John Logan

About this episode

John Logan discusses his impactful career in film, television, and theater.

In this episode, John Logan sits down to reflect on a career shaped by bold choices and stories that have defined modern film, television, and theater... from Gladiator and Skyfall to Star Trek, Broadway, and beyond. It’s a candid, wide-ranging look at the moments and relationships that shaped his path as a writer, dramatist, and creative force. We talk about storytelling at scale, protecting the soul of a franchise, collaborating with iconic performers and directors, and what it means to create work that lasts. Dropping Names ...and other things, is a podcast featuring Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes stepping away from the spotlight to share the real stories... the fans, the friendships, the near-misses, the unexpected moments, and the names you never thought they’d drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: John Logan

Topics covered

• storytelling
• film
• theater
• collaboration
• career reflection

Keywords

• John Logan
• Gladiator
• Skyfall
• Star Trek
• storytelling
• collaboration
• theater

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway

Books & works: Gladiator, Skyfall, Star Trek

More episodes of Dropping Names ...and other things

• Noah Wyle · September 9, 2026 · 1h 5m
• Michelle Hurd · September 2, 2026 · 60 min
• Tim Matheson · August 26, 2026 · 1h 32m
• Sam Witwer · August 12, 2026 · 1h 2m
• Michael Dorn · July 29, 2026 · 1h 9m
• Bill Prady · July 15, 2026 · 51 min