Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2025 Emmy Nominations (with Myles McNutt)

Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2025 Emmy Nominations (with Myles McNutt)

Author: Decoding TV July 15, 2025 Duration: 54:04

In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy nominations (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here).

Which shows came away with some of the biggest nominations? Why do the “Guest Actor” categories continue to be a travesty? What were the biggest snubs? And was this overall a shameful year for the Emmys or did we experience less shame? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

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