Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated
Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of
Netflix’s “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong’s
HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple
TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker.






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Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated
Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of
Netflix’s “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong’s
HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple
TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker.


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"Awards Circuit," hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.

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Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of Netflix’s “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong’s HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker.

Ramy Youssef (“Mountainhead”/ “#1 Happy Family USA”); Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”)

“Top Chef” host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her “helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this year could potentially have multiple winners. Will all five nominees take home an Emmy, or just one? And here’s where things stand right now in the limited/anthology race (“Beef” vs. “DTF: St. Louis”) and comedy (“Widow’s Bay” vs. “Hacks”). 

&ldquo;Top Chef&rdquo; host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her &ldquo;helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.&rdquo; Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this year could potentially have multiple winners. Will all five nominees take home an Emmy, or just one? And here&rsquo;s where things stand right now in the limited/anthology race (&ldquo;Beef&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;DTF: St. Louis&rdquo;) and comedy (&ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;Hacks&rdquo;).&nbsp;

How Many Variety Series Will Win an Emmy This Year?; Also, “Top Chef” Host Kristen Kish How the People Around Her 'Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self'

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how “Widow’s Bay” has become the comedy frontrunner.

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo&rsquo;s &ldquo;Tucci in Italy,&rdquo; including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next &mdash; and it&rsquo;s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how &ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; has become the comedy frontrunner.

'Widow’s Bay’ Has the Momentum, and Here's Why It Could Win Best Comedy; Also, “Tucci in Italy” Star Stanley Tucci on Why He Hasn’t Moved There

“Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs (also co-creator and exec producer) on the show’s record-breaking Emmy nominations, whether there will ever be a Jimmy/Kayla spinoff, and what they’re up to next. Also on the roundtable, Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu joins us to talk about her summer TV picks and her take on this year’s Emmy nominations.

&ldquo;Hacks&rdquo; stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs (also co-creator and exec producer) on the show&rsquo;s record-breaking Emmy nominations, whether there will ever be a Jimmy/Kayla spinoff, and what they&rsquo;re up to next. Also on the roundtable, Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu joins us to talk about her summer TV picks and her take on this year&rsquo;s Emmy nominations.

Variety TV Critic Picks on What to Watch This Summer; Also, “Hacks” Star Hannah Einbinder and Star/Exec Producer Paul W. Downs on Their Next Projects — and If a Spinoff Could Ever Happen

Ramy Youssef (“Mountainhead”/ “#1 Happy Family USA”); Forest Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”)

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