Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast

• Season 2
• Season 3

TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with iconic filmmakers and writers as they discuss their earliest film memories, favorite films, creative influences and guilty pleasures.

Talk

1Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Chloe Zhao

Oscar-nominated writer/director Chloe Zhao (Hamnet) reveals why she has dance parties on set and what happened when a teacher took her under his wing.

2Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Joachim Trier

Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and career.

3Thu, May 14, 2026

Edgar Wright

Host Ben Mankiewicz sits with Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man) and talks bout living in Quentin Tarantino's guesthouse, and more.

4Thu, May 21, 2026

Patton Oswalt

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins host Ben Mankiewicz on the eve of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.

5Thu, May 28, 2026

Rosie Perez⁩

Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss the films that shaped her career--Do the Right Thing and Fearless.

6Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Susan Sarandon

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon joins Ben Mankiewicz to share unvarnished stories of a life in films.

7Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Sally Field

Oscar-winning actress Sally Field gets real with Ben Mankiewicz.

8Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Hiro Murai

Hiro Murai and Ben Mankiewicz discuss why Murai and Donald Glover collaborate so well and their initial approach to making Atlanta.

9Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Tony Goldwyn⁩

Actor-Director Tony Goldwyn talks with Ben Mankiewicz about breaking into Hollywood where his family roots run deep and the Goldwyn name looms large.

10Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Ron Howard

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy director.