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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. All voicemails become the property of The Awardist. By leaving a voicemail you give The Awardist the absolute right to edit, broadcast, display or otherwise use the voicemail, in whole or in part, on The Awardist, without restriction. Voicemails may be edited for content and/or to anonymize the identity of the caller, at our discretion. All information submitted in the voicemail is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.dotdashmeredith.com/brands-privacy.
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Who will get Emmy nominations? Our predictions in the comedy, drama, limited series categories

Who will get Emmy nominations? Our predictions in the comedy, drama, limited series categories

After months and months of campaigning and a year chock full of some fantastic television, it's finally time to learn who will be 2022 Emmy nominees. But before the names are announced on Tuesday, July 12, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin join Awardist host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall to offer our predictions for some of the top categories: Comedy, Comedy Actor and Actress, Drama, Drama Actor and Actress, Limited/Anthology Series, Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie Actor and Actress. Some actors and TV series are a lock — we're looking at you, 'Succession,' 'Squid Game,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Hacks,' and 'Dopesick' — while others are on the fringe. Tune in for our picks ahead of the nominations ceremony, hosted by JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47:0911/07/2022
Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez, and the cast and creator of Pachinko

Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez, and the cast and creator of Pachinko

Selena Gomez became the new third amigo alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short on the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building' — she reflects on working with the comedy legends, how her character Mabel is rubbing off on her, why she thinks of Mabel as a grown version of her 'Wizards of Waverly Place' character Alex, and more. Plus, Pachinko showrunner Soo Hugh and stars Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho tell EW about adapting the popular novel and which parts of it would be included in season 1, the depiction of Korea's tragic history, and what they're excited to explore in season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:08:5427/06/2022
RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 trans queens on their herstoric season

RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 trans queens on their herstoric season

On this special episode, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 14 winner Willow Pill and fellow queens Bosco, Jasmine Kennedie, Kerri Colby, and Kornbread look back on their herstory-making season as the first with five transgender queens, reflecting on how their time on the show influenced their decision to come out or confirmed their own feelings about their gender and identity, to the things we didn't see on the show (including some finale lewks, what went down backstage during the LaLaPaRUza, and who Kornbread would've played on Snatch Game). Plus, EW Sr. Writer and 'Drag Race' expert Joey Nolfi joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the show's Emmy history and whether anything can stop its winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:46:0824/06/2022
Anne Hathaway, Julia Garner, Amanda Seyfried, Adrienne Warren, more true-story limited series actress in conversation

Anne Hathaway, Julia Garner, Amanda Seyfried, Adrienne Warren, more true-story limited series actress in conversation

Eight actresses who starred in limited series this year — Beanie Feldstein ('Impeachment: American Crime Story'), Adrienne Warren ('The Women of the Movement'), Julia Garner ('Inventing Anna'), Amanda Seyfried ('The Dropout'), Anne Hathaway ('WeCrashed'), Elle Fanning ('The Girl From Plainville'), Jessica Biel ('Candy'), and Emmy Rossum ('Angelyne') — are in conversation together about their experiences playing real people, the things they were most shocked to learn about those women, questions they wish they could've asked had they met, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the limited series and actress in a limited series race, as well as lead actor and actress in a drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:28:3120/06/2022
Bonus Ep: Julie Andrews on her finding her new voice, her leading men, AFI tribute, more

Bonus Ep: Julie Andrews on her finding her new voice, her leading men, AFI tribute, more

On this special episode of The Awardist, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker and Hollywood legend Julie Andrews have an in-depth conversation about the actress' storied career, including how she has found her new voice in animation and narration in the years since losing her singing voice, her friendship and TV work with Carol Burnett, memories of her favorite leading me, and this years AFI tribute honoring her legacy and body of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49:0416/06/2022
'Abbott Elementary' stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James, plus 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson

'Abbott Elementary' stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James, plus 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson

She created and stars in this year's hit ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' — Quinta Brunson talks to The Awardist along with her costars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James. And 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson breaks down his killer turn on the Peacock limited series. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins host Gerrad Hall with analysis on the supporting comedy categories, and she explains why Hamish Linklater should be getting more attention for his turn this year in the limited series Midnight Mass. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:26:0613/06/2022
‘Severance’ stars Adam Scott & Patricia Arquette, ‘We Own This City’s Jon Bernthal

‘Severance’ stars Adam Scott & Patricia Arquette, ‘We Own This City’s Jon Bernthal

How has social media changed the game for Emmy campaigns and awareness? EW’s Social and Audio Director Chanelle Johnson joins Executive Editor and The Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall for some analysis on how networks and streamers are getting eyes on their shows. Chanelle also shares her thoughts on two categories: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. ‘Severance’ star Patricia Arquette is in contention in the latter — she’s joined by Adam Scott to talk with Chanelle about the conversations and debates around their show (thanks in large part to social media!), that finale, their hopes for season 2, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich chats with ‘We Own This City’ star Jon Bernthal, who’s at the center of a story about the Baltimore P.D.’s Gun Trace Task Force corruption scandal. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:38:1606/06/2022
Tony nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, more on internet critics

Tony nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, more on internet critics

Nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, Michael R. Jackson, Tracy Letts, and Camille A. Brown gather for a roundtable to discuss the return to Broadway and their various shows and nominations, how they navigate comments by internet trolls and unqualified critics, how theater recognized Black excellence across several categories this year and ways to make it more than just a moment, and much more. Plus, EW Executive Editor and Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker with some Tony predictions, the snubs she still can’t get over, and the TV show she thinks should be recognized by the Emmys this year. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:24:4230/05/2022
'1883' stars Tim McGraw & Faith Hill look back on emotional finale

'1883' stars Tim McGraw & Faith Hill look back on emotional finale

'1883' stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill look back on their often rough filming of that 'Yellowstone' prequel series, including an especially tough river-crossing scene, what they learned about themselves along the way, that incredibly emotional finale, and more. EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall is joined by editor in chief Mary Margaret to break down the state of Emmy campaigning and the ever-growing length of awards season. Plus, we take a look at the actors in contention for Limited/Anthology Series of TV Movie, including Michael Keaton, Andrew Garfield, and Oscar Isaac. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51:1823/05/2022
‘Ptolemy Grey’ star Samuel L. Jackson, and ‘The Other Two’ leads Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver

‘Ptolemy Grey’ star Samuel L. Jackson, and ‘The Other Two’ leads Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver

EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and writer/staff editor Sydney Bucksbaum dive into the packed race for Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series, which includes ‘The Other Two’ stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver. They are also guests this week for a hilarious conversation about some of season 2’s biggest moments for their characters Brooke and Cary, including Cary’s nude picture leak and Brooke’s intimate connection with ex Lance. And ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’ star and executive producer Samuel L. Jackson explains his personal connection to the story of his character, who has Alzheimer’s, and the very long road to getting the limited series made. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:22:4116/05/2022
‘Killing Eve’ and ‘The Chair’ star Sandra Oh, ‘Station Eleven’s Mackenzie Davis & Himesh Patel

‘Killing Eve’ and ‘The Chair’ star Sandra Oh, ‘Station Eleven’s Mackenzie Davis & Himesh Patel

EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and critic Kristen Baldwin break down the long list of performers who have the potential to nab multiple Emmy nominations this year, including Julia Garner, Oscar Isaac, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, and Laurie Metcalf. Another is Sandra Oh, who starred on the Netflix comedy ‘The Chair’ and the final season of ‘Killing Eve’ — the actress joins us to talk about both series. And ‘Station Eleven’ stars Mackenzie Davis and Himesh Patel look back on their strange experience filming during a pandemic a series about life post-pandemic and the emotional scene where their characters finally reunited…and didn’t say a word. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:32:1609/05/2022
'This Is Us’ Milo Ventimiglia, plus the cast of Yellowjackets and its Best Drama chances

'This Is Us’ Milo Ventimiglia, plus the cast of Yellowjackets and its Best Drama chances

As This Is Us wraps up its six-season run, we chat with star Milo Ventimiglia, who has lead the series as patriarch Jack Pearson. He tells us about the photo he keeps nearby of his own father as a touchstone for his performance, and more. Plus, the cast of Showtime’s breakout drama Yellowjackets — Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Liv Hewson, and Samantha Hanratty — break down some of the show’s wildest twists and fan theories. EW Sr. Writer joins Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall to discuss the show’s chances of a Best Drama nomination, and specifically star Lynskey and her incredible career. We also talk about whether Yellowstone can go this distance for its fourth season. And Samantha gives us her pick for the show she thinks should be getting more Emmys attention. For complete award coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:09:5201/05/2022
'Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney kicks off Emmy season, plus early thoughts on top categories

'Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney kicks off Emmy season, plus early thoughts on top categories

Sydney Sweeney thought Euphoria creator Sam Levinson was going to kill off her character Cassie in season 2 — she explains why and breaks down some of the season’s most talked-about scenes that launched her to a new level of stardom and made her a serious awards contender. Plus, EW Executive Editor Patrick Gomez and TV Editor Ashley Boucher join Sr. Awards Editor and Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall with early thoughts on some of the hottest categories this year; all eyes are on the Limited Series race (Pam & Tommy, Gaslit, The Dropout, The First Lady, and more) as well as the many lead actresses in those series, including Julia Roberts, Renée Zellweger, Lily James, and Viola Davis. And we advocate for some of the shows and actors we hope get more attention and can go the distance this year. For complete award coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48:4725/04/2022
2022 Grammys predictions — and a chat with nominee Jon Batiste

2022 Grammys predictions — and a chat with nominee Jon Batiste

EW editor Jason Lamphier and critic at large Leah Greenblatt give their predictions for who will win — and who should win — at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Plus: EW writer Marcus Jones interviews Jon Batiste, who leads the pack this year with 11 nominations. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:01:2831/03/2022
2022 Oscars: Unpacking historic wins, reunions, and the slap heard 'round the world

2022 Oscars: Unpacking historic wins, reunions, and the slap heard 'round the world

Glitz, glamour, and gasp-worthy shockers! From Ariana DeBose and 'CODA's barrier-breaking wins to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage, deep dive into the Oscars' return to full theatrics after two years of pandemic-influenced changes. EW's Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi and awards editor Gerrad Hall to break down all of the best and weirdest moments during the 94th Academy Awards. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37:5428/03/2022
Jane Campion joins us to talk ‘The Power of the Dog’

Jane Campion joins us to talk ‘The Power of the Dog’

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW awards expert Joey Nolfi—lay it all on the line with their final predictions for the Oscars. Will a surging ‘CODA’ upturn the race? Who’ll be at the podium when they finally announce Best Actress? After months of speculation and campaigning, we’ve got a pretty good idea. Then we present our interview with Jane Campion, the New Zealand filmmaker behind ‘The Power of the Dog,’ whose recent triumph at the DGA Awards looks like the last bit of confirmation she’ll need to become only the third woman in history to win Best Director. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51:5721/03/2022
Kristen Stewart joins us to discuss her career-best turn as Princess Diana in 'Spencer'

Kristen Stewart joins us to discuss her career-best turn as Princess Diana in 'Spencer'

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW critic Leah Greenblatt—dive deep into the race for Best International Feature, a bracket that, pound for pound, may be better than the Best Picture one. We also discuss the finer points of interviewing Kristen Stewart. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50:5814/03/2022
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis supply the fire to the inspirational sports drama 'King Richard'

Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis supply the fire to the inspirational sports drama 'King Richard'

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW critic Leah Greenblatt—discuss the Best Actor race as we head into the final weeks of Oscar campaigning. Triumphant at the SAG Awards, Will Smith may have this one in the bag. (We think so.) At least whoever wins will get their full, glorious moment during the telecast, unlike those nominated in the eight categories that, for the first time ever, will distributed during the pre-show. We've got some thoughts about this. Then, we present our interviews with Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, who elevate 'King Richard' into something complex: a portrait of a marriage with a shared vision, but also a bit of friction. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51:5407/03/2022
Brandi Carlile sings ‘Smelly Cat,’ talks being a Grammy nominee

Brandi Carlile sings ‘Smelly Cat,’ talks being a Grammy nominee

EW editor Jason Lamphier and EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker discuss Grammy winner Brandi Carlile’s five nominations this year, celebrate the thrilling highs (and high notes) of her soaring ballad “Right on Time,” and chat with the singer-songwriter about whether she thinks she can take home some of the biggest trophies of the night. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52:4804/03/2022
Nicole Kidman discusses her Oscar-nominated turn as Lucille Ball in 'Being the Ricardos'

Nicole Kidman discusses her Oscar-nominated turn as Lucille Ball in 'Being the Ricardos'

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker—dive deep into Aaron Sorkin’s 'Being the Ricardos': how it expands upon our understanding of Lucille Ball, as well as the ‘50s TV word in which she operated. We also discuss the wide-ranging career of Nicole Kidman, who, from ‘To Die For’ and ‘Moulin Rouge!” to her current triumph, has often been underestimated. She’s our special guest, and speaks about her preparation for the role, as well as what she watched during the lockdown. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47:5528/02/2022
Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hands join us to chat about Kenneth Branagh's Oscar-nominated 'Belfast'

Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hands join us to chat about Kenneth Branagh's Oscar-nominated 'Belfast'

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker—explore the many facets of Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast': the performances, the black-and-white cinematography, how it functions as a memoir, and, of course, its Oscar chances. Then, listen to our interviews with Jamie Dornan (yes, we also talk about his instantly classic musical number in 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar') and the legendary Ciarán Hinds, Oscar-nominated for the first time in his career. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:05:1921/02/2022
West Side Story's Ariana DeBose is on her way to the Oscars

West Side Story's Ariana DeBose is on her way to the Oscars

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf revisit the Best Supporting Actress race. Now that the field has clarified and we have our five Oscar nominees, who has the advantage? Will Kirsten Dunst, finally nominated for the first time in her career, eclipse her competition? Or are other campaigns surging? Then, listen to our interview with Ariana DeBose, whose electrifying performance in ‘West Side Story’ has earned her a nomination. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46:4414/02/2022
 Oscar Nominations Reactions and Kirsten Dunst is finally an Oscar nominee with ‘The Power of the Dog’

Oscar Nominations Reactions and Kirsten Dunst is finally an Oscar nominee with ‘The Power of the Dog’

In our latest episode, EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with special guests Gerrad Hall and Joey Nolfi—respond to Tuesday morning's Oscar nominations. Snubs! Surprises! Even more snubs! We sift through the rubble and salvage what we can of the ‘House of Gucci’ campaign. Then, listen to our fun and casual chat with Kirsten Dunst, an interview that goes deep into her acting process and experiences on ‘The Power of The Dog.’ (Yes, she has a Benedict story.) For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:00:2308/02/2022
Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz sit down with us to discuss the best roles of their careers to date.

Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz sit down with us to discuss the best roles of their careers to date.

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf track all the latest developments as the Oscar race heats up, including announcements from several prominent guilds: DGA, PGA, WGA and BAFTA. They also offer some final predictions on the eve of Oscar nominations. Then, listen to our exclusive interviews with Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz, both coming off roles that showcased them better than ever. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:01:4507/02/2022
Oscar Isaac and Jodie Comer gave two performances that Oscar should be paying more attention to

Oscar Isaac and Jodie Comer gave two performances that Oscar should be paying more attention to

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf make the case for their under-the-radar favorites: the performances that, for whatever reason, aren't quite in the awards conversation as prominently as they should be. (Who are they? You'll just have to listen to find out!) Then, listen to our exclusive interviews with Oscar Isaac and Jodie Comer, two stars who turned in career-high work in 2021. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:02:3531/01/2022
 Jon Bernthal goes pro as a tennis coach to prodigies in the awards powerhouse ‘King Richard’

Jon Bernthal goes pro as a tennis coach to prodigies in the awards powerhouse ‘King Richard’

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf touch on recent developments in the race: the rise of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s contemplative Japanese drama ‘Drive My Car,’ a worthy winner of multiple year-end critics awards; and the still-evolving status of the Best Supporting Actor race. Kodi Smit-McPhee (‘The Power of the Dog’) is the front-runner, but beyond him, the field is wide. Then, we feature our interview with Jon Bernthal, best known for tough guys in “The Punisher’ and ‘Sicario,’ but expanding his range in a big way as part of the sensitive cast of ‘King Richard.’ For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51:3224/01/2022
Cate Blanchett's double threat of an Oscar season with Nightmare Alley and Don’t Look Up

Cate Blanchett's double threat of an Oscar season with Nightmare Alley and Don’t Look Up

In our latest episode, EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf break down the SAG nominees, a pivotal precursor for the Oscars: The snubs (Spencer’s Kristen Stewart), surprises (Bradley Cooper! Ben Affleck!) and biggest takeaways from the guild that makes up the biggest voting branch in the Academy. Our hosts also discuss movie style: Nightmare Alley is a feast of design, from its lush interiors and golden-hued cinematography to its costumes, hair and prop work. We chat about these so-called “craft categories,” saluting the work that often goes unmentioned, even though it’s the first noticed. Then, listen to our exclusive interview with Cate Blanchett, two-time Oscar winner and very much in the race again for her SAG-nominated turn in Nightmare Alley. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51:3917/01/2022
H.E.R. on being a Grammy Artist

H.E.R. on being a Grammy Artist

Music editor Alex Suskind and digital writer Marcus Jones talk about what it means to be a Grammy Artist™, predict the Best R&B Album and Song winners, and chat with 13-time nominee H.E.R. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50:1513/01/2022
Actress Ruth Negga discusses her Oscar-buzzed performance in Passing

Actress Ruth Negga discusses her Oscar-buzzed performance in Passing

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf turn to the Best Supporting Actress race: Who has the most heat going into the busiest part of awards season? Is it King Richard’s Aunjanue Ellis? Belfast’s Caitríona Balfe? Then, listen to our exclusive interview with Ruth Negga, an Oscar nominee for 2016’s Loving and now very much in contention for Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, Passing. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33:1210/01/2022
St Vincent's Annie Clark talks Daddy's Home and The Grammys

St Vincent's Annie Clark talks Daddy's Home and The Grammys

Music editor Alex Suskind and critic at large Leah Greenblatt run down the big nominations (and big controversies) of the 2022 Grammy Awards, the highs and lows of ceremonies past, and chat with three-time nominee St. Vincent. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41:3230/12/2021
Halle Berry discusses her directorial debut, Bruised

Halle Berry discusses her directorial debut, Bruised

Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf dive into the Best Director race, a wide-open contest between Hollywood veterans and indie upstarts alike: Will it be Jane Campion, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Spielberg or someone else entirely? Netflix has also financed some admirable directorial debuts this year, including behind-the-camera work from actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Hall and today's interview, the incredible Halle Berry. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38:5420/12/2021
Lady Gaga talks her much-buzzed performance in ‘House of Gucci’

Lady Gaga talks her much-buzzed performance in ‘House of Gucci’

Awards expert Joey Nolfi joins us this week to break down the Best Actress race as it stands right now: Kristen Stewart still has much momentum coming out of the fall festivals with her turn as an unhappy Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’, but several other contenders are coming on strong. Then, listen to Joey’s exclusive interview with Lady Gaga: a fun conversation about acting, research and her immersion into the real-life Patrizia Reggiani, the fashion-world murderess. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44:1613/12/2021
Jessica Chastain talks about her deep dive in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'

Jessica Chastain talks about her deep dive in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf go behind the mask of actorly transformation: Sometimes it's makeup and hair, other times it's vocal training and pure chops, and increasingly, it's facial prosthetics. From Nicole Kidman in 'The Hours' to Jared Leto doing his thing in 'House of Gucci'. Then, stick around for our interview with Jessica Chastain, changed from the inside out into Tammy Faye Bakker in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye.' For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44:5306/12/2021
Benedict Cumberbatch chats about his front-runner performance in The Power of the Dog

Benedict Cumberbatch chats about his front-runner performance in The Power of the Dog

Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf dive into their analysis of the Best Actor Oscar race: a competitive field with room for former winners (Denzel Washington, Joaquin Phoenix), one overdue icon (Will Smith) and plenty of potential spoilers (you'll have to listen!). Then we feature our interview with Benedict Cumberbatch, on the cusp of locking in a nomination for his ferocious, committed performance in Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog'. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39:1922/11/2021
Questlove, Kenneth Branagh and Mike Mills: Three Directors With Serious Awards Buzz

Questlove, Kenneth Branagh and Mike Mills: Three Directors With Serious Awards Buzz

In our season 8 premiere, EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf chat about the frontrunners right now, as well as some personal favorites they'd like to see become contenders for Best Picture. Unlike last year's indie-dominated Oscar race, this year has a more traditional mix of studio fare and edgy triumphs. Then we feature interviews with three hotly buzzed directors: Kenneth Branagh ('Belfast'), Questlove ('Summer of Soul') and Mike Mills ('C'mon C'mon'). For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40:4715/11/2021
Lovecraft Country cast on bittersweet nominations after cancellation

Lovecraft Country cast on bittersweet nominations after cancellation

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50:1623/08/2021
SNL’s Cecily Strong and Bowen Yang on Jeanine Pirro, the Titanic Iceberg, more

SNL’s Cecily Strong and Bowen Yang on Jeanine Pirro, the Titanic Iceberg, more

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54:5616/08/2021
A boisterous conversation with black-ish nominees Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross

A boisterous conversation with black-ish nominees Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44:4109/08/2021
Mare of Easttown’s Kate Winslet on wigs, Murdur Durdur, and going grim

Mare of Easttown’s Kate Winslet on wigs, Murdur Durdur, and going grim

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52:4302/08/2021
Steven Canals and Mj Rodriguez on Pose’s legendary final season, plus the very dramatic Outstanding Drama Series race

Steven Canals and Mj Rodriguez on Pose’s legendary final season, plus the very dramatic Outstanding Drama Series race

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48:5326/07/2021
How Hannah Waddingham manifested her ‘Ted Lasso’ role, and handicapping the Outstanding Comedy Series category

How Hannah Waddingham manifested her ‘Ted Lasso’ role, and handicapping the Outstanding Comedy Series category

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44:4019/07/2021
Emmy nomination snubs, surprises, more — and The Crown’s Emma Corrin & Josh O’Connor

Emmy nomination snubs, surprises, more — and The Crown’s Emma Corrin & Josh O’Connor

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44:1114/07/2021
The creator and stars of ‘It’s a Sin,’ and inside the supporting drama categories

The creator and stars of ‘It’s a Sin,’ and inside the supporting drama categories

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45:4221/06/2021
‘The Flight Attendant’ star and EP Kaley Cuoco reveals the hardest part of playing Cassie, plus how the Drama Series race is shaping up

‘The Flight Attendant’ star and EP Kaley Cuoco reveals the hardest part of playing Cassie, plus how the Drama Series race is shaping up

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 Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43:4314/06/2021
Amber Ruffin on bringing musical humor to late night, plus why the variety talk/sketch race needs a shake-up!

Amber Ruffin on bringing musical humor to late night, plus why the variety talk/sketch race needs a shake-up!

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 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40:0307/06/2021
'Chad' star Nasim Pedrad, and we break down the supporting comedy contenders

'Chad' star Nasim Pedrad, and we break down the supporting comedy contenders

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 @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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36:4824/05/2021
‘Cobra Kai’ star William Zabka, and the latest on the Comedy Series race

‘Cobra Kai’ star William Zabka, and the latest on the Comedy Series race

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35:4817/05/2021
The cast and makers of 'WandaVision,' and inside the Limited Series race

The cast and makers of 'WandaVision,' and inside the Limited Series race

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 Baldwin (@KristenGBaldwin); Producer/Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45:1710/05/2021
Leslie Odom Jr, Plus the Highs and Lows of the Weirdest Oscars Ever!

Leslie Odom Jr, Plus the Highs and Lows of the Weirdest Oscars Ever!

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, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guests: Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Leah Greenblatt (@leahbats); Editors: Carly Usdin (@carlytron) and Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49:2627/04/2021
Promising Young Woman’s Carey Mulligan, and final Oscar predictions

Promising Young Woman’s Carey Mulligan, and final Oscar predictions

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 @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guest: Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi); Editors: Carly Usdin (@carlytron) and Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42:3619/04/2021