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Jun 5, 2025 • 59min

Jonathan Joss and the ‘King of the Hill’ Panel: What Happened; Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”)

Inside the ‘King of the Hill’ panel that Jonathan Joss crashed — two days before his killing. Also, “The White Lotus” stars Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb on how six months in Thailand created their permanent bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 4, 2025 • 13min

'The White Lotus' or 'Squid Game'? Contenders for the Best Drama Series 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 Drama Series.  Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2025 • 44min

Bridget Everett (“Somebody Somewhere”); Paul Giamatti (“Black Mirror”)

“Somebody Somewhere” star Bridget Everett on what she might do next, how the folks in her hometown reacted to being put in the spotlight, and how her show really resonated with audiences as something truly special. Also on this episode, we talk to Paul Giamatti about his standout episode of this season’s “Black Mirror.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2025 • 56min

‘Harry Potter’ Gets a New Young Cast; The State of FYC Season; Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter (“Hacks”)

As “Hacks” completes its Season 4 and preps for a newly renewed Season 5, Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter talk about the show, the unique relationship between their characters and more. Also on this episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at the new “Harry Potter” series castings, the latest from the FYC events around town and the comedy series Emmys race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 23, 2025 • 53min

Ten Changes the TV Academy Should Make With Emmy Categories; Ike Barinholtz (“The Studio”/ “Running Point”)

Ike Barinholtz talks about his turn as Sal Saperstein on Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” as well as loosely turning the story of Jeanie Buss and the Lakers into Netflix’s “Running Point.” On the Roundtable, we look at ten changes that the TV Academy should consider making with its Emmy categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 16, 2025 • 48min

Max is HBO Max Again; Other Upfront Headlines, Including YouTube’s Lady Gaga Showcase; Eddie Redmayne (“The Day of the Jackal”)

“The Day of the Jackal” star Eddie Redmayne on what drew him to that Peacock series. Also, the Roundtable is coming from New York, as Mike and Clayton recount the week’s worth of TV upfront presentations – including Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reinstate the “HBO Max” name to Max, and also what was Lady Gaga doing at the YouTube upfront event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 9, 2025 • 49min

Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs, Emmy Talk Show Conundrum and ‘The Daily Show’s’ Ronny Chieng on Becoming a U.S. Citizen Now

“The Daily Show” exec producer/star Ronny Chieng on what it’s like on the set in this current administration. Also, how he’s working on a live follow-up to his “Love to Hate It” special, plus what it means to become a citizen in 2025. Meanwhile, the Roundtable dissects Trump's new Hollywood tariffs plan, and looks at the confusing Emmy variety talk and sketch categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 2, 2025 • 58min

Questlove (“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music”)

The Roots member Questlove, who has become a prolific documentarian in his spare time, talks about co-directing “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” among his other projects. Also: The Roundtable discusses Oscar rules changes, and the Emmy category for outstanding drama actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 2min

Conan O’Brien (“Conan O’Brien Must Go”)

Conan O’Brien on his new season of Max’s“Conan O’Brien Must Go,” as well as his decision to return to host the Oscarsagain next year, and what to expect in his upcoming dramatic role in the film“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the Emmy lead actorcategories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 18, 2025 • 56min

Bruce Springsteen and Thom Zimny (“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band”)

Bruce Springsteen and director ThomZimny on their Hulu/Disney+ doc “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E StreetBand.” Also, the Roundtable sets the stage for a unpredictable Emmy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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