<p>🎙️ In this special Restaurant Fiction episode, we sit down with legendary writer, director, and producer Brian Koppelman (Billions, Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen) for a wide-ranging conversation that’s as satisfying as your favorite slice of New York pizza. 🍕<br/><br/>We dive into:<br/><br/>The soul of diners and why they matter<br/><br/>How food scenes can drive a story<br/><br/>The real-life inspirations behind Billions<br/><br/>Pizza philosophy (yes, it’s a thing)<br/><br/>Creative process, storytelling, and everything delicious in between<br/><br/>Pull up a chair — this isn’t just an interview, it’s a feast.<br/><br/>🎧 Listen now and get a behind-the-scenes taste of food, fiction, and the fine art of storytelling.</p><p>Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You&apos;ve just savored another episode of <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-fiction/id1296680768'>Restaurant Fiction</a>, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don&apos;t let the journey end here:<br/><br/>🍽️ **<a href='https://www.youtube.com/@restaurantfiction1/featured'><b>Subscribe</b></a>**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-fiction/id1296680768'>Apple Podcast</a>s or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/0fq4NG0U9vnZs7JdeuN4UB?si=2ea8aabbc1f8485e'>Spotify</a> and join us as we explore new dimensions of food and storytelling.<br/><br/>📺 **<a href='https://www.youtube.com/@restaurantfiction1/featured'>Watch</a>**: Craving more? Watch us bring these fictional restaurants to life on our YouTube channel. <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@restaurantfiction1/featured'>Subscribe</a> for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes fun.<br/><br/>👍 **<b>Like and Share</b>**: Enjoyed this episode? Like, share, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more fellow culinary explorers and story lovers.<br/><br/>💬 **Engage**: Have a fictional eatery you&apos;re dying to learn more about? Connect with us on IG @restaurantfiction and @themonisrose and on our website at <a href='https://www.restaurantfiction.com/'>Restaurantfiction.com </a>We love hearing from you!<br/><br/><br/></p>...