Cameron Crowe: podcast appearances and interviews

Cameron Bruce Crowe, born on July 13, 1957, is an American filmmaker and journalist known for his work in film and music journalism. He began his career in 1973 as a contributing editor and writer at Rolling Stone magazine, where he covered many rock bands on tour. Crowe's debut as a screenwriter was with the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982, which was adapted from a book he wrote after going undercover as a student at Clairemont High School in San Diego. He subsequently wrote and directed several films including Say Anything... (1989), Singles (1992), and Jerry Maguire (1996). His most acclaimed work is the autobiographical film Almost Famous (2000), based on his early career, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.