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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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June 18, 2025 • 9 mins
In
the latest Variety Awards Circuit podcast presented by Paramount+, Variety
Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily
Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for best drama performances.
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As production on Season 3 of “Shrinking”
wraps, Brett Goldstein is pinching himself for getting to work with icons like Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford. Goldstein talks about his comedy special “The Second Best Night of Your Life,” and his recurring role on Season 2 of “Shrinking,” which he also co-created. Also on this episode, David Oyelowo talks about how his Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” is unlike anything else he has e...
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Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily
Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for Best Comedy Performance.
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Now that Warner Bros. Discovery is breaking
into two companies: One with HBO, the studio and the good stuff, and one the
zombie channels and all that debt, what happened? Also, “Abbott Elementary”
star Janelle James on staying fiercely protective of her character.
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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 best limited series and reality
competitions.
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Producers and showrunners from “ “The
Last of Us,” “Severance,” “Paradise,” “The Pitt,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Abbott
Elementary,” “Hacks,” “Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story,” “The
Penguin” and more swap stories at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room event.
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Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated
Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of
Netflix’s “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong’s
HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple
TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker.
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June 6, 2025 • 11 mins
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 Best Comedy Series.
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Inside the ‘King of the Hill’ panel
that Jonathan Joss crashed — two days before his killing. Also, “The White
Lotus” stars Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb on how six months
in Thailand created their permanent bond.
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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 Best Drama Series.
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June 3, 2025 • 44 mins
“Somebody Somewhere” star Bridget Everett on
what she might do next, how the folks in her hometown reacted to being put in
the spotlight, and how her show really resonated with audiences as something
truly special. Also on this episode, we talk to Paul Giamatti about his
standout episode of this season’s “Black Mirror.”
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As “Hacks” completes its Season 4 and preps for
a newly renewed Season 5, Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter talk about the show,
the unique relationship between their characters and more. Also on this
episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at the new “Harry Potter” series
castings, the latest from the FYC events around town and the comedy series
Emmys race.
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Ike Barinholtz talks about his turn as Sal
Saperstein on Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” as well as loosely turning the story of Jeanie Buss and the Lakers into Netflix’s “Running Point.” On the Roundtable, we look at ten changes that the TV Academy should consider making with its Emmy categories.
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“The Day of the Jackal” star Eddie Redmayne
on what drew him to that Peacock series. Also, the Roundtable is coming from
New York, as Mike and Clayton recount the week’s worth of TV upfront
presentations – including Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reinstate the
“HBO Max” name to Max, and also what was Lady Gaga doing at the YouTube upfront
event?
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“The Daily Show” exec producer/star Ronny Chieng on what it’s like on
the set in this current administration. Also, how he’s working on a live
follow-up to his “Love to Hate It” special, plus what it means to become a
citizen in 2025. Meanwhile, the Roundtable dissects Trump's new Hollywood
tariffs plan, and looks at the confusing Emmy variety talk and sketch
categories.
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May 2, 2025 • 58 mins
The Roots member Questlove, who has become
a prolific documentarian in his spare time, talks about co-directing “Ladies
& Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” among his other projects. Also: The
Roundtable discusses Oscar rules changes, and the Emmy category for outstanding
drama actress.
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April 25, 2025 • 62 mins
Conan O’Brien on his new season of Max’s
“Conan O’Brien Must Go,” as well as his decision to return to host the Oscars
again next year, and what to expect in his upcoming dramatic role in the film
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the Emmy lead actor
categories.
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April 18, 2025 • 56 mins
Bruce Springsteen and director Thom
Zimny on their Hulu/Disney+ doc “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band.” Also, the Roundtable sets the stage for a unpredictable Emmy season.
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March 10, 2025 • 36 mins
The Variety Podcasting
Brunch at SXSW featured Sean Evans, host of “Hot Ones”; Rhett McLaughlin and
Link Neal, the hosts of “Good Mythical Morning“; and Marques Brownlee, host of
“Waveform Podcast” in a panel discussion about how they are trailblazing
storytelling and fan engagement across popular talk shows and podcasts. Sponsored by YouTube.
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March 6, 2025 • 41 mins
Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable looks
at all the surprises, streaks and snubs from the 97th Oscars —
including that major “Anora” sweep and Conan O’Brien’s successful hosting turn.
Let’s look back one more time at what the Academy got right and how it was so
tough to predict this year’s outcomes.
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