Chasing Emmy

Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez, and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin (in an X Space conversation) break down the bigger winners of the 2024 Emmys — Shōgun, The Bear, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer — analyze Hacks' surprise Outstanding Comedy Series win over The Bear, and discuss the best and worst moments of the ceremony, including hosts Eugene and Dan Levy, that SNL tribute, and the awkward product integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shōgun and The Bear are off to a strong start thanks to the Creative Arts ceremony — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down that winners there and offer final predictions for the televised ceremony. Plus, we recap our trip to the Toronto International Film Festival with a preview of our upcoming interviews with 2025 Oscar contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow Travelers stars and Emmy nominees Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the scenes they were most nervous to film and the emotional complexities of their characters' decades-long journeys. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the announcement of Eugene and Dan Levy as Emmys hosts, break down the Reality categories, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Detective: Night Country Emmy nominees Jodie Foster and Kali Reis chat with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin about their difficult shoot — including cold conditions and complex characters. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez break down the Limited/Anthology Series categories and offer their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy in 2022 for Abbott Elementary and earned her third nomination this year, joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a look back at some of her biggest moments in season 3 — from discovering Barbara's petty side to that Mother's Day episode and her unforgettable line delivery. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the race in the guest actor and actress in comedy and drama categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jean Smart, who's already won two Emmys for her work on Hacks, and her TV daughter Kaitlin Olson, who earned her second nomination for the series, chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall and reflect on their mother/daughter relationship on season 3 of the Max comedy — from that roast where daughter DJ stole the show with her catchphrase "What a c---" to mom Deborah's a-ha moment about her addiction to laughs. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the comedy categories, where Hacks and The Bear stand to win big. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Debicki just scored her second Emmy nomination for her performance as Princess Diana on The Crown — she joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the daunting task of playing the beloved, late royal, what she thought about those 'Ghost Diana' reports, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Outstanding Drama Series and drama acting categories to make their winner predictions. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down the top contenders, as well as the snubs (I'm a Virgo! Devery Jacobs!) and surprises (The Traitors! Reservation Dogs!). Plus, Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis join us during our live X/Twitter Space to chat about their first nominations and the representation that comes with those, as well as their emotional nomination-day chats with their costars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will The Bear dominate? Can The Morning Show land its first Best Drama Series nomination? Will Reservation Dogs FINALLY make the cut for its final season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin run through the major categories and offer up final predictions for the 2024 Emmy nominations, which will be announced July 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Critics Choice Association revealed its winners for the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards — we break down what it could mean for shows including 'The Traitors' and its host Alan Cumming. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about his provocative series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning the Lead Actor in a Limited Series Emmy in 2019, Jharrel Jerome is in consideration again, this time for Lead Comedy Actor for I'm a Virgo — EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with the actor about his work in that series. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and series co-creator/showrunner Francesca Sloane. And Gerrad and Kristen discuss John Leguizamo's open letter to Academy members, urging them to nominate more diverse talent this year, and break down some of the Television Critics Association's nominations. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She told us to call her "Mother" in her Saturday Night Live host monologue, and who are we to say no? Maya Rudolph joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a chat about her return to Studio 8H and her starring role on the comedy series Loot. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon. And EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to share her dream nominees. We want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DESCRIPTION: With the Tony Awards quickly approaching, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chats with nominees Shaina Taub (Suffs), Shoshana Bean (Hell's Kitchen), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Amy Ryan (Doubt), and Sarah Pidgeon (Stereophonic), for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation about the biggest challenges of their shows, the audience reactions that have surprised them the most, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin shares their underdog picks for the shows and performances they think should be on Emmy voters' radars, including comedy, drama, limited, and reality series. Plus, Gerrad chats with Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, as well as One Day stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her slot? Plus, Kristen talks to Reservation Dogs star, writer, and director Devery Jacobs about her huge final season of that show. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus, Gerrad chats with Oscar winner Gary Oldman about his series and performance on Slow Horses. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer Andrew Scott chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about getting into the head of his killer characters, those grueling days filming two murders, his cat costar, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Succession, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other contenders out of the race this year, the race is truly on for the drama and comedy acting categories — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals her (current) predictions for nominations in the lead acting categories for drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series or movie. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall speaking with supporting comedy actress and Girls5eva star Paula Pell. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices