# David Duchovny on Prince of Pieces, Songwriting, and Independent Film

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Published: 2026-08-12T08:00:18+00:00
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David Duchovny says a song is already part of the past the moment you finish writing it, which helps explain why Prince of Pieces includes material he has carried for more than a decade. Talking with Kyle Meredith, he gets into using familiar images to hide personal truths, the creative reinvention that began when he picked up a guitar around age 50, and why screenwriting scratches a very different itch than novels or songs. He also opens up about acting opposite his daughter in Soapbox , the shrinking path for independent movies, and the lost thrill of laughing with a packed theater. Listen to David Duchovny chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube . Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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