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Awards Magnet, a Gold Derby podcast, is your No. 1 source for expert predictions, interviews with celebrity contenders throughout Oscar and Emmy seasons, and curated news analysis. Subscribe to Awards Magnet for weekly episodes and listen to what the New York Times called one of the five best podcasts for Hollywood's awards season. Please email us your questions and comments at slugfests@goldderby.com .

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Inde Navarrette shares 'Obsession' Oscar dreams, freaky on-set stories, and what happens to Nikki after the credits roll 12.06.2026 38:51

The breakout star of the horror hit knows the internet is rooting for her to win Best Actress at the 2027 Oscars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Schmigadoon!' or 'The Lost Boys'? Curtain’s up on our final 2026 Tony Awards predictions 05.06.2026 1:05:35

From Death of a Salesman to Ragtime, here are the Broadway shows we’re expecting to see in the winners circle on Sunday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 'Cape Fear' to the end of 'The Bear,' summer's sure things and wild cards for 2027 Emmy nods 29.05.2026 38:11

Gold Derby editors look ahead to summer's big TV offerings and evaluate some of the big May finales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘Disclosure Day’ we pick the summer movies that are sure things or wild cards for Oscar nods 22.05.2026 40:58

Backrooms, Coyote vs. Acme and The Invite could also generate some awards heat during the warm weather months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Lane on the long road to 'Death of a Salesman' and why he wants Jack Black to revive 'The Producers' 15.05.2026 42:12

The stage and screen star received a seventh career Tony nomination for his acclaimed performance in Arthur Miller's classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got some beef with 'Beef': Handicapping the wide open limited series race at the 2026 Emmys 08.05.2026 52:37

Gold Derby editors see Margo's Got Money Troubles as a heavyweight comedy contender and explain why Euphoria's final season is a ratings hit, but a likely Emmys bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will 'The Lost Boys' sing? Has 'Bug' been squashed? Our final picks for what's in and what's out at the 2026 Tonys 01.05.2026 1:05:37

Gold Derby's Broadway experts share their final Tony predictions ahead of the May 5 nominations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer swap stories about the 'funny and shocking' Broadway hit 'Becky Shaw' 24.04.2026 36:37

Both actors are making their Broadway debuts — and contending for Tonys — with the biting dark comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 'Project Hail Mary' the next 'Sinners'? The Oscar contenders and pretenders from the first half of 2026 17.04.2026 45:35

Gold Derby editors evaluate the awards prospects of first quarter releases like 'Send Help,' 'Wuthering Heights' and 'I Swear' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a 'Pitt'-slayer in the house? The shows that could shake up a stale Emmy race 10.04.2026 50:49

Gold Derby editors search for a winning Drama or Comedy alternative to 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' and a frontrunner in the wide-open Limited Series race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Kristin Chenoweth and Keanu Reeves Tony-bound? Breaking down the Broadway hits and misses so far this season 03.04.2026 48:37

Gold Derby checks in with our Tony experts on the awards prospects for 'Queen of Versailles,' 'Waiting for Godot,' 'Ragtime' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Emmy voters love 'Love Story'? Can 'Rooster' hack 'Hacks'? The Best Limited and Best Comedy hits and misses so far this year 27.03.2026 39:49

Gold Derby editors discuss some of the biggest limited series and comedies to debut in the first three months of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' slay 'The Pitt'? The Best Drama hits and misses so far this year 20.03.2026 38:27

Gold Derby editors catch up with all the Drama Series contenders that premiered between January and March, from 'The Beauty' to 'Paradise' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One win after another: Why 'One Battle' became this year's Oscar juggernaut 16.03.2026 38:08

Gold Derby editors provide an Oscar night postmortem on the big victories, surprising moments that rare tie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our final 2026 Oscar predictions: 'One Battle' has the stats, but 'Sinners' has the vibes 13.03.2026 56:45

Gold Derby editors make their final calls in all 26 categories ahead of Oscar night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't sleep on 'Sinners' or the shorts: The choices that could make or break your Oscar ballot 06.03.2026 45:04

Gold Derby editors offer expert advice for some of the hardest-to-call categories on any Oscar ballot: the short film races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Sean Penn and Wunmi Mosaku your new Oscar winners? Looking back at the BAFTAs and ahead to the SAG Actor Awards 27.02.2026 40:22

Gold Derby editors read the tea leaves after the BAFTAs open up fresh questions in the Oscar race with SAG statuettes ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stellan Skarsgård reflects on his 'Sentimental Value' journey and teases a third "Mamma Mia!" film: 'I'll play it from the urn' 20.02.2026 22:15

The Best Supporting Actor nominee calls Oscar campaigning a "full-time job." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Sinners' and 'One Battle' race to the Phase 2 finish as 'Wuthering Heights' enters the 2027 Oscar chat 13.02.2026 37:42

Gold Derby editors analyze a busy week in the Oscar race and look ahead to the Indie Spirits and next year's first big awards contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothee or Leo? Teyana or Amy? The Jacob Elordi-sized acting surprises we may see on Oscar night 06.02.2026 46:49

Gold Derby editors check in with the four acting races with a month to go until statuettes are handed out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only Best Picture breakdown you'll need: We make the case for each nominee from 'Bugonia' to 'Train Dreams' 30.01.2026 53:13

Gold Derby editors discuss the winning narratives that could drive each of the 10 Best Picture nominees to victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 'Sinners' in it to win it? Where did the Kate Hudson nomination come from? How we're feeling the morning after Oscar nominations 23.01.2026 39:18

Gold Derby editors reflect on a morning filled with snubs and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the 'Wicked: For Good' bubble burst? Is Wagner Moura coming for Timothée Chalamet? Our final Oscar morning predictions 16.01.2026 45:28

With a week to go until Oscar nominations are announced, Gold Derby editors make their final picks in the major categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awards Magnet's Golden Globes recap 12.01.2026 35:03

Gold Derby reveal their favorite moments from the ceremony and what the results mean for the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Globes Predictions 09.01.2026 46:02

Our editors discuss their predictions for the Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices