Matt is joined by Ben Winston, executive producer of the 2023 Grammy Awards, to talk about why the Grammys are the most difficult awards show to produce, the messy transition from cable to streaming for live events, the end of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' and if it’s possible for a nightly late-night talk show to succeed on streaming.
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Aug 3
Why Spider-Man Broke Records, and Why Peacock Partnered With YouTube
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to catch up with the biggest news around town, including a record-breaking opening weekend for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' WarnerMount trial-date jockeying, and YouTube’s new deal with Peacock (02:24). Matt finishes the show with a predic ... Show More
37m 41s
Feb 2024
Trevor Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Grammys
<p>Trevor, Ben Winston, and friends discuss the Grammys. From how they handled Meryl Streep and Taylor Swift’s late arrivals on live television, to Jay-Z’s speech, to a golf cart traveling the wrong way on the 110 freeway in the pouring rain to get an A-list artist to the stage o ... Show More
40m 42s
Apr 2022
Exclusive: Grammy Producers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Address Criticism and More
Grammy executive producers Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor explain how BTS' performance almost didn't happen and other backstage tales, take on various critiques of the show, and explain how the Grammys are going to keep on changing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More
38m 49s
Feb 2025
No One Told Trevor He Was Hosting the Grammys
<p>Trevor, Grammy Executive Producer Ben Winston, and Trevor’s good friend Sizwe Dhlomo take us deep behind the scenes of music’s biggest night. The trio discusses the decision to hold the event against the backdrop of the L.A. fires, how a series of unrelated missed calls made B ... Show More
2h 8m
Mar 2023
“Oscars And Other Things All At Once” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Podcast Episode About A Night! Matt & Bowen join together to discuss the historic Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep, the Jamie Lee Curtis of it all, the Angela Bassett of it all, the concept of a “career Oscar”, Harley Quinn’s obvious manifestation ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2021
"If You Like It Then You Shoulda Put An Album of the Year Grammy On It" (with Cheyenne Jackson)
<p>Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the Oscar noms and snubs, the Vatican's unsurprising take on gay marriage, JD Vance's run for office, and the painful conclusion to <em>The Bachelor</em>. Plus, Cheyenne Jackson joins to discuss multi-camera acting on ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2023
Ebony and Irony: The Artist Of Our Lives
This week, Bunny and Monét catch up on the Grammy's. There is a lot to talk about, from the hip hop tribute featuring Missy Elliot, Harry Styles' speech for Album of the Year, Beyonce making Grammy history and if social media stopped JLo from performing a Whitney tribute. Also, w ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2022
"EXPOSED" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
SO. Matt and Bowen blacked out at the Critics Choice Awards and discuss what they remember, which leads into a discussion on how critics shape culture and what gets seen and heard by the masses. Also, how the CCAs are becoming the new Golden Globes, Jane Campion going good viral ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2017
Ep. 121: The Grammy Awards, 'Legion,' and 'Girls'
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the cultural importance of the Grammy Awards (1:00), Beyoncé’s performance (8:30), and Adele’s victory (10:33). Then they discuss ‘Legion’ and Andy’s experience working on the show (16:55) as well as the return of ‘Girls’ (33:08) ... Show More
42m 4s
Jun 2025
The 2025 Tony Awards, Blake Vs. Justin, the Beckhams, and More | Jam Session
This week, Amanda is joined by friend and Ringer colleague Chris Ryan to discuss the latest celebrity news. They dive into a recap of the 77th Tony Awards (1:58), Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively being thrown out (18:34), Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood’s post–‘Whi ... Show More
57m 5s
Sep 2022
The 2022 Emmys: Best and Worst Moments, the Biggest Winners, and more
Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin on Twitter Space to break down the 2022 Emmy Awards, from the night’s biggest winners (The White Lotus, Succession, Lizzo, Sheryl Lee Ralph) and host Kenan Thompson to our p ... Show More
42m 30s