Awards Magnet by Gold Derby

<p>Awards Magnet, a Gold Derby podcast, is your No. 1 source for expert predictions, interviews with celebrity contenders throughout Oscar and Emmy seasons, and curated news analysis. Subscribe to Awards Magnet for weekly episodes and listen to what the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/28/arts/hollywood-awards-season-podcasts.html">called</a> one of the five best podcasts for Hollywood's awards season. Please email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:slugfests@goldderby.com">slugfests@goldderby.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p>

Natalie Portman and Ugo Bienvenu discuss their 'extraordinary' animated Oscar contender 'Arco'

20 years after her last 'Star Wars' movie, Portman gets to voice a droid for the first time in her career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-14
28:58

Awards Magnet: Slacker, no more — Richard Linklater is back with two 2026 Oscar contenders 'Blue Moon' and 'Nouvelle Vague'

The Austin auteur talks reuniting with Ethan Hawke for the first time in 10 years and bringing a slice French movie history to life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07
26:29

Holy Gothams, Batman! Our picks and predictions for the season's first awards ceremony

One Battle After Another leads the Gotham nods — but don't expect an Oscar-like sweep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31
34:38

Pundits Face-Off: Oscar expert Cole Jaeger shares his early picks with Gold Derby

Which narrative will resonate most with voters — Paul Thomas Anderson is overdue or 'Wicked 2' is the new 'Lord of the Rings'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-30
40:53

Scott Cooper talks his buzzy Boss biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

The writer/director reveals how he cast Oscar hopeful Jeremy Allen White as the New Jersey rocker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24
35:17

Who's up and who's down after the New York Film Festival

'Marty Supreme' took the Big Apple by storm, but 'Anemone' and 'A House of Dynamite' had chillier receptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
39:24

Derek Cianfrance raises the roof on 'Roofman'

The 'Blue Valentine' director takes a crowdpleasing turn into 'Jerry Maguire' territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
44:38

'The Smashing Machine' vs. 'Christy': Which fight movie will be an Oscar K.O.?

Dwayne Johnson and Sydney Sweeney are throwing hands for acting honors this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-03
39:58

Full 'Battle' Rattle: Take a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's Best Picture frontrunner

Gold Derby editors break down 'One Battle After Another' and its Oscar chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
49:54

Who's up and who's down in the Oscar race after the big three fall film festivals

Gold Derby editors take stock of the first wave of Oscar contenders with Venice, Telluride and Toronto in the rearview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-19
32:11

Awards Magnet: Oh, what an (Emmy) night

From Jeff Hiller to 'The Pitt,' Gold Derby editors look back on a surprise-filled awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-15
31:42

Awards Magnet: Our final Emmy predictions

Your friendly Gold Derby editors make their final picks for what's going to win on Emmy night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-12
53:20

Awards Magnet: Venice, Telluride and Toronto — oh my!

Hit the road with the Gold Derby editors as they sample the cinematic wares at the first three major fall film festivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-05
32:00

Awards Magnet: The fall film festivals strike back

A look ahead at the fall schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-29
35:33

Awards Magnet: Emmy contenders to voters — 'We're doing it live!'

The Awards Magnet crew breaks down the impact of live FYC events like Televerse and predicts SNL50 wins and losses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-22
39:07

Awards Magnet: What happened to 'Presumed Innocent's' Emmy hopes?

The gang sits down to discuss Limited Series chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-15
31:52

'Awards Magnet': Why 'The Studio' has the edge over 'Hacks' for Best Comedy Series at the 2025 Emmys

A new Gold Derby editor makes her grand first appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-08
35:23

'Awards Magnet'- Kathy vs. Britt, Noah vs. Adam, and all the drama over drama — including casting!

Our Senior Editors Marcus James Dixon and Denton Davidson discuss the most recent odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-01
33:12

Breaking down the big post-Emmy nominations narratives, from 'Hacks' vs. 'The Studio' to 'The Pitt' vs. 'Severance'

On this episode we discuss the main Emmy races and what that means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-25
37:27

Our Instant 2025 Emmy Reactions

Deputy Editor Ethan Alter is joined by Senior Editors Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon to discuss the snubs and surprises of the 2025 Emmy Nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-16
27:30

Jorah the Andal

This is a REALLY old episode! What's it doing here?

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