Pizza - Billions - Brian Koppelman

Restaurant Fiction

Restaurant Fiction
Pizza - Billions - Brian Koppelman
May 11, 2025
Monis Rose

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this special Restaurant Fiction episode, we sit down with legendary writer, director, and producer Brian Koppelman (Billions, Rounders, Oceanโ€™s Thirteen) for a wide-ranging conversation thatโ€™s as satisfying as your favorite slice of New York pizza. ๐Ÿ•

We dive into:

The soul of diners and why they matter

How food scenes can drive a story

The real-life inspirations behind Billions

Pizza philosophy (yes, itโ€™s a thing)

Creative process, storytelling, and everything delicious in between

Pull up a chair โ€” this isnโ€™t just an interview, itโ€™s a feast.

๐ŸŽง Listen now and get a behind-the-scenes taste of food, fiction, and the fine art of storytelling.

Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here:

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join us as we explore new dimensions of food and storytelling.

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