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Each 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.
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Adam Conover Worries For Sexually Repressed Straight Men
Stand-up and serial demystifier Adam Conover sidles up for a chat about forcing himself to get personal on stage after the end of a 15-year relationship, the…
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Zainab Johnson Has the Ideal Hype Woman in Michelle Obama
The comedian and actress pops in to discuss how the Obamas came to produce her latest special, what she learned while becoming a gun owner and how one…
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Heather McMahan Finds the Comedy in Her Cancellation
The stand-up is back with her latest special, By a Thread, and on IHAE to spill on pissing off the golf manosphere, taking bribes at SoulCycle and helping set…
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Patrick Brammall Joins the Ranks of Australia's Great Exports
The star of Colin From Accounts and Last Seen hits IHAE to discuss his banner year that kicked off opposite Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2, his young…
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Sharon Horgan Is the Comedic Bard of Gen X
The writer and actress turns her eye to fiftysomethings in HBO's Youth, and swings by IHAE to talk about how she doesn't identify as a leading lady, measuring…
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Inside 'Adults' Season 2 Ascent With Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw
The creators, showrunners and couple behind FX's Adults swing by to talk about the sophomore bump of their hang comedy, seeking advice from sitcom icons and…
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Does Liz Meriwether Have a Genre Bingo Card?
The 'Furious' showrunner pays IHAE a visit to talk about her TV trajectory from sitcoms to serial killers, her New Girl cast turning their reunion jokes into…
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Diarra Kilpatrick + Hot IMAX Summer!
Actress and producer Diarra Kilpatrick swings by to talk about the second season of Diarra From Detroit, awkward pitches and her Hollywood journey. But first!…
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Should We Start a Book Club With Lauren Neustadter?
Hello Sunshine's Lauren Neustadter swings by to talk about ending 'The Morning Show,' launching 'Elle' and 'Lucky' this summer, the impending return of 'Big…
I'm Having an EpisodeFortune Feimster + Ted Lasso Returns!
Comedian and actress Fortune Feimster is here to discuss her days as a red-carpet reporter, golf blindness and filming a buddy comedy with Kim Kardashian. But…
I'm Having an EpisodeD'Arcy Carden + Our Summer Hit List
'Five Star Weekend' star D'Arcy Carden joins to talk about her new Peacock series with Jennifer Garner and Airbnb-hopping with Sherry Cola. Plus! Mikey is…
I'm Having an EpisodeJeff Schaffer on When Larry Met Obama + The Emmy Noms!
'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' showrunner Jeff Schaffer stops by with thoughts on the complications of spoofing and celebrating America at this…
I'm Having an EpisodeThe TV Producers Roundtable
What a treat! Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Erin Foster (Nobody Wants This), David E. Kelley (Margo's Got Money Troubles), Bill Lawrence (Shrinking, Rooster, Scrubs)…
I'm Having an EpisodeWidow's Bay Creator Katie Dippold + Too Early For Emmys?
Katie Dippold discusses the two-decade journey to creating Widow's Bay, the sleeper hit of the spring, intense Halloween parties and the semantics of show…
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A Giggly Episode With Hannah Berner
The stand-up and podcaster brings actual laughter as she shares her thoughts on straight men who attend her shows, plane talkers, working with Amy Poehler and…
I'm Having an EpisodeA 'Top Chef' Check-in With Gail Simmons
The judge and executive producer of Mikey's favorite show pays a visit to talk about a heated elimination, the likelihood of another All Stars season, her days…
I'm Having an EpisodeSex Scenes and Shakespeare With David Tennant
Stage and TV icon David Tennant swings by to talk about the second season of racy 80s dramedy 'Rivals,' his trip to the Criterion closet and the two biggest…
I'm Having an EpisodeYahya Abdul-Mateen II + Avoiding Another Hollywood Disaster
'Wonder Man' and 'Man on Fire' actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins to discuss his recent spike in work, his evolving metric for success and potholes in New…
I'm Having an EpisodeCraig Mazin Talks 'Sheep Detectives,' 'The Last of Us' and Rooming With Ted Cruz
Celebrated screenwriter and showrunner Craig Mazin swings by to talk about his latest feature, 'The Sheep Detectives,' as well as the juggling act of making…
I'm Having an EpisodeAll 'Devil Wears Prada 2' With Aline Brosh McKenna
Mikey, Mia Galuppo and Lacey Rose discuss the millennial fixation with The Devil Wears Prada, where Miranda Priestly ranks among Meryl Streep performances and…
I'm Having an EpisodeLinda Cardellini + 'Hacks' and 'Euphoria' Return
Actress Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks, Brokeback Mountain, Dead to Me) joins to talk about HBO's DTF St Louis, working with Miss Piggy and her career's…
I'm Having an EpisodeThe World Isn't Ready for Leslie Jones at a 10
Leslie Jones may be one of the highest energy working comedians, but, in this week's episode, she says she's rarely going above a five or six. She also talks…
I'm Having an EpisodeOlivia 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeJulio 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeProject 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeMichael 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…
I'm Having an Episode'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…
I'm Having an Episode'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…
I'm Having an EpisodeTaylor 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…
I'm Having an EpisodePaula 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeSherry 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeJudd 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeNia 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeThe 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeSimu 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeRobby 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeSNL'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…
I'm Having an EpisodeWicked 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeRhea 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeLeanne 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeRachel 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…
I'm Having an EpisodeHow '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…
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Each 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…
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A Fond Farewell
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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State 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…
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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…
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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…
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What’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…
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Danai 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…
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Why 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…
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The 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”)…
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Amy 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…
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Why 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…