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'Awards Chatter' is a podcast that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business.
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- 5 days ago1h 18m
Jordan Firstman - 'Club Kid' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the breakout multi-hyphenate reflects on the breakup that blew up his personal and professional life, but after which he began to find success; his mixed-feelings about his early work on social media (COVID-era publicist for banana bread) and TV ('English Teacher' and 'I Love LA'); and what inspired him to write, direct and star in a film about a party promoter who stays too long at the party (which became a sensation at and the year's biggest sale out of Cannes — $17 million). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago59 min
Aaron Sorkin - 'The Social Reckoning' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival, the legendary playwright/screenwriter-turned-director reflects on the art of writing great opening and courtroom scenes, the challenges and frustrations of directing, and what it was like revisiting the topic of Facebook 16 years after 'The Social Network.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 31m
Inde Navarrette - 'Obsession' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the 25-year-old actress, who shot to the top of Hollywood's A-list after her $750,000 indie horror flick grossed more than $500 million, reflects on her path to the role of Nikki Freeman; the making of the film, including scenes that were shot but cut; how she is processing sudden fame; and details about what's next, including the role of Rogue in Marvel's reboot of 'X-Men.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 6, 20261h 17m
Andrew Scott - 'Elsinore'
The gifted Irish actor best known for 'Sherlock,' 'Fleabag,' 'Ripley' and 'All of Us Strangers' reflects on how a childhood lisp led him to acting; the impact on his career of his 2013 decision to publicly come out as gay; how he handled the sudden interest in him after playing the "hot priest" opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge; and why he was so drawn to the story of 'Chariots of Fire' actor Ian Charleson that he signed on not only to play the man in 'Elsinore' but also to produce that film about the remarkable final chapter of Charleson's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 5, 20261h 36m
John Leguizamo - 'The Odyssey' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the veteran character actor and activist for Latino representation in Hollywood reflects on how he discovered comedy and acting; the challenges of breaking into the biz as a Latino in the '90s, and how they led him to make six solo stage shows; and why it means so much to him to be a part of Christopher Nolan's non-traditionally-cast epic, for which his performance as Eumaeus has garnered him raves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 24, 20261h 7m
Penélope Cruz - 'La Bola Negra,' 'Bunker' & 'The Invite' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at 1 Hotel Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival, the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar reflects on her path to acting and Pedro Almodóvar, building a career on both sides of the Atlantic, and how she crafted award-worthy performances in no fewer than three 2026 films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 22, 20261h 24m
Rhea Seehorn - 'Pluribus' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the revered Emmy-nominated actress reflects on how a decade of unsuccessful auditions paved the way for her casting on 'Better Call Saul,' how she reacted to learning that Vince Gilligan had written 'Pluribus' for her, and why playing Carol Sturka on that hit Apple TV show is both the most challenging and rewarding job she has ever had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 21, 20261h 13m
Nick Offerman - 'Death by Lightning' & 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'
The consummate character actor reflects on how he landed and approached his star-making part of Ron Swanson on the comedy series 'Parks and Recreation,' why he relished playing a dramatic part on 'The Last of Us' en route to an Emmy, and how he tackled the two parts for which he's Emmy-nominated this year: a corrupt drunk who winds up as vice president and a former pro wrestler/recovering addict trying to reconnect with his daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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