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The Awardist

Entertainment Weekly

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

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85:54

Top Gun: Maverick's Best Picture chances, plus...

The Awardist ·

2022/12/19

With recent nominations and honors from AFI, NBR, and more, EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger and executive editor Clarissa Cruz make a bold prediction about the Best Picture chances for 'Top Gun: Maverick.' They join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to also discuss who will show up for January's Golden Globe Awards, which movies and actors are losing steam in their campaigns, and more. Plus, 'Babylon' star Margot Robbie and 'Causeway' star Brian Tyree Henry join us to discuss their movies and latest

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103:19

Golden Globe nominations, plus actors Eddie Redmayne...

The Awardist ·

2022/12/12

We break down the Golden Globe nominations — and the selection of Jerrod Carmichael as host — as well as recent honors from AFI, the National Board of Review, and the New York Film Critics Circle. Plus, Dave Karger chats with 'The Good Nurse' star Eddie Redmayne, and EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz talks to 'Triangle of Sadness' star Dolly De Leon, who both received Globe nods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:15

Will Smith & his Emancipation costars, latest on the...

The Awardist ·

2022/12/05

Emancipation stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, and Charmaine Bingwa discuss the new movie — from the intense shoot and how that translates to the screen and how Smith and Foster quietly fueled each other to the potential impact Smith's Oscars slap may have on audiences not watching this important story. EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and executive editor Clarissa Cruz join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to further discuss Smith and the movie's PR and awards campaign, and how its being received by

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53:43

Aftersun Paul Mescal, and breaking down the Best...

The Awardist ·

2022/11/29

After his breakout role in the limited series ‘Normal People,’ Paul Mescal turns in another performance that has people talking, this time as a dad in the movie ‘Aftersun’ — he talks to EW’s Dave Karger about the dynamic between this father and daughter, who ultimately felt like she knew very little about him, and crafting a character who struggles to meet the challenges of fatherhood. Plus, Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall welcomes EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz and senior movies editor Joshua

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52:39

'She Said' stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, and...

The Awardist ·

2022/11/21

Who's up and who's down in the Oscar race? Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW's awards expert Joey Nolfi with analysis on current odds for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' 'The Fabelmans,' 'Babylon,' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin' star Colin Farrell. Plus, EW sr. writer Devan Coggan shares her interview with 'She Said' stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, and takes us through the intricacies of this movie about the New York Times journalists who took down Harvey Weinstein and the

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30:53

Viola Davis & Co. on 'The Woman King,' we break down...

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2022/11/15

On the new episode of 'The Awardist,' we give our hot take on Jimmy Kimmel returning to host the Oscars, and then we turn our attention to 'The Woman King' cast including Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood, breaking down the movie's critical and box office success and whether that could translate into Oscar nominations. And we hear from the cast and director about their journey with the characters and story, their intense training regimen,

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32:15

2023 Oscar season kicks off with our hot takes on...

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2022/11/07

For the first episode of our new season of the ‘The Awardist,’ Entertainment Weekly executive editor and ‘Awardist’ podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by executive editor Clarissa Cruz, and they welcome back to the EW family Dave Karger, who joins the ‘Awardist’ team as awards correspondent/columnist. The three dive into the fall festival circuit and break down which movies emerged as contenders, plus which movies that debuted earlier in the year are fighting for a spot. Plus, we discuss Harry

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1:30

The Awardist Oscars 2023 coverage starts November...

The Awardist ·

2022/10/31

Grab some popcorn, it's Oscars season! Starting November 7th, 2022, join Entertainment Weekly's Senior Awards Editor, Gerrad Hall and other opinionated, movie-loving EW staffers Mondays as they cover the long road to the silver screen's biggest night. This season will feature exclusive interviews with your favorite stars and in-depth conversations about who we think will and should win a coveted statuette. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode and be sure to check

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43:30

The 2022 Emmys: Best and Worst Moments, the Biggest...

The Awardist ·

2022/09/13

Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin on Twitter Space to break down the 2022 Emmy Awards, from the night’s biggest winners (The White Lotus, Succession, Lizzo, Sheryl Lee Ralph) and host Kenan Thompson to our picks for the best and worst moments of TV’s biggest Night. Plus, we predict which shows we’ll be talking about for the 2023 Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:57

2022 Emmy winner predictions: Succession, Abbott...

The Awardist ·

2022/09/05

A year full of incredible television has made predicting some 2022 Emmy winners more difficult than in previous seasons. Can Squid Game beat Succession? Will Abbott Elementary sweep the comedy categories? Can anything take down The White Lotus and its stars Jennifer Coolidge and Murray Bartlett? Will RuPaul add two more wins to his collection? EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin join executive editor and Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall to break down the drama, comedy,

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48:06

RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Willow Pill, Jinkx...

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2022/08/29

RuPaul’s Drag Race has won the Outstanding Competition Series Emmy the past four years, and it could take home its fifth trophy on Sept. 12. EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi leads a conversation with season 14 winner Willow Pill and three other recent winners — All Stars 6 and 7 winners Kylie Sonique Love and Jinkx Monsoon, and season 13’s Symone — to dish on the Emmy-nominated season of the trailblazing reality competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:57

SNL alums Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers,...

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2022/08/22

Live from The Awardist, it’s an SNL extravaganza! Saturday Night Live alums Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Martin Short, and Kate McKinnon join each other for a laugh-filled walk down memory lane, revealing the hosts who had them starstruck, their favorite sketches featuring each other, when they realized the power of comedy, and whether the show should continue when Lorne Michaels retires. Plus, SNL star and 2022 Emmys host Kenan Thompson shares his hopes for this year’s ceremony, why he

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90:58

Hacks stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, Nailed...

The Awardist ·

2022/08/16

The Awardist chats exclusively with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and co-creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky backstage at a live script read of the season 2 finale. Find out why Einbinder thought she was being fired from the show, the scene that Smart thinks is her best comedic work in the season, and what the show runners have in store for season 3. Nicole Byer, who’s nominated as host and executive producer of ‘Nailed It!’ and for writing her comedy special

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80:11

Ted Lasso stars Hannah Waddingham and Brett...

The Awardist ·

2022/08/08

Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein took home Emmys in 2021 — can they make those back-to-back wins this year? EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins The Awardist host and EW Executive Editor Gerrad Hall to discuss that as well as her interview with the two supporting stars. And we examine the rest of the comedy categories to break down which shows and actors have the best chances of winning. Plus, The White Lotus breakout star Murray Bartlett sits down with Gerrad to reveal who's idea it was

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68:45

'Succession' star Sarah Snook, Lizzo on disrupting...

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2022/08/02

'Succession' supporting star Sarah Snook joins The Awardist to go in-depth on some of biggest season 3 moments for her character Shiv — from the awful thing her mom said to her to the awful thing she said to her husband Tom — how she digests fan opinions, the moment that made her gasp, and more. Plus, Lizzo breaks down the six Emmy nominations for her reality competition 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,' what surprised her about making a TV show, how RuPaul and Tyra inspired her, the scenes

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42:27

Squid Game creator and stars on the hardest games to...

The Awardist ·

2022/07/25

Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ made history as the first foreign language series to land an Outstanding Drama nomination — one of its 14. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon join EW’s Sydney Bucksbaum to discuss the show’s impact on American pop culture, how audience reaction is influencing season 2, their concerns about a show full of antagonists, death scenes, and more. Plus, Sydney chats with EW executive editor and Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall, breaking down the

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41:03

Breaking down the 2022 Emmy nomination snubs and...

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2022/07/12

We are one step closer to the 2022 Emmys with the announcement of the nominees. On Twitter Space, Awardist podcast host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall, critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. TV editor Sam Highfill break down some of the top categories. We also play a little came of nominee switcheroo, and discuss some of the biggest snubs (Blackish, Pachinko, Pen15, Barry's Sarah Goldberg) and surprises (Yellowjackets' Christina Ricci, all the love for Abbott Elementary and The White Lotus!). Plus,

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47:09

Who will get Emmy nominations? Our predictions in the...

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2022/07/11

After months and months of campaigning and a year chock full of some fantastic television, it's finally time to learn who will be 2022 Emmy nominees. But before the names are announced on Tuesday, July 12, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin join Awardist host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall to offer our predictions for some of the top categories: Comedy, Comedy Actor and Actress, Drama, Drama Actor and Actress, Limited/Anthology Series, Limited/Anthology Series or TV

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68:54

Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez, and...

The Awardist ·

2022/06/27

Selena Gomez became the new third amigo alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short on the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building' — she reflects on working with the comedy legends, how her character Mabel is rubbing off on her, why she thinks of Mabel as a grown version of her 'Wizards of Waverly Place' character Alex, and more. Plus, Pachinko showrunner Soo Hugh and stars Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho tell EW about adapting the popular novel and which parts of it would be included in season 1, the

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106:08

RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 trans queens on their...

The Awardist ·

2022/06/24

On this special episode, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 14 winner Willow Pill and fellow queens Bosco, Jasmine Kennedie, Kerri Colby, and Kornbread look back on their herstory-making season as the first with five transgender queens, reflecting on how their time on the show influenced their decision to come out or confirmed their own feelings about their gender and identity, to the things we didn't see on the show (including some finale lewks, what went down backstage during the LaLaPaRUza, and who

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