
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

Jul 3, 2025 • 28min
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (“Jurassic World Rebirth,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”)
"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.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 30min
Barbra Streisand (“The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”)
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.
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Jun 1, 2025 • 32min
Tom Daley (“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds")
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.
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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