Awards Circuit | Variety
"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
May 26, 2022 • 52min
Bridget Everett (“Somebody Somewhere”) and Craig Robinson (“Killing It”)
Bridget Everett’s HBO series “Somebody Somewhere” is an incredibly personal dramatic comedy that critics and fans have embraced. We talk to her about that acclaim, and the show’s Season 2 renewal. After that, we chat with “Killing It” star Craig Robinson about his Peacock comedy, which explores another side of the so-called American dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2022 • 22min
Mandy Moore (“This Is Us”)
“This Is Us” star Mandy Moore is finally processing the fact that it’s all over for “This Is Us,” the hit NBC drama that ended its run this week after six seasons and more than a hundred episodes. On this bonus edition, Moore gets emotional as she discusses what happened in the series finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2022 • 52min
Jabari Banks (“Bel-Air”) and David Hyde Pierce (“Julia”)
“Bel-Air” star Jabari Banks talks about his big break, and how his own story seems to mirror that of the show’s main character, Will. After that, we chat with “Julia” star David Hyde Pierce about his HBO Max show, which chronicles the rise of TV chef Julia Child, what brought him back to TV and of course, the legacy of “Frasier.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022 • 37min
Jared Leto (“WeCrashed”)
“WeCrashed” star Jared Leto discusses playing real-life WeWork founder Adam Neumann in the Apple TV+ series. He talks about the instant chemistry he had with co-star Anne Hathaway, and how he’s known for transforming for his roles, such as his recent, unrecognizable turn in “House of Gucci.” Taking on Neumann, he says, was no exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2022 • 1h 17min
Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Patrick Somerville (“Station Eleven”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
“Station Eleven” stars Mackenzie Davis and Himesh Patel, as well as creator and executive producer Patrick Somerville, about this very special series, and how they launched a show about a pandemic in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable discusses the lead actress categories in this year’s Emmy awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2022 • 54min
Dominque Fishback (“The Last Days of Ptolmey Grey”) and Bobby Moynihan (“Mr. Mayor”)
“The Last Days of Ptolmey Grey” star Dominique Fishback discusses working with Samuel L. Jackson, as well as her take on the character, playing young roles and how she’s enjoying her success. Also on this episode, Bobby Moynihan talks about his recently canceled comedy “Mr. Mayor,” as well as his busy voice acting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2022 • 1h 6min
Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
“Barry” fan favorite Anthony Carrigan joins us to discuss playing NoHo Hank, his character’s new love interest, and the show’s balance of staying funny while also getting darker. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable discusses supporting actress categories, in honor of this week’s Variety Power of Women event in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2022 • 30min
Sienna Miller (“Anatomy of a Scandal”)
“Anatomy of a Scandal” star Sienna Miller talks about the Netflix series, how it depicts the privilege of the rich and powerful, working on a David E. Kelley show and why she keeps picking projects that relate to her personally, having been embroiled in the UK press phone hacking scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
Tony Dalton (“Better Call Saul”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
“Better Call Saul” baddie Tony Dalton talks about the flair he brings to playing the charming but deadly Lalo Salamanca on the show, and also doing something different on “Hawkeye.” But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable discusses the return to Emmy season and the ridiculous number of TV premieres this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2022 • 49min
Tom Hiddleston (“Loki” and “The Essex Serpent”)
Tom Hiddleston has the unique privilege of starring in two recent Emmy contenders: First up was “Loki,” the smash marvel property that continued the adventures of Marvel’s most popular villain (or a variant thereof) that hit Disney+ in June. Next month, Apple TV+’s “The Essex Serpent” premieres. Hiddleston talks about both shows, having a milestone birthday during the pandemic and more. He also takes a quiz to guess between the characters of Shakespeare and Marvel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
