The Awardist

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

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sing Sing Oscar nominee Colman Domingo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth discussion about his performance as a wrongfully convicted man who finds hope in the prison’s arts program, the role that changed his career, working on Gus Van Sant’s next movie, and more. Plus, will Beyoncé FINALLY win Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter? EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. Music Editor Jason Lamphier join Gerrad for Gramm...
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Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10. How will those translate into wins, if at all? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down this year's list of nominees and look ahead to who has the momentum to win. Plus, the biggest Oscar nomination snubs and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We are tracking how the Los Angeles fires are impacting awards season and beyond — and share our thoughts on whether awards season should be postponed entirely. But with things currently moving forward, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall with Oscar nomination predictions for Best Picture, Director, Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress. And Gerrad chats with The Room Next Door stars Tilda Swinton and Julian...
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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about her journey with the film, its many improvised moments, Elphaba's wink to Glinda, those Baby Nessa memes, finding her voice, and more. Plus, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Gerrad to break down the SAG Awards nominations, the impact of the Golden Globes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nightbitch star Amy Adams looks back with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on her six Oscar nominations and her first big role in Drop Dead Gorgeous, and does a deep dive on her new movie, playing a mother who craves more from her mundane life. Plus, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to discuss a glaring omission from the 2025 Oscars shortlists, the Critics Choice Awards nominations, the SAG Awards Season Celebration, and more...
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Angelina Jolie thought her acting days were probably behind her...until Pablo Larraín offered her Maria. Those two sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the Maria Callas film — plus, Unstoppable star Jharrel Jerome and director William Goldenberg chat with Gerrad about that inspiring sports and family drama. And EW's Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker joins Gerrad to chat about the Golden Globe nominations and National Boar...
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What do the Gotham Awards wins mean for Nickel Boys and its director RaMell Ross? Did Colman Domingo just get a vital boost in his campaign? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW’s Oscars expert Joey Nolfi analyze what those wins mean — and predict what the big headline might be out of the Golden Globes nominations. Plus, Gerrad chats with Amy Poehler and Kelsey Mann, the voice star and director of 2024’s biggest movie, Inside Out 2, as...
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Gladiator II star Paul Mescal sits down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his rise from indie darling to blockbuster star. Plus, The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler join Gerrad at the Toronto film festival to talk about the challenges of adapting a beloved August Wilson play to the screen. And EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to talk about Wicked and Gladiator's Oscar chances,...
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Karla Sofía Gascon, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez — the three women at the center of one of 2024's most inventive and fascinating movie, Emilia Pérez — join Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about the musical crime drama. Plus, Gerrad and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi discuss the news of Conan O'Brien being tapped to host the 2025 Oscars and reveal the results of a poll of favorite past hosts. Plus, Gerrad take...
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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 th...
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