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Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for another trip to our favorite queer space – Gotham City! Despite its rep as a film that got kneecapped by the pandemic and some good ol' studio sexism, this Cathy Yan bop kinda has it all! We gush over Margot's committed performance, the canon of "kickass ladies" cinema (the highs and the very, very lows), how there really isn't a single straight person in this story, and how badly we want live-action Harlivy (watch the animated series – seriously).Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Carly on Twitter and watch Monét's Slumber Party!
This is How To LA, the podcast that helps you navigate this city. I'm Brian De Los Santos. This week, we're featuring Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 3. For the next few weeks, we'll be dropping episodes every Friday. Imperfect Paradise: The Castle takes us inside LA's exclusive Magic Castle through the lens of a queer hobbyist magician, who pushed for more inclusion. Read and listen below. Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise
This is How To LA, the podcast that helps you navigate this city. I'm Brian De Los Santos. This week, we're featuring Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 2. For the next few weeks, we'll be dropping episodes every Friday. Imperfect Paradise: The Castle takes us inside LA's exclusive Magic Castle through the lens of a queer hobbyist magician, who pushed for more inclusion. Read and listen below. Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise
This is How To LA, the podcast that helps you navigate this city. I'm Brian De Los Santos. I want to share with you another podcast from LAist Studios that I think you'll really want to listen to: Imperfect Paradise: The Castle. For the next few weeks, we'll be dropping episodes every Friday. Imperfect Paradise: The Castle takes us inside LA's exclusive Magic Castle through the lens of a queer hobbyist magician, who pushed for more inclusion. Read and listen below. In Part 1 of Imperfect Paradise: The Castle, LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky tells the story of how Carly Usdin moved to Los Angeles and became obsessed with getting inside the iconic members-only club for magicians, the Magic Castle. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate
Part 3: Carly Usdin is at risk of getting kicked out of the Magic Castle. Plus, after 2020, the Magic Castle makes changes to address issues of inclusion, including setting up a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky explores how the Castle's promises to do better pan out, several years later. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism. For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Vibe Check Gwen and Danielle have both had sort of rough weeks, but we're getting through it! Gwen has been going to bed early and Danielle successfully revealed the cover of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE. * Truth in Fiction Gwen likes when real figures pop up in fiction works, to see how people reimagine them. Danielle struggles with real historical figures in fiction, unless under very specific circumstances. Gwen's Recs: Inspired by real-life figures: The Menu, RRR, A Star is Born; Biopics: The Crown, Rocketman, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story; Recent/Upcoming: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Oppenheimer, Maestro Danielle's Recs: Egregiously Inaccurate/Different: The Great, Dickinson, Reign, My Lady Janies YA series; Side Characters who are real life figures: Ever After, Downton Abbey, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter People we'd like to see portrayed on screen: Danielle—Josephine Baker, Gwen—Mary Pickford * Interview with Krystal Marquis THE DAVENPORTS, now available! https://krystalmarquis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krystabelle_reads https://twitter.com/krystalmarquis https://www.tiktok.com/@krystalmarquis Follow Krystal for updates about Book 2! She's enjoying the excitement and support in the days leading up to her book release, as well as making time for self-care and taking some time away from work. * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle did NOT get anywhere close to writing 20,000 words of her WIP, so she's continuing this goal for this week. The graphic novel series Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin, Nina Vakueva, and Irene Flores is bringing her immense joy. Gwen has spent about 30 minutes everyday making plans for everything she needs to do. This week, she would like to fill out the Conscious Spending Plan, specifically with her subscription services. Gwen is enjoying the new reality show THE TRAITORS! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite
Hello, sports fans (or not lol)! We're back for another episode of the Summer Short Series! This week, we'll be dribbling, crossing up, and passing the mics over to the ICONIC queer, YA, sports graphic novel, "The Avant-Guards", which was created and written by Carly Usdin! Marci especially has been wanting to read this for a WHILE and it narrowly missed being a summer short last year, so we are HYPE to discuss. Put on some sneakers, stretch that body, and get ready for an all-star conversation about community, healthy relationship dynamics, and, most importantly, this cast of champions
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for 1995's camp-tastic superhero movie. Carly recounts their long history and love for this flick, Jordan stumps for Nightwing (surprise surprise), and Brooke admits she had no knowledge of Robin's tragic backstory (which rocks). Plus, there's lots of leather, suggestive statues, Bat nipples. and a flamboyant Jim Carrey performance for the ages.Follow us on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off
Writer/Director Carly Usdin joins Tariq to discuss non-binary and gender non-conforming identities, the difference between gender identity and gender presentation, how hard it still is to get queer and diverse content made in the entertainment industry.
On this weekend's What to Watch: Netflix debuts the new suspense-filled series Midnight Mass, from the Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan, who tells us why this story is so personal to him. Billy Bob Thornton previews the final season of his drama Goliath, which takes on big pharma and the opioid crisis. Melissa McCarthy stars in the new movie The Starling, and Lee Pace and Jared Harris star in the long-time-coming adaptation of the sci-fi epic Foundation. EW's Jessica Derschowitz previews this weekend's Tony Awards, and trivia about the . Apache Junction star Scout Taylor-Compton tells us about the show she can't get enough of. Plus, entertainment headlines — including news about a new Mario Brothers movie starring an Avenger — our perfect Soundbite of the Week, and Tonys trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: Law & Order: SVU returns for its 23rd season with a two-hour premiere and tease of an Olivia/Stabler romance; The Other Two wraps up season 2 with two episodes; and Doom Patrol is back for season 3, where Madame Rouge arrives in a time machine. Ashley Zukerman, star of Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol, tells us what he's watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including the first batch of SNL hosts and musical guests, news on the third Fantastic Beasts movie, and Netflix's Britney Spears documentary — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: EW's Dalton Ross previews the changes, twists, and turns of Survivor 41; Dear White People wraps up its run with a musical season; One Chicago is back, picking up where some of those finale cliffhangers left off. As part of EW's Celebrating Latinx Art series, Hacks star Johnny Sibilly tells us what she's watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Sex and the City star Willie Garson's death and Kathryn Hahn's new role in a Joan Rivers limited series — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: The Resident is checking in for its fifth season on Fox, but star Emily VanCamp is checking out; Fox debuts the new series Our Kind of People, starring Yaya DaCosta as a single mother trying to learn more about secrets she recently uncovered about her family; and Dick Wolf expands his FBI universe with a third series, FBI: International, which kicks off as part of a franchise crossover. As part of EW's Celebrating Latinx Art series, Station 19 star Jaina Lee Ortiz tells us what she's watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including a two-season renewal for Netflix's Virgin River, and The Crown star Tobias Menzies dedicating his Emmy win to the late Michael K. Williams — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: The Crown, Ted Lasso, Hacks, and Mare of Easttown were big winners at the Emmy Awards. Ariana Grande makes her debut as a new coach on NBC's The Voice; Dancing With the Stars returns for its 30th season; and The Big Leap, a drama with a reality dance show twist, debuts on Fox. Lady of the Manor star Melanie Lynskey tells us what she's watching. Plus, more entertainment headlines — including Shang-Chi's big box office win and a new TV role for Lost star Matthew Fox — This Week in Entertainment History, and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this weekend's What to Watch: EW TV critic and The Awardist podcast co-host Kristen Baldwin joins Gerrad Hall to give her final predictions for some of the biggest categories at this year's Emmy Awards; Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are back for season 2 of The Morning Show, and Hasan Minhaj tells us about his audition for a big song-and-dance scene; Sex Education returns for its third season on Netflix; the movie Everybody's Talking About Jamie makes its debut on Amazon Prime Video; and filmmaker Steve McQueen debuts a new series of documentaries expanding on the themes and history presented in his limited series Small Axe. Justin Long, star and co-director of the new movie Lady of the Manor, tells us about the Martin Scorsese-directed, Ellen Burstyn-starring movie he just watched and recommends. We pay tribute to the late Norm Macdonald with our Sound Bite of the Week from Impeachment: American Crime Story. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Lizzo's campaign to star in a Bodyguard remake with Chris Evans — and Ted Lasso trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: Looking back on the legacy of Brooklyn Nine-Nine with EW Sr. Writer Dan Snierson, as we prepare for it's series finale — again; Robert Langdon is back, this time on the small screen in Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol; and Netflix debuts the new animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan, the stars of Tacoma F.D. — which is back for its third season — tell us what they're watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Jeff Probst on the new titling system for Survivor, and Generation co-creator Zelda Barnz on that show's cancellation and its series finale — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: Netflix's Nailed It! returns for its sixth season of baking challenges, this time with 30 Rock alum Jack McBrayer as a contestant; Erika reveals a robbery and Tom's house that confuses her Beverly Hills housewives; and America's Got Talent crowns a new winner. Charlamagne Tha God, whose new late-night show debuts Friday, tells us what he's watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including the death of SNL alum Norm Macdonald after a long battle with cancer — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's What to Watch: Netflix announces Luther movie starring Idris Elba, Days of Our Lives is reviving its iconic demonic possession story line, and Jeff Bridges reveals his cancer is in remission. Bear Grylls stars in the new interactive movie You vs. Wild: Out Cold; Linda Tripp learns who Monica Lewinsky is having an affair with on the latest episode of Impeachment: American Crime Story; and the docuseries Level Playing Field examines the cross-section of sports, politics, and activism. EW's Lauren Huff recommends the FX comedy What We Do in the Shadows. Plus, trivia, featuring Emmy winner Judith Light. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emmy-nominated Lovecraft Country stars Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Michael K. Williams, Courtney B. Vance, and Aunjanue Ellis celebrate the show's many nominations, mourn its cancellation after one season, explain their personal connections to their characters, and share moving reaction from viewers of their supernatural horror-drama. Plus, co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall welcome EW executive editor Patrick Gomez, to discuss his conversation with those actors, and we break down the categories for guest actor and actress in a drama, and reality competition, where there seems to be a tight race between RuPaul's Drag Race and The Amazing Race. 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SNL Emmy nominees Cecily Strong and Bowen Yang join The Awardist to talk about Bowen's historic nomination — the first SNL featured cast member to be nominated. They take us inside some of their most memorable season 46 sketches and characters, including Jeanine Pirro and the Iceberg that sank the Titanic. Cecily also addresses her future on the show, the two tell us what it's like behind the scenes moments before the show goes live, how their approach to comedy changed and responded to everything happening in the world, and so much more. Plus, co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall break down the comedy guest actor and actress categories, where SNL guest hosts fill many of the slots. Can anyone beat Maya Rudolph and Dave Chappelle? 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
black-ish co-stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross join EW's The Awardist from the set of their Emmy-nominated comedy to discuss their favorite episodes — and why Ross has the entire hair and make-up trailer to herself. Plus EW's Gerrad Hall and Kristen Baldwin break down the Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Comedy races, featuring the black-ish stars as well as Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart, Kenan Thompson and more. 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emmy winner and current nominee Kate Winslet joins The Awardist to talk about her hit HBO limited series Mare of Easttown — why audiences connected to much with her grieving mother character, getting the look just right (that's a wig!), caring for Jean Smart after an on-set injury, SNL's Murdur Durdur sketch, and much more. Plus, co-hosts Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall handicap the Limited/Anthology Series or Movie and Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie categories. 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pose co-creator/writer/director Steven Canals and star Mj Rodriguez celebrate the show's 9 Emmy nominations — including Rodriguez's history-making Lead Actress nod — and explain the finale's “Sex and the City moment.” Plus, EW's Kristen Baldwin and Gerrad Hall handicap the Outstanding Drama Series race and the Crown-tastic Lead Actress in a Drama category. 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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” rehearsal, the scenes that was almost ruined by pesky flies, and much more. 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 (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to break down F9, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Helen Mirren, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, and Sung Kang for spoiler-filled talk about the ninth Fast film, from Han's revival to the shocking mid-credits scene. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's finally time for F9. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by new family member John Cena for an extensive (non-spoiler) conversation about the ninth Fast film, from living out his dream to facing off with Vin Diesel. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive The Fate of the Furious, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Nathalie Emmanuel for an extensive conversation about the eighth Fast film, from joining the franchise to pitching an all-girl spin-off. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive Furious 7, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Michelle Rodriguez for an extensive conversation about the seventh Fast film, from throwing herself into Letty's fights to being grateful for the franchise's progress when it comes to female representation. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive Furious 7, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Tyrese Gibson for an extensive conversation about the seventh Fast film, from the evolution of Roman Pearce to his bond with the late Paul Walker. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive Fast & Furious 6, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Sung Kang for an extensive conversation about the sixth Fast film, from Han's surprising journey to returning (again) for F9. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive Fast Five, a quarter mile a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Jordana Brewster for an extensive conversation about the fifth Fast film, from conquering her fear of stunts to learning how to be a badass. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive Fast & Furious, a quarter mile a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by director Justin Lin for an extensive conversations about the fourth Fast film, from reviving Han for the first time to gaining inspiration from The Golden Girls. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Lucas Black for an extensive conversation about the third Fast film, from campaigning to drift to reuniting with the family for F9. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive 2 Fast 2 Furious, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges for an extensive conversation about the second Fast film, from his last-minute audition for Tej Parker to initially playing a version of himself. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to relive The Fast and the Furious, a quarter mile at a time. Cohosts Chanelle Berlin Johnson and Derek Lawrence are joined by Vin Diesel for an extensive conversation about the first Fast film, from his hesitancy to sign on to his immediate bond with costar Paul Walker. More of Entertainment Weekly's Fast Saga coverage at ew.com and @ew. Host/Producers: Chanelle Berlin Johnson (@chanelleberlin) and Derek Lawrence (@derekjlawrence); Producer/Editor: Samee Junio (@Samee_Junio); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices