The Best Old Hollywood Podcasts
If you can't get enough of Old Hollywood, here are 10 podcasts you'll definitely want to add to your personal playlist.
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Miriam Rivera’s Show Is Subject of Investigative Series From ‘Dr. Death’ Podcast Studio Wondery (EXCLUSIVE)
Wondery is making 'Harsh Reality,' a six-part investigative series on trans reality TV star Miriam Rivera's controversial 2004 British reality dating show 'There's Something About Miriam.'
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Maxwell Drops New Song, Finally Reveals New Album Details
Three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Maxwell has finally revealed plans to release the final installment, "blacksummers'NIGHT," in the spring — and he's leading with a new song.
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Bad Robot, J.J. Abrams' production company, is diving into podcasts in an exclusive, multiyear first-look deal with audio-streaming giant Spotify.
Audiobooks
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Dive into the audiobooks getting Hollywood's attention, for your next vacation or long car drive.
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Narrated By Nyambi Nyambi
'The Visit'
This short 50-minute sci-fi story imagines a future run by the matriarchy. Part of the Black Stars series, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Visit" is fascinating future take.
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By Stephen Graham Jones
Narrated by Shaun Taylor-Corbett
'The Only Good Indians'
Something scary for spooky season. Stephen Graham Jones' latest takes place after a hunting trip with a group of friends from the Blackfeet Nation goes wrong.
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By T. Kingfisher
Narrated By Hillary Huber
'The Hollow Places'
When Kara discovers a deep hole that defies the laws of physics, curiosity gets the best of her and she enlists the help of a friendly barista to explore the mist-shrouded alternate dimension.
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By Jerry Seinfeld
Narrated by Jerry Seinfeld
‘Is This Anything?’
In his first book in 25 years, the comedian tracks his success from his performances as a shy 21 year-old to selling out the Madison Square Garden today.
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By Alvin Schwartz
Narrated by Patton Oswalt, Melissa McBride, Alex Brightman
'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark'
Actors including Patton Oswalt, Melissa McBride, Alex Brightman bring this spooky classic to life. Over four hours of frightening folklore and stories will stick in your head for years and years.
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By James Patterson, Duane Swierczynski
Narrated Narrated by John Lithgow, Bryce Dallas Howard, Peter Gallagher, Aldis Hodge, Corey Stoll, Marsha Stephanie Blake
'The Guilty'
A Broadway director returns with a mysterious play titled 'The Guilty.' The premise and actors involved is all unknown. On opening night the audience's reaction is split: half joy, half terror.
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By Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
Narrated by Neil Gaiman
'The Sandman: Act II'
James McAvoy is back as Morpheus in Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman: Act II" -- the epic audio drama with additional talent Kat Dennings, Michael Sheen, Andy Serkis and more.
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Narrated by Meghan McCain
'Bad Republican'
Former co-host on "The View" and daughter to the late Senator John McCain, Meghan McCain's audio book traces what happens when you feel like you no longer belong in your political party.
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By Danielle Elliot and Eliza Smith
Narrated by Pamela Adlon
'Death by Unknown Event'
Canada's Royal Mounted Police spent over a million dollars investigating hundreds of reports of harassment and assault from nurse Cindy James. When James was found dead, the mystery slowly unraveled.
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By Deepak Chopra
Narrated by Deepak Chopra
'Deepak Chopra's Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box'
Deepak Chopra hosts a collection of deep conversations with topics like vulnerability and creativity with impressive guests such as Oprah and Jon Batiste.
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By David Sirota, Dan O’Donnell, Shoshi Shmuluvitz, Kiarra Powell
Narrated by David Sirota
'The Meltdown'
An 8-part podcast that breaks down major financial historical events from the 2008 crash to the effects of climate change today, and how they impact your wallet.
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By Chris Brandon
Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Jason Tobin, Windson Liong, Nitin Ganatra, Alice Lowe
'Zoetrope'
New to Singapore, main character Tamsin, voiced by Daisy Ridley, has to navigate a mystery sparked by an anonymous voice.
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Hosted by Michael Johnson
'Defiance'
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson reflects on acts of defiance with fellow athletes, interviewing legends whose actions and words broke down barriers in strove for social change.
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'Dark Woods'
Dick Wolf's new fiction series voiced by Corey Stoll and Monica Raymund. A body is discovered in the redwood forest and now ex-spouses (Stoll and Raymund) work together to uncover the mystery.
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'The Shrink Next Door'
The TV series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd is inspired by the real-life story of the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf and his longtime patient.
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'Keep It'
Hosted by Ira Madison III, Aida Osman and Louis Virtel, "Keep It" features brilliant guest stars like Wanda Sykes and Jennifer Coolidge who discuss the ways that entertainment intersects with culture.
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'Who Weekly'
Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber's delightful pop culture podcast keeps you up-to-date on the latest gossip -- even if you have absolutely no clue who the players are.
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‘The Dropout’
If you're obsessed with the Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos case, then follow along with what's happening in the courtroom, or start from the beginning to learn all about the Silicon Valley con woman.
Podcasts
Variety Produced
Keep it in the family with our suite of Variety produced podcasts covering everything from awards, Broadway and business.
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'Just For Variety'
SubscribeEach week, Hollywood's most recognizable red carpet correspondent, Marc Malkin, sits down with today's biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news.
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'Awards Circuit'
SubscribeThe weekly "Awards Circuit" podcast features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more.
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'Stagecraft'
SubscribeBehind the scenes with the biggest stars on Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Hosted by Gordon Cox.
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'Strictly Business'
SubscribeIndustry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.
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Who doesn't love new music, our critics pick the best new albums of the moment.
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'Red'
Taylor Swift
ListenOn 'Red (Taylor's Version),' Taylor Swift's vault tracks are all too swell.
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‘Evening With Silk Sonic’
Silk Sonic
ListenBruno Mars and Anderson .Paak's 'Evening With Silk Sonic' is a luscious blast of '70s soul
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Ed Sheeran
ListenSheeran knows his way around a catchy chorus as well as anyone and the stripped-back moments are just sincere enough to tug at your heartstrings.
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J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Launches Podcast Division, Inks Spotify First-Look Deal
Bad Robot, J.J. Abrams’ production company, is diving into podcasts in an exclusive, multiyear first-look deal with audio-streaming giant Spotify. Bad Robot Audio will be led by Christina Choi…
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Trans Reality TV Star Miriam Rivera’s Show Is Subject of Investigative Series From ‘Dr. Death’ Podcast Studio Wondery (EXCLUSIVE)
Podcast studio Wondery has set up “Harsh Reality,” a six-part investigative series on trans reality TV star Miriam Rivera’s controversial 2004 British reality dating show “There’s Something…
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Adele’s ‘30’ Is Her Emotionally Rawest, Riskiest and Best Record: Album Review
Back in the teletype days, “-30-” was the mark reporters used to denote the end of a story. That Adele has named her fourth album “30” is coincidence, since she draws her LP titles from her age…
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The Best Old Hollywood Podcasts
There’s something inherently seductive about the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood. Perhaps it’s the backstage intrigue and the tawdry tales of showbusiness hedonism that draws us in again…
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Top Playlist Curator Ned Monahan Leaving Spotify
Ned Monahan, Spotify’s head of global hits and overseer of several of the platforms top playlists, is leaving the company, a rep confirmed to Variety. His next move has not been made public…
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Maxwell Drops New Song, Finally Reveals New Album Details
Five years after the release of the second chapter of his “BlackSummers’Night” trilogy, three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Maxwell has finally revealed plans to release the…
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Aunjanue Ellis on ‘King Richard,’ Her Career Renaissance, and How Michael K. Williams Touched Her Life
Aunjanue Ellis is aware she’s having a bit of a career renaissance. The talented actor has been consistently delivering great performances in films like 2002’s “Undercover Brother,” 2004’s “Ray”…
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On ‘Red (Taylor’s Version),’ Taylor Swift’s Vault Tracks Are All Too Swell: Album Review
“What’s past is past,” Taylor Swift sang nine years ago on “Begin Again,” one of the original tracks from “Red.” And what a damnable lie that was. Sure, it was said in the context of one of the…
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Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s ‘Evening With Silk Sonic’ Is a Luscious Blast of ’70s Soul: Album Review
It might have a core of ultra-rich high-calorie cheese, but the throwback song is a very specific and carefully calibrated art form. It must evoke and transcend the era it’s reviving in an
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Spotify Dives Into Audiobooks With Acquisition of Findaway
Spotify is acquiring Findaway, a digital audiobook distributor, as the streaming giant looks to steamroll into a new category of audio entertainment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
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Jonathan Majors Says Keeping His Marvel Universe Debut a Secret for Seven Months Felt ‘Biblical’
Last July, after much speculation and rumor, Jonathan Majors entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a big way – appearing in the season finale of “Loki” as He Who Remains, setting up a whole…
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Audible Sets Slate of Six Comedy Podcasts With Will Forte, Bob Odenkirk, Gillian Jacobs and More (Podcast News Roundup)
In today’s podcast news roundup, Audible punches the laugh-track with six upcoming scripted comedy shows; Nas and Minya “Miss Info” Oh are hosting a talk show about hip-hop on Spotify; former ESPN…
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Jamie Dornan Talks ‘Belfast’ and the Unread Texts He Found from His Late Father After Filming ‘Barb and Star’
It’s more than a coincidence that Jamie Dornan took on the role of Pa in “Belfast.” Having been born in the Northern Ireland town, Dornan jumped at the opportunity to take on this deeply…