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CINEMA AUDIO SOCIETY 62ND CAS AWARDS | 13 Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer, and pop-culture enthusiast Chris Hardwick will host the 62nd Annual CAS Awards."We are delighted to welcome Chris Hardwick as host of this year's awards," said Peter Kurland, President of the Cinema Audio Society. "His long history in television, comedy, podcasting, and live production gives him a deep appreciation for the craft of sound. We're excited to celebrate our community with an evening that blends entertainment, humor, and heartfelt recognition of the people who bring audio to life for film and television." Hardwick is best known as the quick-witted host of the two-time Emmy Award– winning Comedy Central series @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes. He recently returned to podcasting with I Think You're Overthinking It, a reimagining of his long-running podcast that explores creativity, anxiety, overthinking, and what it means to pursue meaningful goals in a noisy, always-on world. Hardwick also currently hosts NBC's hit competition series, The Wall, where he serves as executive producer, alongside LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Andrew Glassman. His additional hosting credits include the Emmy-nominated Talking Dead and The CW's Up for Auction. A prolific touring stand-up comedian, he continues to perform across the United States. Hardwick lives in California with his wife, Lydia, and their daughter, Dimity. A N N U A L C A S A W A R D S 62 ND HOST CHRIS HARDWICK