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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
Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 11min
Emma Stone (“Poor Things”)
“Poor Things” star and producer Emma Stone discusses her Oscar contending film, her love of “Jeopardy” and more. Also, the Roundtable discusses the opening of Oscar voting, SAG Awards noms and final picks for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2024 • 54min
Michael Mann (“Ferrari”)
"Ferrari" director Michael Mann discusses the film and how working with Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz compares to actors from his previous movies. He talks about Hollywood following the end of the strikes and we can expect from the upcoming "Heat" sequel, which he'll start shooting in 2024. Also on this episode, the Roundtable is back, and we catch up on the holidays before previewing this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023 • 57min
Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”/”The Zone of Interest”) and Glenn Howerton (“BlackBerry”)
“Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest” star Sandra Hüller talks about her two current films and whether Hollywood came calling after “Toni Erdmann.” Later, “BlackBerry” star Glenn Howerton discusses that film and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”) and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“Origin”)
Sterling K. Brown talks about his latest project, Cord Jefferson's satirical film "American Fiction." He also shares how he only now, post strike, pay his respects to "This is Us" co-star Ron Cephas Jones, who died in August. Later, we speak with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor about her new film "Origin," from writer and director Ava DuVernay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 42min
Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”) and Holt McCallany (“The Iron Claw”)
"The Color Purple" star Danielle Brooks talks about the film and landing the role once portrayed by Oprah Winfrey in the 1985 version. Also on this episode, "The Iron Claw" actor Holt McCallany talks about playing the legendary wrestler Fritz von Ehrich in that drama. And on the latest edition of the Roundtable, we remember the late Andre Braugher and dissect the Golden Globes nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 35min
America Ferrera (“Barbie,” “Dumb Money”) and Jack Black (“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”)
“Barbie” and “Dumb Money” star America Ferrera discusses her big year, including those two outstanding performances. She also talks about her journey through Hollywood following “Ugly Betty” and what to expect from her upcoming directorial feature debut. Also on this episode, Jack Black talks about “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” All that, and the latest edition of the Roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 34min
Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”) and Eve Hewson (“Flora and Son”)
“Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt discusses the film, her marriage to John Krasinski, her upcoming action film “The Fall Guy” and working with Christopher Nolan. Also, “Flora and Son” star Eve Hewson on her songwriting process and teaming with director John Carney. But first, the Roundtable dives into the Robert DeNiro controversy at the Gotham Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 32min
Natalie Portman (“May December”) and Peter Sarsgaard (“Memory”)
“May December” star Natalie Portman discusses the film, the state of the industry and why she warns against child actors in Hollywood. Also on this episode, “Memory” star Peter Sarsgaard. And we share what we’re thankful for on the Roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 37min
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) and Kazu Hiro (“Maestro”)
“The Holdovers” star Da’Vine Joy Randolph discusses Alexander Payne’s new critically acclaimed film and her busy career. Also, prosthetics artist Kazu Hiro talks about transforming Bradley Cooper in “Maestro.” And on the Roundtable, we take a victory lap for solving the SAG-AFTRA strike and check in on the latest movies hitting the circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2023 • 59min
Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”)
“American Fiction” writer and director Cord Jefferson discusses how the film — his first — came together so quickly. Also, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, and we discuss what it means for Awards Season moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
