Nicole Kidman's secret language & Bob Odenkirk on the most physically difficult shoot of his performing career / Outstanding Drama Series

EW's Sarah Rodman and Kristen Baldwin start off by breaking down the crowded race for Outstanding Drama Series. Next, Kristen chats with Nicole Kidman about how she approached Celeste's new circumstances on the latest season of "Big Little Lies," the fear of having to slap Meryl Streep on screen, her family's secret language, and more. Kristen rounds out the show with a conversation with Bob Odenkirk of "Better Call Saul" about the most physically difficult shoot of his performing career, how he drew from the experience of getting mugged, playing Jimmy vs. playing Saul, Gene's fate, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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