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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2026 · 34 MIN

Dave Sirulnick & Jon Kamen Talk Earth, Wind & Fire & The Future of Music Documentaries

from The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · host Broadway Podcast Network

Few companies have shaped the world of documentaries and entertainment quite like Dave Sirulnick and Jon Kamen. As founders and creative leaders of RadicalMedia, they've helped produce groundbreaking films, live events, and documentaries that have changed the way audiences experience music, culture, and storytelling. Their impressive résumé includes Hamilton, Summer of Soul, David Byrne's American Utopia, and countless award-winning projects. Now they're bringing one of music's greatest stories to the screen with HBO's acclaimed documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World), directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Questlove. The film explores the extraordinary legacy of Maurice White and the legendary band, tracing their rise from Chicago beginnings to becoming one of the most influential and beloved groups in music history. Featuring rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an exploration of the band's spiritual philosophy, the documentary celebrates the music, message, and enduring cultural impact of Earth, Wind & Fire. Dave and Jon join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss collaborating with Questlove, the responsibility of preserving music history, and why documentaries have become one of the most powerful ways to tell artists' stories. They also share how today's audiences connect with authentic storytelling and what's next for the future of music documentaries. Watch and listen on BroadwayWorld, the Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and wherever you enjoy The Roundtable with Robert Bannon. For more information, visit RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on Instagram @RobertMBannon. #EarthWindAndFire #Questlove #MusicDocumentary #DocumentaryFilm #HBO #RadicalMedia #MusicHistory #Entertainment #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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