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Apple Rating 4.9 (211)
Since Mar 2023
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IN PROXIMITY is a podcast about craft, career, and creativity from Proximity Media, the production company that helped bring you SINNERS, CREED III, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER PODCAST & SOUNDTRACK, and more. Hosted by Paola Mardo. New episodes every Monday.

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S3E38 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Using Your Fear in Filmmaking with Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler

Jun 08, 2026 47m

We’re going back into the archives to rerun this insightful and hilarious conversation with Ryan Coogler and Jordan Peele. From GET OUT to US to NOPE, Jordan has delighted – and frightened –…

S3E37 From Stage to Screen: Playwright & Filmmaker Aleshea Harris

Jun 01, 2026 47m

Playwright Aleshea Harris made her feature film directorial debut with IS GOD IS, adapted from her Obie Award-winning play of the same name. On the day her film opened in theaters, Aleshea sat down…

S3E36 How Shirley Kurata Designed the Maximalist Costumes for I LOVE BOOSTERS

May 25, 2026 46m

From her Oscar-nominated work in The Daniels’ EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE, to her latest project I LOVE BOOSTERS, written and directed by Boots Riley, costume designer and stylist Shirley…

S3E35 SINNERS Symposium: Behind the Scenes of Movie Marketing

May 18, 2026 18m

In this 2-part series, we’re sharing gems about fandoms, creators, and marketing movies from the TikTok SINNERS Symposium. Last week, Paola Mardo sat down with Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Jocelyn…

S3E34 SINNERS Symposium: How TikTok Creators are Fueling Viral Movies

May 11, 2026 48m

In this 2-part series, we’re sharing gems about fandoms, creators, and marketing movies from the TikTok SINNERS Symposium. The day before the Oscars, the Proximity Media team attended a symposium…

S3E33 How to Build a YouTube Empire with Michelle Khare

May 04, 2026 48m

YouTube’s daredevil Michelle Khare has tackled the world’s toughest professions and stunts in her award-winning series CHALLENGE ACCEPTED — from mastering Harry Houdini’s water torture cell escape to…

S3E32 Behind the Music: How PinkPantheress Produces Hits

Apr 27, 2026 47m

We’re going stateside on IN PROXIMITY! Before she became a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated musician, PinkPantheress was a film student in London who loved editing videos and watching Hitchcock…

S3E31 How SINNERS Built Its Oscar-Winning Score

Apr 20, 2026 33m

We’re celebrating the theatrical anniversary of SINNERS with a musical deep dive featuring executive music producer Serena Göransson. Alongside her creative partner Ludwig Göransson, the former…

S3E30 FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Art of the Pitch and Other Writing Tips with Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, and Sev Ohanian

Apr 13, 2026 47m

Take another trip to the archives with Proximity founder and writer/producer Sev Ohanian’s conversation with screenwriting duo Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier! Juel and Tony are the writers behind…

S3E29 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Screenwriting Masterclass with Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty

Apr 06, 2026 28m

We’re back in the archives with a re-release of one of our first episodes ever featuring writer, producer, and Proximity Media founder Sev Ohanian and writer/director Aneesh Chaganty. Together, Sev…

S3E28 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cord Jefferson and Ryan Coogler on Writing, Directing, AMERICAN FICTION, and SINNERS (sort of)

Mar 30, 2026 44m

We’re going back into the IN PROXIMITY archives for the next several weeks, rereleasing masterclasses on filmmaking and screenwriting. On this episode, we’re rebroadcasting a conversation between…

S3E27 INSIDE PROXIMITY: Meet (and Learn from!) our Nonfiction Team

Mar 23, 2026 43m

We’re celebrating docs and nonfiction series with Proximity’s Nonfiction department! IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo sits down with Kelli Dunson Buchanan (VP, Head of Nonfiction) and Gaby Arvizu…

S3E26 BEST OF SINNERS with Academy Award winners Ryan Coogler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Ludwig Göransson, Michael B. Jordan, and more | PROX GEMS!

Mar 16, 2026 25m

For this special episode of IN PROXIMITY, we’re celebrating the artisans who brought SINNERS to life. Relive the insightful conversations with Academy Award winners Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan,…

S3E25 How to Make an Oscar-Winning Short Film with Luke Matheny

Mar 09, 2026 44m

Luke Matheny is a writer, director, and showrunner who won the Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short Film in 2010 for GOD OF LOVE. Luke sat down with IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo to talk about…

S3E24 Directing GOAT, Animation, and Dreaming Big with Tyree Dillihay

Mar 02, 2026 40m

Before his debut animated feature GOAT claimed the #1 spot at the box office, director Tyree Dilihay joined IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo for an in-depth conversation about the animated sports film.…

S3E23 Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ryan Coogler: Writing, Directing, and IMAX

Feb 23, 2026 51m

Here comes the THE BRIDE writer/director/producer Maggie Gyllenhaal, who joins SINNERS writer/director/producer and Proximity founder Ryan Coogler, for an exclusive conversation with IN PROXIMITY…

S3E22 Writing and Directing KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

Feb 16, 2026 33m

We are sealing the Honmoon with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS directors and co-writers, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans! The veteran animation filmmakers break down how Maggie developed the story based on…

S3E21 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Ryan Coogler and Ta-Nehisi Coates on BLACK PANTHER, Chadwick Boseman, and Writing

Feb 09, 2026 58m

This February, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of the release of BLACK PANTHER! We dug deep into the In Proximity archives to re-release this iconic conversation with BLACK PANTHER director…

S3E20 From FRIENDS Intern to CRIMINAL MINDS TV Writer to Showrunner: How to Build a TV Writing Career

Feb 02, 2026 30m

What does it take to build a successful TV writing career in comedy, procedurals, and drama? Executive producer, showrunner, and author Kimberly Ann Harrison reveals how she landed an internship on…

S3E19 Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS, Lore, and Filmmaking

Jan 26, 2026 1h 7m

SINNERS lead actor Michael B. Jordan and writer/director/producer Ryan Coogler break down the Academy Award®-nominated film and their 10+ year collaboration in this exclusive conversation with IN…

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