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Feb 28

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 ... Show More

1h 14m

Feb 25

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 choice ... Show More

36m 6s

Feb 20

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

1h 16m

Mar 2024

Carrie Preston (Extended)

Emmy Award-winning actor Carrie Preston tells Stephen how the character Elsbeth has evolved from her debut on “The Good Wife” to her starring role in the new CBS series bearing her name. Listen to this extended cut of her interview where Stephen asks about her role in "The Holdov ... Show More

10m 31s

Jan 2024

What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen.

Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awards by shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Beef,’ and ‘Succession’ says about the state of the TV industry (1:00). Then they break down the first episode of ‘Monsieur Spade’ (30:12) before bein ... Show More

1h 19m

Aug 2021

Here come the Emmys

Chances are, you already know the names of Emmy favorites like “Ted Lasso” and “The Crown,” which are expected to rack up the statuettes when the TV academy hands out its annual awards next month. But you may not have had time to catch up on all of this year’s Emmy nominees just ... Show More

20 m

Mar 2024

Have the Oscars Gotten Their Groove Back? Plus, ‘The Regime.’

Chris and Andy talk about Sunday night's Oscars ceremony and how it seemed to cement the next generation of stars (1:00), as well as other standout moments from the broadcast, like the "I'm Just Ken" performance (30:57). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘The Regime ... Show More

1h 10m

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

Jan 2024

The Emmy Awards Recap and More | Jam Session

The ladies return this week with an award show season recap, ending with this week's Emmys! The two discuss the Critics Choice Awards a little and debunk a few of the rumors and the drama that unfolded between certain celebrities there (4:55). And then they're on to the Emmys (9: ... Show More

41m 34s

Apr 2023

‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how Jesse Armstrong is increasingly writing this show like a stage play (1:00) and whether or not they were missing Brian Cox in this episode (37:39). Then they talk about the first two episodes of the fin ... Show More

1h 7m

Oct 2017

Reviewing the First Three Episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 and Wrapping Up ‘The Deuce’ With Megan Abbott (Ep. 199)

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan review the first three episodes of ‘Stranger Things' Season 2 and consider whether it is living up to the hype and how it holds up under the microscope (4:00). Later they discuss ‘The Deuce’ and its finale (27:00) before chatting with Me ... Show More

1 h

May 2023

Sydney Sweeney - 'Reality'

One of the biggest breakout stars of recent years reflects on the sacrifices that her family made to enable her to pursue acting, the challenges and rewards of her Emmy-nominated work on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The White Lotus’ and why she is so proud of her new film, the first on ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2019

Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trilogy, Apple’s learning curve and Netflix faces headwinds as the Streaming Wars approach

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The first casualty of the new broadcast season Countdown to Apple TV+ Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood ... Show More

1h 18m

Elizabeth Olsen (“Love & Death”) and Kie...