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THE MAKING OF: A NAT GEO PODCAST

THE MAKING OF is an ongoing podcast series from National Geographic Channels and National Geographic Documentary Films featuring in-depth interviews with some of the talented people responsible for the network’s award-worthy programming. Hosted by Chris Albert, National Geographic EVP of Global Communications & Talent Relations, the series features discussions with individuals who are both in front of the camera and also those behind the scenes.

Society & Culture Science Education Documentary
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
33
Years Active
2020 - 2022
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Episode 33: Executive Producers

Episode 33: Executive Producers

Executive Producers, Jane Root and Graham Booth, undertook the most epic project of their career with the National Geographic series Welcome To Earth. In this episode, Jane and Graham speak with host…

00:32:51  |   Tue 07 Jun 2022
Episode 32: Sound

Episode 32: Sound

In this episode, host Chris Albert is joined by Emmy-nominated sound mixer, Tony Volante, who contributed his expertise to two current National Geographic films, Fauci and We Feed People. Volante sha…

00:17:26  |   Tue 07 Jun 2022
Episode 31: Editors

Episode 31: Editors

Joining host Chris Albert for this episode are National Geographic film editors Felix Black (Welcome To Earth), Jenny Nelson (Life Below Zero) and Andrew Morreale (We Feed People). The editors share …

00:41:36  |   Mon 06 Jun 2022
Episode 30: Directors

Episode 30: Directors

Host Chris Albert is joined by three award-winning National Geographic directors to discuss their latest documentaries. National Geographic director Ron Howard’s film, We Feed People follows chef Jos…

00:35:16  |   Tue 31 May 2022
Episode 29: Score

Episode 29: Score

Academy-Award nominated and Emmy-winning composer, Daniel Pemberton, joins host Chris Albert to discuss his electronic-infused score for National Geographic’s Welcome To Earth. Daniel, a prolific com…

00:35:14  |   Tue 31 May 2022
Episode 28: Cinematographers

Episode 28: Cinematographers

National Geographic Cinematographers Brendan McGinty and Sim Houtman share stories of the ambitious undertakings of their respective docu-series, Welcome to Earth and Life Below Zero. McGinty and Hou…

00:32:14  |   Tue 31 May 2022
Episode 27: “Secrets of the Whales” Part 2 with Executive Producer, Writer and Director Brian Armstrong & Composer Raphaelle Thibault

Episode 27: “Secrets of the Whales” Part 2 with Executive Producer, Writer and Director Brian Armstrong & Composer Raphaelle Thibault

Executive producer/writer/director Brian Armstrong explains the challenges of directing the “stars” of National Geographic’s documentary series “Secrets of the Whales,” streaming now on Disney+  Duri…

00:33:07  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
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Episode 26: "Genius: Aretha" Part 4 – Behind the Scenes with Executive Producer and Director Anthony Hemingway

Executive Producer and Director Anthony Hemingway joins host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha”.  Anthony reveals how a career that began as a production assistant p…

00:23:33  |   Fri 28 May 2021
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Episode 25: "Genius: Aretha" Part 3 - Becoming Aretha with Cynthia Erivo, Coree Moreno and Terrell Mullin

Oscar-nominated, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo discusses her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha”, a performance that has been called “incandescen…

00:46:20  |   Tue 18 May 2021
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Episode 24: "IMPACT with Gal Gadot" – Behind the Scenes with Women of Wonder Gal Gadot and Vanessa Roth

"National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot" executive producer and host Gal Gadot and executive producer and series director Vanessa Roth join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss how they we…

00:33:55  |   Thu 06 May 2021
Episode 23: “Secrets of the Whales” with Nat Geo Photographer & Explorer Brian Skerry

Episode 23: “Secrets of the Whales” with Nat Geo Photographer & Explorer Brian Skerry

National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry discusses the three-year endeavor to make the new 4-part Disney+ documentary series Secrets of the Whales. Skerry explains to host Stacey Wi…

00:38:12  |   Wed 21 Apr 2021
Episode 22: Behind the Scenes of

Episode 22: Behind the Scenes of "Race to the Center of the Earth" with Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri

“Race to the Center of the Earth” executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri discuss the series’ unique concept, combining the excitement of the producers’ Emmy© winning series “The …

00:29:51  |   Thu 25 Mar 2021
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Episode 21: "Genius: Aretha" Part 2 – Behind the Scenes with Producers Brian Grazer and Suzan-Lori Parks

Executive producers Brian Grazer and Suzan-Lori Parks join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss National Geographic’s "Genius: Aretha." Considered by many to be geniuses in their own right, Suzan-Lori …

00:32:07  |   Wed 17 Mar 2021
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Episode 20: "Genius: Aretha" Part 1 - Crafts with Jennifer Bryan, Dondraico Johnson & Kevin McKnight

National Geographic’s Emmy-winning series “Genius” returns for a third season with “Genius: Aretha,” a dramatization of the life and career of Aretha Franklin. The legendary singer-songwriter follows…

00:44:49  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
Episode 19: The Making of

Episode 19: The Making of "Trafficked" with Mariana Van Zeller

The stories behind-the-camera are nearly as exciting as the ones that are shown in National Geographic’s new eight-part series Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller. In this episode, Peabody Award-winni…

00:44:59  |   Wed 25 Nov 2020
Episode 18: Behind the Scenes of “Rebuilding Paradise” With Producers Sara Bernstein and Xan Parker and Subject Michelle John

Episode 18: Behind the Scenes of “Rebuilding Paradise” With Producers Sara Bernstein and Xan Parker and Subject Michelle John

National Geographic Documentary Films’ new documentary Rebuilding Paradise begins with the tragic wildfire that destroyed most of the town of Paradise, California, on Nov. 8, 2018.  What it then reve…

00:40:55  |   Tue 17 Nov 2020
Episode 17: Rising from the Ashes: A Conversation with “Rebuilding Paradise” Director Ron Howard

Episode 17: Rising from the Ashes: A Conversation with “Rebuilding Paradise” Director Ron Howard

A few days after most of the town of Paradise, California, was tragically burned to the ground in 2018, legendary filmmaker Ron Howard sent a crew.  But unlike the other media that descended upon the…

00:35:36  |   Tue 17 Nov 2020
Episode 16: “City So Real”’s Ears, Eyes and Editor: A Chat With Zak Piper, Kevin Shaw and David E. Simpson

Episode 16: “City So Real”’s Ears, Eyes and Editor: A Chat With Zak Piper, Kevin Shaw and David E. Simpson

While a good documentary can leave viewers fascinated by its subject, creating “City So Real” has had the same effect on its production team. Host Stacey Wilson Hunt explores the making of National G…

00:34:25  |   Tue 17 Nov 2020
Episode 15: Extreme Close-Up on Chicago – and America -  with “City So Real” Filmmaker Steve James

Episode 15: Extreme Close-Up on Chicago – and America - with “City So Real” Filmmaker Steve James

The five-part documentary series “City So Real” from Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Steve James (“Hoop Dreams,” “America to Me”) is a fascinating portrait of contemporary Chicago, delivering a de…

00:51:26  |   Fri 23 Oct 2020
Episode 14: Inside the Immigration Crisis with “Blood on the Wall” Directors Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested

Episode 14: Inside the Immigration Crisis with “Blood on the Wall” Directors Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested

Recent history is shown in fascinating detail in “Blood On The Wall” from National Geographic Documentary Films. Academy Award® nominee and bestselling author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Jung…

00:33:39  |   Tue 06 Oct 2020
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