“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.

"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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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

“The Pitt” star, executive producer and director Noah Wyle — Emmy-nominated three times this year — discusses the wild fan reaction to Season 2 and Dr. Robby’s storyline, as well as how “The Pitt” is showing how to keep production jobs in Los Angeles. But first, the Roundtable looks at the TV Academy’s decision to move five categories out of the Emmy telecast and the debate over whether this will make a difference in producing a more entertaining ceremony.

&ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo; star, executive producer and director Noah Wyle &mdash; Emmy-nominated three times this year &mdash; discusses the wild fan reaction to Season 2 and Dr. Robby&rsquo;s storyline, as well as how &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo; is showing how to keep production jobs in Los Angeles. But first, the Roundtable looks at the TV Academy&rsquo;s decision to move five categories out of the Emmy telecast and the debate over whether this will make a difference in producing a more entertaining ceremony.

TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby

On another all-Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the team opens by discussing their World Cup fever — and apologizing to Jazz for the nail-biter loss of her England team to Argentina. We then dive into burning Emmy questions, including the potential spoilers in the drama and comedy races (it's probably "The Pitt" and "Hacks," but there are a few backup contenders) and we look at some of the supporting races where one show dominates — do the contenders all cancel each other out? Much more!

On another all-Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the team opens by discussing their World Cup fever &mdash; and apologizing to Jazz for the nail-biter loss of her England team to Argentina. We then dive into burning Emmy questions, including the potential spoilers in the drama and comedy races (it's probably "The Pitt" and "Hacks," but there are a few backup contenders) and we look at some of the supporting races where one show dominates &mdash; do the contenders all cancel each other out? Much more!

Who Are the Emmy Category Spoilers? When One Show Dominates a Category, Who Wins? And Other Burning Emmy Questions

The 78th Emmy nominations are in, and the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable dissects the winners, snubs and surprises. At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys host Mariska Hargitay? That, and a lot more! 

The 78th Emmy nominations are in, and the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable dissects the winners, snubs and surprises. At 25 noms, is &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo; heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is &ldquo;Hacks&rdquo; a shoo-in? What happened to &ldquo;Half Man&rdquo;? How did &ldquo;Dancing With the Stars&rdquo; end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys host Mariska Hargitay? That, and a lot more!

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

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