

Prestige Junkie
TheAnkler.com
A weekly podcast hosted by The Ankler's awards editor Katey Rich, featuring lively and endlessly curious discussion of the film and television awards races and the business that surrounds them. Episodes will also include interviews with top awards contenders and the major players in the races that make Hollywood run.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 2min
Sundance's Signs of Life For Indie Film, Plus Maggie Kang on Her K-Pop Demon Hunters Wild Ride
Mike Hogan joins Katey and Chris to talk about the surprising optimism he found on the ground at Sundance, plus some of the festival's buzziest titles like I Want Your Sex and Josephine. Then, K-Pop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang looks back at the tiny details she fought hard to include in the breakout film, and how she and her collaborators kept reminding themselves to make a film that was both heartfelt and "kind of stupid."
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Jan 28, 2026 • 38min
Oscar Instagram Wars, The Sinners Surge, and the Latest From Sundance
Alison Brower, executive editor at The Ankler reporting from Sundance, gives on-the-ground takes. She covers starry screenings, bidding buzz for films like The Invite, and intense crowd reactions. Conversations touch on grassroots momentum for Sinners, viral Oscar-era social media moments, and how festival politics and energy are shaping awards season.

Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 19min
Our Final Oscar Nomination Predictions
Katey and Chris Rosen share their Oscar predictions in 21 categories (everything except the shorts), try to see the surprises coming, and admit that in some categories — we’re looking at you, best supporting actress— a surprise is basically guaranteed.
Join us live on Substack or The Ankler’s YouTube page to watch the nominations announcement live on Thursday morning!
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Chapters:
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:49 BEST CASTING
00:07:53 BEST ORIGINAL SONG
00:12:11 BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
00:14:49 BEST SOUND
00:16:58 BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
00:19:55 BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
00:22:58 BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
00:26:12 BEST COSTUME DESIGN
00:28:23 BEST FILM EDITING
00:30:21 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
00:34:42 BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
00:37:24 BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
00:40:08 BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
00:42:44 BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
00:45:52 BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
00:48:25 BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
00:52:32 BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
00:57:20 BEST ACTOR
01:02:05 BEST ACTRESS
01:05:26 BEST DIRECTOR
01:09:09 BEST PICTURE

Jan 14, 2026 • 40min
The Golden Globes Winners and What They Mean
The morning after the Golden Globes brings a lively discussion about major winners and surprising moments. The hosts reflect on a quieter political tone in acceptance speeches and the balance between ethical concerns and the allure of spectacle. They debate the best picture race, highlighting contenders like 'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet'. Plus, there's buzz around Timothée Chalamet's Best Actor chances and the impact of awards campaigning on film recognition. Tune in for insights on who gained momentum and what’s next for Oscar nominations!

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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 7min
Critics Choice Winners and the Wild Awards Week Ahead, Plus Michael B. Jordan on His Sinners Double Act
Join Michael B. Jordan, a celebrated actor and filmmaker known for his collaborations with Ryan Coogler, as he delves into his dual twin roles in Sinners. He shares insights on preparing for such distinct characters and the importance of collaboration with co-stars. Michael also reflects on his journey in directing while promoting Sinners, highlighting the challenges and rewards of balancing both roles. A passionate advocate for original IP in cinema, he hopes to inspire studios to take risks on unique stories.

Jan 3, 2026 • 38min
Amanda Seyfried and Mona Fastvold’s Fearless Collaboration on The Testament of Ann Lee
The star and director/co-writer of the bold new musical join Katey to talk about how they built the initial bond that got them through the challenges— both expected and not— of ambitious indie film production.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 27min
Our Top 10 Films of the Year, Plus Amy Madigan on How Weapons' Aunt Gladys Set Her Free
Richard Rushfield and Christopher Rosen join Katey to share their top 10 films of the year, a countdown that ranges from animated blockbusters to underseen indies to, yes, some major Oscar contenders. Then, Katey talks to Amy Madigan about her transformative turn as Aunt Gladys in Weapons, how she convinced the child actors she worked with on set not to be scared of her, and how she's handling this major moment in what's already been a thrilling decades-long career.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 1h
An Awards Season Year in Review, Plus Renate Reinsve on the Emotional Wallop of Sentimental Value
Tyler Coates joins Katey to look back at the year in awards news, including the blockbuster deal between the Oscars and YouTube. Then Katey talks to Sentimental Value star Renate Reinsve about her reunion with director Joachim Trier, why she cried the first time she even knew the story behind the film, and what happened after The Worst Person in the World made her an international star seemingly overnight.
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Dec 20, 2025 • 24min
Noah Baumbach on the Surprising Similarities Between Barbie and Jay Kelly
The director and co-writer of Jay Kelly joins Katey to talk about how the challenging production of White Noise led him to this story, and a new collaborator in Emily Mortimer. Plus, he loves shooting on soundstages, his own weird experiences at film festivals, and why Laura Dern in this movie leaves you wanting more.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 19min
Bonus Emergency Episode: The Oscars Go to YouTube, with Natalie Jarvey
Katey and Natalie Jarvey, the author of the Like and Subscribe newsletter, gathered on Substack Live to discuss why the Academy struck a deal with YouTube to air the Oscars, who might win the most in this deal, and what kind of changes we might expect for the Oscars going forward.
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