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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 @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks every episode.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.
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- 6 days ago1h 17m
'The Pitt" star Sepideh Moafi, inside outrage over 5 Emmys categories moving out of Primetime ceremony
She shook up the ER on season 2 of 'The Pitt,' and now, Sepideh Moafi is an Emmy nominee for her work as Dr. Al-Hashimi, who revealed a big medical secret in the season finale. She's diving into all of that with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the TV Academy's controversial decision to move five categories out of the primetime ceremony, and they're giving a preview of San Diego Comic-Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
'The Comeback' Emmy-nominated star/writer Lisa Kudrow, inside The Odyssey's Oscar potential
After 20 years and three seasons, Lisa Kudrow is saying goodbye to Valerie Cherish and 'The Comeback,' which she receives two Emmys nominations for: Lead Actress and Writing for a Comedy Series. The 'Friends' alum chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to dig into the latest installment of the show, and she looks back on her work on 'Friends,' 'Cheers,' and 'Newhart,' and teases the 'Romy & Michele' sequel, which she's currently filming. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the Daytime Emmy nominations, and they discuss the Oscar potential for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' including which, if any, actors can make the cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago53 min
2026 Emmy nominations recap, snub & surprises, early winner picks
Nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been revealed, and we're breaking down the categories dominated by 'The Pitt,' which earned 25, 'Hacks,' which broke a record for most nominations by a comedy in a single season with 24, and newcomer 'Widow's Bay,' which broke through late in the game with 18. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng also share the biggest snubs and surprises of the day, from previous winners Jeremy Allen White and Sheryl Lee Ralph missing out, to 'Dancing With the Stars' and lots of 'Hacks' actors getting in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago52 min
Final Emmy nomination predictions, from 'The Pitt' to 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay'
Can anyone top the 27 nominations earned by 'Severance' last year? Probably not, but 'The Pitt' stands to be a big contender and likely lead the 2026 Emmy nominations, which will be revealed on July 8. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng reveal their final picks for this year's nominations in the Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, and Reality Competition categories, including how late entry 'Widow's Bay' will impact the race, whether 'The Bear' still has any bite, and if 'Pluribus' can create some drama in that category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 18, 20261h 24m
'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar potential
After winning four Emmys for 'Schitt's Creek,' Dan Levy is back with a new series, this one a crime-comedy, which he co-created with Rachel Sennott and stars in as Nicky, a gay pastor who gets caught up with a crime family after his sister steals a necklace. He talks to Awardist host Gerrad Hall about taking a big turn from the wholesomeness of 'Schitt's Creek,' crafting a new dysfunctional family, Laurie Metcalf's work as his mom, and more. Plus, he reveals what he was thinking about for a potential 'Schitt's Creek' sequel, and looks back on his time as an MTV VJ, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down TCA nominations, discuss the Oscar potential for new movies 'Disclosure Day' and 'Toy Story 5,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 16, 20261h 6m
BONUS EPISODE: 'Disclosure Day' and 'The Four Seasons' star Colman Domingo, live at the Tribeca Film Festival
Colman Domingo is having a standout year, from season 2 of the Netflix comedy series 'The Four Seasons' and the recent series finale of 'Euphoria,' to the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael,' where he plays Joe Jackson, and Steven Spielberg's latest film, 'Disclosure Day.' He talks about all of that and more on a special episode of The Awardist, recorded live at the Tribeca Film Festival, with host Gerrad Hall and guest cohost Cara Cusumano, director and SVP of Programming of the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 12, 202637 min
BONUS EPISODE: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' star Sally Field
From 'Norma Rae' and 'Steel Magnolias' to 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Forrest Gump,' 'Brothers and Sisters,' and so much more, Sally Field has been entertaining us for more than 60 years. Now, she stars in the Netflix movie 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' opposite Lewis Pullman and an octopus, and she's telling Awardist host Gerrad Hall all about the emotional story in this bonus episode of the podcast. She's also looking back on roles including 'Forrest Gump,' 'Steel Magnolias,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 11, 20261h 16m
'Hacks' stars Paul W. Downs & Megan Stalter, Glenn Close finally(!) gets an (honorary) Oscar
They are the other duo at the center of the comedy 'Hacks,' playing Deborah and Ava's managers, Jimmy and Kayla — Paul W. Downs, who also co-created the series, and Megan Stalter join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the evolution of their characters' relationship, their various antics across five seasons, and more. Plus, the Academy has announced who it will present honorary Oscars to at this year's Governors Awards, including Glenn Close and Ridley Scott — Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down that news, discuss 'The Four Seasons' and 'Euphoria' star Colman Domingo's standout year, and look back on this year's Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About The Awardist
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 @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks every episode.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.
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