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"Awards Circuit" is 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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‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked For Good’ Gets...
39 min
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Recapping the Golden Globes Winners and Losers,...
40 min
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Golden Globes Predictions and SAG/Actor Award N...
92 min
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James Gunn (“Superman”); Kate Winslet (“Goodbye...
70 min
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Oscars Move to YouTube; Rob Reiner Tribute; Cyn...
83 min
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Golden Globes Nominations Frontrunners, Snubs a...
80 min
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Gotham Awards Recap and Golden Globes Nominatio...
79 min
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What to Watch This Thanksgiving Weekend; Michae...
83 min
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‘Wicked For Good’ Reviews and Oscar Chances; Ka...
95 min
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What Are the Oscar Race Dark Horses?; Regina Ha...
91 min
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Is “One Battle After Another” the Oscar Frontru...
91 min
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Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Emily Blunt (“The Sm...
58 min
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Clint Bentley (“Train Dreams”), Francine Maisle...
56 min
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Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”), Oscar Isaac (“Franke...
51 min
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Colin Farrell (“Ballad of a Small Player”), Mar...
49 min
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Hailee Steinfeld (“Sinners”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss o...
58 min
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Oscar Season Kickoff: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson...
60 min
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Emmys Final Predictions from the Awards Circuit...
Will it be ‘The Pitt’ or ‘Severance,’ ‘The Studio’ or ‘Hacks’? The Awards Circuit Roundtable gives its final Emmy picks in all of this Sunday’s major categories. Also: Emmys host Nate Bargatze discusses what to expect on Sunday’s show, including his expensive plan to keep acceptance speeches short.
65 min
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The Importance of Emmy Campaigning, Jimmy Kimme...
Emmy contenders were everywhere last weekend, as the teams behind shows like “Severance” tubthumped everywhere in hopes for Emmy gold. Also on this episode: “Shrinking” star and executive producer Jason Segel previews Season 3 (including working with Michael J. Fox and Jeff Daniels) and talks about how his take on his career has changed as he’s grown.
60 min
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As Emmy Voting Begins, What Are the Tightest Ra...
Emmy voting kicks off on Monday, and there are several races that are still super competitive — which ones should we be keeping an eye on? Meanwhile, “Only Murders in the Building” star Martin Short on how much longer the comedy might continue, plus what convinced him to try out his new game show host gig on “Match Game”?
51 min
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Emmys Drama Series Race Heats Up; Adam Scott an...
The Emmy drama race remains too close to call, as “Severance” and “The Pitt” are two frontrunners campaigning hard for the Emmy gold. Speaking of which, “Severance” stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower drop by to talk about that stunning Season 2 ending, and whether those innie lovebirds Mark S. and Helly can make it work.
53 min
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Comic-Con Wrap; Whether Episodic Selections Mak...
Comic-Con was huge, but the news coming out of it wasn’t — except for that “South Park” panel. Meanwhile, the Roundtable discusses whether which episode a nominee submits for consideration makes a difference. And dual nominee Julianne Nicholson (“Paradise,” “Hacks”) talks about her two very different roles as Sinatra and Dance Mom.
42 min
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Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation: What Is Politic...
The news that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” has been canceled is still stunning, and the reasons still murky. Also, “The Last of Us” star Bella Ramsey on making Emmy history, and what they know about Season 3.
49 min
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Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition
Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable discusses the 2025 Emmy nominations: The snubs, the surprises, the odds and much more. “Severance” was the most-nominated series this year, with 27 noms, followed by “The Penguin” with 24 and “The White Lotus” and “The Studio,” with 23 each. Who’s the front runner? Are more surprises to come?
51 min
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Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limite...
In the latest Variety Awards Circuit video presented by Paramount+, Variety Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for television movie and limited series performances. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+
8 min