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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

Oscars Playback 1986: Out of Africa Sets the Template for Middlebrow Best Picture Winners

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen head back in time to 1986 when "Out of Africa" won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, despite being a movie no one seemed to even love. They discuss the legacy of the film, its defeat of "The Color Purple," and look back at the '86 Oscars ceremony. Joyce and Chris also trek through the year in film, when "Back to the Future" ruled (and still rules and probably should've won more than a single Academy Award...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 47 min

Joyce & Chris: Our First 2024 Emmy Winner Predictions

On this blockbuster episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their first 2024 Emmy winner predictions across 25 categories, including Best Comedy Series, Best Drama Series, and Best Limited Series (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris answer several listener emails and reveal their initial spoiler-free thoughts on "Deadpool & Wolverine" (1:36:13). Email Joyce and Chris at slugfests@goldderby.com . Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you dow...

Jul 25, 20242 hr 16 min

Oscars Playback 1985: Amadeus Rules Leaving Many Salieris In Its Wake

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen travel back 40 years to celebrate the 1985 Oscars and the best films of 1984 -- including seminal favorites like Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop, Gremlins, Splash, Muppets Take Manhattan, The Karate Kid, and more. Oh, and then the Oscar movies, like the deserving winner Amadeus and some lesser-loved nominees. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your Oscar picks at https://www.goldderby.com . Learn more...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 33 min

Joyce & Chris: 2024 Emmy Nominations Instant Reaction

On this emergency episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen recap the 2024 Emmy Award nominations, including the biggest snubs and most egregious surprise. Did "Shogun" and "The Bear" underperform , despite pacing all the nominees (with "The Bear" setting an Emmys record)? Will "Hacks" emerge triumphantly in the end for its best season yet? Is "Baby Reindeer" the frontrunner for Best Limited Series? Those questions and more are answered to the best of ou...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 25 min

Oscars Playback 1984: Terms of Endearment Deserves This

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen travel back to 1984 to celebrate the interminable 56th annual Oscars ceremony where "Terms of Endearment" got the shot and won five awards. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 42 min

Joyce & Chris: Our final 2024 Emmy nominations predictions

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their final 2024 Emmy nomination predictions in all major categories. Then, Joyce and Chris answer several listener emails. Make your final Emmy picks at https://www.goldderby.com . Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 51 min

Oscars Playback 1983: Gandhi Wins Honor the Man and the Film

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen travel back to 1983 to celebrate the 55th annual Academy Awards where "Gandhi" dominated with eight wins, including Best Picture. Was this the right choice? Is "Oppenheimer" destined to be remembered like "Gandhi"? How horrible was this show's opening number? Joyce and Chris get into it all. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review at your favorite podcast provider! Learn more ...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 36 min

Joyce & Chris: 'The Bear' Season 3 is Here. How Will Emmy Voters Respond (for Season 2)?

On this blockbuster-length edition of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen ignite fireworks over "The Bear" Season 3 (which Joyce didn't love and Chris did). Then, Joyce & Chris answer several listener emails about "The Bear" and the 2024 Emmys race (49:25). Email Joyce and Chris at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your updated Emmy predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more ab...

Jul 04, 20242 hr 4 min

Joyce & Chris: Our Ridiculously Early 2025 Oscar Predictions, Updated

On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their first "official" 2025 Oscar predictions, an update after their ridiculously early blind stab at the nominees in March. Joyce and Chris look at the year in film so far, make some speculative picks for upcoming favorites, and offer predictions for Best Picture, Best Director, all four acting categories, and the screenplay awards. Make your first Oscar picks right now at https://www.goldde...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 31 min

Oscars Playback 1982: Chariots of Fire Upsets Reds, but Does the Win Hold Up?

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen spend a day on Golden Pond to relitigate the 1982 Oscars, when Chariots of Fire upset Reds to win Best Picture on the back of a Vangelis score. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review at your favorite podcast provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 41 min

Joyce & Chris: Anonymous Emmy Ballots Revealed

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen celebrate the end of Phase One voting with a survey of the year's Emmy campaigns. Then, Joyce reveals three anonymous Emmy ballots for Best Drama, Best Comedy, and Best Limited Series. Finally, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about the week's hot topics and their latest season of Oscars Playback. To make your Emmy predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com . Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com ...

Jun 27, 20241 hr 41 min

Oscars Playback 1981: Ordinary People beat Raging Bull, and it was the right choice

Welcome back to Season 3 of Oscars Playback. On this special episode, experts and editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen head back to 1981 to talk about the 53rd annual Academy Awards, where "Ordinary People" beat "Raging Bull" for Best Picture and Martin Scorsese lost his first Best Director Oscar of many. Stay tuned this season for more '80s Oscar episodes and email us at slugfests@goldderby.com to talk about the decade in film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 48 min

Joyce & Chris: Our Updated 2024 Emmy Nominations Predictions

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen update their 2024 Emmy nomination predictions in all categories as academy voting continues. Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about the 2024 Emmy ballots, the state of summer TV (and the greatness of "Presumed Innocent"), and more. Make your predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Email Joyce and Chris at slugfests@goldderby.com . Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 33 min

Joyce & Chris: 2024 Emmy Ballots Revealed

On this emergency episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen take stock of the just-released Emmy ballots and how the submissions (or lack thereof) impact the race. Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about "Hacks," "Hit Man," the wacky TCA Awards, and more. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave us a review whenever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad ...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 28 min

Joyce & Chris: Hannah Einbinder Has Become the Cillian Murphy of 'Hacks,' Now Will She Finally Win an Emmy?

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the early days of Emmy campaigning, where "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder has pulled focus thanks to her amazing Season 3 finale performance. Later, Joyce and Chris discuss other '24 Emmy campaigns, "The Bear" and its comedy status, and more. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Love it? Leave us a review wherever you list...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 12 min

Joyce & Chris: Amazing 'Hacks' Finale Sets Up Emmys Showdown with 'The Bear'

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen recap the amazing Season 3 finale of "Hacks" and discuss how it might fare against "The Bear" in this year's Emmys race. Then, Joyce and Chris chat about last-minute contenders "The Great Lillian Hall" and "Eric," before answering listener emails about "The Sympathizer," "Under the Bridge," and more. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Learn more ...

May 30, 20241 hr 40 min

Joyce & Chris: Our updated 2024 Emmy predictions with 'Shogun' in drama

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen update their Emmy predictions in the drama and limited series races following the news that "Shogun" will officially compete as a drama series. Then, Joyce and Chris make their first predictions in the guest actor and actress categories for comedy and drama. Later, Joyce and Chris recap the latest episodes of "Hacks" and breakdown what happened in the penultimate Season 3 episode. Finally, Joyce and Chris...

May 23, 20241 hr 35 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Shogun' Emmys drama and a Blowout Mailbag

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the potential for "Shogun" to move from the limited series race to the drama categories, recap the latest episodes of "Hacks," and goof on Chris for dropping "Ripley." Then, Joyce and Chris answer several listener emails, including questions about "Shogun," the Gotham TV Awards, "Under the Bridge," "Megalopolis," and more. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your own predictions at https://...

May 16, 20241 hr 54 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Sugar' Twist Finally Revealed -- But What Of Its Emmy Chances?

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the shocking twist at the heart of "Sugar," whether "Shogun" should move to drama, and recap the latest episodes of "Hacks" and the season finale of "Palm Royale." Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about Robert Downey Jr., the year's best TV scores, and more. Plus, Joyce and Chris play a new game: guess which network would've aired this show 12 years ago. Email us at slugfests@goldderby...

May 09, 20241 hr 40 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Hacks' Is Back With Its Best Season Yet

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen rejoice at the return of "Hacks." Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener questions about Ryan Gosling, swarming bees, Nicole Kidman, "X-Men '97," and other great topics. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Leave us a review at your favorite podcast provider. Make your own Emmy picks at https://www.goldderby.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 02, 20241 hr 48 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Baby Reindeer' is Emmy Season's Surprise Breakout

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the year's biggest surprise, Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris chat about the "Shogun" finale (spoilers) (40:26). Finally, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about "Baby Reindeer," "Shogun," "The Sympathizer," and more! (50:54). Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your Emmy picks at https://www.goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review at your favorite po...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 40 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Under the Bridge' is an Emmys Surprise, Anna Sawai's Big 'Shogun' Moment, and More

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the new Hulu limited series "Under the Bridge" and its Emmys chances (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris chat about the latest episode of "Shogun" and how it could impact star Anna Sawai's position in the race (32:36). Later, Joyce and Chris chat about "Fallout" (40:06) and answer listener emails (50:50). Finally, Joyce and Chris offer their thoughts on "Challengers" (1:15:05). Make your predictions at...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 22 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Fallout' and 'The Sympathizer' Hits the Emmys Race

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the new Amazon Prime Video drama "Fallout" and its Emmy chances (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris look at the HBO limited series "The Sympathizer" (32:35). Later, Joyce and Chris offer up their 2024 WGA Awards winner predictions (yes, we're still doing these!) (52:55). Finally, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about "Ripley," "Hacks," and Spencer Strider (58:25). Email us at slugfests@goldderby...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 45 min

Joyce & Chris: 'Ripley' Puts Andrew Scott Into the Emmys Race

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Netflix limited series "Ripley," which has Andrew Scott in the thick of the Emmys race (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris chat about the Apple TV+ drama "Sugar" with Colin Farrell (29:22), before finally answering listener emails (47:53). Make your Emmy predictions at https://www.goldderby.com . Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Love what you hear? Leave a positive review at Apple, Spotify, or...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 28 min

Joyce & Chris: Emmys Comedy Overview -- Can Anything Stop 'The Bear'?

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen look at the 2024 Emmys comedy categories, where "The Bear" is expected to dominate (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris answer several pressing listener emails (49:52). To email us, reach out to slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your Emmy predictions now at https://www.goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review at your preferred podcast provider! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 41 min

Joyce & Chris: Our First 2024 Emmy Nominations Predictions

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their first 2024 Emmy Award nomination predictions in all major categories. Comedy (5:24) Drama (31:34) Limited Series/Movie (52:44) Then, Joyce and Chris answer several listener emails about the Emmy race (1:21:30). To make your Emmy predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com . To comment on the Emmys or anything else, email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Like what you hear? Leave a review at y...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 57 min

Joyce & Chris: Our Ridiculously Early 2025 Oscar Predictions

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen say farewell to the 2024 Oscar season by looking ahead to the 2025 Oscar race. First, Joyce and Chris recap their ridiculously early 2024 Oscar predictions from last March (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris make their very first ridiculously early 2025 Oscar predictions in eight top categories, including Best Picture (10:50), Best Director (25:14), Best Actor (30:11), Best Actress (34:41), Best Supporting Act...

Mar 14, 20242 hr 24 min

Joyce & Chris: 2024 Oscars Recap -- Oppenheimer Rules and Emma Stone Wins

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen recap the 2024 Oscars. First up, their take on the ceremony and Ryan Gosling's transformative "I'm Just Ken" performance (00:15). Then, Joyce and Chris review the winners, including "Oppenheimer," Emma Stone's victory over Lily Gladstone, and more (20:28). Finally, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about the 2024 Oscars and more (1:08:01). Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Make your own picks at ...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 52 min

Joyce & Chris: Our Final 2024 Oscar Winner Predictions

On this blockbuster episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their final 2024 Oscar winner predictions in all 23 categories. Best Live-Action Short (1:20) Best Documentary Short (9:32) Best Animated Short (12:50) Best International Film (15:20) Best Documentary (16:02) Best Animated Feature (17:08) Best Visual Effects (21:00) Best Sound (30:47) Best Song (33:07) Best Score (36:14) Best Production Design (36:34) Best Makeup and Hair (44:13) Best Fil...

Mar 07, 20242 hr 29 min

Joyce & Chris: Oscars Mailbag Episode -- Best Actress Battle, Anonymous Ballots, and More

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen celebrate the end of Oscar voting with listener emails. On this supersized mailbag episode, topics covered include: Anonymous ballots exposed (00:10) 2024 Oscars ceremony presenter news (11:03) Cillian Murphy and the Best Actor race (26:55) Lily Gladstone, Emma Stone, Sandra Huller, and the Best Actress race (35:40) Oppenheimer Oscar wins (44:47) Our picks for this year's Oscar winners if we had a vote (4...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 48 min
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