Awards Circuit | Variety

"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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Hailee Steinfeld (“Sinners”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”)

October 3, 2025 • 60 mins

“Sinners” star Hailee Steinfeld discusses working on the Ryan Coogler film, and reflects on her “True Grit” Oscar nomination, plus what’s next for her in the Marvel universe. Also, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” star Tonatiuh talks about his breakout role in the musical remake from Bill Condon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oscar Season Kickoff: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (“The Smashing Machine”); Chase Infiniti (“One Battle After Another”)

September 26, 2025 • 61 mins

Oscar season of Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast kicks off with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson discussing his lead role in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” including the emotional toll of going to dark places and the physical transformation that nearly broke him. Also: “One Battle After Another” newcomer Chase Infiniti talks about working alongside superstars in the new Paul Thomas Anderson film. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

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Emmys Final Predictions from the Awards Circuit Mega Roundtable; Host Nate Bargatze Previews Sunday’s Ceremony

September 12, 2025 • 68 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Importance of Emmy Campaigning, Jimmy Kimmel’s Colbert Support; Jason Segel (“Shrinking”)

August 22, 2025 • 62 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As Emmy Voting Begins, What Are the Tightest Races?; Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)

August 15, 2025 • 54 mins

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”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emmys Drama Series Race Heats Up; Adam Scott and Britt Lower (“Severance”)

August 8, 2025 • 55 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Comic-Con Wrap; Whether Episodic Selections Make Any Difference for Nominees; Julianne Nicholson (“Paradise,” “Hacks”)

August 1, 2025 • 45 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation: What Is Politically Motivated, and What’s the Future of Late Night?; Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”)

July 25, 2025 • 52 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition

July 18, 2025 • 52 mins

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limited Series, TV Movie Performance Emmys | Awards Circuit

June 20, 2025 • 9 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 television movie and limited series performances. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As Emmy Voting Closes, What are the Last Minute Surprises?; Uzo Aduba and Randall Park (“The Residence”)

June 20, 2025 • 51 mins

With Emmy nomination voting ending on Monday, we look one more time at the major categories, how the number of submissions has changed some of the competition and who didn’t bother to join in. Also, “The Residence” stars Uzo Aduba and Randall Park talk about their series, their theories, their chemistry and their thoughts on a Season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pedro Pascal and Kathy Bates: Picks for Best Drama Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

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. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”/ “The Second Best Night of Your Life”); David Oyelowo (“Government Cheese”)

June 17, 2025 • 55 mins

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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Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Picks for Best Comedy Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

June 13, 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 Performance. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup: What It Means and Can Cable Survive?; Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)

June 12, 2025 • 63 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'The Penguin,' 'The Traitors' Vie for Limited Series, Reality Competition Emmys | Awards Circuit

June 11, 2025 • 10 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 limited series and reality competitions. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TV’s Top Drama, Comedy and Limited Series Showrunners Share Their Secrets at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room Event

June 11, 2025 • 131 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ramy Youssef (“Mountainhead”/ “#1 Happy Family USA”); Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”)

June 10, 2025 • 44 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices....

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"The Bear' or 'Shrinking'? Contenders for the Best Comedy Series Emmy | Awards Circuit

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. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jonathan Joss and the ‘King of the Hill’ Panel: What Happened; Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”)

June 5, 2025 • 59 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Awards Circuit | Variety

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;}Oscar Season Kickoff: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (“The Smashing Machine”); Chase Infiniti (“One Battle After Another”)

Emmys Final Predictions from the Awards Circuit Mega Roundtable; Host Nate Bargatze Previews Sunday’s Ceremony

The Importance of Emmy Campaigning, Jimmy Kimmel’s Colbert Support; Jason Segel (“Shrinking”)

As Emmy Voting Begins, What Are the Tightest Races?; Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)

Emmys Drama Series Race Heats Up; Adam Scott and Britt Lower (“Severance”)

Comic-Con Wrap; Whether Episodic Selections Make Any Difference for Nominees; Julianne Nicholson (“Paradise,” “Hacks”)

Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation: What Is Politically Motivated, and What’s the Future of Late Night?; Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”)

Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition

Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limited Series, TV Movie Performance Emmys | Awards Circuit

As Emmy Voting Closes, What are the Last Minute Surprises?; Uzo Aduba and Randall Park (“The Residence”)

Pedro Pascal and Kathy Bates: Picks for Best Drama Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”/ “The Second Best Night of Your Life”); David Oyelowo (“Government Cheese”)

Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Picks for Best Comedy Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup: What It Means and Can Cable Survive?; Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)

'The Penguin,' 'The Traitors' Vie for Limited Series, Reality Competition Emmys | Awards Circuit

TV’s Top Drama, Comedy and Limited Series Showrunners Share Their Secrets at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room Event

Ramy Youssef (“Mountainhead”/ “#1 Happy Family USA”); Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”)

"The Bear' or 'Shrinking'? Contenders for the Best Comedy Series Emmy | Awards Circuit

Jonathan Joss and the ‘King of the Hill’ Panel: What Happened; Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”)

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Hailee Steinfeld (“Sinners”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”)

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