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Awards Magnet by Gold Derby

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Awards Magnet, a Gold Derby podcast, is your No. 1 source for expert predictions, interviews with celebrity contenders throughout Oscar and Emmy seasons, and curated news analysis. Subscribe to Awards Magnet for weekly episodes and listen to what the New York Times called one of the five best podcasts for Hollywood's awards season. Please email us your questions and comments at slugfests@goldderby.com.
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Episodes

4 gutsy, bitchy Broadway wags predict the invisible Tony Awards 2021

Nobody knows when the Tony Awards will finally be doled out, but, hey, we do know the list of nominees, so Michael Musto (Queerty), David Gordon (Theatermania), veteran wag Harry Haun and Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby) make brave predictions. Plus they make lots of catty, sassy remarks, too, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202026 min

Oscar predictions 2021 slugfest: Variety, Deadline, Indiewire vs. Gold Derby on Best Picture

Watch the fierce debate over Best Picture predictions by Oscar experts Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Pete Hammond (Deadline), and Tim Gray and Clayton Davis (Variety). Gold Derby racetrack odds say "Nomadland," "Mank," "Trial of the Chicago 7' 'One Night in Miami" and "News of the World" are out front. True? Here's the full list: https://www.goldderby.com/odds/combined-odds/oscars-nominations-2021-predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 25, 202021 min

2020 Tony Awards crazy nominations and gutsy predictions: Who's out front to win? / GOLD DERBY

Now that Covid-19 has devastated the 2020 Tony Awards, which Broadway shows and stars were cheated ? Who's ahead to win? Gold Derby contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan both bet on "Moulin Rouge" to bag Best Musical, but Sam reminds us, "'Jagged Little Pill' wrangled a massive nomination haul with 15 bids, the most of any production. I note that this Alanis Morissette tuner is the show with a lot of heart. It feels very urgent and immediate.” Listen to their full, jaggedly honest chat. Le...

Oct 18, 202030 min

4 Experts' Emmy Predictions: Is 'Schitt's Creek' ahead? Overhyped? Is 'Mrs. Maisel' up or down?

Pete Hammond (Deadline), Libby Hill (Indiewire), Tim Gray (Variety) and Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby) track the frontrunners for Best Comedy Series, Actor and Actress at the Emmys 2020. Are some pundits overestimating "Schitt's Creek" or have voters caught up with the cult hit show on Netflix and Pop Channel? Is past champ "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" still strong? Can newcomer "Ramy" break through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 12, 202021 min

Emmy predictions: 3 Experts on how Coronavirus will impact top races

Eric Deggans (NPR) and Gold Derby's Joyce Eng and Tom O'Neil track the frontrunners prior to Emmy Award nominations being unveiled on July 28. How will the Covid-19 pandemic affect results? Is 'Schitt's Creek' or "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" out front to win Best Comedy? Is the race for Best Drama Series really between 'Ozark,' 'Succession,' 'The Crown' and 'Better Call Saul'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202016 min

Gutsy Emmy predictions: 'Schitt's Creek' UPSET?

Hear Gold Derby editors track the top Emmy races: Can "Schitt's Creek" really beat presumed frontrunner "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" for Best Comedy Series? How will "Mrs. America" and double Oscar champ Cate Blanchett fare in those jam-packed mini/movie categories? Latest predictions by Tom O'Neil, Daniel Montgomery, Susan Wloszczyna and Marcus James Dixon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202040 min

HOW DARE THEY? Our Editors' way-too-early, gutsy Emmy predictions

Who'll win TV's biggest battles over the 2020 Emmys? 'Succession' v. 'The Crown,' 'Schitt's Creek' v. 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' Can Jennifer Aniston ('Morning Show') repeat her recent SAG Awards win. Listen to the gutsy predictions by Tom O'Neil, Joyce Eng, Daniel Montgomery, Zach Laws and Susan Wloszczyna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 202032 min

OMG 2020 Oscars explained: Why did Brad Pitt & 'Parasite' win?

Gold Derby Editors Tom O'Neil, Paul Sheehan, Chris Beachum, Daniel Montgomerr, Joyce Eng, Susan Wloszczyna, Marcus James Dixon and Zach Laws discussed how "Parasite" achieved that historic Oscars upset against "1917." Why did no rivals beat Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Renee Zellweger (Judy), Laura Dern (Marriage Story) or Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202028 min

Jack Mathews' bold Oscar predictions: '1917' and 'Hollywood' are Best Picture frontrunners

Veteran journalist Jack Mathews has covered the Oscars for more than 40 years for the L.A. Times, USA Today, Gold Derby and other top media. Listen while Jack chats with Tom O'Neil while recalling great stories and while handicapping the current top races. Is "Parasite" overrated as a Best Picture contender? Is "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 202038 min

Gutsy Oscar Predictions by Top Expert Tariq Khan vs. Tom O'Neil

Gold Derby editor Tom O'Neil takes on Tariq Khan, who often wins the Experts' Oscar prediction competitions at Gold Derby. They both predict 'Parasite' will win Best Picture and Sam Mendes will prevail as Best Director. What surprises will there be on Oscar night? Are frontrunners Joaquin Phoenix (Joker), Renee Zellweger (Judy), Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Laura Dern (Marriage Story) locks to claim those acting trophies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Feb 02, 202055 min

Oscar Experts' predictions smackdown: UPSETS looming in acting races?

Are Academy Award frontrunners Joaquin Phoenix (Joker), Renee Zellweger (Judy), Laura Dern (Marriage Story) and Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) invincible? Can Scarlett Johansson (Jojo Rabbit, Marriage Story) or Adam Driver (Marriage Story) stage an upset? Watch final 2020 Oscars predictions with Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Pete Hammond (Deadline), Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby) and Tim Gray (Variety). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 01, 202019 min

4 Oscar Experts' Predictions Slugfest: Best Picture = 1917, Parasite, Joker? UPSET?

Pete Hammond (Deadline), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby) and Tim Gray (Variety) battle over 2020 Oscars predictions for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Will '1917,' 'Parasite,' 'The Irishman,' 'Joker,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' 'Ford v. Ferrari,' "Little Women" or "Marriage Story" triumph? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202020 min

Oscars predictions smackdown: Will '1917' or 'Parasite' win Best Picture?

Watch Gold Derby Editors come out swinging over the biggest Oscar cliffhanger: Will '1917' or 'Parasite' prevail as Best Picture? Watch sassy, informed analysis from Tom O'Neil Chris Beachum, Joyce Eng, Daniel Montgomery and Susan Wloszczyna, who also size up the hopes of "The Irishman," "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Jojo Rabbit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 202032 min

Oscar predictions: Why Keith Simanton (IMDb) bets on 'Hollywood' to win Best Picture

A Quentin Tarantino film will FINALLY win the Oscar for Best Picture, according to Keith Simanton (IMDb), who's betting on "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" because of how the academy's quirky preferential ballot works. Listen to his fearless, funny chat with Gold Derby editor Tom O'Neil as they size up their Oscar predictions in the top races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202042 min

What to think of those OMG Oscar nominations? Who will WIN?

Listen to Gold Derby Editors Tom O'Neil, Daniel Montgomery, Paul Sheehan, Joyce Eng and Marcus James Dixon as they analyze the 2020 Oscar nominations. Will '1917,' 'Parasite' or 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" win Best Picture? Are Joaquin Phoenix ("Joker") and Brad Pitt ("Hollywood") locks to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202042 min

Oscar predictions for Best Actor & Actress: Variety, Deadline, Indiewire & GoldDerby

Can Adam Driver ("Marriage Story") take down Joaquin Phoenix ("Joker") for Best Actor? Is Renee Zellweger ("Judy") invincible? Or can Charlize Theron ("Bombshell") or Scarlett Johannson prevail? Watch hot discussion by Tom O'Neil (GoldDerby), Pete Hammond (Deadline), Anne Thompson (Indiewire) and Tim Gray (Variety). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 201919 min

4 Experts' Oscar Predictions: Anne Thompson v. Pete Hammond v. Tim Gray v. Tom O'Neil

Will 'The Irishman' win the Oscar for Best Picture? Or 'Marriage Story,' 'Parasite,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' '1917,' 'Ford vs. Ferrari,' 'Little Women,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' or 'Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'? Hear 4 Experts debate their Oscar predictions for the top race: Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood), Tim Gray (Variety) and Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 03, 201919 min

Oscar predictions: Scorsese zooms ahead of Tarantino

The Oscar race for Best Director had been virtually tied between Martin Scorsese (Irishman) & Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) for a long time. Now they're tied and Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) is rising fast. Who's REALLY ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 201922 min

BRUTAL Oscar predictions: Margot v. Margot? Saoirse Ronan in 'Little Women'? GOLD DERBY / GOLDDERBY

Will Margot Robbie get nominated at the 2020 Oscars for 'Bombshell' or 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'? Can Saoirse Ronan break through for "Little Women" or will she be crushed by Renee Zellweger ('Judy') or Scarlett Johansson ('Marriage Story')? Watch the ultimate Oscar experts duke it out: Gold Derby editors Daniel Montgomery, Joyce Eng, Susan Wloszczyna and Tom O'Neil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 201923 min

'Waves' Interview: Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Taylor Russell

Gold Derby senior editor Susan Wloszczyna and contributing writer Charles Bright's interview with "Waves" writer-director Trey Edward Shults and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell at the 2019 Middleburg Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 201917 min
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