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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.

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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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Recent Guests

Alden Ehrenreich
Actor who portrays editor Edward in A Talent for Murder
Episode: Helen Mirren Channels Patricia Highsmith in ‘A Talent for Murder’
Helen Mirren
Actor who portrays Patricia Highsmith in A Talent for Murder
Episode: Helen Mirren Channels Patricia Highsmith in ‘A Talent for Murder’
Lauren Giella
Senior Reporter at Newsweek
Newsweek
Episode: Elon Musk's Terrifying Power: Reacting to Alex Gibney's 'Musk'
Bill Skarsgård
Actor who plays a college football player in The Mosquito Bowl
Episode: Peter Berg and Nicholas Galitzine on Netflix's The Mosquito Bowl
Tom Francis
Actor making his film debut in The Mosquito Bowl, known for Sunset Boulevard on Broadway
Episode: Peter Berg and Nicholas Galitzine on Netflix's The Mosquito Bowl
Ray Nicholson
Actor in The Mosquito Bowl
Episode: Peter Berg and Nicholas Galitzine on Netflix's The Mosquito Bowl
Peter Berg
Director of The Mosquito Bowl and Friday Night Lights
Episode: Peter Berg and Nicholas Galitzine on Netflix's The Mosquito Bowl
Nicholas Galitzine
Actor who plays a college football player in The Mosquito Bowl
Episode: Peter Berg and Nicholas Galitzine on Netflix's The Mosquito Bowl
Dorinda Medley
Reality television personality, author, and original cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City.
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Host

H. Alan Scott
Host of The Parting Shot (with ties to Newsweek); prominent entertainment journalist and commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • 🙌🏻

    Absolutely excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    feralcatx
    United States6 months ago
  • No thanks.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mark P. J. Smith
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Witty and relatable!

    Always a good time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abonilla11
    United States2 years ago
  • One Of Us

    H. Allen Scott is the best! His joy and enthusiasm for entertainment is contagious. Long may his podcast reign!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oscarholder
    United States2 years ago
  • This is my favorite podcast for celebrity interviews

    H. Allen Scott needs his own late night show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbFabDMA
    United States2 years ago

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Curtis says Gail's departure is upsetting, but describes creativity as a continuum: Gail expanded her original idea and created the show's world, which other people will continue developing.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Téa Leoni and Tim Daly on NBC's 'Newlyweds'
Q: How does it feel to be back in that space, but in a very different landscape than it was for the sitcoms in the 90s?
The cast says entertainment has become more individualized, but hopes the sitcom can restore a shared family viewing experience that brings people together and offers comfort.
Dodging YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Spoilers & How It Has Upended the Oscars Race
Q: How have you been able to avoid spoilers, Lauren?
Giella says she mutes related terms on social media, may stay offline, and is arranging to see the film with friends, though she thinks avoiding spoilers is ultimately difficult.
Dodging YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Spoilers & How It Has Upended the Oscars Race
Q: So why haven't you seen it yet, Lauren?
Lauren Giella says she had been busy, including a trip to Dollywood, but already had a ticket to see the film and planned to catch it at a morning screening.
Connie Britton & Sam Nivola on Hulu's 'Phony' and Life After 'White Lotus'
Q: How does it feel to be the Internet's baby boyfriend?
Nivola says he does not pay much attention to online reactions, though he enjoyed the New York Magazine photo shoot with photographer Ryan McGinley and feels he has a healthy relationship with social media.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parting Shot

What is The Parting Shot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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