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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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61:59

'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on...

The Awardist ·

2025/12/23

Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't made a movie in seven years, but she's back on the big screen in 'Marty Supreme' — she tells Awardist host Gerrad Hall about how 'petrified' she was, about building her character's backstory, what she loved about working with Timothée Chalamet, and more. Plus, we look back on her Oscar win for 'Shakespeare in Love' and why it took her 25 years to come to terms with it, as well as 'Glee,' and what she thinks Pepper Potts has been up to. And Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng

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59:19

‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar...

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2025/12/18

Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her ‘Wicked: For Good’ journey, whether she was really prepared for everything required of her physically for the role, filming the number ‘For Good’ last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘sex cardigan,’ and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze some of the Oscar shortlists, and we remember filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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95:18

'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti &...

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2025/12/11

Golden Globes voters have spoken — and now, so are we, breaking down the top film nominations, and especially the biggest snubs and surprises, from 'Wicked: For Good' to Jacob Elordi. Plus, 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss her long audition process and having to shave Leonardo DiCaprio to help win the role, that scene with Sean Penn, and more, and then Gerrad chats with her costar Regina Hall about her incredible career and role in Paul Thomas

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67:31

'Sinners' star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan...

The Awardist ·

2025/12/04

It was the first Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — 'Sinners' is still a favorite and a strong contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about their fifth movie together, how Jordan playing twins complicated their process, what Coogler discovered about the movie by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the latest awards action, from

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63:13

'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons and director Yorgos...

The Awardist ·

2025/11/25

'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons does a deep dive on his conspiracy-theorist character and going toe-to-toe with Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos explains what made this movie more complicated than his other recent projects. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the huge opening weekend for 'Wicked: For Good' and discuss the career of Eddie Murphy, who will be AFI's latest Life Achievement Award winner.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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70:55

'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily...

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2025/11/20

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on their new drama, 'The Smashing Machine,' from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his concerns about still being seen as the Rock to his character realizing he needed to go to rehab for his drug addiction and the personal place Johnson went for that scene, and Blunt's character Dawn trying to escape torment and their toxic relationship. The lively conversation also includes a look back at their first movie

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57:38

'Die My Love' stars Jennifer Lawrence & Robert...

The Awardist ·

2025/11/13

After starring in their own huge franchises — The Hunger Games and Twilight — Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson now join forces to play a couple in the drama 'Die My Love.' The two chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the movie's love story and dark elements, and look back on those early blockbusters. Plus, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the poor box office performance of Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy,' and discuss Tom Cruise's career and potential future

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59:46

'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the...

The Awardist ·

2025/11/06

He's unrecognizable in 'Frankenstein,' covered in prosthetics to play the Creature, but Jacob Elordi steals the show with his heartbreaking performance. He joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss what he considers his most personal work yet, teases 'Euphoria' season 3, and looks back on the 'Kissing Booth' movies and 'Saltburn.' Plus, Gerrad shares a portion of his Q&A with 'Frankenstein' star Oscar Isaac at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Elsewhere, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr

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60:15

First 'Wicked: For Good' reaction, 'If I Had Legs I'd...

The Awardist ·

2025/10/30

Rose Byrne plays a mother on the verge of a breakdown in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' — she breaks down her performance in the psychological dramedy, which is already picking up a lot of honors this awards season. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW senior editor Joyce Eng break down the Gotham Awards nominations, where 'One Battle After Another' lead all nominees with six; we also analyze that movie's switch to the comedy/musical category at the Golden Globes and what it means for movies

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61:34

'Weapons' star Amy Madigan on bring Aunt Gladys to...

The Awardist ·

2025/10/23

Could Amy Madigan go back to the Oscars 40 years after her first nomination, this time for playing the mysterious and kooky Aunt Gladys in the horror mystery 'Weapons'? It's very possible! The actress joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on her experience in Zach Cregger's latest thriller and her career. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat about the Best Song race, including new contender Miley Cyrus, who has co-written and will perform the end credits song for 'Avatar: Fire and

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60:34

'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Adren Cho & May Hong, and...

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2025/10/16

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 see from a sequel, and more. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW

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64:40

'The Lost Bus' star America Ferrera, Timothée...

The Awardist ·

2025/10/09

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 Actress category, and we dive into the Golden Globes' short list for Best

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49:49

Sizing up 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet,' and...

The Awardist ·

2025/10/02

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 the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who

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43:38

2025 Emmys recaps: Highlights, best and worst...

The Awardist ·

2025/09/16

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 night.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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58:42

The Pitt' or 'Severance'? 'Hacks' or 'The Studio'? We...

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2025/09/11

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 who you should mark on your at-home ballots!Learn more about your ad

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60:11

'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey, inside the final...

The Awardist ·

2025/08/20

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 conversations they have had about the size of their role in season 3

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59:34

'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams, inside guest...

The Awardist ·

2025/08/14

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. We also reveal the results of our weekly poll.Learn more about your

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64:42

Will Beyoncé now be at the Emmys? - plus...

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2025/08/07

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 Music & Lyrics category, which includes songs by Kristen Wiig and

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74:34

‘The Studio’ star/co-creator Seth Rogen; awards...

The Awardist ·

2025/07/31

'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 actor nominees she thinks will win — plus, she shares who she thinks

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73:52

'Severance' star Adam Scott, Colbert's renewed Emmy...

The Awardist ·

2025/07/24

'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 whether the decision could help boost him to a win this year — plus,

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