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Hunter Doohan (“Wednesday”)

2025/08/08

‘Wednesday’ star Hunter Doohan talks about killing [SPOILER] and why missing Lady Gaga on set felt like a 'hate crime': 'I'm the one gay guy on the show!' Plus, 'Weapons' star Josh Brolin on the red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Bana (“Untamed”)

2025/07/19

Eric Bana talks about his new Netflix thriller series “Untamed." Plus, on the red carpet with Freddie Prinze Jr. at the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” premiere in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (“Jurassic World: Rebirth,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”)

2025/07/03

"Jurassic World Rebirth" star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo talks about his character's "sexy" shorts, working with "hot motherf---er" Jonathan Bailey and "Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbra Streisand (“The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”)

2025/06/23

Barbra Streisand talks about her new album, not being paid enough for "Meet the Fockers" and if she'll ever direct or perform live again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Daley (“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds")

2025/06/01

Olympic gold medalist Tom Daly talks about his new documentary, coming out and his first trip to a gay bar, body image, being a dad and wanting Tom Holland to play him in a movie. Plus, Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Matteo Lane (“The Al Dente Special”)

2025/05/16

Comedian Matteo Lane talks about his new Hulu standup special, allowing Gayle King to use a gay slur and why he thinks there’s “nothing gayer than the Catholic Church.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benito Skinner (“Overcompensating”)

2025/05/15

“Overcompensating” star Benito Skinner talks about making the “gayest show ever,” getting naked on screen and that shocking condom scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Phillippe (“Motorheads”)

2025/05/12

Ryan Phillippe on "Motorheads," becoming "Yoda" to young co-stars and the popularity of showing his butt in "Cruel Intentions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marsai Martin (“G20”)

2025/04/11

Marsai Martin talks navigating the transition from child star to adult roles, what she learned working with Viola Davis in the new Prime Video movie “G20,” and what’s next for her production company, Genius. Plus, on the red carpet with “Warfare” stars Charles Melton, Will Poulter and Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”)

2025/03/13

Amanda Seyfried talks about playing a cop in "Long Bright River,” listening to Taylor Swift to decompress while filming the Peacock drama series. Plus, her thoughts on fans wanting her to star as a young Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe’s biopic of legendary singer-songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Tarver (“Running Point”)

2025/03/06

Drew Tarver talks about working with Kate Hudson in the new Netflix hit series “Running Point,” being openly queer in Hollywood and why he’s OK that “The Other Two” ended after just three seasons. Plus, on the red carpet with “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antoni Porowski (“No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski”)

2025/02/28

Antoni Porowski talks about his new travel and food series “No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski” and gets emotional about “Queer Eye.” Plus, on the red carpet with "The Traitors" star Dylan Efron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Wilson (“Millers in Marriage”)

2025/02/26

Patrick Wilson talks about his new indie drama “Millers in Marriage,” life over 50 and his ideas to revisit his “Aquaman” character. Plus, on the red carpet with Millie Bobby Brown at the premiere of “The Electic State.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Stevens (“Zero Day”)

2025/02/20

Dan Stevens talks about working opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s new political thriller series “Zero Day,” Al Pacino in “The Ritual” and that time a friend showed him what Grindr was. Plus, Patrick Schwarzenegger is on the red carpet talking about stripping in “The White Lotus.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lukas Gage (“Companion”)

2025/02/03

Lukas Gage talks about his new horror movie “Companion,” not being cast in “The Last of Us” and what his family thinks of his upcoming memoir “I Wrote This for Attention.” Plus, Harvey Guillén opens up about saving his home from the L.A. wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read Just for Variety with Marc Malkin podcast reviews

3.7 out of 5

148 reviews

Cupcakeluver102 2019/05/07

Enjoyed Avengers special

Malkin is a good host I enjoy his interviews and can’t wait for more!

JBCreations 2023/01/04

Host needs to step up his game

Granted, I’ve only listened to the Tim McGraw / Faith Hill interview because I LOVED 1883. The host does not listen well, asking Tim repeatedly about...

Not a NYer 2020/12/27

Does the host...

...ever not mention his husband? LOL Seriously, though, this competent celebrity journalism. If I’m interested in the guest I tune in.

mrjo225 2020/08/19

SO MUCH JOY

The Big Ticket has been one of my favorite series to listen to during the pandemic. Marc’s childlike wonder and genuine interest in each of the interv...

Bodhimom 2019/10/20

Poor sound quality

Great guests but two problems: sometimes can’t hear the interviewer’s questions OR the interviewer is too loud and can’t hear guest’s responses . Also...

Jaytay1996 2019/06/27

Too quiet, too juvenile, too superficial.

The new host of this show seems more interested in tabloid-bait questions (“which avenger was a stripper?”) than actual thoughtful questions. Addition...

Octavion Nguyen 2019/05/23

Why change a good thing?

Playback with Kris Tapley was amazing. Whatever this is.....isn’t.

PodHed 2019/05/20

Mumbles, Giggles, and Spoilers

This is supposedly a professional podcast with an industry view. Yet that’s no longer the case with the new host. See that good rating? (4 stars at ...

beloved973 2019/05/16

Contains spoilers

Would have loved to listen to the rest of the Keanu episode but turned it off after a spoiler in the first 5 min

lcfrd 2019/05/10

A new host's star struck childish giggling show

I loved Kris Tapley's podcasts. His in-depth knowledge and questions for his guests were a film lovers dream. Marc Malkin who seems to have replaced K...

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