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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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44:40

How Hannah Waddingham manifested her ‘Ted Lasso’...

The Awardist ·

2021/07/19

The Emmy-nominated ‘Ted Lasso’ star reveals how a plea to the universe in her garden resulted in a dream job that shoots 20 minutes from her house. Plus EW’s Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin dive into the Comedy Series and Comedy Supporting Actress races — can anything stop ‘Ted Lasso’? More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall) and Kristen Baldwin (@KristenGBaldwin); Producer/Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal

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44:11

Emmy nomination snubs, surprises, more — and The...

The Awardist ·

2021/07/14

Emmy nominations have been announced, and co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall discuss the snubs and surprises, break down some of the top contenders — including The Crown, The Mandalorian, WandaVision, and Ted Lasso — and take a look at some of this year’s double nominees, including Jean Smart and Kenan Thompson. Plus, we talk to The Crown stars Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor — who played Princess Diana and Prince Charles on the fourth season of the Netflix drama — about their most “outlandish”

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45:42

The creator and stars of ‘It’s a Sin,’ and inside the...

The Awardist ·

2021/06/21

Co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall break down the packed supporting actor and actress in a drama categories, plus ‘It’s a Sin’ creator Russell T. Davies and stars Olly Alexander and Lydia West join us to talk about their powerful HBO Max limited series about the rise of HIV/AIDS in England and its impact on one group of friends. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall) and Kristen Baldwin (@KristenGBaldwin); Producer/Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein);

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43:43

‘The Flight Attendant’ star and EP Kaley Cuoco...

The Awardist ·

2021/06/14

Kaley Cuoco talks to The Awardist co-host Kristen Baldwin about coping with a lot of “up and down emotions” as star and exec producer of the HBO Max comedy-thriller The Flight Attendant. Plus, Kristen and co-host Gerrad Hall analyze the hotly-contested Drama categories, featuring everything from The Crown to The Mandalorian. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall) and Kristen Baldwin (@KristenGBaldwin); Producer/Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Executive

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40:03

Amber Ruffin on bringing musical humor to late night,...

The Awardist ·

2021/06/07

Can you imagine launching a late-night talk show during a global pandemic? Amber Ruffin can! The host of Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show talks to The Awardist about breaking through in late night with music, hard truths presented with humor, and beautiful bow ties. Plus, Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall wonder what it will take to mix up the Outstanding Variety Talk and Outstanding Variety Sketch races — no offense to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live, of course. More at

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36:48

'Chad' star Nasim Pedrad, and we break down the...

The Awardist ·

2021/05/24

Co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall examine the state of the race in the supporting comedy categories, which include the stars of Ted Lasso, Saturday Night Live, and The Flight Attendant. And Chad star Nasim Pedrad joins Gerrad to talk about her TBS comedy and a Persian American high school boy who’s desperate for popularity, reaction to the cringe comedy, her physical and mental transformation, her early career goals, what she learned from SNL, and more! More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and

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35:48

‘Cobra Kai’ star William Zabka, and the latest on the...

The Awardist ·

2021/05/17

Co-hosts Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin dive into the packed race for Outstanding Comedy Series, featuring Ted Lasso, The Flight Attendant, black-ish, Cobra Kai and more. Plus, Cobra Kai star and co-exec producer William Zabka on redeeming Johnny Lawrence, comparing bruises with co-star Ralph Macchio, and why he never thought The Karate Kid producers would cast him in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:17

The cast and makers of 'WandaVision,' and inside the...

The Awardist ·

2021/05/10

EW’s Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall examine the very competitive Limited Series race, including The Undoing, The Queen’s Gambit, WandaVision, and more. Plus, WandaVision stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, and Teyonah Parris, creator/writer/executive producer Jac Schaefer, and director/executive producer Matt Shakman join Gerrad for an extensive chat about the Disney+ Marvel series. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall) and Kristen

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1:26

Emmy Season 2021: Coming May 10th!

The Awardist ·

2021/05/04

Starting May 10th, The Awardist is BACK to bring you sizzling takes and juicy interviews as we dive into Emmys Season 2021! We're serving up conversations with some of this year's biggest award contenders, like: Kaley Cuoco, Amber Ruffin, the cast of WandaVision, and more! Plus in-depth discussions about who we think will (and should) win, Emmys trivia, and more! Hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin, new episodes drop Mondays! Subscribe so you don't miss anything!! Learn

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49:26

Leslie Odom Jr, Plus the Highs and Lows of the...

The Awardist ·

2021/04/27

For the season finale, hosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz welcome a star-studded panel including awards expert Joey Nolfi and critic Leah Greenblatt to break down the 2021 Oscar ceremony, from the groundbreaking highs to the shocking lows. Among their many questions: What lessons did we learn, and what might this mean for Oscars going forward? Plus: Leslie Odom Jr., double nominated for One Night in Miami..., sits down with Clarissa for an in depth chat on his milestone year. More at ew.com,

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42:36

Promising Young Woman’s Carey Mulligan, and final...

The Awardist ·

2021/04/19

The big night is just a week away, which means after months of discussing, it’s time for The Awardist’s final Oscar predictions. Cohosts Clarissa Cruz and David Canfield are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi as they go category by category and break down the locks, frontrunners, and potential upsets. Then, Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan joins the show for a rich conversation with Joey about her complex, provocative performance in Promising Young Woman. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and

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41:58

Sound of Metal's Riz Ahmed and More Oscar Trailblazers

The Awardist ·

2021/04/12

This week, Best Actor nominee Riz Ahmed joins the show to discuss his powerhouse performance in Sound of Metal. Plus, in a special Awardist panel discussion, cohost Clarissa Cruz gathers four groundbreaking Oscar nominees in below the line categories, from hair & makeup to sound design, for a conversation about their craft and this history-making year. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Editors: Carly Usdin

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44:29

Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby on "Pieces of a Woman,"...

The Awardist ·

2021/04/05

First-time Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby (Best Actress) speaks with cohost David Canfield to discuss her demanding role in Pieces of a Woman, as well as her other acclaimed 2021 film, The World to Come, and what it was like filming those intense projects back to back. Then, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down the biggest surprises of the SAG Awards (Yuh-Jung Youn! Viola Davis!) and how they've completely transformed this year's Oscar races. More at

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39:42

Delroy Lindo and SAG Awards predictions

The Awardist ·

2021/03/29

Cohosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz break down exactly how the SAG Awards can be so predictive of the Oscars, before going into who they think will win this Sunday’s trophies—and why it matters. Plus, SAG Ensemble nominee Delroy Lindo joins the show to discuss his lauded work in Da 5 Bloods, and David and Clarissa discuss his and other stellar performances from this season that Oscar unjustly ignored. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97)

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47:36

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discusses "The Trial of the...

The Awardist ·

2021/03/22

Cohosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW's digital writer and Hollywood history expert Maureen Lee Lenker to discuss the innovative, ambiguous plans for the 2021 Oscars ceremony, which will take place at both the typical Dolby Theater and, in a first, Union Station in Los Angeles. Maureen, Clarissa, and David discuss how this fits into the evolution of the Academy Awards, and how the still-pending Academy Museum might be folded into the plans as well. Plus: The Awardist gets to

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51:39

Oscar Nominee Maria Bakalova on "Borat," plus a...

The Awardist ·

2021/03/15

Hosts Clarissa Cruz and David Canfield are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down the snubs, surprises, and everything in-between of the 2021 Oscar nominations. One such nominee, Maria Bakalova, joins the show for an in-depth conversation on her wild, hilarious turn in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, while in a special guest appearance, Leslie Odom Jr. (One Night in Miami...) reacts to the news of his two nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield

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51:59

Mank’s Amanda Seyfried, and Oscar nomination predictions

The Awardist ·

2021/03/08

One week until Oscar nominations! Hosts David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW’s awards expert Joey Nolfi as they offer and debate their final predictions in all the major categories. Plus, one such predicted nominee, Amanda Seyfriend, joins David for a candid conversation around her new film Mank and how it changed her as actor. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guest: Joey Nolfi

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49:27

Andra Day on playing Billie Holiday, and how the...

The Awardist ·

2021/03/01

Fresh off her triumphant Golden Globe win for Best Actress (Drama), The United States vs. Billie Holiday star Andra Day speaks with EW’s movies editor David Canfield about her intense preparation for embodying an icon. Plus: David and cohost Clarissa Cruz, EW’s Executive Editor, are joined by awards expert Joey Nolfi to break down all of those shocking Globe wins, from Day to Rosamund Pike to Jodie Foster, and how they impact this year’s wild Oscar race. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and

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48:42

Cherry’s Tom Holland and Oscars’ Greatest Mistakes

The Awardist ·

2021/02/22

"Cherry" star Tom Holland sits down with EW Executive Editor Clarissa Cruz to discuss his dark new film and moving a long way away from Peter Parker. Plus, with Glenn Close’s possible long-awaited win for "Hillbilly Elegy" a topic of much discussion this season, Clarissa, cohost David Canfield, and EW assistant digital features editor Mary Sollosi debate: What great actors have won their Oscar for the wrong role? Finally, David offers an update on the state of the Oscar race after some surprising

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48:10

Steven Yeun on "Minari," and this year’s must-watch...

The Awardist ·

2021/02/15

SAG Award nominee Steven Yeun has an intimate conversation with EW Movies Editor David Canfield to discuss his new film Minari, its personal significance for him, and the power of this point in his career. Plus, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW film critic Leah Greenblatt for a critical guide to this year’s Oscar contenders, from the must-sees to the skippables, and to help break down this year’s Critics’ Choice Award nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and

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