Inside the 2025 Emmy Nominations with Jacqueline Coley of Rotten Tomatoes

Who got snubbed? Who surprised us? And is The Bear even a comedy? (We still don’t know.)In this star-studded 2025 Emmy Awards nominations breakdown, Kyle McMahon welcomes back Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to unpack the chaos, controversy and comedy of the 2025 Emmy nominations. From shocking shutouts (Squid Game & House of the Dragon, we’re looking at you) to Apple TV+’s quiet domination (Severance, The Studio, Shrinking), this episode dives deep into the biggest trends, breakout hits and Emmy dark horses.💥 Topics we tackle:Why Sterling K. Brown is Emmy catnip (and yes, we said that)The Severance glow-up nobody saw comingWhite Lotus vs The Pit — which prestige drama will reign?The Bear’s identity crisis: Is it comedy, trauma, or both?Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, and other comedy heavyweightsApple TV+ as the new HBO? Kyle has thoughts™International contenders, streaming shakeups, and Emmy category chaosAnd yes, Kyle forgets about Adolescence until the very end and then has an existential moment about how good it is.If you’re an Emmy junkie, pop culture nerd, or just here for the hot takes, this episode has it all — smart commentary, industry insights, and at least three times where Kyle and Jacqueline try not to spiral over TV politics.Don’t miss:Kyle’s mini-rant about Pedro PascalJacqueline’s Emmy predictions (feast or famine incoming!)The best hour of television Kyle’s ever seen (spoiler: it involves Adolescence)🔗 LISTEN NOW and subscribe for more celebrity interviews, streaming breakdowns, and your weekly dose of pop culture goodness.Follow Jacqueline Coley everywhere, like on her Instagarm!📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives!🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here!📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here!--------------------------Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here!--------------------------Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.comWatch celebrity interviews at Pop Culture Weekly's YouTube!Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.comGet Social with Kyle on:Kyle McMahon FacebookKyle McMahon InstagramKyle McMahon TikTok Pop Culture Weekly YouTubeKyle McMahon Website