The Emmys will go on…but virtually. What’s the work involved in putting on television’s biggest night – and how much more work will this be for celebrities? Then, after tons of accusations that The Ellen Show is a toxic workplace, how do Ellen and her show go on - and should it?  

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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E. Alex Jung has written some of the best celebrity profiles online and conducts the most insightful celebrity interviews. We discuss how his work process makes him so successful. And then… the ins and outs of working with our friends, plus some high-level Netflix conspiracy theories.

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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As promised, YOUR work is in the spotlight this week as we discuss work questions submitted by listeners about storytelling, white privilege, and the right way to leave a job. 

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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Ahead of the premiere of Hamilton on Disney+, we discuss the Hamilton model of success – and why this musical masterpiece is so much more than the turntable and the stage. Hamilton was a true trailblazer even before it opened on Broadway.

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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In the next part of our ongoing discussions about how anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism affects pop culture, we talk about how Hollywood prioritises certain creatives over others – and this happens at the beginning of the storytelling process. 

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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Amid the global conversations about anti-Black racism, performers from 'Glee', 'Insecure', and many more have highlighted policies and procedures that perpetuate inequality on Hollywood sets. This week, we're talking about the logistics of set life, why it was easy for anti-Black behaviors to go unchecked, and the common denominator all those changes will need. 

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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Kathleen Newman-Bremang joins us on this episode to talk about her work experience as a Black woman in white workspaces as the rest of us work to be better allies both in our professional and personal lives. 

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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Now that The Last Dance is over what, really, did we learn about leadership, team work, good work, and bad work from Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls teammates? And is it bad work or good work that Some Good News has been sold?

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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Michelle Obama’s 'Becoming' documentary delivered, as expected. But… some people didn’t get it. Which means they don’t actually get her work, even though she keeps showing us over and over again. Adele made headlines last week even though we’ve been waiting forever for her new work. How will she address the recent news stories about her when – if – she gets back to work? And finally, Alison Roman and Chrissy Teigen did NOT show their work this week. We break down the recipe of this food fight. 

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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This week, a missed film release date means a juicier interview with Tracee Ellis Ross -- she finally answers the question 'why are you so damn cool?' -- it has to do with genetics, her famous family, and big breaks that came late. On the flip side, Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan got her HUGE break in her very first job -- how she's handling both the show and the fame like she's been doing this for decades.  

Each week Duana and Lainey deep dive into work behind the gossip, the shows, the scripts, and the screenplays. From casting decisions to image management to the process of putting an idea onto the stage or the big screen, Show Your Work is a film or theatre geek's essential weekly listen. Tune in weekly and let us know your thoughts at @laineygossip and @duanaelise on Twitter.

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