Our guest is Katey Rich, the Awards Editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast for this inaugural episode of The Season. We take a dive deep into Katey's recent experiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), breaking down audience reactions, standout films, and the ripple effect of the People's Choice Award on the Oscars race. Katey also shares insights on running a TV and film awards-focused podcast, from hosting live events to navigating the challenges of journalism in the awards circuit.   Show Notes: (00:06) Welcome to The Season (00:24) History of the FYCit App (02:00) Screening calendar check in (02:46) Katey Rich intro and bio (03:30) Katey discusses TIFF and this awards season (08:20) Inside the Prestige Junkie Podcast and Katey's history (29:55) Lightning Round (33:35) FYCit Field Agent segment with Tony Miros   Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: Katey Rich @kateyrich - Awards Editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie Podcast FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros   Produced by Spellbinder Media   More at https://fycit.app and on socials @fycitapp. Questions? Email podcast@fycit.app

Announcing the new FYCit Podcast, The Season.  If you’re part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—this is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of running the awards circuit gauntlet. Featuring highlights from upcoming guests Writer's Guild Awards EP Hugh Fink, Film & TV Music Publicist Ray Costa, and The Ankler Awards Editor Katey Rich.