Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season! There's so much tv to watch and 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. The Awardist podcast always brings a star-studded guest list all season long. Participate in our weekly polls on @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks ever...
Latest episodes
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1 h 13
Oscar season dark horses, 'Being Heumann' star Ruth Madeley
Ruth Madeley chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the inspiring and true story behind 'Being Heumann,' about the 'mother' of the disabled rights movement, Judy Heumann. She r…
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1 h 07
Two-time Oscar winner Jessica Lange, Kelly Clarkson's Birdgate
More than 30 years after her last Oscar nomination and win, Jessica Lange is on the hunt for her eighth nomination, this time for a role that won her a Tony in 2016, for 'Long Day'…
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58 min
2027 Oscar season kick-off: Early Best Picture and acting category predictions, what happened to Tom Cruise's…
We're kicking off a new season of The Awardist taking a look at where things stand six months out from the 2027 Oscars. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng have t…
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56 min
Inside the 2026 Emmys and parties, the Best & Worst Moments, and the big winners
Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action from the 2026 Emmys, from the repeat win for 'The Pitt' to the record-breaking run from co…
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53 min
Final Emmy winner predictions, inside the Creative Arts Emmys
After all of its wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, is 'Widow's Bay' on track to take the top comedy prize for its freshman season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce…
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1 h 27
‘Hacks’ stars, creators at Televerse, plus X-Men cast reveal reaction
We're taking you inside the TV Academy’s Televerse and Awardist host Gerrad Hall’s panel with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Paul W. Downs and his co-creators Luci…
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1 h 05
'Task' star Tom Pelphrey, 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' make final push for Best Comedy Emmy win
After two daytime Emmy wins for 'Guiding Light' and a previous Primetime nomination for 'Ozark,' Tom Pelphrey is back in the race with his supporting turn on HBO's 'Task' and joins…
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1 h 01
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' record-breaking opening, 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie
*Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers 7:20-10:31* 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his second nomination in two years for the Apple TV come…
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59 min
'The Diplomat' star Allison Janney, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' preview
Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President…
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1 h 17
'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…
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1 h 19
'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,' for which she received two Emmy nominations: Lead Actress and Writing for a C…
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54 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 nominatio…
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52 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 b…
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1 h 24
'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar p…
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 pas…
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1 h 06
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 'M…
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38 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. N…
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1 h 16
'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 j…
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1 h 18
‘Love Story’ stars Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, inside the ‘Summer House’ drama
Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Jackie Kennedy Onassis and John F. Kennedy Jr. on ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,’ join Awardist host Gerrad Hall…
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1 h 15
Saying goodbye to 'Hacks' with a spoiler-filled chat, 'Half Man' star/creator Richard Gadd
After five seasons, we are saying getting one last laugh (and some tears, too) with Deborah Vance & Co., as Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, and more wra…
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1 h 12
‘The Pitt’ star Katherine LaNasa, and Cannes-tenders
After nearly giving up her acting career, and following a battle with cancer, Katherine LaNasa is now an Emmy winner for ‘The Pitt’ season 1. She's a strong contender again this ye…