“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.
Latest episodes
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1 h 28
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: And the band played on
From “The Graduate” to “Clueless,” this LIVE episode is all about movies with iconic soundtracks. Guests: Writer/director Paul Feig (“Another Simple Favor,” “Bridesmaids”), actor/w…
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1 h 22
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Disasters, naturally
We’re taking cover and bracing for impact in an episode about our favorite disaster movies! Guests: Writer/comedian Jen Statsky (“Hacks,” “The Good Place,” “Parks and Recreation”),…
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59 min
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Chick flicks
Call up your bestie and pour a glass of wine, because this episode is all about one of the most underappreciated movie genres: chick flicks! Guests: Writer/director Susanna Fogel,…
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1 h 03
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Paging Dr. Leonard
In this episode, we’re grabbing our stethoscopes and throwing around the term “stat!” for an episode about medical dramas. Test your knowledge alongside our guests, actor and rappe…
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1 h 07
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Movie magic
Scrub down your cauldrons and polish your wands — this week on NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING we are delving into the world of magic! Or, at least, the world of movies and TV shows about ma…
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1 h 04
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: 'Cause we are livin' in a procedural world
On NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, we love case-of-the-week shows with acronyms for names, from “NCIS” to “Chicago PD” to “Law and Order: SVU.” On this week’s show, we get in on the procedu…
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1 h 12
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: I saw the TV, d’oh
We’re giving into nostalgia and going full 90s mode with an episode about the many great (and some not so great) TV sitcoms of the decade. Guests: Actors Tichina Arnold (“The Neigh…
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57 min
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: A Spy Is Born
Martinis shaken, not stirred. Fast cars and shiny shoes. Villain monologues and absurd gadgets. From shagadelic parodies to suave 007 and serialized stories, we’re taking aim at sp…
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1 h 12
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Hollywood Plays Itself
Today we’re talking about the only truly noble pursuit there is — making movies! To honor the greatest industry in the world, this live episode of NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is all abou…
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1 h 01
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
Legend has it that women have been a pivotal part of the film industry since its conception, even though some corners of the internet get really angry if you say that. But this wee…
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1 h 13
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Time After Time After Time
Some people think space is the final frontier, but those people are wrong. It's actually time travel! Space, we've been there. But time travel has only happened in fiction. Still,…
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1 h 01
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: And the Oscar Goes To…
Hollywood is getting ready for luncheons and deleting old tweets, which is why this episode is all about the Oscars. When you give an awards speech in your bathroom mirror, we know…
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1 h 09
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: We Love L.A.
Los Angeles has been through a lot this year. It’s hard to find a single person in Los Angeles who hasn’t been affected in some way by the recent wildfires. There’s so much to be s…
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1 h 11
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Sex, Drugs, and Public Radio
The troubled childhood, the meteoric rise to fame, the tragic fall… We all know the basic outline of a music biopic, so how hard can it be to write one? Find out (along with our gu…
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56 min
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Foreign Exchange
Like most of America, Hollywood has a…weird relationship with the rest of the world. The land of The Oscars, Westerns, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is afraid of subtitles and loves t…
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1 h 08
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Beginner's Luck
This episode of NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is all about breakthrough stars. We'll focus on film and television debuts and first-timers who struck gold, because if there's anything we’re…
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1 h 00
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Here We Go Again
From the team behind the first episode of NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING comes a second episode that’s bigger, bolder, and more explosive…That’s right, it’s a sequel! In this week’s episode…
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1 h 16
NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Growing Pains
What makes a blockbuster, or a box office bomb? The truth is, as famed screenwriter William Goldman put it, “Nobody knows anything.” Join us each week as we put your favorite actor…
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50 min
LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest runn…
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43 min
LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influenci…