The Awardist

Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season! And, of course, Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast has you covered. From the early contenders to the unexpected gems, we are discussing it all. Join EW’s editorial director Gerrad Hall, and his opinionated co-hosts every Thursday to keep up with the long road to TV's biggest night. This season is packed with interviews with Sterling K. Brown, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, and so much more. Participate in our weekly polls on @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks every episode. The Awardist drops every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts, and visit ew.com/theawardist for more. Follow The Awardist now so you don’t miss a thing.

Episodes

'Shrinking' stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams, reality category categories

June 12, 2025 • 75 mins

'Shrinking' stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the comedy's stellar second season, that tear-inducing Harrison Ford scene, their characters' relationship, and what's to come in season 3. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down Emmy nomination predictions in the reality categories, we advocate for two shows we think oughta get a nod, and reveal the results of our weekl...

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'Somebody Somewhere' star Bridget Everett, drama actor predictions

June 5, 2025 • 65 mins

After three seasons, 'Somebody Somewhere' has wrapped up its run, but we're not done talking about it. Star Bridget Everett joins EW critic Kristen Baldwin for a fun and insightful conversation about the series and character. Plus, Kristen and Awardist host Gerrad Hall break down the lead and supporting drama actor categories, discuss Alexis Bledel withdrawing from the Emmy ballot for 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and Arnold Schwarzenegg...

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, and more on EW's Awardist Comedy Actors Roundtable

June 4, 2025 • 55 mins

They have brought the laughs on TV, now they're bringing the fun to Emmys season as contenders Uzo Aduba ('The Residence'), Liza Colón-Zayas ('The Bear'), David Alan Grier ('St. Denis Medical'), Nathan Lane ('Mid-Century Modern'), Sheryl Lee Ralph ('Abbott Elementary'), and Michael Urie ('Shrinking') join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss their worst auditions, the craziest things they done for a laugh, the current successful sh...

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'The White Lotus' stars Parker Posey and Patrick Schwarzenegger, drama actress predictions

May 29, 2025 • 69 mins

Piper, YESSSSSS! It's true, 'The White Lotus' star Parker Posey is on The Awardist podcast, joined by her TV son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating life after the show's premiere, discovering characters' fates, whether Victoria knew about her husband's illegal activity, how Saxon leads "with his dick," and more. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the lead ...

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Aimee Lou Wood, Tramell Tillman, and more on EW's Awardist Drama Actors Roundtable

May 28, 2025 • 62 mins

They have brought the drama this year on TV, and now Emmy contenders Aimee Lou Wood ('The White Lotus'), Tramell Tillman ('Severance'), Antony Starr ('The Boys'), Bradley Whitford ('The Handmaid's Tale'), Marisa Abela ('Industry'), and Sharon Horgan ('Bad Sisters') join EW Editorial Director and Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about their shows, characters, fan theories, and more. Learn more about your ad cho...

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Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, more nominees on special Tony's episode

May 27, 2025 • 68 mins

This Broadway season has been one of the most talked-about in years, delivering sensational shows and performances from the Great White Way. On this special episode of The Awardist, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chates with nominees Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her), Daniel Dae Kim (Yellow Face), Conrad Ricamora (Oh, Mary!), and Kara Young (Purpose) for a wide-ranging conversation about their sho...

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‘Nobody Wants This’ stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Diddy trial obsession

May 22, 2025 • 70 mins

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody quickly became a TV ‘it couple’ thanks to their Netflix comedy series ‘Nobody Wants This’ — they’re looking back on the first season, from the instant success to that ‘greatest kiss of all time’ and character dynamics, and teasing what’s to come in season 2. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the lead and supporting comedy actor categories, and remember ‘Cheers’ star...

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'Matlock' stars Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall, why an 'Andor' actress should get an Emmy nomination

May 15, 2025 • 69 mins

After becoming the No. 1 new series of the 2024-2025 season, 'Matlock' stars Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall join Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an insightful and fun conversation about the new series — from Olympia's interrogation of a now busted Matty to all those clues we missed and Matty getting high. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the success of the series and why it works, as well as the series' chances...

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'Agatha All Along' stars Kathryn Hahn and Patti Lupone, inside the lead/supporting comedy actress categories

May 8, 2025 • 54 mins

'Agatha All Along' stars Kathryn Hahn and Patti Lupone join Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a laugh-filled look back on their Marvel series — chatting about everything from understanding comics lore to those dropping swords, deaths, what it was like watching the 'Ballad of the Witches' Road' blow up, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin breakdown the very competitive lead and supporting comedy actress categories, Kris...

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'Abbott Elementary' star Janelle James, 'Harry Potter' series star John Lithgow on J.K. Rowling controversy

May 1, 2025 • 67 mins

The hilarious Janelle James sits down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her expanded journey on season 4 of 'Abbott Elementary,' from her character's firing as principal to her potential new love life and her father re-entering her life. Plus, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to discuss John Lithgow revealing criticism of his joining the 'Harry Potter' series amid backlash over author J.K. Rowling's anti-tra...

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‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, on ‘The Last of Us’ set for shocking episode

April 24, 2025 • 56 mins

Following their Beat Comedy Series win last year, can ‘Hacks’ do it again? Awardist host Gerrad Hall sits down with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder to look back on their big win, reflect on that season 3 finale shocker, and break down the action so far in season 4. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the Academy’s decision to require members to see all nominees before voting, and — SPOILERS AHEAD — and they as ...

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'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle, Emmys reveal 2025 host

April 17, 2025 • 62 mins

The doctor is in! Noah Wyle, star of one of the most talked about shows of the year, 'The Pitt,' talks to Awardist host Gerrad Hall about returning to the medical drama after so many years on 'ER' — his hesitations, the memories it brought back, going to medical boot camp again, how the pandemic inspired this series' focus on medical professionals, and more — as well as the complicated emotional state of his character, Dr. Robby, t...

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'The White Lotus' finale reaction, 'Hacks' returns, and 'Pachinko' star Minha Kim

April 10, 2025 • 59 mins

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the season finale of 'The White Lotus,' including why Carrie Coon and Parker Posey were the MVPs and questions we were asking when it was all done. Plus, 'Hacks' is back for its fourth season, following its Best Comedy Series Emmy win for season 3. Kristen chats with the stars of one of her favorite series, which she named No. 1 of 2024, 'Pachinko' star Minha Kim. A...

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'Monsters' stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, inside the limited series race

April 3, 2025 • 56 mins

Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch about landing their roles and whether they put up a fight to get them, their most taxing scenes, audience reaction, and more — plus, Chavez teases the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, and we dream cast Koch in an upcoming series. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Limited Se...

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Emmys season kick-off with Sterling K. Brown, and that Sam Rockwell 'White Lotus' scene

March 27, 2025 • 63 mins

The Awardist is kicking off a new season as we hit the road toward the 2025 Emmys. Host Gerrad Hall chats with 'Paradise' star Sterling K. Brown, who breaks down that intense showdown with Julianne Nicholson in episode 7 and has some laughs about that nude shower scene — plus, he looks back on This Is Us and the episode fans still want to talk to him about. Elsewhere, EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins Gerrad for a discussion about th...

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2025 Oscars recap, analysis, favorite moments, and more

March 4, 2025 • 30 mins

From Anora's big sweep — winning Best Picture, Director, Actress, Editing, and Original Screenplay — to Adrien Brody's win over Timothée Chalamet and Flow's Best Animated Feature win over The Wild Robot, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down the biggest headlines from the 2025 Oscars and analyze how the BAFTAs and international membership of the Academy impacted the race. Learn more about your ad choi...

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Final Oscar winner predictions, secret ballot results

February 27, 2025 • 34 mins

And down the stretch they come! The 2025 Oscars race is almost one for the history books, and it has been a wild and unpredictable one in many ways. Will Anora take home Best Picture, or did the SAG Awards ensemble win for Conclave indicate a possible upset in that category? Will Mikey Madison or Demi Moore win Best Actress? And was Timothée Chalamet's SAG win for Best Actor an indication of Oscar to come? EW's Oscars expert Joey N...

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SAG Award winner predictions, BAFTA impact on Oscars race

February 20, 2025 • 23 mins

Will Conclave’s Best Film and Mikey Madison’s surprise Best Actress win at the BAFTAs have any impact on their Oscar chances? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi analyze the race after those victories. Plus, who will take home SAG awards? Listen for our predictions…there could be a wicked surprise in one (more more?) category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Anora became Oscar frontrunner...again, and I'm Still Here star Fernanda Torres

February 13, 2025 • 66 mins

After taking top honors at the PGA and DGA Awards, as well as a big win at the Critics Choice Awards, Anora and director Sean Baker have catapulted to the top of their categories. Can anything stop the movie from winning Best Picture? Plus, I'm Still Here star and Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about earning a spot at the Oscars, the movie's surprise Best Picture nomination, the 'long mara...

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Breaking down the Karla Sofìa Gascón controversy, plus The Wild Robot's Lupita Nyong'o and A Complete Unknown's Monica Barbaro

February 6, 2025 • 98 mins

The Oscar race just got a lot more interesting for all the bad reasons, as Emilia Pérez star and Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for past insensitive comments. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the controversy and what it could now mean for the film's chances at the Oscars. Plus, Patrick takes us inside the Grammys, with highlights from the red carpet and the award...

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Episodes

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, and more on EW's Awardist Comedy Actors Roundtable

'The White Lotus' stars Parker Posey and Patrick Schwarzenegger, drama actress predictions

Aimee Lou Wood, Tramell Tillman, and more on EW's Awardist Drama Actors Roundtable

Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, more nominees on special Tony's episode

‘Nobody Wants This’ stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Diddy trial obsession

'Matlock' stars Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall, why an 'Andor' actress should get an Emmy nomination

'Agatha All Along' stars Kathryn Hahn and Patti Lupone, inside the lead/supporting comedy actress categories

'Abbott Elementary' star Janelle James, 'Harry Potter' series star John Lithgow on J.K. Rowling controversy

‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, on ‘The Last of Us’ set for shocking episode

'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle, Emmys reveal 2025 host

'The White Lotus' finale reaction, 'Hacks' returns, and 'Pachinko' star Minha Kim

'Monsters' stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, inside the limited series race

Emmys season kick-off with Sterling K. Brown, and that Sam Rockwell 'White Lotus' scene

2025 Oscars recap, analysis, favorite moments, and more

Final Oscar winner predictions, secret ballot results

SAG Award winner predictions, BAFTA impact on Oscars race

How Anora became Oscar frontrunner...again, and I'm Still Here star Fernanda Torres

Breaking down the Karla Sofìa Gascón controversy, plus The Wild Robot's Lupita Nyong'o and A Complete Unknown's Monica Barbaro

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