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‘Hacks’ Finale; ‘Pluribus’ vs. ‘The Pitt’; State of the Reality Competition Race; Michelle Pfeiffer on How She Wound Up Everywhere This Year
29/05/2026 | 56 mins.
Michelle Pfeiffer went from avoiding TV to being everywhere this Emmy season, as the star of Paramount+’s “The Madison” and Apple TV’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” She talks about her busy year, working with her husband David E. Kelley, and her first time in Variety. She also takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first, the Roundtable looks at the latest on the Emmy race and answers your burning questions. Call the Emmy Emergency Line at 323-617-9110 to ask your Q!
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‘Survivor’ 50 Finale Roundup; Saying Goodbye to ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”; Zach Braff on the Hit Return of ‘Scrubs’
22/05/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
‘Scrubs’ star Zach Braff on how the return of the beloved sitcom resonated with fans. Also, Braff also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recount the ‘Survivor’ 50 finale (including Jeff Probst’s big live TV flub) and we lament the end of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.’
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Recapping the TV Upfronts’ Winners and Losers; Glen Powell Teases Season 2 of “Chad Powers” and Explains His Busy Schedule
15/05/2026 | 52 mins.
“Chad Powers” star and co-creator Glen Powell on his busy schedule, why the Hulu show means so much to him and how things will get more complicated — and perhaps darker — in Season 2. Powell also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recap the TV upfronts in New York — including the biggest trends, winners and losers.
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Ramy Youssef on Elmogate and His Latest Standup Special; Carrie Preston on “Elsbeth” and All Those Bags
08/05/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
“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.
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Emmy Category Jockeying; Talk Frontrunners; State of FYC; “John Candy: I Like Me” Filmmakers Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds
01/05/2026 | 59 mins.
“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.
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"Awards Circuit," hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta 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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