Chasing Emmy

 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

With recent nominations and honors from AFI, NBR, and more, EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger and executive editor Clarissa Cruz make a bold prediction about the Best Picture chances for 'Top Gun: Maverick.' They join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to also discuss who will show up for January's Golden Globe Awards, which movies and actors are losing steam in their campaigns, and more. Plus, 'Babylon' star Margot Robbie and 'Causeway' star Brian Tyree Henry join us to discuss their movies and latest roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down the Golden Globe nominations — and the selection of Jerrod Carmichael as host — as well as recent honors from AFI, the National Board of Review, and the New York Film Critics Circle. Plus, Dave Karger chats with 'The Good Nurse' star Eddie Redmayne, and EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz talks to 'Triangle of Sadness' star Dolly De Leon, who both received Globe nods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emancipation stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, and Charmaine Bingwa discuss the new movie — from the intense shoot and how that translates to the screen and how Smith and Foster quietly fueled each other to the potential impact Smith's Oscars slap may have on audiences not watching this important story. EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and executive editor Clarissa Cruz join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to further discuss Smith and the movie's PR and awards campaign, and how its being received by Hollywood. Plus, what 'Till' star Danielle Deadwyler's win over Cate Blanchett at the Gotham Awards means for the lead actress race, and we take a listen to Adam Sandler's hilarious and memorable Gothams speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After his breakout role in the limited series ‘Normal People,’ Paul Mescal turns in another performance that has people talking, this time as a dad in the movie ‘Aftersun’ — he talks to EW’s Dave Karger about the dynamic between this father and daughter, who ultimately felt like she knew very little about him, and crafting a character who struggles to meet the challenges of fatherhood. Plus, Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall welcomes EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz and senior movies editor Joshua Rothkopf, who analyze Mescal’s chances for a nomination, along with several other contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices