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 20, 2021 • 1h 17min
Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and John Wilson (“How To With John Wilson”)
“Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor discusses the global phenomenon surrounding her Netflix show, and what to expect in Season 2. Also, HBO’s “How To With John Wilson” filmmaker and narrator John Wilson explains the quirks that make his series a critical hit. And the Awards Circuit Roundtable breaks down the greenlights, renewals and cancellations coming out of the network upfronts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2021 • 1h 39min
Cristin Milioti (“Made For Love”) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Prodigal Son”)
Cristin Milioti discusses how she prepared to play a woman who escapes a toxic marriage to a tech billionaire, who has implanted a futuristic monitoring device in her brain, in HBO Max’s “Made for Love.” Also, Catherine Zeta-Jones on appearing as a special guest star on Fox’s (now-canceled) “Prodigal Son.” And the Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects the HFPA/Golden Globes implosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2021 • 1h 19min
John Boyega (“Small Axe”) and Ziwe Fumudoh (“Ziwe”)
John Boyega, star of the “Small Axe” installment “Red, White and Blue,” discusses what brought him to the Steve McQueen anthology series, and his own awakening in speaking out against systemic racism and police brutality. Also in this episode, comedian Ziwe Fumudoh on her new late night series “Ziwe,” and the Awards Circuit Roundtable kicks off its Emmy season chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2021 • 46min
Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable Mega Edition
Awards Circuit Podcast's Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider give one last look at the highs, lows, surprises and more from the 93rd Oscars, including that controversial telecast, "Nomadland's" big wins and the shocking end with Anthony Hopkins pulling off a best actor upset. Here's how it all went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 7min
Steven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn (“Minari”)
Oscar-nominated "Minari" stars Steven Yeun and Yuh-Jung Youn talk to Variety's Jazz Tangcay about their film and its realistic and authentic portrayal of a Korean American immigrant family. But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we go through our final predictions for this year’s Oscar winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 34min
Viola Davis (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Ramin Bahrani (“The White Tiger”)
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" star Viola Davis discuss working on another August Wilson play following her Oscar-winning role in "Fences." She also talks race and representation issues that still plague Hollywood. Also, Oscar nominee Ramin Bahrani, who received a nomination in adapted screenplay for Netflix's "The White Tiger," which he also directed. But first, on the awards circuit roundtable, we discuss the BAFTA awards along with the sad news of the closing of l.A.’s beloved Arclight cinemas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021 • 36min
BONUS EPISODE: Glenn Close (“Hillbilly Elegy”)
Oscar nominee Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy") joins a bonus episode of Variety's Awards Circuit podcast and details her worst experience on an audition, as well as how the awards campaign trail has changed so much over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 28min
Amanda Seyfried (“Mank”) and Thomas Vinterberg (“Another Round”)
Oscar-nominated "Mank" star Amanda Seyfried talks about working with David Fincher, and how she’s pursuing a role in the film adaptation of "Wicked." Also "Another Round" director Thomas Vinterberg on his surprise Academy Award nomination for best director. And the Awards Circuit roundtable recaps the SAG Awards winners and what it means for the Oscar and Emmy races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 37min
Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”)
"Promising Young Woman" producers Margot Robbie and Josey McNamara on the film's stars and its Oscar-nominated writer and director Emerald Fennell, who also guests later in the episode. Plus, the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable gives its picks for this year's SAG Awards winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 18min
Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and The Lucas Brothers ("Judas and the Black Messiah”)
"The United States vs. Billie Holiday" star Andra Day on the lengths she went to play the iconic singer. Also: "Judas and the Black Messiah" Oscar-nominated writers The Lucas Brothers on expanding beyond comedy. And the Awards Circuit roundtable gets into the WGA Awards, and more Oscar predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
