“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” host discusses doing a topical late night show when the news is so incessantly grim. Also, the success of his correspondents, the fact that he may be the only weeknight talk show host who hasn’t gotten COVID, how he got his audience groove back and also the show’s multiple Emmy nominations. But first, as Emmy voting draws to a close on Monday, our Roundtable discusses this year’s wide open races.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Noah (“The Daily Show”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable

"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.

TV & Film

“The Gilded Age” star Morgan Spector discusses the difficulty of making his character still likeable while doing some despicable things. Also, “After Midnight” host Taylor Tomlinson talks about balancing her TV schedule with touring her stand-up.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age”); Taylor Tomlinson (“After Midnight”)

“Everybody’s In L.A.” host John Mulaney discusses his perspectives on Los Angeles’ identity, his creative processes, whether he’s on Season 3 of “The Bear” and if he’d be willing to host the Oscars. Also, the Roundtable dissects the comedy acting Emmy categories.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mulaney (“Everybody’s In L.A. with John Mulaney”)

“I’m a Virgo” star Jharrel Jerome discusses his initial reaction to his most unusual character, a 13-foot teenager, on the Amazon Prime Video series. Also, “Fargo” exec producer Noah Hawley talks about his show’s critically acclaimed Season 5, what’s next for him with “Alien” and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jharrel Jerome (“I’m a Virgo”); Noah Hawley (“Fargo”)

“Hacks” stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the huge twist at the end of the Max series’ Season 3 finale, and how that sets up a new dynamic between their characters heading into Season 4. Also on this episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at the contenders in this year’s drama acting categories,   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”)

Comedian Ramy Youssef discusses the timing of his latest HBO standup special, “More Feelings,” and how the war in Gaza impacted it. Also on this episode, “Apples Never Fall” star Jake Lacy on his Peacock series’ tortured family dynamics.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Noah (“The Daily Show”) and Awards Circuit Roundtable

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