Predicting The Most Unpredictable Races at This Year’s Emmys
Sep 3, 2026 · 48m
Summary
Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross, joined by Hillary Busis, preview the upcoming Emmys with predictions for top categories like Comedy and Drama Series. They analyze voting mechanics and debate contenders such as *Hacks*, *The Bear*, and *Pluribus*, while sharing underdog picks for Lisa Kudrow and *Summer House*. The episode also covers recent film festival news, including first looks at *The Instigators* and *A Talent for Murder*, and discusses the release of *Coyote vs. Acme*.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Quince, Propel, and Indeed
Intro, Telluride Festival, and Movie News
Emmy Predictions Intro and Voting Rules
Lead Actor in a Drama Predictions
Lead Actress in a Comedy Predictions
Lead Actress in a Drama Predictions
Outstanding Drama Series Predictions
Outstanding Comedy Series Predictions
Outstanding Drama Series Deep Dive
Personal Emmy Wishes and Reality TV
Wonder Man and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Emmy Show Hopes and Host Concerns
Outro and Other Podcast Promos
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