Emmy Noms Breakdown: Andor Snubbed, The Bear's Genre Problem, and The Studio Steals the Spotlight

Frank is back with a fresh voice and hotter takes as the 2025 Emmy nominations drop. In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we go through the major nods and frustrating snubs from this year’s Emmy slate. From Andor getting overlooked in acting categories to The Bear once again being listed under comedy, Frank questions the logic of the Academy and throws support behind surprise hits like The Studio and The Penguin. Expect passionate opinions, fair praise, and a few side-eyes for questionable calls.

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00 Andor earns Best Drama nom but acting snubs sting

• 00:12 Severance sweeps but Season 2 feels weaker

• 00:27 White Lotus continues its Emmy streak

• 00:41 The Bear lands Best Comedy... again?

• 00:56 The Studio racks up guest actor nominations

• 01:13 Guest actor noms include Cranston, Franco, Howard, Mackie, and Scorsese

• 01:29 The Penguin scores 8 noms, including Colin Farrell and Kristen Milioti

• 01:49 Big names from Last of Us make the cut

• 02:03 Final thoughts and listener callout

Key Takeaways:

• Andor is nominated for Best Drama, but its cast was completely shut out.

• The Bear continues to land in the comedy category despite its tone.

• The Studio dominates the guest acting categories with 5 of 6 actor slots.

• Zoe Kravitz earns recognition for her standout performance.

• The Penguin surprises with eight nominations, including acting nods.

• The Last of Us sees both Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal nominated.

• Severance had a strong awards showing, even if Season 2 didn't resonate as strongly.

Memorable Quotes:

“If Andor doesn’t win Best Drama, I just don’t understand what’s going on.”
“The Bear is not a comedy. It’s just not.”
“Five of the six guest actor nominations are from The Studio. That’s wild.”
“Pedro Pascal? He’s not in it that much. He doesn’t need it.”

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