“American Fiction” writer and director Cord Jefferson discusses how the film — his first — came together so quickly. Also, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, and we discuss what it means for Awards Season moving forward. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Barbie" writer/director Greta Gerwig breaks down countless moments from the film, as well as what a “Barbie” sequel could look like and where she is in her upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” for Netflix. But first, we remember the life and career of the late Matthew Perry on a special edition of the Roundtable. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Past Lives” writer and director Celine Song shares her experience with making her love story; later, “Past Lives” star Greta Lee also discusses what is arguably one of the best performances on film in 2023. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva Longoria, the director behind the recent feature “Flamin’ Hot,” discusses the film, the difficulty of being taken seriously as a director, and whether she’d ever want to revisit “Desperate Housewives.” But first, on the Roundtable, we discuss the latest on the SAG-AFTRA strike, the stalemate with the AMPTP, and what that might mean for production in the coming months and, of course, winter awards season.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast is back for fall! Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley and Jazz Tangcay discuss the state of the Hollywood strikes (including the big gains for the WGA), plus “Barbenheimer” and some of the early Oscar frontrunners. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast’s Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Emily Longeretta and Jazz Tangcay give their picks on who will win the Emmys, who should win the Emmys… and whether the Emmys will actually take place on January 15 as currently scheduled! A final look at this year’s Emmy race before it takes a hiatus. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi, the outgoing host of Bravo's “Top Chef” and exec producer/host of Hulu's “Taste the Nation,” talks about her nominations, why she’s leaving 'Top Chef' and more. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, Cody Heller, the showrunner behind the Emmy-nominated breakout Amazon Freevee hit "Jury Duty," shares more stories behind the production and brainstorms what might come next. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy nominee Kathryn Hahn talks about excelling at playing women without boundaries, and the origins story behind her Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things.” Later, we catch up with producer and 12-time Emmy winner Ben Winston, who’s still adjusting to life after producing 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' while also enjoying his latest Emmy nominations, including for the Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.” 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated "Succession" director/exec producer Mark Mylod talks about the end of the hit HBO series, the episode “Connor’s Wedding,” his idea for a spin-off, and also the impact of his recent film "The Menu." But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, Paris Barclay, the Emmy-nominated director and executive producer of "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" sits down with us to talk about the Emmys, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the DGA, "Dahmer," his career (including those LL Cool J videos) and more. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Welcome to Chippendales” star Kumail Nanjiani, Emmy-nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series, talks about the Hulu series, which tells the story of Chippendale’s founder Somen "Steve" Banerjee, and more. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we talk about artisans events, Taylor Swift and the Emmys comedy race. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices