x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott

Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.

news entertainment news

All Episodes

00:19:48

What Manny Jacinto Learned From Lindsay Lohan & Jamie...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/08/06

Manny Jacinto knows just how special Freakier Friday (August 8) is. “This Freaky Friday story means a lot to so many people.” In the new film, Jacinto plays Eric, a single dad engaged to Lindsay Lohan’s Anna. Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis both reprise their roles from the 2003 original about a mother-daughter switching identities. “I had the benefit of not having to come in with a character that was already established. I can kind of do my own thing, kind of bring a different flavor to the screen.”

en

00:29:56

Inside the King of the Hill Revival with the...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/08/04

Get ready for a trip back to Arlen, Texas! We chatted with an all-star lineup from the past and future of King of the Hill: showrunner Saladin Patterson, and iconic voice actors Stephen Root (Bill), Toby Huss (Kahn), and Lauren Tom (Minh). We get the inside scoop on reviving the series for a modern audience while preserving its unique heart and soul. We explore why King of the Hill succeeds in representing the voice of middle America in a way no other show on television does, offering a nuanced,

en

00:27:54

A Conversation with Marc Maron on Panic, Politics,...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/08/01

Marc Maron joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down his incredible new HBO comedy special, Panicked. Holding nothing back, he argues that a comic doesn’t have a responsibility to be political in the age of Trump. "I do not think it's that comics' responsibility to do anything but be funny." To that, Maron roasts the left for its infighting, joking that progressives may have “annoyed the average American into fascism.” But we go deeper than politics. Maron reflects on how processing tragedy has

en

00:33:46

End Credits: Zach Noe Towers Joins for Celebrity...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/08/01

This week, comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a whirlwind ride through the pop culture circus you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking the totally random (and kind of perfect?) romance rumors between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, the alleged Katy Perry–Justin Trudeau connection that has the internet ina. tizzy, and why Sydney Sweeney can’t even pose for American Eagle without sparking a controversy. Plus, we’re giving our unfiltered thoughts on the Luigi Mangione musical

en

00:57:22

Trump’s Tariffs Could Ruin Your Makeup Bag: A Chat...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/30

What do rising beauty prices and a full beat have in common? Trump’s tariffs. In this episode, we break down how the beauty industry could be the next casualty in the ongoing trade war — from skyrocketing costs on imported cosmetics to the impact on your go-to lipstick shades. Joining us to unpack the glam and the gloom are the fabulous Lipstick Lesbians themselves: Alexis Androulakis and Christina Basias Androulakis. Industry leaders and content creators, the Lipstick Lesbians have become not

en

00:39:26

End Credits: Hot Takes & Higher Standards with...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/25

This week Franchesca Ramsey joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to sift through the pop culture chaos that was this week. We’re talking Trisha Paytas’ reincarnation theory following the death of Ozzy Osbourne (yes, really). Also, after the deaths of Osbourne, Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Hulk Hugan, could people just stop dying this week?! We also pondered what late night might look like after Stephen Colbert. Finally, influencers got cozy at Elon Musk’s new Hollywood café, do they deserve

en

00:39:00

End Credits: Snack Talk and Hot Topics with Mamrie Hart

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/18

The hilarious Mamrie Hart joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on her new vegetarian cookbook, 'All I Think About Is Food'! She sticks around to break down the week's chaos: Beyoncé's stolen music (DON’T LEAVE LUGGAGE UNATTENDED), Trump's bizarre Coke announcement (doesn’t the president have better things to do?), remembering Connie Francis, and the latest ahead of the finale of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.' Follow Mamrie Hart: https://www.instagram.com/mametown Buy ‘All I Think About Is

en

00:20:04

For Sterling K. Brown, Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ is...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/18

For Sterling K. Brown, part of the appeal of producing and starring in Hulu’s Washington Black (July 23) was mentoring Ernest Kingsley Jr., the young actor playing the title character. “If I’m in a position where I can help somebody get an opportunity to do it, that means a lot to me, because your legacy isn’t just the work that you do, it’s the opportunities that you create for other people,” Brown said. Based on the bestselling novel, Kingsley plays George Washington “Wash” Black, a young boy who

en

00:33:15

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Reboot: A Summer...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/16

As a writer and a fan of the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, Sam Lansky knew he wanted to do right by everyone who loved the original before co-writing (with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson) the script for the new reboot of the franchise. “I hope fans will have a really good time, because you will recognize things and be like, ‘Oh sh**, I see what they did there,’ in a way that will feel really fun.” One of the things fans will recognize is the return of some of the original stars. “Both Jennifer

en

00:30:29

There’s No Stopping Jean Smart: ‘It's Very Hard to...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/10

When Jean Smart first read the play ‘Call Me Izzy,’ she had one response. “I just had to do it.” Smart is taking a break from winning multiple Emmys for her portrayal of Deborah Vance on ‘Hacks’ to tackle the one-person Broadway show about Isabelle Scutley, a Southern woman trapped in an abusive marriage who, despite it all, finds her voice through writing and humor. Smart spoke with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott exclusively about what inspired her to take on this endeavor, her inspiration for the

en

00:46:50

End Credits: A Wild Week of Insane Headlines with...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/07/03

You're not going to want to miss this one. Sam Sanders, the brilliant host of KCRW's pop culture podcast The Sam Sanders Show, joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to help make sense of a truly chaotic week in news and entertainment. They unpack the complicated and stunning verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial and what it means. Then, it's time for some news that has us buzzing: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a go with the original cast! From one iconic diva to another, we break down the reviews and viral

en

00:35:06

End Credits: Anna Roisman Joins to Breakdown This...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/27

Comedian and professional multi-hyphenate Anna Roisman joins Newsweek’s H. Alan for a chaotic-good deep dive into the things that really matter: Zohran Mamdani’s political hotness, Barbra Streisand’s eternal reign, the unhinged world of FYC Emmy campaigning, Anna Wintour stepping down from VOGUE, and—yes—And Just Like That. (Oh, an H. Alan opens a LABUBU, because why not?) It’s a wild ride through pop culture, politics, and prestige TV with one of H. Alan’s funniest friends. See Privacy Policy at

en

00:26:25

How Allison Williams Struck the Right ‘Tone’ in...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/25

After the success of M3GAN, Allison Williams didn’t quite fear the stress of doing a sequel. “How lucky are we that we get to do this again? Because it’s a dream job.” In M3GAN 2.0 (June 27), we meet Gemma (Williams) and Cady (Violet McGraw) two years after M3GAN, a lifelike robot doll, turned on the humans she was meant to obey. This time she’s back, but she’s not the only robot doll out for revenge. “One of the great honors of doing a sequel is that the tone is established. People know her vibe

en

00:30:38

Revry’s Royal Revolution: Tenderoni on ‘King of Drag’

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/20

Call the palace guards and cancel your brunch plans—Tenderoni is in the house! The mustachioed monarch of drag kings joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on King of Drag, Revry new reality competition series that’s finally giving drag kings the royal treatment. We talk rhinestones, representation, and how Tenderoni went from serving hot looks in Chicago to ruling the Revry runway. It’s glitter, greasepaint, and gender-bending greatness—and yes, there will be LOLz. You’re welcome. Follow

en

00:24:44

Tom Daley on the 'Lonely' Times Behind the Olympic...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/11

British diver Tom Daley was thrust onto the world stage at his first Olympic Games in 2008, age 14. What remained hidden from the public was the strain success at a young age put on him. "It was a very lonely period because no one really understood." Daley reflects on his diving career and life in the new documentary Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds (Olympics.com). "Growing up, you think you know everything.... It's only when you look back, you realize you knew absolutely nothing." Daley also had to contend

en

00:21:56

Fortune Feimster and Greenies is ‘Double Dog Daring...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/11

Fortune Feimster is one of the funniest comics working today. (She co-hosts Handsome, one of the most popular podcasts out there.) And if you know her, you know that she loves her doggy. Which is why it makes perfect sense she’s partnering with Greenies to ‘double dog dare you’ to smell your dog’s breath. Why smell your dog's breath? Because 80 percent of dogs develop dental issues by the age of 3, according to the Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. That’s wild! Feimster and I chatted

en

00:23:10

The Girls Are Fighting (and Slaying): Kerri Colby,...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/07

It’s a drag diva summit on the Parting Shot podcast as Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Tina Burner join forces (sort of)—and trade a few (playful?) jabs about their time on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. From the tea to unfiltered opinions, nothing is off-limits with this chat. Expect bold takes and a few reads, as these queens do not hold back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

en

00:37:18

Ghosts’ Asher Grodman on the Required Emoji That...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/06/06

Asher Grodman joins the Parting Shot podcast to talk about life (and afterlife) on CBS’s hit comedy Ghosts. From his fan-favorite role as Trevor to the show’s growing awards recognition this season, Grodman shares how it feels to be part of a series that’s truly come alive. He also dishes on his strategic—and hilarious—use of the ghost 👻 emoji on social media. (So funny.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

en

00:22:45

Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/05/29

Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. And while Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six year hiatus being off reality television, he wasn’t sure people would like the new person he became. Newsweek’s Jenni Fink joins H. Alan Scott for this chat with Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino. Read Jenni’s feature on Mike here:

en

00:30:44

Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2025/05/29

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 guys probably grew up not being the coolest kids in class." Part of the struggle for Smith was finding the space between drama and comedy. "Figuring out the

en

194 results

Similar Podcasts

DW Noticias

DW

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

時事通信社

Legal AF by MeidasTouch

MeidasTouch Network

Mark Levin Podcast

Cumulus Podcast Network

朝日新聞AJW 英語ニュース（The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch）

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト