The Variety Podcasting

Brunch at SXSW featured Sean Evans, host of “Hot Ones”; Rhett McLaughlin and

Link Neal, the hosts of “Good Mythical Morning“; and Marques Brownlee, host of

“Waveform Podcast” in a panel discussion about how they are trailblazing

storytelling and fan engagement across popular talk shows and podcasts. Sponsored by YouTube.

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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable looks

at all the surprises, streaks and snubs from the 97th Oscars —

including that major “Anora” sweep and Conan O’Brien’s successful hosting turn.

Let’s look back one more time at what the Academy got right and how it was so

tough to predict this year’s outcomes.

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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable gives

its final predictions for the 2025 Oscars. Is it “Anora” or “Conclave” in a

battle for best picture, or will there be more surprises? Listen and then fill

out your office pool ballot!

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“A Complete Unknown” director James Mangold

reflects on his creative process, the deep collaboration with Timothée Chalamet

and co-star Monica Barbaro, his early struggles within his Hollywood career,

and why he had no interest in commissioning an original Bob Dylan song for the

film

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“I’m Still Here” star Fernanda Torres talks

about her Oscar nomination, Golden Globe win and being the pride of Brazil.

Also, “The Substance” director Coralie Fargeat on her unique film. But first,

the Roundtable looks at last weekend’s awards shows — and how “Anora” has

become the Oscar frontrunner.

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“The Substance” star Demi Moore on

finally getting her first Oscar nomination, while “Emilia Pérez” star Zoe

Saldaña addresses the controversy currently surrounding her film and its star.

Meanwhile, the Roundtable discusses what has happened with “Emilia Pérez” and

the actions of star Karla Sofia Gascón.

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Oscar nominee Mikey Madison discusses her

film “Anora,” while Oscar nominated composer Kris Bowers talks about “The Wild

Robot.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the wide-open best picture and director

race – with the DGA and PGA awards ahead.

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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable discusses

the 2025 Oscars nominations: The snubs, the surprises, the odds and much more. “Emilia

Perez” was the most-nominated film this year, with 13 noms, followed by “The

Brutalist” and “Wicked,” with 10 each. Who’s the front runner? Are more

surprises to come?

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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable discusses

the week in Los Angeles as fires hit Pacific Palisades and Altadena, among

other areas, We look at how this has impacted the city and the workers who make

up the entertainment industry. And we look at what this means for awards

season.

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Golden Globes winner Sebastian Stan (“A Different Man,” “The

Apprentice”) talks about his two awards-contending films. Also in this episode,

the Awards Circuit Roundtable recounts the wins and surprises at this year’s

Golden Globes awards.

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