Awards Season

This week on Best Supporting Episode, we're talking all things Venice Film Festival, Madison's loving review of "I Love Boosters", Sam talks "Why Women Kill" and we talk about leaning into Ryan Murphys "The Shards". We also ask the not so hard hitting question- would you kill your twin to win the heart of Orlando Bloom?Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Today on Awards Season, we're talking Emmys! Major possibility of a "Hacks" sweep with its final season, or is the bit hit of the year "Widows Bay" going to take it all? Or will "The Pitt" snatch the awards up? Ponder the possibilities along with us in this Emmy themed ep!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Today on BSE, we remember the legends we lost last week, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Between iconic quotes, being a country star Dolly Parton will always hold her spot in the world of film and music. Tim Curry will forever make us laugh for his comedic roles, and make us hide under the bed in terror from his iconic role as Pennywise the clown. Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome to the pod- Joey Jennings! Our third guest on the pod, this one is a duesy! He's talented, delightful, and is having the time of his life debuting his new solo show "Little Pink Dress" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! We talk his time in Hollywood, making music during Covid, and then creating his new show and what it is like to live your dreams! Tune into this moving, funny, insightful interview wherever you get your podcasts!  .Listen to Joey Jennings music on Spotify!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Best Supporting Episode. Today we remember the powerhouse angel that was Hayden Pannetiere. A legacy on and off screen, she will always be remembered for her talent and spirit. Today we talk about our favorite work of hers and the various charities she advocated for.Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to your favorite film podcast, Awards Season! Today we of course talk a little bit about The Valley (we're haunted by that theme song) and then we dig into actually good things to watch- like our Top 3 favorite films of 2026 so far! Spoiler- neither of us chose The Odyssey and this episode was almost called "Kidnapping by Calypso"Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome BACK to Best Supporting Episode- Episode 2! Today we're talking all things Bravo- Below Deck Med and the terrifying second reunion episode of The Valley. Hey- Luke sucks- and so does everyones outfit! Somehow, we end on a Martian Short movie, but then again, why wouldn't we??Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today, we wade through the waters of Indie Navarettes future, how much we love "Shrinking", why we feel how we feel about The Drama, and then we swap some modern and old school Hollywood scandals!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome to our first EVER side episode! Awards Season presents: Best Supporting Episode! Here we deep dive into pop culture of today, whats the new fave TV show we're binging, and maybe some hot gossip! In this episode we talk 5 Star Weekend, the new Idaho 4 doc, how scary The Valley reunion was, and how Haus of Stassi was even scarier! Someone check on Beau! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome Back to Awards Season! Today we dive into Christoper Nolans "The Odyssey"  We play a game of "Cast or Recast" for each role, we question Calypsos fashion choices, and we ask the big question- did this movie make us feel anything???Plot synopsis courtesy of WikipediaLogo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Yay! It's Emmy nomination day! We do a chat about whos nominated for which category and we still question why "The Bear" is a comedy, but also- how the f*ck is "Margos Got Money Troubles" a comedy?Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today we chat how Jersery Shore is the fabric of American society as we know it today, we do a quick Tonys recap,  and theorize about the Widows Bay finale!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to another Pop Culture Catch Up! Today, we cover The Culture Awards, why we feel how we feel about Megan Stalter, & whose side we're on in the famous Nia and Danny vs Janet debate a la "The Valley"- and other feelings we have about whatevers happening on that show?!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome Back to Awards Season! Today, Sam & Madison go toe to toe in a sequel draft! Trust us, all our picks are better than The Devil Wears Prada 2...Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today we talk about The Devil Wears Prada and...why it is what it is? Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today- surprise- we're talking about how funny Widows Bay is, we do a much-needed therapy deep dive on Part 1 of the Summer House Reunion cast members (why does every man besides KJ and Andy hate women?) and we briefly (for good reason) discuss Scream 7. Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to your favorite film, tv and pop culture podcast- Awards Season! Today, we dive into Widows Bay theories, the upcoming reunion and last ep of Summer House, and our headliner is the new horror film sweeping the nation, Curry Barkers new movie "Obsession." Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back! Today we chat about our fave (or in The Pitts case our LEAST fave) shows and then we talk all things Cannes (KAHN- it does matter!) Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

We celebrate Mothers Day by inviting a woman, friend, wife, teacher and MOTHER to the pod- Kelsey Wilk! We talk about her high school self, our college days together, becoming a teacher, and about our journey and experience of becoming a new mommy! We end the episode chatting about our favorite movies about motherhood! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

We're back, yall! Season 2, Episode 1 is bringing the fun! We have a quick chat about how we feel about the last awards season, we talk "The Drama" controversy, & how god awful "Something Very Bad is Going to Happen"  is- DO NOT WATCH IT! We end on allllll of our opinions on the chaos that is the"Summer House"  debacle & how we are, of course #teamciara forever. Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today we celebrate Pisces season and Sams birthday by reveling in the pure joy of watching Timothy Chalamet biff it so hard, he's now out of an Oscar! We give our final predictions in each category for The Big Kahuna on Sunday- the Oscars!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays ep, the girls chat BAFTA highlights (and serious low points) & how the Actor Awards seem like a real turning point for Oscar wins for some of our favorite films of the year. We joke about what would happen if F1 (vroom, vroom) won Best Picture at the Oscars and ask the hard hitting question- just because you add Sarah Snook to a film or movie, does it make it good?Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays episode, we drink some fresh Haterade (and sadly so) about our long anticipated release of Emerald Fennels new "adaptation" of "Wuthering Heights" We then rehydrate to drink some Haterade on F1, cuz really a best picture Oscar nom??? We quickly move to the recent movies we LOVE including Hedda, Hamnet, and Send Help. Then we dive into some Spirit Award winners and red carpet looks. Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Love is in the air! Today, we talk about a top-tier genre- the romantic comedy! We chat about our top 5 favorites packed with romantic moments, knee slapping laughs, and some tearjerkers along the way. Warning:During recording, we discover the tragic passing of an idol, James Van Der Beek.Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today, we chat about the tragic loss of our idol, Catherine O'Hara and the legacy she leaves behind. We chat Safdie scandal and why its coming front and center now??? We're also talking Traitors, Heated Rivalry, and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We end discussing new movie/show releases like I Like Boosters, The Burbs, and Buddy! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Sure, only in our world is a minisode an hour long- but we just can't help gabbing about this years nominations, yall.  From snubs to surprises and wondering why some movies are nominated for Best Picture, but not Best Director and why Jurassic Park: Rebirth is even AROUND, listen along as we give our thoughts on each category!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to this weeks episode of Awards Season! Today we talk Traitors, we highlight the promising (or not so promising) horror films coming out in 2026. We end the episode with a scandal- the story of Nora Ephron's rise to fame and the secrets she told after being scorned by her husband, Carl Bernstein.Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays episode, we recap the Golden Globes- red carpet and ceremony. We talk wins and snubs and why the Globes are basically.... the worst (but we love it anyway).Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome to 2026! Today we discuss our Top 5 Favorite Films of 2025, what the running theme of it all is, and we discuss our thoughts on whos snatching awards this next Sunday at the Golden Globes!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Happy Holidays! Here is the SECOND part to our Holiday Movie Draft! Get ready for some surprises, some epic steals and for lots of holiday cheer! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

We interrupt our holiday movie draft to give you our thoughts on the Golden Globe Nominations drop! Who was snubbed, who deserved it,... and is Smashing Machine nom worthy or did they simply... pay to play?Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome to Awards Season! In this episode we talk about the days we used to smoke cigarettes, a lil review from Sam about the new rom-com, Eternity, and we chat about the new Luca Guadagnino film After the Hunt. We start our holiday movie draft and end with an epic choice for Team Sam! Will Team Madison ever recover?This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode! See ya next week!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today we discuss Eva Victors film Sorry, Baby and James Sweenys film, Twinless. We chat about the plot points of Sams currently watched Hallmark Christmas movies, and then we get into what we liked (and didn't like) about Wicked: For GoodLogo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to todays episode of Awards Season! Today we talk about what we liked about Frankenstein (spoiler alert, Jacob Elordi is still hot as a corpse) and we herald our favorite films by our favorite woman directors. Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays episode, Madison and Sam discuss All Her Fault, Hunting Wives, Welcome to Derry, how bad Scream 5 is and how legit of a sequel Scream 2 is- which then catapults us into our main discussion today- our favorite college films!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today we discuss why its the year of the goats (the actual animal). Then we chat our Top 5 spooky/scary movie moments! Sam leads the way in the fun, light hearted spooky films, while Madison brings the chills while discussing her top 5 favorite horror movie frights!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Episode 14 of Awards Season! In todays episode we discuss why no one on Love Is Blind is gonna make it, we pay tribute to Diane Keaton, and take a deep dive into the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, One Battle After Another.Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today, we talk about the new "Monster" series and we cover our first scandal- Olivia de Hallivand and Joan Fontaine- two Hollywood legends who were not only lifelong bitter rivals, they were sisters...Research Notes:Vanity Fair: Sister, Sister: Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine’s Lifelong Feud By Hadley Hall Meares Wikipedia: Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Hallivand Stars and Letters blog by Janet Biography. Com: The Lifelong Feud Between the Sisters Olivia de Hallivand and Joan Fontaine By Sarah Kettler Country Living. Com: The Truth Behind Olivia de Hallivand and Joan Fontaines Epic Feud By Maria Carter"Oscar Wars" by Micheal Shulman Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! In todays episode we re-cap our girls trip to Vegas, baby! We chat about the Emmys- red carpet wins and losses and our favorite winners and our favorite upsets! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

This is the second part of our deep dive into the Venice Film Festival 2025! In todays episode, we chat about the red carpet highs and lows and WTFs?! Spoiler alert- theres buttons...Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays epsiode of Awards Season, we talk about Bad Sisters, The Roses, and Unknown Number. We then take a deep dive into The Venice Film Festival, why standing ovations are headline news, and what movies to keep our eyes on as we move into Awards Season!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Summers almost over (we're stoked) so to celebrate we're chatting about our Letterboxd Top 4 Summer movies of all time. Cuz whats the best part of summer? Staying cool inside and watching movies, duh! Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

*CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE PENGUIN AND WEAPONS*Today on Awards Season, Sam and Madison talk about how delulu Jax Taylor is, how much Christian camps suck, why The Penguin SHOULD NOT be called The Penguin, and we discuss the many layers of maybe the best movie of the year, Zach Creggers' new horror film, Weapons.*TRIGGER WARNING**religious trauma*Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

"Gloves are a choice, and you're either committed to that choice, or you're Julianne Moore"- Samantha BurrisLogo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome back to Awards Season! Today, Sam and Madison talk about how dudes be dudeing in Mountainhead, why isn't Sheins collab with Scheana called SHEIN(A), and highlights of The Culture Awards!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

Welcome our first guest to the pod, none other than Lori Burris, Sams mom! Today we stroll down memory lane and discuss Lori's top 4 movies of all time!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

On todays episode of Awards Season, Sam and Madison talk about the unshakable urge to watch Titanic, what a true Zanaic is, prom outfits, why The Aviator and Million Dollar Baby are way worse than Sideways and Eternal Sunshine,  and the 2005 Oscars red carpet!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

IT'S EMMY TIME, BAYBAY!! Today, Sam and Madison discuss Emmy noms- what we agree with, what we're confused by, and why we would want to watch a show called Slow Horses. We also discuss "Opus", "Sullivans Crossing" and Chad Micheal Murray, and Madison's major problem with John Malcovich, facially.Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

In todays episode, Sam and Madison discuss if we've Seen Anything "Good" Lately and our LETTERBOXD TOP 4!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]

You're listening to the FIRST episode of Awards Season! Today, Sam and Madison discuss Oh, Mary!, Dangerous Animals, & the highs and the lows of the 2025 Tonys!Logo created by Sam BurrisSong- "Like and Subscribe" by Semo, courtesy of Artist.IOIntro created by Madison MabbottPlease follow us on Instagram- @awardsseasonpodEmail us- [email protected]