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Awards Chatter

Summary: 'Awards Chatter' is a podcast, moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg, that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business.

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Podcasts:

 John Stamos - 'Grandfathered' & 'Fuller House' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:01

The beloved 52-year-old actor/producer talks about the joys of doing — and his frustration with the name of — his Fox series, the real story of why the Olsen twins didn't rejoin the Tanner family and how he's finally overcome his desire "to do what the 'Malcolm in the Middle' guy did" and found respect.

 Michael Barker and Tom Bernard - Sony Pictures Classics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:04

"We're like one brain with two sides," says Bernard, whose 37-year collaboration with Barker spans stints at Films Inc., UA Classics, Orion Classics and, for the last quarter-century, Sony Classics.

 Rabbi Marvin Hier - Simon Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance & Moriah Films | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:13:57

The founder and dean of L.A.'s Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance caters to industry Jews and gentiles alike as they navigate life (Will Smith once called him on Christmas Eve) and an even higher calling: awards season.

 Harvey Weinstein - The Weinstein Co. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:12

The 63-year-old Weinstein Co. co-chief opens up about his life, work and topics he's rarely discussed: being partially blinded in a childhood accident, the sudden death of his father, his days as an assistant, why he cares about Oscars and #OscarsSoWhite.

 Sandy Powell - 'Carol' & 'Cinderella' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:09

The 55-year-old Brit, who is famous for her research and attention to detail, already has three Oscars to her name. Only four costume designers have more.

 Jennifer Jason Leigh - 'The Hateful Eight' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:37

40 years into her career, and six years after almost quitting the business, one of the most respected actresses of her generation is finally an Oscar nominee — "and it feels incredibly sweet," she says.

 Tom McCarthy - 'Spotlight' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:17

The 49-year-old indie darling opens up about his multi-hyphenate career, directing the pilot of 'Game of Thrones' and why he initially turned down the film that has now brought him best director and best original screenplay Oscar noms.

 Lenny Abrahamson - 'Room' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:22

The 50-year-old Irishman, who landed a best director Oscar nom over the likes of Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg, talks about his circuitous journey to directing, his dogged pursuit of Emma Donoghue's novel and directing Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay from a bathtub in an 11x11 foot room.

 Alicia Vikander - 'The Danish Girl' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:45

"I'm still trying to get used to it," the 27-year-old Swede — this awards season's "It" girl — says of the fame that has come with appearing in seven 2015 releases, two of which have brought her mountains of accolades.

 Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and 5 Other Best Original Song Oscar Nominees | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:56

The musical artists behind 'Til It Happens to You,' 'Writing's on the Wall,' 'Earned It,' 'Simple Song #3' and 'Manta Ray' discuss the origins, music, lyrics, functions, oddities and impact of their songs.

 Steven Spielberg - 'Bridge of Spies' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:09

During a candid 45-minute conversation, the 69-year-old legend, who became the most Oscar-nominated producer in history with the best picture nom for 'Spies,' talks not only about his work, but also about everything from his dyslexia, shortcomings and regrets to his thoughts on Oscar campaigning, Oscar snubs and #OscarsSoWhite.

 George Miller - 'Mad Max: Fury Road' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:42

The 70-year-old Aussie, a best picture and best director Oscar nominee for the fourth installment in his 37-year-old franchise, discusses its origin and evolution, his problems with Hollywood and making an instant-classic with two bickering stars.

 Adam McKay - 'The Big Short' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:21

The 47-year-old best director and best adapted screenplay nominee talks about his journey through the comedy world, how he shifted gears to tackle Michael Lewis' 2010 bestseller, why he's backing Bernie Sanders and reteaming with Will Ferrell.

 Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Dawn Hudson and Janice Min | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:35

The President and Chief Creative Officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group sits down for an in-depth conversation with the leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

 William Shatner - 'Star Trek' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:58

The 84-year-old legend muses about the possibility of reinhabiting Capt. Kirk ('How would they handle it, in science-fiction terms? I'm older, I'm heavier'), Harrison Ford's return to 'Star Wars' ('He needed a new airplane'), his seances with DeForest Kelley ('He's haunting a southern mansion') and his feud with George Takei as 'Star Trek' turns 50.

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