The only person who has ever won Oscars for both acting and writing reflects on how her pursuit of sketch comedy gave way to dramatic acting, the roots of her deep feminism and why, at 63, she took on one of the most intimidating parts of her career.
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May 2021
Buffy’s Charisma Carpenter: Bravery & Survival
Charisma Carpenter (Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins us this week and shares a jaw dropping story of bravery and survival in an unthinkable situation. She later opens up on her journey throughout her career, how acting wasn’t always her first choice, but how falling into it ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2020
The Nancy Meyers Hall of Fame
This week is the 40th anniversary of ‘Private Benjamin,’ Meyers’s first screenplay. Meyers would go on to write and direct a number of modern comedy classics, including ‘What Women Want,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ ‘It’s Complicated,’ and, yes, ‘The Holiday.’ Sean and Amanda dive ... Show More
1h 55m
Feb 2020
The Oscars Series, Day 1: Barbra Streisand
<p>This week, in honor of the upcoming Academy awards, <em>Here's the Thing</em> brings you a collection of conversations with Oscar-winners -- including one new interview coming Friday with the creative team of 2020 Best Documentary-nominee <em>For Sama</em>. We begin, however, ... Show More
52m 10s
Jun 2020
Miley Cyrus (“Black Mirror”), Logan Lerman (“Hunters”)
In an exclusive "Big Ticket" interview, Miley Cyrus opens up about her return to acting, getting sober and her love of Britney Spears. Plus, Logan Lerman talks working with Al Pacino and remembers the late Heath Ledger. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas ... Show More
47m 29s
Dec 2020
Getting Deeper with Adult-Film Actress Gina Valentina
Our friend Victoria, an extremely successful adult-film actress that goes by the name of Gina Valentina, went into depth about the industry that’s been a big part of her life for the past 5 years. We learned about her upbringing, why she got started, and how she became a successf ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2020
2020 Golden Globes: Winners and Losers | The Oscars Show
Sean and Amanda recap a night in which '1917' won big, taking home both Best Motion Picture—Drama and Best Director. What does this mean, if anything, for the coming Oscar races and masters like Quentin Tarantino ('Once Upon a Time .... in Hollywood') and Martin Scorsese ('The Ir ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2021
Adele Dazeem and the Oscars Moments We'll Never Get Over
This year’s strange (and mostly virtual) award season wraps up with the Oscars on April 25, and on this week's episode of Not Over It, we're giving you a taste of what's in store. Plus, our predictions for who will be thanking the Academy (via Zoom or otherwise), the movies you n ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2020
Anjelica Huston on Modeling, Movie-Making, and a Life in the Spotlight
<p>Anjelica Huston has lived many lives, all with grace and charisma. As the daughter of John Huston (director of <em>The African Queen</em>, <em>The Maltese Falcon</em>, and more) she was movie royalty from birth. But she grew up in rural Ireland and went to high school in Swing ... Show More
48m 25s