Hal Ashby
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Hal Ashby has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Dec 2025).
William Hal Ashby was an American film director and editor. His work exemplified the countercultural attitude of the era. He directed wide-ranging films featuring iconic performances. He is associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on SmartLess |
Who talks about Hal Ashby on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up Hal Ashby; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on SmartLess.
- Laura Dern | SmartLess on SmartLess (Dec 2025) — Jason Bateman
What is Hal Ashby mentioned alongside?
Hal Ashby is most often mentioned alongside Jay Kelly, David Cross and Bozeman, Montana.
Mentioned together: Jay Kelly, David Cross, Bozeman, Montana, Scotty Scott Icenogle, Blue Velvet, Du-par's, DUMBO, Ozark, Justin Bateman, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore