AWARDS SEASON IS BACK! Pod favs Severance, The White Lotus, and The Studio have been honored for Emmy nominations this year. But before G+J dive into the noms, they discuss the Labubu craze, the new trailer for Stranger Things’ final season, and the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike for voice actors! Who will take the early lead in this year’s award season competition??

What’s Good:

Geoff: Good Hang: Cole Escola (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts)

Justin: WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Sony) (Amazon)

Links:

Stranger Things 5 | Official Teaser (YouTube)

Labubu Fans Can Now Order Tiny Couture Wedding Dresses for Their Monsters (People)

The hottest party in New York right now? Labubu raves (Gothamist)

This $30 Labubu doll became an international status symbol—it brought in $423 million for its company last year (CNBC)

Video Game Actors Contract Ratified (Variety)

Here are the 2025 Primetime Emmy Award nominations (The AV Club)

Bants! Award Show Competition 2025 (Google Sheets)

Credits:

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

Show Art: Geoff Taylor

Audio Editor: Justin Benavidez

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