Every 2023 Emmys episode of 'The Awardist' podcast (original) (raw)

Before the 2023 Emmy Awards are handed out on Jan. 15, 2024 (delayed because of the writers' and actors' strikes), EW's The Awardist sits down with the actors, creators, and more who are contenders this year. Check out our in-depth conversations below, where EW staff also break down key categories and competitive races.

Paddy Considine — House of the Dragon

On the first episode of the new season of The Awardist, host Gerrad Hall sits down with House of the Dragon star Paddy Considine, who opens up about bringing life to his dying King Viserys and the shocking discovery he made in old-age makeup, whether Viserys really loved Alicent, how he really felt about not getting to ride a dragon, and more. Plus, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. TV Editor Sam Highfill join Gerrad to break down the Best Drama Series race — Succession! The White Lotus! Yellowjackets! — and make the cast for shows and actors they think should get a nomination.

Mo Amer — Mo

From Abbott Elementary and Only Murders in the Building to Barry to The Bear, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to break down the highly competitive Comedy Series race and ponder what to do about distinguishing true comedy series from dramedies. We also make the case for why sketch comedy performers should have their own category. Patrick also gives us the inside story on the making of our Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cover, where stars Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein honor a handful of classic comedy duos. Plus, Gerrad chats with Mo star and co-creator Mo Amer for a revealing, thoughtful, emotional, and funny interview about his comedy series.

Helen Mirren — 1923; Utkarsh Ambudkar and Rose McIver — Ghosts

Melanie. Bella. Emma. Helen. Imelda. EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to size up the lead actress in a drama race — and Kristen makes the case for the creation of a Dramedy category. Plus, Gerrad chats with 1923 star Helen Mirren, and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez sits down with the stars of Ghosts, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Rose McIver.

Dominique Fishback — Swarm

Dominique Fishback takes us into the mind of a pop star-obsessed fan who becomes a serial killer in the name of her idol, in Swarm. EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss that show's co-creator, Donald Glover, and his big artistic swings. Plus, we discuss nonbinary Yellowjackets star Liv Hewson's decision to withdraw from Emmy consideration over the Emmys' gendered acting categories, and we take a look at the Daytime Emmy nominations and how the shift of game shows to the new Primetime Emmy category could shake things up for that genre.

Sharon Horgan — Bad Sisters

Bad Sisters star/writer/co-creator Sharon Horgan joins the Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the darkly comedic limited series in which four sisters try and try again to kill their abusive and despicable brother-in-law. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill discuss the writers' strike, how viewers are feeling the impact, and its effect on Emmy campaigns. And we break down the drama surrounding Yellowstone.

Christina Applegate — Dead to Me

From her latest role on Dead to Me to Married...With Children, Samantha Who?, and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Christina Applegate looks back on her career and shares why her time making Dead to Me means so much to her. And she reflects on the final season, which was in production when she received her MS diagnosis. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez discuss some of this year's category switchers, including Succession's Kieran Culkin, Yellowjackets' Sophie Nélisse, and Peacock's Mrs. Davis.

Betty Gilpin — Mrs. Davis

We take a look at the lead actress in a limited/anthology series or TV movie category, which includes Mrs. Davis star Betty Gilpin, who chats with EW critic Kristen Baldwin. Plus, two other shows worth your time and Emmy voters' attention: Pete Davidson's Bupkis, and American Born Chinese.

Morfydd Clark and Ismael Cruz Córdova — The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

We examine the finales of Succession, Barry, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Ted Lasso and break down how those last seasons will factor into the Emmy race. Plus, EW Sr. Writer Devan Coggan chats with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stars Morfydd Clark and Ismael Cruz Córdova.

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear supporting star and Abbott Elementary guest actress, who also co-wrote one of What We Do in the Shadows' funniest season 4 episodes — joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on her meteoric rise over the past couple years and reflects on what The Bear means to her. Plus, Gerrad and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the loaded comedy and drama guest actress and actor categories.

Daniel Radcliffe and Eric Appel — Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story star Daniel Radcliffe and director Eric Appel tell The Awardist about taking on the comedy legend's story with a wonderfully twisted fictionalized biopic. Plus, Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the limited series categories.

Snubs, surprises, and more analysis of the 2023 Emmy nominations

Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill chat via Twitter Space about the 2023 Emmy nominations, breaking down the snubs, surprises, and everything in between. Plus, they offer their hot takes on who will win, and even discuss a few potential 2024 Emmy contenders.

Brett Goldstein — Ted Lasso

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW writer Sydney Bucksbaum break down the biggest story in Hollywood: the actors' strike. We also weigh in on whether Ted Lasso can take the top comedy prize again and who among the cast is most likely to win, and we break down all of those acting nominations for The White Lotus. Plus, two-time Ted Lasso Emmy winner and 2023 nominee Brett Goldstein joins us (interview recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike) to talk about the latest season of that series, including potential spin-offs, his take on Roy and Keeley's split, and more.

Cody Heller — Jury Duty

Will Ted Lasso three-peat as best comedy series Emmy winner or will it be _The Bea_r? Maybe something else, like surprise (and beloved) nominee Jury Duty? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez, and Sr. TV Editor Samantha Highfill debate that category, as well as supporting comedy actor. Plus, Jury Duty showrunner Cody Heller reveals how they were really able to pull off the show's big ruse — and when they thought they had blown it. And we discuss the latest on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, including the now postponed 2023 Emmy Awards.

Niecy-Nash Betts — Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Dahmer star Niecy Nash-Betts breaks down some of her pivotal and heartbreaking moments in the Netflix limited series (in an interview conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike) — plus she explains the leap she made into drama, why she was happy to film Dahmer and Reno 911! at the same time, and more. Plus, we break down the Limited/Anthology Series race, as well as the drama and limited supporting actor and actress categories.

Jessica Chastain — George & Tammy

George & Tammy star Jessica Chastain (in an interview conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTA strike) explains her 10-year journey with the project and reveals the scenes that scared her the most and why she still gets emotional thinking about Tammy Wynette. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the drama and limited series lead actor and actress categories.

Padma Lakshmi — Top Chef and Taste the Nation

Will RuPaul's Drag Race reclaim the reality competition crown or can Survivor or Top Chef win? We break down that category, as well as structured and unstructured reality, and reality/competition host, where our guest, Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi is nominated for her final season. She tells us about saying goodbye, the evolution of the show during her 19 seasons there, and her other nominated series, Taste the Nation.

Craig Mazin — The Last of Us

The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin looks back on the hit first season of the HBO drama starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey — he also dives into some of the show's many Easter eggs and fills us in on where things stand with season 2. Plus, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. Editor Nick Romano break down the chances for The Last of Us and The White Lotus to beat frontrunner Succession.

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