The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott

How did Young Sheldon, a prequel series to The Big Bang Theory, become the rare example of a successful spinoff? That’s exactly what Jessica Radloff’s new book, Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy, uncovers. On this episode of the Parting Shot Podcast, Jessica sits down with H. Alan Scott to reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets of the beloved sitcom. “We're not here to ruin anything, we're there to give you an insider's view into what made it work and a greater appreciation, and you're gonna learn a heck of a lot along the way,” Radloff told Newsweek. With the blessing of creators Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, Radloff shares how surprised she was by the cast's incredible candor. “I give the cast of Young Sheldon a lot of credit because they are in every sense a family and they will admit they are a family that will disagree. They are a family that has gone through hard times,” she says. “The stories they shared were so heartfelt and so human that it surprised me how willing they were to go there.” Ultimately, the show worked because of its universal relatability. “There's elements of everybody's family in this show. And that's what made you fall in love with them because you understood these dynamics. They exist in every single family.” Get Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jessica-radloff/young-sheldon/9781538777848/Listen to more episodes of the Parting Shot Podcast on Newsweek, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.comFollow H. Alan Scott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hulu’s Phony brings White Lotus alums Connie Britton and Sam Nivola together for a suspenseful new thriller that pushes both actors into deeply uncomfortable territory. Nivola stars as Sonny, a young man who wakes up after a tragic accident only to find that his mother, Ellen (Britton), doesn't quite seem to be his mother. In this interview with Newsweek, Britton and Nivola break down the bizarre reality of the series and the thrill of actively running in the opposite direction of their past recognizable roles. Nivola opens up about the relief of stepping into the spotlight as a leading man (and navigating his new "internet boyfriend" status), while Britton jokes about her legendary television hair and why it deserves its own Emmy. Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.comFollow H. Alan Scott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Parting Shot, Jamie Lee Curtis reveals how a chance encounter with a limo driver sparked the idea for the new NBC comedy Newlyweds. She is joined by real-life spouses and co-stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly to discuss the joys of impulsively tying the knot in your sixties, the reality of navigating blended families, and the vital, communal experience of traditional network television. From portraying vibrant, sexual older adults on screen to showing younger generations the value of taking real-life risks, the cast breaks down why Newlyweds provides the exact kind of relatable comfort food audiences need right now. Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.comFollow H. Alan Scott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Parting Shot Podcast, H. Alan Scott is joined by Senior Reporter, Lauren Giella, to talk about the anxiety of navigating the internet right now. We tackle the impossible: avoiding spoilers for You Can See Everything. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's bizarre, boundary-pushing documentary covering the final days before Elizabeth Holmes went to prison just dropped in theaters on October 16, and we debate whether going in blind is even possible in the era of social media.Then, we pivot to how the 2027 awards season is shaping up. Christopher Nolan's massive historical epic The Odyssey is already tracking for an unbelievable 16 Oscar nominations. With Matt Damon starring as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, we break down whether Nolan is headed for another undisputed Best Picture sweep, or if highly anticipated contenders like Dune: Part Three or Luca Guadagnino's Artificial can sneak in and steal the Academy's attention.Listen to the full breakdown and let us know in the comments: have you been spoiled yet?Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.comFollow H. Alan Scott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do we really need another adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility? After speaking with the cast of director Georgia Oakley’s bold new film, the answer is an undeniable yes. By stripping away the polished veneer, pristine makeup, and rigid etiquette of traditional costume dramas, this adaptation uncovers an intimate, raw, and feminist portrait of the Dashwood women surviving on their own terms. In this episode of The Parting Shot, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott sat down with the cast—including Daisy Edgar-Jones (Elinor Dashwood), Caitríona Balfe (Mrs. Dashwood), Esmé Creed-Miles (Marianne Dashwood), Frank Dillane (John Willoughby), and Herbert Nordrum (Colonel Brandon). Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.com Follow H. Alan Scott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to the Parting Shot Podcast: https://www.newsweek.com/podcasts/the-parting-shot See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.