

Awards Chatter
The Hollywood Reporter
'Awards Chatter' is a podcast that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Created and hosted by: Scott Feinberg
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Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 12min
Kenya Barris - '#BlackAF'
The creator of 'Black-ish' and its spinoffs reflects on race and class, #BlackLivesMatter and Juneteenth, and his unlikely journey from the streets to a $100 million Netflix deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2020 • 1h 6min
Janelle Monáe - 'Homecoming'
The Grammy-nominated singer, fast-rising actress and outspoken activist discusses the killing of George Floyd, stepping away from alter ego after coming out as pansexual and, with her new TV show, maturing as a thespian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2020 • 1h 6min
Hannah Gadsby - 'Hannah Gadsby: Douglas'
The Australian comedian who shot to fame with her 2018 Netflix special 'Nanette' reflects on her rough road to comedy and self-discovery, how autism affects her life and work and how she tackled the daunting task of following her masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
Chris Evans - 'Defending Jacob'
Best known as Captain America, the Boston native reflects on the panic attacks that almost led him to abandon acting, repeatedly turning down Marvel before reconsidering and following eight years in the MCU with an Apple TV+ limited series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2020 • 1h 5min
Kerry Washington - 'Little Fires Everywhere' & 'American Son'
The A-list star of stage and screen reflects on her complicated relationship with acting, the burden and rewards of 'Scandal' and championing projects that matter through her production company.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ryan Seacrest - 'American Idol'
”The hardest working man in show business,” according to The New York Times, reflects on his lifelong obsession with broadcasting, the weekend decision that changed his life and live TV's uncertain future.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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May 11, 2020 • 1h 28min
Jeremy Strong - 'Succession'
The 2020 Critics' Choice Award winner reflects on his intense approach to acting, his many years as a struggling actor and how a small part in 'The Big Short' led to the big opportunity to play Kendall Roy, one of the most complex characters on TV.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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May 4, 2020 • 1h 18min
Kaitlyn Dever - 'Unbelievable'
The 23-year-old Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award nominee discusses her path to Hollywood, early breaks like 'Justified' and 'Short Term 12' and her work in 2019's comedy instant-classic 'Booksmart' and on Netflix's landmark limited series.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 13min
Jewel - 'The Mindfulness Movement'
One of the great singer/songwriters, on the 25th anniversary of blockbuster debut album 'Pieces of You,' reflects on teenage homelessness, sudden success and the mindfulness techniques that helped her through thick and thin.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 3min
Mark Cuban - 'Shark Tank'
The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is an investor in more than 150 small businesses, an NBA team and an entertainment holding company, reflects on his remarkable rise from the middle class, his experience as a reality TV host and the coronavirus crisis.Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.
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