Chasing Emmy

RuPaul’s Drag Race has won the Outstanding Competition Series Emmy the past four years, and it could take home its fifth trophy on Sept. 12. EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi leads a conversation with season 14 winner Willow Pill and three other recent winners — All Stars 6 and 7 winners Kylie Sonique Love and Jinkx Monsoon, and season 13’s Symone — to dish on the Emmy-nominated season of the trailblazing reality competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from The Awardist, it’s an SNL extravaganza! Saturday Night Live alums Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Martin Short, and Kate McKinnon join each other for a laugh-filled walk down memory lane, revealing the hosts who had them starstruck, their favorite sketches featuring each other, when they realized the power of comedy, and whether the show should continue when Lorne Michaels retires. Plus, SNL star and 2022 Emmys host Kenan Thompson shares his hopes for this year’s ceremony, why he was so keen to host the show, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Awardist chats exclusively with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and co-creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky backstage at a live script read of the season 2 finale. Find out why Einbinder thought she was being fired from the show, the scene that Smart thinks is her best comedic work in the season, and what the show runners have in store for season 3. Nicole Byer, who’s nominated as host and executive producer of ‘Nailed It!’ and for writing her comedy special ‘Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo)’ joins us for a hilarious and thoughtful chat the audition that changed her perspective on her career, why kids love her, and more. Plus, EW editor in chief joins Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall to break down this year’s reality categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein took home Emmys in 2021 — can they make those back-to-back wins this year? EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins The Awardist host and EW Executive Editor Gerrad Hall to discuss that as well as her interview with the two supporting stars. And we examine the rest of the comedy categories to break down which shows and actors have the best chances of winning. Plus, The White Lotus breakout star Murray Bartlett sits down with Gerrad to reveal who's idea it was for him to have a mustache on the show, his reaction after learning his character's fate after he was already on his way to Hawaii, why Sydney Sweeney's performance scared him, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Succession' supporting star Sarah Snook joins The Awardist to go in-depth on some of biggest season 3 moments for her character Shiv — from the awful thing her mom said to her to the awful thing she said to her husband Tom — how she digests fan opinions, the moment that made her gasp, and more. Plus, Lizzo breaks down the six Emmy nominations for her reality competition 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,' what surprised her about making a TV show, how RuPaul and Tyra inspired her, the scenes she didn't want to get cut, and more. And EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall with analysis of the top drama categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ made history as the first foreign language series to land an Outstanding Drama nomination — one of its 14. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon join EW’s Sydney Bucksbaum to discuss the show’s impact on American pop culture, how audience reaction is influencing season 2, their concerns about a show full of antagonists, death scenes, and more. Plus, Sydney chats with EW executive editor and Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall, breaking down the nominations for fan-favorite/genre series including Marvel’s ‘What If…’ and ‘Moon Knight.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are one step closer to the 2022 Emmys with the announcement of the nominees. On Twitter Space, Awardist podcast host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall, critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. TV editor Sam Highfill break down some of the top categories. We also play a little came of nominee switcheroo, and discuss some of the biggest snubs (Blackish, Pachinko, Pen15, Barry's Sarah Goldberg) and surprises (Yellowjackets' Christina Ricci, all the love for Abbott Elementary and The White Lotus!). Plus, Hacks star and co-creator Paul W. Downs joins us to talk about the comedy's big second season, what's to come on the HBO Max series, and how he keeps a straight face working opposite Megan Stalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months and months of campaigning and a year chock full of some fantastic television, it's finally time to learn who will be 2022 Emmy nominees. But before the names are announced on Tuesday, July 12, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin join Awardist host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall to offer our predictions for some of the top categories: Comedy, Comedy Actor and Actress, Drama, Drama Actor and Actress, Limited/Anthology Series, Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie Actor and Actress. Some actors and TV series are a lock — we're looking at you, 'Succession,' 'Squid Game,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Hacks,' and 'Dopesick' — while others are on the fringe. Tune in for our picks ahead of the nominations ceremony, hosted by JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selena Gomez became the new third amigo alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short on the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building' — she reflects on working with the comedy legends, how her character Mabel is rubbing off on her, why she thinks of Mabel as a grown version of her 'Wizards of Waverly Place' character Alex, and more. Plus, Pachinko showrunner Soo Hugh and stars Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho tell EW about adapting the popular novel and which parts of it would be included in season 1, the depiction of Korea's tragic history, and what they're excited to explore in season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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