Paul Pod: Curtain Call 2

On Episode 11 of PAUL POD we catch up with the elusive Scott Silver, screenwriter of 8 Mile. Paul discusses with Scott how he became the writer behind the genre classic including the first time he met Eminem and the ways he collected stories and background information to help make the film authentic. Scott reveals the original title of 8 Mile as well as his impressions upon hearing “Lose Yourself”, the infamous deleted ‘horse scene’ and so much more!

On the second part of this bonus interview for Paul Pod we continue where we left off with Denaun Porter and learn about the rest of his journey alongside Eminem as the two set out to represent Detroit on the world stage. The last installment described the genesis of a friendship that would change both of these artists' lives. Now, it's time to get caught up to speed on how Mr. Porter became one of Eminem's longest-standing collaborators-from D12 to producing for Slim to continuing his own solo career for the past 25 years. Find out the rest of this integral story as Mr. Porter returns to talk with Eminem's longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg.

This week on Part 2 of Paul’s interview with Eminem we continue the story of the MC’s journey forward (and sometimes backwards…) into eventual legendary status! Last week saw Eminem and his longtime manager recap the first four albums of Marshall's return to music for the first time as a sober artist. Eminem rediscovered his love for rapping on Relapse, extended his creative range and found his confidence on Recovery, and finally worked with his hero Rick Rubin for The Marshall Mathers LP 2. We close the book on discussing this era of Eminem's Hall of Fame Career as he and Paul bring us up to speed on the latest chapter of his growth into present day with his recently released second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2.

Multi-instrumentalist, bassist, songwriter, producer, and musical director Adam Blackstone has collaborated with an astounding list of stars that spans generations. Nicki Minaj, Al Green, The Isley Brothers, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Kanye West, Nas, Jill Scott, The Roots and Usher amongst many others have all shared the stage with Mr. Blackstone. He was the Musical Director for this year's Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. This week Adam Blackstone comes to Shade 45 to chat with Eminem's longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg under the banner of Curtain Call 2, Slim's second greatest hits album. Adam's experience working alongside superstars is coupled with his fierce sense of loyalty to his clients and his legacy of musical upbringing. He brings all of his talent, knowledge and experience to his craft- and this week on Paul Pod we get a better sense of just how much the biggest artists in the world respect and rely on Mr. Blackstone and his unique, unparalleled brand of musical genius.

This week, James Larese, video director and creative partner for Eminem and Shady records that has been collaborating with them since 2009 to present day is Paul's guest. He has filmed over 20 music videos and countless other visual content with Eminem and this week Paul speaks with him on how he first started working with Eminem, what the best and worst parts of the process are as well as his deep love and respect for the City of Detroit.

Paul Rosenberg sits down with the Vice Chairman of Interscope Records, Steve Berman on the first installment of his Paul Pod : Curtain Call 2 in celebration of Eminem's 2nd greatest hits album set to be released on Friday August 5th.