Brian Koppelman: Rounders, The Illusionist, and Billions co-creator | Buckle Up #60
This week we've got the co-writer of "Rounders" and Showtime's "Billions" (among MANY other projects you've seen), Brian Koppelman! Among his many accomplishments, he's an incredibly articulate student of the creative process and how artists find their voice. We covered all the difficult and joyous parts of creating for a living, Jordan Peterson, and a little Holocaust obvi. 00:00 Introducing: Brian Koppelman 1:25 Anatomy of an impression 3:26 Holocaust small talk 6:47 Chasing creative careers as a PARENT 9:06 Finding a renewable source of creative fuel 15:39 How Brian transitioned from biz…
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