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One of many hottest events in Hollywood over Golden Globes weekend began at 9a.m.
SiriusXM hosted a morning bash for its podcast nominees at Max & Helen’s, the LA diner co-owned by “All people Loves Raymond” creator and foodie Phil Rosenthal that’s racked up allegedly 8-hour waits on weekend for tables since its November launch. (That’s reportedly the longest look ahead to a desk in LA historical past.)
However SiriusXM managed to e book the spot for its “Earlier than The Buzz” bash on Saturday morning, bringing out friends together with “SmartLess” podcast hosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman, “Name Her Daddy” mastermind Alex Cooper, Mel Robbins, Conan O’Brien, Ted Danson, music mogul Irving Azoff and Dax Shepherd.
Additionally noticed on the bash have been comic Sebastian Maniscalco, “Pod Save America” hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett, Tig Notaro, Alex Edelman, Sway Calloway, Tom Papa and extra.
SiriusXM president and chief content material officer Scott Greenstein even jumped behind the counter to assist serve friends.
Saturday night time was full of over-the-top bashes, however an insider advised us that SiriusXM didn’t wish to do a giant get together, however moderately have its stars and VIPs “combine with stars in a cool, straightforward vibe on the hottest place on the town with the nicest individuals operating it who you simply love supporting.”
(We’re unsure that Rosenthal and his Max & Helen’s associate, Nancy Silverton of Mozza fame, want the help! Rosenthal beforehand advised The Hollywood Reporter of his 40-seat restaurant that even Steven Spielberg gave him two days discover simply to try to land a desk for 2.)
Different prime SiriusXM brass on the morning get together included CEO Jennifer Witz.
Company on the fete that ran until midday sampled the restaurant’s signature gadgets, together with the waffle with maple butter (a viral sensation), the New York breakfast sandwich, and Lily Rosenthal’s very hot Lily’s Hot Chocolate.
Josh Beckerman — aka the Foodie Magician — carried out.
As friends of honor have been being toasted, O’Brien joked he additionally wished to be thanked for driving all the best way over to the get together from the Westside.
It’s the primary 12 months the Globes have included a best podcast category, with nominees together with “Smartless,” “Name Her Daddy,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” Shepherd’s “Armchair Knowledgeable,” Amy Poehler’s “Good Cling” and NPR’s “Up First.”