Ryan Coogler
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ryan Coogler has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard May 2025 on SmartLess. Cited as an early-career influence on Thompson’s deep character-building approach during 'Creed', including backstory details never explicitly shown on screen.
Ryan Kyle Coogler is an American filmmaker. His accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, ten Black Reel Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Film director, producer |
| Field | Film/Entertainment |
What do podcasts say about Ryan Coogler?
4 quotes, recorded on Fresh Air and SmartLess.
I was lucky enough to work with people that seem to work that way, like Ryan Coogler.
Fresh Air · · Hear itRyan Coogler who has that pedigree.
SmartLess · · Hear itI'm very proud of him, very happy for him.
Stephen A. Smith · · Hear itF.Gary Gray and Ryan Cubler and all these directors.
Stay Tranquilo · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Ryan Coogler?
4 shows discussed Ryan Coogler in these episodes.
- Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode
F.Gary Gray and Ryan Cubler and all these directors.
Comedians Chris Spencer & Ryan Davis on Comedy, Culture Wars & Why Funny Never Retires - Fresh Air — 1 episode
I was lucky enough to work with people that seem to work that way, like Ryan Coogler.
Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism - Stephen A. Smith — 1 episode
I'm very proud of him, very happy for him.
What does Kevin Frazier think of my critique of Gavin Newsom's trip to Switzerland? - SmartLess — 1 episode
Ryan Coogler who has that pedigree.
Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca | SmartLess
Who talks about Ryan Coogler on podcasts?
Ryan Coogler came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stay Tranquilo.
- Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism on Fresh Air (Feb 2026)
- Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca | SmartLess on SmartLess (May 2025)
- What does Kevin Frazier think of my critique of Gavin Newsom's trip to Switzerland? on Stephen A. Smith (Jan 2026)
- Comedians Chris Spencer & Ryan Davis on Comedy, Culture Wars & Why Funny Never Retires on Stay Tranquilo (Feb 2026)
Which podcasts mention Ryan Coogler most?
SmartLess (1 episode), Stay Tranquilo (1 episode) and Fresh Air (1 episode) mention Ryan Coogler most.
- SmartLess — 1 episode · More people from SmartLess
- Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode · More people from Stay Tranquilo
- Fresh Air — 1 episode · More people from Fresh Air
- Stephen A. Smith — 1 episode · More people from Stephen A. Smith
What is Ryan Coogler mentioned alongside?
Ryan Coogler is most often mentioned alongside Pam Abdi, Matthew Vaughn and Jordan Henderson.
Worked with: Pam Abdi
Mentioned together: Matthew Vaughn, Jordan Henderson, Crazy Legs, David Allen, Smack, Wuang Clan, Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish, Roku, Jason