Variety Awards Circuit
"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.
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Billy Porter (“Pose”) and Martin Freeman/Daisy ...
Billy Porter discusses the emotional finale to FX's “Pose,” and what the show has meant to him, its viewers and to the communities in which it provided a voice. We also chat with “Breeders” stars Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard about how their show may be the most realistic portrayal of parenthood on TV ever. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we discuss the increasingly unpredictable limited and anthology series race.
76 min
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Rob McElhenney (“Mythic Quest”) and Katey Sagal...
“Mythic Quest” star and executive producer Rob McElhenney discusses Season 2 of the Apple TV Plus comedy and some of the unique choices and experiments it makes with its storytelling. Later on, we chat with TV icon Katey Sagal about her recurring role on “The Conners,” as well as her recent but, alas, short-lived ABC drama “Rebel.”
52 min
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Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Kirb...
“The Handmaid’s Tale’ star and executive producer Elisabeth Moss discusses some of the big developments on this season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and what it was like to direct those pivotal episodes. Later on, we chat with “Allen v. Farrow” filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering about the unexpected focus on that series. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we discuss the rise of genre programming at the Emmys.
74 min
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James Corden (“The Late Late Show with James Co...
“The Late Late Show” host James Corden discusses the unusual year of hosting his show from his garage, and then in a studio with no audience — and the freedom that came with breaking traditional talk show rules. Also, “The Kominsky Method’s” Kathleen Turner on joining the show in Season 3 and reuniting with co-star Michael Douglas. And on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we wrap up the traditional TV season.
85 min
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Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and John Wilson (...
“Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor discusses the global phenomenon surrounding her Netflix show, and what to expect in Season 2. Also, HBO’s “How To With John Wilson” filmmaker and narrator John Wilson explains the quirks that make his series a critical hit. And the Awards Circuit Roundtable breaks down the greenlights, renewals and cancellations coming out of the network upfronts.
74 min
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Cristin Milioti (“Made For Love”) and Catherine...
Cristin Milioti discusses how she prepared to play a woman who escapes a toxic marriage to a tech billionaire, who has implanted a futuristic monitoring device in her brain, in HBO Max’s “Made for Love.” Also, Catherine Zeta-Jones on appearing as a special guest star on Fox’s (now-canceled) “Prodigal Son.” And the Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects the HFPA/Golden Globes implosion.
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John Boyega (“Small Axe”) and Ziwe Fumudoh (“Zi...
John Boyega, star of the “Small Axe” installment “Red, White and Blue,” discusses what brought him to the Steve McQueen anthology series, and his own awakening in speaking out against systemic racism and police brutality. Also in this episode, comedian Ziwe Fumudoh on her new late night series “Ziwe,” and the Awards Circuit Roundtable kicks off its Emmy season chat.
77 min
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Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable Mega Edition
Awards Circuit Podcast's Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider give one last look at the highs, lows, surprises and more from the 93rd Oscars, including that controversial telecast, "Nomadland's" big wins and the shocking...
44 min
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Steven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn (“Minari”)
Oscar-nominated "Minari" stars Steven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn talk to Variety's Jazz Tangcay about their film and its realistic and authentic portrayal of a Korean American immigrant family. But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we go through...
65 min
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Viola Davis (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Ra...
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" star Viola Davis discuss working on another August Wilson play following her Oscar-winning role in "Fences." She also talks race and representation issues that still plague Hollywood. Also, Oscar nominee Ramin Bahrani, who...
92 min
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BONUS EPISODE: Glenn Close (“Hillbilly Elegy”)
Oscar nominee Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy") joins a bonus episode of Variety's Awards Circuit podcast and details her worst experience on an audition, as well as how the awards campaign trail has changed so much over the years.
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Amanda Seyfried (“Mank”) and Thomas Vinterberg ...
Oscar-nominated "Mank" star Amanda Seyfried talks about working with David Fincher, and how she’s pursuing a role in the film adaptation of "Wicked." Also "Another Round" director Thomas Vinterberg on his surprise Academy Award nomination for best...
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Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Emerald Fennell ...
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Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holida...
"The United States vs. Billie Holiday" star Andra Day on the lengths she went to play the iconic singer. Also: "Judas and the Black Messiah" Oscar-nominated writers The Lucas Brothers on expanding beyond comedy. And the Awards Circuit roundtable gets...
76 min
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Aaron Sorkin (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) and...
Aaron Sorkin discusses "The Trial of Chicago 7," which just received six Oscar nominations, as well as why he chose to take on directing the film himself, working with his tremendous cast and being his own toughest critic. Additionally, we speak to...
85 min
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Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) and Alan S. Kim ("Min...
Daveed Diggs discusses the lasting impact of "Hamilton," which is in the awards hunt this year for the filmed version of the musical. We also discuss Diggs' busy roster, which includes Showtime’s "The Good Lord Bird" and TNT's "Snowpiercer."...
82 min
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Tom Quinn (Neon co-founder)
Neon co-founder Tom Quinn discusses the Oscars and the overall landscape for the film distributor in 2021 in this bonus edition of the Awards Circuit Podcast.
28 min
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Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”/’Chicago 7”) and Kem...
Golden Globe winner Sacha Baron Cohen talks about making "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and why he wanted to get it to audiences before the 2020 election; and his insecurities in playing Abbie Hoffman in "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Also: we speak to...
69 min
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Jane Fonda and Norman Lear
For a special Golden Globes edition, we speak to Jane Fonda, this year’s recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Norman Lear, this year’s Carol Burnett Award honoree. The two Hollywood legends talk about their careers, their accolades and how...
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Shaka King (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) and ...
Directors Shaka King, from Warner Bros.' "Judas and the Black Messiah," and George C. Wolfe of Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," both discuss their features, bringing the stories to the big screen and how they helmed their amazing casts. And on...
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Darius Marder (“Sound of Metal”) and Florian Ze...
"Sound of Metal" director and co-writer Darius Marder shares his journey of writing the film, including his influences, and what the film symbolizes at this time in his life. Also, "The Father" director and co-writer Florian Zeller discusses adapting...
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Stanley Tucci (“Supernova”) and Katherine Water...
Stanley Tucci discusses making “Supernova,” his friendship with co-star Colin Firth and his upcoming CNN show “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” He recounts his career, shares his most challenging roles and the films for which he’s most...
72 min
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Tom Holland ("Cherry") and Rosamund Pike ("I Ca...
Tom Holland discusses what it was like to team back up with the Russo Brothers on his new film "Cherry," as well as what to expect from the upcoming still-untitled "Spider-Man" sequel from director Jon Watts. Also in this episode, Rosamund Pike...
65 min
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Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo ("Barb and Star G...
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo discuss their new film "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," including the process of writing the original songs, one with Lounge cover singer-songwriter Richard Cheese, along with giving Jamie Dornan his "Whitney Houston"...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas ("The White Tiger") and L...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas about her new film "The White Tiger," as well as her earliest influences in film and television growing up in India, and how she's lovingly supported by her husband, singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, what she can say about "The...
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