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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II + Avoiding Another Hollywood Disaster
Craig Mazin Talks 'Sheep Detectives,' 'The Last of Us' and Rooming With Ted Cruz
All 'Devil Wears Prada 2' With Aline Brosh McKenna
Linda Cardellini + 'Hacks' and 'Euphoria' Return
The World Isn't Ready for Leslie Jones at a 10
Olivia Munn + A Shot of Box Office Optimism
Actress Olivia Munn, star of Apple TV's 'Your Friends and Neighbors' pipes in to discuss why shea nearly quitting acting and how one of her best lessons came from an experience with a very bad director. But first, Mia Galuppo joins to talk about the 2026 films most likely to keep people going to theaters after the success of 'Project Hail Mary.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julio Torres' Color Commentary + Reassessing TV Reboot Culture
Filmmaker, stand-up and former 'SNL' writer Julio Torres talks about sharing his 'Color Theories' in a new HBO special, getting heckled in the Hamptons and his potential amusement park with Tilda Swinton. That's after Dan Fienberg and Mikey debate TV reboots — or are they revivals? — with an analysis of Buffy's demise and a game of FMK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Project Hail Mary's Drew Goddard + Why The Comeback Is Back (Again)
Drew Goddard, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind The Martian, has another space-set epic in Project Hail Mary. He talks about writing the script with a massive budget in mind and his ABC hit High Potential. That's after THR senior writer Chris Gardner and Mikey break down the history of Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback — and why it's back on HBO after a 12-year break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Urie + The Oscar Ballot Cheat Sheet
Shrinking actor Michael Urie opens up about being the only Broadway actor not on the Gilded Age and legacy of Ugly Betty; That's after Vanity Fair's Rebecca Ford helps Mikey construct a mostly fool-proof ballot for your Oscar pool. #BRAZIL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Scream' Filmmaker Kevin Williamson + The Peacock Report Card
Kevin Williamson pipes in to talk about returning to the franchise with Scream 7, his biggest hits and working with the late James Van Der Beek. And, now that The Traitors and The Olympics are over, Daniel Fienberg joins Mikey to discuss what exactly is happening over on Peacock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Love Story' Creator on Our Kennedy Obsession + Scream 7 Expectations
Connor Hines, showrunner of 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette,' joins to talk about the challenges of casting and executing his buzzy FX drama. That's after reporter Ashley Cullins, author of 'Your Favorite Scary Movie,' joins Mikey to dig into the history of the Scream franchise before its movie No. 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Tomlinson Takes Us to Church + Survivor at 50 Seasons
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson digs into the evolution of her stand-up with Netflix special Prodigal Daughter and her two-year tenure as a late-night host. But first, David Canfield returns to help Mikey understand allure (and Applebee's references) of CBS' Survivor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paula Pell’s Journey From SNL to Scene Stealer + Awards Season’s Obligatory Scandal
Legendary comedy writer Paula Pell talks about her evolution from mothering sketch comedians to acting (Girls5Eva and, now, The Burbs) after Mia Galuppo joins to discuss that Marty Supreme speed bump and the history of messy Oscar campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherry Cola Goes to Therapy + Charli XCX's Endless Brat Summer
Actress and comedian Sherry Cola discusses the perks of therapy — both in real life and on the new season of Shrinking. That's after David Canfield joins Mikey to live in Charli XCX's The Moment and examine the pop-star-to-Hollywood pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judd Apatow on His New Mel Brooks Documentary + Sundance, Then and Now
Mia Galuppo mines the storied history of the Sundance Film Festival — Weinstein hitting screenwriters! Near plane crashes! Golden retrievers! — ahead of its last go in Park City; and Mikey interviews Judd Apatow about his new documentary (Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!), the late Rob Reiner and the state of the studio comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nia DaCosta Talks Building The Bone Temple + Bridger Winegar on the Greek Tragedy of RHOSLC
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta pipes in from London to talk about her spin on the 28 Years Later franchise — just don't call them zombies! — after I Said No Gifts host Bridger Winegar pays a visit to discuss pressing Utah-set reality TV news and the state of comedy writing in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Softer Side of Josh Charles + Heated Rivalry Has Everyone More than Just Hot and Bothered
Actor Josh Charles swings by to discuss his new series, Best Medicine, and growing up on camera, after Lacey Rose joins Mikey to talk about the significance of Canadian hockey drama Heated Rivalry's surreal run atop the HBO Max charts and why it won't be part of the Emmy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simu Liu Will Build His Own James Bond + The Great Tom Cruise Christmas Cake Taste Off
Actor Simu Liu opens up about his Hollywood learning curve, racism in casting and his new spy series after a quorum of Hollywood Reporter staffers debate the merits (and cost) of the L.A. cake that Tom Cruise famously gifts his friends and associates every Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robby Hoffman Will Joke About Anything... If It's Funny; Plus, Golden Globes Themes and Flukes
Comedian and actor Robby Hoffman, closing out a very good year with her Netflix special Wake Up, talks poverty, the irrelevance of political correctness and how she'd fare on The Traitors. That's after THR's David Canfield joins to debate the good and the bad of The Golden Globes and Mikey offers an obligatory take on the Warner Bros. sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SNL's Sarah Sherman Gets Gross (In a Good Way); Plus, Why Are We So Obsessed With Gwyneth?
Comedian Sarah Sherman visits to talk about her wild new HBO special (Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh), John Waters core and being SNL's resident weirdo, after Lacey Rose and Mikey debate how Gwyneth Paltrow became a cultural obsession as the Goop goddess returns to acting in Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wicked Screenwriter Dana Fox Wishes She Sang This Interview — and Stranger Things is (Finally) Back!i
Wicked: For Good screenwriter Dana Fox discusses the movie musical's conclusion, the necessity of rom-coms and her Little House on the Prairie reboot... after Mia Galuppo joins Mikey to debate awards season movie-going priorities and Mikey yells about the long wait for Stranger Things season five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rhea Seehorn Can Keep a Secret... And Is Every Woman in Utah on Reality TV?
Rhea Seehorn discusses 'Pluribus,' reuniting with Vince Gilligan and vending machine tutorial videos. But first, Mia Galuppo joins Mikey to ponder reality TV's current obsession with the women of Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leanne Morgan Loves Erewhon Chicken, Plus Kim Kardashian's Krash Kourse in TV Kriticism
Leanne Morgan discusses Dollywood, L.A. Costco anonymity and flirting with Pedro Pascal... after Mikey digests the wild press tour (and unprecedentedly bad reviews) for Kim Kardashian and Ryan Murphy's All's Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rachel Sennott, 'Welcome to Derry' and Halloween TV
Rachel Sennott on 'I Love LA' and advice from fellow It girls; plus, 'Welcome to Derry' and a conversation about spooky TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How 'Nobody Wants This' Went From Near-Implosion to Cultural Obsession; Phoebe Robinson on Girl-Bossing, Podcasting and Thirsty Thursdays
THR's Lacey Rose joins Mikey to break down the success of Netflix's buzzy hit, 'Nobody Wants This' and Phoebe Robinson on her new YouTube comedy special, 'I Don't Wanna Work Anymore' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm Having an Episode - COMING SOON
trailerEach week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Fond Farewell
Thanks for the memories, Friends of the 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paramount Woes, USA Grows and … the Hot Dog Wars (Yes, Really)
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:06) Paramount Global sale dead (10:52) What’s Up With… USA Network (19:38) Hot Dog Wars (yes, really) (31:45) Critic's Corner (40:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Should the Emmys do With ‘The Bear’? We Have an Idea
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:03) Baldwins to TLC (6:27) Mailbag (17:05) ATX TV Festival wrap up (37:36) Critic's Corner (44:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘We Are Lady Parts’ Creator on Scaling Up in Season 2
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:37) Hacks! (6:02) June TV preview (13:27) Showrunner Spotlight: Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts) (21:31) Critic's Corner (48:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CW, Freevee and Brands That Could Have Been
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:07) RIP, The CW (13:08) RIP, Freevee (26:33) Mailbag (45:37) Critic's Corner (58:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Upfronts 2024 Wrap Up Edition
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:44) Upfronts: Amazon and Netflix (13:25) Upfronts: Everyone else (35:55) Sportsball! (1:05:16) Critic's Corner (1:13:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Big Week for Netflix’s Live Efforts
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:09) Streaming bundles (09:43) The Office returns (17:23) Netflix’s live efforts (26:07) Critic's Corner (40:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CBS Takes a Victory Lap Amid Paramount Global Uncertainty
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:33) Paramount CEO out (08:24) CBS fall schedule (13:09) May TV preview (28:22) Critic's Corner (37:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 258State of Broadcast Special Episode
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:09) State of Broadcast (08:12) 2024-25 Season Preview (13:29) Broadcast Pilots (18:25) Critic's Corner (23:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Finale Stick the Landing?
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:24) Reboots Nobody Wanted (09:13) Dan’s Reality Roundup (18:59) Series in Review: Curb Your Enthusiasm w/ Alan Sepinwall (33:36) Critic's Corner (53:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caitlin Clark a Slam Dunk for March Madness Ratings
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (03:43) March Madness (10:28) Mailbag (17:17) Critic's Corner (34:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 253What’s Up with ‘Euphoria’ and Ronna McDaniel?
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:09) Euphoria delayed (15:22) Ronna McDaniel controversy (23:47) April TV preview (31:58) Critic's Corner (39:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 252Danai Gurira on Writing a ‘Walking Dead’ Love Story
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:51) Showrunner Spotlight: Danai Gurira/The Walking Dead (14:54) Critic's Corner (50:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 251Why Netflix Is Getting Into the Ring With Mike Tyson and Jake Paul
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:58) Netflix and sports (09:22) Freeform’s new strategy (18:34) Oscars preview (24:01) Critic's Corner (40:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 250The Kings on Launching 'Elsbeth,' Ending 'Evil'
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:14) Big week in series orders (07:22) March TV preview (09:23) Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King (CBS’ “Elsbeth”) (33:44) Critic's Corner (1:10:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 249Amy Schumer on Making a Deeply Personal (and Timely) Second Season of 'Life & Beth'
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (0:58) Network check-up: Freevee (15:30) Colbert and Oliver returns (23:38) Amy Schumer interview (33:46) Critic's Corner (1:02:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 248Why the TV Industry’s Contraction May Not Be a Bad Thing
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:12) Super Bowl (6:51) Peak TV update (21:20) Karey Burke interview (29:18) Critic's Corner (1:00:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 247Making Sense of the New Sports Super-Streamer
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:50) Super Sports Streamer (11:09) SNL backlash (27:39) Mailbag (35:20) Critic's Corner (59:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 246A Deep Dive Conversation About Streaming and Ads
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:38) Streaming With Ads (10:23) February TV Preview (30:34) Next on Netflix (40:44) Critic's Corner (48:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 245Is Jon Stewart’s Return Good for ‘The Daily Show’?
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:56) Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show (10:32) Netflix’s $5B WWE deal (19:26) Paramount suitors (27:38) Critic's Corner (35:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 244Breaking Down the Emmys (and Finale Mania)
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:35) Emmys winners (11:38) Emmys telecast (23:10) Season in Review: Fargo, For All Mankind, The Curse (38:57) Critic's Corner (1:24:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 243The Emmys Preview Episode
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (0:51) The Mandalorian goes to the movies (5:10) Peak TV Contraction (10:57) Emmys preview (21:56) Critic's Corner (47:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 2422024 TV Preview
Top 3 of the Week: Headlines (4:39) 2024 Preview (12:22) Critic's Corner (38:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 241The Best (and Worst) TV of 2023
Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (3:37) Netflix's data dump (7:07) Best TV of 2023 (23:33) Worst TV of 2023 (1:27:51) Critic's Corner (1:43:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices