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Sep 28, 2026 · 31:07
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Filmmakers Collaborative members Kerthy Fix and Paul Kloss to discuss their documentary "More Than Medicine" which follows four…
Sep 21, 2026 · 40:58
Host Michael Azevedo's guest on this episode is award-winning documentary filmmaker, former Olympian, and Filmmakers Collaborative member Mary Mazzio . Mary’s latest film,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 34:27
Host Michael Azevedo's guest on this episode is writer, director, and actor Ed Burns. Ed has been a force in the movie world since his debut film "The Brothers McMullen" which…
Sep 17, 2026 · 57:50
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Nadia Gill the co-director of an insightful and thought-provoking documentary called The [Conserv]atives. From summer 2021 through…
Sep 11, 2026 · 58:12
Director Valerie Veatch joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to discuss her provocative documentary "Ghost in the Machine," which will have its broadcast debut on the PBS…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:05:11
Host Michael Azevedo recently had the pleasure of watching a captivating, thrilling and inspiring documentary called Women & The Wind (which is currently streaming for rent on…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:09:48
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Jenny Carchman, director of the riveting true-crime documentary “Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal,” which is now…
Aug 20, 2026 · 47:08
On episode #200 of Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo chats with Sophie Vershbow the co-host, along with Rudi Greenberg, of a new podcast called It Was A Book First , which as…
Aug 5, 2026 · 46:14
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is former Hollywood studio executive and serial entrepreneur Steven Puri. After working as an executive at three film studios and a…
Jul 26, 2026 · 29:12
We continue our 2-episode series of conversations with filmmakers who have documentaries playing at the 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festiva l in scenic Woods Hole, MA which runs…
Jul 24, 2026 · 35:26
The 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival in scenic Woods Hole, MA runs from July 25 to August 1 this year and we’re devoting a couple of episodes of Making Media Now to…
Jul 20, 2026 · 48:33
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Nicholas Bruckman the co-director and producer of a fascinating documentary series currently airing on the Documentary+ platform called The…
Jul 14, 2026 · 42:39
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Sasha Waters, the director of “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” a biographical documentary about poet Mary Oliver that is now…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:02
Award-winning documentary filmmaker and photojournalist Jessica Earnshaw joins host Michael Azevedo to discuss her latest film, "Baby Doe," which is currently playing in a…
Jun 30, 2026 · 32:46
Director Alison Ellwood, whose latest music documentary is “Boy George & Culture Club”—which is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, joins host Michael Azevedo on…
Jun 22, 2026 · 33:49
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Steve Humble, the chief content officer for VPM—Virginia’s home for the public media. Steve is also the executive producer of…
Jun 9, 2026 · 51:32
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner, the filmmaking team behind “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light," a feature length…
May 31, 2026 · 33:48
The original promise of the internet—creating community and a world where people enduring solitary personal struggles might feel less alone—was in full bloom back in 2006 when…
May 27, 2026 · 44:41
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is director Theo Rigby to discuss his documentary "If I Could Stay," which will be premiere on PBS on June 1 and remain available to…
May 18, 2026 · 53:04
Although it may be hard to detect, a quiet revolution is underway: As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, and AI’s invasion into every aspect of our…
May 8, 2026 · 34:21
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon, the director and producer of the award-winning documentary " Natchez ," which will air on…
May 3, 2026 · 1:03:57
Returning guest Brandon Katz joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to take a look at some compelling data that’s informing several film and television related stories he’s…
Apr 19, 2026 · 46:12
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, two of the three co-directors on Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist Fisher Stevens's…
Apr 9, 2026 · 37:19
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Raúl O. Paz Pastrana, the director of a new documentary airing on PBS’ Independent Lens series on April 13. Raul’s film, "Backside: The Unseen…
Mar 27, 2026 · 45:57
Back in 2023, Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo was joined by filmmaker Bonnie Waltch and writer Sara Schley to talk about a film project for which Filmmakers Collaborative…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:11:03
Joining host Michael Azevedo on episode is writer and director Andrew Goldberg, whose documentary "White with Fear" will premiere on PBS on March 24. Told by the operatives in…
Mar 12, 2026 · 50:59
On this episode host Michael Azevedo takes a dive into season three of the award-winning podcast series, The Big Dig, produced by GBH News and distributed by PRX. Season three is…
Mar 4, 2026 · 40:52
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Lisa Olivieri about her film, "Recovery City," a raw exploration of what it means to be in…
Feb 20, 2026 · 42:42
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Angela Lynn Tucker, the director of an inspiring and informative new documentary called "The Inquisitor," which tells the story of…
Feb 9, 2026 · 42:29
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Miles Spencer, the co-founder of an innovative AI start-up called Reflekta . A few weeks back, Mile’s team reached out to me to…
Jan 22, 2026 · 57:20
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by first-time director Vivien Hillgrove and producer Deann Borshay Liem to discuss a truly engaging and poignant personal…
Jan 11, 2026 · 46:24
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Laura Varela and Andrew Gonzales, the producer and producer/director of "American Sons," a new documentary that follows a…
Jan 5, 2026 · 58:51
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Ben Loeterman, the writer and director of Bombshell, a new documentary that Explores How The U.S. government manipulated the…
Dec 26, 2025 · 51:13
On this episode host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joshua Seftel to discuss his latest documentary, "All the Empty Rooms," which is currently…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:17:39
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is first-time filmmaker Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, the director & executive producer of a powerful and thought-provoking new documentary…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:03:35
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo joined by long-time friend of the podcast Tim O’Donnell of Pixela Films and by first-time guest Mary Dague to discuss the just-completed…
Nov 25, 2025 · 36:59
Director Daniel Masciari who joins host Michael Azevedo to discuss "Stationed at Home," his debut feature film. Set on a clear and frigid Christmas Eve in 1998, in a small,…
Nov 15, 2025 · 57:22
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Jon Shenk co-director of a powerful documentary now streaming on Netflix called In Waves and War . Blending observational scenes…
Nov 3, 2025 · 59:34
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Vicki Hughes and Holly Stadtler, two veterans of the documentary filmmaking world who’ve teamed up to produce The Green Box: At…
Oct 22, 2025 · 51:50
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Ben Flaherty, the director of Shuffle , a film that won the documentary jury award at the 2025 SXSW festival. This powerful…
Oct 15, 2025 · 51:30
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Rick Goldsmith, the director of the documentary “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. Rick’s film offers a…
Oct 4, 2025 · 40:55
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode is Clay Tweel, director of a powerful new documentary called "The Bitter Pill." Clay’s film—which debuted on PBS on 9/22 and will…
Sep 24, 2025 · 1:02:01
On May 8, 1970, “the Hard Hat Riot” erupted in lower Manhattan. At midday, construction workers, including those building the World Trade Center, violently clashed with students…
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:06:39
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Andy DeMeo, the creator and host of the Granite Goodness podcast and Substack newsletter . Andy has a belief that most news…
Sep 5, 2025 · 46:17
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by veteran film and television director Rob Spera. Rob’s been on the faculty at the American Film Institute for over 20 years. His feature films…
Aug 27, 2025 · 40:19
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Jen Bradwell and Todd Boekelheide, the married co-directors of "Make A Circle," a new documentary that offers a rare, inside look…
Aug 18, 2025 · 43:34
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Jonathan Berman, director of the newly restored documentary "Commune." Originally released in 2005, the film has been newly…
Aug 5, 2025 · 12:58
Here's a brief update on the current status of public media. In short: it ain’t good. If you’re a regular listener to MMN, you probably know that over the more than 150 episodes…
Jul 24, 2025 · 58:05
Documentary filmmakers Ellen Martinez and Steph Ching join host Michael Azevedo to discuss Slumlord Millionaire, winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 DOC NYC Film Festival.…
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:02:47
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Troy Farkas, the creator, producer, and host of "Seacoast Stories," a podcast featuring compelling stories about the unique…
Jul 3, 2025 · 1:15:20
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by members of the team behind a compelling and eye-opening short documentary called “Gone Guys.” Chad Ervin is the film’s director & producer. Also…
Jun 24, 2025 · 44:50
“If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that nobody believes anything any longer. And the people that no longer believe…
Jun 16, 2025 · 41:36
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Chad Freidrichs, the director and editor of a fascinating and intriguing film called "The Cinema Within." "The Cinema Within,"…
Jun 6, 2025 · 39:52
Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Mickela Mallozzi, the four-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi,” a PBS series that…
May 22, 2025 · 45:14
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by two guests to discuss recent funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the NEH, and the National Endowment for the Arts, the…
May 16, 2025 · 45:09
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is writer/director Gene Tempest. Gene’s latest documentary is “Mr. Polaroid” and it will debut on PBS as part of the American…
May 9, 2025 · 40:43
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Will Parrinello and Rick Tejada-Flores, the director and co-producers of a documentary that premiered on PBS in April called…
Apr 28, 2025 · 27:08
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is independent filmmaker Joseph Mathew, director of "The Long Walk of Carlos Guerrero," a feature film that was Inspired by real…
Apr 18, 2025 · 39:38
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Signe Taylor, the director of a documentary called It’s Criminal. "It's Criminal" highlights the economic and social inequities…
Apr 7, 2025 · 35:43
Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back journalist and media analyst Brandon Katz. Brandon’s recent article in The Observer, titled "The Decline of Originality in Hollywood: A Look at…
Mar 25, 2025 · 44:34
Curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons. All these seem commonplace today, but they were once the subject of a pitched battle that landed on the…
Mar 21, 2025 · 39:40
Host Michael Azevedo speaks with acclaimed filmmakers Tom Jennings and Annie Wong, the co-producers and co-directors of "The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram," a FRONTLINE/ ProPublica…
Mar 7, 2025 · 38:13
Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Tim Molloy, editor in chief of Moviemaker . MovieMaker is a magazine, website and podcast network focused on the art and business of…
Feb 25, 2025 · 35:14
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Alexi Cohan, news producer from Boston’s PBS station, ‘GBH. Alexi joined me to talk about a new video series, "Politics IRL."…
Jan 24, 2025 · 39:45
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is former television journalist and documentary producer turned digital media entrepreneur Bob Bowdon. Bob is the founder of VidaFair…
Jan 17, 2025 · 40:55
Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are…
Jan 2, 2025 · 34:00
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Nicholas Bruckman the writer, producer, and director of a new documentary called Minted , which provides an insider’s look at…
Dec 20, 2024 · 40:26
We’re using this episode of the podcast to promote a special event sponsored by the Boston International Kids Film Festival taking place on December 27, 2024 at 1pm at the…
Nov 25, 2024 · 39:09
On the eve of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season, host Michael Azevedo is joined by Nic Stacey and Flora Bagenal, the filmmakers behind a new Netflix documentary called…
Nov 15, 2024 · 35:50
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Amy Schatz the Emmy and Peabody award-winning director of a soul-stirring musical documentary called "Stand Up & Shout: Songs from…
Nov 7, 2024 · 46:35
The underpinnings of maneuvers and machinations by aggrieved white citizens and business owners of the south reached a boiling point in North Carolina in 1898 and culminated in…
Oct 22, 2024 · 40:11
Does this sound familiar to you: you settle in for the night hoping to find something to watch on one of the half dozen streaming services you somehow subscribe to and can’t seem…
Oct 13, 2024 · 39:27
Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Dr. Paul Heinzelmann to the podcast to talk about his debut documentary, "Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry," which will premiere…
Oct 5, 2024 · 45:12
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Josh Levin the writer and host of "Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News", a 6-episode series that takes listeners back to a crucial…
Sep 25, 2024 · 32:03
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Michelle Ferrari, an award winning documentary filmmaker whose latest film “The American Vice-President” will debut on PBS’…
Sep 16, 2024 · 40:00
A few weeks the NewYork Times published an article , written by Emily Labor-Warren, that examined the practice of conducting something called a life review. It was in the article…
Sep 4, 2024 · 39:07
If you’re a college football fan here’s something you already know: the 2024 NCAA College Football season kicked off this past weekend! The college football season goes from now…
Aug 29, 2024 · 41:26
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo is joined by filmmaker Stebs Schinnerer to discuss his career as a director, cinematographer, and editor as well as his work as one of the…
Aug 19, 2024 · 32:45
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo is joined by the makers of a new three-part documentary series called “Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine” which premiered on US Public…
Aug 5, 2024 · 34:40
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are documentary filmmakers Tom Casciato and Kathleen Hughes. Tom and Kathleen join Michael to discuss their latest film for PBS’s…
Jul 22, 2024 · 41:27
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Sarah T. Schwab and Brian Long, the co-founders of Cardinal Flix, an independent film production company, seeking to change the…
Jul 1, 2024 · 44:13
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is filmmaker Rob Apse. Rob was on the podcast way back in 2021 to talk about his beautifully made documentary The Last Lightkeepers,…
Jun 20, 2024 · 38:45
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo is joined by Bill Lichtenstein and Brooke Lewitas, the team behind a documentary-in-process called "Broken," a film which intends to…
Jun 5, 2024 · 39:47
Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back journalist Susan Zalkind. Susan joined us back in late 2022 to talk about the Hulu documentary series, "Murders Before the Marathon," which she…
May 27, 2024 · 41:39
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Sarah Perkins and Josh Sabey, the co-directors of "The Basement Talks," a riveting documentary series now available on Amazon…
May 14, 2024 · 39:26
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Stephen Ujlaki, the director of "Bad Faith, " a new documentary exploring the roots and the growing reach of Christian Nationalism. It’s a film…
May 4, 2024 · 32:49
Host Michael Azevedo speaks with Ido Mizrahy, the director of "Space: The Longest Goodbye," which will be broadcast on PBS on May 6 as part of the Independent Lens series. In…
Apr 27, 2024 · 53:33
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is former Olympian and award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio to talk about her latest film, "Bad River." "Bad River"…
Apr 21, 2024 · 22:14
Host Michael Azevedo speaks with Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, the co-producers and directors of “Girls State,” a revealing and inspiring documentary follow up to their…
Apr 11, 2024 · 22:07
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Charlie Sadoff, the director of a documentary called "Against All Enemies," which explores the critical role of military veterans…
Apr 4, 2024 · 29:47
Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo speaks with documentary filmmakers Anna Moot-Levin and Laura Green about the second in their 3-film Matter of Mind series. Their first film…
Mar 29, 2024 · 36:33
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo chats with Noam Osband & Sebastián Díaz, the co-directors and co-producers of a documentary called "A Thousand Pines." Wood and wood…
Mar 21, 2024 · 44:29
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Amanda Pollak and Gene Tempest, the team behind another new American Experience documentary. This one premieres on PBS on March…
Mar 14, 2024 · 47:27
On this episode of Making Media Now, host Michael Azevedo speaks with documentary filmmaker Peter Yost, whose film, "Nazi Town, USA" uncovers the unsettling story of Nazi…
Mar 4, 2024 · 39:13
On this episode host Michael Azevedo navigates an insightful conversation on the creation of the Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol." The engrossing film, a…
Feb 26, 2024 · 49:16
Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America; host of A Braver Way , a podcast that equips people with the tools…
Feb 16, 2024 · 1:00:30
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo chats with Dr. Jennifer Mercieca, an award-winning historian of American political rhetoric. She is Professor in the Department of…
Feb 5, 2024 · 47:34
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Sean Claffey and Dave Peterson, the director and co-writer of a documentary called "Americonned". The film examines how the past…
Jan 26, 2024 · 43:34
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is MovieMaker magazine editor-in-chief Tim Molloy. MovieMaker is a magazine, website and podcast network focused on the art and…
Jan 12, 2024 · 57:58
Documentary filmmaker and engineer Arthur Musah joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode. Arthur is director of "Brief Tender Light," which will be broadcast as part of the POV…
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