Ranked #1
Episode 23: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith
Episode 23: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith
Ken interviews filmmaker Kevin Smith, who has produced dozens of movies including Dogma, Clerks, and Mallrats. They disc... Read more
8 Jun 2017
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30mins
Ranked #2
EP83: The Making of CHEERS
EP83: The Making of CHEERS
Ken walks you through the process of producing an episode of CHEERS from start to the finish. From the writers room to t... Read more
2 Aug 2018
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34mins
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EP131: Meet Director Jim Burrows Part 1
EP131: Meet Director Jim Burrows Part 1
On this week's Hollywood & Levine, Ken interviews 10-time Emmy winner, Jim Burrows, who has directed over 1000 episo... Read more
11 Jul 2019
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31mins
Ranked #4
Episode 24: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith Part 2
Episode 24: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith Part 2
Kevin discusses his directing process, the incredible story of getting CHASING AMY made, the even more incredible story ... Read more
15 Jun 2017
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45mins
Ranked #5
EP63: Ben Mankiewicz, The Voice of TCM
EP63: Ben Mankiewicz, The Voice of TCM
Ken interviews TCM host Ben Mankiewicz. They discuss TCM, how the network works, how he works, classic movies, his caree... Read more
15 Mar 2018
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38mins
Ranked #6
EP69: Celebrity Fist Fights
EP69: Celebrity Fist Fights
Ken tells stories about various altercations he has had in his career – none were his fault. Okay, maybe one. He also pl... Read more
26 Apr 2018
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31mins
Ranked #7
EP85: Meet Peri Gilpin of FRASIER
EP85: Meet Peri Gilpin of FRASIER
Peri Gilpin, who played Roz on FRASIER talks about the possible FRASIER reboot, working with that cast, her career, and ... Read more
16 Aug 2018
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33mins
Ranked #8
EP56: How SEINFELD Got On the Air
EP56: How SEINFELD Got On the Air
… and other tales of TV programming. Ken interviews Preston Beckman (aka the “Masked Scheduler”) who scheduled program... Read more
25 Jan 2018
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29mins
Ranked #9
EP146: This week’s guest: ME Part 2
EP146: This week’s guest: ME Part 2
Entertainment reporter Arlen Peters continues his interview with Ken – interacting with actors, learning to direct, brea... Read more
24 Oct 2019
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40mins
Ranked #10
EP138: Meet Corporal Klinger – Jamie Farr
EP138: Meet Corporal Klinger – Jamie Farr
Jamie Farr talks about his long career, his experiences on MASH, and a harrowing story that took place in Korea. Other t... Read more
29 Aug 2019
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36mins
Ranked #11
EP132: Legendary Director Jim Burrows, Part 2
EP132: Legendary Director Jim Burrows, Part 2
This week in part two of the interview, Ken and Jim Burrows discuss the technical aspects of directing, the challenges o... Read more
18 Jul 2019
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26mins
Ranked #12
EP68: Meet Nancy Travis
EP68: Meet Nancy Travis
Ken talks with actress Nancy Travis about her career, her process, her ups and downs, and lots of fun stories along the ... Read more
19 Apr 2018
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42mins
Ranked #13
EP162: Meet FRASIER co-creator David Lee
EP162: Meet FRASIER co-creator David Lee
David Lee was a showrunner on THE JEFFERSONS and CHEERS and co-creator of WINGS and FRASIER. He’s an Emmy winning writer... Read more
20 Feb 2020
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28mins
Ranked #14
Episode 10: The Making of FRIENDS
Episode 10: The Making of FRIENDS
FRIENDS has become a phenomenon. But what about the early days? The making of the pilot was anything but smooth. Ken sha... Read more
9 Mar 2017
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25mins
Ranked #15
Episode 3: Take Me To Your Pilot
Episode 3: Take Me To Your Pilot
Ken Levine has been through his fair share of pilot seasons, and if you're not in Hollywood you might not know about the... Read more
19 Jan 2017
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30mins
Ranked #16
EP152: Crazy Casting Stories
EP152: Crazy Casting Stories
This week on Hollywood and Levine Podcast, Ken shares some stories of horrible casting suggestions, and inspired casting... Read more
5 Dec 2019
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27mins
Ranked #17
EP92: The History of Sitcoms
EP92: The History of Sitcoms
Ken discusses how sitcoms are made and how the process has changed over the last eighty years. The history and evolution... Read more
4 Oct 2018
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31mins
Ranked #18
EP112: Ken’s Annual Bitchy Snarky Oscar Review
EP112: Ken’s Annual Bitchy Snarky Oscar Review
Once again, comedy writer Ken Levine watches the 2019 Academy Awards so you don’t have to, and files his opinionated, ho... Read more
25 Feb 2019
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19mins
Ranked #19
EP147: Hollywood Horror Stories for Halloween
EP147: Hollywood Horror Stories for Halloween
Your worst nightmare. The chilling and terrifying tale of what it’s like to be on a TV show that’s an abject failure. Li... Read more
31 Oct 2019
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21mins
Ranked #20
EP48: Dishing The Dirt On Celebrities - Part 1
EP48: Dishing The Dirt On Celebrities - Part 1
Ken grills entertainment reporter Arlen Peter who has interviewed hundreds of major Hollywood stars. In Part 1 they dis... Read more
30 Nov 2017
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32mins