General Meeting with Becky Sloviter

This week, Becky welcomes her friend and fellow Gen X music queen, actress and writer Natalie Zea (Justified, La Brea) to the pod. Natalie opens up about the reality of being a working actor right now, and the conversation gets very candid — in the best possible way.Natalie is her honest, funny, and vulnerable self as she shares how drastically the business has changed since she started out, how that's personally affected her, and what it really means to navigate a career when the industry you built your life around is going through such a tumultuous time. Natalie and Becky also dig into what writing has meant to her during this chapter, her desire to do more comedy, and — of course — which Tori Amos album she would bring to a deserted island.Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodIf you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Natalie Zea - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0954036/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky sits down with her pal, writer/director Dylan Meyer (Moxie) — the creative force behind the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, produced by Point Grey, and coming to theatres on August 14th from NEON.Dylan opens up about the vulnerable, exciting experience of stepping behind the camera for the first time after years as a screenwriter, and what it really means to make that leap. She and Becky also chat about Nevermind Pictures, the production company Dylan runs with her wife Kristen Stewart, and their producing partner Maggie McLean — including what Kristen's own directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, has in common with The Wrong Girls, the kind of projects they want to make, and what it really means to bet on artists.Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodIf you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Dylan Meyer - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3231710/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes a truly delightful friend to the pod — screenwriter Rachna Fruchbom (Shrinking, Parks and Recreation, Fresh Off the Boat) — who has a résumé that speaks for itself. Rachna is currently in the writers' room for Season 4 of Apple TV+'s Shrinking, the Harrison Ford / Jason Segel masterpiece of a show —with the greatest ensemble cast out there! — and which avid listeners of General Meeting know Becky won't stop (can't stop?) talking about. A surprise to no one, she seized the opportunity to talk to Rachna about what makes the show so special. Rachna also takes Becky through her circuitous path to Hollywood, one that included working in tech and getting an MBA, before digging into the unparalleled experience she's gotten working with a hat trick (intentional sports metaphor - you'll see why) of some of the best showrunners to ever do it: Bill Lawrence on Shrinking, Mike Schur on Parks and Recreation, and Nahnatchka Khan on Fresh Off the Boat. But first, Rachna and Becky bond about this very specific (sometimes sweaty, sometimes chilly) season of life they find themselves in, before Rachna shares the hard-won wisdom that grief brought her after losing her father — and how it ultimately made her brave.Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodIf you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Rachna Fruchbom: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6134451/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a real high-five the mirror kind of episode on General Meeting this week, as Becky welcomes actor, comedian, influencer and wildly successful podcaster Jake Shane to the pod.Since Jake and Becky met last summer on the set of his first film, Wishful Thinking — where he has a scene-stealing role alongside Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman — a lot has happened, and they dig into all of it as they sit with their Lola blankets, a shared obsession they owe to Jake's best friend and the world's nicest human, Kaia Gerber. Jake starred on Broadway in Simon Rich's All Out alongside Ray Romano, Jenny Slate, and Nicholas Braun; his hit podcast 'Therapuss with Jake Shane' was picked up by Netflix; he's developing a comedy series based on his life at Hulu —and not for nothing, Wishful Thinking won the SXSW Film Festival and was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for a global theatrical release.Becky also seizes the rare opportunity of having a fellow die-hard Swiftie on the pod and they go deep on The Life of a Showgirl, bond over getting the same secret song at different Eras Tour shows, swap their Top 5 favorite Taylor Swift songs, and delight in this especially happy time in the life of their queen.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jake Shane - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15752984/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one's a little different. In a special crossover with The Producer's Guide with Todd Garner, Becky sits down with her longtime friend — veteran producer, studio executive, and podcast host Todd Garner (Mortal Kombat, Tag) — for a conversation that gets surprisingly vulnerable. They dig into why Becky has stepped back from producing, the realities of making movies right now, and the raw, honest truth about the business from two people who love it most.*This crossover episode is also being released today on The Producer's Guide podcast feed and YouTube channel - ⁨@ProducersGuide⁩If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Todd Garner - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes one of the funniest people she knows to the pod: actress and director Lennon Parham (Veep, Minx). Lennon opens up about her Georgia roots and the pivotal role her college friend Jack McBrayer played in her decision to pursue a career in comedy. She then shares how she first crossed paths with her frequent creative partner Jessica St. Clair, and takes us behind the scenes of the TV shows they co-created — NBC's Best Friends Forever and USA's Playing House. Lennon also talks about what drew her to directing, and how meaningful it's been to collaborate with Bridget Everett on HBO Max's Somebody Somewhere. She and Becky then get candid about the challenges of working motherhood and the clearest "no" Lennon ever had to give — before 'Last Looks' allows them to bond over their shared love of The Silence of the Lambs, Indigo Girls and more.If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Lennon Parham - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1004811/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded live at the South By Southwest Film Festival last month, Becky welcomes one of her favorite people on the planet to the podcast: actress Zoë Chao (The Afterparty, Party Down), who is also one of the stars of Let's Have Kids! — a film Becky may have mentioned once or twice by now.The press tour practically writes itself: Zoë is expecting her first child this month, making this the most perfectly timed sit-down imaginable. The two reminisce about the joy of making Let's Have Kids! together — the nuances and complexities of female friendship, pregnancy and motherhood, and the chemistry Zoë shared with her co-stars Karen Gillan, Max Greenfield and the one and only Mary Steenburgen. But first, Becky takes Zoë back to a moment neither of them will ever forget: their well-timed visit to Saturday Night Live in 2024 - and the unexpected guest who left them both in tears.If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comHost: Becky SloviterGuest: Zoë Chao - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3856316/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a very special episode of General Meeting this week as Becky welcomes the true icon known as Philly Mom, who was brought to life by actress, comedian and wildly successful digital creator Olivia Herman. Becky sits down with Philly Mom in character before peeling back the curtain alongside Olivia as she shares the inspiration behind the character, her journey from South Jersey to Hollywood, the impact of meaningful fan interactions, and how Kevin James unknowingly inspired her to stay on her path. This episode is unofficially sponsored by Wawa, Tastykake and the Liberty Bell. GO BIRDS!Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Olivia Herman - https://www.instagram.com/oliviaeherman/If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! - https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky is joined by her friend, the funny and talented writer Michelle Badillo (A League of Their Own, One Day At a Time). Michelle takes Becky through her origin story—from her upbringing in Queens, crossing the country to Loyola Marymount University, and writing a script in 48 hours to land her first staff writer gig on a hit Netflix show. She also gets candid about the toll the 2023 strikes took on both her health and career, her excitement around the buzzy upcoming Hulu show, Phony (for which she just wrapped the writers' room, alongside GM Episode 25 guest Lacey Jeka!), and reveals desert island album picks that perfectly balance survival energy with fully embracing the island. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Michelle Badillo - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7486890/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky is joined by Critics Choice Award-nominated writer and prolific showrunner Patrick Macmanus (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, The Girl from Plainville)—marking a reunion 25 years in the making, as the two hadn't seen each other since graduating college. They reminisce about their time at George Washington University and Patrick's New Jersey roots before diving into his path to becoming a sought-after showrunner after pivoting from acting. He shares his reasons for initially turning down—twice!—his most recent critically-acclaimed Peacock series, before he found a different way in to the story of notable serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Patrick also shares hard-earned wisdom on showrunning, balancing career ambitions and family, the enduring influence of Stephen King on his writing process, and the (very) few things you can actually control in a Hollywood career.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Patrick Macmanus - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533976/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becky is delighted to be joined this week by her friend, actress and filmmaker Jessy Hodges (Barry, PEN15). They dive into Jessy’s new Apple show, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, premiering in May, where she stars alongside acting goddess Tatiana Maslany and magic person Jake Johnson. Jessy also discusses her full artistic collaboration with Jodi Balfour on their upcoming film, Jane Right Now, and the importance of female friendship in both cinema and life. But not before Becky somehow manages to connect two iconic works of art: Waiting for Guffman and Taylor Swift’s folklore (it made sense at the time).Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jessy Hodges: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1555488/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes one of the hardest-working and coolest filmmakers she knows to the pod: writer/director Rachel Lee Goldenberg (Swiped, Valley Girl). Rachel shares how being thrown into the deep end of film production right out of college led to her directing eight movies before turning 30—not to mention one starring comedy legends Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig. She and Becky also go behind the scenes of the labor of love that was Rachel’s musical remake of the ’80s classic Valley Girl for MGM—with Becky having a front-row seat to the action as her husband, Matt, produced the film. They then dive into Rachel’s latest film, Swiped, inspired by Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey to creating Bumble—and why its themes felt so personal—before Rachel reveals the movie that means more to her than any other.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Rachel Lee Goldenberg- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2079484/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a Gen X / Elder Millennial fever dream this week as Becky sits down with wildly successful screenwriter Hilary Winston (Community, Goosebumps), who also happens to be her friend from college. They reminisce about their days at The George Washington University (GW) in the mid-to-late ’90s, including their time as White House interns, before diving into how Hilary got her start in Hollywood—thanks in part to encouragement from her friend Kerry Washington. Hilary shares what it was like writing on beloved shows like Community, My Name Is Earl, and Happy Endings before joining Going Dutch, Fox’s hit sitcom starring Denis Leary. Along the way, she offers great insight into navigating Hollywood—and why support from your peers may be the most valuable asset you have as you build a career.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Hilary Winston - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1417395/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week’s episode, Becky welcomes her friend, Oscar-nominated writer, acclaimed political comedian and actor Jena Friedman (The Daily Show, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm). Jena opens up about navigating comedy in these, um… turbulent times, and what inspired her to launch her new podcast with journalist Elise Hu, "The Epstein Files Book Club". They also dive into Jena’s brilliant 2025 TED Talk, “The Jokes AI Won’t Tell”, her experiences working with Jon Stewart and David Letterman, and why there’s truly nothing better than New Jersey at Christmastime.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jena Friedman - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2773070/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode 25, Becky is joined by one of her favorite young screenwriters, Lacey Jeka (Gimme Danger, Phony). Lacey is one of the creative voices finding real momentum in Hollywood, recently making the leap from writer's assistant on Peacock's The Paper (the sister series to The Office—no big deal) to staff writer on a highly-anticipated new show premiering on Hulu later this year. She shares her journey from Florida to Los Angeles (by way of a decade in New York), and the inspiration behind her deeply personal, darkly comedic script born out of grieving the loss of her father. And of course, Becky and Lacey take more than a minute to pay homage to their queen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and the perfection that is Fleabag. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Lacey Jeka - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4198369/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky sits down with one of the funniest human beings on the planet: actress and improv comedy queen Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out). Edi reflects on collaborating with Danny McBride to create her now-iconic portrayal of Judy Gemstone on their acclaimed HBO Max series, and shares how she discovered her love of performing while growing up in Texas. She also dives into the craft of improv comedy and the profound influence it's had on her life and career, but first Edi and Becky pay tribute to one of their heroes, the incomparable and iconic Catherine O’Hara.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Edi Patterson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0666198/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don’t have to be from Philadelphia to enjoy this week's episode—but don’t say we didn’t warn you. This week, Becky is joined by her friend, the talented and hilarious actress Taylor Misiak (Going Dutch, Dave), who is both a rabid Eagles and Sixers fan (trust the process) AND a bona fide part-time resident of the City of Brotherly Love. Taylor talks about the incredible trajectory she's on right now, from starring opposite Denis Leary in the hit Fox sitcom “Going Dutch” to revealing a brand-new guest-starring role on one of the funniest shows on television—Philly-set, of course. She also fills Becky in on the connection she had to Lil Dicky before starring opposite him on his acclaimed F/X show “Dave”—and the very important person it brought into Taylor’s life—before they chat about the movie they worked on together (LET'S HAVE KIDS! of course) and can *finally* share its upcoming release date. As always, but especially this week: GO BIRDS!Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Taylor Misiak - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5357286/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky sits down with a true artist: filmmaker and documentarian Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, Call Her Alex, BEFORE I FALL). Ry shares the backstory behind her deeply personal, Peabody-nominated documentary Nuclear Family—from the origins of the project to the complex, often therapeutic experience of making a film about the landmark legal case she found herself at the center of when she was just 9 years old. (This is mostly a spoiler-free conversation and Nuclear Family is available on HBO Max.) Ry is also an accomplished narrative filmmaker and reflects on her path—from her indie roots in New York City to making studio movies—and the creative influences that have shaped her work along the way.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Ry Russo-Young - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1735543/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WHAT AN HONOR. For Episode 21, Becky is joined by an old friend—who just happens to be the filmmaker behind the biggest movie on the planet, Netflix’s THE RIP, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Writer/director Joe Carnahan (THE GREY, NARC, SMOKIN' ACES) sits down with Becky for his first interview following the film's huge opening weekend—and for their first in-person hang in over 20 years—breaking down the making of his latest propulsive, tense, and emotional thriller. The conversation also veers, inevitably, into Super Bowl talk, their shared love of MIDNIGHT RUN (we are who we are), and a little reminiscing about the old days. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Joe Carnahan - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138620/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky is joined by her pal Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat) - actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around comedy MVP. They dive into his winding, unexpected path to becoming an actor, his creative partnership with longtime friend Ali Wong on their hit Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe, and the pivotal experience of directing his first feature, Shortcomings, for Sony Pictures Classics.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Randall Park - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1320827/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes acclaimed writer/director Shawn Simmons, who also happens to be the creator of one of her all-time favorite TV shows, Wayne. They chat about Shawn’s journey from his bootstrap upbringing in Brockton, Massachusetts to landing on the Paramount lot right after college, the life-changing experience of making his masterpiece, Wayne - and the surreal moment when he found out the network was canceled (not the show…the network!) before he could make a second season, and what it was like directing his first big-budget feature film last year, Eenie Meanie. Plus, Becky and Shawn bond over the shared lunacy of Boston and Philadelphia sports fans—and why they’re both strangely grateful for that specific brand of insanity.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Shawn Simmons - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3178429/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To kick off 2026, Becky sits down with her friend (and boy-mom role model), pioneering filmmaker, music video director and documentarian Tamra Davis (Billy Madison, Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child). In this wide-ranging and inspiring conversation, they dig into Tamra's amazing experience directing Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle in their iconic early films, the realities of juggling working motherhood in Hollywood, and how she's built a lasting, influential career on her own terms.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Tamra Davis - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0205542/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To close out 2025, Becky is joined by one of her favorite collaborators: acclaimed screenwriter Andy Siara (Palm Springs, The Resort). The two reminisce about their experience making the 2020 romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist "Palm Springs" - from its record-breaking sale to Neon and Hulu at the Sundance Film Festival to the undeniable magic Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti brought to the film - and how a nod to "Jurassic Park" somehow makes its way into everything Andy creates.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Andy Siara - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4460791/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes one of her funniest pals: actress, writer, comedian and podcaster Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls, Reservation Dogs) for a conversation about her path to Hollywood — from teaching middle school to pay for improv classes to starring opposite Ed Helms in a hit Peacock sitcom. Jana and Becky also dig into why comedy is so often undervalued (and so hard to pull off), the importance of Indigenous joy and its central role in Sage-Based Wisdom, the comedy podcast Jana co-hosts, and why John Candy’s movies remain endlessly inspiring and relevant today.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jana Schmieding - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7968922/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky is joined by her pal, actor and writer Chris Witaske (The Bear, Chicago Party Aunt) for a wide-ranging conversation about his early days at Chicago’s legendary Second City, his journey to sobriety, what it’s meant to be an original cast member of The Bear, and why he’s spent a lifetime defending his love of Phish. Plus, Chris flips the script and turns the questions on Becky for a candid conversation about the current state of Hollywood (spoiler alert: she has MUCH to say).Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Chris Witaske - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6074326/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's inspiring and heartwarming episode, Becky is joined by her friend Lauren Miller Rogen (Like Father, For a Good Time, Call...) - writer, director, producer and philanthropist - as they chat about everything from her passion for female-friendship movies to her advocacy, fundraising and support of caregivers in the fight against Alzheimer’s through Hilarity for Charity, the nonprofit she co-founded with her husband Seth, and the deep bond she and Becky share over their connection to their respective soulmate dogs. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Lauren Miller Rogen - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601643/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the lucky 13th episode, Becky welcomes the effervescent and hilarious Casey Wilson (Happy Endings, Saturday Night Live) - actor, writer, and Real Housewives aficionado - for a wide-ranging conversation about the devoted fandom of the Bitch Sesh podcast franchise she co-hosts with Danielle Schneider, the iconic sitcom that introduced Casey to the love of her life, and the enduring power of her acclaimed memoir The Wreckage of My Presence.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Casey Wilson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1988111/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Thanksgiving, as Becky heads home for her 30th high school reunion (what?! how???) —this week’s episode is extra fun and extra personal as she sits down with one of her oldest friends, actor and entrepreneur Adam Shapiro (The Bear, Never Have I Ever). They reminisce about growing up in their beloved Abington, Pennsylvania, Adam's Hollywood journey through Oscar-nominated films, acclaimed TV shows and hanging with his pal Kate Winslet, and how a serendipitous shout out from Ryan Seacrest sparked his incredible pandemic-born business, inspired by a classic Philadelphia delicacy. GO BIRDS!Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Adam Shapiro - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1995781/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode 11, Becky sits down with her pal Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, A Man on the Inside) for a conversation about Sunny’s record-breaking 20-years-and-counting run, the return of Mike Schur’s acclaimed hit Netflix show and working with the incomparable Ted Danson, and the serendipitous Taylor Swift hang that led to Mary Elizabeth starring in the Anti-Hero music video.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Mary Elizabeth Ellis - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1634944/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode 10, Becky is joined by her friend, the magnificent actor and filmmaker Jodi Balfour (The Crown, Ted Lasso), for a wide-ranging conversation about falling in love with performing during her childhood in South Africa, portraying the iconic Jackie Kennedy on The Crown, and building an inclusive, collaborative space as she steps behind the camera to direct her first feature.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jodi Balfour - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3341156/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode Nine, Becky finally invites a guy onto the podcast — her good friend, fan-favorite actor Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, ROAD TO PERDITION). They chat about kicking off his career with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman (no pressure), walking away from a promising baseball career for acting, and what it’s really like to wear the world’s most famous cape.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Tyler Hoechlin - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388382/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky welcomes her longtime friend, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer and actor Jessi Klein (Big Mouth, Inside Amy Schumer) to trace her path from Comedy Central executive to critically acclaimed showrunner to New York Times bestselling author of "I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood" and everything in between, including why the '86 Mets are almost 90% of Jessi's personality and the indisputable fact that the best Beckys are from Philadelphia.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jessi Klein - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1585728/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky sits down with the incomparable multi-hyphenate Lilly Singh to discuss her new film DOIN’ IT, her remarkable journey from YouTube sensation to making history as NBC’s late-night host following Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, and how her role as a part-owner of the NWSL’s Angel City Football Club as well as the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo reflects her lifelong mission to empower girls and women.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Lilly Singh - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6530360/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DREAM. COME. TRUE. This week, Becky chats with the iconic Abbi Jacobson (Broad City, A League of Their Own) about the enduring influence of Broad City, the unique experience of adapting A League of Their Own for television, and the beloved summer camp, Camp Kweebec, that both Abbi and Becky attended when they were kids.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Abbi Jacobson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3434305/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode Five, Becky chats with Emmy-nominated writer Anna Drezen (Saturday Night Live, Praise Petey) about her path to being named head writer of Saturday Night Live, the lessons learned from creating and showrunning her own TV series, and why putting your head in a grocery store freezer is an admirable way to avoid someone.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Anna Drezen - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4871432/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Becky sits down with award-winning writer-performer Ashley Nicole Black (Ted Lasso, A Black Lady Sketch Show), to discuss pivoting to comedy while pursuing a PhD at Northwestern University, the art of balancing dual roles as both actor and writer on the same show, and why we say: "God bless Bill Lawrence" as often as possible. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Ashley Nicole Black - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2730724/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Episode Three, Becky hangs with acclaimed screenwriter JJ Philbin (Only Murders in the Building, New Girl) as they reflect on how their friendship blossomed during the pandemic, the story behind JJ's fated run-in (kinda) with the cast of Friends, and JJ and Becky's thoughts on the most important person in both of their lives, Taylor Swift. (Note: This episode was recorded before Tay Tay and Trav got engaged.)Host: Becky SloviterGuest: JJ Philbin - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0679902/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week's episode, Becky sits down with actor / writer / filmmaker and one of the nicest human beings on the planet, Jillian Bell (SUMMER OF 69, BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON), to discuss directing her first movie, the influence of her amazing father Ron Bell, and why '80s and '90s movies are always the perfect medicine. Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Jillian Bell - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3255459/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the inaugural episode of General Meeting, Becky sits down with her close friend, actor Amanda Crew (Silicon Valley, FREAKS) to discuss the ups and downs of careers in Hollywood, Amanda shaving her head for her latest role, and Becky's complete and total lack of understanding of astrology.Host: Becky SloviterGuest: Amanda Crew - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1468739/If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow, share, like, comment, all the things - thank you for your support!Check out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

General Meeting with Becky Sloviter is a new podcast that brings to life the same fun, thoughtful, and inspiring conversations I’ve been having with actors, writers, and filmmakers in so-called “general meetings” for the past 20 years as a Hollywood producer — now in podcast form. We’re living through extraordinary times and I want this show to reflect that - authentic conversations with smart and talented actors, writers who have made you laugh and cry, and filmmakers who inspire you. My hope is these fun and creative conversations will help us all feel a little more connected — and a little less alone. Because we're all going through it these days, but as the iconic Penny Lane says in my third favorite movie of all time: ”Famous people are just more interesting.” Welcome to General Meeting with Becky Sloviter.Host: Becky SloviterCheck out our episodes on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@generalmeetingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/generalmeetingpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generalmeetingpodWebsite: https://www.generalmeetingpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.