Episodes

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

    Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation: What Is Politically Motivated, and What’s the Future of Late Night?; Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”)
    Jul 25 2025
    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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    53 mins
  • Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition

    Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition
    Jul 18 2025
    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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    53 mins
  • Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limited Series, TV Movie Performance Emmys | Awards Circuit

    Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limited Series, TV Movie Performance Emmys | Awards Circuit
    Jun 20 2025
    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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    10 mins
  • As Emmy Voting Closes, What are the Last Minute Surprises?; Uzo Aduba and Randall Park (“The Residence”)

    As Emmy Voting Closes, What are the Last Minute Surprises?; Uzo Aduba and Randall Park (“The Residence”)
    Jun 20 2025
    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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    52 mins
  • Pedro Pascal and Kathy Bates: Picks for Best Drama Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

    Pedro Pascal and Kathy Bates: Picks for Best Drama Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit
    Jun 18 2025
    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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    10 mins
  • Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”/ “The Second Best Night of Your Life”); David Oyelowo (“Government Cheese”)

    Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”/ “The Second Best Night of Your Life”); David Oyelowo (“Government Cheese”)
    Jun 17 2025
    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 ever done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Picks for Best Comedy Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit

    Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Picks for Best Comedy Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit
    Jun 13 2025
    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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    11 mins
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup: What It Means and Can Cable Survive?; Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)

    Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup: What It Means and Can Cable Survive?; Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)
    Jun 12 2025
    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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    1 hr and 3 mins