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
Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 6min
Sandra Oh (“The Chair”/”Killing Eve”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
SAG Awards nominee Sandra Oh talks about her Netflix series “The Chair” and some of the sticky topics it brings up, and also previews the final season of “Killing Eve.” But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we break down the big Oscars host announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022 • 36min
Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Encanto”)
Lin-Manuel Miranda on his Oscar nomination for the “Encanto” song “Dos Oruguitas” (and why it’s not for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”). Also, more on what he plans to do in 2022 after a busy 2021, and expectations for the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid” and the original songs he wrote for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 9min
Amy Sherman-Palladino/Daniel Palladino (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” exec producers Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino on what to expect as Midge and company finally return to our TV screens, and how they wanted to make sure Season 4 was worth the wait — even as COVID contingencies made it a challenge to produce. But first, the Awards Circuit roundtable dissects this year’s Oscars nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2022 • 55min
Phil Lord and Chris Miller (“The Mitchells vs. the Machines”)
“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss returning to the Oscars with another nomination and how they continue to redefine the animation medium. Plus, they discuss “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the sequel to their Academy Award-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2022 • 56min
Cole Hauser (“Yellowstone”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
“Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser discusses how his series has turned into a megahit, and now an awards contender, after four seasons. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable shares burning questions on what to look out for as the Oscar nominations finally take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2022 • 35min
Margaret Qualley ("Maid")
SAG Awards nominee Margaret Qualley discusses making the Netflix limited series "Maid," which features her in almost every scene, as well as her bond with her young co-star, and getting to work with her mother, Andie MacDowell, who also plays her mom in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 10min
Mike Mills (“C’mon C’mon”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
Director Mike Mills discusses “C’mon, C’mon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman and Woody Norman. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable helps kick off Oscar voting by making one more plea on what Academy members shouldn’t overlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2022 • 34min
Willem Dafoe ("Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Nightmare Alley")
Willem Dafoe discusses his first-ever "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig this weekend, plus his busy year, which included reteaming with directors Paul Schrader for “The Card Counter” and Wes Anderson for “The French Dispatch,” as well as supporting roles in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and Guillermo Del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley.” And then there’s his return to the role of Green Goblin in “Spider-Man No Way Home.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 12min
Alana Haim (“Licorice Pizza”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable
Haim artist Alana Haim discusses her first-ever feature role, “Licorice Pizza,” as well as her hugely popular band with her sister, their long history with director Paul Thomas Anderson, and much more. But first, our Awards Circuit Roundtable dives into the hot topics of the week, including how COVID has disrupted this Oscar season and the tattoo that Jazz Tangcay almost got as a teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022 • 37min
Cate Blanchett (“Don’t Look Up,” “Nightmare Alley”)
Cate Blanchett discusses her Oscar contenders 'Don't Look Up' and 'Nightmare Alley,' her new project with Pedro Almodóvar, relationship dynamics in films, impact of theaters vs. streaming, nostalgic experiences, forthcoming collaborations, and missed opportunities in the entertainment industry.
