Chasing Emmy

We take a look at the lead actress in a limited/anthology series or TV movie category, which includes Mrs. Davis star Betty Gilpin, who chats with EW critic Kristen Baldwin. Plus, two other shows worth your time and Emmy voters' attention: Pete Davidson's Bupkis and American Born Chinese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From her latest role on Dead to Me, to Married...With Children, Samantha Who?, and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Christina Applegate looks back on her career and shares why her time making Dead to Me means so much to her. And she reflects on the final season, which was in production when she received her MS diagnosis. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez discuss some of this year's category switchers, including Succession's Kieran Culkin, Yellowjackets' Sophie Nélisse, and Peacock's Mrs. Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Sisters star/writer/co-creator Sharon Horgan joins the Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the darkly comedic limited series in which four sisters try and try again to killer their abusive and despicable brother-in-law. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill discuss the writers' strike, how viewers are feeling the impact, and its effect on Emmy campaigns. And we break down the drama surrounding Yellowstone. *Bad Sisters SPOILER ALERT* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominique Fishback takes us into the mind of a pop star-obsessed fan who becomes a serial killer in the name of her idol, in Swarm. EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss that show's creator, Donald Glover, and his big artistic swings. Plus, we discuss nonbinary Yellowjackets star Liv Hewson's decision to withdraw from Emmy consideration over the Emmys gendered acting categories, and we take a look at the Daytime Emmy nominations and how the shift of game shows to the new Primetime Emmy category could shake things up for that genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Melanie. Bella. Emma. Helen. Imelda. EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to size up the lead actress in a drama race — and Kristen makes the case for the creation of a Dramedy category. Plus, Gerrad chats with 1923 star Helen Mirren, and EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez sits down with the stars of Ghosts, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Rose McIver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ to ‘Barry’ to ‘The Bear,’ EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to break down the highly competitive Comedy Series race and ponder what to do about distinguishing true comedy series from dramedies. We also make the case for why sketch comedy performers should have their own category. Patrick also gives us the inside story on the making of our ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ cover, where stars Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein honor a handful of classic comedy duos. Plus, Gerrad chats’ Mo’ star and co-creator Mo Amer for a revealing, thoughtful, emotional, and funny interview about his comedy series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of the new season of 'The Awardist,' host Gerrad Hall sits down with 'House of the Dragon' star Paddy Considine, who opens up about bringing life his dying King Viserys and the shocking discovery he made in old-age makeup, whether Viserys really loved Alicent, whether he was upset about not getting to ride a dragon, and more. Plus, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. TV Editor Sam Highfill join Gerrad to break down the Best Drama Series race — 'Succession'! 'The White Lotus'! 'Yellowjackets'! — and make the cast for shows and actors they think should get a nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn on your TVs, it's EMMYS season!! Join me, EW executive editor Gerrad Hall and other TV obsessed, opinionated EW staffers as we track the winding road to TV’s biggest night. We’ll keep track of all the gasp-worthy moments, break down unforgettable scenes in exclusive interviews with the stars themselves, and make our predictions for who will walk away with a coveted statuette. Will we pick right? Follow along with The Awardist Mondays starting April 10th, 2023 wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to check out ew.com/awardist for more Emmys content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the domination of Everything Everywhere All at Once and host Jimmy Kimmel to Lady Gaga and the champagne carpet, Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez, critic Leah Greenblatt, and awards expert Joey Nolfi on Twitter Space to break down the best and worst moments of the 2023 Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin, Brendan, or Colin? Cate or Michelle? Angela or Jamie? And can anything beat Everything Everywhere All at Once for Best Picture? Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and awards correspondent Dave Karger to break down 10 top categories — Picture, Director, Actor and Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress, Original and Adapted Screenplay, Animated, and Documentary — with our predictions for who will win the Oscar in each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez to discuss the impact of the BAFTA and DGA Awards. And we look back on the journey of the Best Picture contender Everything Everywhere All at Once, starting with the movie's world premiere at 2022 South by Southwest, where stars Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu, and co-directors/writers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert sat down for our Around the Table series — a time before they had any idea how well their movie would perform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and sr. writer Devan Coggan to discuss Top Gun: Maverick's Best Picture chances plus its star and producer Tom Cruise, who was the main attraction for many attendees at the Oscar nominees luncheon. Plus, we break down the supporting actor and actress categories and speak with one of those nominees, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Angela Bassett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EW sr. writers Joey Nolfi and Maureen Lee Lenker join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and his chances of winning the Best Director Oscar, who they think should've been in the category but was shut out, and nominated actors Michelle Williams and Judd Hirsch, who both speak with The Awardist about their memorable performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EW sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf and writer Lauren Huff join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to examine the Best Actor race, where Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser, and Austin Butler have all emerged as winners this awards season — and Fraser sits down with EW's Joey Nolfi for a thoughtful and reflective conversation about his body of work and this career-changing role. We also break down the campaign tactics that lead to an investigation of Andrea Riseborough's nomination, share our thoughts about her work in the movie 'To Leslie,' and analyze the Best Actress race, which seems to be a toss-up between Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Leah Greenblatt, and sr. editor Jason Lamphier break down four of the Grammys biggest categories and give their predictions: Best New Artist, Best Song, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year — what will happen if Beyoncé doesn't win yet again? Plus, Gerrad chats with Grammys host Trevor Noah and executive producer Ben Winston about the performances, whether Beyoncé and Harry Styles will take the stage (and if Ben's daughter, who's heard at the beginning of Styles' 'As It Was,' will also join him), if we might see Noah sing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler to Michelle Williams, Tom Cruise, and Brian Tyree Henry, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez, sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall react on Twitter Space to the snubs, surprises, and more from the 2023 Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down who we think will be nominated in the top six categories, including who could be a surprise and who would be considered a snub. Can a late surge from Andrea Riseborough put her in the Best Actress race? And we discuss how the Critics Choice Awards could affect the Oscar nominations. Plus, EW awards correspondent Dave Karger talks to Living star Bill Nighy and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande star Emma Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that we're in the thick of awards, how will the Golden Globe Awards and nominations from SAG and DGA impact the Oscar race? Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf and sr. writer/awards expert Joey Nolfi to break it all down. Plus, Josh chats with RRR writer/director S.S. Rajamouli, and Empire of Light star Olivia Colman and writer/director Sam Mendes talk to EW about their movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz. and sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf to preview the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, including which categories we're keeping an eye on and what the big headline might be come Tuesday night. Plus, 'Women Talking' stars Claire Foy and Ben Whishaw discuss the themes and characters of that provocative film, and EW awards correspondent Dave Karger chats with 'Tár' star Nina Hoss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this first episode of the new year, we’re breaking down the late-2022 entry that is Avatar: The Way of Water and James Cameron’s chances of a Best Director nomination. Plus, how will Austin Butler’a memorable stint as SNL host improve his Beat Actor win odds? And we’re examining the shortlists for Original Song — where it could be a showdown between Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and Selena Gomez — as well as Documentary and International Feature, and Visual Effects (can anything beat Avatar?). EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger sits down with The Inspection stars Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices