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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.
Latest episodes
Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”)
"The Crown" star Elizabeth Debicki talks about playing a tragic real-life figure like Princess Diana, including the research that went into the role, and how she captured the voice of the former Princess of Wales. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we look at the race as Emmy phase 1 voting begins. What shows benefitted from the FYC campaigns? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2023 • 51min
Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird”)
“Black Bird” star Paul Walter Hauser discusses the challenges of starring as a serial killer in the Apple TV+ limited series, plus getting sober and why he thought he peaked with “Richard Jewell.” But first, on a live edition of the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we explain what makes this year a unique season for Emmy campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 25min
Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”)
“Daisy Jones & the Six” star Riley Keough says she had no professional singing experience coming into the show. But that seems unbelievable given the music that she and her co-stars ultimately made. On this episode, Keough talks about the journey to making the Amazon Prime Video limited series and its lasting impact on her. But first, on the Roundtable, we get a Cannes recap, plus we talk "Succession" finale and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023 • 36min
Christina Ricci (“Yellowjackets”)
Spoiler alert! “Yellowjackets” star Christina Ricci talks about the shocking Season 2 finale (and the unexpected death), plus where the show might go in Season 3. We also talk about her other series, “Wednesday,” and whether she’ll return for Season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 1h 8min
“Weird Al” Yankovic (“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”)
Master of parody “Weird Al” Yankovic talks about his unbelievable career, leading up to the recent Roku Channel film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” in which Daniel Radcliffe plays Al in a not-so-truthful retelling of his origins story. But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we talk about the crazy end of May TV pileup this weekend, which includes the series finales of “Succession” and “Barry.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2023 • 54min
Hasan Minhaj (“The King’s Jester”)
Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses his recent Netflix standup special “The King’s Jester,” including what’s on or off limits when it comes to his family. We also discuss Netflix’s decision to pull an episode of his series ‘Patriot Act’ in Saudi Arabia, his current attitude toward social media, parenthood and whether he would take ‘The Daily Show’ job if asked. We even talk about the current status of the United States in the new world order. It’s a big episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2023 • 1h 19min
Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”)
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Alex Borstein discusses the final season of that landmark Amazon Prime Video comedy, as well as her latest comedy special and her on-going part of the "Family Guy" universe. But first, on the Roundtable, we check in on all the awards show postponements and cancellations, including the Daytime Emmys and Peabody Awards, and get the skinny straight from Cannes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023 • 1h 14min
Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”)
“Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey discusses the twists and turns that came with Season 2 of the hit Showtime drama, as well as her turn as a complicated bad ass on HBO’s breakout “The Last of Us.” But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we check in on how the writers strike is impacting the Emmy FYC season, as well as the flurry of last minute category changes as the Emmy submissions deadline came to pass this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2023 • 1h 19min
Adam Scott and Ken Marino (“Party Down”)
“Party Down” stars and pals Adam Scott and Ken Marino talk about the comedy’s unexpected revival, as well as how it originally came to be. Plus, their friendship origins story, and we try to get Scott to spill on Season 2 of “Severance.” But first, on the Roundtable, we recap what has happened so far with the writers strike, and how it’s already impacting Emmy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 44min
Elizabeth Olsen (“Love & Death”) and Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
On this Emmy season premiere of the Variety Awards Circuit podcast, we talk to “Love & Death” star Elizabeth Olsen. Also on this episode, “Succession” standout Kieran Culkin. But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we recap all of this week’s crazy news, from Jeff Shell’s exit from NBCUniversal to the possibility of a writers strike – in addition to early Emmy handicapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
