The Awardist

On this special episode, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 14 winner Willow Pill and fellow queens Bosco, Jasmine Kennedie, Kerri Colby, and Kornbread look back on their herstory-making season as the first with five transgender queens, reflecting on how their time on the show influenced their decision to come out or confirmed their own feelings about their gender and identity, to the things we didn't see on the show (including some finale lewks, what went down backstage during the LaLaPaRUza, and who Kornbread would've played on Snatch Game). Plus, EW Sr. Writer and 'Drag Race' expert Joey Nolfi joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the show's Emmy history and whether anything can stop its winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight actresses who starred in limited series this year — Beanie Feldstein ('Impeachment: American Crime Story'), Adrienne Warren ('The Women of the Movement'), Julia Garner ('Inventing Anna'), Amanda Seyfried ('The Dropout'), Anne Hathaway ('WeCrashed'), Elle Fanning ('The Girl From Plainville'), Jessica Biel ('Candy'), and Emmy Rossum ('Angelyne') — are in conversation together about their experiences playing real people, the things they were most shocked to learn about those women, questions they wish they could've asked had they met, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the limited series and actress in a limited series race, as well as lead actor and actress in a drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of The Awardist, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker and Hollywood legend Julie Andrews have an in-depth conversation about the actress' storied career, including how she has found her new voice in animation and narration in the years since losing her singing voice, her friendship and TV work with Carol Burnett, memories of her favorite leading me, and this years AFI tribute honoring her legacy and body of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She created and stars in this year's hit ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' — Quinta Brunson talks to The Awardist along with her costars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James. And 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson breaks down his killer turn on the Peacock limited series. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins host Gerrad Hall with analysis on the supporting comedy categories, and she explains why Hamish Linklater should be getting more attention for his turn this year in the limited series Midnight Mass. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has social media changed the game for Emmy campaigns and awareness? EW’s Social and Audio Director Chanelle Johnson joins Executive Editor and The Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall for some analysis on how networks and streamers are getting eyes on their shows. Chanelle also shares her thoughts on two categories: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. ‘Severance’ star Patricia Arquette is in contention in the latter — she’s joined by Adam Scott to talk with Chanelle about the conversations and debates around their show (thanks in large part to social media!), that finale, their hopes for season 2, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich chats with ‘We Own This City’ star Jon Bernthal, who’s at the center of a story about the Baltimore P.D.’s Gun Trace Task Force corruption scandal. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, Michael R. Jackson, Tracy Letts, and Camille A. Brown gather for a roundtable to discuss the return to Broadway and their various shows and nominations, how they navigate comments by internet trolls and unqualified critics, how theater recognized Black excellence across several categories this year and ways to make it more than just a moment, and much more. Plus, EW Executive Editor and Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker with some Tony predictions, the snubs she still can’t get over, and the TV show she thinks should be recognized by the Emmys this year. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'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-growing length of awards season. Plus, we take a look at the actors in contention for Limited/Anthology Series of TV Movie, including Michael Keaton, Andrew Garfield, and Oscar Isaac. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 intimate connection with ex Lance. And ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’ star and executive producer Samuel L. Jackson explains his personal connection to the story of his character, who has Alzheimer’s, and the very long road to getting the limited series made. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 series. And ‘Station Eleven’ stars Mackenzie Davis and Himesh Patel look back on their strange experience filming during a pandemic a series about life post-pandemic and the emotional scene where their characters finally reunited…and didn’t say a word. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the show’s wildest twists and fan theories. EW Sr. Writer joins Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall to discuss the show’s chances of a Best Drama nomination, and specifically star Lynskey and her incredible career. We also talk about whether Yellowstone can go this distance for its fourth season. And Samantha gives us her pick for the show she thinks should be getting more Emmys attention. For complete award coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hall with early thoughts on some of the hottest categories this year; all eyes are on the Limited Series race (Pam & Tommy, Gaslit, The Dropout, The First Lady, and more) as well as the many lead actresses in those series, including Julia Roberts, Renée Zellweger, Lily James, and Viola Davis. And we advocate for some of the shows and actors we hope get more attention and can go the distance this year. For complete award coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 including the cast of Yellowjackets, Sydney Sweeney, Samuel L Jackson, and more. The new season starts April 25th and new episodes drop Mondays. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode and be sure to check out ew.com/awardist for more Emmys content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 during the 94th Academy Awards. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 New Zealand filmmaker behind ‘The Power of the Dog,’ whose recent triumph at the DGA Awards looks like the last bit of confirmation she’ll need to become only the third woman in history to win Best Director. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices