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Emmy-nominated for his roles as put-upon Mayor Tom Loftis in "Widow's Bay" and sociopathic developer Nile Jarvis in "The Beast in Me," Matthew Rhys recently stopped by The Envelope podcast to discuss why the...
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The Envelope
Hosted by Los Angeles Times · tv · EN
About this Podcast:
The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.
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What is The Envelope about?
The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes, and how it all fuels their art.
Who hosts The Envelope?
The Envelope is hosted by Los Angeles Times. The show has published 247 episodes to date.
What has The Envelope covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Matthew Rhys' pro tips for drunk acting, doing American accents and more" (20 August 2026, 31 minutes), "Doubters once called Chase Infiniti's ambition 'embarrassing.' Not anymore" (13 August 2026, 39 minutes), and "Noah Wyle previews 'The Pitt' Season 3, from addressing critics to Robby's 'original sin'" (6 August 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does The Envelope publish?
The Envelope publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 247 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Envelope?
Booking probability for The Envelope is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Envelope requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Envelope's contact route on record: verified email.
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Los Angeles Times hosts The Envelope, a tv podcast with 247 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 13, 202639 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, Chase Infiniti discusses her meteroic rise, her Emmy nomination for "The Testaments" and nurturing the ambition to become an actor since age 10.
Episode #204
Noah Wyle previews 'The Pitt' Season 3, from addressing critics to Robby's 'original sin'
Aug 6, 202636 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast , "The Pitt's" Noah Wyle reflects on 25 Emmy nominations for the series, responds to criticism of casting decisions, and previews Season 3 of the HBO Max medical drama, now...
Episode #203
An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With ‘I Love L.A.,’ Rachel Sennott made comedy from chaos
Jun 18, 202636 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of “I Love L.A.” — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.
Episode #202
Riz Ahmed on mining his own life for 'Bait' and why representation is 'not an end in itself'
Jun 11, 202634 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, Riz Ahmed talks about drawing on his own experience for “Bait,” his Prime Video series about a British Muslim actor whose life is upended when he’s rumored to be the next...
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Episode #201
'Love Story's' Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly on the 'intensity' of celebrity, then and now
Jun 4, 202636 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast , “Love Story” stars Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon open up about inhabiting John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette — and creating a cultural moment of their own.
May 28, 202639 minThe Envelope kicks off Emmy season with Carrie Preston, tracing Elsbeth Tascioni’s 15-year journey from quirky “Good Wife” guest to leading CBS’ “Columbo”-style procedural — and what it means to helm a broadcast hit...
Episode #199
Case Study: How Ethan & Ryan Hawke's Under the Influence Productions Make Film & TV Work
Feb 27, 202629 minThe partners behind Under the Influence Productions discuss their approach to making indie film and TV in an evolving environment, including FX series "The Lowdown," 2026 Sundance premiere "The Weight," and recent Oscar...
Feb 26, 202635 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the “Sentimental Value” star reflects on growing up onscreen and following in big sister Dakota Fanning’s footsteps.
Feb 19, 202631 minIn this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the “Weapons” star discusses finding viral fame with her Oscar-nominated role as Aunt Gladys after years of ups and downs.
Feb 12, 202625 minIn this episode of The Envelope video podcast, Teyana Taylor describes the "slingshot" of success that's come with "One Battle After Another" and shares her insights as to why fictional revolutionary Perfidia Beverly...
Jan 8, 202642 minIn the last episode of The Envelope video podcast before the 2026 Oscar nominations, Joel Edgerton describes the transformative experience of making "Train Dreams." Plus, our hosts share the names they'd like to hear...
Episode #194
'Frankenstein's' Oscar Isaac, 'Sinners'' Wunmi Mosaku on making personal connections to horror epics
Dec 18, 20251h 2mIn the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Oscar Isaac opens up about the connection he forged with director Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein” and Wunmi Mosaku reflects on the way her own heritage informed...
Episode #193
Tonatiuh, Kate Hudson on tackling musical roles in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' 'Song Sung Blue'
Dec 11, 20251h 3mIn the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Tonatiuh discusses the grassroots efforts he spearheaded to get "Kiss of the Spider Woman" in front of communities Hollywood may not always reach, and "Song Sung...
Dec 5, 20251h 12mIn the season premiere of The Envelope video podcast, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen discuss their Netflix comedy and Nina Hoss breaks down the ins and outs of 'Hedda.'
Aug 21, 20251h 7mIn the Emmy-season finale of The Envelope video podcast, Tramell Tillman opens up about the jobs that made him “miserable” before acting — and how they informed his performance as Mr. Milchick in “Severance.” Then...
Episode #190
Kathy Bates on her ‘Matlock’ Emmy nod; how being ‘super sensitive’ serves Jason Segel on ‘Shrinking’
Aug 14, 20251h 3mIn the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 with "Matlock," and Jason Segel explains why he finds the emotional vulnerability of "Shrinking" so creatively...
Episode #189
Dan Fogelman's clues to 'Paradise' Season 2: Jane's backstory, the outside world and more
Jun 19, 202551 minIn the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, we sit down with "Paradise" creator Dan Fogelman in front of a live audience at the Newport Beach TV Festival to hear what he has planned for Season 2 of Hulu's...
Episode #188
Janelle James on 'Ava's season' of 'Abbott'; Aaron Pierre breaks down the action of 'Rebel Ridge'
Jun 12, 20251h 2mIn the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character's arc on "Abbott Elementary," and Aaron Pierre details the training required to master the "seamless" action of "Rebel Ridge."
Episode #187
Kathryn Hahn on ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘The Studio’; how ‘Étoile’ creators won over the dance world
Jun 5, 20251h 15mIn the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, Kathryn Hahn explains how she brought her inner "class clown" to "Agatha All Along" and "The Studio," and Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino discuss the making...
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