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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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Jun 10, 2025 • 45min
Ramy Youssef (“Mountainhead”/ “#1 Happy Family USA”); Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”)
Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated
Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of
Netflix’s “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong’s
HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple
TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 12min
"The Bear' or 'Shrinking'? Contenders for the Best Comedy Series Emmy | Awards Circuit
In
the latest Variety Awards Circuit video presented by Paramount+, Variety
Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily
Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for Best Comedy Series.
Variety
Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+
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Jun 5, 2025 • 59min
Jonathan Joss and the ‘King of the Hill’ Panel: What Happened; Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”)
Inside the ‘King of the Hill’ panel
that Jonathan Joss crashed — two days before his killing. Also, “The White
Lotus” stars Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb on how six months
in Thailand created their permanent bond.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 13min
'The White Lotus' or 'Squid Game'? Contenders for the Best Drama Series Emmy | Awards Circuit
In
the latest Variety Awards Circuit video presented by Paramount+, Variety
Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily
Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for Best Drama Series.
Variety
Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+
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Jun 3, 2025 • 44min
Bridget Everett (“Somebody Somewhere”); Paul Giamatti (“Black Mirror”)
“Somebody Somewhere” star Bridget Everett on
what she might do next, how the folks in her hometown reacted to being put in
the spotlight, and how her show really resonated with audiences as something
truly special. Also on this episode, we talk to Paul Giamatti about his
standout episode of this season’s “Black Mirror.”
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May 29, 2025 • 56min
‘Harry Potter’ Gets a New Young Cast; The State of FYC Season; Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter (“Hacks”)
As “Hacks” completes its Season 4 and preps for
a newly renewed Season 5, Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter talk about the show,
the unique relationship between their characters and more. Also on this
episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at the new “Harry Potter” series
castings, the latest from the FYC events around town and the comedy series
Emmys race.
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May 23, 2025 • 52min
Ten Changes the TV Academy Should Make With Emmy Categories; Ike Barinholtz (“The Studio”/ “Running Point”)
Ike Barinholtz talks about his turn as Sal
Saperstein on Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” as well as loosely turning the story of Jeanie Buss and the Lakers into Netflix’s “Running Point.” On the Roundtable, we look at ten changes that the TV Academy should consider making with its Emmy categories.
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May 16, 2025 • 47min
Max is HBO Max Again; Other Upfront Headlines, Including YouTube’s Lady Gaga Showcase; Eddie Redmayne (“The Day of the Jackal”)
“The Day of the Jackal” star Eddie Redmayne
on what drew him to that Peacock series. Also, the Roundtable is coming from
New York, as Mike and Clayton recount the week’s worth of TV upfront
presentations – including Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reinstate the
“HBO Max” name to Max, and also what was Lady Gaga doing at the YouTube upfront
event?
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May 9, 2025 • 48min
Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs, Emmy Talk Show Conundrum and ‘The Daily Show’s’ Ronny Chieng on Becoming a U.S. Citizen Now
“The Daily Show” exec producer/star Ronny Chieng on what it’s like on
the set in this current administration. Also, how he’s working on a live
follow-up to his “Love to Hate It” special, plus what it means to become a
citizen in 2025. Meanwhile, the Roundtable dissects Trump's new Hollywood
tariffs plan, and looks at the confusing Emmy variety talk and sketch
categories.
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May 2, 2025 • 57min
Questlove (“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music”)
The Roots member Questlove, who has become
a prolific documentarian in his spare time, talks about co-directing “Ladies
& Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” among his other projects. Also: The
Roundtable discusses Oscar rules changes, and the Emmy category for outstanding
drama actress.
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