
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Research Expert Kevin Goetz
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<p>Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, and end—with the audience.</p><p><br>Host: Kevin Goetz<br>Producer: Kari Campano<br>Writers: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, & Kari Campano<br>Audio Engineer: Gary Forbes<br>Produced at DG Entertainment, Los Angeles CA</p><p>Marketing Team: Kari Campano, Dax Ross, Daniel Gamino, & Ashton Brackett</p><p>Guest Booking: Kari Campano & Kathy Manabat<br><br></p>
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Recent Episodes

May 20, 2026
Mark Canton (Producer, Veteran Studio Executive) on Showmanship, Smelling the Circus, and Trusting Your Instincts
Movie strategist Kevin Goetz interviews producer Mark Canton about showmanship, trusting instincts, and navigating a career in Hollywood.

May 6, 2026
Mark Johnson (Academy Award-Winning Producer of Rain Man) on Diverse Storytelling, Discovering Talent, and a Lifelong Passion for Filmmaking
Send Kevin a Text Message Mark Johnson, Academy Award-winning producer of Rain Man and Emmy Award-winning executive producer of Breaking Bad, joins host Kevin Goetz for a conversation about a career defined by creative restlessness and uncommon decency. The interview ranges from his transformative partnership with Barry Levinson, which produced Diner, The Natural, and Good Morning Vietnam, to shepherding beloved films like The Notebook, A Little Princess, Donnie Brasco, and Galaxy Quest to ch...

April 14, 2026
Ann Sarnoff (First Female CEO of Warner Bros.) on Breaking Barriers, Knowing Your Audience, and Why the Best of Hollywood Is Still Ahead
Send Kevin a Text Message Ann Sarnoff, the first woman to serve as Chair and CEO of a major Hollywood studio and named one of Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women, joins host Kevin Goetz for a conversation about her path from a working-class upbringing in Massachusetts to the top of the entertainment industry. From her early days at Nickelodeon pioneering audience research, to guiding Warner Bros. through one of the most turbulent periods in Hollywood history, to her current role on the boards...
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- What is Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Research Expert Kevin Goetz?
<p>Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, and end—with the audience.</p><p><br>Host: Kevin Goetz<br>Producer: Kari Campano<br>Writers: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, & Kari Campano<br>Audio Engineer: Gary Forbes<br>Produced at DG Entertainment, Los Angeles CA</p><p>Marketing Team: Kari Campano, Dax Ross, Daniel Gamino, & Ashton Brackett</p><p>Guest Booking: Kari Campano & Kathy Manabat<br><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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