The Awardist

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-trans comments. Plus, Patrick shares who he thinks oughta get a nod for Best Reality Host, and we reveal the results of our weekly poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 well as EW Editor Nick Romano discuss that huge shocker on The Last of Us and its potential impact on the series' Emmy chances. The Last Of Us spoilers 7:16-12:43, 44:35 - 51:24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, the devastating episode 4, which he directed, and more. He also looks back on his guest-starring role on Friends with fellow ER star George Clooney and how that came about. Plus, EW Executive TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to chat about the reveal of this year's Emmys host, Nate Bargatze, the film academy's decision to award an Oscar for stunts, her pick for the show that oughta get a nod, and the results of our trivia question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. And we advocate for a member of the 'SNL' cast who we think Oughta Get a Nod — and share a Hot Take on why they should host the Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Series category, and we advocate for the series we think Oughta Get a Nod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Lead Actor in a Drama race, and how Sam Rockwell's performance on 'The White Lotus' is shaking up the supporting category. And EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker advocates for one of her favorite performances of the year, we share our Hot Take on another 'White Lotus' character, and we poll the EW audience about who they'd love to see host the Emmys — listen in for the results! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Anora's big sweep — winning Best Picture, Director, Actress, Editing, and Original Screenplay — to Adrien Brody's win over Timothée Chalamet and Flow's Best Animated Feature win over The Wild Robot, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down the biggest headlines from the 2025 Oscars and analyze how the BAFTAs and international membership of the Academy impacted the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And down the stretch they come! The 2025 Oscars race is almost one for the history books, and it has been a wild and unpredictable one in many ways. Will Anora take home Best Picture, or did the SAG Awards ensemble win for Conclave indicate a possible upset in that category? Will Mikey Madison or Demi Moore win Best Actress? And was Timothée Chalamet's SAG win for Best Actor an indication of Oscar to come? EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi shares his final Oscar winner predictions in the top categories. Plus, Joey reveals who four anonymous Oscar voters chose to win as part of our annual secret ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Conclave's Best Film and Mikey Madison's surprise Best Actress win at the BAFTAs have any impact on their Oscar chances? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi analyze the race after those victories. Plus, who will take home SAG awards? Listen for our predictions…there could be a wicked surprise in one (more more?) category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After taking top honors at the PGA and DGA Awards, as well as a big win at the Critics Choice Awards, Anora and director Sean Baker have catapulted to the top of their categories. Can anything stop the movie from winning Best Picture? Plus, I'm Still Here star and Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about earning a spot at the Oscars, the movie's surprise Best Picture nomination, the 'long marathon' that is awards season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oscar race just got a lot more interesting for all the bad reasons, as Emilia Pérez star and Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for past insensitive comments. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the controversy and what it could now mean for the film's chances at the Oscars. Plus, Patrick takes us inside the Grammys, with highlights from the red carpet and the awards ceremony. And Gerrad chats with The Wild Robot star Lupita Nyong'o and director Chris Sanders, as well as A Complete Unknown's Monica Barbaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sing Sing Oscar nominee Colman Domingo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth discussion about his performance as a wrongfully convicted man who finds hope in the prison's arts program, the role that changed his career, working on Gus Van Sant's next movie, and more. Plus, will Beyoncé FINALLY win Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter? EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. Music Editor Jason Lamphier join Gerrad for Grammy winner predictions in the Album, Record, Song, and New Artist categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10. How will those translate into wins, if at all? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down this year's list of nominees and look ahead to who has the momentum to win. Plus, the biggest Oscar nomination snubs and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are tracking how the Los Angeles fires are impacting awards season and beyond — and share our thoughts on whether awards season should be postponed entirely. But with things currently moving forward, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall with Oscar nomination predictions for Best Picture, Director, Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress. And Gerrad chats with The Room Next Door stars Tilda Swinton and Julianna Moore about the movie that explores death — and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about her journey with the film, its many improvised moments, Elphaba's wink to Glinda, those Baby Nessa memes, finding her voice, and more. Plus, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Gerrad to break down the SAG Awards nominations, the impact of the Golden Globes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nightbitch star Amy Adams looks back with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on her six Oscar nominations and her first big role in Drop Dead Gorgeous, and does a deep dive on her new movie, playing a mother who craves more from her mundane life. Plus, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to discuss a glaring omission from the 2025 Oscars shortlists, the Critics Choice Awards nominations, the SAG Awards Season Celebration, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angelina Jolie thought her acting days were probably behind her...until Pablo Larraín offered her Maria. Those two sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the Maria Callas film — plus, Unstoppable star Jharrel Jerome and director William Goldenberg chat with Gerrad about that inspiring sports and family drama. And EW's Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker joins Gerrad to chat about the Golden Globe nominations and National Board of Review winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the Gotham Awards wins mean for Nickel Boys and its director RaMell Ross? Did Colman Domingo just get a vital boost in his campaign? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi analyze what those wins mean — and predict what the big headline might be out of the Golden Globes nominations. Plus, Gerrad chats with Amy Poehler and Kelsey Mann, the voice star and director of 2024's biggest movie, Inside Out 2, as well as The Order producer/star Jude Law and his costar Nicholas Hoult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal sits down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his rise from indie darling to blockbuster star. Plus, The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler join Gerrad at the Toronto film festival to talk about the challenges of adapting a beloved August Wilson play to the screen. And EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to talk about Wicked and Gladiator's Oscar chances, initial thoughts on Moana 2, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karla Sofía Gascon, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez — the three women at the center of one of 2024's most inventive and fascinating movie, Emilia Pérez — join Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about the musical crime drama. Plus, Gerrad and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi discuss the news of Conan O'Brien being tapped to host the 2025 Oscars and reveal the results of a poll of favorite past hosts. Plus, Gerrad takes us inside this year's Governors Awards, where Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, writer/director/philanthropist Richard Curtis, casting director Juliet Taylor, and the late Quincy Jones all received honorary Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is 2025 finally Beyoncé's year to win Best Album at the Grammys? Awardist host and EW music editor Jason Lamphier break down the recent nominations, including Record and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist — and how Sabrina Carpenter is eligible with her sixth studio album. Plus, Gerrad chats with Thelma star June Squibb about becoming a leading lady in her 90s — and doing her own stunts — and Bird star Barry Keoghan explains the connection to Saltburn in his new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off their summer blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine star, writer, and producer Ryan Reynolds, star Hugh Jackman, and director, writer, and producer Shawn Levy join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the movie's success — and their nerves about putting it out into the world. Gerrad also chats Oscar winner Kate Winslet about Lee, which she produced and stars as famed war correspondent Lee Miller. Plus, Gerrad and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down the big batch of original songs in contention for those five nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her two movies that have pushed her into the 2025 Oscar race — The Outrun and Blitz — and she looks back on the importance of movies including Little Women and Brooklyn in her personal and professional growth. Plus, Dìdi actress Joan Chen reflects on her career and explains why the praise around this movie means so much to her. And PEOPLE Sr. Editor Andrea Mandell joins Gerrad to chat about the Gotham Awards nominees and shares her early predictions for Best Picture. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call or text 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message, and we may play or read it during an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and wowing audiences at Telluride and Toronto film festivals, Anora is poised to land director Sean Baker his first Oscar nomination — perhaps a couple (he wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film). Baker and his star Mikey Madison sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth discussion about the film. Plus, we break down the supporting actor and actress categories to see where those currently stand in the race to the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the road to the 2025 Oscars is officially underway, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi is serving up his first round of nominee predictions in the Best Picture, Director, Lead Actress, and Lead Actor categories. Plus, Piece by Piece star Pharrell Williams and director Morgan Neville sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the singer/songwriter/producer's documentary told via Lego. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call or text 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What did it take to pull off a movie about the wild 90 minutes leading up to the series debut of SNL? Saturday Night director Jason Reitman and star Gabriel LaBelle join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the making of that film — and LaBelle reveals whether it was more intimidating to play a version of Steven Spielberg in a movie directed by the legend, or playing SNL mastermind Lorne Michaels. Plus, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker shares her favorite movies and performances from the Telluride and Toronto film festivals, and the performance from earlier this year that she thinks should get a nomination. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call or text 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first episode of the 2025 Oscars season, we welcome Challengers star and producer Zendaya, who chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the Luca Guadagnino film, which became a pop culture moment and offered the actress a very different opportunity than how we're used to seeing her. Plus, Gerrad and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi dissect the Fall Festival season and discuss which movies emerged with momentum and which performances are standing out in a very crowded pack. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moviegoers: Oscar season is already upon us. And, of course, Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast has you covered. From the early contenders to the unexpected gems, we are tracking it all. Join EW's editorial director Gerrad Hall, and his opinionated co-hosts every Thursday to keep up with EW's Oscars heat index, our predictions, and awards news. Each episode of The Awardist features an exclusive interview with the stars and filmmakers where we get in-depth, behind-the-scenes insight into this year's contenders … and we're gonna have some laughs along the way too. You'll hear from Zendaya, Barry Keoghan, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, Jude Law and Nicholaus Hoult and many more. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez, and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin (in an X Space conversation) break down the bigger winners of the 2024 Emmys — Shōgun, The Bear, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer — analyze Hacks' surprise Outstanding Comedy Series win over The Bear, and discuss the best and worst moments of the ceremony, including hosts Eugene and Dan Levy, that SNL tribute, and the awkward product integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shōgun and The Bear are off to a strong start thanks to the Creative Arts ceremony — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down that winners there and offer final predictions for the televised ceremony. Plus, we recap our trip to the Toronto International Film Festival with a preview of our upcoming interviews with 2025 Oscar contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow Travelers stars and Emmy nominees Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the scenes they were most nervous to film and the emotional complexities of their characters' decades-long journeys. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the announcement of Eugene and Dan Levy as Emmys hosts, break down the Reality categories, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Detective: Night Country Emmy nominees Jodie Foster and Kali Reis chat with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin about their difficult shoot — including cold conditions and complex characters. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez break down the Limited/Anthology Series categories and offer their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy in 2022 for Abbott Elementary and earned her third nomination this year, joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a look back at some of her biggest moments in season 3 — from discovering Barbara's petty side to that Mother's Day episode and her unforgettable line delivery. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the race in the guest actor and actress in comedy and drama categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Smart, who's already won two Emmys for her work on Hacks, and her TV daughter Kaitlin Olson, who earned her second nomination for the series, chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall and reflect on their mother/daughter relationship on season 3 of the Max comedy — from that roast where daughter DJ stole the show with her catchphrase "What a c---" to mom Deborah's a-ha moment about her addiction to laughs. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the comedy categories, where Hacks and The Bear stand to win big. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Debicki just scored her second Emmy nomination for her performance as Princess Diana on The Crown — she joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the daunting task of playing the beloved, late royal, what she thought about those 'Ghost Diana' reports, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Outstanding Drama Series and drama acting categories to make their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down the top contenders, as well as the snubs (I'm a Virgo! Devery Jacobs!) and surprises (The Traitors! Reservation Dogs!). Plus, Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis join us during our live X/Twitter Space to chat about their first nominations and the representation that comes with those, as well as their emotional nomination-day chats with their costars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will The Bear dominate? Can The Morning Show land its first Best Drama Series nomination? Will Reservation Dogs FINALLY make the cut for its final season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin run through the major categories and offer up final predictions for the 2024 Emmy nominations, which will be announced July 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Critics Choice Association revealed its winners for the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards — we break down what it could mean for shows including 'The Traitors' and its host Alan Cumming. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about his provocative series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After winning the Lead Actor in a Limited Series Emmy in 2019, Jharrel Jerome is in consideration again, this time for Lead Comedy Actor for I'm a Virgo — EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with the actor about his work in that series. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and series co-creator/showrunner Francesca Sloane. And Gerrad and Kristen discuss John Leguizamo's open letter to Academy members, urging them to nominate more diverse talent this year, and break down some of the Television Critics Association's nominations. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She told us to call her "Mother" in her Saturday Night Live host monologue, and who are we to say no? Maya Rudolph joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a chat about her return to Studio 8H and her starring role on the comedy series Loot. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon. And EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to share her dream nominees. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DESCRIPTION: With the Tony Awards quickly approaching, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chats with nominees Shaina Taub (Suffs), Shoshana Bean (Hell's Kitchen), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Amy Ryan (Doubt), and Sarah Pidgeon (Stereophonic), for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation about the biggest challenges of their shows, the audience reactions that have surprised them the most, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin shares their underdog picks for the shows and performances they think should be on Emmy voters' radars, including comedy, drama, limited, and reality series. Plus, Gerrad chats with Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, as well as One Day stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices