

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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May 28, 2016 • 47min
Gina Lollobrigida - Film Legend
The 87-year-old Italian legend dishes on her relationship with Howard Hughes, friendship with Marilyn Monroe and feud with Sophia Loren; why her husband turned down 'La Dolce Vita' for her; which director she'd un-retire for; and which 2016 American presidential candidate she loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2016 • 1h 1min
Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara - 'Schitt's Creek'
The king and queen of improv comedy reflect on more than 40 years of friendship and collaboration; why she owes her career to Gilda Radner; how he almost wound up in 'Home Alone'; what it was like performing a song in-character at the Oscars; how they've wound up together on TV; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2016 • 33min
Jennifer Lopez - 'Shades of Blue'
The 46-year-old icon, who is busier than ever, dishes on her famous figure ("Kind of broke that mold"), celebrity ("As I get older it bothers me more"), Bennifer and 'Gigli' ("It wasn't going to end me"), diva rep ("I carried this stigma with me") and the importance of 'Idol' ("They got to see the real me"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2016 • 1h 8min
Ray Liotta - 'Shades of Blue'
The 61-year-old opens up about owing his career to Melanie Griffith, why he's never seen 'Field of Dreams,' how he got cast in 'Goodfellas,' why he's a bigger diva than J. Lo and how he feels about playing a bisexual ("I just put my big-boy — my pink big-boy — pants on and did what they asked me to do"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2016 • 58min
Aziz Ansari - 'Master of None'
The standup comedian, bestselling author and co-creator, writer and star of Netflix's acclaimed comedy series opens up about entertainment industry bias, the death of his friend/collaborator Harris Wittels and what he's doing next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2016 • 50min
Anna Karina - Film Legend
The iconic French New Wave actress, who was once Jean-Luc Godard's wife and muse, opens up about their rocky relationship (she attempted suicide), the possibility of one last cinematic reunion and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2016 • 1h 6min
Tom Hiddleston - 'The Night Manager'
The 35-year-old Brit, whose fans call themselves "Hiddlestoners," discusses how 'Othello' led him to the Marvel Universe; how he transformed himself for a Hank Williams biopic; and how his portrayal of a spy on AMC's hit limited series is fueling those pesky Bond rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2016 • 54min
Chuck Lorre - 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Mom'
The multi-camera master opens up about Charlie Sheen's meltdown ("a terrible time"), the cancellation of 'Mike & Molly' ("CBS was never terribly enthusiastic"), the future of 'Big Bang' ("a Leslie Moonves question"), his passion for 'Mom' (even though it's "much more difficult" to write than his other shows), his next show ("I'd love to try and work in another way") and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2016 • 55min
James Corden - 'The Late Late Show'
Late night's king of viral videos (see 'Carpool Karaoke'), who is poised to land his first Emmy nom for outstanding variety talk series, speaks with THR 15 months after replacing Craig Ferguson and one month before hosting the Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2016 • 1h 20min
Louis C.K. - 'Horace and Pete'
In an in-depth interview, the 48-year-old stand-up comedian and TV auteur discusses his self-released drama series (it didn't bankrupt him and its obituary was written prematurely), Emmys campaigning (he's going "balls to the wall" for the show), the future of 'Louie' ("I don't think I have stories for that guy anymore") and what's next (Broadway?!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices