Awards Chatter

The beloved character actor of stage and screen reflects on being one of 10 kids born to Lebanese immigrants, the restless streak that led to his greatest successes and why, in his sixties, he's relishing new challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The revered stage and screen vet reflects on childhood tragedies, promising but aborted attempts to make it in Hollywood and now, at 74, starring on a hit HBO drama series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary three-time Oscar winner reflects on how Vietnam changed him and shaped his work, frustrations about being labeled a 'conspiracy nut' and why he wrote his acclaimed new memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beloved "children's troubadour" reflects on his own complicated childhood, what led him to trade in his dreams of being the next James Taylor to entertain toddlers and what his hopes are for #BelugaGrads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first woman of Asian descent ever nominated for the best drama actress Emmy reflects on race and affirmative action, why she gave up on film and spent a decade on 'Grey's Anatomy' and how, only years later, her first lead in a major project came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current dean of late-night TV hosts reflects on his 27 years in the format, his infamous experience with Jay Leno over 'The Tonight Show' and why since 2018 — when he shortened his TBS show and launched a podcast — he's been having the time of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best known for her Emmy-nominated work on 'When They See Us,' the veteran character actress reflects on what led her from Mississippi to Broadway to Hollywood, the highs and lows of her time in the biz and why she was so excited to play Dr. Mattie Moss Clark on Lifetime's hit TV movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The polarizing trailblazer who has had a front row seat to — and personally shaped — American history over the last 40 years lets loose about sexism, conspiracy theories and Trump (including how she'd fare against him if she was on the ballot in 2020 and whether he should be locked up). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most talented young performers in showbiz, who shot to stardom on the stage in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' reflects on that musical, playing his first screen lead for Ryan Murphy, singing his own songs for a Netflix special and the possibility of reprising the part of Evan in a movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most prolific and revered doc filmmakers of all time, who specializes in unearthing America's past, reflects on the childhood loss that inspired his desire to 'wake the dead,' the origins of 'the Ken Burns effect' and why race is a thread running through all of his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The creator of 'Black-ish' and its spinoffs reflects on race and class, #BlackLivesMatter and Juneteenth, and his unlikely journey from the streets to a $100 million Netflix deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grammy-nominated singer, fast-rising actress and outspoken activist discusses the killing of George Floyd, stepping away from alter ego after coming out as pansexual and, with her new TV show, maturing as a thespian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian comedian who shot to fame with her 2018 Netflix special 'Nanette' reflects on her rough road to comedy and self-discovery, how autism affects her life and work and how she tackled the daunting task of following her masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best known as Captain America, the Boston native reflects on the panic attacks that almost led him to abandon acting, repeatedly turning down Marvel before reconsidering and following eight years in the MCU with an Apple TV+ limited series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The A-list star of stage and screen reflects on her complicated relationship with acting, the burden and rewards of 'Scandal' and championing projects that matter through her production company. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”The hardest working man in show business,” according to The New York Times, reflects on his lifelong obsession with broadcasting, the weekend decision that changed his life and live TV's uncertain future. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Critics' Choice Award winner reflects on his intense approach to acting, his many years as a struggling actor and how a small part in 'The Big Short' led to the big opportunity to play Kendall Roy, one of the most complex characters on TV. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 23-year-old Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award nominee discusses her path to Hollywood, early breaks like 'Justified' and 'Short Term 12' and her work in 2019's comedy instant-classic 'Booksmart' and on Netflix's landmark limited series. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the great singer/songwriters, on the 25th anniversary of blockbuster debut album 'Pieces of You,' reflects on teenage homelessness, sudden success and the mindfulness techniques that helped her through thick and thin. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is an investor in more than 150 small businesses, an NBA team and an entertainment holding company, reflects on his remarkable rise from the middle class, his experience as a reality TV host and the coronavirus crisis. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices