The LZ Granderson Show
The LZ Granderson Show
Podcast Description
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics including immigration, race relations, mental health, music, and political commentary. Recent episodes have delved into discussions such as the impact of colorism in politics, the realities of independent journalism during protests, and the role of music in societal change, making it a thought-provoking listen for diverse audiences.
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins LZ Granderson for an honest, thoughtful conversation about art, identity, and the power of storytelling. From his breakout roles in Looking and The White Lotus to his unforgettable performance in The Last of Us, Bartlett opens up about the choices that shaped his career — and how he’s finding balance away from the spotlight.
0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show
1:12 LZ on the definition of Masculinity
6:05 Murray Bartlett Joins The Show
7:00 Murray’s Character on “Looking”
11:45 Murray’s Iconic Performance in ‘The Last of Us’
13:45 Working with Nick Offerman
15:23 Portraying Complex Characters
16:20 Auditioning for White Lotus
18:15 The Difficulty in Choosing Characters
20:00 Murray’s Acting Career Development
23:00 Moving Out of the City and into Nature
30:40 Australian Fandom
33:30 Developing An American Accent
37:25 Working with Nicole Kidman
39:10 Australian Culture
41:50 Murray’s Hobbies
50:10 Next Project’s
54:45 Bucket List Creatives
59:30 What’s Your Legacy Role?
The LZ Granderson Show dives into the intersection of art, culture, and purpose — with the creators defining this generation of storytelling.
#MurrayBartlett #TheLastOfUs #WhiteLotus #HBO #NickOfferman #NicoleKidman #LZGranderson
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
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