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The Awardist

The Awardist

By: Entertainment Weekly
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 Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season! And, of course, 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. This season is packed with interviews with Sterling K. Brown, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, and so much more. 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.© 2025 Entertainment Weekly Inc. All rights reserved. Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • 'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on Oscars moving to YouTube

    'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on Oscars moving to YouTube
    Dec 23 2025
    Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't made a movie in seven years, but she's back on the big screen in 'Marty Supreme' — she tells Awardist host Gerrad Hall about how 'petrified' she was, about building her character's backstory, what she loved about working with Timothée Chalamet, and more. Plus, we look back on her Oscar win for 'Shakespeare in Love' and why it took her 25 years to come to terms with it, as well as 'Glee,' and what she thinks Pepper Potts has been up to. And Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their thoughts on the Academy's decision to move the Oscars from broadcast TV to YouTube starting in 2029, as well as Harrison Ford being announced as SAG-AFTRA's next Life Achievement Honoree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • ‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner
    Dec 18 2025
    Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her ‘Wicked: For Good’ journey, whether she was really prepared for everything required of her physically for the role, filming the number ‘For Good’ last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘sex cardigan,’ and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze some of the Oscar shortlists, and we remember filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall, Golden Globes snubs and surprises

    'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall, Golden Globes snubs and surprises
    Dec 11 2025
    Golden Globes voters have spoken — and now, so are we, breaking down the top film nominations, and especially the biggest snubs and surprises, from 'Wicked: For Good' to Jacob Elordi. Plus, 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss her long audition process and having to shave Leonardo DiCaprio to help win the role, that scene with Sean Penn, and more, and then Gerrad chats with her costar Regina Hall about her incredible career and role in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
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