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

Hunter Doohan (“Wednesday”)

August 8, 2025 • 40 mins

‘Wednesday’ star Hunter Doohan talks about killing [SPOILER] and why missing Lady Gaga on set felt like a 'hate crime': 'I'm the one gay guy on the show!' Plus, 'Weapons' star Josh Brolin on the red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Eric Bana (“Untamed”)

July 19, 2025 • 30 mins

Eric Bana talks about his new Netflix thriller series “Untamed." Plus, on the red carpet with Freddie Prinze Jr. at the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” premiere in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

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

July 3, 2025 • 26 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

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

June 23, 2025 • 28 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Tom Daley (“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds")

June 1, 2025 • 29 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Comedian Matteo Lane (“The Al Dente Special”)

May 16, 2025 • 32 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Benito Skinner (“Overcompensating”)

May 14, 2025 • 34 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Ryan Phillippe (“Motorheads”)

May 12, 2025 • 22 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Marsai Martin (“G20”)

April 11, 2025 • 33 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”)

March 13, 2025 • 27 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Drew Tarver (“Running Point”)

March 6, 2025 • 30 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

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

February 28, 2025 • 41 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Patrick Wilson (“Millers in Marriage”)

February 25, 2025 • 38 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Dan Stevens (“Zero Day”)

February 20, 2025 • 32 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Lukas Gage (“Companion”)

February 3, 2025 • 31 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Tom Blyth & Russell Tovey (“Plainclothes”)

January 23, 2025 • 46 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Nicole Kidman (“Babygirl”)

January 7, 2025 • 27 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

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

December 26, 2024 • 37 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

“Carry-On” stars Taron Egerton and Sofia Carson

December 15, 2024 • 31 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)

November 23, 2024 • 29 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

Listen

Watch

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.

Stuff You Should Know

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.

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

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Advertise With Us

Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}Hunter Doohan (“Wednesday”)

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Eric Bana (“Untamed”)

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

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”)

Popular Podcasts

Hunter Doohan (“Wednesday”)

Eric Bana (“Untamed”)