Telling Stories with Sheila Nevins
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07/31/18 • 29 min
Sheila Nevins was the longtime President of HBO Documentary films.
She has worked on productions that have been recognized with 35 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, 42 Peabody Awards, and 26 Academy Awards. Sheila has also won 32 individual Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any other person.
Sheila talks to Bassem about being an outsider both in her childhood and also as a woman in Hollywood. They discuss Sheila's philosophy of storytelling and her favorite documentary. And, Sheila asks Bassem a few questions, too.
If you have questions or comments for Bassem, tweet them to him at @Byoussef with the hashtag #askbassem, email [email protected], or call 785-422-7736 (785-4-BASSEM) and leave a voicemail.
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Sheila Nevins was the longtime President of HBO Documentary films.
She has worked on productions that have been recognized with 35 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, 42 Peabody Awards, and 26 Academy Awards. Sheila has also won 32 individual Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any other person.
Sheila talks to Bassem about being an outsider both in her childhood and also as a woman in Hollywood. They discuss Sheila's philosophy of storytelling and her favorite documentary. And, Sheila asks Bassem a few questions, too.
If you have questions or comments for Bassem, tweet them to him at @Byoussef with the hashtag #askbassem, email [email protected], or call 785-422-7736 (785-4-BASSEM) and leave a voicemail.
Go to sunbasket.com/remade today to learn more and get $35 off your first order!
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Guy Branum is a comedian, actor, writer and producer best known for “Talk Show The Game Show” and “Chelsea Lately.”
Bassem and his guests talk about whether certain jokes are funny or tasteless, what counts as hate speech and how to deal with it, and the effect of President Trump on comedians in America.
There is also some discussion of Bassem’s beautiful blue eyes.
If you have questions or comments for Bassem, tweet them to him at @Byoussef with the hashtag #askbassem, email [email protected], or call 785-422-7736 (785-4-BASSEM) and leave a voicemail.
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