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Strictly Business

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound i... more

Creator Hannah Stocking and executives from Tubi, Smosh, Betches Media, RHEI and LV8 detail how digital natives hustle for clicks, likes and bucks. Recorded live on Jan. 8 at Variety's Business of Creators Summit held at the Consumer Electronics Show... more

On today’s episode, Variety’s Jem Aswad analyzes the prospects for BTS’ massive world tour plans and other big treks in music. And in advance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, host Cynthia Littleton looks back at how King emerged as a media figu... more

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus breaks down the issues and the schedule for Hollywood union contract negotiations that are set to begin Feb. 9 when SAG-AFTRA sits down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. AI, healt... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Wood
Founder and CEO of Roku
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Jacob Soboroff
NBC News and MS Now correspondent, author of 'Firestorm, The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster'
NBC News, MS Now
Episode: Daily Variety -- How Misinformation Has Complicated L.A.'s Recovery From 2025's Firestorm
Jazz Tangcay
Co-editor-in-chief of Variety
Variety
Episode: Daily Variety -- Why Female Cinematographers are Poised for Triumph This Awards Season
Matthew Weiner
Creator of acclaimed TV series Mad Men
Episode: Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at New Festival
Joel Fields
Creator of critically acclaimed series The Americans
Episode: Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at New Festival
Susan Rovner
Veteran studio executive
Episode: Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at New Festival
Nina Liederman
Veteran studio executive
Episode: Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at New Festival
Danny Cohen
British veteran executive of the BBC
BBC
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Donna Stern
Veteran Israeli TV executive
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Where is the Daily Variety feed

    on Apple Podcasts?

    I love:

    CL's banter with her journalists--great mutual respect

    The diversity of subject matter

    Editorial sanity across the board

    But:

    Too much ad bulk! Run a display ad as the album cover for the episode instead of weighing down this still-new show with tons of ads!! Build the audience!

    Cynthia's solo delivery needs more energy (or a fired-up co-host). Sorry but sometimes it sounds like she's reading the lunch menu at a retirement home!

    Yes, I'm listening but I'm not at th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert in Hollywood
    United States5 months ago
  • Always interesting guests and topics, but …

    The guests and topics discussed are always interesting. But, gosh, eight and a half minutes of ads (except a quick intro) before the episode really even starts ? Admittedly, there have been instances I’ve lost interest and moved on rather than slog through.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tarotbyhic
    United Statesa year ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Very poor sound quality of podcasts - please get better microphones so we can hear what you have to say!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JamezyBee
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Too many ads

    Way too many ad for such a short podcast. I get it but come on guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hearer of worthiness
    United States2 years ago
  • necessary

    so much expertise (e.g. ep 214: Shirley quick-deadpan quotes a couple Jay-Z lyrics… this gives me life)

    so little fluff that normally fuels this kind of content.

    This is THE way to appreciate the folks behind the famous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickednamed?
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful discussions on industry strategies and trends.
High-quality conversations that cover timely business topics.
Valuable insights from leading figures in media and entertainment.
Engaging content but occasionally repetitive.

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Daily Variety -- How Misinformation Has Complicated L.A.'s Recovery From 2025's Firestorm
Q: Have you and your family found a way to memorialize or just process all that you lost?
Jacob reflects on a physical memorial outside the local Recreation Center, which serves as a reminder of community roots and shared history.
Daily Variety -- How Misinformation Has Complicated L.A.'s Recovery From 2025's Firestorm
Q: What in the reporting of this were some of the things that surprised you about what you describe as America's New Age of Disaster?
Jacob discusses his emotional experience covering the destruction of his hometown and how it illuminates a broader narrative around disaster management.
Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment
Q: What could a star Vaudeville performer expect to make a week or a show?
Widely divergent, with big stars earning between $2,000 to $3,000 a week, while smaller performers made around $15 to $25 a week.
Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment
Q: Was it a very organized business?
Yes, individual theaters began booking their own shows, and a collaborative system developed among theaters.
Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment
Q: What kind of a marketplace was it in 1905?
It was a transforming one with various new and lingering older entertainments, showcasing a range of acts in Vaudeville theaters.

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Industry leaders share their insights and experiences related to the media and entertainment business in discussions that cover a range of topics from strategic deals to future trends. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with notable figures about their roles, challenges, and successes within the industry, shedding light on the evolving landscape of media. The podcast aims to offer valuable perspectives and expertise for professionals and enthusiasts looking to understand the dynamics of entertainment business endeavors.

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Recent guests on Strictly Business include:

1. Anthony Wood
2. Jacob Soboroff
3. Jazz Tangcay
4. Matthew Weiner
5. Joel Fields
6. Susan Rovner
7. Nina Liederman
8. Danny Cohen

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