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Origins with James Andrew Miller

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After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn't had enough and returns with new interviews to further explore one of the world’s most iconic premium content b… read more

39 Episodes | 2017 - 2024

Introduction to Origins, with James Andrew Miller

August 4th, 2017

2:48

Origins Chapter One: Curb Your Enthusiasm is the first installment of an all-new podcast series by James Andrew Miller, award-winning and best-selling author of the oral history books on ESPN, Saturday Night Live and …

C1: Curb / Ep 5: God’s Sense of Humor

September 6th, 2017

46:23

After six years away, what brought Larry back to Curb? How has the show change the casts' lives? And what is the Curb legacy?

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C1: Curb / Ep 4: So Wrong

September 6th, 2017

42:12

Curb isn’t your typical sitcom. Here’s Why.

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C1: Curb / Ep 3: Dooze It!

September 6th, 2017

39:08

Hide the Kiddies: JB Smoove, Bob Einstein, et al. share stories Curb-wise and otherwise. 

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C1: Curb / Ep 2: Go Further

September 6th, 2017

47:32

Ted Danson, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman and others come clean about their arrivals on Planet Curb.

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C1: Curb / Ep 1: The Lesser Muffin

September 6th, 2017

48:38

Host James Andrew Miller traces Larry David’s comedic roots, and routes, with help from Larry and several of his long time friends.

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ESPN

December 7th, 2017

2:52

Origins Chapter Two: ESPN is the second installment of an all-new podcast series by James Andrew Miller, award-winning journalist and best-selling author of the NYT best selling books on ESPN, Saturday Night Live and …

C2: ESPN / Ep 1: ESPN & Social Media: A Troubled Marriage

December 18th, 2017

1:39:13

“ESPN & Social Media: A Troubled Marriage” examines key events, and reveals candid, personal reflections on the past decade of social media life at ESPN. More than 20 current and former ESPNers tackle topics …

C2: ESPN / Ep 2: Pardon the Interruption: Flaunt All Rules

January 3rd, 2018

1:41:53

If you think Pardon the Interruption was a Kornheiser/Wilbon idea, think again. Episode 2 explains how the show was created, and why it's still …

C2: ESPN / Ep 3: College Game Day: Two Audiences As One

January 10th, 2018

1:24:40

More than 30 years after its launch, College Game Day continues to draw big crowds on screen and campus — begging the question: What is its secret? 

C2: ESPN / Ep 4: 30 for 30: Dreams…Nightmares…Dreams. PART 1

January 17th, 2018

1:30:44

In today’s crowded content universe, how does a new idea break out to become a celebrated brand? What do filmmakers covet most? (Hint: It’s not money). Discover the story behind all the stories care of Barry Levinson, …

C2: ESPN / Ep 5: 30 for 30: Dreams…Nightmares…Dreams. PART 2

January 18th, 2018

1:05:41

The continuation of 30for30: Dreams...Nightmares...Dreams. In today’s crowded content universe, how does a new idea break out to become a celebrated brand? What do filmmakers covet most? (Hint: It’s not money). Discover …

C2: ESPN / Ep 6: SportsCenter: Stars Over Bristol

February 7th, 2018

1:46:16

It started on ESPN’s first night on the air, and remains a vital artery today, but in between there’s been a whole lot of action going on behind the …

C3: Alabama / Ep1: House of Saban

August 8th, 2018

50:00

What makes a champion? Who makes a champion? Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and a front row seat looking at how Nick Saban keeps his Crimson Tide hungry for more…and more…National Championships. 

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C3: Alabama / Ep2: Mind First; Body Second

August 10th, 2018

46:53

How much of Alabama’s success on the field is a product of their efforts off of it? Hear Coach Nick Saban go deep on “The Process” and why Alabama’s …

C3: Alabama / Ep3: When Failure Contributes to Success

August 13th, 2018

45:03

Why does Coach Nick Saban continually evolve a program already at its pinnacle? The answer is more complex than you may think.

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C4: SNL / Ep1: To Trump or Not To Trump

September 21st, 2018

48:32

Since its beginning, Saturday Night Live has tweaked and taunted presidents from both parties and of all shapes and sizes. It’s fair to say, however, that Donald Trump is a more challenging figure for the show than any …

C4: SNL / Ep2: Goodbye Vacation; Hello Studio 8H

September 25th, 2018

46:25

How did SNL producers, writers, and cast recover after the end of last season, and how did they get themselves ready for Season 44? Cast members Aidy …

C4: SNL / Ep3: An SNL Week

September 27th, 2018

58:56

What does a typical week look like at SNL? Hear from the producers, writers and cast to see how the show comes together from the first brainstorming sessions in the writer’s room on Monday, to the after party in the wee …

C5: Sex & the City / BONUS: Sarah Jessica Parker Reveals How She's Building a Shoe Empire, Store by Store

November 12th, 2018

51:53

In this Origins bonus interview, James Andrew Miller sits down with Sarah Jessica Parker for an in depth discussion on how she has turned her …

C5: Sex & the City / Ep1: Tutu’s, Tete-a-Tete’s, and Taxi’s

November 14th, 2018

1:53:20

How did the creation of Sex and the City lead to a revolution about what could be said and done on television, and what was going on behind the …

C5: Sex & the City / Ep2: Brighter Lights, Bigger City

November 16th, 2018

1:28:20

Come along for the complex climb of Sex and the City to cultural high status, and hear about the impact it had on those who made it: the trek and the …

C5: Sex & the City / Ep3: 1, 2, & Out

November 19th, 2018

57:40

The series ends, the movies call, but the third is hardly the charm.

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Almost Famous Turns 20! TRAILER

May 13th, 2020

2:49

Origins is back! James Andrew Miller brings you behind the scenes of the Cameron Crowe classic that put us on the bus with Stillwater and taught us …

C6: Almost Famous / Ep 1: Casting, Casting, Casting

July 8th, 2020

1:09:47

“Almost Famous” was almost a very different movie. Can you imagine the film with Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt, and Natalie Portman? Here’s the full story …

C6: Almost Famous / Ep 2: Cameron Crowe Unmasked

July 8th, 2020

56:08

Cameron Crowe's script for “Almost Famous” was semi-autobiographical; if you think that made it easier to write, consider its 10 year incubation. In …

C6: Almost Famous / Ep 3: Rock School & Pre-Production

July 8th, 2020

47:13

Nancy Wilson and Peter Frampton tutor Billy Crudup, Jason Lee, and others on being rock stars, including how to figure out how to play the guitar in just six weeks — while the others start rehearsals and get to know one …

C6: Almost Famous / Ep 4: On Set & On Location

July 8th, 2020

1:17:19

Come behind the camera and the scenes as the entire cast shares stories from their favorite and most difficult days during the long five month shoot …

C6: Almost Famous / Ep 5: 20 Years!

July 8th, 2020

47:50

Cameron Crowe and the cast of “Almost Famous” answer big 20th anniversary questions like, “Why are we still talking about this film now?” What is the legacy of “Almost Famous?” "How did the film change your career? Your …

HBO: Present, Past, and Future TRAILER

March 29th, 2022

2:27

After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn’t had enough, and has returned …

C7 / HBO Ep 1: "Chief"

March 30th, 2022

39:37

In Episode One, “Chief,” we hear from three leaders from HBO’s programming history: Present day content chief of HBO and HBO MAX, Casey Bloys; his …

C7 / HBO Ep 2: “A Tale of Three Women”

March 30th, 2022

38:49

Episode Two, “A Tale of Three Women,” features conversations with three important current senior executives operating on the front lines of HBO programming – Amy Gravitt, who runs comedy; Francesca Orsi, who is in …

C7 / HBO Ep 3: “On Location”

March 30th, 2022

33:04

For Episode Three, “On Location,” we switch perspectives and talk with three stellar executive producers of HBO shows –David Simon of “The Wire,” “Treme” and numerous other HBO shows, along with his producing partner …

C7 / HBO Ep 4: “Table for One”

March 30th, 2022

31:21

Episode Four, “Table for One,” is a conversation with the legendary Sheila Nevins, who spent more than 35 years steering HBO’s documentary world. Fasten your seat belt, please. 

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C7 / HBO Ep 5: “Life at the Top”

March 30th, 2022

41:26

And finally, in Episode Five, “Life at the Top,” former HBO CEO’s, Jeff Bewkes, Richard Plepler, and Nick Nicholas get candid about their experiences …

Dell Technologies Podference Interview with Erik Day

May 20th, 2022

27:58

In this wide ranging interview, JIM MILLER sits down with Erik Day - Dell Technologies Senior VP and Global Executive Chair - to discuss and break …

Presenting Gone South Season 3: The Sign Cutter

October 23rd, 2023

2:23

On September 3, 2018, a rancher in Laredo, Texas, discovered a woman’s body shot execution-style on the side of the road. When investigators identified her as a local sex worker, their search for the killer took them …

Introducing: The Chris Chatman Do-Over, starring Ike Barinholtz

January 11th, 2024

2:32

In this improvised comedy podcast, Ike Barinholtz stars as controversial shock jock host Chris Chatman. Chatman’s hit podcast was canceled but he's …

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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