Best H Alan Scott Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Marc Maron on Panic, Politics, and Podcasting 27:54

2h ago27:54

27:54

Marc Maron joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down his incredible new HBO comedy special, Panicked. Holding nothing back, he argues that a comic doesn’t have a responsibility to be political in the age of Trump. "I do not think it's that comics' responsibility to do anything but be funny." To that, Maron roasts the left for its infighting, jok…

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End Credits: Zach Noe Towers Joins for Celebrity Romance Rumors, Scandals & Bad Decisions 33:46

1d ago33:46

33:46

This week, comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a whirlwind ride through the pop culture circus you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking the totally random (and kind of perfect?) romance rumors between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, the alleged Katy Perry–Justin Trudeau connection that has the internet ina. tizzy, and why …

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Adam Shankman Dishes on Directing Betty White in "Bringing Down the House!" 1:22:16

3d ago1:22:16

1:22:16

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by director Adam Shankman to chat about his experience directing Betty White in the 2003 comedy hit "Bringing Down the House." Plus, he dishes on growing up in Hollywood, going to Bea Arthur's house, and hanging with Rue McClanahan! Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch v…

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Ruin Your Makeup Bag: A Chat with the Lipstick Lesbians 57:22

3d ago57:22

57:22

What do rising beauty prices and a full beat have in common? Trump’s tariffs. In this episode, we break down how the beauty industry could be the next casualty in the ongoing trade war — from skyrocketing costs on imported cosmetics to the impact on your go-to lipstick shades. Joining us to unpack the glam and the gloom are the fabulous Lipstick Le…

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End Credits: Hot Takes & Higher Standards with Franchesca Ramsey 39:26

8d ago39:26

39:26

This week Franchesca Ramsey joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to sift through the pop culture chaos that was this week. We’re talking Trisha Paytas’ reincarnation theory following the death of Ozzy Osbourne (yes, really). Also, after the deaths of Osbourne, Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Hulk Hugan, could people just stop dying this week?! …

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For Sterling K. Brown, Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ is About Finding Black Joy 20:04

15d ago20:04

20:04

For Sterling K. Brown, part of the appeal of producing and starring in Hulu’s Washington Black (July 23) was mentoring Ernest Kingsley Jr., the young actor playing the title character. “If I’m in a position where I can help somebody get an opportunity to do it, that means a lot to me, because your legacy isn’t just the work that you do, it’s the op…

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End Credits: Snack Talk and Hot Topics with Mamrie Hart 39:00

15d ago39:00

39:00

The hilarious Mamrie Hart joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on her new vegetarian cookbook, 'All I Think About Is Food'! She sticks around to break down the week's chaos: Beyoncé's stolen music (DON’T LEAVE LUGGAGE UNATTENDED), Trump's bizarre Coke announcement (doesn’t the president have better things to do?), remembering Connie Francis, and …

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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Reboot: A Summer Must-See 33:15

17d ago33:15

33:15

As a writer and a fan of the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, Sam Lansky knew he wanted to do right by everyone who loved the original before co-writing (with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson) the script for the new reboot of the franchise. “I hope fans will have a really good time, because you will recognize things and be like, ‘Oh sh**, I see wh…

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Golden Girls Rewind: Family Affair (S2E7) 1:06:11

17d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Family Affair," where they discuss Rose and Dorothy's overreactions to the sex, Michael's saxophone abilities, and Dorothy's joke that was so funny that it drowned out Rose's scream. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of t…

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There’s No Stopping Jean Smart: ‘It's Very Hard to Say No’ 30:29

23d ago30:29

30:29

When Jean Smart first read the play ‘Call Me Izzy,’ she had one response. “I just had to do it.” Smart is taking a break from winning multiple Emmys for her portrayal of Deborah Vance on ‘Hacks’ to tackle the one-person Broadway show about Isabelle Scutley, a Southern woman trapped in an abusive marriage who, despite it all, finds her voice through…

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End Credits: A Wild Week of Insane Headlines with KCRW's Sam Sanders 46:50

30d ago46:50

46:50

You're not going to want to miss this one. Sam Sanders, the brilliant host of KCRW's pop culture podcast The Sam Sanders Show, joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to help make sense of a truly chaotic week in news and entertainment. They unpack the complicated and stunning verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial and what it means. Then, it's time for so…

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Serving Up Sass: Alaska Thunderf*ck on Golden Girls' "Till Death Do Us Volley" 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Join H. Alan Scott for a hilariously fierce discussion as we sit down with Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 to dissect one of The Golden Girls' most iconic episodes: "Till Death Do Us Volley." We talk rivalries, the great Anne Francis, and how Trudy and Dorothy’s friendship is basically two drag queens. (Oh, and this is a stand out Blanche episode!) Join th…

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End Credits: Anna Roisman Joins to Breakdown This Week in Pop Culture, Politics and News 35:06

1M ago35:06

35:06

Comedian and professional multi-hyphenate Anna Roisman joins Newsweek’s H. Alan for a chaotic-good deep dive into the things that really matter: Zohran Mamdani’s political hotness, Barbra Streisand’s eternal reign, the unhinged world of FYC Emmy campaigning, Anna Wintour stepping down from VOGUE, and—yes—And Just Like That. (Oh, an H. Alan opens a …

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How Allison Williams Struck the Right ‘Tone’ in ‘M3GAN 2’ 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

After the success of M3GAN, Allison Williams didn’t quite fear the stress of doing a sequel. “How lucky are we that we get to do this again? Because it’s a dream job.” In M3GAN 2.0 (June 27), we meet Gemma (Williams) and Cady (Violet McGraw) two years after M3GAN, a lifelike robot doll, turned on the humans she was meant to obey. This time she’s ba…

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Revry’s Royal Revolution: Tenderoni on ‘King of Drag’ 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Call the palace guards and cancel your brunch plans—Tenderoni is in the house! The mustachioed monarch of drag kings joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on King of Drag, Revry new reality competition series that’s finally giving drag kings the royal treatment. We talk rhinestones, representation, and how Tenderoni went from serving hot looks in …

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Which Beatle Would Dorothy Be Into? with Eliot Glazer 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Eliot Glazer joined H. Alan Scott to rewatch 'The Golden Girls' episode "The Commitments" aka the one where Dorothy dates a "Beatle" and Blanche asks, "Am I ugly?" We mentioned the great Luke McQuillan on this episode! Give him a follow at https://www.tiktok.com/@luke.mcquillan.Join the GG VIP Club at ⁠Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast⁠Watch video ver…

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Tom Daley on the 'Lonely' Times Behind the Olympic Successes 24:44

2M ago24:44

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British diver Tom Daley was thrust onto the world stage at his first Olympic Games in 2008, age 14. What remained hidden from the public was the strain success at a young age put on him. "It was a very lonely period because no one really understood." Daley reflects on his diving career and life in the new documentary Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds (Olympic…

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Fortune Feimster and Greenies is ‘Double Dog Daring You’ to Smell Your Dog’s Breath 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

Fortune Feimster is one of the funniest comics working today. (She co-hosts Handsome, one of the most popular podcasts out there.) And if you know her, you know that she loves her doggy. Which is why it makes perfect sense she’s partnering with Greenies to ‘double dog dare you’ to smell your dog’s breath. Why smell your dog's breath? Because 80 per…

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The Girls Are Fighting (and Slaying): Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks & Tina Burner Let Loose 23:10

2M ago23:10

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It’s a drag diva summit on the Parting Shot podcast as Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Tina Burner join forces (sort of)—and trade a few (playful?) jabs about their time on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. From the tea to unfiltered opinions, nothing is off-limits with this chat. Expect bold takes and a few reads, as th…

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Ghosts’ Asher Grodman on the Required Emoji That Haunts His Social Media 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Asher Grodman joins the Parting Shot podcast to talk about life (and afterlife) on CBS’s hit comedy Ghosts. From his fan-favorite role as Trevor to the show’s growing awards recognition this season, Grodman shares how it feels to be part of a series that’s truly come alive. He also dishes on his strategic—and hilarious—use of the ghost 👻 emoji on s…

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Rue McClanahan Was on an Episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories!!! 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

This week, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Rue's 2009 appearance on "Celebrity Ghost Stories" which, up until last week, they had no idea existed! They discuss visiting each other beyond the grave, eaglets, and the moment in Rue's story that made them both s**t their pants. Watch Rue's episode of Celebrity Ghost Hunter…

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Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey Shore Family Vacation 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. And while Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six year hiatus being off reality television, he wasn’t sure people would like the new person …

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Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' 30:44

2M ago30:44

30:44

Four tech CEOs, drunk on power, reunite at a mountaintop home amid a global economic crisis they might be partially responsible for. "There is a power that is purchased by money, where they don't have to apologize for their behavior," Cory Michael Smith says about playing Venis in Jesse Armstrong's HBO film Mountainhead (May 31). "A lot of these gu…

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Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending' 42:58

2M ago42:58

42:58

Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved in [Broadway], we all work within a 10-some-odd block radius, and it is really like a campus celebration." For Criss, who plays Oliver, a robot in futur…

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How Jack Innanen Went from Social Media Star to FX's 'Adults' 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

Everyone remembers life's growing pains right after you leave your parents' home. For Jack Innanen, part of the ensemble of the new FX series Adults, there are certain things that made him feel like an adult really quick. "Tax season and when I'm working on my visa, those ones get me locked in. I'm like, 'Oh, I'm a man in the eyes of the government…

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UHCW EPR Implementation Blueprint 16:49

2M ago16:49

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In this episode, we dive into the bold digital journey of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust as they roll out a fully integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. From a sweeping “big-bang” go-live to replacing every legacy system, we unpack how strong Board-level leadership made it all possible. You'll hear how this tra…

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Secret vs. Public Alliances: Kyle, Eva & Joe Reflect on Survivor 48's Wild Finish 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser joins runners-up Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter for their post-finale showdown—and yes, we talk about Kyle's secret alliance with Kamilla that helped him torch the final tribal. (And yes, we talked about his caked-up backside and how that helped him win a million dollars.) Meanwhile, Eva and Joe break down their ride-or-…

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Golden Girls Rewind: Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 5 episode "Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom," where they discuss real-life vacuum slacks, hospital vanity, and a scandalous scene that was deleted from the episode (which we watch on this week's Rusty Anchor Happy Hour!) Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodca…

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Comedy, Camp, and Queer Chaos: Michael Henry and Tim Murray Dish on ‘Wish You Were Queer’ 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

Join a hilarious chat with Michael Henry and Tim Murray as they spill the tea on their OutTV series Wish You Were Queer. From outrageous moments to behind-the-scenes antics, the duo dives into the chaos that fuels their comedy. (And how Trixie Mattel feels about their travels.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Phoenix & Olivia Lux 21:38

3M ago21:38

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We’re serving a double dose of glam and gossip with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars queens Phoenix and Olivia Lux. From werkroom whispers to main stage moments, we’re unpacking it all—growth, glow-ups, and a little bit of shade. Olivia spills on finding her voice beyond the glitz, Phoenix gets real about legacy and evolution, and of course, we talk ab…

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Imrul Hassan From Bravo’s Summer House Gets Real: The Reality About Being Undocumented 40:23

3M ago40:23

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On this episode of the Parting Shot, Summer House’s Imrul Hassan shares his powerful story of navigating life while previously being undocumented. Speaking with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink, Hassan gets vulnerable about his journey to citizenship, and why he felt it was important to talk about it on one of Bravo's most popular shows. See Privacy Policy at…

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Alexander Skarsgård Says Being ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ Prepared Him for ‘Murderbot’ 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

How did Alexander Skarsgård prepare to play a security robot that starts to find free will in Apple TV+’s Murderbot (May 16)? “Well, I’ve spent 48 years being emotionally unavailable. That’s a good start.” [laughs] Skarsgård plays the titular character Murderbot, which must hide its ability for free thought while tackling dangerous assignments for …

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