In The Envelope: An Awards Podcast

For a very special discussion of the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards, Backstage is joining forces with Gold Derby! Following the Sept. 20 Jimmy Kimmel–hosted telecast, Jack asks Chris Beachum and Tom O’Neil, both experts from the awards prediction and news site, for their candid analysis of both results and the ceremony itself. Chris Beachum is the Managing Editor of Gold Derby, where he’s hosted thousands of interviews with contenders and advised studios and networks on award campaign strategy. Tom O’Neil is Gold Derby’s Editor, Founder, and President, creating the site in 2000 to give film, TV, theater, and music fanatics a platform to make their own predictions in award races. Chris and Tom join “In the Envelope” to offer insights into the 2020 Emmy Awards’ telling trends: why “Schitt’s Creek” could pull off a historic comedy sweep, how “Succession” compares with other winning drama series, the vote-splitting effect or lack thereof, and more. Plus, all three experts weigh in on their favorite moment from the u