Chasing Emmy

We're kicking off a new season of The Awardist taking a look at where things stand six months out from the 2027 Oscars. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng have their very early predictions in the Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and Supporting Actor and Actress categories — including analysis of Andrew Garfield's entry into supporting for 'Artificial,' whether 'Digger' and its star Tom Cruise still stand a chance at top nominations, and how Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes film 'You Can See Everything' will factor into the documentary and even Best Picture race. Plus, thoughts on the Emmys moving to Prime Video from the broadcast networks, and we're remembering late screen legend Eva Marie Saint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action from the 2026 Emmys, from the repeat win for 'The Pitt' to the record-breaking run from comedy newcomer 'Widow's Bay' - and Jean Smart's history-making 'Hacks' achievement! Plus, we're dissecting the Best & Worst Moments of the ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, looking ahead to 2027 contenders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After all of its wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, is 'Widow's Bay' on track to take the top comedy prize for its freshman season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down the top categories - also including Drama Series, lead and supporting actor and actress in a comedy and drama, and Limited Series - ahead of the Emmys on Monday, Sept. 14. Can anything beat 'The Pitt,' and is it really game over for 'Hacks'? Plus, Gerrad is taking you inside night 2 of the Creative Arts ceremony, where the late Rob Reiner was awarded for his guest turn on 'The Bear.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're taking you inside the TV Academy’s Televerse and Awardist host Gerrad Hall’s panel with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Paul W. Downs and his co-creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, where they look back on 5 select moments from their final season, sharing laughs and tears and the process. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their reaction to the announcement of the new X-Men cast at D23, discuss early Emmy winners, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two daytime Emmy wins for 'Guiding Light' and a previous Primetime nomination for 'Ozark,' Tom Pelphrey is back in the race with his supporting turn on HBO's 'Task' and joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a conversation about his meaty and complicated role, and he's looking back on his work in 'Ozark,' 'Mank,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action as we head into final voting, as 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' are competing for voters' attention in their bid to win Outstanding Comedy Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers 7:20-10:31* 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his second nomination in two years for the Apple TV comedy series, his recent return to 'Oh, Mary,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the record-breaking opening for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and the big reveal of Sadie Sink's character, the cancellation (or, renewal reversal) of 'Wonder Man,' and Michael J. Fox receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year's Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are recapping Comic-Con, including the big announcements by Marvel — the new stars Black Panther and Ghost Rider! — and we're talking about Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the TV Academy's controversial decision to move five categories out of the primetime ceremony, and they're giving a preview of San Diego Comic-Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to dig into the latest installment of the show, and she looks back on her work on 'Friends,' 'Cheers,' and 'Newhart,' and teases the 'Romy & Michele' sequel, which she's currently filming. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the Daytime Emmy nominations, and they discuss the Oscar potential for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' including which, if any, actors can make the cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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,' which broke through late in the game with 18. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng also share the biggest snubs and surprises of the day, from previous winners Jeremy Allen White and Sheryl Lee Ralph missing out, to 'Dancing With the Stars' and lots of 'Hacks' actors getting in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Joyce Eng reveal their final picks for this year's nominations in the Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, and Reality Competition categories, including how late entry 'Widow's Bay' will impact the race, whether 'The Bear' still has any bite, and if 'Pluribus' can create some drama in that category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning four Emmys for 'Schitt's Creek,' Dan Levy is back with a new series, this one a crime-comedy, which he co-created with Rachel Sennott and stars in as Nicky, a gay pastor who gets caught up with a crime family after his sister steals a necklace. He talks to Awardist host Gerrad Hall about taking a big turn from the wholesomeness of 'Schitt's Creek,' crafting a new dysfunctional family, Laurie Metcalf's work as his mom, and more. Plus, he reveals what he was thinking about for a potential 'Schitt's Creek' sequel, and looks back on his time as an MTV VJ, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down TCA nominations, discuss the Oscar potential for new movies 'Disclosure Day' and 'Toy Story 5,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colman Domingo is having a standout year, from season 2 of the Netflix comedy series 'The Four Seasons' and the recent series finale of 'Euphoria,' to the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael,' where he plays Joe Jackson, and Steven Spielberg's latest film, 'Disclosure Day.' He talks about all of that and more on a special episode of The Awardist, recorded live at the Tribeca Film Festival, with host Gerrad Hall and guest cohost Cara Cusumano, director and SVP of Programming of the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Norma Rae' and 'Steel Magnolias' to 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Forrest Gump,' 'Brothers and Sisters,' and so much more, Sally Field has been entertaining us for more than 60 years. Now, she stars in the Netflix movie 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' opposite Lewis Pullman and an octopus, and she's telling Awardist host Gerrad Hall all about the emotional story in this bonus episode of the podcast. She's also looking back on roles including 'Forrest Gump,' 'Steel Magnolias,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are the other duo at the center of the comedy 'Hacks,' playing Deborah and Ava's managers, Jimmy and Kayla — Paul W. Downs, who also co-created the series, and Megan Stalter join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the evolution of their characters' relationship, their various antics across five seasons, and more. Plus, the Academy has announced who it will present honorary Oscars to at this year's Governors Awards, including Glenn Close and Ridley Scott — Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down that news, discuss 'The Four Seasons' and 'Euphoria' star Colman Domingo's standout year, and look back on this year's Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naomi Watts and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Jackie Kennedy Onassis and John F. Kennedy Jr. on ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,’ join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the historical figures they play, their mother-son dynamic, filming two tragic death scenes, and more. Plus, EW News Director Sarah Hearon joins Gerrad to discuss the drama on ‘Summer House,’ ‘Queer Eye’ host Karamo Brown‘s PEOPLE magazine cover story about behind-the-scenes drama on that show, and to share her picks for the shows and actors who she thinks should be getting more attention this Emmy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After five seasons, we are saying getting one last laugh (and some tears, too) with Deborah Vance & Co., as Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, and more wrap up the action on 'Hacks.' (SPOILERS 6:39-21:58) Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the finale in a spoiler-filled conversation. Plus, we're talking about the dramatic end of Richard Gadd's 'Baby Reindeer' follow up, 'Half Man.' He chats with Gerrad about the intense limited series where he costars with Jamie Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After nearly giving up her acting career, and following a battle with cancer, Katherine LaNasa is now an Emmy winner for ‘The Pitt’ season 1. She's a strong contender again this year, and she chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to break down the action and drama of season 2, including Nurse Dana’s worries about Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby and the emergency department going analog. She also looks back on her career, including her early years as a ballerina and how meeting Dennis Hopper got her into acting. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor discuss the movies emerging as possible Oscar contenders from Cannes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After her candid conversations on 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' about leaving the Mormon church, Heather Gay is talking to Awardist host Gerrad Hall about 'Surviving Mormonism,' her docuseries about people sharing their stories of abuse by members and family, and the church's alleged cover-up of those assaults. Plus, she looks back on a couple big RHOSLC moments and gives an update on Mary Cosby following the death of her son. Elsewhere, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down the guest actor catgories, from four possible 'Hacks' and 'Shrinking' contenders in comedy actress and actor, respectively, to 'The Pitt,' 'Pluribus,' and more in drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in its nearly 100-year history, actors can now be nominated for more than one performance at the Oscars. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down that rule change, as well as ones about AI and the original song category. Plus, we're recapping the Tony Awards nominations, and sharing thoughts on Shawn Hatosy's switch from guest to supporting actor for season 2 of 'The Pitt.' Plus, 'All Her Fault' star Dakota Fanning joins Gerrad for a fun and thoughtful conversation, about the recent series, her incredible filmography, including the Twilight saga, working with Tom Cruise, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices