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"Awards Circuit" is hosted by Clayton Davis, 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.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 24min
Oscars Recap: Winners, Losers, Surprises and More As 'One Battle After Another' Edges Out 'Sinners'
The 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
Mar 13, 2026 • 58min
Final Oscar Predictions in Every Category: It’s a Two-Film Showdown Between 'Sinners' vs. 'One Battle After Another'
For 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
Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 15min
The BAFTA/BBC Disaster; Actor Awards Predictions; Oscar Nominee Tig Notaro (“Come See Me In the Good Light”)
The 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.”
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Feb 25, 2026 • 36min
As Oscar Voting Begins, Ryan Coogler Gives the Case for “Sinners”
"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
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 16min
BAFTA Awards Predictions; Amy Madigan (“Weapons”); Stellan Skarsgård (“Sentimental Value”)
Oscar-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
Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 3min
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”)
The 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
Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 11min
Grammy Awards Recap; DGA Awards Predictions; Screenwriter Robert Kaplow (“Blue Moon”)
The Awards Circuit Roundtable recaps some of the highlights of this year’s Grammy Awards, starting with Lauryn Hill’s triumphant tribute to Roberta Flack and D’Angelo. Also, we look at this week’s DGA Awards and what’s to come as the Awards Season moves closer to the Oscars. And Oscar nominee Robert Kaplow talks about his screenplay to the film “Blue Moon.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 35min
BAFTA Nominations Analysis; Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”); Autumn Durald Arkapaw (“Sinners”)
"The Secret Agent" star Wagner Moura and “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on their Oscar nominations. Also, the Roundtable discusses the BAFTA nominations and the new Television Academy category, Outstanding Variety Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2026 • 40min
‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked For Good’ Gets Snubbed: Mega Roundtable on Oscar Nominations Leaders and Surprises
Oscar nominations are in, and “Sinners” landed a record 16 nominations — surprising some, but not Variety’s Clayton Davis, who called it. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable team looks at this year’s nominations, and some of the real surprises and snubs (and explains why “Wicked For Good” got a goose egg). “One Battle After Another” may still be a frontrunner, but we have ourselves a real Oscar race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2026 • 41min
Recapping the Golden Globes Winners and Losers, and Handicapping Next Week’s Oscar Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition
Oscar voting is about to come to an end, and the question about which films and performances will dominate this year’s Academy Award nominations is still up in the air. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable team gathered to dissect the state of the race, how the Golden Globes results affected voting, and whether any snubs or surprises are lurking in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
