristocrats.
056
Interview With Paul Provenza - The Aristocrats
January 2006
Paul Provenza discusses his hit comedy documentary.
057
Sundance 2006 Special: Interview with Neil Marshall - The Descent
January 2006
Neil Marshall talks about his visceral thriller, The Descent.
058
Sundance 2006 Special: Interview with Chris Gorak - Right at Your Door
February 2006
Interview with Chris Gorak from Sundance 2006.
059
Interview with John and Janet Pierson - Reel Paradise
February 2006
John and Janet Pierson discuss Reel Paradise.
060
Interview with Darren Lynn Bousman - Saw II
February 2006
Director Darren Lynn Bousman goes behind the scenes of Saw II.
061
Interview with Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan - Troublesome Creek & So Much So Fast
February 2006
Documentary filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan discuss their work.
062
Interview with Bill Paxton
April 2006
Actor and director Bill Paxton shares stories from his career.
063
Interview with Eli Roth - Hostel
April 2006
Eli Roth unpacks the making of his horror hit, Hostel.
064
Interview with Sarah Silverman
June 2006
A conversation with comedian Sarah Silverman.
065
Interview with Caveh Zahedi - I Am A Sex Addict
September 2006
Caveh Zahedi discusses his autobiographical film.
066
Interview with Stan Lee
September 2006
Comic book legend Stan Lee stops by the show.
067
Interview with Kevin Smith - Clerks II and An Evening With Kevin Smith II
November 2006
Kevin Smith talks Clerks II and his live Q&A sessions.
2007
068
Interview with Oliver Stone
February 2007
Legendary filmmaker Oliver Stone shares insights from his career.
069
Interview with Bobcat Goldthwait - Sleeping Dogs Lie
April 2007
Bobcat Goldthwait joins the show to discuss Sleeping Dogs Lie.
070
Interview with Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg - Hot Fuzz
April 2007
Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg break down the action and comedy of Hot Fuzz.
071
Interview with Mike Rowe - Dirty Jobs
September 2007
Mike Rowe talks about his hit series Dirty Jobs.
072
Interview with Stephen J. Anderson - Meet The Robinsons
October 2007
Stephen J. Anderson discusses the creative process behind Meet The Robinsons.
073
Interview with Brad Bird - Ratatouille
November 2007
A conversation with Brad Bird diving into the making of Ratatouille.
074
DVD Talk Interview: Scott Dacko - The Insurgents
November 2007
Interview with director Scott Dacko discussing The Insurgents.

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.