Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

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

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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
“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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played
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
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.