Strictly Business

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Day 1 for Skydance: What You Didn’t See at David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz’s News Conference

October 08, 2026

On today’s episode,Variety’s Angelique Jackson and Michael Schneider detail the vibes that they picked up in covering Day 1 of the new Skydance. Jackson and Schneider discuss the scene and the mood at the news conference that David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz held Oct. 6 on the Paramount Pictures lot to mark the closing of the hard-fought Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Affleck Tells All About Artists Equity, Fighting to Film in California and Reclaiming His Stature in Hollywood

October 07, 2026

On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly details his Variety cover story on Ben Affleck as the multihyphenate returns to the spotlight as an industry player. Affleck also breaks down the working model of Artists Equity, the production company he runs with Matt Damon that has taken a United Artists-like vow to share the wealth with creative talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Sorkin, Rachel Zegler, Krysta Rodriguez and Bradley Whitford on Bringing ‘A Few Good Men’ and ‘Evita’ to Life: Variety’s The Business of Broadway Breakfast

October 07, 2026

Stars and creatives behind buzzy shows coming to Broadway – including “A Few Good Men,” “Evita” and “Dolly: A True Original Musical” – gathered Oct. 5 to talk shop and compare notes about working on the Main Stem at Variety’s annual The Business of Broadway breakfast, presented by City National Bank. “Pete Hegseth makes Jessep look like a folk singer,” Whitford says of the rock-ribbed Marine he plays in the upcoming reviva...

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How do I get in touch with Strictly Business?

Strictly Business is hosted by Cynthia Littleton and Corbin Bolies. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@variety.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Strictly Business?

The publicly listed email for Strictly Business: podcasts@variety.com.

How many listeners does Strictly Business have?

Podseeker estimates Strictly Business reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Strictly Business?

Strictly Business typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leadership in media, entertainment, advertising, technology, sports, or related policy; prominent creators and on-air talent; or public officials with direct authority over major industry issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major media, entertainment, advertising, or sports organizations; High-profile film, television, or sports broadcasting careers; Responsibility for significant corporate transactions, platforms, or public policy matters. Recent guests include Tom McKenna, Nancy Hall, and Maxime Saada.

How hard is it to get booked on Strictly Business?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Strictly Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Media Business, Entertainment Business, Media Strategy, and Advertising. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.