Awards Magnet by Gold Derby

Awards Magnet by Gold Derby

Awards Magnet, a Gold Derby podcast, is your No. 1 source for expert predictions, interviews with celebrity contenders throughout Oscar and Emmy seasons, and curated news analysis. Subscribe to Awards Magnet for weekly episodes and listen to what the New York Times called one of the five best podcasts for Hollywood's awards season. Please email us your questions and comments at slugfests@goldderby.com.

Episodes

The Emmys' 'Traitors' era and another 'Survivor' comeback

June 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Host Joyce Eng and Gold Derby senior editor Marcus James Dixon discuss the reality categories at the Emmys. Will 'RuPaul's Drag Race' exact revenge on 'The Traitors'? Can 'Survivor" crack reality competition program and reality host in the same year for the first time? Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New Emmy predictions — including those cutthroat lead categories

June 20, 2025 • 75 mins
Host Joyce Eng and Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson debate their new set of Emmy picks now that ballots are out and category slots are set. Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'Yellowjackets' cast on who dies, who has 'nothing to lose,' and what 'delicious' Hilary Swank really tastes like

June 18, 2025 • 47 mins
During a panel at the Newport Beach TV Festival moderated by Gold Derby Editor-in-Chief Debra Birnbaum, Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, and Samantha Hanratty discuss the deaths that shocked them the most and who’s going to be left standing at the end of the Showtime drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott used her own birth experience to inform her standout Season 3 episode

June 13, 2025 • 14 mins
The Emmy hopeful talks to Awards Magnet about Natalie's big birth episode, "Ice Chips," working with Jamie Lee Curtis, and more. Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'What's the good life?' Mike Birbiglia on his latest Netflix comedy special and meeting Pope Francis

June 2, 2025 • 27 mins
The Emmy Award-nominated comic goes deep on fourth Netflix stand-up special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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‘Challenge Accepted’ host Michelle Khare on why Emmy consideration is so important: ‘It’s a place where cultural relevance is celebrated’

May 27, 2025 • 26 mins
More people watch YouTube on their televisions than any other streaming service, including Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon’s Prime Video. However, despite a wide embrace from the public, as well as high-profile original programming from hosts and creators like Sean Evans, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and the Good Mythical Morning duo of Rhett and Link, the Television Academy has largely overlooked YouTube shows in its Emmy consideration. Chall...
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Our updated Emmy predictions — for the last time together

May 23, 2025 • 44 mins
With just one week left in the 2024-25 Emmy cycle, Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here with another round of predictions — for the final time together. Sadly, this is Chris' last episode of Awards Magnet — an end of an era! — but he's going out with a bang with a new set of predictions. He's back on The Four Seasons train, but has forsaken one of his favorites from Hacks despite this week's major episode. ...
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'Hacks' EP and star Paul W. Downs on Deborah's shocking choice

May 22, 2025 • 30 mins
Not to be hyperbolic, but Thursday's episode of Hacks might be its most important one yet. "It is the most pivotal episode of the series so far," co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and star Paul W. Downs says on the latest episode of Awards Magnet. Listen as hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng chat with Paul about the fourth season of Hacks and its best episode yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
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'Hacks,' 'The Studio,' and 2 Emmy-worthy episodes

May 9, 2025 • 55 mins
It's a great week to be a fan of Hacks and The Studio. Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss the comedies' big episodes this week and how/if they affect their Emmy prospects. 0:00: Emmy category updates 8:56: The big 'Hacks' turn and what it means for the rest of the season 17:42: 'The Studio' goes to the Golden Globes 27:48: 'The Four Seasons' twist and Emmy chances 35:44: Updated Comedy predict...
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'The Four Seasons' enters Emmy season and category moves

May 2, 2025 • 42 mins
A new month and a new Emmy contender? Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss Tina Fey's new series The Four Seasons, category changes, and more. 0:00: A note on spoiler etiquette 10:53: The Four Seasons Emmy odds and the comedy landscape 31:36: Limited Series category updates Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Emmy implications after Joel's death on 'The Last of Us'

April 25, 2025 • 55 mins
Well, it happened. Joel (Pedro Pascal) died on The Last of Us in the second episode of Season 2. Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss the big twist and what it'll mean for the Emmys. 0:00: Intro 0:20: ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 twist and what it means for Pedro Pascal 6:57: ‘The Last of Us’ category questions loom for Kaitlyn Dever 9:49: Isabela Merced FYC campaign starts now 14:51: ‘The Last of U...
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Inside the 'extraordinary' success of 'The Pitt' with Noah Wyle and more

April 21, 2025 • 49 mins
It's Pittfest here — but not like the one on the show. This week on Awards Magnet, we bring you two conversations with the stars and creatives of The Pitt and cohost Joyce Eng. Listen below. Spoilers abound. Join Joyce as she talks with Noah Wyle, who wrote two episodes in Season 1, and co-executive producers John Wells, who directed two episodes, and R. Scott Gemmill, the show's creator. Then, Joyce chats with Fiona Dourif. Email...
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'Hacks,' 'The Last of Us' are back for more Emmy glory

April 14, 2025 • 54 mins
It's been a big week for the HBO and Max family. Two of its shows wrapped up their seasons (The White Lotus, The Pitt), and another two have kicked off their new seasons (Hacks, The Last of Us). Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss all four and their Emmy potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mailbag: 'The Pitt' Emmy prospects and another potential 'White Lotus' supporting sweep

April 7, 2025 • 51 mins
Is The Pitt coming for Emmys? Is The White Lotus sweeping supporting? Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to answer your burning questions of the week. 0:00: Intro 0:55: Is 'The Pitt' the dark horse Emmy drama contender we've been waiting for? 12:19: What's the deal with all these TV oners? 16:32: Is 'Severance' overrated? 30:25: 'Wolf Hall' is back and CinemaCon update 34:22: Will Walton Goggins and Parke...
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Inside the success of ‘St. Denis Medical’: Live from SXSW

April 3, 2025 • 45 mins
On this special episode of Awards Magnet, we're happy to debut an extended conversation between Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum, Eric Ledgin, showrunner of NBC’s new hit series St. Denis Medical, and Jim Donnelly, EVP of Comedy Development at Universal Television. Their conversation, recorded live at last month's South by Southwest Film and Television Festival in Austin, Texas, dives into what it takes to make and develop...
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Our first 2025 Emmy nomination predictions in limited/TV movie

March 31, 2025 • 54 mins
Will Adolescence dominate the Emmys? Or can Colin Farrell hold on? Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng make their first Emmy predictions in the limited/TV movie categories. 0:00: State of the Race 3:37: Limited Series 16:50: TV Movie 21:17: Limited Series/Movie Actress 25:42: Limited Series/Movie Actor 35:40: Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actress 42:39: Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actor 50:51: Final Thoughts ...
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Our first 2025 Emmy nomination predictions in comedy

March 24, 2025 • 55 mins
On the latest episode of Awards Magnet, hosts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their first 2025 Emmy predictions in the comedy categories and discuss if "Hacks" can win again. Then, Joyce and Chris try to figure out what show might win -- and if a new series like "The Studio" could break through. 0:00: The state of TV comedy 4:37: Best Comedy Series 14:55: Best Comedy Actress 22:27: Best Comedy Actor 29:13: Best Comedy Support...
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Our first 2025 Emmy nomination predictions in drama

March 17, 2025 • 39 mins
Which new dramas will break through at the Emmys? How many actors from The White Lotus will get nominations? Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng make their first drama predictions with Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum. Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mailbag: Emmy scenarios for 'The White Lotus' and 'Severance' hype

March 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Which star of The White Lotus will win an Emmy? Is Severance overrated? Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to answer your burning questions of the week. Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com. Intro -- 0:00 Deborah Vance or Ava Daniels? -- 1:21 ‘Hacks’ release schedule -- 3:35 The Studio -- 7:45 Another acting Emmy for ‘The White Lotus’? -- 16:15 ‘Severance’ overrated? -- 21:06 A Tony for Kieran...
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Our ridiculously early 2026 Oscar predictions

March 6, 2025 • 66 mins
On this episode of Awards Magnet, hosts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their incredibly early 2026 Oscar predictions for Best Picture, Best Director, the four acting categories, and screenplays. 00:10: Recapping our ridiculously early 2025 Oscar predictions 10:55: Best Picture 30:07: Best Director 35:26: Acting Predictions 57:30: Screenplays Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
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