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
'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.
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July 10, 2025 • 49 mins
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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June 19, 2025 • 64 mins
'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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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