Best Don Kali Podcasts (2024)

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Fellow Travelers stars Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, Reality category winner predictions 1:12:16

2h ago1:12:16

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Fellow Travelers stars and Emmy nominees Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the scenes they were most nervous to film and the emotional complexities of their characters' decades-long journeys. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the announcement of Eugene and Dan Levy as Emmys hosts, break dow…

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True Detective stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, plus Limited Series winner predictions 57:12

8h ago57:12

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True Detective: Night Country Emmy nominees Jodie Foster and Kali Reis chat with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin about their difficult shoot — including cold conditions and complex characters. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez break down the Limited/Anthology Series categories and offer their winner predictions. And …

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Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph, inside the guest actor and actress categories 1:07:02

16d ago1:07:02

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy in 2022 for Abbott Elementary and earned her third nomination this year, joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a look back at some of her biggest moments in season 3 — from discovering Barbara's petty side to that Mother's Day episode and her unforgettable line delivery. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin …

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Hacks stars Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson, who will win the Comedy categories 1:08:10

12d ago1:08:10

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Jean Smart, who's already won two Emmys for her work on Hacks, and her TV daughter Kaitlin Olson, who earned her second nomination for the series, chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall and reflect on their mother/daughter relationship on season 3 of the Max comedy — from that roast where daughter DJ stole the show with her catchphrase "What a c---" t…

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The Crown Emmy nominee Elizabeth Debicki, drama winner predictions 1:01:27

21d ago1:01:27

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Elizabeth Debicki just scored her second Emmy nomination for her performance as Princess Diana on The Crown — she joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the daunting task of playing the beloved, late royal, what she thought about those 'Ghost Diana' reports, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Outstanding…

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Emmy nomination snubs and surprises, plus nominees Nava Mau and Kali Reis 43:13

1M ago43:13

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The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down the top contenders, as well as the snubs (I'm a Virgo! Devery Jacobs!) and surprises (The Traitors! Reservation Dogs!). Plus, Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis join us during our live X…

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Final predictions for 2024 Emmy nominations 36:58

1M ago36:58

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Will The Bear dominate? Can The Morning Show land its first Best Drama Series nomination? Will Reservation Dogs FINALLY make the cut for its final season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin run through the major categories and offer up final predictions for the 2024 Emmy nominations, which will be announced July 17. Learn mo…

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Jerrod Carmichael, winners of Reality TV critics' awards, more 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

The Critics Choice Association revealed its winners for the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards — we break down what it could mean for shows including 'The Traitors' and its host Alan Cumming. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about his provocative series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Learn more abou…

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I'm a Virgo star Jharrel Jerome, Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and co-creator Francesca Sloane 1:32:48

3M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

After winning the Lead Actor in a Limited Series Emmy in 2019, Jharrel Jerome is in consideration again, this time for Lead Comedy Actor for I'm a Virgo — EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with the actor about his work in that series. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine and series co-creator/showrunner Franc…

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Ep. 78: Speaking of Rape w/Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen 50:17

3M ago50:17

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Episode Summary: [TW: sexual assault and sexual harm language] I am joined today by Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen to speak about the unspeakable. A theologian and Episcopal priest focusing on pastoral approaches to trauma, Hansen addresses the persistent crisis of sexual harm in the U.S., and the “haunting silence” of survivors. Why do most vic…

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SNL guest host and Loot star Maya Rudolph, The Gilded Age's Carrie Coon 1:18:00

3M ago1:18:00

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She told us to call her "Mother" in her Saturday Night Live host monologue, and who are we to say no? Maya Rudolph joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a chat about her return to Studio 8H and her starring role on the comedy series Loot. Plus, EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin chats with The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon. And EW Sr. TV Editor Samantha High…

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Tony Award nominees roundtable 1:18:59

3M ago1:18:59

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DESCRIPTION: With the Tony Awards quickly approaching, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker chats with nominees Shaina Taub (Suffs), Shoshana Bean (Hell's Kitchen), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Amy Ryan (Doubt), and Sarah Pidgeon (Stereophonic), for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation about the bigge…

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Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, plus One Day's Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod 1:39:24

3M ago1:39:24

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Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin shares their underdog picks for the shows and performances they think should be on Emmy voters' radars, including comedy, drama, limited, and reality series. Plus, Gerrad chats with Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti, as well as One Day stars Leo Woodall and Ambika M…

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Ep. 77: And Justice For All w/Kalie May Hargrove 37:06

3M ago37:06

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Episode Summary: Liberation theology is a theological movement that emerged primarily in Latin America in the late 20th century, although its principles and ideas have influenced theological discourse worldwide for millennia. It seeks to address the social, economic, sexual, gendered, and political oppression experienced by marginalized and disadva…

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Shōgun moves to drama, plus Reservation Dogs star Devery Jacobs 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her sl…

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Slow Horses star Gary Oldman, plus the shows and actors who SHOULD be nominated 54:08

4M ago54:08

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We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus,…

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Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning, plus reality nominee predictions 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

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Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want…

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Ep. 76: FKD Up By Faith w/Jude Mills and Gary Alan Taylor 50:29

4M ago50:29

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Episode Summary: In this unique, collaborative episode of Holy Heretics, I chat with Jude Mills, the creator of the FKD Up By Faith podcast. Jude created the FKD Up By Faith podcast for individuals harmed by religious fundamentalism. She hails from the Southeast of England, and is using her podcast to fuel her scholarly work at the University of Ke…

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Comedy and drama guest-actor nominee predictions, plus Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai 51:53

4M ago51:53

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The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada a…

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Supporting actor and actress nomination predictions, plus Ripley star Andrew Scott 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

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With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer…

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Ep. 75: Faith and Mental Illness: What I’ve Seen in Dark Places w/Anna Gazmarian 36:45

4M ago36:45

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Episode Summary: (CW): Mental Illness, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, and Anxiety) Anna Gazmarian’s new book Devout: A Memoir of Doubt, investigates the overlapping complexities of religious faith, mental illness, and doubt. If you grew up in religiously conservative spaces, odds are you either never talked about mental illness or you were made to …

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Nomination predictions for lead acting categories, plus Girls5eva star Paula Pell 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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With Succession, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other contenders out of the race this year, the race is truly on for the drama and comedy acting categories — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals her (current) predictions for nominations in the lead acting categories for drama, comedy, and limited…

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Why Ayo Edebiri is making the switch from supporting to lead, plus We Were the Lucky Ones star Joey King 49:46

5M ago49:46

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The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is making the jump from supporting to lead, and some limited series may switch to drama — we break down how all of that could impact the 2024 Emmys race. Plus, how Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr. could win Oscars and Emmys in the same year. We Were the Lucky One star Joey King chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about th…

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Ep. 74: My Life and Faith After Evangelicalism w/Jonathan Merritt 49:11

5M ago49:11

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Episode Summary: Interviewing Jonathan Merritt felt like having a conversation with myself. His journey out of white evangelical subculture is an almost mirror-image of my journey. My guess is, you’ll find a lot of correlation as well. Jonathan was a card-carrying evangelical who left his Southern roots and evangelical home to find faith, family, a…

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Top drama, comedy, limited series contenders, plus Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez 59:09

5M ago59:09

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We're kicking off the 2024 Emmys season with our thoughts on likely nominees for Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited/Anthology Series — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin break down the top contenders. Plus, Gerrad chats with Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, stars of the hit TV movie and contender Red, White & …

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The time machine of tradition with Brìghde Chaimbeul, Sam Amidon, Linda Buckley and Rhodri Davies 31:36

5M ago31:36

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Brìghde Chaimbeul, Rhodri Davies, Sam Amidon and Linda Buckley discuss the roles of tradition and place in music, and what they might think about when performing. Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Gaelic musician, composer and bagpipe player. Her music stems from traditional Gaelic material, particularly sourced from archival recordings, of songs, stories and…

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The Awardist starts Emmys coverage April 4th, 2024 1:04

5M ago1:04

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Don’t touch that dial, it’s Emmys Season on The Awardist! With the dazzling Oscars season behind us, we are now turning our attention to smaller screens to track which shows are headed to the podium and which shows stopped us in our tracks. Join Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly’s Executive editor and EW’s tv-obsessed staffers every Thursday starti…

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Limitations are limitless, with Caterina Barbieri, Kali Malone, Moritz Von Oswald and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe 30:20

5M ago30:20

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Caterina Barbieri, Kali Malone, Moritz Von Oswald and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe discuss the role limitations play in the creative process, and whether they can be a source for creativity, if working with limitations helps sharpen one’s aesthetics and define one’s unique artistic voice, and whether human imagination needs limits to become limitless. C…

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Everything's a drum with Ane Brun, Amelia Meath and Linden Jay 25:50

6M ago25:50

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Ane Brun, Linden Jay and Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath discuss collaboration, navigating between genres and lyrical inspirations. Ane Brun is a musician hailing from Norway but based in Sweden, who also runs the label Balloon Ranger. Her music is rooted in folk pop and she's released 11 studio albums; her most recent is Portrayals, which came out last…

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