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"Awards Circuit," hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta 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 Po... more

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“The Pitt” star, executive producer and director Noah Wyle — Emmy-nominated three times this year — discusses the wild fan reaction to Season 2 and Dr. Robby’s storyline, as well as how “The Pitt” is showing how to keep production jobs in Los Angeles... more

On another all-Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the team opens by discussing their World Cup fever — and apologizing to Jazz for the nail-biter loss of her England team to Argentina. We then dive into burning Emmy questions, ... more

The 78th Emmy nominations are in, and the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable dissects the winners, snubs and surprises. At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever... more

‘Matlock’ lead Kathy Bates discusses what’s to come as the CBS drama ends its current storyline and ventures into new territory, as the show moves to midseason with a new focus next year. Also, “Pluribus” star Rhea Seehorn discusses the complexities ... more

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Recent Guests

Noah Wyle
The Pitt star, executive producer and director
The Pitt / Variety roundtable discussion
Episode: TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby
Rhea Seehorn
Pluribus star, leading lady on the episode
Television/Pluribus
Episode: ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn Dissects Fan Theories and the Anticipation for Season 2; ‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates on the Show’s Entire New Direction Next Year
Kathy Bates
Matlock star, new direction for the show
Television/Matlock
Episode: ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn Dissects Fan Theories and the Anticipation for Season 2; ‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates on the Show’s Entire New Direction Next Year
Isa Briones
Actress on The Pitt (Santos)
The Pitt (HBO Max)
Episode: ‘The Pitt’ Stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on Their Characters’ Relationship and Their Hopes for Season 3; ‘The Four Seasons’ Pals Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver on the Joy Behind Making Their Series
Gerran Howell
Actor on The Pitt (Whitaker)
The Pitt (HBO Max)
Episode: ‘The Pitt’ Stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on Their Characters’ Relationship and Their Hopes for Season 3; ‘The Four Seasons’ Pals Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver on the Joy Behind Making Their Series
Will Forte
Actor/Creator on The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Episode: ‘The Pitt’ Stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on Their Characters’ Relationship and Their Hopes for Season 3; ‘The Four Seasons’ Pals Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver on the Joy Behind Making Their Series
Kerri Kenney-Silver
Actor on The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Episode: ‘The Pitt’ Stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on Their Characters’ Relationship and Their Hopes for Season 3; ‘The Four Seasons’ Pals Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver on the Joy Behind Making Their Series
Ashley Padilla
SNL cast member/featured player
NBC/SNL
Episode: Emmy Voting Begins! We Dissect the Ballots; Also, ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Ashley Padilla on Her Breakout Year
Domhnall Gleeson
The Paper star, discussing season two and show context
Peacock/Universal Television (via The Paper)
Episode: ‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson Salutes Journalists, While Marc Maron Reminds Us How We Wound Up With Fascism

Hosts

Michael Schneider
Host of the Awards Circuit Podcast; producer and content lead for Variety.
Clayton Davis
Chief awards editor; host/co-host who drives roundtable discussions and interviews.
Emily Longeretta
Variety's director of features; frequent interviewee and episode contributor.
Jazz Tangcay
Senior arts editor; co-host and producer of episodes.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Embarrassingly bad

    For a podcast ran by variety it’s shocking how bad this is. From a technical standpoint the audio is horrible—cuts out, echos, volumes are uneven. Looking at other reviews it looks like that has been the case for years??

    Moderators especially Clayton are full of themselves especially when it comes to awards predictions, yet it feels like they either “predict” the consensus or every possible outcome then claim they’re right.

    Yikes—get it together variety

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    Ders15
    United States5 months ago
  • Bad audio

    Recent interview with Dwayne Johnson you can barely hear Clayton. No idea what questions are being asked.

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    wut223
    United States10 months ago
  • Jenelle

    This podcast would be excellent if Jenelle would STOP talking all over the top of everyone else. That kind of thing is fine on occasion but she does it continuously. She has great input sometimes but her constant interjection comes off as extremely disrespectful to everyone else in the room. If she would just back it down a little.

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    OC4Ever
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ari grande ep

    Great interview but gotta fix this audio quality big time. So much chewing swallowing gulping…. Imbalance in volume …

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    3
    LaLaLindseyRose
    United Statesa year ago
  • 🩷💚wicked💚🩷

    Love wicked!!!

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    5
    I ❤️PIEBALDS
    United Kingdoma year ago

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TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby
Q: How has the fan reaction to The Pitt affected the cast, and what does it say about audience engagement?
The panel notes that passionate fan engagement indicates the show's resonance and that debates can be constructive, with a reminder to maintain perspective and focus on storytelling rather than hostility.
TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby
Q: What does Noah Wyle see as the biggest benefits of filming in Los Angeles for productions like The Pitt?
He emphasizes the talent pool, the economic ecosystem, and long-term sustainability of domestic production when studios commit to LA-based work.
TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby
Q: What is your assessment of moving five categories off the Emmy telecast and the potential impact on the show?
Panelists argue that while it creates scheduling and budget challenges, the move is an experiment worth trying to refresh the broadcast and broaden the audience, with some concern about headlines and speeches but a sense that the industry will adapt.
‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn Dissects Fan Theories and the Anticipation for Season 2; ‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates on the Show’s Entire New Direction Next Year
Q: How do you handle fan theories and audience expectations when your show is evolving?
Kathy Bates discusses balancing fan interest with the need to tell authentic, evolving stories, noting the importance of staying open to interpretation while maintaining the core vision of the show.
‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn Dissects Fan Theories and the Anticipation for Season 2; ‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates on the Show’s Entire New Direction Next Year
Q: What are you most excited about for the next season's direction?
Rhea Seehorn shares anticipation for exploring new dynamics with the two leads and expanding the story beyond the central arc, while emphasizing trust in the writers and a careful pacing for script releases.

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2. Rhea Seehorn
3. Kathy Bates
4. Isa Briones
5. Gerran Howell
6. Will Forte
7. Kerri Kenney-Silver
8. Ashley Padilla

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