Emmy-nominated “Ted Lasso” star Brett Goldstein talks about his breakout role on the hit Apple TV Plus series, which just landed 20 Emmy nominations (the most ever for a freshman comedy) and now returns for a second season. Also, the Variety Awards Circuit podcast discusses the Emmy comedy acting categories. 

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Emmy nominee Nicole Byer on her hosting gigs (“Nailed It,” “Wipeout”), her multi-generational appeal and returning to the standup stage after a break during the pandemic. Also: Michael Schneider, Danielle Turchiano, Jazz Tangcay and Clayton Davis break down the Emmy nomination surprises, snubs, shockers and more. 

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It’s a "New Girl" reunion! Creator and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether and cast members Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone gather to discuss favorite moments from the series, things the censors wouldn't let you see, True American rules, and yes, whether a reunion episode or movie will ever happen. Later, we speak with “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker about the series and what got him excited again about acting. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we wrap up Emmys 2021 phase one as nominations voting has ended. 

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“The Good Lord Bird” stars Ethan Hawke (also an executive producer) and Joshua Caleb Johnson about their Showtime limited series, showcasing the story of abolitionist John Brown and the unique relationship between their characters. Later on, we chat with Phil Rosenthal about his Netflix food travel series “Somebody Feed Phil” and how much it meant to viewers during the recent COVID-19 lockdown.

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Jurnee Smollett, the star of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” on immersing herself into the history of Jim Crow-era america, and how “Lovecraft Country” uses horror as a lens to depict the real-life horror of that time for Black Americans. Later on, we speak with “In & Of Itself” star Derek DelGaudio about turning his awe-inspiring and mysterious stage show into a TV special, directed by Frank Oz. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we get into the Emmy comedy race. 

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“Girls5eva” stars Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell about their new peacock comedy, including the show’s catchy tunes, its choreography, and how it was a challenge to shoot during the pandemic but a joy to watch. Later on, we chat with Chelsea Handler about her HBO Max standup special “Evolution.” 

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All-Marvel episode! “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” star Anthony Mackie discusses the Marvel universe and his journey to becoming the new Captain America. Also, “WandaVision” head writer Jac Schaeffer and star Paul Bettany talk about pulling off an homage to classic TV sitcoms in one of the most ambitious shows to come along in years. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we discuss the surprisingly sparse Emmy drama race. 

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Billy Porter discusses the emotional finale to FX's “Pose,” and what the show has meant to him, its viewers and to the communities in which it provided a voice. We also chat with “Breeders” stars Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard about how their show may be the most realistic portrayal of parenthood on TV ever. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we discuss the increasingly unpredictable limited and anthology series race. 

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“Mythic Quest” star and executive producer Rob McElhenney discusses Season 2 of the Apple TV Plus comedy and some of the unique choices and experiments it makes with its storytelling. Later on, we chat with TV icon Katey Sagal about her recurring role on “The Conners,” as well as her recent but, alas, short-lived ABC drama “Rebel.” 

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“The Handmaid’s Tale’ star and executive producer Elisabeth Moss discusses some of the big developments on this season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and what it was like to direct those pivotal episodes. Later on, we chat with “Allen v. Farrow” filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering about the unexpected focus on that series. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we discuss the rise of genre programming at the Emmys. 

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