
Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 483 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

Portraying the most recognizable sports figure in human history is a daunting task, especially when it’s the first project explicitly sanctioned by his family. Jaalen Best, who plays a young Muhammad Ali in the new Prime original series The Greatest,... more
On this episode of the Parting Shot podcast, actors Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich sit down to discuss their gripping new psychological thriller A Talent for Murder. Mirren stars as the reclusive author Patricia Highsmith alongside Ehrenreich's yo... more
I’m reacting to Alex Gibney’s new documentary film 'Musk,' and my biggest takeaway is fear. The power Elon Musk holds is vast and wide, and it begs the question: should a person this rich hold this much power? From AI to international relations with ... more
On this episode of the Parting Shot podcast, director Peter Berg and stars Nicholas Galitzine, Ray Nicholson, Bill Skarsgård and Tom Francis discuss the intense reality of their new Netflix WWII epic The Mosquito Bowl. Adapted from Buzz Bissinger's n... more
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Absolutely excellent.
Stop calling gay men ‘queer’; we haven’t all reclaimed this homophobic slur. Turned off the Richard Gadd episode after 10 minutes. An awful interviewer.
Always a good time!
H. Allen Scott is the best! His joy and enthusiasm for entertainment is contagious. Long may his podcast reign!
H. Allen Scott needs his own late night show!
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The show centers on glossy pop culture conversations, blending celebrity interviews with timely discussions about entertainment, media, and culture. Recent episodes weave together high-profile film and TV guests, breakdowns of festival culture, and commentary on how celebrity status intersects with fashion, social media, and public discourse. Guests range from award-winning actors and directors to comedians and reality TV figures, often paired with thoughtful host-led analysis that aims to illuminate trends in entertainment and culture. A standout trait is the approachable, conversational vibe that feels like chatting with knowledgeable friends who also cover industry-insider angles. This mix makes it a solid fit for listeners who want witt... more
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Recent guests on The Parting Shot include:
1. Alden Ehrenreich
2. Helen Mirren
3. Lauren Giella
4. Bill Skarsgård
5. Tom Francis
6. Ray Nicholson
7. Peter Berg
8. Nicholas Galitzine
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