Rose Byrne plays a mother on the verge of a breakdown in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' — she breaks down her performance in the psychological dramedy, which is already picking up a lot of honors this awards season. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW senior editor Joyce Eng break down the Gotham Awards nominations, where 'One Battle After Another' lead all nominees with six; we also analyze that movie's switch to the comedy/musical category at the Golden Globes and what it means for movies including 'Wicked: For Good.' And Gerrad shares his reaction to that movie and whether stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande can go the distance at the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Amy Madigan go back to the Oscars 40 years after her first nomination, this time for playing the mysterious and kooky Aunt Gladys in the horror mystery 'Weapons'? It's very possible! The actress joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on her experience in Zach Cregger's latest thriller and her career. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat about the Best Song race, including new contender Miley Cyrus, who has co-written and will perform the end credits song for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After becoming the biggest pop culture phenomenon of the year, breaking records on Netflix, and taking the Billboard charts by storm with the soundtrack, including the No. 1 hit 'Golden,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho ('Rumi') and May Hong ('Mira') are looking back on their very first auditions for the movie, how they related to their demon-hunting/KPop girl-group characters, the movie's enormous success, what they hope to see from a sequel, and more. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW. Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat about the shift in categories for 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti, and we're celebrating the legacy of Hollywood legend Diane Keaton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' has a surprise world premiere this week at the New York Film Festival — is the reaction what he needed to boost his lead in the Best Actor race? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breakdown early chatter about his performance and what it'll mean for his chances. Plus, thoughts on 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti leaping into the Best Actress category, and we dive into the Golden Globes' short list for Best Podcast, which includes some controversial political voices. And Gerrad chats with 'The Lost Bus' star America Ferrera about the harrowing true story, about the bus driver and teacher who were trapped with 22 students during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who might be a dark horse, including 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 77th Emmys are one for the history books. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down all the action, from the record-breaking year for 'The Studio' to the battle between 'The Pitt' and 'Severance' in the drama category. Plus, we take a look at the predictions we got right and wrong — and who got snubbed and who surprised us with their wins. Plus, Kristen's best and worst moments of TV's biggest night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TV's biggest night is upon us. So which shows and actors will winners at the 2025 Emmys? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng debate the top categories in the drama, comedy, and limited series fields, with their picks for who will and should win. Will The Studio and Severance continue their momentum from the Creative Arts Emmys, or will The Pitt and Hacks emerge victorious? Listen to see who you should mark on your at-home ballots! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a monumental and emotional season of 'The Last of Us,' star and Emmy nominee Bella Ramsey chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the biggest moments, from Joel's death to that devastating finale scene where Ellie doesn't help Mel deliver her baby after accidentally shooting her. Plus, Bella reveals that they didn't know about a particular thing in the final scene until after the episode aired, and teases what conversations they have had about the size of their role in season 3. Elsewhere, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin recap the final stretch of FYC events, activations, and stunts to get voters' attention as they choose winners for next month's ceremony, and we reveal the results of our weekly poll.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dying for Sex' star and Emmy nominee Michelle Williams chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the emotional and funny limited series based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who left her husband to explore her sexuality and sexual experiences after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the guest comedy and drama actor and actress categories, as well as game show and game show host. We also reveal the results of our weekly poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, 'Adolescence' star and co-creator Stephen Graham, and his costars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the impressive limited series, each episode of which was filmed in one take, the emotional preparation, why they focused on the family of the accused, and more. Plus, Gerrad is joined by EW critic Kristen Baldwin to chat about the Original Music & Lyrics category, which includes songs by Kristen Wiig and Adam Sandler, and the Variety Special category, which includes Beyoncé and two 'SNL' nominations and will now be presented at the Primetime ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Studio' star/co-creator/executive producer Seth Rogen joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the comedy series' 23 Emmy nominations, why he wanted to star in it, how they landed all of those big Hollywood cameos, the scene that was hardest to film (hint: It involves Ron Howard), and more. Plus, EW's new Sr. News Editor Joyce Eng, formerly of Gold Derby, joins Gerrad with her take on the show and who of its five guest actor nominees she thinks will win — plus, she shares who she thinks could be a surprise Emmy winner this year, and discusses all of the recent couples news (we're here for Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson!). We also reveal the results of our weekly poll question, and Joyce has a hot take on news of a potential sequel to My Best Friend's Wedding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Severance' leads all series at the 2025 Emmys with 27 nominations — Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with star Adam Scott about their big achievement, and breaks down that intense and action-packed season 2 finale, from Mark's conversation between his innie and outie to that fight with Drummond and not leaving with Gemma. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and whether the decision could help boost him to a win this year — plus, they remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne, who both died this week. And we reveal the results of our poll, asking fans to pick which actor and actress were the biggest nomination snubs, and EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker gives her hot take on the lack of acting nominations for Star Wars titles, including Andor this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 Emmy nominations have been revealed, with 'Severance' leading all nominees with 27. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin breakdown the major categories, including the snubs and surprises. Plus, Cristin Milioti ('The Penguin'), Cooper Koch ('Monsters'), and Jenny Slate ('Dying for Sex') join Gerrad and Kristen to chat about their nominations, what these mean to them, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several shows and actors are a lock for Emmy nominations (and, if for some reason they're snubbed, expect protests!), but some categories could go any number of ways, especially with shows such as The White Lotus typically snabbing many acting nods. Will Thailand-set season 3 follow in the footsteps of Hawaii and Sicily? Plus, will Harrison Ford and Kristen Bell finally get their first nominations? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the drama, comedy, and limited series categories ahead of the July 15 Emmy nominations announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Yellowjackets' star Melanie Lynskey chats with EW critic Kristen Baldwin about the acclaimed series and her career-changing performance — plus, she teases the tensions to come in season 4 between Shauna and Taissa, and reveals that her husband, Jason Ritter, filmed a special episode of the series. Plus, Kristen and Gerrad break down the acting races in the limited/anthology/movie categories, we reveal the results of our weekly poll, and the EW staff shares a hot take on And Just Like That. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Shrinking' stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the comedy's stellar second season, that tear-inducing Harrison Ford scene, their characters' relationship, and what's to come in season 3. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down Emmy nomination predictions in the reality categories, we advocate for two shows we think oughta get a nod, and reveal the results of our weekly poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 After three seasons, 'Somebody Somewhere' has wrapped up its run, but we're not done talking about it. Star Bridget Everett joins EW critic Kristen Baldwin for a fun and insightful conversation about the series and character. Plus, Kristen and Awardist host Gerrad Hall break down the lead and supporting drama actor categories, discuss Alexis Bledel withdrawing from the Emmy ballot for 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and Arnold Schwarzenegger talking about seeing his son Patrick's 'weenie' on 'The White Lotus.' And later, we advocate for the series 'Étoile' and discuss why it oughta get a nod, and reveal the results of our weekly poll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They have brought the laughs on TV, now they're bringing the fun to Emmys season as contenders Uzo Aduba ('The Residence'), Liza Colón-Zayas ('The Bear'), David Alan Grier ('St. Denis Medical'), Nathan Lane ('Mid-Century Modern'), Sheryl Lee Ralph ('Abbott Elementary'), and Michael Urie ('Shrinking') join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss their worst auditions, the craziest things they done for a laugh, the current successful shows, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Piper, YESSSSSS! It's true, 'The White Lotus' star Parker Posey is on The Awardist podcast, joined by her TV son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating life after the show's premiere, discovering characters' fates, whether Victoria knew about her husband's illegal activity, how Saxon leads "with his dick," and more. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the lead and supporting drama actress categories, we make the case for why 'The Rehearsal' oughta get a nod, and our weekly poll results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They have brought the drama this year on TV, and now Emmy contenders Aimee Lou Wood ('The White Lotus'), Tramell Tillman ('Severance'), Antony Starr ('The Boys'), Bradley Whitford ('The Handmaid's Tale'), Marisa Abela ('Industry'), and Sharon Horgan ('Bad Sisters') join EW Editorial Director and Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about their shows, characters, fan theories, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices