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"Awards Circuit," hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta 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.
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Recapping the TV Upfronts’ Winners and Losers; Glen Powell Teases Season 2 of “Chad Powers” and Explains His Busy Schedule
5d ago00:52:53Tap to summarize“Chad Powers” star and co-creator Glen Powell on his busy schedule, why the Hulu show means so much to him and how things will get more complicated — and perhaps darker — in Season 2. Powell also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recap the TV upfronts in New York — including the biggest trends, winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ramy Youssef on Elmogate and His Latest Standup Special; Carrie Preston on “Elsbeth” and All Those Bags
2w ago01:04:52Tap to summarize“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston on her hit CBS series, its unique spin on the whodunit and all those guest stars. Plus, she takes the 10 Questions quiz and dissects her first time in Variety. Also, Ramy Youssef on his latest HBO Max comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: In Love,” how his dog is doing, how his family reacted to some of the things he reveals, and his time with Elmo on “Sesame Street” and how he’d be up for defending himself on Fox News — if they ever actually bothered to call for comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Emmy Category Jockeying; Talk Frontrunners; State of FYC; “John Candy: I Like Me” Filmmakers Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds
3w ago00:59:23Tap to summarize“John Candy: I Like Me” filmmakers Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds on the critical thing they needed Dan Aykroyd to do for their doc; also, they answer 10 Qs and recall their first time in Variety. Before that, the roundtable discusses the unusual year in FYC, the latest new category news, the frontrunners in talk and Emily's love of Stagecoach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Emmy Submissions Drop and What It Means For the Awards Race; Early Frontrunners; Richard Gadd (“Half Man”)
4w ago00:56:08Tap to summarizeThe Awards Circuit Podcast is back for Emmy season! The Roundtable looks at the big decline in expected Emmy submissions and what that might mean for the competition. Also, which shows are the early frontrunners? And what bubbling under shows should you be paying attention to? Also, “Half Man” creator and star Richard Gadd talks about his busy last few years, and shares some of his hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Oscars Recap: Winners, Losers, Surprises and More As 'One Battle After Another' Edges Out 'Sinners'
Mar 2100:24:08Tap to summarizeThe 98th Oscars gave us plenty of drama and surprises as the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" came down to the wire. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable takes one last look at this year's winners, losers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Final Oscar Predictions in Every Category: It’s a Two-Film Showdown Between 'Sinners' vs. 'One Battle After Another'
Mar 1300:58:22Tap to summarizeFor a mega roundtable edition of Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast, we look at every single category set to be revealed on Sunday's 98th Academy Awards. In only a few days, we will witness the ultimate showdown in one of the most competitive Oscar landscapes in recent memory: Paul Thomas Anderson’s political action epic “One Battle After Another” versus Ryan Coogler’s record-setting vampire drama “Sinners.” We'll help you (hopefully!) win your Oscar pool with this special edition of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The BAFTA/BBC Disaster; Actor Awards Predictions; Oscar Nominee Tig Notaro (“Come See Me In the Good Light”)
Feb 2801:14:45Tap to summarizeThe Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects what happened at the BAFTA Awards, when the tape-delayed telecast didn’t bleep the N-word despite knowledge that Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson was in the audience. Also, final predictions for SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards; and Oscar nominee Tig Notaro discusses honoring her friend in “Come See Me In the Good Light.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →As Oscar Voting Begins, Ryan Coogler Gives the Case for “Sinners”
Feb 2500:36:06Tap to summarize"Sinners" is a cultural force, earning a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations. Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast talks to "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler about this potentially historic moment — as final-round Oscar voting gets underway on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →BAFTA Awards Predictions; Amy Madigan (“Weapons”); Stellan Skarsgård (“Sentimental Value”)
Feb 2001:16:16Tap to summarizeOscar-nominated "Weapons" star Amy Madigan and “Sentimental Value” star Stellan Skarsgård. Also, the Roundtable discusses this weekend’s BAFTA awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Was the Super Bowl Halftime Show the Second Best Ever?; RIP James Van Der Beek; Oscar Nominees Luncheon; DGA Awards; Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (“Sentimental Value”)
Feb 1301:03:19Tap to summarizeThe Awards Circuit Roundtable debates whether bad Bunny pulled off the second-best Super Bowl halftime show ever. Also, we remember James Van Der Beek, we recap the Oscars Nominees Luncheon and the DGA Awards, and we look ahead at the current state of the Oscar race. And Oscar nominee Inga ibsdotter Lilleaas talks about her supporting actress nod for the film “Sentimental Value.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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