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2027 Oscar season kick-off: Early Best Picture and acting category predictions, what happened to Tom Cruise's Digger, and more

October 8, 2026 · 58 min

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…
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September 17, 2026 · 56 min

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…
Final Emmy winner predictions, inside the Creative Arts Emmys

September 10, 2026 · 53 min

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…
‘Hacks’ stars, creators at Televerse, plus X-Men cast reveal reaction

August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

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…
'Task' star Tom Pelphrey, 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' make final push for Best Comedy Emmy win

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

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…

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' record-breaking opening, 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie

August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

*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…
'The Diplomat' star Allison Janney, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' preview

July 30, 2026 · 59 min

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…
'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi, inside outrage over 5 Emmys categories moving out of Primetime ceremony

July 23, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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…
'The Comeback' Emmy-nominated star/writer Lisa Kudrow, inside 'The Odyssey's Oscar potential

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

After 20 years and three seasons, Lisa Kudrow is saying goodbye to Valerie Cherish and 'The Comeback,' for which she received two Emmy nominations: Lead Actress and Writing for a Comedy Series. The 'Friends' alum chats with Awardist host…
2026 Emmy nominations recap, snub & surprises, early winner picks

July 9, 2026 · 54 min

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…
Final Emmy nomination predictions, from 'The Pitt' to 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay'

July 2, 2026 · 52 min

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…
'Big Mistakes' star/co-creator Dan Levy, TCA nominations, sizing up 'Toy Story 5' and 'Disclosure Day' Oscar potential

June 18, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

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…

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About the show

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 a star-studded guest list all season long. Participate in our weekly polls on @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks every episode. The Awardist drops every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts, and visit ew.com/theawardist for more. Follow The Awardist now so you don’t miss a thing.