Best Todd Crawford Podcasts (2024)

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What is Joe Biden Going to Do? Hollywood Wants Him Out 35:35

2h ago35:35

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From Hollywood to Washington, there’s one question everyone is asking: What is Joe Biden going to do? After Biden’s disastrous debate performance, prominent donors in Hollywood now want him to drop out of the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris or other prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom or Gretchen Whitmer. Considering the amount of m…

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Andrew McCarthy Reexamines the Impact of the Brat Pack in ‘Brats’ 29:57

23h ago29:57

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In the 1980s, a group of actors called the “Brat Pack” came to define a generation. Turns out, the term came from one sentence in a New York Magazine article. Now, 40 years later, one of those stars, Andrew McCarthy, is reevaluating the impact that description had in his new documentary Brats (on Hulu). “It just became the catchphrase.” In the film…

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Is Taylor Swift a Good Role Model for Young Girls? 42:23

1d ago42:23

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An op-ed written by John Mac Ghlionn titled “Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model” sent the internet into a tizzy over the weekend. Basically, it said Swift isn’t a good role model because she’s single, among other things. People started to text me, H. Alan Scott, about it because I work at Newsweek. So, I figured a response was in order. I invite…

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Trump vs. Biden: What Happened at That Presidential Debate and is Joe Biden OK? 39:56

5d ago39:56

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If you’re like basically every American today, you’re asking yourself, ‘What happened at that presidential debate and is Joe Biden ok?’ At least that’s what Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is asking himself. So today he’s joined by his colleague at Newsweek, Alex Backus (reporter and editor), to ask every question most Americans are asking after watching …

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S5 Ep 2: Balancing Act 27:00

6d ago27:00

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While Tara struggles to rescue the first starship survivor, Mr. Sinclair’s surprise encounter on campus raises suspicions about his recent activity.By Wonkybot

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Lupita Nyong’o Got Over Being a ‘Scaredy Cat’ for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ 26:11

11d ago26:11

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The trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (June 28) shows star Lupita Nyong’o carrying a cat around moments before New York City is overtaken by aliens. For Nyong’o, the scariest thing on set weren’t the aliens, but rather the cat in her arm. “I had a deadly fear of cats. I couldn’t be in the same room as cats. I would break out in tears.” Calling h…

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Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary' Has Finally Made Mary Todd Lincoln a Star 26:43

16d ago26:43

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It's rare for a piece of theater to become such a cult hit that it moves from downtown to Broadway, but that's exactly what's happening with Cole Escola's ‘Oh, Mary!’ For Escola, who previously was best known for their YouTube sketches and collaborations with Amy Sedaris, "it feels like I scored a goal for the home team." Oh, Mary! is an absurd com…

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The Partnership Economy will be back soon with new episodes 0:34

16d ago0:34

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The Partnership Economy by impact.com is going on a brief hiatus, but we’ll be back soon with new episodes. Stay tuned for more great conversations with the industry’s best and brightest partnership experts.By thepartnershipeconomy@gmail.com (David A. Yovanno and Todd Crawford)

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Kara Young is Making Tony History with 'Purlie Victorious' 31:56

17d ago31:56

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This year Kara Young broke a Tonys record, becoming the first Black person to receive three consecutive nominations and only the sixth person ever to do so. "It feels special that the third [nomination] is historical, but more historical in the sense that it's civil rights activist Ossie Davis' words that are being activated and recognized." Young'…

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Chace Crawford Absurdly Shatters the Pretty Boy Image on ‘The Boys’ 25:51

22d ago25:51

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What happens when superheroes turn evil? That’s the question ‘The Boys,’ based on a series of graphic novels, sets out to answer. “They’ve done such a good job of having the essence of these really insane comics, while also making them palatable for TV,” Chace Crawford, who plays superhero The Deep, says about the Prime Video original series, now i…

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Comedian Ian Karmel Comes to Terms with His Inner Fat Kid 37:58

27d ago37:58

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When you’ve been a fat kid, a little bit of that fat kid stays with you, no matter if you stay fat or not. But how to cope with that? Well, that’s exactly what comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Alisa Karmel, PsyD, aim to tackle in their poignant memoir T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People (June 11). “I’ve seen so of…

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Pride at the Movies with the Academy Museum and Jawbreaker’s Darren Stein 55:30

29d ago55:30

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If you’re anything like Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott, you prefer to show your pride during Pride month in a dark movie theater watching a great film. Well, the Academy Museum in Los Angeles has everything you need to do exactly that. This summer the Academy has a full program dedicated to Pride, showcasing landmark queer films. On today’s episode, H. A…

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Aligning Partnerships Through a Shared Purpose with Dan Armstrong, EVP of Distributed Commerce at Ticketmaster 35:18

1M ago35:18

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In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Dan Armstrong, the EVP of Distributed Commerce at Ticketmaster. An expert on partnerships and eCommerce strategy, Dan has been driving real innovation in the live ticketing industry for a decade. He’s passionate about the importance of storytelling and uncovering the shared purpose that keeps his te…

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S5 Ep 1: Impact 25:05

1M ago25:05

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The Season 5 premiere picks up with the aftermath of the starship crash carrying Tara, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic and other Power U crew members. Who survives? Who doesn’t? Meanwhile, in the chamber below Power U, Ajix Edavene’s plans to unleash the Sphere of Souls hits a supernatural snag.By Wonkybot

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Blakely Thornton is Your Pop Culture Whisperer 29:37

1M ago29:37

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Do you ever have that moment where you’re scrolling through Instagram and you come across a profile so perfectly suits your taste? One that leaves you asking, ‘How am I just discovering this account?’ That’s exactly what happened to Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott when he came across Blakely Thornton’s account. Thornton, who calls himself a pop culture an…

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For Maya Hawke's New Album 'Chaos Angel,' It's All About the Lyrics 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Maya Hawke wears many hats: actor, writer, singer. But for Hawke, everything comes down to words. "I just see myself as a person who likes to try to tell stories, who's in love with language." She's doing that with several recent projects, including her third album ‘Chaos Angel’ (May 31). "I don't respond to vibes really," she says. Instead, she fo…

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Why You Need to Watch Dropout with Sam Reich and Paul Robalino 34:03

1M ago34:03

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Did you know there’s a streaming service solely dedicated to comedy? It’s true, and it’s called Dropout. Did you also know it’s ad free? Yep! Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott spoke with Dropout’s CEO and host of ‘Game Changer,’ Sam Reich, and Dropout’s Director of Development, Paul Robalino, about Dropout’s origins (it was previously CollegeHumor), where i…

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Chatting with the Survivor 46 Winner, Kenzie Petty, and Runner-Up's Charlie Davis and Ben Katzman 42:21

1M ago42:21

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We have a winner for Survivor 46, and it’s Kenzie Petty! Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott chats with Kenzie and the runner-up's Charlie Davis and Ben Katzman about this wild season filled with twists, turns, and a pretty contentious jury. (And yes, we talked about Taylor Swift with Charlie too, because we had to.) Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the…

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Jacob Anderson on the 'Darker' Season Two of 'Interview with the Vampire' 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Anne Rice’s novel ‘Interview With the Vampire’ has a rabid fan base, intensely protective of the story and any adaptations of it. Thankfully for Jacob Anderson, who plays Louis de Pointe du Lac in the AMC original series based on Rice’s novel, the fans seem to be on board. “I do get a sense that people feel like we did right by the characters.” Now…

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Why Consumers Buy Products from People, Not Brands with Jeanette Okwu, Managing Director at Scale Digital and CEO at Beyondinfluence 33:36

1M ago33:36

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In this episode, host Todd Crawford dives into the creator economy with his guest Jeanette Okwu, the founder and CEO of Berlin-based creator marketing agency Beyondinfluence. Jeanette founded the influencer and brand ambassador marketing agency to help her clients break into the next wave of marketing and drive growth. Todd and Jeanette discuss sta…

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Monét X Change Is Changing the Game When It Comes to Drag Music 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Monét X Change is unlike any other drag queen to come out of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ and that’s because her talents go so far beyond just drag. Sure, you may know her as the first queen of color to win RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars or from her crazy popular podcast Sibling Rivalry, which she co-hosts with her drag sister, Bob The Drag Queen. But now y…

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Michelle Buteau Proves You Can Strike It Big at Any Age With 'Zero Apologies' 32:01

2M ago32:01

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Michelle Buteau is proof that you can strike it big anytime. At 46, she's out with her new film Babes (May 17), she has a hit Netflix series based on her memoir Survival of the Thickest and is the first woman to film a comedy special at Radio City Music Hall. She says there's this idea you should "have it all figured out by 40, you should be doing …

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Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford on the 2024 Revised Player's Handbook For D&D 19:54

2M ago19:54

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Game Director Jeremy Crawford and Creative Director Chris Perkins talk with host Todd Kenreck about what it is like to be putting the finishing touches on the new Player's Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons.By Dungeons & Dragons

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Nikki Glaser’s ‘Someday You’ll Die’ Pushes All the Right Buttons 38:24

2M ago38:24

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Comedian Nikki Glaser never wants to offend. “I never want to say offensive or raunchy [things] or push the envelope, because that speaks to some kind of comedian who wants to rile people up,” Glaser told Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott. Instead, on her new HBO comedy special Someday You’ll Die (May 11), she wants to hit you with “honest and really funny,…

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Mr. John Crawford & the Importance of Family 21:02

2M ago21:02

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Welcome to the seventh episode of bOLDer People! In this episode, guest host, and former bOLDer People Producer, Leah Flake invites John Crawford into the studio. John is a retired engineer who now spends his time working in record preservation. He and his wife, Sherry, volunteer to digitize historical records, to make them available to the public …

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Chris Pine’s ‘Poolman’ Has a Singular Message: Joy 32:35

2M ago32:35

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What do you do when Hollywood wants you to be one thing, but you have a wholly different outlook about yourself? For Chris Pine, breaking the mold of expectations meant creating the new film Poolman (May 10). “Believe it or not, it’s probably the most personal thing I’ve ever made.” And it should be, considering he not only stars in it as Darren Ba…

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Why Content Partnerships are Still Important in the Age of SEO with Jennifer Bentz, VP of Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships at Resident Home 32:30

2M ago32:30

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Jennifer Bentz is VP of Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships at Resident Home, a company that owns famous mattress brands like Nectar and DreamCloud. Jenn wasn’t always in the mattress space, and has over two decades of experience across industries, experiencing the evolution of affiliates and partnerships. Jenn and Todd discuss focusing on al…

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Hannah Einbinder Knows Everything Is Because of ‘Hacks’ 27:47

2M ago27:47

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After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Max-original Emmy Award-winning series ‘Hacks’ is back. And Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava, the comedy writer to legendary—and difficult—stand-up comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), used the time off to figure out how to be a person again. “I went on the road, I did stand-up, but I kind of had to fill in the rest …

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Acapulco’s Eugenio Derbez on How He Had to ‘Reinvent Himself’ 20:27

2M ago20:27

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For Eugenio Derbez, making the transition from being one of Mexico’s most recognizable faces in comedy to the American market was not easy. “We don’t laugh at the same things. Humor in Mexico and in the U.S. is completely different. I had to reinvent myself,” Derbez told Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott. He’s done a good job of reinventing himself because …

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The Impact of Drag with Sasha Velour and Latrice Royale from HBO Max’s ‘We’re Here’ 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Because of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ drag has exploded. But what is often lost with all this drag we’re seeing on our televisions are the stories from small-town America, what’s really happening in cities that are sometimes overlooked and where, often, these “drag bans” are popping up. That’s where HBO Max’s ‘We’re Here’ comes in. ‘We’re Here’ shows dr…

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The State of Reality TV with Kate Casey 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Reality TV has changed the landscape of not only television, but also pop culture. Its impact can be felt in every aspect of our lives, and—as some would argue—its impact may have even led to the election of former President Donald Trump. That’s a huge impact. (Or should we say, ‘yuge.’) Considering this, what is the state of reality TV? Where are …

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Connecting with your Audience Beyond Viral Trends with Marcel Floruss, Creator, Founder of One Dapper Street and Creative Director of Aetos Apparel 33:18

2M ago33:18

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When Marcel Floruss started his blog in 2013, it was because he had a passion for men’s apparel and fashion. Over the following years, he has built a massive audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube- with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube alone. He and host Dave Yovanno discuss Marcel’s journey as a creator, his connection with his audience an…

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Top 3 Sapphira Cristál, Nymphia Wind and Plane Jane (and UK’s Tia Kofi, Because She’s a Winner Baby) 49:49

3M ago49:49

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If you’re a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, then this episode of the Parting Shot podcast is for you. Not only will Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott be chatting with the season 16 top three finalists Sapphira Cristál, Nymphia Wind and Plane Jane, he’ll also chat with Q and Tia Kofi, who was just recently crowned the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the Worl…

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The Secret to Being an ADHD Whisperer with Penn and Kim Holderness 37:51

3M ago37:51

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Penn and Kim Holderness are widely celebrated for their entertaining viral parody videos (singing included!) on topics ranging from parenting and helping kids with homework and masking up for the pandemic (to the tune of the Hamilton soundtrack) to “stupid” healthy habits and everything in between. Now, Penn and Kim are tackling a serious subject c…

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Chris Perfetti Knows How Special ‘Abbott Elementary’ Is 25:28

3M ago25:28

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If you’re one of the millions of Americans singing the praises of ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary,’ fear not, they’ve heard you. “We love to hear it,” says Chris Perfetti, who plays Jacob Hill on the Emmy-winning sitcom about teachers at a Philadelphia public school. As for the show’s success, “it’s everything I’ve dreamt of as an actor.” For Perfetti, fi…

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Proving Value to the C-Suite with Kerry Curran, former Chief Growth Officer at Gen 3 32:10

3M ago32:10

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Welcome back to the Partnership Economy podcast! We‘re starting Season 5 off strong, welcoming Kerry Curran, the former Chief Growth Officer at Gen3 Marketing, the oldest and largest affiliate specialty agency in the world. Kerry is a veteran of the marketing and partnerships space with over 17 years of experience and insights that she brings to th…

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Alex Edelman on Making Hate Funny in ‘Just For Us’ 29:05

3M ago29:05

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A Jew accidentally stumbles upon a gathering of white nationalists. For most, this would be a cause for concern, but for Alex Edelman it’s an opportunity for a hit one-man comedy show. “I always wanted to be a stand-up. I always thought that stand-up was the most fun, cool, delightful thing.” Edelman’s new HBO comedy special Just for Us (April 6) f…

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Gillian Anderson on ‘Scoop’ and the ‘Badass’ Women She Loves to Portray 28:52

3M ago28:52

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If there’s one thing that’s true about Gillian Anderson, it’s that she isn’t afraid of a challenge. And that’s exactly what she’s doing in her new film, tackling the role of journalist Emily Maitlis in Netflix’s ‘Scoop’ (April 5), which documents the team behind the bombshell 2019 BBC interview with Prince Andrew over his involvement with Jeffrey E…

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The Partnership Economy is Back! 2:09

3M ago2:09

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Season 5 of The Partnership Economy is here! We’re diving right back into interviews with leaders from all sides of the ever-evolving partnerships industry and answering the question on every marketer’s mind - how do I reach the modern consumer? Join your hosts, Todd and Dave, on April 9th for Season 5! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.…

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Jane Lynch on The Weakest Link, Glee and Best in Show 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Comedy legend Jane Lynch stops by to talk with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about hosting ‘The Weakest Link,’ and she looks back at some her iconic performances in ‘Glee,’ ‘Best in Show,’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ Honestly, the story she shares about Jennifer Coolidge is just everything. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we …

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Ramy Youssef Finds the ‘Magic’ in ‘Living on a Prayer’ 27:28

4M ago27:28

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Describing Ramy Youssef’s work isn’t easy, because the multi-hyphenated talent refuses to settle on just one thing. “I feel really inspired to connect in the way that it makes sense.” That started out with stand-up, but has since morphed into acting, writing, directing and producing. The New Jersey native’s next endeavor, right on the heels of his …

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Tobias Menzies on How ‘Manhunt’ Shows How ‘Fragile Democracies Can Be’ 23:09

4M ago23:09

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How much do we really know about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln? That’s a question Tobias Menzies hopes to answer in Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’ (March 15). “The thing that really struck me was the newness of the nation, that it wasn’t really all knitted together properly, it was still so raw.” Menzies plays Edwin Stanton, the U.S. Secret…

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Regina King Is Here to Make Sure You Know About Shirley Chisholm 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Bringing the life story of activist Shirley Chisholm to screen wasn’t an easy task for Regina King. “This has been a labor of love. My sister [Reina] and I have been at this for close to 15 years now.” Netflix’s Shirley (March 22) focuses on Chisholm’s long shot 1972 presidential campaign after she became the first Black woman elected to Congress. …

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James Marsden Has Embraced His Genre-Shifting Career 35:44

4M ago35:44

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James Marsden is good at keeping fans on their toes. Following his Emmy-nominated success with ‘Jury Duty,’ Marsden has three very different projects in 2024, the first being Michael Keaton’s ‘Knox Goes Away’ (March 15). “I like to take opportunities that are very different tone, and this was just like, ‘Wow, you’re in the company of great people h…

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EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Winner (or Winners?) of ‘The Traitors’ 25:04

4M ago25:04

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Well, the day has arrived, we have a winner of season two of Peacock’s ‘The Traitors.’ Or is it winners? Well, you’ll just have to listen to Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott talk exclusively with them. (You see how we’re intentionally not revealing their name or names? You’re welcome!) Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to cat…

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Annette Bening Exudes Dark Comedy Excellence in Peacock’s ‘Apples Never Fall’ 31:57

4M ago31:57

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Understanding the balance between dark comedy and mystery is a unique quality of Annette Bening, which she puts to good use in Peacock’s limited series Apples Never Fall (March 14), based on Liane Moriarty’s book. “Everybody has a secret, and that’s fun.” Bening plays Joy Delaney, the matriarch of a seemingly perfect family who suddenly disappears.…

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Gayle King Is Not Just Oprah’s Best Friend, She’s America’s Best Friend 27:16

4M ago27:16

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Whatever you do, don’t call Gayle King an icon. “Diana Ross, to me, is an icon.” Fair. But one moniker she is fine with is America’s best friend. “I’ll take that as a compliment. I like that.” And it fits, considering her many titles: center anchor of CBS Mornings, editor at large of Oprah Daily, co-host of CNN’s King Charles. “If I get five [hours…

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Survivor 46 and Jeff Probst’s Controversial Comments About It with Rob Cesternino 29:36

4M ago29:36

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A new season of CBS’ Survivor is upon us, and former player Rob Cesternino stopped by to talk with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about the new season, his recent chat with Jeff Probst, and his crazy popular podcast Rob Has a Podcast. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you’re there, subs…

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Grace Helbig is Ready to Talk About the Cancer 55:15

4M ago55:15

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YouTube star Grace Helbig talks with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and everything she’s learned since. Grace and H. Alan have been friends for years, but one thing they never thought they’d have in common would be cancer. They chat about that, what it was like to go to the same chemo center in Beverly Hills, and …

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Carrie Preston is Ready for Her Quirky Spotlight in CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’ 27:37

5M ago27:37

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Carrie Preston is ready to step into the spotlight. The Emmy-winning veteran character actress will helm the title role in Elsbeth on CBS (February 29), playing Elsbeth Tascioni, a character she originated 14 years ago on The Good Wife and its spinoff The Good Fight. “When this part came along, what was happening on the page was so extraordinary fo…

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