Hail Satire! with Vic Shuttee

Conversation #90, recorded on January 9th 2014. Betty Buckley is a Tony-Award winning actress, best known for her performances on stage and screen. In the theatre, Betty has appeared in the shows 1776, PROMISES PROMISES, PIPPEN, SUNSET BOULEVARD, GREY GARDENS and CATS, for which she won the Tony. In film, she's appeared in CARRIE, WYATT EARP, ANOTHER WOMAN, THE HAPPENING and SPLIT. On TV, Betty's made guest spots on OZ, THE LEFTOVERS, CAGNEY AND LACEY, LA LAW and was a regular on EIGHT IS ENOUGH. Betty appeared here to promote her one-woman show. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #89, recorded on January 9th 2014. Garrett Hedlund is an actor, best known for his roles in FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, TRON: LEGACY, ON THE ROAD, COUNTRY STRONG, UNBROKEN, PAN, and BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK. Hedlund appeared here to promote his role in the Coen brothers film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #88, recorded on December 23rd 2013. Adam Scott is an actor and comedian. For six season, he starred on the beloved NBC series PARKS AND RECREATION. On TV, he's also starred in the cult classic PARTY DOWN and co-created the Adult Swim show GREATEST EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF TELEVISION. A few of his film roles include STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, STEP BROTHERS, OUR IDIOT BROTHER, ACOD, KNOCKED UP, THE AVIATOR, and HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2. Scott appeared here to promote the Ben Stiller film SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee

Conversation #87, recorded on December 18th 2013. Oscar Isaac is an actor, singer and musician. He's appeared on TV in HBO's SHOW ME A HERO, and in films EX MACHINA, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, BOURNE LEGACY and, of course, in the STAR WARS series as X-Wing Pilot Poe Dameron. Isaac appeared here to promote his breakthrough role in the Coen brother film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #86, recorded on December 8th 2013. Jason Ronje is an improviser, actor and comedian. He's a member of the improv group GLAUNDOR, which won first place at the 2013 College Improv Tournament. He's worked with ComedySportz in both Houston and Chicago. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #85, recorded on December 3rd 2013. Steve Coogan is an Oscar-Nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer. He's been performing as the character Alan Partridge in a variety of film and TV series for over twenty years. He's appeared in TROPIC THUNDER, IN THE LOOP, THE OTHER GUYS, HAMLET 2, and THE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM series. Coogan appeared here to discuss his widely acclaimed script and performance in the Best Picture nominee PHILOMENA. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #84, recorded on November 27, 2013. Emily Watson and Ben Schnetzer are actors who appeared together in the film THE BOOK THIEF. A two-time Oscar nominee, Watson's credits include BREAKING THE WAVES, HILARY AND JACKIE, WAR HORSE, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE, GOSFORD PARK, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PETER SELLERS and SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK. Schnetzer has appeared in HAPPY TOWN, WARCRAFT, SNOWDEN and GOAT. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #83, recorded on November 26, 2013. Josh Gad is a Grammy-winning, Tony nominated actor, singer and comedian. He rose to prominence as a correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, and elevated to stardom in the role of Elder Cunningham in Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez's musical phenomenon THE BOOK OF MORMON. Gad's also appeared in films JOBS, PIXELS, THE WEDDING RINGER, ANGRY BIRDS and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and starred in the television series THE COMEDIANS alongside Billy Crystal. Gad's set to appear in Larry Charles upcoming biopic on Sam Kinison. Gad appeared here to promote the Dinsey film which needed no promotion, the smash-hit FROZEN. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on September 21st, 2014, weeks before the 40th Season Premiere of NBC's landmark sketch series Saturday Night Live. Vic Shuttee, along with guest panelists Chad Minchew, Steph DeWaegeneer and Max Holkan, draft four rosters of eight cast members in order to create the perfect SNL resident company. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Special Presentation. Hail Satire! Presents: The 346 New Play Festival, showcasing original works by Houston-area playwrights. Originally produced by Paige Zubel for BETA Theater on August 21st and 22nd 2014, this playfest was curated and abridged for performance on Hail Satire! on August 24th 2014. 10-Minutes Plays include: FILLING HOLES by Joshua Hundl, featuring performances by Connor Woods and Ariella Hauser. THE GOLDEN BOY by Troy Loftin, featuring performances by Wesley Whitson, Natasha Wright and Zach Leonard. A LAUGHING MATTER by Elizabeth A. M. Keel, featuring performances by Natasha Wright and Zach Leonard. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.