Podcast appearances and mentions of michael ausiello

If you ask any random person about Felicity, they will probably know about the haircut. This episode looks at how the writers came up with the idea, how it was executed, how the public and the network responded, and what we think about it now. JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman are all throughout the episode, as well as critics, including Michael Ausiello and Willa Paskin, executive Susanne Daniels, and many more voices. Does a haircut still mean so much 25 years later? Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes Original Music: Eric Phillips Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Next time: Episodes 204-205. Watch on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist and author Michael Ausiello routinely got Glee scoops and spoilers for TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly, but who was his source? Michael joins Jenna and Kevin to discuss his time covering the series, including sharing memories from his time on the set with the cast. Plus, the trio talks about the loss of Cory Monteith from different perspectives: his co-stars versus a journalist who had to cover the story, how they all felt about the tribute episode, and coming to terms with loss and grief after losing both Cory and Naya Rivera. In honor of Naya, the Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser benefiting Alexandria House is back for its fourth annual edition. For information and to donate, visit AlexandriaHouse.org/Snixxmas2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maura and Donny's latest episode is on the interestingly titled memoir “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies” by Michael Ausiello. It was published in 2017 and was adapted into the critically acclaimed 2022 film “Spoiler Alert.” The film was written by David Marshall Grant and Dan Savage, directed by Michael Showalter and starred Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, and Sally Field.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

Queríamos subirlo para el Orgullo y... bueno, no dijimos cuál, que el de Barcelona se ha celebrado ayer 15 de julio... Aysss, la falta de tiempo... Pero aquí estamos con un programa cargadito, cargadito de cosas. Empezamos con dos series de Amazon Prime Video, la norteamericana "Swarm (Enjambre)" y la española "Sin huellas". Seguimos con el cortometraje de Almodóvar "Extraña forma de vida", porque ya no concebimos un poscast sin hablar de Pedro Pascal, y finalizamos el bloque audiovisual con la película "Spoiler Alert", protagonizada por Jim Parsons y Ben Aldridge y basada en las memorias del crítico de series Michael Ausiello. En el segundo bloque toca hablar de cómics, libros ilustrados y ensayos. Reivindicamos el "Anarcoma" de Nazario, descubrimos "Saritísima" una biografía ilustrada de la Montiel y viajamos a 1997 para revivir el impacto de "Palabra de Mujer", segundo disco de Mónica Naranjo con el último libro de Juan Sanguino "Apriétame más fuerte: El año en que Mónica Naranjo desató a un millón de maricas, chonis y marujas". Para finalizar repasamos también "Memorias de Shangay: 30 años de historia LGTBQ+ en España" que nos sirve de excusa para hablar un poco de la evolución del ambiente y la importancia del activismo (tanto personal como institucional) en estos tiempos inciertos que corren. Y entre medias de todo esto... digresiones, muchas digresiones. Porque lo de "You're missing the point" se nos queda muy corto... Anda, dale al play. Es el botoncito ese que tiene un triángulo, no tiene pérdida...

Esta semana venimos a relatar historias personales. Empezaremos en 'Quédate a mi lado (Spoiler alert)' descubriendo la historia de amor real del periodista Michael Ausiello y un publicista; seguiremos en Disney+ acercándonos a la historia autobiográfica del inventor de los cheetos picantes en 'Flamin Hot' y terminaremos con una historia de amores prohibidos en la ciudad natal del director de la pakistaní 'Joyland'. Todo ello, como siempre, sin spoilers. Quédate a mi Lado (Spoiler Alert) Michael es un periodista especializado en televisión que en una noche de fiesta conoce a Kit, un apuesto publicista. Ambos conectan desde el inicio y, pese a las inseguridades que Michael siente hacia su físico y los diferentes entornos en los que los dos se mueven, comienzan una relación casi idílica hasta que los baches de la vida les llevan a enfrentarse a situaciones por las que nadie querría pasar. Michael Showalter, director de películas como ‘La gran enfermedad del amor’ o ‘Los ojos de Tammy Faye’, dirige a Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge y Sally Field en este drama romántico basado en hechos reales. FLAMIN’ HOT: LA HISTORIA DE LOS CHEETOS PICANTES Richard Montañez es un inmigrante mexicano en los Estados Unidos. Tras una vida de delincuencia y mal pasado su vida se encauza cuando consigue un trabajo como conserje en la fábrica de Fritos. Su entrega y pasión por aprender le llevan a seguir interesándose por el funcionamiento de la conocida marca de snacks, y será esa entrega lo que le llevará a diseñar el nuevo sabor que salvará a la firma de la catástrofe: los cheetos picantes. Eva Longoria adapta la historia de este conserje para Hulu que ha sido distribuida internacionalmente por Disney+ JOYLAND Haider es el hijo menor de los Rana, una familia patriarcal que necesita que deje embarazada a su mujer de un niño para continuar con el linaje. Mientras eso ocurre, encuentra trabajo como bailarín en el espectáculo erótico de una estrella trans llamada Biba, relegando a su mujer a las tareas domésticas. Entre Haider y Biba surgirá una atracción tan intensa como prohibida que provocará que los tres ejes de la historia se cuestionen su papel en una sociedad no apta para ellos. Saim Sadiq se estrena en el largometraje con esta película que se llevó el premio Un Certain Regard en Cannes el pasado año, fue galardonada con el Independent Spirit a mejor película y llegó a la shortlist de los Oscar por Pakistán. 🎬Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/PodcastEnSerio 🐥Y estamos en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastEnSerio ⌨️Correo: ivodelgadorivero@gmail.com 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticoenserio/?hl=en-gb

Muziek van Brian H. Kim bij de film Spoiler Alert, een komedie met serieuze ondertoon van Michael Showalter, gebaseerd op het autobiografische boek Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies van de Amerikaanse entertainmentjournalist Michael Ausiello over zijn relatie met fotograaf Kit Cowan, die ten slotte – de spoiler uit de titel – overleed aan kanker. Ondanks de tragische afloop is het verhaal opvallend luchtig. Showalter vertelt het zonder haast of grote pretenties, en houdt het sentiment redelijk in toom. De muziek van Brian H. Kim is vakkundig gemaakt, subtiel van toon en nergens over the top. Kim begon zijn muzikale carrière als pianist in New York, maar ging over op het produceren van elektronische muziek en het schrijven van muziek voor film en televisie. Hij schrijft trouwens ook graag songs, bijvoorbeeld voor musical-series voor Netflix en Disney.

Rebels! We're bringing the love for Harry Styles, and the disdain for the victim narrative as we sit down and discuss the Netflix period drama "Spoiler Alert" (2022) Pro Tip: If you see your newly wed husband snuggling the Museum Curator...consider your options.Spoiler Alert (2022) Directed by Michael Showalter. Written by David Marshall Grant, Dan Savage, and Michael Ausiello. Starring Jim Parsons, and Ben Aldridge. The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.Support the showSubscribe to hear our entire library now!Follow the Rebels: Stefan: @sjmaroni Bear SailorMoon: @bearsailormooon Carlotta Carlisle: @carlottacarlisle Chad: @cski01 / @dressedasaChad (IG/Tiktok) Julia: @julialynched PJ: @xndra_design Stu: @janikon_ Facebook: /groups/rwacpod Instagram @RWACpodFind us at linktr.ee/RWAC

Episode 1013 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Spoiler Alert (Comedy, Drama) As the title suggests, the outcome is writ large at the start of the film, which is based on a best-selling memoir by Michael Ossiello. Spoiler Alert is a 13-year love story between two guys. Director Michael Showalter Writers David Marshall Grant (screenplay by) - Dan Savage (screenplay by) - Michael Ausiello (based on the book 'Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies' by) Stars Jim Parsons - Ben Aldridge - Josh Pais - IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3136734489/?playlistId=tt7775720&ref_=tt_ov_vi To listen on your favourite app, your one click universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/moviesfirst Movies First RSS : https://www.spreaker.com/show/2648009/episodes/feed Stream podcast episodes on demand from https://www.bitesz.com/show/movies-first-reviews/ (mobile friendly). For more from Alex visit our new website: https://moviesfirstpodcast.com or www.bitesz.com Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcast apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker, etc. For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube : Facebook - @moviesfirst Twitter - @MoviesFirst YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatJQHaVabIvzCLqO16XvSQ If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #movies #cinema #entertainment #podcast #reviews #moviesfirst #spoileralert #jimparsons #moviereviewThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2648009/advertisement

Michael Showalter is a founding member of the sketch comedy group The State. He's in part responsible for other cult comedy favorites like Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Stella and more. These days, Showalter has been spending more and more time behind the camera.. He directed the new film Spoiler Alert. It's a romantic drama based on the book Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, a memoir by TV writer Michael Ausiello.Michael joins us on the latest episode of Bullseye to talk about Spoiler Alert. Plus, what it was like to direct Sally Field, and his process when casting his movies.

Director Michael Showalter discusses his new film, Spoiler Alert, with fellow director Charles Rogers in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Showalter speaks about earning an emotional reaction to the film through technique, dealing with characters who use humor as a coping mechanism, and working with how an actor interprets a character naturally. Based on Michael Ausiello's 2017 memoir, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, the film follows the final 11-months of Manhattan photographer Kit Cowan's life from his terminal cancer diagnosis to his death, told through the eyes of Ausiello, his spouse. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/Events/2023/February2023/1222_QnA_SpoilerAlert.aspx

Michael Ausiello steps Behind The Rope. Pop Culture Guru and Contributing Editor to Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide and so many more, we could be here all day. Michael is here to chat about his new film “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies”, based on his best selling book, in which he chronicles his thirteen year relationship with his husband Kit who passed away due to a rare form of cancer several years back. Michael is openly candid about that time in his life, relationship with Kit - being played by Jim Parsons - and the process of making a movie starring the likes of Oscar Winner Sally Field. Having been an entertainment journalist for several decades who has interviewed everyone who is anyone, the convo quickly turns to pop culture - best / worst interview, dream “get” interview, the current representation of LGBTQIA+ in Hollywood, Real Housewives, The Kardashians, and oh, so much more! We talk reboots, Gilmore Girls, Felicity and more about the brilliant “Spoiler Alert”. Spoiler Alert, Bring Tissues! Thank you, Mr. Ausiello. @michaelausiello @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PELOTON  - onepeloton.com/home-trial (Try Peloton Tread Risk Free With a 30 Day Home Trial) RELIEFBAND - reliefband.com (20% Off Plus Free Shipping. Use Code VELVET) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke to the cast of Spoiler Alert, which is based on the memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" by writer and journalist Michael Ausiello. We spoke to Ben Aldridge, who plays Kit Cowan, about what it was like embodying his character, working with Jim Parsons, and the importance of using Ausiello's material as a backing. Meanwhile, Parsons and Auisello spoke about why they wanted to work together, their long history, the spiritual aspect of the film, and how Ausiello knew that Parson was the actor he wanted to depict him. We also spoke with Bill Irwin, who plays Bob -- Irwin talks about the themes of the film, the emotion, and why he wanted to be a part of it. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Writer Michael Ausiello embarks on a roller-coaster ride of emotions when his partner gets diagnosed with terminal cancer. Spoiler Alert, distributed by Focus Features, is currently in theaters now and can be found to stream on Amazon Prime. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

Alex and Zach grab the tissues for Spoiler Alert, a bittersweet love story based on Michael Ausiello's memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies." They highlight the natural, authentic and true tale of true love and grief. Stick to the end for some movie news and trailer talk.TIME STAMPS: 0:27 - Background/Non-Spoiler Discussion 15:01 - SPOILER Plot Discussion 50:40 - Movie's Reception/Reaction 53:24 - Outro 55:56 - Trailer Talk/Movie News Follow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.

TV journalist Michael Ausiello wrote a 2017 memoir called Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies that detailed his 13-year relationship with his husband Kit Cowan, who, in a devastating turn, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and, as the title tells us, died. Not to sound jaded, but there are a lot of memoirs about cancer and death. This book, however, is special because it's so specific and true and willing to get into the gory details—the goriest being the details of their living, breathing, changing relationship. The heartbreaking ending aside, it's one of the best memoirs you'll read about real adults trying to make a long-term relationship work. This book is so vulnerable, so raw, so specific, it just knocks you out. In this episode, we talk with Mike about this book and the movie adaptation that just came out starring Jim Parsons as Ausiello and Ben Aldridge as Kit. The movie lives up to the book, hitting just the right tone between dark humor and heartbreaking pathos. It's wonderfully realized by director Michael Showalter and rendered for the screen judiciously by writers Marshall Grant and Dan Savage. We discuss how Ausiello came to share such a vulnerable story with the world, what it was like to see Parsons play a version of himself (in a word: weird), and how much we need more authentic stories about queer couples, and about adult people with relatable problems.  Read more: Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello Michael Ausiello on Instagram Writer's Bone: The Best Books of 2022 Pop Literacy is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone. 

Today on Wussy Movie Club, our producer Jon Dean joins us to review the latest high profile gay romance films, ‘Spoiler Alert' starring Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge.    The film is based off Michael Ausiello's 2017 memoir ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies' about his lover Kit Cowan's diagnosis with terminal cancer.    WUSSY Movie Club is hosted by two Queer film lovers: Johne Kilberg and Daniel Shaw.   WUSSY Movie Club is a weekly roundtable movie podcast examines films a Queer lens, featuring themed seasons and special interviews with Queer filmmakers. Every Wednesday, a rotating cast of LGBTQIA+ voices will dish on their favorite films of past and present. Join the club and be a part of the discussion!   WUSSY Movie Club is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto   Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix   Join the WUSSY Movie Club on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wussymovieclub/    Follow WUSSY Movie Club on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/WussyMovieClub/

Do you know these gays? These gays are trying to kill it with pop culture references! From the coast of Sicily, all the way to the hustle and bustle of New York, spoiler alert, the holigays are here and there's so much to talk about! Grab a cup of eggnog and settle in for another rousing roundtable chat!Merry Chrysler and Happy Honda Days dear listeners! The boys have joined the round table for one last pop culture round-up before the ball drops on 2023 and boy do they have some great topics to share! Before tackling the topics, the boys chat about the recent cast announcement for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 premiering on MTV on January 6th along with a discussion on streaming and holding onto media you want to consume at your discretion. Erik then kicks the topics off with Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas streaming now on SHOWTIME. Do you think laughter is a good way to stave off the seasonal depression? Sound off in the comments! After a quick break for station identification BeeJay takes us into the anime world of Chainsaw Man and introduces us to the cutness that is Pochita. From there, the boys travel to Italy as Bryan discusses the latest season of Mike White's acclaimed series, The White Lotus. Have you watched the show? Have you ever said to yourself, "those gays are trying to kill me," after a night out at the club? Let us know! Before the final topic, the boys chat about the recent drop of the newest teaser trailer for Across The Spider-Verse! For the final topic of the episode, Pat dishes on the film, Spoiler Alert, which chronicles the life of Michael Ausiello as he watches his partner succumb to cancer. It's a heavy topic, but spoiler alert, it's being highly recommended! Closing out the episode, the boys share their 1Ups and well wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flameon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first of three episodes where Bruce Miller and company are looking back on the year that was. As a special treat for long-time listeners, returning to the co-host seat is our very dear friend and former co-host, Sioux CIty Journal reporter Jared McNett who was last on for our bonus episode, The end of "Atlanta"! On this first episode we're running down our favorite TV shows of the year. Our list includes just about as many tearful finales as it does fantastic new shows, and honestly given how great the year was for television you could randomize what we've got in our top spots and it'd still be hard to argue with. We even included some honorable mentions. But wait! That's not all! Right up front, we've got interviews with Jennifer Ehle, Amina Nieves, James Badge Dale and Marley Shelton, stars of the new "Yellowstone" prequel spin-off "1923," which is set to premiere on December 18 on Paramount+. "1923" (Paramount+) Where to watch: "The Bear" S1 (Hulu; FX) "Andor" S1 (Disney+) "This is Going to Hurt" miniseries (AMC; BBC One) "Better Call Saul" S6 (AMC) "The White Lotus" S2 (HBO) "Atlanta" S3+S4 (FX) "Abbott Elementary" S2 (ABC) "What We do in the Shadows" S4 (FX) "Barry" S3 (HBO) "Hacks" S2 (HBO) "For All Mankind" S3 (Apple+) "Reservation Dogs" S2 (FX on Hulu) Honorable mentions: "Old Man" S1 (FX) "Only Murders in the Building" S2 (Hulu) "The Rehearsal" S1 (HBO) "Under the Banner of Heaven" miniseries (Hulu; FX) "We Own This City" miniseries (HBO) Recent articles by Bruce Miller: Clooney, Roberts bring what star power they can to 'Ticket' What's it like to have your life on screen? 'Spoiler Alert's' Michael Ausiello found out 'Spoiler Alert' earns all of its tears 'Amsterdam' isn't the memorable mystery some thought 'George & Tammy' offers a surface look at country legends Follow the show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/streamed-screened/id1497387116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28W6TG5TZMsXwWARz6lEu4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/StreamdNScreend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streamedandscreened Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreamedAndScreened Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, an entertainment reporter for multiple decades who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal, Jared McNett, a reporter for the Sioux City Journal, and Chris Lay, the podcast operations manager for Lee Enterprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on the memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" by entertainment journalist Michael Ausiello, director Michael Showalter's "Spoiler Alert" depicts the modern-day relationship of Ausiello (played by Jim Parsons) and his late husband Kit Cowan (played by Ben Aldridge). Ausiello, Showalter, and Aldridge were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their respective roles in the film, bringing this gay romance to life, what their favorite Christmas movies are, and more! Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film now playing in theaters from Focus Features. Thank you, and enjoy!   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

SPOILER ALERT is based on the true story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship that takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.This is a comedy, drama, directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and starring Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) and Ben Aldridge (Pennyworth)Based on the book 'Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies' by) Michael AusielloThis is a funny and gut wrenching movie from the LGBTQ community, but you don't need to to be gay or anything else to appreciate a story about true love.We have interviews and movie clips. 

Dennis is joined via Zoom by writer Michael Ausiello to discuss the new film Spoiler Alert, which stars Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge and Sally Field, and is based on Michael's 2017 memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies. The book and movie depicts the journey Michael and his photographer partner of thirteen years Kit go on after Kit gets diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. In the interview, Michael talks what it was like to be on the set everyday and also explains how the movie came to be; how the book got optioned by Jim Parsons' production company, how Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, I Love That For You) came on board to direct and how it ended up being distributed by Focus Features, the same company behind Brokeback Mountain. Michael and Dennis also bond over their magazine background and their childhood obsession with TV Guide and Michael talks about how when he was working there, every day was a ‘pinch me' moment. Other topics include: Sally Field's adorable dog, breaking a bombshell story about frostiness on the set of The Good Wife, using Kit's original photographs in the film, the importance of the small, quiet moments in the film and what his journey has taught him about life, perseverance and himself.

This week, Busy and Caissie share what they got each other for Christmas! And they talk about how Busy's fear of Chelsea Handler stopped her from trying to lie to get out of a tricky situation, how much people in Massachusetts love scratch tickets and the runoff results in Georgia, thank heaven, with a little side of parenting advice from Cais to Biz. Then, entertainment journalist, Michael Ausiello, stops by to talk about the new movie “Spoiler Alert” based on his memoir about losing his husband Kit to cancer. And, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is back to discuss her first comedy special “The Intruder” on HBO! SPONSORS: http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month http://RocketMoney.com/BEST to download the RocketMoney app (formerly TrueBill) http://SAKARA.COM/Busy CODE: BUSY for 20% off your first order http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY for 50% off your first order of pediatrician approved superpowered chewable children's vitamins http://OliveandJune.com/BUSY for 20% off your 1st mani system

This week, we look at the sweeping changes taking place at DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran, who Antonio Banderas picks as his Zorro successor, Will Smith's comments about the Oscar slap in the media, why Disney's Strange World bombed at the box-office, and the latest controversy surrounding embattled actor Kevin Spacey.Then, we go BEYOND THE LIST to look at the best superhero series that are not from DC or Marvel. It's then time for our MOJO CHATS OF THE WEEK with Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge as they talk about their new movie Spoiler Alert. Plus, we've got the author who wrote the memoir in which the true-life drama is based on, Michael Ausiello!

ToyCast is back and better than ever! This is Episode 162, this time TFG1Mike welcomes Michael Aussiello founder of the website TVLine, and author of Spoiler Alert! You are not gonna wanna miss this!!! Mike and Michael talk for just over two hours all about toy collecting, Smurfs, and more! Check it out! as we are back Talkin' Toys here on ToyCast!

In a Reading the Rainbow first, cohosts Lizzy and Em interview Michael Ausiello, author of the heart-breaking memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies. Michael graciously shares about his writing process, the shock of having his memoir made into a feature film, Smurfs, and, of course, memories of Kit, his late husband, a Millersburg, PA native. Listen with a box of tissues at the ready. If you're interested in reading Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore! Public library locator (USA): https://bit.ly/3FudXPV Independent bookstores (USA and Canada): https://bit.ly/3FifJ6u

Join acclaimed, Emmy nominated actor and Law & Order: SVU star Christopher Meloni on the brand-new series Law & Order: Organized Crime in conversation with TVLine's Michael Ausiello. Returning to his iconic roll as Elliott Stabler, Meloni leads the cast of Organized Crime as a tough detective determined to take down New York's crime syndicates in the wake of devastating personal loss. Hear Meloni discuss with Ausiello the powerful new addition to the long-running franchise, the enduring appeal of the Law & Order shows, the new gravity that he brings to the Elliott Stabler roll, stories from behind the scenes, his other upcoming acting projects, and much more.

A raw conversation with TVLine founder Michael Ausiello about his poignant memoir, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies and the upcoming movie based on the book starring Jim Parsons of the Big Bang Theory.

Tony and Emmy Award-nominee and star of "American Flyers" David Marshall Grant joins us to discuss his casting, training, the most memorable moment on set, the lasting meaning of the film, and processing American history through storytelling. -- More info on our guest: David Marshall Grant’s Broadway credits include “Bent,” starring with Richard Gere, and Joe Pitt in “Angels in America,” for which he was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award. His first play, “Snakebit,” was produced off-Broadway and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. Other plays include “Current Events” at The Manhattan Theater Club and “Pen” at Playwrights Horizons. Television work includes Bobby Kennedy in “Citizen Cohn,” “And the Band Played On,” “Thirty-Something” and “Party Down.” He has been an executive producer on “Brothers & Sisters,” “Nashville,” “Smash,” “Code Black” and “A Million Little Things.” Grant has appeared in over 25 movies, including “American Flyers,” “The Chamber,” “Air America,” “Stepford Wives” and “The Devil Wears Prada.” He is currently writing the screen adaptation of Michael Ausiello’s “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies” with Dan Savage.

This week we break up with Season 1 of FELICITY as we welcome TVLine Founder and President Michael Ausiello to talk about FELICITY WAS HERE, the season 1 finale of FELICITY.   We talk about ending a first season and the struggles in maintaining relationship drama through seasons, Keri Russell's performance as Felicity is as torn between Ben and Noel as she has ever been and how we would respond to a surprise invite to Berlin.    PLUS: We got to interview AMY JO JOHNSON (who plays Julie on the show). We talked about what it was like to star on such a beloved show as FELICITY, what it was like working with Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, JJ Abrams and the rest of the cast and finally what it was like to play Julie, whose relationship with Ben goes south in this episode.     As we mentioned last week, please consider donating to ActBlue here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn?refcode=tweet to help address issues of racial injustice and police brutality in America.   

In the inaugural episode of Story Dive, we dive into the increasingly unbelievable story of 24 and American torture policy. As it turns out, not all cases of fiction inspiring people to make a change in the world ends happily. Sources and Reading List· “Scalia and Torture”, The Daily Dish in The Atlantic, June 19, 2007. · “Can Jack Bauer Convince You to Torture?” by Noah Berlatsky in Pacific Standard, originally published Jan 5, 2015 and updated May 3, 2017.· ‘If Torture is Wrong, What About 24? Torture and the Hollywood Effect’ by Erin M. Kearns and Joseph K. Young, Crime and Delinquency, Vol 64.12, 2018, p. 1568-89.· ‘When Data Don’t Matter: Exploring Public Perceptions of Terrorism’ by Erin M. Kearns, Allison E. Betus and Anthony F. Lemieux, forthcoming in Studies in Conflict and Terrorism· ‘A Rose by Another Name: Legal Definitions, Sanitized Terms, and Imagery of Torture in 24’ by Jinee Lokaneeta, Law, Culture and the Humanities Vol 6.2, 2010, p. 245-73.· “US Military tells Jack Bauer: Cut out the Torture Scenes…or else!” by Andrew Buncombe, The Independent, February 13th 2007· “Lithwick: How Jack Bauer Shaped U.S. Torture Policy” by Dahlia Lithwick, Newsweek, July 25th 2008· “Whatever it Takes: The Politics of the Man Behind 24” by Jane Mayer, The New Yorker 11 February 2007· “Does 24 Encourage US Interrogators to ‘Torture’ Detainees” by Tom Regan, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 February 2007· Secrets of 24: the Unauthorized Guide to the Political and Moral Issues behind TV’s Most Riveting Drama by Dan Burstein and Arne J. De Keijzer, Sterling Publishing Company, 2007.· Rachel Ablow, “Tortured Sympathies: Victorian Literature and the Ticking Time Bomb Scenario”, ELH vol 80 no 4 (2013), pp. 1145-1171.· Dan Clarendon, “Fox Has Been Trying to Reboot and Revive ‘24’ for Years”, TV Insider, January 20, 2020.· Michael Ausiello, “24 Update: Fox Scraps 2 Spinoff Ideas, Including Potential Prequel Series Centered on Young Jack Bauer”, TV Line, January 7 2020.

In this evocative and gorgeously wrought memoir reminiscent of Rob Sheffield’s Love Is a Mixtape and George Hodgman’s Bettyville, Michael Ausiello—a respected TV columnist and founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com—remembers his late husband, and the lessons, love, and laughter that they shared throughout their fourteen years together. For the past decade, TV fans of all stripes have counted upon Michael Ausiello’s insider knowledge to get the scoop on their favorite shows and stars. From his time at Soaps in Depth to his influential stints at TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly to his current role as founder and editor-in-chief of the wildly popular website TVLine.com, Michael has established himself as the go-to expert when it comes to our most popular form of entertainment. What many of his fans don’t know, however, is that while his professional life was in full swing, Michael had to endure the greatest of personal tragedies: his husband, Kit Cowan, was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. Over the course of eleven months, Kit and Michael did their best to combat the deadly disease, but Kit succumbed to his illness in February 2015. In this heartbreaking and darkly hilarious memoir, Michael tells the story of his harrowing and challenging last year with Kit while revisiting the thirteen years that preceded it, and how the undeniably powerful bond between him and Kit carried them through all manner of difficulty—always with laughter front and center in their relationship. Instead of a tale of sadness and loss, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies is an unforgettable, inspiring, and beautiful testament to the resilience and strength of true love.

Claire Danes joins Michael Ausiello to discuss her role on Homeland.

Dan Levy joins Michael Ausiello for a discussion about his role on Schitt's Creek.

Michael Ausiello is use to writing and critiquing television shows about fictional drama. But in his book writing debut Michale opens up about his relationship with his husband and the cancer that took him away. I highly recommend reading or listening to the audio version of the book. Its a funny, moving, heartbreaking, relatable, incredibly well written story of love and loss... and Smurfs. He was on once before and could not talk in great detail about the book, but here we talk about quite a bit. Plus, I predict Jim Parsons playing him in the movie adaptation before it was even announced. Please Listen! Please Share! Please Enjoy! Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 @scratrchthesurfacepodcast My website www.ejscott.com RUNNING BLIND Documentary available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Michael Ausiello and the editors at TVLine discuss their Comic Con adventures.

Michael Ausiello and the editors of TVLine give their first reactions to the 2017 Emmy Nominations!

Ellie Kemper joins Michael Ausiello for a discussion about her role on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. 

Carrie Coon joins Michael Ausiello to discuss her roles on Fargo and The Leftovers.

Lauren Graham joins Michael Ausiello for a discussion about her role on Gilmore Girls.   

Julie Klausner joins Michael Ausiello for a discussion about her role on Difficult People. 

Freddie Highmore joins Michael Ausiello for a discussion about his role on Bates Motel. 

Michael Ausiello is a successful tv critic co founding the website tvline.com. Michale is coming out with a memoir soon of his love and marriage with his husband, Kit. The memoir also goes into losing Kit to cancer. Michael was good enough to meet up with me in Brooklyn and talk about the book writing process and writing under such tragic circumstances, we also talk about his coming out to his family, dating since Kits passing, lots of television talk, how he started in writing, meeting celebrities and so much more!!! Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 My website www.ejscott.com Charities to donate to www.crowdrise.com/7on7 RUNNING BLIND Documentary available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon

GILMORE GIRLS IS COMING BACK! We talk all about the revival news in a special wonderful emergency podcast, with special guest Michael Ausiello

Aisha Muharrar, Sarah Heyward, and Michael Ausiello join the Gilmore Guys for a live taping from the Bell House in Brooklyn NY of Episode 420 - Luke Can See Her Face. Ep. 420 Visual Companion: http://youtu.be/i_oAXrDYHOE