The Awardist

'1883' stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill look back on their often rough filming of that 'Yellowstone' prequel series, including an especially tough river-crossing scene, what they learned about themselves along the way, that incredibly emotional finale, and more. EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall is joined by editor in chief Mary Margaret to break down the state of Emmy campaigning and the ever-growi...

EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and writer/staff editor Sydney Bucksbaum dive into the packed race for Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series, which includes ‘The Other Two’ stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver. They are also guests this week for a hilarious conversation about some of season 2’s biggest moments for their characters Brooke and Cary, including Cary’s nude picture leak and Brooke’s...

EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and critic Kristen Baldwin break down the long list of performers who have the potential to nab multiple Emmy nominations this year, including Julia Garner, Oscar Isaac, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, and Laurie Metcalf. Another is Sandra Oh, who starred on the Netflix comedy ‘The Chair’ and the final season of ‘Killing Eve’ — the actress joins us to talk about both...

As This Is Us wraps up its six-season run, we chat with star Milo Ventimiglia, who has lead the series as patriarch Jack Pearson. He tells us about the photo he keeps nearby of his own father as a touchstone for his performance, and more. Plus, the cast of Showtime’s breakout drama Yellowjackets — Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Liv Hewson, and Samantha Hanratty — break down some...

Sydney Sweeney thought Euphoria creator Sam Levinson was going to kill off her character Cassie in season 2 — she explains why and breaks down some of the season’s most talked-about scenes that launched her to a new level of stardom and made her a serious awards contender. Plus, EW Executive Editor Patrick Gomez and TV Editor Ashley Boucher join Sr. Awards Editor and Awardist podcast host Gerrad H...

The Awardist Emmys coverage starts soon! Join Entertainment Weekly's Senior Awards Editor, Gerrad Hall and other opinionated, TV-loving EW staffers mondays starting April 25th as we cover the long road to TV’s biggest night. Feel a sense of Euphoria as we dive in to who we think will and should win a coveted statuette. This season will feature exclusive interviews with your favorite tv stars inclu...

EW editor Jason Lamphier and critic at large Leah Greenblatt give their predictions for who will win — and who should win — at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Plus: EW writer Marcus Jones interviews Jon Batiste, who leads the pack this year with 11 nominations. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glitz, glamour, and gasp-worthy shockers! From Ariana DeBose and 'CODA's barrier-breaking wins to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage, deep dive into the Oscars' return to full theatrics after two years of pandemic-influenced changes. EW's Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf are joined by EW awards expert Joey Nolfi and awards editor Gerrad Hall to break down all of the best and weirdest moments...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW awards expert Joey Nolfi—lay it all on the line with their final predictions for the Oscars. Will a surging ‘CODA’ upturn the race? Who’ll be at the podium when they finally announce Best Actress? After months of speculation and campaigning, we’ve got a pretty good idea. Then we present our interview with Jane Campion, the N...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW critic Leah Greenblatt—dive deep into the race for Best International Feature, a bracket that, pound for pound, may be better than the Best Picture one. We also discuss the finer points of interviewing Kristen Stewart. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW critic Leah Greenblatt—discuss the Best Actor race as we head into the final weeks of Oscar campaigning. Triumphant at the SAG Awards, Will Smith may have this one in the bag. (We think so.) At least whoever wins will get their full, glorious moment during the telecast, unlike those nominated in the eight categories that, fo...

EW editor Jason Lamphier and EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker discuss Grammy winner Brandi Carlile’s five nominations this year, celebrate the thrilling highs (and high notes) of her soaring ballad “Right on Time,” and chat with the singer-songwriter about whether she thinks she can take home some of the biggest trophies of the night. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more abo...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker—dive deep into Aaron Sorkin’s 'Being the Ricardos': how it expands upon our understanding of Lucille Ball, as well as the ‘50s TV word in which she operated. We also discuss the wide-ranging career of Nicole Kidman, who, from ‘To Die For’ and ‘Moulin Rouge!” to her current triumph, has often been un...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with their special guest, EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker—explore the many facets of Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast': the performances, the black-and-white cinematography, how it functions as a memoir, and, of course, its Oscar chances. Then, listen to our interviews with Jamie Dornan (yes, we also talk about his instantly classic musical number in 'Barb and S...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf revisit the Best Supporting Actress race. Now that the field has clarified and we have our five Oscar nominees, who has the advantage? Will Kirsten Dunst, finally nominated for the first time in her career, eclipse her competition? Or are other campaigns surging? Then, listen to our interview with Ariana DeBose, whose electrifying performance in ‘West Side St...

In our latest episode, EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf—along with special guests Gerrad Hall and Joey Nolfi—respond to Tuesday morning's Oscar nominations. Snubs! Surprises! Even more snubs! We sift through the rubble and salvage what we can of the ‘House of Gucci’ campaign. Then, listen to our fun and casual chat with Kirsten Dunst, an interview that goes deep into her acting process and e...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf track all the latest developments as the Oscar race heats up, including announcements from several prominent guilds: DGA, PGA, WGA and BAFTA. They also offer some final predictions on the eve of Oscar nominations. Then, listen to our exclusive interviews with Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz, both coming off roles that showcased them better than ever. For com...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf make the case for their under-the-radar favorites: the performances that, for whatever reason, aren't quite in the awards conversation as prominently as they should be. (Who are they? You'll just have to listen to find out!) Then, listen to our exclusive interviews with Oscar Isaac and Jodie Comer, two stars who turned in career-high work in 2021. For complet...

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf touch on recent developments in the race: the rise of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s contemplative Japanese drama ‘Drive My Car,’ a worthy winner of multiple year-end critics awards; and the still-evolving status of the Best Supporting Actor race. Kodi Smit-McPhee (‘The Power of the Dog’) is the front-runner, but beyond him, the field is wide. Then, we feature our inter...

In our latest episode, EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf break down the SAG nominees, a pivotal precursor for the Oscars: The snubs (Spencer’s Kristen Stewart), surprises (Bradley Cooper! Ben Affleck!) and biggest takeaways from the guild that makes up the biggest voting branch in the Academy. Our hosts also discuss movie style: Nightmare Alley is a feast of design, from its lush interiors an...

Music editor Alex Suskind and digital writer Marcus Jones talk about what it means to be a Grammy Artist™, predict the Best R&B Album and Song winners, and chat with 13-time nominee H.E.R. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf turn to the Best Supporting Actress race: Who has the most heat going into the busiest part of awards season? Is it King Richard’s Aunjanue Ellis? Belfast’s Caitríona Balfe? Then, listen to our exclusive interview with Ruth Negga, an Oscar nominee for 2016’s Loving and now very much in contention for Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, Passing. For complete awa...

Music editor Alex Suskind and critic at large Leah Greenblatt run down the big nominations (and big controversies) of the 2022 Grammy Awards, the highs and lows of ceremonies past, and chat with three-time nominee St. Vincent. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf dive into the Best Director race, a wide-open contest between Hollywood veterans and indie upstarts alike: Will it be Jane Campion, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Spielberg or someone else entirely? Netflix has also financed some admirable directorial debuts this year, including behind-the-camera work from actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Hall and today's interview...

Awards expert Joey Nolfi joins us this week to break down the Best Actress race as it stands right now: Kristen Stewart still has much momentum coming out of the fall festivals with her turn as an unhappy Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’, but several other contenders are coming on strong. Then, listen to Joey’s exclusive interview with Lady Gaga: a fun conversation about acting, research and her immers...