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

October 16, 2025 60 mins
After becoming the biggest pop culture phenomenon of the year, breaking records on Netflix, and taking the Billboard charts by storm with the soundtrack, including the No. 1 hit 'Golden,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho ('Rumi') and May Hong ('Mira') are looking back on their very first auditions for the movie, how they related to their demon-hunting/KPop girl-group characters, the movie's enormous success, what they hope to s...
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Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' has a surprise world premiere this week at the New York Film Festival — is the reaction what he needed to boost his lead in the Best Actor race? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breakdown early chatter about his performance and what it'll mean for his chances. Plus, thoughts on 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti leaping into the Best Actres...
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A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of th...
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The 77th Emmys are one for the history books. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down all the action, from the record-breaking year for 'The Studio' to the battle between 'The Pitt' and 'Severance' in the drama category. Plus, we take a look at the predictions we got right and wrong — and who got snubbed and who surprised us with their wins. Plus, Kristen's best and worst moments of TV's biggest ni...
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TV's biggest night is upon us. So which shows and actors will winners at the 2025 Emmys? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng debate the top categories in the drama, comedy, and limited series fields, with their picks for who will and should win. Will The Studio and Severance continue their momentum from the Creative Arts Emmys, or will The Pitt and Hacks emerge victorious? Listen to see wh...
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After a monumental and emotional season of 'The Last of Us,' star and Emmy nominee Bella Ramsey chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the biggest moments, from Joel's death to that devastating finale scene where Ellie doesn't help Mel deliver her baby after accidentally shooting her. Plus, Bella reveals that they didn't know about a particular thing in the final scene until after the episode aired, and teases what co...
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Dying for Sex' star and Emmy nominee Michelle Williams chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the emotional and funny limited series based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who left her husband to explore her sexuality and sexual experiences after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the guest comedy and drama actor and actress categories, as well as game show and game show host. W...
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After becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, 'Adolescence' star and co-creator Stephen Graham, and his costars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the impressive limited series, each episode of which was filmed in one take, the emotional preparation, why they focused on the family of the accused, and more. Plus, Gerrad is joined by EW critic Kristen Baldwin to chat about the Original...
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'The Studio' star/co-creator/executive producer Seth Rogen joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the comedy series' 23 Emmy nominations, why he wanted to star in it, how they landed all of those big Hollywood cameos, the scene that was hardest to film (hint: It involves Ron Howard), and more. Plus, EW's new Sr. News Editor Joyce Eng, formerly of Gold Derby, joins Gerrad with her take on the show and who of its five guest ac...
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'Severance' leads all series at the 2025 Emmys with 27 nominations — Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with star Adam Scott about their big achievement, and breaks down that intense and action-packed season 2 finale, from Mark's conversation between his innie and outie to that fight with Drummond and not leaving with Gemma. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and w...
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The 2025 Emmy nominations have been revealed, with 'Severance' leading all nominees with 27. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin breakdown the major categories, including the snubs and surprises. Plus, Cristin Milioti ('The Penguin'), Cooper Koch ('Monsters'), and Jenny Slate ('Dying for Sex') join Gerrad and Kristen to chat about their nominations, what these mean to them, and more. Learn more about your ad cho...
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Several shows and actors are a lock for Emmy nominations (and, if for some reason they're snubbed, expect protests!), but some categories could go any number of ways, especially with shows such as The White Lotus typically snabbing many acting nods. Will Thailand-set season 3 follow in the footsteps of Hawaii and Sicily? Plus, will Harrison Ford and Kristen Bell finally get their first nominations? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW ...
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'Yellowjackets' star Melanie Lynskey chats with EW critic Kristen Baldwin about the acclaimed series and her career-changing performance — plus, she teases the tensions to come in season 4 between Shauna and Taissa, and reveals that her husband, Jason Ritter, filmed a special episode of the series. Plus, Kristen and Gerrad break down the acting races in the limited/anthology/movie categories, we reveal the results of our weekly pol...
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'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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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