Best H Alan Scott Podcasts (2025)

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

9h 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

1d 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

1d 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

4d ago16:49

16:49

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

6d 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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281. All About Eve with special guest Jack Fields 1:40:34

7d ago1:40:34

1:40:34

“Bill's thirty-two. He looks thirty-two. He looked it five years ago; he'll look it twenty years from now. I hate men.” We watched “All About Eve” with our friend Jack Fields, and it was indeed a bumpy night. We really don’t have an answer as to how it took us this long to cover this titan of a movie, but here we are, and we had a blast. It doesn’t…

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

8d 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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Golden Girls Rewind: Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom 1:03:14

8d ago1:03:14

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

12d ago21:38

21:38

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

12d 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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Special Patreon Bonus Preview: "We're Going To Disneyworld!" 2:04:47

13d ago2:04:47

2:04:47

We're taking a week off of a regular MTMUG episode this week, but have a special bonus episode that gives you a taste of what you're missing on our Patreon. We're going to Disneyworld on the Patreon this week, and are taking about five ABC sticoms that brought (most) of its cast to the Happiest Place on Earth. First, we talk about Step By Step, our…

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

15d 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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WorldPride in the Capital: LGBT Jewish History at the Capital Jewish Museum 37:23

15d ago37:23

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With WorldPride descending on D.C., we’re diving deep into a powerful and often overlooked corner of queer history. Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator, and Sarah Leavitt, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Capital Jewish Museum joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to explore their groundbreaking exhibit: LGBT Jews in the Federal City. We discuss th…

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280. Wicked with special guest Mitchell Anderson 2:10:11

20d ago2:10:11

2:10:11

"I'm not afraid. It's the Wizard who should be afraid of me." We watched "Wicked" with our good Judy, Mitchell Anderson, and it was just as good as the first time we watched it! We knew we wanted to review this episode here on our show, and we thought there's no time like the present. Here we are, about halfway between the release of "Wicked" and h…

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Golden Girls Rewind: The Pope's Ring 1:04:16

22d ago1:04:16

1:04:16

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "The Pope's Ring," where they discuss their own thievery, what Miles would look like in bikini underwear, and why Blanche didn't get her money's worth with that detective... Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast…

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Diego Boneta Wanted His First Novel to be a Steamy, Sexy Summer Read 29:44

22d ago29:44

29:44

Diego Boneta knew he wanted to write a sexy, steamy murder mystery for his first novel. “And I also really wanted it to be a novel that was a great summer read.” That’s exactly what he’s done with The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco. Set in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the story follows a mysterious young man, Julian Villareal, who arrives at the es…

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Kelsey Grammer Remembers Late Sister: ‘The Grief Was So Enormous’ 28:12

23d ago28:12

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Shortly before Kelsey Grammer rose to fame playing Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers and then Frasier, he experienced a horrible personal tragedy: His 18-year-old older sister Karen was brutally murdered in 1975. “The grief was so enormous. I don’t blame anybody for grieving to that extent, I get it.” And now he’s memorializing Karen’s memory—and searchi…

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Inside the Jolly Journey: Friendship, Food, and Global Adventures with Josh and Ollie 18:02

27d ago18:02

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Join H. Alan Scott as he sits down with the creators of the wildly popular Jolly YouTube channel, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal. In this lively and hilarious conversation, they dive into their incredible journey through American and international food scenes. From their genuine love of food to the powerful friendship that fuels their global adventu…

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279. Casper with special guest Michael Valvo 1:57:07

28d ago1:57:07

1:57:07

"Unfinished business? I have no unfinished business. I have my treasure, my mansion, I have everything. I'm just perfect!” We watched “Casper” with the hilarious Michael Valvo and we’ve got a lot of unfinished business! Let’s face it, this movie was an awakening for a lot of people. We all either wanted to be best friends with or just wanted to be …

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Golden Girls Rewind: The Accurate Conception 1:02:24

29d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 5 episode "The Accurate Conception," where they discuss how the Blanche/Becky storyline crosses into The Golden Palace, why the name "Dr Manning" was funny, and their ideal traits of a potential sperm donor. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video…

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The End of Netflix’s You: Penn Badgley on Joe’s Final Obsession (And What It All Means) 22:25

1M ago22:25

22:25

He’s charming, he’s dangerous, and he’s back for one last time. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott chats with Penn Badgley to talk all things You—from Joe Goldberg’s twisted evolution to the shocking elements of the final season. Penn opens up about the psychological toll of playing TV’s most lovable stalker, what fans can expect from the show’s explosive co…

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278. Troy with special guest Chris Cirigliano 1:45:57

1M ago1:45:57

1:45:57

“I’ll tell you a secret. Something they don't teach you in your temple. The Gods envy us. They envy us because we're mortal, because any moment might be our last.” We watched Wolfgang Peterson’s sword and sandal epic ‘Troy’ with our friend Chris Cirigliano. Based on Homer’s the Iliad , this summer blockbuster had many turning their nose up at its h…

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Titanique is the Céline Dion Inspired Musical You Didn’t Know You Needed 17:47

1M ago17:47

17:47

Get ready to go “My Heart Will Go On” levels deep with the fabulously creative (and genius) minds behind the Céline Dion-inspired musical Titanique! Tye Blue, Constantine Rousouli, and Marla Mindelle—Titanique’s powerhouse creative team—chat with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott on how they turned one of the biggest blockbusters of all time into a campy, m…

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Babylon (2022) 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

It's been 3 whole years since our last episode, but we are BACK officially to talk about a movie from 2022 called BABYLON. We talk about all of the things that make this movie great.. or not great.By Michael Oberst and Chelsea Greenwood

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Final Four on Growth, Gowns and Grit: 'We Already Made It' 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

The road to the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 finale has been one of wild challenges and shifting dynamics. Now, after months of lip-syncs and legendary shade, the final four queens—Onya Nurve, Lexi Love, Sam Star and Jewels Sparkles—are preparing to step onto the runway one last time, ready to claim the crown. In an exclusive interview with Newswee…

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277. Leave Her to Heaven with special guest Emily Ollero Jones from the Female Driven Podcast 1:38:44

1M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

“There's nothing wrong with Ellen. It's just that she loves too much.” We watched “Leave Her to Heaven” with our friend Emily Ollero Jones from the podcast “Female Driven,” and we’re still trying to figure out a way to get Gene Tierney that Oscar. This Technicolor psychological thriller really has everything: melodrama, film noir, allusions to Gree…

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Golden Girls Rewind: Son-in-Law Dearest (w/ Deena Freeman, aka Kate!) 1:14:26

1M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Son-in-Law Dearest," where they discuss the parallels between Kate/Dennis and Dorothy/Stan, why all-night TV marathons are the best, and if Dennis stayed faithful in the end. PLUS: Enjoy a snippet of our interview with Kate herself, the lovely and talented Deena …

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Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein Is Always ‘Embarrassed,’ and It Makes Great Material 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein is “on a c*** mission.” [laughs] Not really, but sort of? In his first stand-up special, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (HBO, April 26), the Emmy-winning actor muses about British people’s casual use of the C-word, and other things. Goldstein is quick to point out, “I owe everything to Ted Lasso.” “I…

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276. Josie and the Pussycats with special guest Jessica Granger 1:41:07

2M ago1:41:07

1:41:07

"Du Jour means seat belts. Du Jour means crash positions!" We get to an early 00s cult classic in kitten ears, "Josie and the Pussycats", this week with our friend Jessica Granger. Critics didn't really know what to do with this razor-sharp satire of the music industry and consumerism when it came out back in 2001, but we're here to say this movie …

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Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa Has Many 'Easter Eggs' for Longtime 'Who' Fans 20:25

2M ago20:25

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No matter how long Ncuti Gatwa plays The Doctor in the legendary sci-fi series Doctor Who, he still can't quite believe he gets to play the part. "I just feel very honored to be a part of the Who-niverse, because it made me feel very included." Going into his second season as The Doctor, "It always blows my mind whenever I speak to someone from ove…

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Vanessa Williams Nearly Killed Betty White in this Episode of Ugly Betty 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy H Alan Scott, Kerri Doherty

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Mad Men’s Influence on Jon Hamm’s ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Is Real 17:50

2M ago17:50

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If there’s anyone who knows how to play a wealthy man with a secret, it’s Jon Hamm. From Mad Men’s Don Draper to Andrew Cooper turning to a life of crime to maintain his lavish lifestyle in his new series Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV+), Hamm knows. “I’m really good casting for this, if I do say so myself,” Hamm laughs, “absurd wealth is wha…

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Rachel Ekstrom Courage’s ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery’ is the Nostalgic Read You Need Right Now 23:47

2M ago23:47

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We all know Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott loves ‘The Golden Girls.’ (He has them tattooed on his arm.) So obviously Rachel Ekstrom Courage had to stop by to talk about her fantastic new book ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.’ Rachel talks about how the book came about, why ‘The Golden Girls’ are perfect characters in a novel, and even …

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Kit Williamson’s Unconventional is Revry’s Breakout Hit 26:15

2M ago26:15

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Getting a show made is hard these days. Getting a show about unconventional families is even harder to get made. Despite these hurdles, Kit Williamson was able to do it. The end result? Unconventional, Revery’s first original scripted series, follows queer siblings and their partners as they grapple with creating unconventional families. Kit joined…

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