Podcasts by Variety Awards Circuit
"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, 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. New episodes post every Thursday.
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Aunjanue Ellis (“King Richard”) from 2022-03-03T23:53
Oscar-nominated “King Richard” star Aunjunue Ellis discusses her role as Oracene “Brandy” Williams in the film, as well as her experience working with Will Smith, and what she has coming up next. ...
ListenKodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-02-25T17:57:30
Kodi Smit-McPhee discusses his role as Peter Gordon in Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" and his reaction to be nominated for his first Academy Award. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable t...
ListenJessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”) from 2022-02-24T23:28
Three-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain discusses how she wanted to portray televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” plus how Oscar campaigns have changed in the post-Harvey W...
ListenSandra Oh (“The Chair”/”Killing Eve”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-02-18T17:38
SAG Awards nominee Sandra Oh talks about her Netflix series “The Chair” and some of the sticky topics it brings up, and also previews the final season of “Killing Eve.” But first, on the Awards Cir...
ListenLin-Manuel Miranda (“Encanto”) from 2022-02-17T18:02:31
Lin-Manuel Miranda on his Oscar nomination for the “Encanto” song “Dos Oruguitas” (and why it’s not for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”). Also, more on what he plans to do in 2022 after a busy 2021, an...
ListenAmy Sherman-Palladino/Daniel Palladino (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-02-11T17:32
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” exec producers Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino on what to expect as Midge and company finally return to our TV screens, and how they wanted to make sure Seaso...
ListenPhil Lord and Chris Miller (“The Mitchells vs. the Machines”) from 2022-02-10T23:56:47
“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss returning to the Oscars with another nomination and how they continue to redefine the animation medium. Plus, they disc...
ListenCole Hauser (“Yellowstone”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-02-04T17:58:26
“Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser discusses how his series has turned into a megahit, and now an awards contender, after four seasons. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable shares burning questions...
ListenMargaret Qualley ("Maid") from 2022-02-03T18:11:08
SAG Awards nominee Margaret Qualley discusses making the Netflix limited series "Maid," which features her in almost every scene, as well as her bond with her young co-star, and getting to work wit...
ListenMike Mills (“C’mon C’mon”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-01-28T17:52:26
Director Mike Mills discusses “C’mon, C’mon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman and Woody Norman. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable helps kick off Oscar voting by making one more plea o...
ListenWillem Dafoe ("Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Nightmare Alley") from 2022-01-27T11:00
Willem Dafoe discusses his first-ever "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig this weekend, plus his busy year, which included reteaming with directors Paul Schrader for “The Card Counter” and Wes Anders...
ListenAlana Haim (“Licorice Pizza”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-01-21T11:00
Haim artist Alana Haim discusses her first-ever feature role, “Licorice Pizza,” as well as her hugely popular band with her sister, their long history with director Paul Thomas Anderson, and much m...
ListenCate Blanchett (“Don’t Look Up,” “Nightmare Alley”) from 2022-01-20T18:03:38
Cate Blanchett discusses her duo of Oscar contenders, “Don’t Look Up” and “Nightmare Alley,” as well as her new venture with Pedro Almodóvar, for whom she will be starring in (and producing) “A Man...
ListenRachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-01-14T17:53
Rachel Zegler discusses taking on the iconic role of Maria in Steven Spielberg’s new version of the landmark musical “West Side Story.” But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects the SAG Awa...
ListenLin-Manuel Miranda (“Tick, Tick Boom,” “Encanto”) from 2022-01-13T11:00
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses writing the music for Disney’s “Encanto”; directing his first feature with “Tick, Tick Boom” and casting Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson; his first music memories a...
ListenHalle Berry (“Bruised”) and Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) from 2022-01-07T18:04:16
Halle Berry talks about directing and starring in “Bruised,” as well as her desire to work with Zendaya, her advice for Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman and more. Later, Ariana DeBose discusses her star-maki...
ListenJ.K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2022-01-06T20:00
J.K. Simmons discusses playing William Frawley, aka “I Love Lucy’s” Fred Mertz, in Amazon’s “Being the Ricardos.” And the Awards Circuit Roundtable catches up on what we watched over the break and ...
ListenNicolas Cage (“Pig”) and Vicky Krieps/Mia Wasikowska (“Bergman Island”) from 2021-12-30T18:24:15
Nicolas Cage speaks extensively about his career, from being born into a family of artists (his uncle is Francis Ford Coppola) and his unique acting choices over the years to his current film, “Pig...
ListenPenélope Cruz (“Parallel Mothers”) and Tessa Thompson (“Passing”) from 2021-12-23T17:37:02
Penélope Cruz discusses her latest film with Pedro Almodóvar, “Parallel Mothers,” as well as her other varied roles and what she’s drawn to in film. Later, we chat with Tessa Thompson about her fil...
ListenMichael Keaton (“Dopesick”) from 2021-12-22T16:27
“Dopesick” star Michael Keaton discusses the Hulu limited series, and how it taught him a lot more than what he thought he knew about the origins of the opioid crisis — and the actions of the Sackl...
ListenPablo Larraín (“Spencer”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-12-17T17:58
“Spencer” director Pablo Larraín discusses his new film, about a dramatic weekend in the life of Princess Diana, and how he might do one more reimagined biopic after this one, culminating in a tril...
ListenAndrew Garfield ("Tick, Tick... Boom!") from 2021-12-17T01:10
"Tick, Tick... Boom!" star Andrew Garfield discusses his big year, which includes playing Jonathan Larson in the new musical film from director Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as televangelist Jim Bakk...
ListenJulia Ducournau (“Titane”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-12-10T23:13:29
French director Julia Ducournau, who burst onto the world filmmaking scene in 2016 with “Raw,” discusses her latest film, “Titane.” She discusses her journey to creating the new project and her str...
ListenAdam McKay ("Don't Look Up") from 2021-12-09T17:20
Director/writer Adam McKay's script to the new film "Don't Look Up" was written pre-pandemic, but then things kept happening in the real world that were just like the script. We talk to McKay about...
ListenSarah Snook (“Succession”) and Composer Nicholas Britell (“Don’t Look Up”) from 2021-12-08T17:07
As Season 3 of “Succession” comes to a close, star Sarah Snook discusses the tumultuous year for Shiv, and what might come next for her character — and the show. Also: “Succession” composer Nichola...
ListenRon and Russell Mael (“The Sparks Brothers” and “Annette”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-12-03T19:19
Sparks musicians Ron and Russell Mael, the subject of Edgar Wright’s documentary “The Sparks Brothers,” talk about their busy year, which also includes writing the screenplay and creating the music...
ListenMahershala Ali (“Swan Song”) from 2021-12-02T15:49
Mahershala Ali discusses his new film “Swan Song,” in which he plays both himself and his clone, and what it was like to reunite with his “Moonlight” co-star. Naomie Harris. And yes, we try to snea...
ListenCorey Hawkins (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and Tim Blake Nelson (“Old Henry”) from 2021-11-25T16:19
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” star Corey Hawkins discusses his experience working opposite Denzel Washington on Joel Coen’s take on the iconic Shakespearean play. He additionally chats about his tremend...
ListenRobin De Jesus (“Tick… Tick… Boom!”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-11-19T20:54
“Tick… Tick… Boom!” star Robin de Jesus talks about his experience working opposite Andrew Garfield in the film, which chronicles playwright Jonathan Larson and how he created the landmark musical ...
ListenKristen Stewart (“Spencer”) from 2021-11-18T18:13:27
Kristen Stewart discusses taking on the role of Princess Diana in the Neon feature “Spencer,” whether there’s a parallel to her own life, as well as the status of her adaptation of the memoir “The ...
ListenAunjanue Ellis (“King Richard”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-11-12T16:46
“King Richard” star Aunjanue Ellis discusses her experience working opposite Will Smith in the film chronicling the rise of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, and how she’s enjoying a bit of...
ListenJonathan Majors (“The Harder They Fall”) from 2021-11-11T17:32:35
Jonathan Majors plays cowboy Nat Love in director and co-writer Jeymes Samuel’s debut feature film “The Harder They Fall.” Majors discusses his role in that epic western from Netflix, as well as hi...
ListenJamie Dornan (“Belfast”) from 2021-11-06T00:34
“Belfast” star Jamie Dornan talks about working with director Kenneth Branagh on his deeply personal film, which also happens to be Dornan’s first release since the passing of his own father. He al...
ListenDakota Johnson (“The Lost Daughter”) from 2021-11-04T20:28
Dakota Johnson discusses her experience working on Netflix’s “The Lost Daughter,” the adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel, as well as what an Oscar nom would mean for her, and what’s next. But f...
ListenClifton Collins Jr. (“Jockey”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable from 2021-10-29T16:49:35
Clifton Collins Jr. brings life and beauty to his performance as a horse racer feeling the effects of decades on the equestrian circuit in “Jockey.” Also, our Awards Circuit roundtable discusses th...
ListenCaitríona Balfe (“Belfast”) from 2021-10-28T19:40:41
Actress Caitríona Balfe, perhaps best known for her role in the fan favorite series “Outlander,” looks to have her most significant big screen breakout yet with her awards-worthy performance in the...
ListenMaggie Gyllenhaal (“The Lost Daughter”) and Jake Gyllenhaal (“The Guilty”) from 2021-10-21T17:45
Writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses her debut feature “The Lost Daughter” and Jake Gyllenhaal talks about acting and producing “The Guilty,” both films on Netflix. Also, the Awards Circ...
ListenOscar Isaac (“The Card Counter” and “Dune”) and Jeffrey Wright (“The French Dispatch”) – Is ‘The Last Duel’ an Oscar Contender? from 2021-10-14T19:25:32
Oscar Isaac stops by to discuss his work in “The Card Counter” (Focus Features) and “Dune” (Warner Bros.), along with his performances in TV’s “Scenes from a Marriage” (HBO Max) and the upcoming su...
ListenAnn Dowd (“Mass”) and Joe Wright (“Cyrano”) from 2021-10-07T16:16:38
Emmy winner Ann Dowd discusses her new film “Mass,” which focuses on two families in the aftermath of a school shooting. Also, we talk to “Cyrano” director Joe Wright about his take on the classic ...
ListenAwards Circuit Post-Emmy Roundtable Mega Edition from 2021-09-23T18:32:49
Awards Circuit Podcast’s Michael Schneider, Danielle Turchiano, Jazz Tangcay and Clayton Davis recount the big wins, huge upsets, major surprises and super snubs at the 73rd Emmy Awards. Is straigh...
ListenEmma Corrin, Josh O’Connor and Gillian Anderson (“The Crown”) and Final Emmy Predictions from 2021-09-16T17:08:39
Emmy-nominated “The Crown” stars Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor discuss the breakout fourth season of the Netflix hit, and their takes on Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana and Prin...
ListenBenedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog” and “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain”) from 2021-09-10T21:05:51
Benedict Cumberbatch had two films that screened at the Telluride Film Festival, and discusses his other upcoming projects including “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Doctor Strange 2” in this bonus e...
ListenAmber Tamblyn (“Y: The Last Man”) and Michael K. Williams from 2021-09-09T16:09:48
“Y: The Last Man” star Amber Tamblyn on how the show is finally airing after years in gestation, and the unexpected people that inspired her character’s portrayal. Also, we share a 2017 interview w...
Listen“Hacks” cast and producers; Variety’s Virtual TV Fest Comedy Panel from 2021-09-02T17:13
“Hacks” stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky discuss the success of the comedy and what to expect in Season 2. Also: Va...
ListenKate Winslet (“Mare of Easttown”) and Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) from 2021-08-26T15:52
Emmy nominee Kate Winslet on playing a non-nonsense police detective in HBO’s critically acclaimed “Mare of Easttown,” and how the show managed to pull off a satisfying ending. Also: “Saturday Nigh...
ListenMaya Rudolph and Nick Kroll (“Big Mouth”) and Sima Taparia (“Indian Matchmaking”) from 2021-08-20T15:54
Netflix’s “Big Mouth” co-creator and star Nick Kroll and “Big Mouth”/”Saturday Night Live” star Maya Rudolph meet up and conduct a wild interview that goes from Season 4 of “Big Mouth” and what’s n...
ListenYvonne Strahovski (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”) from 2021-08-19T16:36:52
Emmy-nominated "The Handmaid's Tale" star Yvonne Strahovski discusses this past season of the series and what its shocking finale might mean for her character. Also, we chat with Hannah Einbinder, ...
ListenMj Rodriguez (“Pose”) and “Cobra Kai” Executive Producers from 2021-08-12T17:37
Emmy-nominated “Pose” star Mj Rodriguez discusses the third and final season of “Pose” and how it ended, the legacy of the FX series, her history-making nomination and what’s next for her. Also: “C...
ListenKaley Cuoco (“The Flight Attendant”) and Michelle Visage (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) from 2021-08-05T18:47:36
Emmy nominated actor Kaley Cuoco discusses her critically acclaimed HBO Max series “The Flight Attendant,” what to expect in Season 2, and also her role in the animated “Harley Quinn,” plus her gra...
ListenReneé Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton,” “Girls5eva”) from 2021-07-29T16:23
“Hamilton” star Reneé Elise Goldsberry on her Emmy-nominated role, her toughest scene, how ‘The Wiz’ made her fall in love with musicals, and working with Billy Porter on the new project ‘What If.’...
ListenBrett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”) from 2021-07-22T17:53:07
Emmy-nominated “Ted Lasso” star Brett Goldstein talks about his breakout role on the hit Apple TV Plus series, which just landed 20 Emmy nominations (the most ever for a freshman comedy) and now re...
Listen“Nailed It” host Nicole Byer and Emmy nomination mega-roundtable from 2021-07-15T16:47:10
Emmy nominee Nicole Byer on her hosting gigs (“Nailed It,” “Wipeout”), her multi-generational appeal and returning to the standup stage after a break during the pandemic. Also: Michael Schneider, D...
Listen“New Girl” reunion and Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”) from 2021-07-01T18:41:20
It’s a "New Girl" reunion! Creator and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether and cast members Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone gather to discuss favorite mo...
ListenEthan Hawke/Joshua Caleb Johnson (“The Good Lord Bird”) and Phil Rosenthal (“Somebody Feed Phil”) from 2021-06-25T17:31:58
“The Good Lord Bird” stars Ethan Hawke (also an executive producer) and Joshua Caleb Johnson about their Showtime limited series, showcasing the story of abolitionist John Brown and the unique rela...
ListenJurnee Smollett (“Lovecraft Country”) and Derek DelGaudio (“In&Of Itself”) from 2021-06-24T19:16:35
Jurnee Smollett, the star of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” on immersing herself into the history of Jim Crow-era america, and how “Lovecraft Country” uses horror as a lens to depict the real-life horro...
ListenBONUS: The Cast of “Girls5eva” and Chelsea Handler (“Evolution”) from 2021-06-18T17:33
“Girls5eva” stars Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell about their new peacock comedy, including the show’s catchy tunes, its choreography, and how it was a challeng...
ListenAnthony Mackie (“Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) and Jac Schaeffer/Paul Bettany (“WandaVision”) from 2021-06-17T16:41
All-Marvel episode! “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” star Anthony Mackie discusses the Marvel universe and his journey to becoming the new Captain America. Also, “WandaVision” head writer Jac Sc...
ListenBilly Porter (“Pose”) and Martin Freeman/Daisy Haggard (“Breeders”) from 2021-06-10T17:45:33
Billy Porter discusses the emotional finale to FX's “Pose,” and what the show has meant to him, its viewers and to the communities in which it provided a voice. We also chat with “Breeders” stars M...
ListenRob McElhenney (“Mythic Quest”) and Katey Sagal (“Rebel”/”The Conners”) from 2021-06-08T16:15
“Mythic Quest” star and executive producer Rob McElhenney discusses Season 2 of the Apple TV Plus comedy and some of the unique choices and experiments it makes with its storytelling. Later on, we ...
ListenElisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Kirby Dick/Amy Ziering (“Allen v. Farrow”) from 2021-06-03T15:33
“The Handmaid’s Tale’ star and executive producer Elisabeth Moss discusses some of the big developments on this season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and what it was like to direct those pivotal ...
ListenJames Corden (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”) and Kathleen Turner (“The Kominsky Method”) from 2021-05-27T16:57:49
“The Late Late Show” host James Corden discusses the unusual year of hosting his show from his garage, and then in a studio with no audience — and the freedom that came with breaking traditional ta...
ListenPhoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and John Wilson (“How To With John Wilson”) from 2021-05-20T18:13
“Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor discusses the global phenomenon surrounding her Netflix show, and what to expect in Season 2. Also, HBO’s “How To With John Wilson” filmmaker and narrator John Wils...
ListenCristin Milioti (“Made For Love”) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Prodigal Son”) from 2021-05-13T18:09
Cristin Milioti discusses how she prepared to play a woman who escapes a toxic marriage to a tech billionaire, who has implanted a futuristic monitoring device in her brain, in HBO Max’s “Made for ...
ListenJohn Boyega (“Small Axe”) and Ziwe Fumudoh (“Ziwe”) from 2021-05-06T17:01:54
John Boyega, star of the “Small Axe” installment “Red, White and Blue,” discusses what brought him to the Steve McQueen anthology series, and his own awakening in speaking out against systemic raci...
ListenJohn Boyega (“Small Axe”) and Ziwe Fumudoh (“Ziwe”) from 2021-05-06T17:01:54
John Boyega, star of the “Small Axe” installment “Red, White and Blue,” discusses what brought him to the Steve McQueen anthology series, and his own awakening in speaking out against systemic raci...
ListenJohn Boyega (“Small Axe”) and Ziwe Fumudoh (“Ziwe”) from 2021-05-06T17:01:54
John Boyega, star of the “Small Axe” installment “Red, White and Blue,” discusses what brought him to the Steve McQueen anthology series, and his own awakening in speaking out against systemic raci...
ListenAwards Circuit Podcast Roundtable Mega Edition from 2021-04-27T17:00
Awards Circuit Podcast's Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider give one last look at the highs, lows, surprises and more from the 93rd Oscars, including that controversia...
ListenSteven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn (“Minari”) from 2021-04-22T16:17:24
Oscar-nominated "Minari" stars Steven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn talk to Variety's Jazz Tangcay about their film and its realistic and authentic portrayal of a Korean American immigrant family. But fir...
ListenViola Davis (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Ramin Bahrani (“The White Tiger”) from 2021-04-16T00:08:32
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" star Viola Davis discuss working on another August Wilson play following her Oscar-winning role in "Fences." She also talks race and representation issues that still plag...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: Glenn Close (“Hillbilly Elegy”) from 2021-04-14T08:00
Oscar nominee Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy") joins a bonus episode of Variety's Awards Circuit podcast and details her worst experience on an audition, as well as how the awards campaign trail has...
ListenAmanda Seyfried (“Mank”) and Thomas Vinterberg (“Another Round”) from 2021-04-08T23:32:58
Oscar-nominated "Mank" star Amanda Seyfried talks about working with David Fincher, and how she’s pursuing a role in the film adaptation of "Wicked." Also "Another Round" director Thomas Vinterberg...
ListenMargot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”) from 2021-04-01T08:00
"Promising Young Woman" producers Margot Robbie and Josey McNamara on the film's stars and its Oscar-nominated writer and director Emerald Fennell, who also guests later in the episode. Plus, the V...
ListenAndra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and The Lucas Brothers ("Judas and the Black Messiah”) from 2021-03-25T08:00
"The United States vs. Billie Holiday" star Andra Day on the lengths she went to play the iconic singer. Also: "Judas and the Black Messiah" Oscar-nominated writers The Lucas Brothers on expanding ...
ListenAaron Sorkin (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) and Helena Zengel ("News of the World”) from 2021-03-18T17:29:03
Aaron Sorkin discusses "The Trial of Chicago 7," which just received six Oscar nominations, as well as why he chose to take on directing the film himself, working with his tremendous cast and being...
ListenDaveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) and Alan S. Kim ("Minari”) from 2021-03-11T09:00
Daveed Diggs discusses the lasting impact of "Hamilton," which is in the awards hunt this year for the filmed version of the musical. We also discuss Diggs' busy roster, which includes Showtime’s "...
ListenTom Quinn (Neon co-founder) from 2021-03-09T17:34:04
Neon co-founder Tom Quinn discusses the Oscars and the overall landscape for the film distributor in 2021 in this bonus edition of the Awards Circuit Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
ListenSacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”/’Chicago 7”) and Kemp Powers ("Soul"/”One Night in Miami”) from 2021-03-04T09:00
Golden Globe winner Sacha Baron Cohen talks about making "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and why he wanted to get it to audiences before the 2020 election; and his insecurities in playing Abbie Hoffma...
ListenJane Fonda and Norman Lear from 2021-02-26T23:07:14
For a special Golden Globes edition, we speak to Jane Fonda, this year’s recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Norman Lear, this year’s Carol Burnett Award honoree. The two Hollywood legends...
ListenShaka King (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) and George C. Wolfe ("Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom") from 2021-02-25T09:00
Directors Shaka King, from Warner Bros.' "Judas and the Black Messiah," and George C. Wolfe of Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," both discuss their features, bringing the stories to the big scr...
ListenDarius Marder (“Sound of Metal”) and Florian Zeller ("The Father") from 2021-02-18T09:00
"Sound of Metal" director and co-writer Darius Marder shares his journey of writing the film, including his influences, and what the film symbolizes at this time in his life. Also, "The Father" dir...
ListenStanley Tucci (“Supernova”) and Katherine Waterston ("The World to Come") from 2021-02-11T09:00
Stanley Tucci discusses making “Supernova,” his friendship with co-star Colin Firth and his upcoming CNN show “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” He recounts his career, shares his most challengi...
ListenTom Holland ("Cherry") and Rosamund Pike ("I Care A Lot") from 2021-02-04T09:00
Tom Holland discusses what it was like to team back up with the Russo Brothers on his new film "Cherry," as well as what to expect from the upcoming still-untitled "Spider-Man" sequel from director...
ListenKristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo ("Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar") from 2021-02-02T02:40:13
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo discuss their new film "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," including the process of writing the original songs, one with Lounge cover singer-songwriter Richard Cheese...
ListenPriyanka Chopra Jonas ("The White Tiger") and Lee Isaac Chung ("Minari") from 2021-01-28T09:00
Priyanka Chopra Jonas about her new film "The White Tiger," as well as her earliest influences in film and television growing up in India, and how she's lovingly supported by her husband, singer-so...
ListenDaniel Kaluuya ("Judas and the Black Messiah") and Eliza Hittman ("Never Rarely Sometimes Always") from 2021-01-21T09:00
Daniel Kaluuya discusses his new film "Judas and the Black Messiah," in which he plays assassinated Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton. He discusses the progress of diversity in Hollywood, what t...
ListenVanessa Kirby ("Pieces of a Woman") and Paul Raci ("Sounds of a Woman") from 2021-01-14T09:00
Vanessa Kirby discusses how she prepared to play a grieving mother in “Pieces of a Woman,” as well as her journey as an actor, having a pajama party with co-star Ellen Burstyn and her upcoming proj...
ListenSteven Yeun ("Minari") and Phillipa Soo/Cathy Ang ("Over the Moon" from 2021-01-07T09:00
"Minari" star Steven Yeun talks about getting involved with Lee Isaac Chung's moving portrait of an immigrant family living in Arkansas, working with his dynamic cast and what he hopes it does for ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: Ted Danson/Holly Hunter ("Mr. Mayor") from 2021-01-06T09:00
"Mr. Mayor" stars Ted Danson and Holly Hunter discuss working together for the first time, developing a fast chemistry and learning how to perform the rapid-fire jokes that are the hallmark of a Ti...
ListenJared Leto ("The Little Things"), Channing Godfrey Peoples/Nicole Beharie ("Miss Juneteenth"), Ken Jeong and Joel McHale from 2020-12-31T17:41
Jared Leto discusses "The Little Things" and starring opposite Denzel Washington, as well as whether he has any New Years' resolutions, his upcoming role in "Morbius" and in if we'll see his Joker ...
ListenRegina King ("One Night in Miami") and Angela Bassett ("Soul") from 2020-12-24T09:00
Regina King discusses "One Night in Miami," which has garnered loads of awards buzz for her directorial debut. We also talk to Angela Bassett, one of the voices behind the new animated Pixar film "...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: Michelle Pfeiffer ("French Exit") from 2020-12-18T09:00
Michelle Pfeiffer discusses her new film "French Exit," in which she plays a New York socialite and widower who moves to France when the money runs out. She talks about what she's been doing during...
ListenCarey Mulligan/Emerald Fennell ("Promising Young Woman") and Jonathan Majors ("Da 5 Bloods") from 2020-12-17T09:00
Writer/director Emerald Fennell and star Carey Mulligan discuss their darkly comedic thriller "Promising Young Woman." Later, "Da 5 Bloods" and "Lovecraft Country" star Jonathan Majors shares what ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall ("The Midnight Sky") from 2020-12-11T09:00
George Clooney and newcomer Caoilinn Springall discuss their new film "The Midnight Sky," including the harsh conditions they experienced filming in Iceland. Clooney also discusses his long career ...
ListenJamie Dornan/Emily Blunt ("Wild Mountain Thyme") and Tahar Rahim ("The Mauritanian") from 2020-12-10T09:00
Jamie Dornan and Emily Blunt discuss their new Ireland-set romantic film "Wild Mountain Thyme," and how writer/director John Patrick Shanley was the reason they signed on. Also, Tahar Rahim on play...
ListenChloe Zhao ("Nomadland") and Ariana DeBose ("The Prom") from 2020-12-03T09:00
"Nomadland" filmmaker Chloe Zhao on why she wanted to make an American West road movie, as well as her friendship with star Frances McDormand, the challenge of juggling this while also making Marve...
ListenAndy Samberg and Cristin Milioti ("Palm Springs") from 2020-11-26T02:37
Andy Samberg talks about the unique story behind the "Palm Springs" storyline, as well as hollywood representation and inclusion, and how his comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" will tackle the issues of p...
ListenRiz Ahmed ("Sound of Metal") and Sofia Coppola ("On the Rocks") from 2020-11-19T09:00
Riz Ahmed talks about what he had to learn to take the role of a drummer who loses his hearing in the film "Sound of Metal." Also, Sofia Coppola discusses directing and writing "On the Rocks." In t...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: Maria Bakalova ("Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm") from 2020-11-13T23:19
In this extra episode, Jenelle Riley talks with "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm" star Maria Bakalova about her background, how she landed the role as the daughter of Sacha Baron Cohen's infamous Borat...
ListenJude Law and Carrie Coon ("The Nest") from 2020-11-12T09:00
Jude Law and Carrie Coon on playing a couple whose marriage falls apart in the 1980s-set "The Nest." Also, Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan discuss their new film "Ammonite." In the Awards Circuit ro...
ListenLeslie Odom, Jr. and Aldis Hodge ("One Night in Miami") from 2020-11-05T09:00
"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom, Jr. shares why and how he took on playing the legendary Sam Cooke in Amazon Studios' "One Night in Miami." Also, his co-star Aldis Hodge reveals why he was initially re...
ListenFrank Langella ("The Trial of the Chicago 7") and Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù/Wunmi Mosaku ("His House") from 2020-10-29T08:00
Stage and screen veteran Frank Langella talks about his new role as Judge Julius Hoffman in Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of Chicago 7” and shares secrets of his career longevity. Also, Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù and...
ListenRashida Jones ("On the Rocks") and Justin Simien ("Bad Hair") from 2020-10-22T08:00
Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Michael Schneider and Jazz Tangcay discuss the fall film festivals and which awards contenders have emerged, in addition to what is still highly anticipated. Later in ...
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