The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott

On this episode of The Parting Shot, the original New York City Housewives have finally returned to our screens! Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, and Kelly Bensimon join the show to discuss their highly anticipated new E! series, The Golden Life.

After a massive fan outcry for the OGs to return, the women are proving that their fifties and sixties are their best years yet. We dive into how the new series—with a not-so-subtle nod to The Golden Girls—follows their genuine, unmanufactured friendships as they live it up in Palm Beach and the Hamptons. Plus, they open up about avoiding the classic reality TV trap, building successful careers outside the Bravo universe, and why viewers simply refused to accept any substitutes.

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If you’ve seen any of Jordan Klepper’s work on The Daily Show, one question begs to be asked: Why do supporters of Donald Trump keep talking to him at MAGA rallies? 

In this episode of the Parting Shot podcast, Jordan Klepper sits down with Newsweek to discuss his latest half-hour special, The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Red Flags. Klepper breaks down the bizarre appeal of the camera, the tribalism and "costume party" atmosphere of modern political events, and how political narratives—like the recent shift to transphobia in Texas politics—are being used to distract voters. Plus, Klepper discusses media bias, the legacy of Jon Stewart, and how The Daily Show continues to shape the way audiences consume the news. 

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How did Young Sheldon, a prequel series to The Big Bang Theory, become the rare example of a successful spinoff? 

That’s exactly what Jessica Radloff’s new book, Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy, uncovers. On this episode of the Parting Shot Podcast, Jessica sits down with H. Alan Scott to reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets of the beloved sitcom. 

“We're not here to ruin anything, we're there to give you an insider's view into what made it work and a greater appreciation, and you're gonna learn a heck of a lot along the way,” Radloff told Newsweek. 

With the blessing of creators Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, Radloff shares how surprised she was by the cast's incredible candor. “I give the cast of Young Sheldon a lot of credit because they are in every sense a family and they will admit they are a family that will disagree. They are a family that has gone through hard times,” she says. “The stories they shared were so heartfelt and so human that it surprised me how willing they were to go there.” 

Ultimately, the show worked because of its universal relatability. “There's elements of everybody's family in this show. And that's what made you fall in love with them because you understood these dynamics. They exist in every single family.” 

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Hulu’s Phony brings White Lotus alums Connie Britton and Sam Nivola together for a suspenseful new thriller that pushes both actors into deeply uncomfortable territory. Nivola stars as Sonny, a young man who wakes up after a tragic accident only to find that his mother, Ellen (Britton), doesn't quite seem to be his mother. 

In this interview with Newsweek, Britton and Nivola break down the bizarre reality of the series and the thrill of actively running in the opposite direction of their past recognizable roles. Nivola opens up about the relief of stepping into the spotlight as a leading man (and navigating his new "internet boyfriend" status), while Britton jokes about her legendary television hair and why it deserves its own Emmy. 

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On this episode of The Parting Shot, Jamie Lee Curtis reveals how a chance encounter with a limo driver sparked the idea for the new NBC comedy Newlyweds. She is joined by real-life spouses and co-stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly to discuss the joys of impulsively tying the knot in your sixties, the reality of navigating blended families, and the vital, communal experience of traditional network television. 

From portraying vibrant, sexual older adults on screen to showing younger generations the value of taking real-life risks, the cast breaks down why Newlyweds provides the exact kind of relatable comfort food audiences need right now. 

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This week on the Parting Shot Podcast, H. Alan Scott is joined by Senior Reporter, Lauren Giella, to talk about the anxiety of navigating the internet right now. We tackle the impossible: avoiding spoilers for You Can See Everything. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's bizarre, boundary-pushing documentary covering the final days before Elizabeth Holmes went to prison just dropped in theaters on October 16, and we debate whether going in blind is even possible in the era of social media.

Then, we pivot to how the 2027 awards season is shaping up. Christopher Nolan's massive historical epic The Odyssey is already tracking for an unbelievable 16 Oscar nominations. With Matt Damon starring as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, we break down whether Nolan is headed for another undisputed Best Picture sweep, or if highly anticipated contenders like Dune: Part Three or Luca Guadagnino's Artificial can sneak in and steal the Academy's attention.

Listen to the full breakdown and let us know in the comments: have you been spoiled yet?

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Do we really need another adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility? After speaking with the cast of director Georgia Oakley’s bold new film, the answer is an undeniable yes. 

By stripping away the polished veneer, pristine makeup, and rigid etiquette of traditional costume dramas, this adaptation uncovers an intimate, raw, and feminist portrait of the Dashwood women surviving on their own terms. 

In this episode of The Parting Shot, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott sat down with the cast—including Daisy Edgar-Jones (Elinor Dashwood), Caitríona Balfe (Mrs. Dashwood), Esmé Creed-Miles (Marianne Dashwood), Frank Dillane (John Willoughby), and Herbert Nordrum (Colonel Brandon). 

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Comedian Anna Roisman joins Newsweek's H. Alan Scott on the Parting Shot podcast to break down a wild mix of pop culture headlines and seasonal comfort:

Kelly Clarkson’s "Big Mistake" Moment: Kelly was recently treated like Vivian Ward in an upscale shop, and we're unpacking the viral snub, the retail audacity, and why everyone loves a real-life Pretty Woman showdown. 

The Return to Stars Hollow: Why Gilmore Girls remains the undisputed autumn comfort binge, how the viewing rituals change as it heads to Prime Video, and whether Stars Hollow still holds up.

Shane Gillis Hosts Saturday Night Live: The fallout from Shane Gillis’ latest return to Studio 8H, the groans and laughs during his opening monologue, and what it says about the current state of late-night comedy.

Tune in for unfiltered hot takes, laughs, and Anna Roisman’s hilarious perspective on all three!

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"Have a seat." For a generation of television viewers, few phrases carried as much weight as that one. On this episode of the Parting Shot podcast, I sit down with screenwriter Ajon Singh to talk about Primetime, the new A24 film starring Robert Pattinson as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. We get into the rise of the iconic Dateline NBC series, what its massive popularity says about us as a society and how Hansen has reacted to the film being made. Ajon also breaks down why Gen Z makes up nearly 70 percent of the film's audience and how modern social media algorithms have morphed Hansen's original premise into something even more chaotic. It is a fascinating look at the complicated legacy of justice as entertainment.

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With the real world feeling more like a 24/7 breaking news nightmare, it is no wonder we are all escaping into the comforting "competence porn" of Netflix's The Diplomat. On this episode of the Parting Shot podcast, I sit down with the cast and creator of the Emmy-winning series to talk about its fourth season. Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell share why the show's fan base spans generations and the appeal of playing characters who are adjacent to real-world chaos without the personal danger. Creator Debora Cahn opens up about the pressure of bringing in The West Wing alumni Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford, while Whitford gets real about why we desperately need shows that exalt public service. Plus, we talk about Keri's ongoing Emmy snubs and why her dream is to win a trophy while fast asleep.

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