Awards Chatter

Latest Episodes:

Danai Gurira - 'Eclipsed' Jun 08, 2016

Show notes

The actress/playwright explains why she calls herself a "Zimerican," how her part on 'The Walking Dead' relates to her plays about African women and what led Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o to her most acclaimed show yet — seven years ago.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerrod Carmichael - 'The Carmichael Show' Jun 06, 2016

Show notes

The 28-year-old co-creator, writer and star of NBC's acclaimed multi-camera comedy series reveals how his life changed in a Winston-Salem shoe store, why he turned down a part on 'New Girl' when he had no money and what it was like skewering Bill Cosby on the air after visiting him at his home.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie Odom, Jr. - 'Hamilton' Jun 05, 2016

Show notes

The Tony-nominated star of Broadway's biggest phenomenon in memory (he plays Aaron Burr) dishes on his debut at 17 in 'Rent,' how he got out of a 7-year TV show contract so he could do 'Hamilton' at The Public for $500 a week, why he and his castmates fought for profit-sharing when it became a hit and why he's not worried about what comes next.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Daniels - 'Blackbird' Jun 05, 2016

Show notes

The 61-year-old vet of stage and screen opens up about how 'Dumb & Dumber' saved his career, what it's like to get "Sorkin-ized" and why he's returned to a stage role, nine years after first playing it, even though it "guts" him eight times a week.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonys Actress Roundtable - Laura Benanti, Cynthia Erivo, Megan Hilty, Jessica Lange, Jessie Mueller, Lupita Nyong'o & Michelle Williams Jun 01, 2016

Show notes

Seven Broadway standouts — nominated for 'She Loves Me,' 'The Color Purple,' 'Noises Off,' 'Long Day's Journey Into Night,' 'Waitress,' 'Eclipsed' and 'Blackbird,' respectively — discuss the challenges and rewards of working on the Great White Way.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonys Actor Roundtable - Reed Birney, Alex Brightman, Danny Burstein, Gabriel Byrne, Jeff Daniels, Zachary Levi & Leslie Odom Jr. Jun 01, 2016

Show notes

Seven Broadway standouts — nominated for 'The Humans,' 'School of Rock,' 'Fiddler on the Roof,' 'Long Day's Journey Into Night,' 'Blackbird,' 'She Loves Me' and 'Hamilton,' respectively — discuss the challenges and rewards of working on the Great White Way.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Lollobrigida May 28, 2016

Show notes

The 87-year-old Italian legend dishes on her relationship with Howard Hughes, friendship with Marilyn Monroe and feud with Sophia Loren; why her husband turned down 'La Dolce Vita' for her; which director she'd un-retire for; and which 2016 American presidential candidate she loves.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara - 'Schitt's Creek' May 27, 2016

Show notes

The king and queen of improv comedy reflect on more than 40 years of friendship and collaboration; why she owes her career to Gilda Radner; how he almost wound up in 'Home Alone'; what it was like performing a song in-character at the Oscars; how they've wound up together on TV; and more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Lopez - 'Shades of Blue' May 25, 2016

Show notes

The 46-year-old icon, who is busier than ever, dishes on her famous figure ("Kind of broke that mold"), celebrity ("As I get older it bothers me more"), Bennifer and 'Gigli' ("It wasn't going to end me"), diva rep ("I carried this stigma with me") and the importance of 'Idol' ("They got to see the real me").

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Liotta - 'Shades of Blue' May 22, 2016

Show notes

The 61-year-old opens up about owing his career to Melanie Griffith, why he's never seen 'Field of Dreams,' how he got cast in 'Goodfellas,' why he's a bigger diva than J. Lo and how he feels about playing a bisexual ("I just put my big-boy — my pink big-boy — pants on and did what they asked me to do").

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices