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The Awardist

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by Entertainment Weekly

3.7(49 reviews)

323 episodes

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Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season! There's so much tv to watch and 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. The Awardist podcast always brings a star-studded guest list all season long. 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.

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Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are recapping Comic-Con, including the big announcements by Marvel — the new stars Black Panther and Ghost Rider! — and we're talking about Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sepideh Moafi and Gerrad Hall discuss her Emmy-nominated role and the TV Academy's controversial Emmy category changes.

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Emmy-nominated star and writer Lisa Kudrow discusses her acclaimed role in 'The Comeback' and reflects on past work with host Gerrad Hall.

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What is The Awardist?: Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season!

There's so much tv to watch and 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.

The Awardist podcast always brings a star-studded guest list all season long.

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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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