From Canada's East Coast. Drums and more. Your host has studied jazz, toured in an indie band, taught, DJ'd, barista'd, busked, once trained as a "Sales Architect" at a call centre on the advice of a guy who picked him up hitch-hiking. Before that, he was the bassist in a hard rock band for like 2 weeks. He tried smoking a cigarette on stage. It stung his eyes.
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Harry the Hitmaker’s Grooviest Battleship Sinkers
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It's kinda like The Charlie Rose Show, but without Charlie Rose.
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Is this podcast I talk about WWE all day everyday a swell Impact Wrestling Ring of Honor and New Japan wrestling as well a e w so come on in and join the family that hit maker taker show.
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The best in the music business open up about their lives in music, the stories behind the hits, and give straight-talking advice and success hacks for emerging songwriters, artists and producers. Hosted by Martin Sutton, founder of The Songwriting Academy and multi-platinum award winning songwriter and producer.
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HITmakers is a unique podcast telling human-centered stories about Health-IT transformation and how it makes a difference in people's lives. It opens up a field which is too often opaque and self-contained but which brings ranging benefits to societies and individuals. It shares the experiences of the people who make it possible. This podcast is brought to you by the HIMSS Europe Team with Richard Corbridge as the amazing host.
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Variety journalists and entertainment leaders deliver business news and analysis tailored for industry insiders.
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Two middle-aged (and devilishly handsome) men discuss, ponder, confront, question, and rarely answer the glut of life's mysteries. . . . and also updates on Columbia University athletics (except soccer—Doug hates soccer). Starring Doug Sohn ("Hot Doug") and Nick Markos (The Hitmaker).
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Two takes are better than one, but twin takes are even better! Listen in as twin sisters Ariam and Yodit Solomon talk about all things music and pop culture. The sisters also invite artists and creatives to join in on these conversations and share their stories.
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The Like A Farmer Podcast is where legendary stories meet the heart of rural America. Hosted by Pat Spinosa and supported by part-owner Josh Allen, every episode dives into grit, growth, and the great outdoors. From music stars like Riley Green and Uncle Kracker to sports icons like JB Mauney and John Daly, we explore how today’s biggest names battled adversity and built their success from the dirt up. Whether it’s farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, sports, country music, or food culture, ...
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Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination. The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and a ...
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Jack, Owen, and sometimes Easty bring you the official podcast of Boston's Big Four, covering Boston sports, local music, and whatever else we feel like talking about
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Talks About You is for YOU and I. A show that talks about what it takes to be ‘Young and Getting It’ as an African child. We share real life stories about people from different walks of life, we hope to inspire Africans striving everyday, hoping that the ‘labour’ market would ‘favour’ them. Soromi wants to talk about YOU on this show, hoping to renew and strengthen your mind by entertaining guests from all walks of life. Join me; Soromidayo Adebowale, as we change the narrative, discussing t ...
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The rising tide of Steely Dan memes, merchandise, and general nostalgia among millennials are just stray bits of proof: an unexpected 21st-century Dan-aissance is in full swing. Why is this slick, cynical, and extremely expensive-sounding music—deemed uncool by self-consciously hip music fans for decades—having this kind of resurgence? Hosted by Alex Preiss (creator of the popular @baddantakes Twitter account) with sincere love and embarrassingly deep knowledge, Gaucho Amigos explores how a ...
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Welcome to the HOMIE Podcast, where the future of the music industry unfolds. Hosted by HOME Founder, Logan Crowell, this show is your compass in the ever-evolving realm of music. HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, isn't just a name; it's a mission. We're rewriting the music industry playbook, and The HOMIE Podcast is your backstage pass to this revolution. Join Logan as he sits down with the brightest minds shaping the music landscape. From trailblazing artists and visionary producers to tech ...
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What if you could increase your productivity by 300% in just 6 months? Your life would totally change! And that’s what Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir is going to teach you how to do. Maybe you have big goals to make drastic changes, or maybe you have accomplished a lot already and are ready for the next level… either way, this show is going to give you the raw, honest, actionable steps you can take to start turning those visions into reality without sacrificing your health and ...
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Paul Feig | Director’s Journey From Standup Nerd To Genre-Bending Hollywood Hitmaker
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1:10:00It’s another fantastic episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar in the corner booth as Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome acclaimed director, writer, producer and gin-maker Paul Feig to Skip Paige’s Little Bar. From his Michigan childhood, standup gigs in Detroit biker bars and early TV roles to creating Freaks and Geeks and directing hits li…
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Variety's Hitmakers Parade: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and More; Will Warner Bros. Discovery Try for Round 3 of Bids?
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19:19On today’s episode, Variety’s Jem Aswad details our annual Hitmakers issue, featuring cover star Sabrina Carpenter. He details the year-long effort that goes into assembling the survey of the year’s top 25 tunes. And Todd Spangler gives us an update on the state of bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Melanie Blue, Actress & Instructor | Improv Lessons Reveal Courage, Community & Creativity Beyond The Stage
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1:03:00From the coveted corner booth at Skip Paige’ Little Bar, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar dives into how improvisation can reshape the way we communicate, create, and connect. The conversation traces a winding artistic path—from Chicago theater roots and a self-directed college experience to global adventures that tested resilience and…
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Why YouTube's Deal for Oscar TV Rights is Neal Mohan's Master Stroke; Connor Storrie on His Big Break in 'Heated Rivalry'
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16:02On today’s episode, Variety’s Clayton Davis and Michael Schneider unpack Hollywood’s latest big surprise – the Oscar telecast’s move to YouTube starting in 2029. And Marc Malkin gets the details from "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie about how his big break happened and what he advised his mother about watching the HBO Max hockey drama. Learn mo…
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Inside Variety’s 120th Anniversary Issue: How We Tackled 12 Decades of Hollywood’s Highs and Lows
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15:18On today’s episode, we dive into the creation of Variety’s 120th anniversary issue with deputy editor Trish Deitch and design director Ted Keller. The two discuss how we tackled 12 decades of showbiz history – and why the discovery of a long-forgotten photo of Liberace and Michael Jackson sparked joy in the newsroom. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Riley Green on Rise to Fame, Off Stage Stories, Getting into Acting | Episode 100!
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48:49We’re celebrating a huge milestone (Episode 100!) and we couldn’t think of a better guest to mark the moment than country music powerhouse Riley Green. From small-town roots to sold-out shows, Riley joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting career in country music, without losing who you are along the way. …
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Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment
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25:23On today’s episode, we go back in time to December 16, 1905, to celebrate Variety's 120th birthday. Showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader explain what the entertainment marketplace was like at the time Variety was born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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Paying Tribute to Rob Reiner’s Legacy on Screen and in California; ‘Hamnet’ Impresses on a Ho-Hum Box Office Weekend
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19:00On today’s episode, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot and “Ella McKay” stumbles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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HOLIDAY ENCORE: Nikki Boyer, Creator, Dying For Sex | Exploring Life, Death, & Bold Choices in the Face of Cancer
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58:00Last May, Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence, featured one of our most popular episodes ever. Patrick and Randy dove deep into the poignant yet humorous journey of Molly, a woman who faced terminal cancer with remarkable strength and a quest for self-discovery. Nikki Boyer, the creator of the podcast and television se…
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For the final episode of the year, Ariam and Yodit were joined by producer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Flwr Chyld. Tune in as they dive deep into his smooth alternative R&B album, InsydeOut. He opens up about the themes behind this project, his process collaborating with the 11 featured artists, and creative directing the album’s narrative fil…
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Sundance 2026 Lineup Blends New Discoveries and Nostalgia; How The Game Awards Blend Kudos and Ballyhoo
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19:14On today’s episode, Variety’s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down the Sundance Film Festival lineup and what to expect at the festival’s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo. Learn more about your…
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Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on the Threat to Moviegoing Posed by Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: ‘We Cannot Survive Only on Blockbusters’
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16:25On today’s episode, Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of CinemaUnited, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibitors to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. He unpacks why movie theater owners are so worried about Netflix taking the keys to Hollywood’s biggest producer of theatrical films. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Greylan James on Kenny Chesney, Singing with Peyton Manning, Breaking Down “Water at a Wedding”
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26:50Greylan James joins Like A Farmer for an entertaining episode built on gratitude. He opens up about the true story behind “Water at a Wedding”, the emotional inspiration behind “Give Me a Second,” and what it’s really like writing songs for Kenny Chesney, Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell, Chris Young, and more. Greylan shares how Kenny Chesney changed h…
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David Ellison Tries to Pry Warner Bros. and HBO From Netflix; ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Impresses at Box Office
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14:21On today’s episode, Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery. Will David Ellison bust up WBD’s engagement to Netflix? And Variety's Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office as “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” adds another win for video game adaptations on the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape
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19:53On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has assembled to fight Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO. And Alex Ritman reports on the scene at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Exploring How Spirituality and People of Faith are Portrayed in Pop Culture; Richard Gere on his Dalai Lama Doc ‘Wisdom of Happiness’
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16:45On today’s episode, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence portrayals of spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture. And Variety’s Marc Malkin talks with Richard Gere about his new documentary on the Dalai Lama, “Wisdom of Happiness.” Learn more about your ad ch…
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Python, Ostrich & Stingray Boots?! Tecovas Designer Spills the Secrets
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26:38This week on the Like A Farmer Podcast, Pat sits down with Tecovas design team member Collin Clough for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the fastest-growing brand in western wear brings its iconic boots to life. Collin breaks down how Tecovas stays rooted in true Western DNA, the creative process inside their footwear design studio, and what g…
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Microdramas Go Mainstream with TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney; How Record Store Day Fosters Fandom and Community
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18:25On today’s episode, Variety’s Brian Steinberg details a deal between TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney to produce microdramas and microdramabranded content. And Chris Willman discusses the unique pleasures of standing in line with fellow music lovers on Record Store Day, Black Friday Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Muscle Sets Box Office Up for a Strong Finish; Jeremy Allen White Turns His Attention Back to ‘The Bear’
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16:52On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin unpacks the Thanksgiving feast at the box office with “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked: For Good” lighting up screens around the world. And Marc Malkin sits down with Jeremy Allen White as the actor turns his attention back to filming “The Bear.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lucie Arnaz | Hollywood Memories, Family Revelations, & Heartfelt Stories Span Generations
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1:05:00This week at Skip Paige’s Little Bar, Patrick Evans & Randy Florence welcome acclaimed entertainer Lucie Arnaz for a deeply personal, lively, and often hilarious conversation. Lucie opens up about her new book, Lucy and Desi: The Love Letters, a poignant collection of her parents’ intimate wartime correspondence, digitized and preserved over decade…
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Netflix’s Being Eddie & Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy
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32:40Over the Thanksgiving break, Ariam and Yodit used the downtime to catch up on the Netflix documentaries, Being Eddie and Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy. Tune in as the twins dive deep into their favorite highlights from these films and give flowers to two once-in-a-lifetime talents, Eddie Murphy and Selena Quintanilla. Learn more about your ad…
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Marlo Thomas on the St. Jude Story and Advancing Her Father’s Mission to Save Children’s Lives
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17:12On a special Thanksgiving Day edition, the legendary MarloThomas revisits the remarkable story of how – and why -- her father, entertainer Danny Thomas, launched St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. And we take a Vintage Variety look back at how St. Jude's origins played out in our pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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‘The Studio’ Star Ike Barinholtz Tubthumps for the MPTF: ‘It Comes Very Natural to Me to Ask People for Money’
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17:14On today's episode, "The Studio" star Ike Barinholtz discusses his tubthumping campaign to raise money for the Motion Picture and Television Fund. And we take a Vintage Variety look back at the birth of the MPTF as covered the pages of Variety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Laugh Factory: Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge on Varietys’ 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time List
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19:46On today’s episode, Variety’s chief film critics Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge detail the how and the why behind their selections for Variety’s 100 Greatest Comedy Movies of All Time list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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Revisiting Martin Scorsese's 'Casino' With Owen Gleiberman; Turmoil on 'Tulsa King'
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18:58On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety's Owen Gleiberman about his rediscovery of an under-appreciated Martin Scorsese classic, 1995's "Casino." And Joe Otterson unpacks his reporting on the turmoil behind the scenes on Sylvester Stallone's "Tulsa King" series as the Taylor Sheridan drama shoots Season 4 in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad ch…
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Box Office: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Climbs to Fourth-Largest Opening of 2025; HBO Preps for Busy 2026 Amid WBD M&A Drama
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19:13On 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 record haul. And Jennifer Maas gives us an update on the mood at HBO as parent company Warner Bros. Discovery slides into sale mode yet again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Kathy & Lance Garver | Sibling Stars Revisit Hollywood Memories & Family Stories
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1:07:00Big Conversations, Little Bar goes into Thanksgiving week 2025 with an extraordinary episode recorded at Skip Paige’s Little Bar. This week, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome beloved actress Kathy Garver, known worldwide as “Cissy” from A Family Affair, along with her brother Lance Garver, whose own career spans acting, commercial real estat…
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Cover Story: Producers Stand United to Fight Money Problems and Credit Disrespect; Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis Unpack the Issues
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19:16On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Matt Donnelly unpacks his reporting on Producers United and its quest to address the dilemmas and the disrespect that contemporary producers battle. Donnelly is joined by Producers United members Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis who put a human face on the issues. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Sheriff Grady Judd’s Playbook: Policing Polk County and Wild True Stories
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48:24We sit down with the one-and-only Sheriff Grady Judd, the legendary Polk County lawman whose morning briefings and no-nonsense delivery have made him a viral American icon. Sheriff Judd takes us behind the badge to talk about how he became sheriff, how those famous one-liners come together, and what it takes to build a cutting-edge, community-drive…
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Nonunion Microdrama Production Grows Fast in the U.S.; Takeaways From AFM With Elsa Keslassy
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19:54On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus talks about the rapidgrowth of microdrama production activity in L.A. and other areas of the U.S. SAG-AFTRA wants to have a say. And Elsa Keslassy discusses the themes and takeaways of her dogged coverage of the American Film Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Box Office: ‘The Running Man’ Stumbles as ‘Now You See Me’ Conjures the Win; Focus Features Chief Peter Kujawski on Moviegoing and Fandom Psychographics
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17:42On 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 “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” And Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski talks about the intersection of moviegoing and fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Eddie Gilreath, Music Industry Veteran | From Motown to Metallica: A Lifetime Behind the Music
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58:00Music industry veteran Eddie Gilreath pulls up to the Corner Booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar to trace an extraordinary journey from Philadelphia’s sound to global stages. With hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, he recalls faking his first bass gig at 14, serving in Panama during tense Cold War days, then rising through Motown and Warner Bros.…
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Ariam and Yodit were joined by rapper and singer-songwriter Kent Jamz. Tune in as Kent walks the twins through his most raw and introspective project yet, Fear. Kent gets candid about how sobriety played a critical role in the creation of the EP, and why he shifted towards an R&B sound. He also opens up about how this project allowed him to confron…
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Los Angeles TV Legend Pat Harvey on Four Decades of This Just In; Variety’s Angelique Jackson Feted by NABJLA
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18:56On 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 the National Association of Black Journalists Los Angeles. And we’ll take a look at the work of Variety’s own Angelique Jackson as she is recognized by NABJLA with its excellence in entertainment medi…
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Cover Story: Dwayne Johnson Feels Reborn With ‘The Smashing Machine’; George Clooney Talks AI on Red Carpet Rundown; Business Managers Elite
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18:22On 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 Dwayne Johnson’s metamorphosis as an actor. Marc Malkin has a Just for Variety Red Carpet Rundown with the one and only George Clooney. And Todd Longwell makes the business case for business managers.…
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“Duck” Hodges on his NFL Journey, Steelers Fame, and Fiancé Lainey Wilson
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58:00Devlin “Duck” Hodges joins Like A Farmer to share how a small-town kid with a duck call and a dream became a college record-breaker, NFL quarterback, and Pittsburgh Steelers folk hero. Duck opens up about his passion for duck hunting, how he became a national calling champ, and the unexpected path that took him from Samford to the Steel City. He al…
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the Swirl Roiling Hollywood; Red Carpet Rundown With Catherine Zeta-Jones
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16:00On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly discusses the swirl in the industry around Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the future of this crazy business. And Marc Malkin brings us a Red Carpet Rundown with Catherine Zeta-Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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Box Office: ‘Predator: Badlands’ Bags Bucks for Disney; Edgar Wright Takes a Big Swing With ‘The Running Man’
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19:44On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office and the surprising strength of “Predator: Badlands.” And Jordan Moreau details his profile of “The Running Man” writer-director Edgar Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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Dolores Robinson, Talent Agent | Trailblazing Hollywood Stories, Grit & Humor from a Living Legend
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1:08:00From a Philadelphia classroom to Malibu boardrooms, trailblazer Dolores Robinson unspools a life of firsts, grit, and sly humor on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence. The first Black female talent manager in film and television recounts launching LaVar Burton after Roots, guiding Martin Sheen post–Ap…
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SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Talks Jimmy Kimmel, Tilly Norwood, Bryan Cranston vs. Sora 2 and Microdrama Boom
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18:34On 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 microdrama as a mainstream format and more in Astin's first extended interview since he was elected president of SAG-AFTRA in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Cover Story: Tatiana Siegel on David Ellison’s America-First Overhaul of Paramount; Chris Willman on Palm Springs’ New Concert Hot Spot
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20:09On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Tatiana Siegel details Variety’s investigative report that asks a straightforward question: What Does David Ellison Want? And Chris Willman explains why he has fallen for a certain concert venue near Palm Springs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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How Cole Swindell Went From Luke Bryan’s Merch Guy to Hitmaker
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48:03Country hitmaker Cole Swindell joins Like A Farmer for a heartfelt conversation about life, music, and meaning. From New Dad Knowledge presented by CASE KNIVES to the story behind his smash hit “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” Cole shares how storytelling and living life has guided everything he does. He opens up about the emotion behind “Make Heave…
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AI Drives Big Tech Layoff Bloodbath; Indie Streamer Dropout Raises Price and Fans Cheer
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16:50On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler weighs in on the collision of AI and Big Tech jobs as layoff notices fly. And Jennifer Maas discusses the growth of indie streamer Dropout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Variety
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Box Office: What Went Wrong on 2025’s Worst Weekend; Mark Walter is the New King of L.A. Sports; Red Carpet Rundown With Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber
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17:52On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong after the year’s worst weekend at the box office. Cynthia Littleton reflects on the new king of L.A. Sports, Mark Walter. And Marc Malkin has a Just for Variety Red Carpet Rundown with Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Billy Stritch, Entertainer | Jazz Journeys, Cabaret Intimacy, and Stories from a Life Onstage
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52:50This Big Conversations, Little Bar episode spotlights a life steeped in swing, storytelling, and the American Songbook. Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome guest Billy Stritch who shares how a Houston kid with a portable cassette recorder became a New York mainstay—shaping shows, accompanying legends, and commanding intimate rooms like the Pur…
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Ariam and Yodit were joined by singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin. Tune in as Madison opens up about the making of her deeply personal sophomore album, SCORPIO. She also talks with the twins about her experience curating her NPR Tiny Desk set list, the story behind her collaboration with Tyler, The Creator on the song “Don’t You Worry Baby”, and mu…
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Profits or Bust: What to Expect for Media and Entertainment in Q4 and Beyond
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16:44On today's episode, Naveen Sarma, managing director of S&P Global and sector lead for U.S. media and telecom, unpacks his recent report on the second half of the year, which has some good news and some concerning news for Hollywood and related sectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Meet the Women Behind Power of Women’s Stunning Visuals; ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Gets ‘Disgusting’
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18:42On today's episode, Variety's Haley Kluge and Jennifer Dorn discuss how they produce Variety’s amazing Power of Women visuals year after year. And Marc Malkin brings us updates on Season 2 of “The Pitt” from stars Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Granny’s Got Game: The Virality of Didier Ranch, Who’s in the DMs?
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48:16Granny Bibbins and Gatlin Didier are in the barn and it’s a fun one. From Snoop Dogg and Dan Bilzerian sliding into Granny’s DMs to Gatlin’s Hollywood hustle, this episode covers it all: the Yellowstone Effect, John Wayne’s legacy, funny farm stories, and the secrets behind building the Didier Ranch brand. In our “Cut to the Chase” segment presente…
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What Might Await Sean Combs After Prison; Red Carpet Rundown With Hilary Duff
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13:11On today’s episode, Variety reporter Ethan Shanfeld discusses the unusual place in pop culture that Sean "Diddy" Combs occupies and what may await him upon his release from prison in May 2028. And Marc Malkin has fun with Hilary Duff in a Red Carpet Rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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