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
Nancy Kirhoffer (Post Production Supervisor & Producer) on Filmmaking, Post, & Test Screenings
Kevin is joined by Nancy Kirhoffer, a highly experienced post-production supervisor, to delve into the intricacies of successfully bringing movies to completion.
Nancy Kirhoff…
Amy Baer (Veteran Producer & Studio Executive) Discusses her Multi-Faceted Hollywood Career
Kevin is joined by Amy Baer, veteran producer and studio executive, to discuss her multi-faceted Hollywood career.
Amy Baer, Producer & Studio Executive
Today we have the pleas…
David Rosenbloom (Film Editor) Discusses the Moviemaking Process, the Art of Editing, and More!
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-nominated editor David Rosenbloom to discuss his experience in the editing room and how audience research affects the final cut.
David Rosenbl…
Monica Levinson (Film/TV Producer) Discusses her Career, Test Screenings, and More!
Kevin is joined by veteran producer Monica Levinson to discuss producing award-winning blockbusters and giving back.
Monica Levinson, Producer
Monica Levinson is a renowned fil…
George Tillman Jr. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer) on Filmmaking, Influences, & More!
Kevin is joined by the critically acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer George Tillman Jr. to discuss making movies from the heart.
George Tillman Jr., Director, Producer, Writer
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William Goldenberg (Film Editor) on Film Editing, Inspirations, Working with Directors, & More
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-winning film editor, William Goldenberg.
William Goldenberg, Editor
William (Billy) Goldenberg is an award-winning editor who has worked on ov…
Todd Garner (Producer) Shares Filmmaking Stories and More!
Kevin is joined by veteran producer and Hollywood creative executive, Todd Garner.
Todd Garner, Producer
Todd Garner, formerly the Disney co-head of production, emerged from on…
Neal Moritz (Producer) Discusses the Film Industry, Filmmaking, and More!
Kevin is joined by one of the most prolific and successful film producers of all time, Neal Moritz.
Neal Moritz, Producer
Neal Moritz has produced over 70 films that have gross…
Roxanne Taylor (Producer) & Deon Taylor (Writer/Director) Discuss Filmmaking, Movie Research, & More!
Kevin is joined by visionary producer and executive Roxanne Taylor and her husband, writer, director, and producer, Deon Taylor. Together, Roxanne and Deon have produced and …
Jason Blum (Award Winning Producer) discusses Halloween, Streaming, Research, & More!
Kevin is joined 3-time Academy Award nominated & Emmy Award winning producer, Jason Blum in this re-released interview from earlier this year. Jason is the founder & CEO of …
David Leitch (Director) & Kelly McCormick (Producer) Discuss Filmmaking & Movie Research
Kevin is joined by the powerhouse filmmaking team of producer Kelly McCormick and director David Leitch to discuss, among other things, what makes their successful partnersh…
Andy Marx (Award-Winning Writer & Photographer) on the Beginnings of Film Testing
Kevin is joined by Andy Marx, an award-winning writer and photographer, to share stories about old Hollywood, writing for Variety, and tales from growing up with Hollywood r…
Dean Devlin (Producer/Writer/Director) on Filmmaking & Audience Test Screenings
Kevin is joined by the incredibly talented screenwriter, film producer, television producer, television director, film director, and former actor Dean Devlin to discuss filmm…
Graham King (Film Producer) on Movie Making & Research
Kevin is joined by Oscar winning movie producer Graham King to discuss film producing, his experiences with audience test screenings, making and testing Bohemian Rhapsody, a…