Smooth Talk
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Smooth Talk has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Fresh Air.
Smooth Talk is a 1985 film directed by Joyce Chopra, loosely based on Joyce Carol Oates' short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" (1966), which was in turn inspired by the Tucson murders committed by Charles Schmid. The protagonist, Connie Wyatt, is played by Laura Dern. The antagonist, Arnold Friend, is played by Treat Williams.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Fresh Air |
| Author | Joyce Chopra |
How do different shows talk about Smooth Talk?
2 shows discussed Smooth Talk in these episodes.
Who talks about Smooth Talk on podcasts?
Jason Bateman and Terry Gross brought up Smooth Talk; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on SmartLess.
- Laura Dern | SmartLess on SmartLess (Dec 2025) — Jason Bateman
- Thinking she had just months to live, Laura Dern's mother 'spilled the beans' (2023 interview) on Fresh Air (Nov 2025) — Terry Gross
What is Smooth Talk mentioned alongside?
Smooth Talk is most often mentioned alongside Honey Baby Mine, Big Little Lies and Enlightened.
Mentioned together: Honey Baby Mine, Big Little Lies, Enlightened, Citizen Ruth, Marriage Story, Du-par's, Jay Kelly, Scotty Scott Icenogle, Bozeman, Montana, Blue Velvet