Although they play over-the-top Hollywood wannabes thirsty for a taste of success and attention, “The Other Two” stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver admit it sometimes cuts a little too close to home. On this episode, we talk to the two stars of the Max comedy, now in its third season, about the show, fame, acting, Hollywood and so much more. 

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We talk to two stars of Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy “Shrinking,” starting with Jessica Williams, and then later with Christa Miller. Williams talks about getting to do both comedy and drama in 'Shrinking,' and how she worked to transform the stereotype of a Black female therapist and was encouraged to improvise and incorporate her own takes with her character's dialogue. Miller shares how much they’ve incorporated some of her own personality into the character of Liz – like her unique rock cleaning obsession. 

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"The Crown" star Elizabeth Debicki talks about playing a tragic real-life figure like Princess Diana, including the research that went into the role, and how she captured the voice of the former Princess of Wales. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we look at the race as Emmy phase 1 voting begins. What shows benefitted from the FYC campaigns? And so much more. 

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“Black Bird” star Paul Walter Hauser discusses the challenges of starring as a serial killer in the Apple TV+ limited series, plus getting sober and why he thought he peaked with “Richard Jewell.” But first, on a live edition of the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we explain what makes this year a unique season for Emmy campaigns. 

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“Daisy Jones & the Six” star Riley Keough says she had no professional singing experience coming into the show. But that seems unbelievable given the music that she and her co-stars ultimately made. On this episode, Keough talks about the journey to making the Amazon Prime Video limited series and its lasting impact on her. But first, on the Roundtable, we get a Cannes recap, plus we talk "Succession" finale and a whole lot more. 

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Spoiler alert! “Yellowjackets” star Christina Ricci talks about the shocking Season 2 finale (and the unexpected death), plus where the show might go in Season 3. We also talk about her other series, “Wednesday,” and whether she’ll return for Season 2. 

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Master of parody “Weird Al” Yankovic talks about his unbelievable career, leading up to the recent Roku Channel film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” in which Daniel Radcliffe plays Al in a not-so-truthful retelling of his origins story. But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we talk about the crazy end of May TV pileup this weekend, which includes the series finales of “Succession” and “Barry.” 

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Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses his recent Netflix standup special “The King’s Jester,” including what’s on or off limits when it comes to his family. We also discuss Netflix’s decision to pull an episode of his series ‘Patriot Act’ in Saudi Arabia, his current attitude toward social media, parenthood and whether he would take ‘The Daily Show’ job if asked. We even talk about the current status of the United States in the new world order. It’s a big episode!  

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“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Alex Borstein discusses the final season of that landmark Amazon Prime Video comedy, as well as her latest comedy special and her on-going part of the "Family Guy" universe. But first, on the Roundtable, we check in on all the awards show postponements and cancellations, including the Daytime Emmys and Peabody Awards, and get the skinny straight from Cannes. 

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“Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey discusses the twists and turns that came with Season 2 of the hit Showtime drama, as well as her turn as a complicated bad ass on HBO’s breakout “The Last of Us.” But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we check in on how the writers strike is impacting the Emmy FYC season, as well as the flurry of last minute category changes as the Emmy submissions deadline came to pass this week. 

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