Episodes

  • ‘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

    ‘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
    Jun 19 2026
    ‘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 of her character Carol, the cast’s on-set debates over the show, and collaborating with Vince Gilligan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • ‘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

    ‘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
    Jun 16 2026
    ‘The Four Seasons’ stars Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss Season 2 of their Netflix comedy and get ready for Season 3; ‘The Pitt’ duo Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on how Santos and Whitaker rely on each other like siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Emmy Voting Begins! We Dissect the Ballots; Also, ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Ashley Padilla on Her Breakout Year

    Emmy Voting Begins! We Dissect the Ballots; Also, ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Ashley Padilla on Her Breakout Year
    Jun 12 2026
    “Saturday Night Live” star Ashley Padilla recounts her hiring process on the show and what it’s like to have such a breakout year. Also, with Emmy voting starting, we look at the ballots including some of the surprises — and we predict what some of the sleeper contenders might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • ‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson Salutes Journalists, While Marc Maron Reminds Us How We Wound Up With Fascism

    ‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson Salutes Journalists, While Marc Maron Reminds Us How We Wound Up With Fascism
    Jun 9 2026
    Comedian Marc Maron discusses his most recent special — HBO’s “Panicked” — and updates us on how he’s doing post-podcast, and more importantly, what his cats are up to. Also, Domhnall Gleeson, who plays Ned Sampson in Peacock’s “The Paper,” teases Season 2 of the comedy — which has already wrapped production — and discusses how he’s become a folk hero for newspaper journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The ’60 Minutes’ Implosion; Tony Awards Predictions; Can Broadcast Land a Drama Nom?; Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King (‘The Comeback’)

    The ’60 Minutes’ Implosion; Tony Awards Predictions; Can Broadcast Land a Drama Nom?; Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King (‘The Comeback’)
    Jun 6 2026
    Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King created HBO’s ‘The Comeback’ in 2005; the show has returned every ten years since then. Now, with Season 3, they’re wrapping up — but why? First, the Roundtable looks at CBS’ recent “60 Minutes” and Colbert debacles, latest on the Emmy race and answers your burning questions. Call the Emmy Emergency Line at 323-617-9110 to ask your Q! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • ‘Hacks’ Finale; ‘Pluribus’ vs. ‘The Pitt’; State of the Reality Competition Race; Michelle Pfeiffer on How She Wound Up Everywhere This Year

    ‘Hacks’ Finale; ‘Pluribus’ vs. ‘The Pitt’; State of the Reality Competition Race; Michelle Pfeiffer on How She Wound Up Everywhere This Year
    May 29 2026
    Michelle Pfeiffer went from avoiding TV to being everywhere this Emmy season, as the star of Paramount+’s “The Madison” and Apple TV’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” She talks about her busy year, working with her husband David E. Kelley, and her first time in Variety. She also takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first, the Roundtable looks at the latest on the Emmy race and answers your burning questions. Call the Emmy Emergency Line at 323-617-9110 to ask your Q! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • ‘Survivor’ 50 Finale Roundup; Saying Goodbye to ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”; Zach Braff on the Hit Return of ‘Scrubs’

    ‘Survivor’ 50 Finale Roundup; Saying Goodbye to ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”; Zach Braff on the Hit Return of ‘Scrubs’
    May 22 2026
    ‘Scrubs’ star Zach Braff on how the return of the beloved sitcom resonated with fans. Also, Braff also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recount the ‘Survivor’ 50 finale (including Jeff Probst’s big live TV flub) and we lament the end of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Recapping the TV Upfronts’ Winners and Losers; Glen Powell Teases Season 2 of “Chad Powers” and Explains His Busy Schedule

    Recapping the TV Upfronts’ Winners and Losers; Glen Powell Teases Season 2 of “Chad Powers” and Explains His Busy Schedule
    May 15 2026
    “Chad Powers” star and co-creator Glen Powell on his busy schedule, why the Hulu show means so much to him and how things will get more complicated — and perhaps darker — in Season 2. Powell also recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz. But first on the Roundtable, we recap the TV upfronts in New York — including the biggest trends, winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins