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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 ... more

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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's diving into all of that with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, Gerra... more

After 20 years and three seasons, Lisa Kudrow is saying goodbye to Valerie Cherish and 'The Comeback,' which she receives two Emmys nominations for: Lead Actress and Writing for a Comedy Series. The 'Friends' alum chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall... more

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 nominations by a comedy in a single season with 24, and newcomer 'Widow's Bay,'... more

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 be revealed on July 8. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyc... more

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Dan Levy
Co-creator and star of Big Mistakes
Netflix (Big Mistakes) / Big Mistakes
Episode: 'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar potential
Sally Field
Acclaimed actress, Oscar and Emmy winner
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' star Sally Field
Paul W. Downs
Actor, co-creator of Hacks
Hacks ( Hacks co-creator )
Episode: 'Hacks' stars Paul W. Downs & Megan Stalter, Glenn Close finally(!) gets an (honorary) Oscar
Megan Stalter
Actor, writer on Hacks
Hacks
Episode: 'Hacks' stars Paul W. Downs & Megan Stalter, Glenn Close finally(!) gets an (honorary) Oscar
Naomi Watts
Actor portraying Jackie Kennedy Onassis in Love Story
Love Story (John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette)
Episode: ‘Love Story’ stars Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, inside the ‘Summer House’ drama
Paul Anthony Kelly
Actor portraying John F. Kennedy Jr. in Love Story
Love Story
Episode: ‘Love Story’ stars Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, inside the ‘Summer House’ drama
Katherine LaNasa
The Pitt star, veteran actress and guest on The Awardist interview
The Pitt
Episode: ‘The Pitt’ star Katherine LaNasa, and Cannes-tenders
Heather Gay
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star and director/producer of Surviving Mormonism
Peacock (Surviving Mormonism)
Episode: 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and 'Surviving Mormonism' star Heather Gay, inside the guest actor categories
Dakota Fanning
All Her Fault star, Peacock limited series
NBCUniversal/Peacock
Episode: 'All Her Fault' star Dakota Fanning, Oscars rule change, Tony nominations, more

Hosts

Gerrad Hall
Editorial Director and host with deep industry knowledge and Emmy/award-season insight
Joyce Eng
Senior Editor and co-host providing industry context and Emmy/Oscars commentary

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Thank god Joyce Eng joined

    She’s the only prognosticator I want to listen to on this podcast. She does her research and comes prepared with stats/facts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wut223
    United States4 months ago
  • Insufferable Joyce

    What is with Joyce Ng’s annoying habit of naming actors only by their first names, like she hangs out with them? ( ‘Timmy’ for Chalamet…please!) she tends to dominate every discussion, and not with any discernment or wit. I loved Joey Noto’s insightful, sometimes acerbic commentary on films. She has ruined this podcast for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RasChetCha
    United States10 months ago
  • MORE JOYCE ENG

    Thank you thank you thank you for bringing Joyce onto the pod after she joined the EW team. We love her and need her continuously. She can join you and Kristen. Joyce has an unparalleled pulse on the industry and she is invaluable on this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrankkVFJB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome entertainment biz podcast!

    EW’s Gerrad Hall is a great host. He knows the Entertainment business like the back of his hand and makes any episode insightful and well worth listening to. His cohost are always great editions as well. Never miss this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LONGSTON
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent show

    Love this show!! Such great understanding of all things Hollywood!! Love Hacks! Abbot elementary and shrinking. But have you watched Mid Century Modern. A real giggler!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heidz k
    Canadaa year ago

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Audience loves insider access to Hollywood and timely awards coverage.
Some listeners feel one host dominates discussions and prefer a more balanced banter.
Audio quality and pace receive mixed feedback from a portion of listeners.
High-quality interviews and insider perspectives are repeatedly cited as a strength.
Listeners praise the hosts' industry knowledge and interviews with top stars.

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Talking Points

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Inside the Drama series race, plus 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' star Erika Alexander
Q: What drew Erika Alexander to a project like The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins?
She was drawn to the opportunity to explore a multi-faceted character, the ensemble chemistry, and the potential for a redemption arc within a mockumentary framework, which offered a fresh blend of humor and heart.
'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar potential
Q: How did you approach balancing crime elements with comedy to keep the tone grounded and authentic?
Levy discusses bringing in a crime expert to ground the depiction of criminal activity, ensuring the world felt real, and using long scenes and thoughtful blocking to maintain a theatrical, live-theater sensibility within a half-hour format.
'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar potential
Q: What was the process like co-creating Big Mistakes with Rachel Sennott and developing the show from idea to pilot?
Levy explains starting from a seed idea, collaborating across long Zoom sessions, pairing a male and female voice to balance the storytelling, and then rapidly moving from outline to pilot in a way that felt like a lightning-in-a-bottle moment before Netflix bought it and began casting.
‘Love Story’ stars Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, inside the ‘Summer House’ drama
Q: What's a lie you've told to get a job?
Paul Anthony Kelly replies with several lighthearted examples about exaggerating his horse-riding abilities and other skills, illustrating the common actor's mythmaking before landing roles.
Saying goodbye to 'Hacks' with a spoiler-filled chat, 'Half Man' star/creator Richard Gadd
Q: Why did you choose to reveal key backstory elements, like Ruben's father, in the finale?
Gadd felt it was important to leave enough seeds earlier in the series to justify the late reveal, ensuring the audience could plausibly understand Ruben's vulnerability and the origins of his alpha behavior without tipping too much too soon.

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Award-focused discussions pair with interview-driven conversations, spotlighting stars, TV projects, and awards season strategy. Episodes mix in-depth interviews with actors and creators, host banter, and behind-the-scenes industry context—covering Emmys, Oscars, Tonyesque shifts, and reality TV dynamics. A notable strength is weaving craft insight, career longevity, and festival moments into broader conversations about production, scheduling, and the business of entertainment, often with timely commentary during peak awards periods.

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