Chasing Emmy

True Detective: Night Country Emmy nominees Jodie Foster and Kali Reis chat with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin about their difficult shoot — including cold conditions and complex characters. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez break down the Limited/Anthology Series categories and offer their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy in 2022 for Abbott Elementary and earned her third nomination this year, joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a look back at some of her biggest moments in season 3 — from discovering Barbara's petty side to that Mother's Day episode and her unforgettable line delivery. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the race in the guest actor and actress in comedy and drama categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jean Smart, who's already won two Emmys for her work on Hacks, and her TV daughter Kaitlin Olson, who earned her second nomination for the series, chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall and reflect on their mother/daughter relationship on season 3 of the Max comedy — from that roast where daughter DJ stole the show with her catchphrase "What a c---" to mom Deborah's a-ha moment about her addiction to laughs. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the comedy categories, where Hacks and The Bear stand to win big. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Debicki just scored her second Emmy nomination for her performance as Princess Diana on The Crown — she joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the daunting task of playing the beloved, late royal, what she thought about those 'Ghost Diana' reports, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Outstanding Drama Series and drama acting categories to make their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down the top contenders, as well as the snubs (I'm a Virgo! Devery Jacobs!) and surprises (The Traitors! Reservation Dogs!). Plus, Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis join us during our live X/Twitter Space to chat about their first nominations and the representation that comes with those, as well as their emotional nomination-day chats with their costars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will The Bear dominate? Can The Morning Show land its first Best Drama Series nomination? Will Reservation Dogs FINALLY make the cut for its final season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin run through the major categories and offer up final predictions for the 2024 Emmy nominations, which will be announced July 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Critics Choice Association revealed its winners for the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards — we break down what it could mean for shows including 'The Traitors' and its host Alan Cumming. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about his provocative series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning the Lead Actor in a Limited Series Emmy in 2019, Jharrel Jerome is in consideration again, this time for Lead Comedy Actor for I'm a Virgo — EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with the actor about his work in that series. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and series co-creator/showrunner Francesca Sloane. And Gerrad and Kristen discuss John Leguizamo's open letter to Academy members, urging them to nominate more diverse talent this year, and break down some of the Television Critics Association's nominations. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She told us to call her "Mother" in her Saturday Night Live host monologue, and who are we to say no? Maya Rudolph joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a chat about her return to Studio 8H and her starring role on the comedy series Loot. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon. And EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to share her dream nominees. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Tony Awards quickly approaching, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chats with nominees Shaina Taub (Suffs), Shoshana Bean (Hell's Kitchen), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Amy Ryan (Doubt), and Sarah Pidgeon (Stereophonic), for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation about the biggest challenges of their shows, the audience reactions that have surprised them the most, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin shares their underdog picks for the shows and performances they think should be on Emmy voters' radars, including comedy, drama, limited, and reality series. Plus, Gerrad chats with Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, as well as One Day stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her slot? Plus, Kristen talks to Reservation Dogs star, writer, and director Devery Jacobs about her huge final season of that show. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus, Gerrad chats with Oscar winner Gary Oldman about his series and performance on Slow Horses. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer Andrew Scott chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about getting into the head of his killer characters, those grueling days filming two murders, his cat costar, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Succession, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other contenders out of the race this year, the race is truly on for the drama and comedy acting categories — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals her (current) predictions for nominations in the lead acting categories for drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series or movie. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall speaking with supporting comedy actress and Girls5eva star Paula Pell. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is making the jump from supporting to lead, and some limited series may switch to drama — we break down how all of that could impact the 2024 Emmys race. Plus, how Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr. could win Oscars and Emmys in the same year. We Were the Lucky One star Joey King chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about that Hulu series, whether she'd reprise her Emmy-nominated role as Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message, and we might play it on an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking off the 2024 Emmys season with our thoughts on likely nominees for Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited/Anthology Series — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin break down the top contenders. Plus, Gerrad chats with Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, stars of the hit TV movie and contender Red, White & Royal Blue. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. (By leaving a message, you agree to potential use/playback of your message in The Awardist podcast.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t touch that dial, it’s Emmys Season on The Awardist! With the dazzling Oscars season behind us, we are now turning our attention to smaller screens to track which shows are headed to the podium and which shows stopped us in our tracks. Join Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly’s Executive editor and EW’s tv-obsessed staffers every Thursday starting April 4th, as we share our opinionated hot takes and insight into the Emmys race. The Awardist will get behind the scenes with the creators and stars themselves during in-depth, can’t miss interviews. Follow the long road to the Emmys with The Awardist podcast Thursdays starting April 4th on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to check out more Emmys coverage at ew.com/awardist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices