Jenny McCarthy has hosted talk shows, and she’s hosted podcasts. Now, she’s aiming to do both at the same time: Variety has learned that McCarthy is developing a daytime talk show/video podcast hybrid for the Warner Bros. TV Group -operated syndicated TV label Telepictures (“The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “Extra”).

The McCarthy series is being developed as 170 half-hour episodes, to be produced in the style of a video podcast but pitched to market as a daytime talk show. The daytime talker/podcast hybrid would feature McCarthy sharing celebrity gossip, sharing advice, telling stories and talking to celebrity guests, experts, everyday people and viewer call ins. Episodes will center on a daily theme cued to something McCarthy is passionate about, while segments will also focus on human

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