Filmmaker Ryan Coogler joins Sam Fragoso on Talk Easy for a deeply personal conversation following the historic success of SINNERS, which earned 16 Academy Award nominations and became the most-nominated film in Oscar history. Coogler traces the experiences and relationships behind his work, from seeing John Singleton’s BOYZ N THE HOOD with his father and making the leap from football to filmmaking to the early support of his wife, Zinzi, and the family history woven into SINNERS. He also reflects on the lessons that have shaped how he leads, creates and navigates the pressures of a career in Hollywood. Throughout the conversation, Coogler looks beyond the milestones to the people and principles that have sustained him, including a moving tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. He also turns toward the future, sharing his perspective on AI, the changing film industry and the enduring importance of the theatrical experience. Together, Coogler and Fragoso offer an intimate portrait of an artist reflecting on where he came from, what continues to drive his work and why movies - and moviegoing - still matter.