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
Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
Carol Burnett (“Palm Royale”)
TV icon Carol Burnett discusses her Emmy nomination for Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale,” and also shares stories from “The Carol Burnett Show” and her recent appearance on “Better Call Saul.” Also, on the Roundtable, we go through the drama series acting categories, and discuss the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
Hiroyuki Sanada (“Shogun”)
“Shogun” star Hiroyuki Sanada talks about the journey to getting the FX drama made, and the show’s whopping 25 Emmy nominations. Also, on the Roundtable, we go through the limited and anthology series acting categories, and discover it’s more competitive than you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 21min
Peter Morgan (“The Crown”); Comic-Con Preview
Emmy-nominated “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan on how Elizabeth’s death in 2022 changed the final season of the Netflix series, getting the three Queens back for the series finale, what he didn’t include in the show — and why he’s taking a break from the Royal Family for now. Also, the Roundtable previews this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024 • 47min
Emmy Nominations Mega Roundtable Edition
Variety’s Awards Circuit roundtable dissects the 2024 Emmy nominations, including the big hauls for “Shogun” and “The Bear,” as well as surprise favorite picks like “Reservation Dogs.” Yes, those are all FX shows, and what a year that programmer had. From snubs to surprises and more, here’s our first look at how the Emmy competition is shaping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 35min
Giancarlo Esposito (“Parish”); Brit Marling (“A Murder at the End of the World”)
“Parish” star and executive producer Giancarlo Esposito talks about how personal the series is for him, and how his grown children have responded to his brutal honesty in recent interviews. He also talks about his always busy schedule and what’s next, including Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” Also on this episode, Brit Marling discusses “A Murder at the End of the World.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 34min
Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”); Hoa Xuande (“The Sympathizer”)
“Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez talks about Season 3 of her hit Hulu series, as well as her recent Cannes best actress prize for “Emilia Perez.” Also, “The Sympathizer” star Hoa Xuande on landing his role opposite Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr., and the Roundtable dissects the Emmy limited, comedy and drama series categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024 • 53min
Seth Meyers (“Late Night With Seth Meyers”)
It’s “Day Eating with Seth!” For the 10th anniversary of “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” we have a Chicago food feast – while Seth counts down his top 10 most important pizza thoughts. Thanks to Gino’s East in Sherman Oaks for supplying the eats, as we dive deep into Seth Meyers’ culinary lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ron Howard (“Jim Henson Idea Man”); John Wilson (“How to With John Wilson”)
“Jim Henson Idea Man” director Ron Howard shares what he learned about the Muppets creator, and what it personally meant to him. Also, the filmmaker behind “How To with John Wilson” talks about ending his docuseries after three seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Riley Keough (“Under the Bridge”)
“Under the Bridge” star Riley Keough discusses how she chooses projects, as well as her aspirations for directing. Also on this episode of the podcast, the Roundtable discusses the top contenders in the limited series/anthology/TV movie lead and supporting acting categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 11min
Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”); Rebecca Ferguson (“Silo”)
“Baby Reindeer” star Jessica Gunning on how she landed the role, how it has turned into a major hit and what that has meant for her career. Also on this episode, "Silo" star Rebecca Ferguson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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