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How Evangeline Lilly Hit the 'Jackpot' with Marvel's 'Ant-Man'
Episode 82
Nowadays, if you're cast in a Marvel film, it's like winning the lottery. But it didn't start that way for Evangeline Lilly, who stars alongside Paul…
3 years, 7 months ago
Alan Cumming on His Campiest Role Yet: Hosting Peacock’s ‘Traitors’
Episode 81
There’s just something special about a good reality competition show, and Peacock’s ‘Traitors’ certainly delivers. Hosted by Alan Cumming, it’s one o…
3 years, 8 months ago
Jonathan Groff Had a ‘Primal’ Reaction to Shyamalan’s ‘Knock at the Cabin’
Episode 80
When you’re in a M. Night Shyamalan movie, it’s easy to understand an actor obsessing over the eventual twists that are surely to come. But as Jonath…
3 years, 8 months ago
Natasha Lyonne Sees Through the Lies in Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’
Episode 79
For Natasha Lyonne, humor is essential for any detective mystery. “I do love that sense of television where it’s a very light touch. It’s a little bi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Literal First Reactions to the Oscar Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards
Episode 78
Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott woke up extra early to give you his first reactions to the Oscar nominations for the 95th Academy Awards. Listen as he finds…
3 years, 8 months ago
Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer on How This Season of ‘Truth Be Told’ is ‘Our Best’
Episode 77
It isn’t every day you get to speak with an Oscar winner, but today is your lucky day. Octavia Spencer joined Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott on the latest …
3 years, 8 months ago
Everything RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 with Alaska Thunderf*ck and Ross Mathews
Episode 76
Today we’re chatting about everything RuPaul’s Drag Race! Joining Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott are two Drag Race experts: longtime judge Ross Mathews and…
3 years, 8 months ago
Allison Williams on the ‘Bechdel Dream’ of Her New Film ‘M3GAN’
Episode 75
When it comes to dolls, you either love them, think they’re creepy, or are indifferent. Fortunately for Allison Williams, she falls into the latter c…
3 years, 9 months ago
Revisiting Bette Midler’s Second Act in 2022
Episode 74
Looking back at the year that was, there’s one guest who stands out as defining one for Newsweek’s Parting Shot: Bette Midler. She joined Newsweek’s …
3 years, 9 months ago
Naomi Ackie Humanizes Whitney Houston in ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’
Episode 73
Some people are so big, it’s almost impossible to think of any actor portraying them. But when they do, and do it right, like Naomi Ackie has as Whit…
3 years, 9 months ago