Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin Goetz
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.
Host: Kevin Goetz
Producer: Kari Campano
Writers: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, & Kari Campano
Audio Engineer: Gary Forbes
Produced at DG Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Marketing Team: Kari Campano, Dax Ross, Daniel Gamino, & Ashton Brackett
Guest Booking: Kari Campano & Kathy Manabat
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Nicole Brown (President of TriStar Pictures) on Creative Collaboration, Movie Test Screenings, & Keeping Audiences Engaged
Kevin is joined by the President of TriStar Pictures, Nicole Brown
Join host Kevin Goetz as he engages Nicole Brown in a conversation about her career evolution from child act…
Marc Evans (Former Paramount Chief & Producer) on the Triumphs and Mistakes of Making Some of Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters
Kevin is joined by producer and former head of Paramount Pictures, Marc Evans
Marc Evans is a highly respected studio executive with over 25 years of experience in the film in…
Steve Carr (Acclaimed Comedy Director, Writer, & Producer) on His Career, Making People Laugh, and Comedy Challenges Today
Kevin is joined by prolific comedy director, writer, and producer, Steve Carr
Go behind the laughs with comedy director Steve Carr as he joins host Kevin Goetz for a lively an…
Terry Press (Entertainment Marketing Veteran & Former CBS Films Chief) on Movie Marketing & Crafting Successful Campaigns
Terry Press has held top marketing positions at studios like Di…
Will Gluck (Director/Producer/Writer) on Directing Hit Comedies & Audience Reactions.
Kevin is joined by director, writer, and producer Will Gluck to discuss crafting comedy on screen and the intricacies of the testing process.
Will Gluck has had an impressive …
Robbie Brenner (Mattel Films President & Producer) on Audience Testing of "Barbie" Movie & More!
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-nominated producer and President of Mattel Films, Robbie Brenner who helped reinvent Barbie and create a contemporary movie classic.
Robbie p…
Todd Black & Jason Blumenthal (Prolific Producers) on Filmmaking, Development, and Audience Testing!
Kevin is joined by the acclaimed producing team Todd Black and Jason Blumenthal, who give rare insights into their creative process and share lessons learned from decades of …
Antoine Fuqua (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on his Extraordinary Path, Filmmaking, Audience Testing, & More
Kevin is joined by acclaimed filmmaker, Antoine Fuqua.
Antoine Fuqua, director and producer, is known for his work on the films Training Day, The Magnificent Seven, and The Eq…
Evgeny Afineevsky (Documentary Director & Producer) on Raising Awareness of Global Issues Through Film & Driving Positive Change
Kevin is joined by Oscar and Emmy Nominated Director and Producer, Evgeny Afineevsky.
Evgeny Afineevsky, Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker
Kevin Goetz is joined by acclaime…
Peter Bart (Legendary Studio Executive, Producer, & Journalist) on Shaping Modern Hollywood
Kevin is joined by Hollywood journalist and studio executive, Peter Bart.
Peter Bart, Journalist and Hollywood Executive
Over an influential career spanning over 50 years, Pete…
David Madden (Emmy-Winning Producer and Studio Executive) on Filmmaking, Major Industry Shifts, and his Pioneering New Role
Kevin is joined by David Madden, Emmy-winning producer and studio executive.
David Madden, Producer
Kevin Goetz is joined by acclaimed entertainment executive David Madden. Dav…
John Davis (Prolific Producer & Entrepreneur) on Filmmaking, the Art of Negotiation, and Perseverance
Kevin is joined by John Davis, prolific producer and founder of Davis Entertainment.
John Davis, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Davis Entertainment
Kevin Goetz is joine…
Cathy Schulman (Award Winning Producer) Discusses Filmmaking, the Audience Testing Process, and her Advocacy for Women in the Entertainment Industry
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-winning producer and activist, Cathy Schulman.
Cathy Schulman, Producer
Cathy Schulman is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment indu…
Will Packer (Film & Television Producer) Discusses his Career, Making Movies that Resonate with Audiences, and More!
Kevin is joined by Will Packer, acclaimed filmmaker and founder of Will Packer Productions.
Will Packer, Producer
Kevin Goetz is joined by industry trailblazer, Will Packer. A …
Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey (Powerhouse Producing Duo) Discuss Filmmaking, their Partnership Success, & More
Kevin is joined by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, powerhouse producers and founders of Temple Hill Entertainment.
Marty Bowen, Producer
Wyck Godfrey, Producer and Former Studio …
Jim Gianopulos (Former Studio Chairman/CEO) on Making Successful Movies, Greenlighting Projects, & More!
Kevin is joined by Jim Gianopulos, former studio head of 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures.
Jim Gianopulos, Studio Head
Jim Gianopulos is a highly influential executive i…
Mark Gordon (Film & Television Producer) on Filmmaking, Getting into Television, and More!
Kevin is joined by Mark Gordon, film and television producer, Academy Award nominee, and Golden Globe winner.
Mark Gordon, Producer
Mark Gordon, a visionary producer and execut…
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (Film/TV Producer, Manager, & Executive) on Breaking Into the Business, Producing, & More
Kevin is joined by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, founder and CEO of Gotham Group, a management and production company.
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Gotham Group CEO, Producer
Ellen Goldsmith-…
Martha Coolidge (Award Winning Film & Television Director) on Filmmaking and Movie Research
Kevin is joined by Martha Coolidge, a celebrated American film director known for her groundbreaking work in the film industry.
Martha Coolidge, Director
Coolidge has directed …
Jonathan Glickman (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on Developing Films, Audiences, Streaming, and More
Kevin is joined by highly accomplished film and television producer and former studio executive, Jonathan Glickman.
Jonathan Glickman, Producer and Former Studio Executive
Wit…