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  'Grand Theft Auto' Veteran Dan Houser Builds Absurd Ventures to Create Expansive Transmedia Worlds 02.10.2026 27λ

  Dan Houser, co-founder and former head writer of Rockstar Games, details his vision for building a new kind of media company rooted in transmedia storytelling across games, TV, film and audio fiction. Houser is the mastermind of the original "GTA" and "Red Dead Redemption" gaming franchises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Variety's Business of Broadway: Producer Sue Frost on Birthing Original Musicals: 'Somebody's Got to Do It' 01.10.2026 18λ

  On today's episode, as part of Variety's annual Business of Broadway celebration, veteran stage producer Sue Frost discusses her work in bringing original musicals to life, including such acclaimed Broadway productions as "Memphis" and "Come From Away." Frost, who is also chair-elect of the Broadway League, explains why her Junkyard Dogs Productions banner is devoted exclusively to launching original tuners, including "The Heart," which opens Oct. 8 at the Roundabout Theatre. "It's a crazy business model, but somebody's got to do it," Frost says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Delicate Art of Releasing a Hit Streaming Series 25.09.2026 24λ

  On today's episode, Andrew Wallenstein, chief insights officer of Variety's data and analytics sibling Luminate, and analyst Tyler Aquilina discuss how long gaps between seasons take a toll on original streaming series viewership. The two break down the findings in the latest Luminate report, "Release Strategies for Music & TV."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who Won, Who Lost and What’s Next Now That Paramount Has Settled the Antitrust Lawsuit With 12 States 21.09.2026 20λ

  On today’s “Strictly Business Daily,” Variety’s Matt Donnelly, Gene Maddaus and Todd Spangler break down the news of Paramount’s settlement of the antitrust lawsuit filed by California and 11 other states. The agreement puts Paramount on a glide path to close its hard-fought acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition by October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Future of Media Buying: Turning Buzz into Business With WPP Media’s Nancy Hall and Audible’s Tom McKenna 18.09.2026 22λ

  On today’s episode, host Cynthia Littleton and Corbin Bolies, Variety's AI beat reporter, talk about where the AI conversation is going in Hollywood after a day of discussions at Variety’s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, held Sept. 17 in Beverly Hills. Nancy Hall, U.S. CEO of WPP Media, and Tom McKenna, global head of media, operations and business development for Audible, explain how they work together to position the subscription audio platform in key pop culture circles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lumiere Summit: Why Filmdom’s Top Players Gathered in France to Talk YouTube, AI and the Future of Art 11.09.2026 28λ

  On today’s special episode, recorded Sept. 7 at the Lumiere Summit in Saint Paul de Vence, France, luminaries from the entertainment industry -- including George Clooney, Donna Langley, Thierry Frémaux, Michael Barker, Lynette Howell Taylor, Maxime Saada, Michael O’Leary and more -- discuss the central themes of the gathering, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Maria Taylor Juggles NFL, NBA, WNBA and More for NBC Sports 10.09.2026 16λ

  On today’s “Strictly Business Daily,” Maria Taylor, host of NBC’s “Football Night in America” talks about how she’s adjusted to big increase in her on-air duties with NBC’s addition of NBA and WNBA packages. Taylor also discusses her prep for the start of NFL season and what she’s looking forward to at the LA 28 Summer Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who is Rob Bonta and Why is California's Attorney General Doggedly Pursuing Paramount? 02.09.2026 17λ

  On today's episode,Variety's Gene Maddaus interviews Rob Bonta, California's crusading Attorney General who is doggedly pursuing the antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Bonta details his background growing up in a family of social justice activists, attending Yale on a soccer scholarship and other formative experiences that shaped his worldview. "I believe in justice. I believe in following the rules," Bonta says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: 'We Are Well Positioned to Win' 28.08.2026 23λ

  On today’s episode, Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, walks through the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps and details what he sees as the key to making vertical media more mainstream. “Studios and creators are knocking on our doors right now,” Nesvit says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  It's Time to Say Goodbye to 'Daily Variety' and Hello to 'Strictly Business Daily' 28.08.2026 11λ

  On today's episode, host Cynthia Littleton,Variety's co-Editor in Chief, brings the curtain down on the "Daily Variety" podcast after 13 months and more than 200 episodes. Starting Sept. 8, this show will be rebranded "Strictly Business Daily" and feature a stronger emphasis on business analysis, data and insights. We'll also go deep on emerging markets, including the creator economy, vertical media and AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- A Grand Celebration of 'Big Brother' With Julie Chen Moonves, Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan 26.08.2026 19λ

  On today's episode,Variety's Michael Schneider speaks with the pillars of "Big Brother" as the U.S. rendition of the franchise hits its milestone 1,000th episode. Chen Moonves remembers the first time she saw herself referred to as the "Chen Bot." And showrunners Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan reflect on the "crazy social experiment" that has become a hallmark of CBS' summer schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- A New Chapter for Variety's ‘Daily Variety’ and ‘Strictly Business’ Podcasts 26.08.2026 12λ

  On today’s episode, host Cynthia Littleton details the plan to streamline Variety’s business podcast offerings under the “Strictly Business” brand. And we pay tribute to a titan of music and pop culture, Dolly Parton, and to Shelley Fabares, the “Coach” and “Donna Reed Show” star who helped define the image of young America in the late 1950s and ‘60s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Amazon Courts Creators to Build Businesses and Scale the Attention Economy for Brands 21.08.2026 25λ

  On today's episode, Matt Sandler, Amazon's general manager of creator services, and Angie More, Amazon's head of creator ad partnerships, explain why Amazon is making a push into the creator economy and how they're working with some of the boldest names in the sector. The goal is to use the digital behemoth's considerable resources to build businesses that last and to scale creator content ad buying options for the largest marketers. "We're not looking to buy a show," Sandler says. "For us it's about, what business do you want to build?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- Documentary Filmmaker Rory Kennedy Sounds the Alarm About Air Safety With 'Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing' 20.08.2026 13λ

  On today's episode, Variety's Marlow Stern speaks with documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy about her latest film, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing." She sees real urgency around the company's failures and lack of accountability for the deaths of more than 300 people in devastating 737 Max plane crashes in 2018 and 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- How ‘Dateline’ Became a Multiplatform Content Dynamo for NBC News 19.08.2026 17λ

  On today’s episode, “Dateline” leaders Liz Cole and Paul Ryan discuss the ever-expanding footprint of the NBC News newsmagazine that has become a ubiquitous presence in media and pop culture. “The audience knows what to expect from us. They’re going to get storytelling. They know very reliably that we’re taking them on a journey to justice,” Ryan says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- Ryan Murphy Talks Norman Lear, Emmy-Nominated Showrunners Weigh in on TV’s Future 18.08.2026 18λ

  On today’s episode, highlights from Variety’s annual Showrunners Breakfast include heartfelt remarks from Ryan Murphy on how he was inspired by Norman Lear and “All in the Family" as he received Variety's Norman Lear Creative Conscience Award. And five Emmy-nominated showrunners discuss television then and now as they offer advice to next-generation creatives. The participants are Ashley Nicole Black (“Shrinking”), Debora Cahn (“The Diplomat”), Dan Harmon (“Rick and Morty”), Jeff Luini (“Welcome to Wrexham”) and Jonathan Tropper (“Your Friends and Neighbors”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- How Chris Carter Got His Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film 17.08.2026 14λ

  On today’s episode, Chris Carter of “The X-Files” fame explains to Variety’s Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director’s cut of his 2008 “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” feature film. The new cut debuted Aug. 14 on Hulu and Disney+ outside the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daily Variety -- Leslie Iwerks Trains Her Lens on ‘Disney Worldbuilding’ With James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Peter Docter and More 14.08.2026 12λ

  On today’s episode, documentarian Leslie Iwerks dives into the world of “Disney Worldbuilding,” a study of how creative visions are brought to life as IRL experiences at Disney parks and other locations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Retired Athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil Return to Sports as Team Owners in YouTube Docuseries 'We Are Osos' 14.08.2026 24λ

  On today's episode, Luminate's Andrew Wallenstein speaks with retired athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil. Since moving on from their playing days in NBA and NFL, the two have headed the  production company Mortal Media. And now, they're adding a few more jobs to their resumes: co-owners of a Mexican-league football team, and co-stars of the unscripted series "We Are Osos" that bows Aug. 3 on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Will Paramount Bail on the Golden State? Dodger Great Orel Hershiser on Broadcasting, Baseball and Faith 12.08.2026 19λ

  On today's episode, Variety's Todd Spangler analyzes the latest moves in Paramount Skydance's quest to close its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. And Dodger great Orel Hershiser talks baseball, broadcasting, business and faith as he prepares to receive his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Aug. 13 for his work as a sportscaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.