Is 2025 finally Beyoncé's year to win Best Album at the Grammys? Awardist host and EW music editor Jason Lamphier break down the recent nominations, including Record and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist — and how Sabrina Carpenter is eligible with her sixth studio album. Plus, Gerrad chats with Thelma star June Squibb about becoming a leading lady in her 90s — and doing her own stunts — and Bird star Barry Keoghan explains the connection to Saltburn in his new movie. Learn more about your ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 14Ep. 7
Fresh off their summer blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine star, writer, and producer Ryan Reynolds, star Hugh Jackman, and director, writer, and producer Shawn Levy join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the movie's success — and their nerves about putting it out into the world. Gerrad also chats Oscar winner Kate Winslet about Lee, which she produced and stars as famed war correspondent Lee Miller. Plus, Gerrad and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down the big batch of original songs ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 14Ep. 6
Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her two movies that have pushed her into the 2025 Oscar race — The Outrun and Blitz — and she looks back on the importance of movies including Little Women and Brooklyn in her personal and professional growth. Plus, Dìdi actress Joan Chen reflects on her career and explains why the praise around this movie means so much to her. And PEOPLE Sr. Editor Andrea Mandell joins Gerrad to chat about the Gotham Awards nominee...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 14Ep. 5
After winning the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and wowing audiences at Telluride and Toronto film festivals, Anora is poised to land director Sean Baker his first Oscar nomination — perhaps a couple (he wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film). Baker and his star Mikey Madison sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth discussion about the film. Plus, we break down the supporting actor and actress categories to see where those currently stand in the race to the Oscar...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 14Ep. 4
With the road to the 2025 Oscars is officially underway, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi is serving up his first round of nominee predictions in the Best Picture, Director, Lead Actress, and Lead Actor categories. Plus, Piece by Piece star Pharrell Williams and director Morgan Neville sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the singer/songwriter/producer's documentary told via Lego. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call or text 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn m...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 14Ep. 3
What did it take to pull off a movie about the wild 90 minutes leading up to the series debut of SNL? Saturday Night director Jason Reitman and star Gabriel LaBelle join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the making of that film — and LaBelle reveals whether it was more intimidating to play a version of Steven Spielberg in a movie directed by the legend, or playing SNL mastermind Lorne Michaels. Plus, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker shares her favorite movies and performances from the Telluri...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 14Ep. 2
For the first episode of the 2025 Oscars season, we welcome Challengers star and producer Zendaya, who chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the Luca Guadagnino film, which became a pop culture moment and offered the actress a very different opportunity than how we're used to seeing her. Plus, Gerrad and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi dissect the Fall Festival season and discuss which movies emerged with momentum and which performances are standing out in a very crowded pack. And we want to ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 14Ep. 1
Moviegoers: Oscar season is already upon us. And, of course, Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast has you covered. From the early contenders to the unexpected gems, we are tracking it all. Join EW’s editorial director Gerrad Hall, and his opinionated co-hosts every Thursday to keep up with EW’s Oscars heat index, our predictions, and awards news. Each episode of The Awardist features an exclusive interview with the stars and filmmakers where we get in-depth, behind-the-scenes insight into...
Sep 26, 2024•2 min•Season 14Ep. 1
Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez, and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin (in an X Space conversation) break down the bigger winners of the 2024 Emmys — Shōgun, The Bear, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer — analyze Hacks' surprise Outstanding Comedy Series win over The Bear, and discuss the best and worst moments of the ceremony, including hosts Eugene and Dan Levy, that SNL tribute, and the awkward product integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Sep 16, 2024•53 min•Season 13Ep. 22
Shōgun and The Bear are off to a strong start thanks to the Creative Arts ceremony — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down that winners there and offer final predictions for the televised ceremony. Plus, we recap our trip to the Toronto International Film Festival with a preview of our upcoming interviews with 2025 Oscar contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2024•53 min•Season 13Ep. 21
Fellow Travelers stars and Emmy nominees Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the scenes they were most nervous to film and the emotional complexities of their characters' decades-long journeys. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the announcement of Eugene and Dan Levy as Emmys hosts, break down the Reality categories, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more about your ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 13Ep. 20
True Detective: Night Country Emmy nominees Jodie Foster and Kali Reis chat with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin about their difficult shoot — including cold conditions and complex characters. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez break down the Limited/Anthology Series categories and offer their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Aug 15, 2024•56 min•Season 13Ep. 19
Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy in 2022 for Abbott Elementary and earned her third nomination this year, joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a look back at some of her biggest moments in season 3 — from discovering Barbara's petty side to that Mother's Day episode and her unforgettable line delivery. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the race in the guest actor and actress in comedy and drama categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 13Ep. 18
Jean Smart, who's already won two Emmys for her work on Hacks, and her TV daughter Kaitlin Olson, who earned her second nomination for the series, chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall and reflect on their mother/daughter relationship on season 3 of the Max comedy — from that roast where daughter DJ stole the show with her catchphrase "What a c---" to mom Deborah's a-ha moment about her addiction to laughs. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the comedy categories, where Hacks...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 13Ep. 17
Elizabeth Debicki just scored her second Emmy nomination for her performance as Princess Diana on The Crown — she joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the daunting task of playing the beloved, late royal, what she thought about those 'Ghost Diana' reports, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Outstanding Drama Series and drama acting categories to make their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to le...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 16
The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down the top contenders, as well as the snubs (I'm a Virgo! Devery Jacobs!) and surprises (The Traitors! Reservation Dogs!). Plus, Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis join us during our live X/Twitter Space to chat about their first nominations and the representation that comes with those, as well as their emotional nomination-day chats wit...
Jul 18, 2024•43 min•Season 13Ep. 15
Will The Bear dominate? Can The Morning Show land its first Best Drama Series nomination? Will Reservation Dogs FINALLY make the cut for its final season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin run through the major categories and offer up final predictions for the 2024 Emmy nominations, which will be announced July 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2024•37 min•Season 13Ep. 14
The Critics Choice Association revealed its winners for the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards — we break down what it could mean for shows including 'The Traitors' and its host Alan Cumming. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about his provocative series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 13Ep. 13
After winning the Lead Actor in a Limited Series Emmy in 2019, Jharrel Jerome is in consideration again, this time for Lead Comedy Actor for I'm a Virgo — EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with the actor about his work in that series. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and series co-creator/showrunner Francesca Sloane. And Gerrad and Kristen discuss John Leguizamo's open letter to Academy members, urging them to nominate more diverse talent this year...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 13Ep. 12
She told us to call her "Mother" in her Saturday Night Live host monologue, and who are we to say no? Maya Rudolph joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a chat about her return to Studio 8H and her starring role on the comedy series Loot. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon. And EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to share her dream nominees. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more abou...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 13Ep. 11
With the Tony Awards quickly approaching, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chats with nominees Shaina Taub (Suffs), Shoshana Bean (Hell's Kitchen), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Amy Ryan (Doubt), and Sarah Pidgeon (Stereophonic), for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation about the biggest challenges of their shows, the audience reactions that have surprised them the most, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 13Ep. 10
Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin shares their underdog picks for the shows and performances they think should be on Emmy voters' radars, including comedy, drama, limited, and reality series. Plus, Gerrad chats with Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, as well as One Day stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 13Ep. 9
With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her slot? Plus, Kristen talks to Reservation Dogs star, writer, and director Devery Jacobs about her huge final season of that show. And we want to hear you...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 13Ep. 8
We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus, Gerrad chats with Oscar winner Gary Oldman about his series and performance on Slow Horses. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 65...
May 16, 2024•54 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 13Ep. 6
The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
May 02, 2024•52 min•Season 13Ep. 5
With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer Andrew Scott chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about getting into the head of his killer characters, those grueling days filming two murders, his ...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 13Ep. 4
With Succession, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other contenders out of the race this year, the race is truly on for the drama and comedy acting categories — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals her (current) predictions for nominations in the lead acting categories for drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series or movie. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall speaking with supporting comedy actress and Girls5eva star Paula Pell. And we want to hear...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 13Ep. 3
The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is making the jump from supporting to lead, and some limited series may switch to drama — we break down how all of that could impact the 2024 Emmys race. Plus, how Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr. could win Oscars and Emmys in the same year. We Were the Lucky One star Joey King chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about that Hulu series, whether she'd reprise her Emmy-nominated role as Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — cal...
Apr 11, 2024•50 min•Season 13Ep. 2
We're kicking off the 2024 Emmys season with our thoughts on likely nominees for Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited/Anthology Series — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin break down the top contenders. Plus, Gerrad chats with Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, stars of the hit TV movie and contender Red, White & Royal Blue. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566 to leave us a message. (By leaving a message, you agree to potent...
Apr 04, 2024•59 min•Season 13Ep. 1
