Every 2024 Oscars episode of' The Awardist' podcast: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Lily Gladstone, more

The 2024 Oscar season is stacked with outstanding films ... so we've tried to cut through the clutter on The Awardist podcast with expert awards analysis on the many ceremonies — most of which are comprised of different voting bodies — to narrow in on how those will impact the Oscars race.

We've also spoken with some of the hottest contenders with in-depth conversations about their movies and characters, including Killers of the Flower Moon stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, The Color Purple producer Oprah Winfrey and star Fantasia Barrino, Anatomy of a Fall's Sandra Hüller, Past Lives star Greta Lee, and more.

Below, you can listen to each episode of the 2024 Oscars season of The Awardist podcast. And be sure to check back as new episodes go live every Thursday.

Sandra Hüller — Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest

We kick off the new season of The Awardist by breaking down the fall festivals and discussing the early Oscar frontrunners to emerge from Telluride, Venice, and Toronto — from Poor Things and The Holdovers to American Fiction and Priscilla. Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi and sr. writer Maureen Lee Lenker to take stock of the current state of the race. Plus, Gerrad chats with Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest star Sandra Hüller about her two very different performances this season.

Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and more — Barbie

After it's record-breaking, $1-billion-plus worldwide run, we are looking back on Barbie's success this summer and our Around the Table interview with director/co-writer Greta Gerwig, and stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, and Michael Cera. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW's resident Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down the movie's Oscar chances and which categories we think they'll be nominees.

Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, and more — Oppenheimer

Outside of The Dark Knight and The Dark Night Rises, Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan's biggest movie — not to mention one of his best-reviewed and most ambitious. We look back on the movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called "father of the atomic bomb," with Nolan and stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr., who gathered prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike for EW's Around the Table video series. Plus, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez and Awardist host Gerrad Hall break down the movie's potential Oscar nominations, which could come close to breaking a record.

Sofia Coppola, Cailee Spaeny, and Jacob Elordi — Priscilla

Inside the debate over Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon — should it have centered more on Osage people or is its focus on those who murdered them for their money and land justified? Plus, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi reveals which categories he thinks the movie will score nominations. And we chat with Priscilla director Sofia Coppola and stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi about their movie that takes audiences inside the sometimes dark relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley.

Peter Sohn — Elemental

Disney-Pixar's Elemental was a surprise box office hit this summer, rising from the ashes of a disappointing opening weekend — Awardist host Gerrad Hall talks to the movie's director, Peter Sohn, about the movie's reception and complicated road to theaters. And EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi breaks down its chances for an Oscar nomination. Plus, Venice's best actor winner Peter Sarsgaard is now officially in the race with Memory, which just got distribution and will be released in December — we analyze how it could shake things up. And we discuss whether Annette Bening can score her fifth best actress nom for Nyad.

Inside the Supporting Actress race

This year's supporting actress race is a loaded one: Does Oppenheimer's Emily Blunt have the staying power to land her first nomination? Will The Color Purple score two noms with Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson? Will Da'Vine Joy Randolph's understated and emotionally raw performance in The Holdovers take her to the Oscars? Will Julianne Moore add to her list of noms for May December? EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi breaks down the action with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, thoughts on this year's long movie runtimes, and a look at the many contenders still to come. And EW sr. writer Devan Coggan takes us behind the scenes of the cover shoot for The Iron Claw, which is hoping to enter the ring this awards season.

Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio — Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone reflect on their experience making Martin Scorsese's epic about the Osage Reign of Terror in 1920s Oklahoma. Plus, EW writer Lauren Huff joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss Jimmy Kimmel's return as Oscars host, how tributes from film festivals and awards bodies factor into campaigns, and audience reaction to Emerald Fennell's new film Saltburn.

Greta Lee — Past Lives

First reactions from The Color Purple are declaring it a serious contender — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez share their thoughts on the movie and who stands the best chance for nominations. Plus, the Best Actress race is a heated contest, with a dozen serious contenders — we discuss whether the Academy should expand the category to include more nominees. And Past Lives star Greta Lee chats with Gerrad about her emotional performance that could land her a Best Actress nomination.

Emerald Fennell — Saltburn

It's one of the most buzzed-about movies of Fall, but will Saltburn's shocking moments be too much for Oscar voters or will they appreciate the story's emotional complexity and focus on obsession, desire, and deception? We break down which categories Emerald Fennell's movie should and could get nominated, including the Best Director race. Awardist host Gerrad Hall also chats with Fennell about her second feature, starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. Plus, post-Gotham Awards analysis and who stands the gain the most from their win.

Yorgos Lanthimos — Poor Things

A handful of movies are making recent leaps ahead in the 2024 Oscars race including Killers of the Flower Moon — along with its director, Martin Scorsese, and star Lily Gladstone — as well as May December supporting star Charles Melton, The Holdovers supporting star Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and All of Us Strangers. We analyze their latest wins and honors. Plus, American Fiction, May December, and Past Lives lead Film Independent's Spirit Awards nominations — we discuss how those could influence Oscar voters. And we sit down with Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos for an in-depth conversation about his latest movie, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.

Cord Jefferson — American Fiction; Ava DuVernay — Origin

We break down the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards and what it means for lead nominees Barbie and Oppenheimer, and whether Killers of the Flower Moon will come out on top. Plus, we sit down with American Fiction writer and director Cord Jefferson, as well as Origin writer and director Ava DuVernay.

Oprah Winfrey and Fantasia Barrino — The Color Purple

The one and only Oprah Winfrey sits down with The Awardist for an in-depth chat about the new musical movie version of The Color Purple, which she produces, alongside star Fantasia Barrino, who previously starred in the Broadway version. Plus, we break down the Critics Choice Award nominations, where Barbie dominated with 18 total, and we analyze Ryan Gosling's unexpected awards run for his stellar performance as that movie's Ken.

Carey Mulligan — Maestro; Charles Melton — May December

Will Carey Mulligan or Lily Gladstone win Best Drama Actress? Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, or Fantasia Barrino for Musical or Comedy Actress? And can anyone beat Maestro's Bradley Cooper? We break down the categories we're most excited about at this weekend's Golden Globes. And EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi shares his updated Oscar nomination predictions. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with Maestro star Mulligan, as well as May December's Charles Melton.

Andrew Scott — All of Us Strangers

Four months later...the 2023 Emmys will finally be handed out. EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for who she thinks will and should win in the major categories. Plus, our theories about why ratings for the Golden Globes were up and thoughts on Jo Koy's hosting job. And Awardist host Gerrad Hall sits down with former 'Hot Priest' Andrew Scott, who turns in a deeply emotional and profound performance in All of Us Strangers, his highest profile role to date.

Oscar nomination predictions, plus analysis of SAG nominations and CCA wins

Fresh off the SAG Awards nominations and Critics Choice Awards ceremony, EW awards expert Joey Nolfi and Awardist host Gerrad Hall analyze how those will impact the race, and Joey offers his Oscar nomination predictions for Picture, Director, Actress, Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Animated Feature, and Song.

Oscar nomination reactions, including Barbie snubs and other surprises

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the 2024 Oscar nominations in a live X Space, analyzing the biggest snubs — Barbie director Greta Gerwig, Barbie star Margot Robbie, Killers of the Flower Moon star Leonardo DiCaprio, and more — and surprises — Barbie star America Ferrera, American Fiction star Sterling K. Brown.

The discourse over Barbie snubs, updated Oscar winner predictions

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi do a deep-dive into the discourse surrounding Best Director and Best Actress snubs for Barbie's Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, and why it points to a more complex issue within the minds of Academy voters. Plus, Joey offers his Oscar winner predictions for Best Picture, Director, and the four acting categories.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph — The Holdovers

Will Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, or perhaps someone else be the big winner at the 66th Grammy Awards? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Music Editor Jason Lamphier break down the top categories and offer predictions for who should and will win. Plus, Gerrad chats with The Holdovers Oscar nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her quietly devastating performance in that film, for which she has dominated awards season.

Colman Domingo — Rustin

From Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell to Fantasia's Tina Turner tribute and Taylor Swift's big win, we recap highlights of the 2024 Grammys and discuss what Billie Eilish and Finneas' two wins for their Barbie song "What Was I Made For?" mean for their Oscar hopes. Plus, we talk to Rustin star and Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo about his performance at gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, as well as his upcoming roles as Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson and Nat King Cole, the latter of which a movie that he is also writing and directing.

Paul Giamatti — The Holdovers

The Holdovers star and Best Actor nominee Paul Giamatti chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, our thoughts on odds for that movie and whether it could pull off an upset over current presumed winner Oppenheimer, inside the Oscar nominees luncheon where Ryan Gosling and Messi, the dog from Anatomy of a Fall, were the big attractions, and which categories we'd love to see a surprise winner on Oscar Sunday.

Celine Song — Past Lives

Unlike the 2023 BAFTA Awards, where none of the winners went on to win Oscars, this year's ceremony awarded many of the names we've heard all season — but Best Actor still remains a tight race between Cillian Murphy, who won the BAFTA, and Paul Giamatti, who's won many other precursors. We preview the SAG Awards and offer predictions for the main categories. Plus, Past Lives writer and director Celine Song, Oscar-nominated for her original screenplay, chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her directorial debut and how her decisions behind the camera worked in service of her script, inspired by her own life.

Final Oscar winner predictions, results of our anonymous voter ballot

The time has come — EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi offers his final predictions for who will win at the 96th Academy Awards. He also shares insights into our annual secret ballot, where four anonymous voters (a director, writer, actress, and marketer) share their picks and why they voted (or didn't) for someone.

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