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Joe Locke (“Heartstopper,” “Sweeney Todd”)

2024/02/21

Joe Locke talks about his Broadway debut in the “Sweeney Todd” revival and working with Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone in the upcoming “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.” Plus he teases “Heartstopper” Season 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zelda Williams (“Lisa Frankenstein”)

2024/02/09

Director Zelda Williams talks about her feature film directorial debut, “Lisa Frankenstein,” why she doesn’t pay attention to the Oscars and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Kim Booster (“Chrissy & Dave Dine Out”)

2024/01/24

“Fire Island” star Joel Kim Booster talks about hosting dinner parties on “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” why he’s getting picky about playing the “gay best friend” and if he’s ready to host a big awards show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niecy Nash-Betts (“Origin”)

2024/01/12

Niecy Nash-Betts talks "Scandal" and "The Holdovers" auditions, becoming a queer role model and why she thinks "Origin" deserves more awards recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Allen White (“The Iron Claw”)

2023/12/23

Jeremy Allen White talks about working with Zac Efron in “The Iron Claw,” getting ready to shoot Season 3 of “The Bear” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age”)

2023/12/10

Morgan Spector talks “The Gilded Age’s” lavish costumes, wanting to do a musical Christmas episode and the secret to maintaining his “immaculate” beard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”)

2023/08/11

Nicholas Galitzine opens up about his sex scenes with Taylor Zakhar Perez, playing a Harry Styles-like pop star opposite Anne Hathaway in “The Idea of You” and his thoughts about a “Purple Hearts” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Brody (“River Wild”)

2023/08/02

Adam Brody talks about starring in “River Wild” with wife Leighton Meester, auditioning for “Guardians of the Galaxy” and binging “Jewish Matchmaker.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Lynn Spears (“Zoey 102” & “Sweet Magnolias”)

2023/07/19

Jamie Lynn Spears talks Britney, auditioning for “Twilight” and protecting her kids from the Spears family “pain” and “scrutiny.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Graham (“Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge”) and Ben Platt & Noah Galvin (“Theater Camp”)

2023/07/12

Supermodel Ashley Graham recalls Mattel making a Barbie in her likeness. Plus, she addresses that viral Oscars video with Hugh Grant. “Theater Camp” stars Ben Platt and Noah Galvin talk about their new performing arts camp mockumentary, their favorite -- and not so favorite -- Broadway musicals and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Byrne (“Physical”)

2023/06/21

“Physical” star Rose Byrne is getting ready to say goodbye to her hit Apple TV+ series with the upcoming premiere of the third and final season of the show. But despite all of Byrne’s success in television and film, she admits she still could suffer from imposter syndrome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haley Lu Richardson (“The White Lotus”)

2023/06/14

“The White Lotus” star Haley Lu Richardson talks about working with Jennifer Coolidge, how she’d like to kill off Tanya’s husband Greg and what happened when she finally met her idol, Miley Cyrus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read Just for Variety with Marc Malkin podcast reviews

3.7 out of 5

143 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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