How Many Variety Series Will Win an Emmy This Year?; Also, “Top Chef” Host Kristen Kish How the People Around Her 'Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self'
Summary
Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast analyzes the Emmy race, focusing on the comedy showdown between *Hacks* and *Widows of Bastard Bay* and the limited series battle between *The Bear* and *Dopesick*. Hosts Michael Schneider and Clayton Davis discuss voting trends and campaign events. Later, Jazz Tangcay interviews *Top Chef* host Kristen Kish about her Emmy nomination, hosting journey, and culinary background.
Topics discussed
Intro: Kristen Kish on early cooking memories
Roundtable: Emmy race updates and campaign events
Predictions: The Bear vs. Shogun and acting categories
Analysis: Lead actor surprises and writing/directing picks
Talk shows: Variety series and competition program outlook
Reality TV: Survivor, Top Chef, and historical context
Pluribus cover and directing/writing predictions
Interview: Kristen Kish joins the podcast
Kristen's coffee routine and first cooking memory
Becoming Top Chef host and finding confidence
Overcoming imposter syndrome as a host
Food preferences and allergies on set
Fun facts: Karaoke, piano, and ice cream
Favorite TV shows and life lessons from Top Chef
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