Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet joins Raymond Arroyo for a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of the arts, storytelling, and America itself.

🎬 David Mamet’s Henry Johnson is available for rental and in theaters on May 9th @ henryjohnsonmovie.com

From Glengarry Glen Ross and The Untouchables to House of Games and his new film Henry Johnson, Mamet reflects on his legendary career — and why so much of today’s creative industry is broken. He explains why modern acting training misses the mark, what makes great writing timeless, and how the rise of bureaucracy and groupthink led to Hollywood’s artistic collapse.

Along the way, Mamet shares wild stories about hanging out with con men, why he never rehearses actors, how improv and Harold Pinter influenced his work, and the surprising truth behind his religious awakening and political shift. Whether he's dismantling method acting or defending Donald Trump, Mamet never backs down from the truth as he sees it.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet joins Raymond Arroyo for a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of the arts, storytelling, and America itself.
🎬 David Mamet&rsquo;s&nbsp;Henry Johnson is available for rental and in theaters on May 9th @ <a href="https://henryjohnsonmovie.com/">henryjohnsonmovie.com</a>
From Glengarry Glen Ross and The Untouchables to House of Games and his new film Henry Johnson, Mamet reflects on his legendary career &mdash; and why so much of today&rsquo;s creative industry is broken. He explains why modern acting training misses the mark, what makes great writing timeless, and how the rise of bureaucracy and groupthink led to Hollywood&rsquo;s artistic collapse.
Along the way, Mamet shares wild stories about hanging out with con men, why he never rehearses actors, how improv and Harold Pinter influenced his work, and the surprising truth behind his religious awakening and political shift. Whether he's dismantling method acting or defending Donald Trump, Mamet never backs down from the truth as he sees it.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations: Arroyo Grande, available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and everywhere you listen, watch &amp; stream.

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo

David Mamet on Great Writing, Bad Acting, His New Film & Hollywood’s Collapse

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