Settings
Click Here To PrintIconoclasts Episode Guide
1 :01x01 - Jackson on Russell
In this episode, "Iconoclasts" brings together actor Samuel L. Jackson (PULP FICTION) and basketball legend Bill Russell for a unique one-on-one encounter. In Seattle, the man who lead the Boston Celtics to a record 11 world championships gives the highest box-office-grossing actor in film history a tour of his home and the two play a round of golf.
2 :01x02 - Ford on Koons
In this episode, internationally recognized fashion designer Tom Ford tours the New York studio of Jeff Koons, the self-proclaimed "most written-about artist in the world." In this unique meeting, Ford reveals the inspiration he finds in Koons’s ingenious creations, while the artist shows how he developed ideas that led to his Popeye Series.
3 :01x03 - Grazer on Redstone
Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer (“A Beautiful Mind”) interviews Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone. The two have a lively discussion about the evolving media marketplace, and Redstone takes Grazer on a surprising shopping spree at a local fish store.
4 :01x04 - Renee Zellweger on Christiane Amanpour
Actress Renée Zellweger interviews Peabody Award-winning CNN news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who has reported from war zones around the globe, including the Balkans, Rwanda, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq.
5 :01x05 - Mario Batali on Michael Stipe
Guest star: Mario Batali (Himself), Bono (Himself), Helena Christensen (Herself), Michael Stipe (Himself)
Chef and restaurateur Mario Batali interviews rock musician Michael Stipe, lead singer and founding member of R.E.M. Batali tries to learn what motivates the politically active Stipe.
6 :01x06 - Robert Redford on Paul Newman
Robert Redford interviews Paul Newman, his costar in “The Sting” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” They discuss Newman's acting career, his love for racecar driving and his philanthropic endeavors.
7 :02x01 - Eddie Vedder + Laird Hamilton
Guest star: Laird Hamilton (Himself), Eddie Vedder (Himself), Sterling Gates (Man in the crowd)
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and surfer Laird Hamilton talk about life, art and nature as they experience the sights and sports of Maui. The discussion continues backstage at a Pearl Jam concert in Santa Barbara, Cal.
8 :02x02 - Mikhail Baryshnikov + Alice Waters
Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and chef Alice Waters share their philosophies of art, food, teaching and community, with visits to New York City's Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Edible Schoolyard Project in California. Also: a dinner at Waters's restaurant Chez Panisse.
9 :02x03 - Quentin Tarantino + Fiona Apple
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and musician Fiona Apple talk about movies and music in Austin. Tarantino attends Apple's concert and she tours the set of his upcoming film, "Grind House."
10 :02x04 - Isabella Rossellini + Dean Kamen
Actress Isabella Rossellini and inventor-scientist-entrepreneur Dean Kamen talk about helping others as they try out innovative devices under development at Kamen's research labs in New Hampshire. Later, Rossellini tours New York City with a guide dog she is training.
11 :02x05 - Paul Simon + Lorne Michaels
Musician Paul Simon talks with friend and “Saturday Night Live” executive producer Lorne Michaels about the early days of “SNL,” music, comedy and show business.
12 :02x06 - Dave Chappelle + Maya Angelou
Comedian Dave Chappelle and poet Maya Angelou spend a day together at her home in North Carolina, where they discuss poetry and comedy.
Oscar Special
Julia Roberts - George Clooney
Nicole Kidman - Russell Crowe
Jamie Foxx - Sidney Poitier
14 :03x01 - Sean Penn + Jon Krakauer
Actor Sean Penn and best-selling author Jon Krakauer (“Into Thin Air”) discuss their passions and creative processes.
15 :03x02 - Alicia Keys + Ruby Dee
Singer Alicia Keys and actress Ruby Dee talk about their lives and careers during a stroll through Harlem.
16 :03x03 - Mike Myers + Deepak Chopra
Actor Mike Myers and doctor-author Deepak Chopra discuss the importance of humor in one's individual quest for peace and happiness.
17 :03x04 - Howard Schultz + Norman Lear
Guest star: Norman Lear (Himself), Ben Silverman (Himself), Howard Schultz (Himself)
TV producer Norman Lear and Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz discuss creative entrepreneurship.
18 :03x05 - Wynton Marsalis + John Besh
Musician Wynton Marsalis and Chef John Besh talk about the influence New Orleans had on their careers and lives, and reflect on the cities cultural influence.
19 :03x06 - Madeleine Albright + Ashley Judd
In the third-season finale, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and actress Ashley Judd discuss their volunteer work with international organizations promoting democracy and health in developing countries.
20 :04x01 - Archbishop Desmond Tutu & Sir Richard Branson
The start of season four brings together the outspoken human-rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu and British entrepreneur Richard Branson.
21 :04x02 - Stella McCartney + Ed Ruscha
Featured are British fashion designer Stella McCartney and American Pop artist Ed Ruscha, as they discuss their works.
22 :04x03 - Tony Hawk + Jon Favreau
Guests Tony Hawk, a skateboarding icon and actor-turned-director Jon Favreau chat about their passions.
23 :04x04 - Bill Maher + Clive Davis
A discussion with political commentator Bill Maher and legendary music industry titan Clive Davis, about relationships, religion and the early days of their careers.
24 :04x05 - Venus Williams + Wyclef Jean
A discussion with tennis pro Venus Williams and Wyclef Jean, who teaches her to play the guitar, while Wyclef receives tips on playing tennis.
25 :04x06 - Cameron Diaz + Cameron Sinclair
Guest actress and environmental advocate Cameron Diaz chats with Cameron Sinclair, co-founder of the Architecture for Humanity.