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"Awards Circuit" is 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.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 45min
Comic-Con Wrap; Whether Episodic Selections Make Any Difference for Nominees; Julianne Nicholson (“Paradise,” “Hacks”)
Comic-Con was huge, but the news coming out of it wasn’t — except for that “South Park” panel. Meanwhile, the Roundtable discusses whether which episode a nominee submits for consideration makes a difference. And dual nominee Julianne Nicholson (“Paradise,” “Hacks”) talks about her two very different roles as Sinatra and Dance Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2025 • 53min
Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation: What Is Politically Motivated, and What’s the Future of Late Night?; Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”)
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.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 53min
Emmy Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition
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?
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Jun 20, 2025 • 10min
Ellen Pompeo and Steve Carell: Picks for Limited Series, TV Movie Performance Emmys | Awards Circuit
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.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 52min
As Emmy Voting Closes, What are the Last Minute Surprises?; Uzo Aduba and Randall Park (“The Residence”)
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.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 10min
Pedro Pascal and Kathy Bates: Picks for Best Drama Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit
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.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 55min
Brett Goldstein (“Shrinking”/ “The Second Best Night of Your Life”); David Oyelowo (“Government Cheese”)
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.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 11min
Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Picks for Best Comedy Performance Emmy | Awards Circuit
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.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup: What It Means and Can Cable Survive?; Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)
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.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 10min
'The Penguin,' 'The Traitors' Vie for Limited Series, Reality Competition Emmys | Awards Circuit
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 limited series and reality
competitions.
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