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TheWrap-Up
by TheWrap.com
TheWrap-Up Podcast gives you an insider's look at the top stories in Hollywood, hosted by TheWrap's founder and editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman.
Episodes
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'Somebody Somewhere' Star Bridget Everett + Pride Month Roundtable Discussion | TheWrap-Up
Conversation with 'Somebody Somewhere' star Bridget Everett, plus an in-depth discussion in our Pride Month roundtable.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: 'Elvis' Director Baz Luhrmann on Why Film Was 'A Great Canvas to Explore America'
Episode 66: "Elvis" director Baz Luhrmann talks about why he was drawn to The King for his new film and why he didn't want to make a biopic, as well as Austin Butler's performance and the truth behind Colonel Tom Parker. Plus, we discuss this week's headlines including Abigail Disney’s potential...
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The Wrap-Up Podcast: ‘Hacks’ Co-Creator Paul W. Downs on Why Men Should Be More Empathetic to Women’s Stories
Episode 65: 'Hacks' co-creator and actor Paul W. Downs talks about Jimmy's arc in Season 2, that finale, how soon work might begin on Season 3 and how long he sees the HBO Max series lasting. Plus, we discuss this week's headlines including the game of musical chairs happening at the industry's...
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: 'Gaslit' Showrunner Robbie Pickering Explains Watergate's Warnings for Today
Episode 64: 'Gaslit' showrunner Robbie Pickering sits down for a chat about the timeliness of his Starz series about the Watergate hearings. Plus, we dig into the shocking ouster of Disney's Peter Rice along with this week's headlines, including 'Top Gun: Maverick's smashing box office success…
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: Henry Winkler on Gene Cousineau's Struggle to Find Redemption in 'Barry' Season 3
Plus, John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners, explains from CinemaCon why movies are back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: The Oscars Slap Controversy and a Deep Dive Into Day 1 of CNN+
Episode 62: Plus a deep dive into the latest headlines from Hollywood, including Bruce Willis stepping back from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: Jane Campion On How #MeToo Emboldened Her As An Artist, Deconstructing the 'John Carter' Disaster
Plus, the cost to journalists trying to cover Ukraine, and Disney’s latest debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: Fallout After Our Exposé of a TikTok Talent Manager
Plus, inside the ViacomCBS rebrand and the super Super Bowl ratings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: End of an Era for Entertainment Weekly, Experts Break Down Oscar Nominations
Plus, our long promised interview with the cast and producers of "The Janes" documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: Dinklage Calls Out Disney, Football Viewership Hits New Highs and Sundance 2022
This week on TheWrap-Up podcast, host Sharon Waxman and special guest co-host and TheWrap assistant managing editor, audience, Adam Chitwood, take a look at the latest Hollywood headlines. Plus, Sharon shares her latest Wax On/Wax Off picks. Then, they discuss the latest from the Sundance Film...
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: Nanfu Wang and Megan Mylan On Their Powerful Oscar Shortlisted Documentaries
This week on "TheWrap-Up,” host Sharon Waxman and special guest co-host and TheWrap contributing editor Ben Svetkey talk the 2022 award season, the latest headlines, and Sundance 2022 (where they're joined by TheWrap film reporter Brian Welk). And, for this week's feature interview, Sharon is...
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The Wrap-Up Podcast: Examining The 'Rust' Tragedy and Its Impact on Hollywood, Plus Our 'Succession' Obsession Session
This week on TheWrap-Up, we have the latest on the "Rust" tragedy. We're joined by Steve Wolf, a stunt and special effects coordinator and armorer with more than three decades of experience in Hollywood. And later, Neama Rahmani, the president of personal injury firm West Coast Trial Lawyers…
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TheWrap-Up Podcast: What an IATSE Strike Would Mean, Plus Chappelle's Comedy Special Criticized
This week on TheWrap-Up, we break down which Hollywood productions would shut down if IATSE strikes. Plus, Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special has created controversy inside and outside the streamer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wrap-Up Podcast: Ozy's Swift Collapse and Facebook Under Fire
Former Ozy editor at large weighs in on company's sudden shutdown, plus the Feds look into Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Emmys Diversity (Or Lack Of) and Jake Gyllenhaal on His New Netflix Thriller 'The Guilty'
Episode 53: Plus, 'Dear Evan Hansen's' Uphill Box Office Battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Emmy Predictions and Kenny G on His New Documentary
This week on "TheWrap-Up," an interview with Kenny G and "Listening to Kenny G" director Penny Lane. Then, TheWrap's Awards Editor Steve Pond joins us to break down the toughest categories and give us his picks for television's biggest night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Remembering Michael K. Williams
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we discuss the legacy of "The Wire" star Michael K. Williams, who passed away on Sept. 6 at the age of 54. Plus, with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 almost upon us, we talk to TheWrap's Ben Svetkey about the little-known story of a secret meeting of Hollywood creatives to...
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Ethan Hawke on Paul Newman, Marvel and What’s Wrong With Today’s Movies
This week on "TheWrap-Up," a discussion between TheWrap's awards editor Steve Pond and "First Reformed" star Ethan Hawke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"Hacks" Emmy nominees Adam Bricker and Kathleen Felix-Hager
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we're joined by director of photography Adam Bricker and costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager -- both of whom were nominated for Emmys for their work on Season 1 of the HBO Max series "Hacks." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Journalist Masih Alinejad on Afghanistan
Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad joined the podcast to discuss her ordeal as the target of a kidnapping plot by the Iranian government. She also talked about using her platform to help the women of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. And we check into "The White Lotus" to discuss…
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'Hamilton' Star Renée Elise Goldsberry
This week on "TheWrap-Up" podcast, Renée Elise Goldsberry sat down with WrapWomen to discuss her Emmy nomination for her role as Angelica in “Hamilton” and her work on the Peacock series “Girls5eva.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Ted Lasso' Star Hannah Waddingham
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we discussed the $900 million sale of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Mike Richards possibly getting the "Jeopardy!" hosting gig and the lasting fallout of Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney. Then, "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham joined the podcast and...
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What's Behind the Production Company Sale Frenzy?
If it feels like every big-name Hollywood production company is rumored to be on the market, that's because they are! So what is behind this sudden surge? We discuss with Corey Martin, managing partner at entertainment law firm Granderson Des Rochers and Schuyler Moore a partner at Greenberg...
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Britney Spears conservatorship, Emmy nomination analysis
This week on "TheWrap-Up" podcast, we dive deep into the three biggest stories of the week: the Britney Spears conservatorship hearing, Emmy nominations and the 2021 Cannes Film Festival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'The Acolyte' and 'Russian Doll' Showrunner Leslye Headland
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt talked to Emily Vogel, who writes our WrapWomen blog and is about to launch a new podcast called "UnWrapped." Then, TheWrap's Jenny Maas recently got a chance to chat with Leslye Headland, showrunner of "Russian Doll" and the...
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HBO Stars Julianne Nicholson and Uzo Aduba
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt discussed Conan O'Brien's late-night legacy, how the media's coverage of Britney Spears is skewed to her favor and TheWrap's event, TheGrill: Focus on Streaming. Then, Sharon sat down with "Mare of Easttown" star Julianne...
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Is There a Way Back From Being Canceled?
This week, we have part four in our ongoing series, "Conversations on Cancel Culture." In the final installment -- unless of course there's a bonus episode (hint, hint) -- we discuss whether or not it's possible to come back from being canceled. The panel for this one consisted of Joan Ball, a...
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Wendy Williams on Her Lifetime Documentary, Post-Show Plans
This week on "TheWrap-Up," an interview with daytime talk show legend Wendy Williams. We discuss her documentary, "Wendy Williams: What a Mess," living her life as a "Hot Topic" and her desire to get into teaching once she's done with her show. Finally, we have part three in our ongoing series,...
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Film Critics on Working in the Cancel Culture Era
This week on "TheWrap-Up," it's part two of TheWrap's "Conversations on Cancel Culture" series. In this discussion, we talk about film and separating art from the artist. Should old movies with problematic themes be forgotten or explained? Should we avoid entertainment made by actors or…
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Conversations on Cancel Culture, Part 1
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we'll have part one of our "Conversations of Cancel Culture" series, which focuses on journalism. The panel was moderated by Sharon Waxman and features Charlie Hebdo’s editor-in-chief Gerard Briad, syndicated editorial cartoonist Daryl Cagle, Huffpost editor-in-chief...
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A Discussion About 'The Underground Railroad'
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt are joined by Jeremy Helligar and NPR’s TV critic Eric Deggans to discuss Barry Jenkins' new Amazon series, "The Underground Railroad." Is the series too violent? And is it suitable for children? See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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'Genius: Aretha' Star Cynthia Erivo
This week on "TheWrap-Up, our interview with Cynthia Erivo, star of National Geographic Channel's "Genius: Aretha." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trouble at ICM, Facebook's Donald Trump Problem
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt discussed the sweeping changes undertaken by the HFPA, CNN's Rick Santorum problem and Caitlyn Jenner's run for office. Then, following an LA Times exposé into the culture at ICM Partners, many are wondering if this will lead to...
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Inside Endeavor's IPO, Awards Shows Ratings Decline
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we dig into Endeavor's big move to go public. Then, we dig into Endeavor's big move to go public. What did CEO Ari Emanuel learn from the first failed attempt? What's different about this time? TheWrap's Diane Haithman and Tim Baysinger help us answer those questions....
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'Promising Young Woman' Writer/Director Emerald Fennell
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we bring on TheWrap's awards editor Steve Pond to give us his predictions for the big night. Will there be one big winner? Is there a category he'd bet his life on? We'll break it all down. And our interview with Emerald Fennell, the Oscar-nominated writer/director of...
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Oscar Nominees for Best International Feature
This week on "TheWrap-Up," Awards Editor Steve Pond sat down with the directors of the five films nominated for an Oscar in the Best International Feature category: Derek Tsang, the director of Hong Kong's entry "Better Days," Alexander Nanau on behalf of Romania's "Collective," Jasmila Zbanic…
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Oscar Nominees for Best Documentary Feature
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we sit down with the directors of the five films nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category: Maite Alberdi of "The Mole Agent," Garrett Bradley of "Time," Pippa Ehrlich of "My Octopus Teacher," Alexander Nanau of "Collective" and Nicole Newnham of "Crip Camp."…
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How Actors Survived the Pandemic
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we're joined by four up-and-coming actors -- Rhoemi Smith, Natalee Linez, Harley Harrison Yanoff and Lee Doud -- to discuss how they pivoted to other things during the pandemic (but never gave up on acting). Plus, NFTs are the big craze these days and you bet Hollywood...
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'One Night in Miami' Star Leslie Odom Jr
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we're joined by "One Night in Miami" star Leslie Odom Jr., who scored two Oscar nominations for his work on the film (Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Song). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Olivia Munn
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we're joined by actress Olivia Munn to discuss the alarming rise in attacks against Asian Americans. Munn talked about why she decided to speak out and her reaction to the horrific shootings that took place this week in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen and a Discussion on 'Allen V Farrow'
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt are joined by Hadley Freeman from The Guardian and Ginia Bellafante from the New York Times to discuss "Allen V. Farrow." Plus, Time's Up president and CEO Tina Tchen was our guest to talk about how Time's Up got involved with…
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Sacha Baron Cohen, 'The Flight Attendant' Showrunner Steve Yockey
This week on "TheWrap-Up," an interview with "Borat Subsequent Movie Film" star Sacha Baron Cohen, director Jason Woliner, writer Peter Baynham and producers Anthony Hines and Monica Levinson. Plus, we're joined by Steve Yockey, the showrunner of the hit HBO Max series "The Flight Attendant." See...
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Emmanuel Acho, Host of 'Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man'
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt discussed the HBO doc "Allen v. Farrow," media coverage of the Tiger Woods car crash and the latest scandal to hit the organization behind the Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Then we're joined by Emmanuel...
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Spike Lee and Delroy Lindo From 'Da 5 Bloods'
This week on "TheWrap-Up," we sit down with Spike Lee and Delroy Lindo to talk about their movie, "Da 5 Bloods." The pair talked about the making of the film, the importance of Marvin Gaye's music to the production and the impact Chadwick Boseman had on the movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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'Summer of Soul' Director Questlove
This week on "TheWrap-Up," Steve Pond spoke with musician-turned-director Questlove about his documentary feature, "Summer of Soul." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sundance Edition: Tessa Thompson of "Passing," Robin Wright in "Land"
This week on "TheWrap-Up," it's a special Sundance 2021 edition of the podcast. First, Sharon Waxman talks with "Land" stars Robin Wright (who also made her feature directorial debut) and Demián Bichir. Wright talked about how she came to star in the movie, which was not her original plan. Then,...
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'The White Tiger' Director Ramin Bahrani
This week on "TheWrap-Up," "The White Tiger" director Ramin Bahrani joins us to discuss the surprise hit. He talks about adapting the book he first read nearly 15 years ago and the "most important decision" he made while making the movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Will a Biden Administration Mean for the Entertainment Industry?
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt talk about what the Biden administration means for tech, media and Hollywood. Plus, we dig into the summer box office outlook. Will any big movies make it to theaters? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Perry Mason' Star Matthew Rhys
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt spoke with TheWrap's Tim Baysinger about Marvel's 2021 plans and "Perry Mason" star Matthew Rhys joins the podcast to talk about Season 1 of the hit HBO show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Social Media vs. Trump and an Awards Season Preview
This week on "TheWrap-Up," hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt discussed the extended production shutdown in Hollywood as a result of the COVID surge and the up and down story of the death Tanya Roberts. Then, President Donald Trump is being appropriately blamed for the rioting this week at...
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