Inside Narcos, Painkiller and the Rise of Streaming - Eric Newman, Executive Producer

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about the opioid crisis, drug addiction, and related legal issues, which may be sensitive for some listeners.
From producing hit series like Narcos and Painkiller to working with Hollywood legends, Eric Newman gives us the inside scoop on the evolving world of entertainment and the technology that powers it.

This is an extraordinary episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes in modern tv and film production. From the rise of streaming to the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry, we get to hear it all from one of the biggest producers for Netflix.

Eric also dives deep into his creative process, sharing the power of human stories to shape new series, like those focusing on the opioid crisis. Plus, hear some fun anecdotes about getting to work with Matthew Broderick, Chris Farley, Robert De Niro and others!

What You'll Learn:

• The unexpected journey from film production to becoming a key player in television and streaming
• Why Eric Newman chose to tackle the opioid crisis in his groundbreaking series
• How technology and AI are transforming the entertainment industry—and what the future may hold
• Surprising stories from behind the scenes with Hollywood legends like Matthew Broderick and Chris Farley
• Career advice from an executive producer: focus on what you love to do, not just what you want to be

Quotable Moments:

"What happened was a shift in me more than the business, which was I stopped focusing on what I wanted to be and started really thinking about what do I want to do? What is the job that I like doing?"

"You often hear people say, 'Well, a computer is not going to write the great American screenplay.' Yes, it will. At some point it will, you know. Of course it will."

"There's that great saying, 'With every failure comes another opportunity to get it right.' You have to have the humility to say it might not work, in which case you get the opportunity to do it again."

3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:

1. Navigating the evolving landscape work requires flexibility and a willingness to embrace change.
2. Technology and AI are rapidly changing the way content is created and consumed.
3. Powerful storytelling often comes from exploring complex, real-world issues through a human lens.

Resources in this Episode:

Watch the shows we discussed on Netflix:

• Painkiller
• Nacros
• Griselda

More notes & resources on the episode page: https://techedpodcast.com/newman/

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