Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRevisiting Martin Scorsese's 'Casino' With Owen Gleiberman; Turmoil on 'Tulsa King'
On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety's Owen Gleiberman about his rediscovery of an under-appreciated Martin Scorsese classic, 1995's "Casino."…
7 months ago
Box Office: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Climbs to Fourth-Largest Opening of 2025; HBO Preps for Busy 2026 Amid WBD M&A Drama
On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks Universal Pictures’ risky decision to break “Wicked” in two parts, and how it paid off with a rec…
7 months, 1 week ago
Cover Story: Producers Stand United to Fight Money Problems and Credit Disrespect; Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis Unpack the Issues
On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Matt Donnelly unpacks his reporting on Producers United and its quest to address the dilemm…
7 months, 1 week ago
Nonunion Microdrama Production Grows Fast in the U.S.; Takeaways From AFM With Elsa Keslassy
On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus talks about the rapid growth of microdrama production activity in L.A. and other areas of the U.S. SAG-AFT…
7 months, 1 week ago
Box Office: ‘The Running Man’ Stumbles as ‘Now You See Me’ Conjures the Win; Focus Features Chief Peter Kujawski on Moviegoing and Fandom Psychographics
On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang breaks down Paramount’s stumble with “The Running Man” and Lionsgate’s magic with…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Los Angeles TV Legend Pat Harvey on Four Decades of This Just In; Variety’s Angelique Jackson Feted by NABJLA
On today’s episode, Los Angeles TV legend Pat Harvey reflects on changes in news and in Southern California over her long career as she is honored by…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Cover Story: Dwayne Johnson Feels Reborn With ‘The Smashing Machine’; George Clooney Talks AI on Red Carpet Rundown; Business Managers Elite
On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario steps into the ring to capture the backstory of “The Smashing Machine” and…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the Swirl Roiling Hollywood; Red Carpet Rundown With Catherine Zeta-Jones
On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly discusses the swirl in the industry around Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the future of this crazy…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Box Office: ‘Predator: Badlands’ Bags Bucks for Disney; Edgar Wright Takes a Big Swing With ‘The Running Man’
On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office and the surprising strength of “Predator: Badlands.” And Jordan Moreau…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Talks Jimmy Kimmel, Tilly Norwood, Bryan Cranston vs. Sora 2 and Microdrama Boom
On today's episode, actor Sean Astin discusses the recent Jimmy Kimmel drama, the Tilly Norwood flap, Bryan Cranston vs. OpenAI's Sora 2, the rise of…
7 months, 3 weeks ago