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When Anthony Ippolito learned that Peter Farrelly was making a film about an unknown Sylvester Stallone who willed his screenplay “Rocky” into existence, he also heard that bigger names were circling the part. On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Ippolito discusses landing the leading role in the making of a legend, getting his start in the business, and his thoughts on a changing Hollywood.

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Jason Bateman is a four-time Emmy nominee this year, via his roles on Netflix’s “Black Rabbit” and HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis,” as well as for directing “Black Rabbit” and executive producing “DTF St. Louis.” We talk to him about being an Emmy overachiever, his career and what’s next. Plus, he discusses his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But fir...

“Top Chef” host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her “helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this year could potentially have multiple winners. Will all five nominees take home an Emmy, or just one? And here’s where things s...

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how “Widow’s Bay” has become the comedy frontrun...

“Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs (also co-creator and exec producer) on the show’s record-breaking Emmy nominations, whether there will ever be a Jimmy/Kayla spinoff, and what they’re up to next. Also on the roundtable, Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu joins us to talk about her summer TV picks and her take on this year’s Emmy nominations.

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“The Pitt” star, executive producer and director Noah Wyle — Emmy-nominated three times this year — discusses the wild fan reaction to Season 2 and Dr. Robby’s storyline, as well as how “The Pitt” is showing how to keep production jobs in Los Angeles. But first, the Roundtable looks at the TV Academy’s decision to move five categories out of the Emmy telecast and the debate over wheth...

On another all-Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the team opens by discussing their World Cup fever — and apologizing to Jazz for the nail-biter loss of her England team to Argentina. We then dive into burning Emmy questions, including the potential spoilers in the drama and comedy races (it's probably "The Pitt" and "Hacks," but there are a few backup contenders) and we look at some of the supporting ...

The 78th Emmy nominations are in, and the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable dissects the winners, snubs and surprises. At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we ex...

‘Matlock’ lead Kathy Bates discusses what’s to come as the CBS drama ends its current storyline and ventures into new territory, as the show moves to midseason with a new focus next year. Also, “Pluribus” star Rhea Seehorn discusses the complexities of her character Carol, the cast’s on-set debates over the show, and collaborating with Vince Gilligan.

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Comedian Marc Maron discusses his most recent special — HBO’s “Panicked” — and updates us on how he’s doing post-podcast, and more importantly, what his cats are up to. Also, Domhnall Gleeson, who plays Ned Sampson in Peacock’s “The Paper,” teases Season 2 of the comedy — which has already wrapped production — and discusses how he’s become a folk hero for newsp...

Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King created HBO’s ‘The Comeback’ in 2005; the show has returned every ten years since then. Now, with Season 3, they’re wrapping up — but why? First, the Roundtable looks at CBS’ recent “60 Minutes” and Colbert debacles, latest on the Emmy race and answers your burning questions. Call the Emmy Emergency Line at 323-617-9110 to ask your Q!

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Michelle Pfeiffer went from avoiding TV to being everywhere this Emmy season, as the star of Paramount+’s “The Madison” and Apple TV’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” She talks about her busy year, working with her husband David E. Kelley, and her first time in Variety. She also takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first, the Roundtable looks at the latest on the Emmy race and answers your burnin...

‘Scrubs’ star Zach Braff on how the return of the beloved sitcom resonated with fans. Also, Braff also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recount the ‘Survivor’ 50 finale (including Jeff Probst’s big live TV flub) and we lament the end of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.’

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“Chad Powers” star and co-creator Glen Powell on his busy schedule, why the Hulu show means so much to him and how things will get more complicated — and perhaps darker — in Season 2. Powell also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recap the TV upfronts in New York — including the biggest trends, winners and losers.

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“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston on her hit CBS series, its unique spin on the whodunit and all those guest stars. Plus, she takes the 10 Questions quiz and dissects her first time in Variety. Also, Ramy Youssef on his latest HBO Max comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: In Love,” how his dog is doing, how his family reacted to some of the things he reveals, and his time with Elmo on “Sesame Street” and ho...