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Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair
Academy Awards
Hollywood
Cannes Film Festival
Oscars
Emmy Awards
Emmys
The Bear
Golden Globes
Wicked
Oscar Nominations
Tony Awards
Netflix
Anora
Hacks
Venice Film Festival
Best Picture
Broadway
Nickel Boys
Emmy Nominations
Ariana Grande

Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men

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Latest Episodes

The Little Gold Men inbox is overflowing! This week, Vanity Fair Staff Writer Chris Murphy joins Rebecca and John to answer your questions about The Odyssey's Oscar prospects, the ins and outs of awards campaigning, and Tom Holland's future beyond Sp... more

The films generating the most buzz right now aren’t big-budget blockbusters – they’re documentaries. To understand why, Rebecca, John, and VF Features Editor Hillary Busis discuss three provocative new docs: NAZA, an investigation into Israel's war i... more

It’s been a whirlwind week in Hollywood, from the Emmys’ move to streaming and major premieres at the New York Film Festival to the newly official Warner Bros.–Paramount merger. Rebecca and John break down what it all means before turning to Digger, ... more

Sixteen years after The Social Network introduced moviegoers to the dark side of Facebook’s founding, Aaron Sorkin is taking on the company again—this time as both writer and director—with The Social Reckoning. The film follows whistleblower Frances ... more

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Recent Guests

Hillary Busis
Vanity Fair Features Editor
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Episode: The Emmys Leave Broadcast, Skydance Enters the Chat, and “Digger” Goes Bust
Maggie Coughlan
Vanity Fair executive editor
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Episode: The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moments of the 2026 Emmys
Chris Murphy
Vanity Fair staff writer, Venice correspondent
Vanity Fair
Episode: The Movies Everyone’s Talking About After Venice and Telluride
Lucia Aniello
Hacks co-creator and showrunner, director
Hacks (HBO Max)
Episode: From Uncanny Valley: The Creators of 'Hacks' Really, Really, Really Hate AI
Paul Downs
Hacks co-creator and showrunner, writer
Hacks (HBO Max)
Episode: From Uncanny Valley: The Creators of 'Hacks' Really, Really, Really Hate AI
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Actor known for Wonder Man and drama/genre work
Actor, Wonder Man
Episode: What Happens When Authors Hate the Adaptation? Plus, Emmy Nominee Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says Goodbye to “Wonder Man”
Katie Dippold
Creator and showrunner of Widow's Bay
Widow's Bay (Apple TV+)
Episode: Mailbag! Plus, Katie Dippold on the Making of “Widow’s Bay”
Jason Bateman
Actor, producer and director
Independent projects (Black Rabbit, DTF St. Louis)
Episode: Jason Bateman on His Most Un-Bateman Roles Yet
Joy Press
Vanity Fair special correspondent
Vanity Fair
Episode: How Apple TV (Ted) Lassoed a Record Number of Emmy Nominations

Hosts

Rebecca Ford
Host of Little Gold Men, Vanity Fair
John Ross
Co-host on Little Gold Men, Vanity Fair

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • The New Incarnation of this Show is Yikes!!

    *Updating review 09/2026

    *When your Venice film festival correspondent says his least favorite aspect of his trip to Venice was the films that should be a massive RED FLAG….he’s commentary on the films was more focused on the already ridiculed number of minutes a standing ovation each film got as a stand in for quality.

    Now in its 4th iteration and with Vanity Fair’s new mandate to be less critical and more frothy about film and TV, this is just not the same show it once was.

    They were alre... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AATX1228
    United Statesa month ago
  • 👋👋

    I have to stop listening. John is so meanspirited, smug, and rude. I can just imagine him reading all of the reviews from similar folks who have made an exodus from the pod and dismissing us as haters. But that's not what's going on here babe! You need an attitude adjustment. Such a shame

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ladieidada
    United States3 months ago
  • Amiable but nil insight

    The hosts are rather average - little insight, sound young and green, uninteresting takes, no evidence of applied intellect, jump from subject to subject without exploring anything in depth

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MGondry
    Australia4 months ago
  • Not for me

    Very like... annoying... like... hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    krg121
    United States4 months ago
  • John

    John is not only slow-witted but has poor taste to boot. (Everyone else is doing their best). He has given a new favorite hate-listen in podcasting. How he made it to Vanity Fair is ludicrous. He's vapid, sketchy on facts, and has low brow taste.

    Spare us all and get this guy off the pod. And perhaps a nasal strip too? Yikes.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pita Pan Piper
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners admire the hosts' industry smarts and strong banter when the pair harmonizes on trends and award-season strategy.
Some listeners feel the dynamic shifts and format changes affect depth and credibility, especially during transitions between hosts.
Audience appreciates deep-dive festival context and guests from VF with insider viewpoints.

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#123
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#84
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Apple Podcasts
#191
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#118
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#216
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#21
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mailbag! Plus, Katie Dippold on the Making of “Widow’s Bay”
Q: What were the challenges or breakthroughs in casting Patricia and shaping the island's lore?
Katie describes the audition as transformative, realizing Patricia had to be someone inviting and funny yet dangerous, and how Kate O'Flynn embodied that energy, allowing the show to lean into its unique blend of fear and humor within a coastal New England setting.
Mailbag! Plus, Katie Dippold on the Making of “Widow’s Bay”
Q: Hi Katie, what inspired you to develop Widow's Bay into a horror-comedy for Apple TV+, and how did you bring it to the platform?
Katie explains that the project evolved from a vision of balancing tension and humor, moving from a network vibe to a fully realized, spooky world, and that Apple, along with director Hiram Arai, understood the tonal blend and supported the room-driven development process, leading to the green light.
What Happens When Authors Hate the Adaptation? Plus, Emmy Nominee Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says Goodbye to “Wonder Man”
Q: Hi, thanks for joining me.
It's a pleasure to be here. I came into this conversation ready to talk about the journey of Wonder Man, the Emmy nomination, and my approach to acting and life beyond the screen.
Jason Bateman on His Most Un-Bateman Roles Yet
Q: How important is hosting his own podcast to his career, and what has he learned from it?
The podcast started as a way to stay connected during COVID and has grown into something bigger due to the quality of guests; it's gratifying to have listeners and participants who support the show.
Jason Bateman on His Most Un-Bateman Roles Yet
Q: How does he view directing compared to acting, and does he see a future where one dominates over the other?
He would like to direct as much as he acts, and he expects future opportunities to guide where his focus ends up, especially with Netflix as a home for their projects; he enjoys being a 'soldier' for a director.

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A stylish, industry-insider discussion focused on film and television awards, festival season, and streaming strategy. Episodes frequently unpack Emmy and Oscar campaigns, festival lineups (TIFF, Venice, Telluride, Cannes), and the evolving landscape of prestige TV and streaming platforms, often with guests from Vanity Fair and notable Hollywood names. The show blends sharp analysis with candid guest conversations, witty banter, and sponsor integrations, making it a go-to for industry watchers seeking thoughtful takes on trends, campaigns, and career trajectories. Notable strengths include deep contextual knowledge from VF contributors, timely award-season insight, and a balance between criticism and celeb-driven storytelling that appeals t... more

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