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2D AGO

Ramy Youssef on Elmogate and His Latest Standup Special; Carrie Preston on “Elsbeth” and All Those Bags

“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston on her hit CBS series, its unique spin on the whodunit and all those guest stars. Plus, she takes the 10 Questions quiz and dissects her first time in Variety. Also, Ramy Youssef on his latest HBO Max comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: In Love,” how his dog is doing, how his family reacted to some of the things he reveals, and his time with Elmo on “Sesame Street” and how he’d be up for defending himself on Fox News — if they ever actually bothered to call for comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2d ago

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1h 5m
MAY 1

Emmy Category Jockeying; Talk Frontrunners; State of FYC; “John Candy: I Like Me” Filmmakers Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds

“John Candy: I Like Me” filmmakers Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds on the critical thing they needed Dan Aykroyd to do for their doc; also, they answer 10 Qs and recall their first time in Variety. Before that, the roundtable discusses the unusual year in FYC, the latest new category news, the frontrunners in talk and Emily's love of Stagecoach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1

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59 min
MAR 27

Lola Tung: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie, Hudson Williams, and Horror Films

On this episode of Variety's "Up Next" podcast, Lola Tung sits down to chat about 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie, her thoughts on Team Jeremiah vs Conrad, and her new horror projects.

Mar 27

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37 min
APR 24

Emmy Submissions Drop and What It Means For the Awards Race; Early Frontrunners; Richard Gadd (“Half Man”)

The Awards Circuit Podcast is back for Emmy season! The Roundtable looks at the big decline in expected Emmy submissions and what that might mean for the competition. Also, which shows are the early frontrunners? And what bubbling under shows should you be paying attention to? Also, “Half Man” creator and star Richard Gadd talks about his busy last few years, and shares some of his hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24

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56 min
5D AGO

How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are Saving Moviegoing; 10 Questions With Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds

On today’s episode, we hear from top movie marketers who discuss the uptick in Gen Z and Gen Alpha moviegoing that is helping to drive the spring’s strong box office. And Variety’s Michael Schneider brings us a bonkers "10 Questions With" Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds, who collaborated on the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18 min
4D AGO

Cover Story: How Javier Bardem Tackles Cannes – and Hollywood -- on His Own Terms

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario details his sit-down in Madrid with Javier Bardem, the incredibly busy Spaniard actor who brings the family drama “The Beloved” to the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bardem opens up to D’Addario about the arc of his career, his advocacy for Palestinians and the depth of his love for his wife, Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz, and the family life they share far outside Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4d ago

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13 min
6D AGO

Box Office: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Steps Lively and Repeats for Disney

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down the eye-popping opening weekend for 20th Century’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and a strong week 2 hold for last week’s surprise hit, “Michael.” The triumphant return of Miranda Priestly and Co. adds momentum and diversity to what has been a surprisingly strong spring at the multiplexes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14 min
3D AGO

Kate del Castillo Brings 'La Reina del Sur' Back to Telemundo for Season 4: 'Teresa Mendoza Will be Touching Hell,' She Promises

On today’s episode, global star Kate del Castillo details the return of “La Reina del Sur” for a fourth season on Telemundo next year. Her widow-turned-crime boss character Teresa Mendoza will “be touching hell,” del Castillo promises. She also touches on the state of the content marketplace and how the Trump administration’s brutal crackdown on undocumented immigrants has changed life for Latinos in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3d ago

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17 min
MAY 2

Thomas Doherty: Being Scottish, Shailene Woodley, & Punching Stephen in 'Tell Me Lies'

On this episode of Variety's "Up Next" podcast, Thomas Doherty sits down to chat about life growing up in Scotland, what he thinks about the Gossip Girl reboot now, and being starstruck by Shailene Woodley.

May 2

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33 min
2019-01-18

Curt Menefee, "Fox NFL Sunday"

The host of Fox Broadcasting's long-running pro-football pregame show talks about his weekly preparation process, Colin Kaepernick, NFL TV ratings, and the upcoming NFC and AFC championship games. Later, Variety TV critics Daniel D'Addario and Caroline Framke discuss Showtime's "Black Monday" and Comedy Central's "The Other Two." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-01-18

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33 min

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