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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 337
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Reboot: A Summer Must-See
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 s…
00:33:15 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
There’s No Stopping Jean Smart: ‘It's Very Hard to Say No’
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 t…
00:30:29 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
End Credits: A Wild Week of Insane Headlines with KCRW's Sam Sanders
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 wee…
00:46:50 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
End Credits: Anna Roisman Joins to Breakdown This Week in Pop Culture, Politics and News
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…
00:35:06 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
How Allison Williams Struck the Right ‘Tone’ in ‘M3GAN 2’
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…
00:26:25 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Revry’s Royal Revolution: Tenderoni on ‘King of Drag’
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 competit…
00:30:38 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Tom Daley on the 'Lonely' Times Behind the Olympic Successes
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 ve…
00:24:44 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Fortune Feimster and Greenies is ‘Double Dog Daring You’ to Smell Your Dog’s Breath
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…
00:21:56 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
The Girls Are Fighting (and Slaying): Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks & Tina Burner Let Loose
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 ti…
00:23:10 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
Ghosts’ Asher Grodman on the Required Emoji That Haunts His Social Media
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, …
00:37:18 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey Shore Family Vacation
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 Mi…
00:22:45 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead'
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 hav…
00:30:44 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending'
Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved i…
00:42:58 |
Wed 28 May 2025
How Jack Innanen Went from Social Media Star to FX's 'Adults'
Everyone remembers life's growing pains right after you leave your parents' home. For Jack Innanen, part of the ensemble of the new FX series Adults, there are certain things that made him feel like …
00:24:12 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Secret vs. Public Alliances: Kyle, Eva & Joe Reflect on Survivor 48's Wild Finish
Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser joins runners-up Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter for their post-finale showdown—and yes, we talk about Kyle's secret alliance with Kamilla that helped him torch the final t…
00:32:13 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Comedy, Camp, and Queer Chaos: Michael Henry and Tim Murray Dish on ‘Wish You Were Queer’
Join a hilarious chat with Michael Henry and Tim Murray as they spill the tea on their OutTV series Wish You Were Queer. From outrageous moments to behind-the-scenes antics, the duo dives into the ch…
00:30:15 |
Wed 21 May 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Phoenix & Olivia Lux
We’re serving a double dose of glam and gossip with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars queens Phoenix and Olivia Lux. From werkroom whispers to main stage moments, we’re unpacking it all—growth, glow-ups, …
00:21:38 |
Sat 17 May 2025
Imrul Hassan From Bravo’s Summer House Gets Real: The Reality About Being Undocumented
On this episode of the Parting Shot, Summer House’s Imrul Hassan shares his powerful story of navigating life while previously being undocumented. Speaking with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink, Hassan gets vul…
00:40:23 |
Sat 17 May 2025
Alexander Skarsgård Says Being ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ Prepared Him for ‘Murderbot’
How did Alexander Skarsgård prepare to play a security robot that starts to find free will in Apple TV+’s Murderbot (May 16)? “Well, I’ve spent 48 years being emotionally unavailable. That’s a good s…
00:19:32 |
Wed 14 May 2025
WorldPride in the Capital: LGBT Jewish History at the Capital Jewish Museum
With WorldPride descending on D.C., we’re diving deep into a powerful and often overlooked corner of queer history. Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator, and Sarah Leavitt, Director of Curatorial Af…
00:37:23 |
Wed 14 May 2025
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