Can you imagine launching a late-night talk show during a global pandemic? Amber Ruffin can! The host of Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show talks to The Awardist about breaking through in late night with music, hard truths presented with humor, and beautiful bow ties. Plus, Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall wonder what it will take to mix up the Outstanding Variety Talk and Outstanding Variety Sketch races — no offense to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live, of course. More at ...
Jun 07, 2021•40 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall examine the state of the race in the supporting comedy categories, which include the stars of Ted Lasso, Saturday Night Live, and The Flight Attendant. And Chad star Nasim Pedrad joins Gerrad to talk about her TBS comedy and a Persian American high school boy who’s desperate for popularity, reaction to the cringe comedy, her physical and mental transformation, her early career goals, what she learned from SNL, and more! More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, an...
May 24, 2021•37 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Co-hosts Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin dive into the packed race for Outstanding Comedy Series, featuring Ted Lasso, The Flight Attendant, black-ish, Cobra Kai and more. Plus, Cobra Kai star and co-exec producer William Zabka on redeeming Johnny Lawrence, comparing bruises with co-star Ralph Macchio, and why he never thought The Karate Kid producers would cast him in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2021•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
EW’s Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall examine the very competitive Limited Series race, including The Undoing, The Queen’s Gambit, WandaVision, and more. Plus, WandaVision stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, and Teyonah Parris, creator/writer/executive producer Jac Schaefer, and director/executive producer Matt Shakman join Gerrad for an extensive chat about the Disney+ Marvel series. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall) and Kristen Ba...
May 10, 2021•45 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Starting May 10th, The Awardist is BACK to bring you sizzling takes and juicy interviews as we dive into Emmys Season 2021! We're serving up conversations with some of this year's biggest award contenders, like: Kaley Cuoco, Amber Ruffin, the cast of WandaVision, and more! Plus in-depth discussions about who we think will (and should) win, Emmys trivia, and more! Hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin, new episodes drop Mondays! Subscribe so you don't miss anything!! Le...
May 04, 2021•1 min
For the season finale, hosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz welcome a star-studded panel including awards expert Joey Nolfi and critic Leah Greenblatt to break down the 2021 Oscar ceremony, from the groundbreaking highs to the shocking lows. Among their many questions: What lessons did we learn, and what might this mean for Oscars going forward? Plus: Leslie Odom Jr., double nominated for One Night in Miami..., sits down with Clarissa for an in depth chat on his milestone year. More at ew.com,...
Apr 27, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 13
The big night is just a week away, which means after months of discussing, it’s time for The Awardist’s final Oscar predictions. Cohosts Clarissa Cruz and David Canfield are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi as they go category by category and break down the locks, frontrunners, and potential upsets. Then, Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan joins the show for a rich conversation with Joey about her complex, provocative performance in Promising Young Woman. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, a...
Apr 19, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This week, Best Actor nominee Riz Ahmed joins the show to discuss his powerhouse performance in Sound of Metal. Plus, in a special Awardist panel discussion, cohost Clarissa Cruz gathers four groundbreaking Oscar nominees in below the line categories, from hair & makeup to sound design, for a conversation about their craft and this history-making year. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Editors: Carly...
Apr 12, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
First-time Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby (Best Actress) speaks with cohost David Canfield to discuss her demanding role in Pieces of a Woman, as well as her other acclaimed 2021 film, The World to Come, and what it was like filming those intense projects back to back. Then, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down the biggest surprises of the SAG Awards (Yuh-Jung Youn! Viola Davis!) and how they've completely transformed this year's Oscar races. More a...
Apr 05, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Cohosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz break down exactly how the SAG Awards can be so predictive of the Oscars, before going into who they think will win this Sunday’s trophies—and why it matters. Plus, SAG Ensemble nominee Delroy Lindo joins the show to discuss his lauded work in Da 5 Bloods, and David and Clarissa discuss his and other stellar performances from this season that Oscar unjustly ignored. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97...
Mar 29, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Cohosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW's digital writer and Hollywood history expert Maureen Lee Lenker to discuss the innovative, ambiguous plans for the 2021 Oscars ceremony, which will take place at both the typical Dolby Theater and, in a first, Union Station in Los Angeles. Maureen, Clarissa, and David discuss how this fits into the evolution of the Academy Awards, and how the still-pending Academy Museum might be folded into the plans as well. Plus: The Awardist gets to ...
Mar 22, 2021•48 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Hosts Clarissa Cruz and David Canfield are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down the snubs, surprises, and everything in-between of the 2021 Oscar nominations. One such nominee, Maria Bakalova, joins the show for an in-depth conversation on her wild, hilarious turn in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, while in a special guest appearance, Leslie Odom Jr. (One Night in Miami...) reacts to the news of his two nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfi...
Mar 15, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 7
One week until Oscar nominations! Hosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW’s awards expert Joey Nolfi as they offer and debate their final predictions in all the major categories. Plus, one such predicted nominee, Amanda Seyfriend, joins David for a candid conversation around her new film Mank and how it changed her as actor. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guest: Joey Nolfi (@jo...
Mar 08, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Fresh off her triumphant Golden Globe win for Best Actress (Drama), The United States vs. Billie Holiday star Andra Day speaks with EW’s movies editor David Canfield about her intense preparation for embodying an icon. Plus: David and cohost Clarissa Cruz, EW’s Executive Editor, are joined by awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down all of those shocking Globe wins, from Day to Rosamund Pike to Jodie Foster, and how they impact this year’s wild Oscar race. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW....
Mar 01, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 5
"Cherry" star Tom Holland sits down with EW Executive Editor Clarissa Cruz to discuss his dark new film and moving a long way away from Peter Parker. Plus, with Glenn Close’s possible long-awaited win for "Hillbilly Elegy" a topic of much discussion this season, Clarissa, cohost David Canfield, and EW assistant digital features editor Mary Sollosi debate: What great actors have won their Oscar for the wrong role? Finally, David offers an update on the state of the Oscar race after some surprisin...
Feb 22, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 4
SAG Award nominee Steven Yeun has an intimate conversation with EW Movies Editor David Canfield to discuss his new film Minari, its personal significance for him, and the power of this point in his career. Plus, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW film critic Leah Greenblatt for a critical guide to this year’s Oscar contenders, from the must-sees to the skippables, and to help break down this year’s Critics’ Choice Award nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Pro...
Feb 15, 2021•48 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth sit down with EW Movies Editor David Canfield to discuss their new film Supernova and their real-life love story. Plus, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW TV editor Gerrad Hall to break down the TV side of the Golden Globe nominations, where you can stream this year's Oscar hopefuls, and admit to the predictions they’ve gotten wrong so far. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@cl...
Feb 08, 2021•50 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Oscar winner Kate Winslet sits down with EW Movies Editor David Canfield to discuss her new film Ammonite and her decorated career. Plus, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down the Golden Globe and SAG nominations, preview a virtual awards season, and admit to the predictions they’ve gotten wrong so far. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guest: Joey...
Feb 05, 2021•58 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Starting February 5th, The Awardist is BACK to bring you sizzling takes and juicy interviews as we dive into Oscar Season 2021! We're serving up conversations with some of this year's biggest movie contenders, like: Kate Winslet, Carey Mulligan, Riz Ahmed, Steven Yeun, Tom Holland, Delroy Lindo, and more! Plus in depth discussions about who we think will (and should) win, Oscar trivia, and more! Hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Clarissa Cruz and David Canfield, new episodes drop Mondays! Subscri...
Jan 28, 2021•1 min
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin react to all of the surprises, delights, and let-downs of the completely unique 2020 Emmys broadcast, including: the dominance of Schitt’s Creek, Zendaya and Billy Crudup’s upset wins, Bob Odenkirk in his shed, Randall Park’s alpaca, and more! EW would love your feedback on our podcasts and what else you're listening to right now. Go to ewpoll.com to tell us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2020•22 min•Season 5Ep. 14
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin give their final thoughts and predictions for what should be one of the most unique Emmy ceremonies we've ever seen. EW would love your feedback on our podcasts and what else you're listening to right now. Go to ewpoll.com to tell us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020•16 min•Season 5Ep. 13
EW's Gerrad Hall hosts this Bonus Episode roundtable with six overachievers -- Emmy contenders Angela Bassett, Giancarlo Esposito, Dan Levy, Maya Rudolph, Wanda Sykes, and Ramy Youssef, all nominated in two or more categories this year. Though often competing against each other, the group gush over each other's work, discuss their nominations, taking on new challenges and genres, wearing multiple hats during projects, and much more. This roundtable also happened to be recorded on the day Democra...
Sep 08, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Join EW's Sarah Rodman and special guests Robin Thede of "A Black Lady Sketch Show," Amber Ruffin of "Late Night With Seth Meyers," Sam Jay of "Saturday Night Live," Kristen Bartlett of "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee," and X Mayo of "The Daily Show" as they recount how they kept writing for Emmy-nominated shows even in the midst of a global pandemic, continued incidents of police brutality, plus general racism and socioeconomic injustice that all made the work of being funny even harder than be...
Sep 01, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 11
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin break down the Emmy nominations for Andre Braugher and Kenan Thompson, and how those nominations each relate to "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Saturday Night Live" as a whole. Then Kristen chats with Andre Braugher about his big fight scene this season, working with his canine co-star, and what he thinks needs to change about the way police are portrayed in the media. Finally, Sarah talks to Kenan Thompson about shooting SNL at home, the importance of Black repre...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 10
EW's Kristen Baldwin interviews Matt Berry of "What We Do in the Shadows" about his favorite running gags on the show, working with an idol of his in Mark Hamill, his strategy for improvising lines on set, the number one rule for performing comedy songs, how he is similar to Jemaine Clement, whether he would be in favor of a Jackie Daytona spinoff, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2020•24 min•Season 5Ep. 9
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin break down a strong year for female-driven shows earning nominations, how the Academy has stepped up in terms of Black nominees, and where the Emmys still need to improve when it comes to inclusion. Then Sarah talks to Holland Taylor of "Hollywood" in a wide-ranging conversation about her "Bosom Buddies" past, why she wishes she was more like her "Hollywood" character Ellen Kincaid, reuniting with Dylan McDermott, and all about her new puppy. Plus, she revea...
Aug 11, 2020•40 min•Season 5Ep. 8
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin break down the newly-announced nominees in the top categories for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Sarah and Kristen discuss the most offensive snubs, the biggest surprises, rave about their favorites, and make their expert predictions regarding who is in the best position to take home trophies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2020•36 min•Season 5Ep. 7
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin discuss the contenders for the Outstanding Limited Series category. Then Sarah interviews Cate Blanchett of "Mrs. America," and they discuss: how Cate approached playing a character ideologically opposed to herself, using quarantine to investigate how to erase her identity, getting her fake teeth stuck on John Slattery's fake teeth, why she found playing Phyllis Schlafly "incredibly isolating," and what she learned from that isolation. EW would love your fee...
Jul 13, 2020•40 min•Season 5Ep. 6
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin delve into the potential contenders for Outstanding Lead Actress & Actor in a Comedy Series. Then Sarah interviews D'Arcy Carden of "The Good Place" to discuss: the experience of playing her castmates' characters, the brilliance of Ted Danson, her favorite version of Janet to play, her emotional response to the finale, and more. To wrap up the show, Sarah talks to Manny Jacinto about who he tried to crack up most on the set of "The Good Place," Jason's m...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 5
EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin analyze the very competitive races in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actress & Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Then Sarah talks to Regina King of "Watchmen" about the show's big end-of-season cliffhanger, how important it was that the first superhero in the show's universe was a Black man, the scene that Don Johnson was most nervous to shoot, and more. Then Kristen chats with Jean Smart of "Watchmen" about wanting to be a comedian, Laurie's traum...
Jul 07, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 4
