
Podcasts from AwardsWatch on the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG and more.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 464 | Founded | 13 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm Interviews | |||

On episode 146 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, The Red Shoes (1948).
Welcome back ... more
On episode 145 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, Black Narcissus (1947).
Welcome b... more
On episode 144 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Jesse Nussman to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, A Matter of Life and Death (1946).
Welcome back to Dire... more
On episode 337 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham break down their reactions to the winners at the 98th Academy Awards and our newest Best P... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





Not a serious podcast - they are shockingly unaware of their implicit racial bias.
As an awards nut I listen to tons of awards podcasts in my free time. This one was suggested to me by the algorithm so I thought I’d give it a try. I don’t think I’ve heard pundits as obnoxious and relentlessly annoying as Ryan McQuade and Eric Anderson. I checked them out on twitter and they are just as terrible there as well. Also they need to check that they are consistently talking into their mics properly because the sound quality is terribly inconsistent. I gave the show to episodes, but ... more
The ensemble is very listenable and one of my favorites. All of the cohosts are solid and endearing and come off as genuinely good critics.
Be that as it may, Ryan M continues to embarrass himself week after week. The best episodes are the ones he isn’t hosting. He’s crass and unfunny in the most basic sense.
Yikes. The snark is eye rolling and exhausting at this point.
Way to go Erik and everyone else on the team.
This would be a 5* review if it wasn’t for the fact that Ryan takes up 80% of the total airtime (the reason why Director Watch part of this pod is completely unlistenable). The recent episode where Sophia hosted was so much more professional and pleasant.
Everything else about this podcast is superb, and I enjoy listening despite the fact that Ryan talks over every guest.
Host Ryan McQuade is an embarrassment to film criticism and makes this show unlistenable. The way he cusses and bullies filmmakers and actors on mic is disgusting and deeply unprofessional. He talks over all of the other panelists and won’t let them finish their thoughts. When they do manage to say something, he immediately attacks and belittles them. And there’s no need to call out other podcasters or critics. We just want to hear everybody else talk about movies.
P.S. Learn how to edit!
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #129 | |
Apple Podcasts | #83 | |
Apple Podcasts | #84 | |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Diverse discussions center on film awards, Oscar campaigns, and lineage of directors and performances, with frequent roundtable debates among a core panel. Episodes blend behind-the-scenes filmmaking insights, reactions to award ceremonies (BAFTA, SAG, PGA, DGA) and deep dives into specific films or directors, complemented by occasional interviews with directors and critics. A standout feature is the long-running, high-energy panel dynamic, which can drive spirited disagreements but also provide sharp, candid takes on industry trends and award-season strategy. The show's approach to covering awards season, its willingness to critique the industry, and a robust roster of rotating guests make it a go-to for listeners who want both analysis an... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The AwardsWatch Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The AwardsWatch Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The AwardsWatch Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers The AwardsWatch Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with The AwardsWatch Podcast:
1. The Next Best Picture Podcast
2. Prestige Junkie
3. IndieWire: Screen Talk
4. Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
5. This Had Oscar Buzz
The AwardsWatch Podcast launched 13 years ago and published 464 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The AwardsWatch Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The AwardsWatch Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on The AwardsWatch Podcast include:
1. Shawn Hatosy
2. Bilge Ebiri
3. Morgan Roberts
4. Trace Sauveur
5. Christina Jeurring Birro
6. Isabel Custodio
7. Karen Peterson
8. Rian Johnson
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.