Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

Each week “Just for Variety” columnist and Hollywood’s most recognizable red carpet correspondent Marc Malkin sits down with today’s biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news. Plus, go inside the pages of Variety as Marc highlights the issue’s most talked about stories.

Episodes

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (“Jurassic World Rebirth,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”)

July 3, 2025 • 28 mins

"Jurassic World Rebirth" star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo talks about his character's "sexy" shorts, working with "hot motherf---er" Jonathan Bailey and "Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Barbra Streisand (“The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”)

June 23, 2025 • 30 mins

Barbra Streisand talks about her new album, not being paid enough for "Meet the Fockers" and if she'll ever direct or perform live again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tom Daley (“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds")

June 1, 2025 • 31 mins

Olympic gold medalist Tom Daly talks about his new documentary, coming out and his first trip to a gay bar, body image, being a dad and wanting Tom Holland to play him in a movie. Plus, Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Comedian Matteo Lane (“The Al Dente Special”)

May 16, 2025 • 33 mins

Comedian Matteo Lane talks about his new Hulu standup special, allowing Gayle King to use a gay slur and why he thinks there’s “nothing gayer than the Catholic Church.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Benito Skinner (“Overcompensating”)

May 14, 2025 • 36 mins

“Overcompensating” star Benito Skinner talks about making the “gayest show ever,” getting naked on screen and that shocking condom scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ryan Phillippe (“Motorheads”)

May 12, 2025 • 24 mins

Ryan Phillippe on "Motorheads," becoming "Yoda" to young co-stars and the popularity of showing his butt in "Cruel Intentions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Marsai Martin (“G20”)

April 11, 2025 • 34 mins

Marsai Martin talks navigating the transition from child star to adult roles, what she learned working with Viola Davis in the new Prime Video movie “G20,” and what’s next for her production company, Genius. Plus, on the red carpet with “Warfare” stars Charles Melton, Will Poulter and Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”)

March 13, 2025 • 29 mins

Amanda Seyfried talks about playing a cop in "Long Bright River,” listening to Taylor Swift to decompress while filming the Peacock drama series. Plus, her thoughts on fans wanting her to star as a young Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe’s biopic of legendary singer-songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Drew Tarver (“Running Point”)

March 6, 2025 • 32 mins

Drew Tarver talks about working with Kate Hudson in the new Netflix hit series “Running Point,” being openly queer in Hollywood and why he’s OK that “The Other Two” ended after just three seasons. Plus, on the red carpet with “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Antoni Porowski (“No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski”)

February 28, 2025 • 43 mins

Antoni Porowski talks about his new travel and food series “No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski” and gets emotional about “Queer Eye.” Plus, on the red carpet with "The Traitors" star Dylan Efron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Patrick Wilson (“Millers in Marriage”)

February 25, 2025 • 40 mins

Patrick Wilson talks about his new indie drama “Millers in Marriage,” life over 50 and his ideas to revisit his “Aquaman” character. Plus, on the red carpet with Millie Bobby Brown at the premiere of “The Electic State.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dan Stevens (“Zero Day”)

February 20, 2025 • 33 mins

Dan Stevens talks about working opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s new political thriller series “Zero Day,” Al Pacino in “The Ritual” and that time a friend showed him what Grindr was. Plus, Patrick Schwarzenegger is on the red carpet talking about stripping in “The White Lotus.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lukas Gage (“Companion”)

February 3, 2025 • 33 mins

Lukas Gage talks about his new horror movie “Companion,” not being cast in “The Last of Us” and what his family thinks of his upcoming memoir “I Wrote This for Attention.” Plus, Harvey Guillén opens up about saving his home from the L.A. wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tom Blyth & Russell Tovey (“Plainclothes”)

January 23, 2025 • 48 mins

Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey talk about their new indie gay drama “Plainclothes,” filming their ‘intimate, really vivid’ sex scenes and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”)

January 7, 2025 • 29 mins

Nicole Kidman talks “Babygirl,” lessons shelearned from Stanley Kubrick and the 1997 Oscars with Madonna and Courtney Love. Plus, on the red carpet with Jesse Eisenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny (“The Fire Inside”)

December 26, 2024 • 39 mins

Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny talk about bringing the story of champion boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields to the big screen. Henry also teases what to expect in “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“Carry-On” stars Taron Egerton and Sofia Carson

December 15, 2024 • 33 mins

Taron Egerton and Sofia Carson talk about their new airport action thriller “Carry-On.” Carson also teases a possible “Purple Hearts” sequel. Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at the “Babygirl” premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)

November 23, 2024 • 31 mins

“Wicked” star Ethan Slater details his Boq audition, transforming into a Munchkin and why he’s leaning on his therapist a little bit more these days. Plus, “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal talks Glicked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aaron Pierre (“Mufasa: The Lion King, ‘Rebel Ridge”)

November 21, 2024 • 39 mins

Aaron Pierre details his ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ audition and talks about bulking up for “Rebel Ridge.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Laverne Cox

November 7, 2024 • 67 mins

Laverne Cox opens up about possibly leaving U.S. after Donald Trump's win, plans to hoard estrogen and being 'so scared' for trans youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Barbra Streisand (“The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”)

Tom Daley (“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds")

Comedian Matteo Lane (“The Al Dente Special”)

Benito Skinner (“Overcompensating”)

Ryan Phillippe (“Motorheads”)

Marsai Martin (“G20”)

Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”)

Drew Tarver (“Running Point”)

Antoni Porowski (“No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski”)

Patrick Wilson (“Millers in Marriage”)

Dan Stevens (“Zero Day”)

Lukas Gage (“Companion”)

Tom Blyth & Russell Tovey (“Plainclothes”)

Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”)

Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny (“The Fire Inside”)

“Carry-On” stars Taron Egerton and Sofia Carson

Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)

Aaron Pierre (“Mufasa: The Lion King, ‘Rebel Ridge”)

Laverne Cox

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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (“Jurassic World Rebirth,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”)

Barbra Streisand (“The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”)