On this week’s edition of the Water Cooler Podcast, the three M’s are finally back together again after weeks of Emmy and festival-related delays. So, what did they see at the Telluride Film Festival (Clarence) and at the Toronto International Film Festival (Joey and Megan)? What films stood out or disappointed? Which celebs were in attendance? We run down our experiences and share notes on overlapping films.

As always, we close with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

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On this week’s edition of the Water Cooler Podcast, Megan and Joey are joined by Jalal Haddad to wrap up the 2022 Emmy Award season. Now, typically, the first post-Emmys podcast involves all of Team ADTV, but we had a mixture of miscommunication and scheduling issues. Not to worry, we’ll pull together a full team podcast very soon! Meanwhile, Joey, Megan, and Jalal quickly run through the 2022 Emmy Awards ceremony: the good, the bad, and the very ugly.

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Over the weekend, the Creative Arts Emmys were announced in two separate ceremonies (remember…the Television Academy hands out approximately 24,382 awards), and there were some surprises along the way. Jalal Haddad joins Joey Moser at the Water Cooler for a relaxed chat about where this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards stand.

Ted Lasso, the reigning Comedy Series contender, went home empty-handed at this year’s ceremony, but does that signal that the Apple series will have a bad night on Monday? Does HBO’s Euphoria pose a threat to fellow HBO juggernaut, Succession? Is Squid Game a dark horse to win?

After we briefly chat about reactions to the Creative Arts, Jalal and I dive into a loose conversation in terms of predictions. There is a lot of agreement on winners, but some big differences.

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We have a busy season ahead of us. Next week marks the start of the 2023 Oscar season with start of the Venice and Telluride film festivals. The 2022 Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies also happen over two nights. Then, a breather until the Toronto International Film Festival and the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards carry us into mid-September. So, this week, we’re putting our feet up and returning to an old favorite. We return to the Fantasy Oscar Draft between Megan, Joey, and Clarence. Is this the year that Megan finally takes home the gold?

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Monday, August 22, marks the end of the 2022 Emmy Phase 2 voting window. To celebrate, Megan and Joey face off against each other in our first “Emmy Jeopardy” competition! You have two ways to enjoy this. First, we’ve provided a video version of the podcast so that you can follow the jeopardy board along with Joey and Megan. Second, we’re also including the regular audio version on our podcast feed for those of you who listen on your commute.

We close the podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

Remember to vote in the 2022 Awards Daily Cooler Awards before the window closes at 11pm ET Monday night! The link is available at Awards Daily TV.

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This week, as Megan flies back from attending the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards, we’re joined at the Water Cooler by Dr. Jason Jackson. Not only is he a doctor, but he’s also the husband of our very own Joey Moser. We’ve asked Jason to join us to discuss AppleTV+’s Five Days at Memorial. Documenting the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and its unbelievable aftermath, this limited series stars Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, and a host of strong actors in a story that examines all aspects of the tragedy. But how does John Ridley and Carlton Cuse’s series weigh against real-world hospital practices and procedures? Dr. Jackson weighs in on both the medial and entertainment value.

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Megan’s back at the Water Cooler just in time for another one of our very favorite episodes. We break down the nominees for Emmy’s Main Title Design category. We’ve been fascinated with this category, even before Stranger Things knocked us all off our feet with a completely unexpected win. Here, we look at each nominee: their merits, their chances of winning, and our personal favorites. It’s a fun conversation that you won’t want to miss!

But first, there’s been a lot of drama out there this week. No, we’re not talking about a new season of Succession. First up, what happened at the hotly anticipated HBO Max presentation last week? What will it look like next year when it merges with Discovery+? Will HBO take away one of the most beloved streaming services out there? And then, the Television Critics Association threw the Emmy season a huge curveball by broadly embracing Abbott Elementary with four wins. Does this make it Emmy’s front runner?

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Megan’s taking off this week, so ADTV’s own Jalal Haddad joins the Water Cooler Gang in this week’s podcast. We dive into Jordan Peele’s latest comedy/horror/sci-fi mashup Nope, starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, and Steven Yeun. Then, FX/Hulu’s surprise hit The Bear captivated audiences, including many within the Film Twitter community. Why has this Chicago-set series struck such a nerve? Will it strike a similar nerve with the Television Academy next year?

But first, we take a look at the current Emmy landscape and see what, if any, surprises remain. The Television Academy starts voting next week, but it feels that many categories are already all sewed up. Until they’re not…

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We’re back to normal business this week after last week’s fun 2022 Emmy overview with the full ADTV team. So, now, we’re finally getting around to a much-delayed yearly podcast: the Best of 2022 TV at the Halfway Mark. Plus, as an added bonus, we’ve decided to reveal the nominees for the 2022 Cooler Awards right here on the Water Cooler Podcast! Our wonderful, loyal listeners will be the first to hear the nominees as decided by readers and staff of Awards Daily. Don’t miss the big surprises!

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Nominations for the 74th Annual Emmy Awards dropped today, and Team ADTV assembles to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly. HBO’s Succession led the pack with a huge 25 nominations. AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso and HBO’s The White Lotus followed with 20 nominations.  What surprises did we encounter? What were the most egregious omissions? Which series and actors appear poised for a win next September? We talk about everything Emmy related this week at the Water Cooler.

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