
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.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 34min
Comedian Matteo Lane (“The Al Dente Special”)
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.”
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May 15, 2025 • 37min
Benito Skinner (“Overcompensating”)
“Overcompensating”
star Benito Skinner talks about making the “gayest show ever,” getting naked on
screen and that shocking condom scene.
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May 12, 2025 • 24min
Ryan Phillippe (“Motorheads”)
Ryan Phillippe on "Motorheads," becoming "Yoda" to young co-stars and the popularity of showing his butt in "Cruel Intentions."
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Apr 11, 2025 • 35min
Marsai Martin (“G20”)
Marsai Martin talks navigating the transition from child star toadult roles, what she learned working with Viola Davis in the new Prime Videomovie “G20,” and what’s next for her production company, Genius. Plus, on thered carpet with “Warfare” stars Charles Melton, Will Poulter and Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 30min
Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”)
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

Mar 6, 2025 • 33min
Drew Tarver (“Running Point”)
Drew Tarver talks about working with Kate Hudsonin the new Netflix hit series “Running Point,” being openly queer in Hollywoodand why he’s OK that “The Other Two” ended after just three seasons. Plus, onthe red carpet with “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 44min
Antoni Porowski (“No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski”)
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

Feb 26, 2025 • 40min
Patrick Wilson (“Millers in Marriage”)
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

Feb 20, 2025 • 33min
Dan Stevens (“Zero Day”)
Dan Stevens talks about working opposite RobertDe 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 Schwarzeneggeris on the red carpet talking about stripping in “The White Lotus.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2025 • 34min
Lukas Gage (“Companion”)
Lukas Gage talks about his new horror movie“Companion,” not being cast in “The Last of Us” and what his family thinks ofhis upcoming memoir “I Wrote This for Attention.” Plus, Harvey Guillén opens upabout saving his home from the L.A. wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices