Best Podcast Episodes About Amy Madigan
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Updated: Mar 19, 2026 – 12 episodes
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“… successful financial you know films from in the genre space i i turned to you i think last night when we were watching it and i asked if like does madigan winning sort of blow the door open that that unfortunately tony collette couldn't you know etc it was a fascinating moment because i feel like you're you're less hot on uh weapons and that performance but she wins and you turn to me and you're kind of smiling and you're like that is kind of cool like you had this moment of this does feel big beyond just her being an actress who's overdue right yeah like that's cool that someone won best …”
“the industry that like these two great performances but in very successful financial you know films from in the genre space i i turned to you i think last night when we were watching it and i asked if like does madigan winning sort of blow the door open that that unfortunately tony collette couldn't you know etc it was a fascinating moment because i feel like you're you're less hot on uh weapons and that performance but she wins and you turn to me and you're kind of smiling and you're like that is kind of cool like you had this moment of this does feel big beyond just her being an actress who's overdue right yeah like that's cool that someone won best supporting actress for playing a witch yeah and in a summer you know plays a vampire it's yeah exactly yeah i mean a vampire like coming in in an incredible period sweater like like it's there's like a kind of silliness to that that is like great that it could be part of a vampire and a witch winning two of the four acting categories does feel …”
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The 2026 Oscars marked a significant moment for horror films, with Amy Madigan winning Best Supporting Actress for her role as a witch in a genre film. This win not only highlights the evolving perception of horror in mainstream cinema but also suggests a shift towards recognizing genre performances as worthy of awards, reminiscent of past wins like Ruth Gordon's for 'Rosemary's Baby'.
“… a good leader. Let's talk a little bit about the other acting awards. So supporting actress, which was the first prize of the night, went to Amy Madigan. That's right. Who became the favorite after the actor awards. I would not say it was existing as the favorite, but whose narrative, so to speak, always made a lot of sense. And she she went up and gave a daffy old nice speech from a person who hadn't been up there in 40 years or hadn't been nominated in that long. Yeah, it was it was Daffy, but also heartfelt. And like that, it didn't get away from her. No, you know, it was it was just …”
“He's a good audience member. Good. You know, a good filmmaker, a good leader. Let's talk a little bit about the other acting awards. So supporting actress, which was the first prize of the night, went to Amy Madigan. That's right. Who became the favorite after the actor awards. I would not say it was existing as the favorite, but whose narrative, so to speak, always made a lot of sense. And she she went up and gave a daffy old nice speech from a person who hadn't been up there in 40 years or hadn't been nominated in that long. Yeah, it was it was Daffy, but also heartfelt. And like that, it didn't get away from her. No, you know, it was it was just charming. And ultimately, shout it out. Ed Harris sitting in the front row looking amazing. It was really lovely. So I asked you this while we were sitting together. Ed Harris, of course, does not have an Academy Award. His wife, Amy Madigan, does well deserve for weapons, by the way, which fucking rocks. And I love Gladys. Ed Harris is for Oscar …”
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Amy Madigan's win for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards was a charming highlight of the night, showcasing her heartfelt speech after a long absence from the spotlight. The discussion also touched on Ed Harris, Madigan's husband, who has yet to win an Oscar despite multiple nominations, adding depth to their story. This segment captures the emotional resonance of the Oscars, particularly for those with long careers in the industry.
“… which is interesting he's a two-time academy award winner who'd never won a sag uh a sag prize um let's talk about female actor in a supporting role amy madigan won yes and if michael b jordan had not won she easily would have given the best speech of the night she was incredibly charming it was a wonderful she she ran up to the stage doing the weapons kids arms yes which is amazing she was the one who remarked upon the the statuette and the way that it's anatomy and its relationship to ken um when she was playing with her barbies as a kid she's just bringing a lot of like chicago gal born in the 20th …”
“… personally being prepared for the possibility that everything just gets thrown out the window yeah um this movie it's really funny that he just didn't go like presumably just because he was like i don't want to also he'd never won sag before which is interesting he's a two-time academy award winner who'd never won a sag uh a sag prize um let's talk about female actor in a supporting role amy madigan won yes and if michael b jordan had not won she easily would have given the best speech of the night she was incredibly charming it was a wonderful she she ran up to the stage doing the weapons kids arms yes which is amazing she was the one who remarked upon the the statuette and the way that it's anatomy and its relationship to ken um when she was playing with her barbies as a kid she's just bringing a lot of like chicago gal born in the 20th century you know like really talked a lot about her union and and what sag means to her and her being a union person and uh she's a she's very similar to delroy lindo you know yeah just like in the person who's been around for a long time and has never won anything yes and everybody likes her and everybody thinks she's good at what she does yeah …”
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Amy Madigan delivered an unforgettable acceptance speech that charmed the audience, showcasing her deep connection to the SAG union and her Chicago roots. Despite being overshadowed by other nominees, her heartfelt remarks and memorable character portrayal in the film made her a standout, illustrating the significance of supporting roles in Hollywood. If she wins, she could join an exclusive group of actresses who have triumphed with their film being their sole nomination.
“I think most people can remember the name of Amy Madigan character in this movie which is Aunt Gladys Yes I don know if the same could be said for Wemi Misaku character I think it could be said for Teyana Taylor character in part because her name is so unusual, Profitia Beverly Hills. Maybe they can remember Annie, maybe not. You know, obviously Sinners is the much more popular of all of the movies that we're talking about. But that's another thing where it's just like Aunt Gladys kind of went into …”
“I think most people can remember the name of Amy Madigan character in this movie which is Aunt Gladys Yes I don know if the same could be said for Wemi Misaku character I think it could be said for Teyana Taylor character in part because her name is so unusual, Profitia Beverly Hills. Maybe they can remember Annie, maybe not. You know, obviously Sinners is the much more popular of all of the movies that we're talking about. But that's another thing where it's just like Aunt Gladys kind of went into the lexicon a little bit. This is all circumstantial. I'm just kind of throwing things out there. as i was um to the i guess hbo brazil to the brazil specific promotional video that tanya maria aka donia sebastiana from the secret agent did in which she is like she you know she does the billy crystal thing she's like juxtaposed into various films …”
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Jesse Buckley delivers a breathtaking performance in the film 'Hamnet,' particularly in its emotionally charged final 40 minutes. The discussion highlights her ability to portray intense emotions, especially during a pivotal birth scene. The segment also touches on Oscar predictions, with Buckley being a strong contender for Best Actress.
“… think the best supporting categories are often the most unusual. You know, Marisa Tomei back in the day, Mira Sorvino winning as well. But this one Amy Madigan seems like a lock for weapons because it was a really good horror film a smart different kind of horror And she been around forever and she given good performances and she done all the right things so i i don see an upset there in the best actor gosh are they going to give it to sean penn it was the most overacting i've ever seen so that's ridiculous i don't know that's it by the way of all of all the categories that's the one that pisses me …”
“… I believe, the who's who's going to win best actress this year. I think this one is this is Jesse Buckley, Jesse Buckley. Yeah. Where's the upset pick on the board if you're looking to make a little quick buck over the weekend? Oh gosh, you know, I think the best supporting categories are often the most unusual. You know, Marisa Tomei back in the day, Mira Sorvino winning as well. But this one Amy Madigan seems like a lock for weapons because it was a really good horror film a smart different kind of horror And she been around forever and she given good performances and she done all the right things so i i don see an upset there in the best actor gosh are they going to give it to sean penn it was the most overacting i've ever seen so that's ridiculous i don't know that's it by the way of all of all the categories that's the one that pisses me off the most because sean penn is actually good in some things but he is awful in this right in mystic river he's terrific in this He can be a great actor. He's so bad in this movie. Truly bad in this film. He played the part as it was written. I understand. Maybe there wasn't anything for him to do. That's a fair critique. It is frustrating. Maybe …”
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This year's Oscars could see unexpected wins, with one host suggesting that Ryan Coogler might snag Best Director for 'One Battle After Another.' Despite the buzz, many films have left viewers disappointed, particularly 'Hamnet,' which was criticized for its pretentiousness. The conversation dives into the unpredictability of the Oscars and the frustration over certain performances, especially Sean Penn's.
“… that they understand how much you actually care and how much you put into your work. And I was thinking – it's interesting. A couple months ago, Amy Madigan was sitting in that chair twice in a lifetime. I think it might be your first feature. It's my first feature. And Amy and my partner was nominated for an Oscar for it. So I take credit for it. But I mean it was funny because now she's nominated for her second one like 40 years later. Amazing. isn't it yeah so what what was your memory of that experience on that film and working with amy oh gosh well it was a wonderful experience it was uh uh …”
“… this is the whole reason I started this show was so I could break down this type of – I mean it's unbelievable the little things that go into bringing a character to life. And I hope that with this show and people listening and hearing your process, that they understand how much you actually care and how much you put into your work. And I was thinking – it's interesting. A couple months ago, Amy Madigan was sitting in that chair twice in a lifetime. I think it might be your first feature. It's my first feature. And Amy and my partner was nominated for an Oscar for it. So I take credit for it. But I mean it was funny because now she's nominated for her second one like 40 years later. Amazing. isn't it yeah so what what was your memory of that experience on that film and working with amy oh gosh well it was a wonderful experience it was uh uh because an amazing cast and and and we'll get to amy but but first off it was like you're going to do a picture with gene hackman yeah and i mean to me hackman you know the conversation hackman and duvall yeah are the guys who just take my my breath away and this is you know we can talk about dustin we can talk about Pacino and De Niro, but but to me …”
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In this segment, the actor discusses the meticulous preparation for his role as Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson in the film 'Gods and Generals.' He emphasizes the importance of details like accent and appearance, and shares insights on working with iconic actors like Gene Hackman and Amy Madigan, highlighting the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the depth of character development required for historical figures.
“… be Tiana Taylor, who is only in the first half of one battle, but immediately casts an impact. But do you go with the long-deserving overdue winner? Amy Madigan, out of nowhere, 41 years since her previous Oscar nomination, everyone loved her in Field of Dreams, which she was not nominated for. She shows up in Weapons, which again, to your point with Sinners, it's not a true genre movie. What's this Weapons movie? A horror movie? I'm not really in horror movies, but you got to watch it. Madigan's the best part of the movie. When she shows up, I'm like, no, this is an Oscar-worthy type performance. So …”
“… I did think he was incredible. That's a great performance who could not be more dissimilar to what Sean Penn stands for. I mean, he's brilliant in the movie. For the walk alone, he should win. And then look at supporting actress. It was supposed to be Tiana Taylor, who is only in the first half of one battle, but immediately casts an impact. But do you go with the long-deserving overdue winner? Amy Madigan, out of nowhere, 41 years since her previous Oscar nomination, everyone loved her in Field of Dreams, which she was not nominated for. She shows up in Weapons, which again, to your point with Sinners, it's not a true genre movie. What's this Weapons movie? A horror movie? I'm not really in horror movies, but you got to watch it. Madigan's the best part of the movie. When she shows up, I'm like, no, this is an Oscar-worthy type performance. So supporting actress, supporting actress, both fascinating races going into Sunday. Yeah, I didn't realize this, that Hanks won back-to-back, though. philadelphia and then forrest gump over freeman playing red in shosh yes wow freeman 94 yeah which by the way when you mentioned hanks and castaway roll your eyes out there audience i think that's his …”
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The Oscars often favor actors who are 'due' for recognition, leading to unexpected wins. For instance, Denzel Washington lost to Al Pacino in 1993 despite a landmark performance in 'Malcolm X' because Pacino had yet to win an Oscar. This pattern raises questions about merit versus timing in award shows.
“… case for sean i think this is 50 50 and then best supporting actress feels like we're gonna be surprised i don't know what the fuck's gonna happen amy madigan feels like that this happens with the oscars every year with the older actor. It's like, it's going to be her time or his time. And then they just get kicked in the teeth on Oscars. Yeah. Glenn Close has been getting her head blown off for decades now. I think I'm going to predict Amy Madigan.”
“… gotta remember that in this particular category the academy loves villains this is anton sugar from no country for old men this is uh heath ledger's joker you know this is like this is where the academy likes to to award its bad men um so that's the case for sean i think this is 50 50 and then best supporting actress feels like we're gonna be surprised i don't know what the fuck's gonna happen amy madigan feels like that this happens with the oscars every year with the older actor. It's like, it's going to be her time or his time. And then they just get kicked in the teeth on Oscars. Yeah. Glenn Close has been getting her head blown off for decades now. I think I'm going to predict Amy Madigan.”
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It's a tight race for Best Supporting Actor, with Skarsgård favored for his powerful performance, but Sean Penn's villainous role could sway the Academy. Del Toro's brief appearance in 'One Battle' raises questions about his nomination's validity, while Jacob Elordi's unique take on Frankenstein adds intrigue. This year's nominations showcase a new generation of talent, making predictions even more challenging.
“… it's a hell of a performance. She's got a puncher's chance at maybe pulling off an upset, maybe a career achievement type Oscar win. Great news for Amy Madigan and Weapons. Genre films not always represented. Good to see her get nominated. I was disappointed, Mike, that you did not respond to my text when I sent you an article. I know you were busy crying, but I sent you an article that there are many people who believe that Gladys is an alien, not just me, and you conveniently decided not to respond. Because she's a witch. That's why. It's insane. What is happening? It's a funny take by David. I like …”
“… of it. Excellent film, right? Mike Ryan gets nominated for Best Supporting Actress. That's great news. She's absolutely brilliant in the film. I know David thinks maybe she was an alien. I'm more with Mike and Zazzle that she was a witch. Regardless, it's a hell of a performance. She's got a puncher's chance at maybe pulling off an upset, maybe a career achievement type Oscar win. Great news for Amy Madigan and Weapons. Genre films not always represented. Good to see her get nominated. I was disappointed, Mike, that you did not respond to my text when I sent you an article. I know you were busy crying, but I sent you an article that there are many people who believe that Gladys is an alien, not just me, and you conveniently decided not to respond. Because she's a witch. That's why. It's insane. What is happening? It's a funny take by David. I like the fact he's looking for vindication on this one. She's a witch. Come on. There's an entire piece about how she's likely an alien. What? Well, you can trust the internet. If there's a piece on the internet, I think now is the time to just trust that there is truth on the internet. Before we get to David's movie review of the week, I'd like …”
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“… globe and it felt like great is this it are we going to do a bunch of Tiana speeches this is going to rock and then it's been such a funny season so Madigan won the SAG and the critics choice and then when we won the BAFTA right? Elle won nothing no she gets nothing the Sentinel Valley Girls win nothing No, no. Nothing. Not even their father's love. Or in Elle Fanning, sort of a, you know, kind of a figure. Father figure, right. Well they splitting the vote in theory Sure Yeah I predicting so I have predictions formal predictions on PremiereParty my newsletter Please go read it subscribe all that …”
“… yeah, there's an opportunity for the two biggest movies. Right. All right. Well, then let's do supporting. Supporting actress. for actress I'm going to go Tiana I think that's a call I think that's a solid call she was so great when she won the globe and it felt like great is this it are we going to do a bunch of Tiana speeches this is going to rock and then it's been such a funny season so Madigan won the SAG and the critics choice and then when we won the BAFTA right? Elle won nothing no she gets nothing the Sentinel Valley Girls win nothing No, no. Nothing. Not even their father's love. Or in Elle Fanning, sort of a, you know, kind of a figure. Father figure, right. Well they splitting the vote in theory Sure Yeah I predicting so I have predictions formal predictions on PremiereParty my newsletter Please go read it subscribe all that I'm predicting Madigan only because Madigan thus far has won two of the televised awards. Not the Critics' Choice. It was on top for whatever sick freaks wanted to see that. And SAG does have significant overlap with the Academy. yeah so does the bafta so masaku is definitely not out out of it yeah i think that she had a little hometown advantage in …”
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Tiana Madigan is a strong contender for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, having won the Golden Globe and other awards this season. Despite the competition, her compelling performances and long-standing respect in the industry make her a favorite, although the unpredictability of the Oscars could lead to surprises.
“… I believe I predicted Sean Penn, not who I'd want to win, but I think he's taken it home. An actress in a supporting role. I think it's going to be Amy Madigan for Weapons, which I think is an exciting nomination and would be a really exciting win this year. Weapons is the one where the kids were being, all the kids in the community went missing. Yeah. Did you see that one? No. I didn't. First of all, that's pretty dark, and my guess is lots of stabbing in that movie. There's some stabbing. There's some ripping. Some vegetable peelers. Oh, my God. Thank you for the warning, Cielo. Yeah, no, I've got …”
“Kalshi and all that weird betting site stuff. Rely on our team here. So briefly, actor and actress in supporting roles. Joanna, who's winning? I think I did this for City. Hold, please. I think for actor in a supporting role, I believe I predicted Sean Penn, not who I'd want to win, but I think he's taken it home. An actress in a supporting role. I think it's going to be Amy Madigan for Weapons, which I think is an exciting nomination and would be a really exciting win this year. Weapons is the one where the kids were being, all the kids in the community went missing. Yeah. Did you see that one? No. I didn't. First of all, that's pretty dark, and my guess is lots of stabbing in that movie. There's some stabbing. There's some ripping. Some vegetable peelers. Oh, my God. Thank you for the warning, Cielo. Yeah, no, I've got like a no stabbing rule as best I can. That feels like a good life policy. Ever since Halloween, which I thought when I saw Halloween, when I went to go see Halloween as a kid, I thought just a nice movie about trick-or-treating. About Halloween? Yeah. Surprise. That's not actually how it happened. So bellable. But it was just the theme music from …”
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Amy Madigan is poised to win Best Supporting Actress for her intense role in 'Weapons,' where children mysteriously disappear. Meanwhile, Sean Penn is the favorite for Best Supporting Actor, though some contenders like Jacob Elordi and Stellan Skarsgård are also in the running. These predictions highlight the competitive landscape of this year's awards season.
“6-1-2-15. Long time. No. Long time. Second time. Obviously, your employees do not listen to Kathleen Madigan. Kathleen Madigan's father told her, if you ever are in a situation where you're a question, I do not recall and I want an attorney. She claims she used it in the confessional. Okay. But we have no court here. It's just the court of public opinion. It doesn't matter.”
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Kathleen Madigan humorously reveals her father's advice: if you're ever in a bind, just say 'I do not recall' and ask for a lawyer. She even claims to have used this line in confession, showcasing how legal advice can sometimes blend with humor in everyday life. In the court of public opinion, however, it seems that the rules are a bit more relaxed.
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