Pete Davidson is officially stepping into podcasting, adding a new chapter to his ever-evolving career. 

The comedian and actor announced on Wednesday, January 14, that he is launching a new podcast titled The Pete Davidson Show, set to premiere later this month on Netflix.

According to a press release, the podcast will drop weekly and promises relaxed, candid conversations with Davidson at the center. 

The former Saturday Night Live star plans to film the show primarily from his garage, a setting he joked is “where all the best conservations happen”, while also taking the podcast on the road for select episodes.

The show is being teased as a space for open, unfiltered discussions, with Netflix describing it as featuring “candid, no-holds-barred conversations.”

Davidson explained why Netflix felt like the right home for the project, saying, “Netflix was the home of one of my first stand-up specials, so it felt right to bring the podcast there, too. It’s me and my friends talking about anything and everything. It’s going to be a great time.” 

His connection with the streamer runs deep. 

He first partnered with Netflix in 2020 for Pete Davidson: Alive from New York, followed by his 2024 stand-up special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli. 

In between, he also curated and hosted Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends in 2022 as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.

The timing of the announcement marks a busy and meaningful period in Davidson’s life. 

Just one month ago, he and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, welcomed their daughter, making this new venture part of a fresh personal and professional chapter.

The Pete Davidson Show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Friday, January 30, at 12:01 a.m. PT. 

With his signature humour, a familiar group of friends, and a laid-back format, the podcast is expected to give fans a closer look at Davidson beyond the stage, continuing his long-standing relationship with Netflix while offering something entirely new.

• Western officials warn US military strike could be “imminent”.
• European, Israeli officials say Trump appears poised to intervene.
• Tehran threatens retaliation against US bases in region.

Iran has closed its airspace to all flights except international flights to and from Iran with permission, flight tracking website Flightradar24 said on Thursday, as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high.

The advisory is valid for a little more than two hours, Flightradar24 said on its social media profile.

This development comes after a Western military official told Reuters on Wednesday that “all the signals are that a US attack is imminent”.

The official added: “[…] but that is also how this administration behaves to keep everyone on their toes. Unpredictability is part of the strategy.”

Two European officials said US military intervention could come in the next 24 hours. An Israeli official also said it appeared Trump had decided to intervene, though the scope and timing remained unclear.

US President Donald Trump, in his recent statement today, signalled a cautious easing of fears that the crisis in Iran could escalate into a broader regional confrontation.

Trump said he has been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests were easing and that he believes there is currently no plan for large-scale executions.

Asked who told him that the killings had stopped, Trump described them as “very important sources on the other side”.

The president did not rule out potential US military action, saying “we are going to watch what the process is” before noting the US administration had received a “very good statement” from Iran.

In a televised interview on Monday, Trump had warned that the United States would take “very strong action” if Iran’s authorities went ahead with executing protesters they had detained during widespread unrest.

In response, Tehran warned neighbouring countries hosting US troops that it would retaliate against American bases if Washington carries out threats to intervene in protests in Iran.

Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield made his first court appearance on Wednesday, a day after turning himself in to authorities to face charges of child sex abuse stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing in New Mexico.

Albuquerque police issued a warrant for his arrest last week on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. A criminal complaint alleges the acts occurred on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady,” which was filmed in Albuquerque.

“Tim Busfield denies the allegations in the criminal complaint and maintains they are completely false,” attorney Larry Stein said in a statement to CBS News. “As a voluntary step, he submitted to an independent polygraph examination regarding those allegations and passed.”

The 68-year-old actor, who is married to actor Melissa Gilbert and is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” has vowed to fight the charges. In a video shared before turning himself in, Busfield called the allegations lies.

Prosecutors are seeking to keep Busfield in custody pending trial, citing a “history of alleged sexual misconduct.” They filed a motion early Wednesday detailing their reasons for the request, pointing to what they described as a documented pattern of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority and grooming behavior by Busfield over two decades. They also said witnesses have expressed fear regarding retaliation and professional harm.

Another allegation was reported to law enforcement the same day Busfield turned himself in, Albuquerque Deputy District Attorney Savannah Brandenburg-Koch told the judge Wednesday in a court filing. A father of a then-16-year-old girl alleged Busfield kissed and inappropriately touched his daughter, who he said was auditioning for a role at B Street Theatre, an organization Busfield and his brother founded in Sacramento, California. The incident occurred several years ago, according to the document.

Busfield allegedly “begged the family to not report to law enforcement if he received therapy,” Brandenburg-Koch said in the motion. The girl’s father, who is a therapist himself, said he thought it was the best thing to do at the time, according to the prosecutor.

In a statement to CBS Sacramento, B Street Theatre said that though Busfield is its founder, he has not had an active role in its operations in any capacity since 2001. The theater declined to comment further on Busfield due to the ongoing investigation.

The motion filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court seeking to keep Busfield in custody also states that research and experience show that offenders are uniquely positioned to evade accountability and circumvent safeguards designed to protect children when they wield authority, status or influence.

“In light of the defendant’s demonstrated disregard for boundaries, authority and compliance, no condition or combination of conditions of release can reasonably protect the victims or the community,” the motion states.

It will be up to a judge to determine whether to grant the request. A detention hearing has yet to be scheduled.

Prosecutors also took issue with Busfield disseminating a video to the media outlet TMZ on Tuesday, suggesting he was prioritizing “personal narrative control and public relations” over compliance with the court process.

According to the criminal complaint, an investigator with the police department says the child reported that he was 7 years old when Busfield touched him multiple times on private areas over his clothing. Busfield allegedly touched him on another occasion when he was 8, the complaint said.

The complaint also says the child was reportedly afraid to tell anyone because Busfield was the director and he feared he would get mad at him.

The boy’s twin brother told authorities he also was touched by Busfield but did not specify where. He said he didn’t say anything because he didn’t want to get in trouble.

The mother of the twins reported to Child Protective Services that the abuse occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024, the complaint said.

In an interview with police last fall, Busfield denied the allegations and suggested that the boys’ mother was seeking revenge for her children being replaced on the series. The argument was echoed by Busfield’s attorney Tuesday.

The investigation began in November 2024 after a call from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The boys’ parents had gone there at the recommendation of a law firm, the complaint said.

Busfield’s attorney said an independent investigation by Warner Bros. was unable to corroborate allegations of inappropriate behavior by Busfield. But prosecutors in their filing argued that the investigator failed to talk to key witnesses.

A publicist for Gilbert said she is “not making public statements at this time.” 

“Any purported ‘statements’ circulating online — including AI-generated deepfakes of her ‘breaking her silence’ — should not be treated as coming from her,” publicist Ame Van Iden said in a statement, adding, “Melissa stands with and supports her husband and will address the public at an appropriate time. We ask that their privacy be respected.”