Best Podcast Episodes About Oscars
Everything podcasters are saying about Oscars — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 – 41 episodes
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“The Oscars are moving from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to LA Live and the Peacock Theater. Yeah. This is happening in 2029. The Dolby Theater is relatively small. 3,300 seats. The Peacock Theater has about 7,000 seats. I don really know if this is interesting news or not because you and i don go to the academy awards right we probably won go this makes it so much more convenient for my plan next year okay i hear what you're saying but the traffic at la …”
“The Oscars are moving from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to LA Live and the Peacock Theater. Yeah. This is happening in 2029. The Dolby Theater is relatively small. 3,300 seats. The Peacock Theater has about 7,000 seats. I don really know if this is interesting news or not because you and i don go to the academy awards right we probably won go this makes it so much more convenient for my plan next year okay i hear what you're saying but the traffic at la live is so much worse so much i'm gonna wear you guys down this is a year-long project i'm planting the seeds but this is 2029 so it's at least three years away three years away yeah three years away i've already been put on the glacier after the nancy myers and the murder she wrote the beatles too so yeah and after the beatles that's right i have …”
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The Oscars are set to leave their long-time home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and move to the larger Peacock Theater at LA Live in 2029. This shift aims to accommodate more attendees and potentially increase revenue, but it raises questions about the event's prestige and connection to Hollywood's glamour. Will the Oscars lose their special allure by relocating to a more corporate environment?
“… Ant Gladys. People would have really laughed at you, I think. Not because it's not great, but because who would have had that kind of faith in the Oscars? Right. And yet here we are. And once again, just that acceptance speech was what I want from an actor acceptance speech. It was fumbling but sincere, and it was not too actor-y. I think if anybody's going to dig Jesse Buckley's acceptance speech, they could say it had a very practiced actorly effusiveness. I could be wrong. Your mileage may vary. But this felt like it was coming from a place of actual surprise and delight, and that's always …”
“… been? I don't know how I didn't know this, but a long, long time. That's cool. That's cool. I love it. I think my touchstone for this happening is like if you had walked out of weapons and said, I think Amy Madigan is going to win an Oscar for playing Ant Gladys. People would have really laughed at you, I think. Not because it's not great, but because who would have had that kind of faith in the Oscars? Right. And yet here we are. And once again, just that acceptance speech was what I want from an actor acceptance speech. It was fumbling but sincere, and it was not too actor-y. I think if anybody's going to dig Jesse Buckley's acceptance speech, they could say it had a very practiced actorly effusiveness. I could be wrong. Your mileage may vary. But this felt like it was coming from a place of actual surprise and delight, and that's always good to see. Agreed. This is great. Everybody's asking me in the press and all this, well, it's been 40 years. and, you know, what's different about this time? What's different is not this little gold guy. I also want to throw a quick shout out to Tiana Taylor, who was, I think in many quarters, favored to win that award and was maybe my favorite …”
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The 2026 Oscars featured a historic win for Arkhamaw in cinematography, highlighted by an exceptional acceptance speech that resonated deeply. The winner invited all women in the audience to stand, acknowledging their collective contributions while balancing the significance of her achievement with a sense of celebration. This moment not only marked a milestone in Oscar history but also emphasized the importance of unity and recognition in the industry.
“… Buckley both will, and as I understand it, should win here? Well, I think it is a perfect confluence of events in her career and in this particular Oscars campaign. I think Jessie Buckley is one of those actors who is great in everything she does. She's extremely committed in everything she does. She's willing to take things over the top in much of what she does, but does it extremely well. well. This is a best acting performance. This is a most acting performance. She's given an extraordinary amount to work with here You get deep emotion deep pathos but also kind of quiet face and eyes acting …”
“… in his next film. And then I think we all are going to predict that this final actor, Jesse Buckley, will win for Hamnet. She plays a witchy young free spirit named Agnes who falls in love with William Shakespeare. So, Stephen, why do you think Jesse Buckley both will, and as I understand it, should win here? Well, I think it is a perfect confluence of events in her career and in this particular Oscars campaign. I think Jessie Buckley is one of those actors who is great in everything she does. She's extremely committed in everything she does. She's willing to take things over the top in much of what she does, but does it extremely well. well. This is a best acting performance. This is a most acting performance. She's given an extraordinary amount to work with here You get deep emotion deep pathos but also kind of quiet face and eyes acting She does it all I think extraordinarily well She is the giant concrete beam holding up this film And I think this is also a cumulative award because she has been really good for a long time in basically everything she's done. Now, I don't want to dismiss the rest of this field. I think there are other extremely strong performances here. As much as I …”
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Michael B. Jordan's performance in 'One Battle After Another' is his best yet, and he deserves the Oscar not just for this role but because he may not get another chance like this.
“… insane. It's a good way of putting it. It's a great idea. I think that... Should we do the Jubilee debate-style thing with Gen Z kids, but do it for Oscars history? This one isn't a debate. Julia Moore, her job is 30 times harder in that movie. Yes. I just think that movie had a little bit of a stigma. It's porn, 90s. It was on the edge. It had a lot of acclaim for how... But it was a young director. But Lynn Bracken is also a prostitute. It's not as though it's like... I know. But is there can you look at this Sean and like see the gamesmanship involved Because voters like do you think Gloria …”
“… in Boogie Nights. What the fuck are we doing? So fucked up. What are we doing? So fucked up. We should just put a thousand people in a movie theater, show Boogie Nights, and LA Confidential, and be like, guess who won Supporting Actor? It's just insane. It's a good way of putting it. It's a great idea. I think that... Should we do the Jubilee debate-style thing with Gen Z kids, but do it for Oscars history? This one isn't a debate. Julia Moore, her job is 30 times harder in that movie. Yes. I just think that movie had a little bit of a stigma. It's porn, 90s. It was on the edge. It had a lot of acclaim for how... But it was a young director. But Lynn Bracken is also a prostitute. It's not as though it's like... I know. But is there can you look at this Sean and like see the gamesmanship involved Because voters like do you think Gloria Stewart came in second So Gloria Stewart was the fifth one from Titanic the old lady who still talking about Jack who she spent a weekend with. Meanwhile, she has this whole fucking family. She's in like 80 seconds of the movie. I'd be so mad at my wife. Van and I talked about this on our watch. I'd be so mad. We lived together for 60 years. We've had …”
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The discussion reveals the absurdity of Kim Basinger winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'L.A. Confidential' over Julianne Moore's performance in 'Boogie Nights.' The hosts argue that Moore's role was significantly more challenging, raising questions about Academy voters' biases and perceptions. They suggest a debate format to explore these Oscar decisions with younger audiences, highlighting the complexities of awards season politics.
“… felt like they were actually celebrating the movie. It wasn't like a tribute to a movie featuring dancers who are not related to the movie. Like the Oscars has been guilty of that many times in the past. And this was like, no, these people who made this are remaking this before your eyes. Like it is live theater. Yeah. And that is really cool. Again, something that a lot of really good decisions like this throughout the show that were impressive. The golden performance I thought was a little stiff. I didn't think it was as impressive either visually or sonically. First of all, we had to wait too …”
“… it was not just, you know, first of all, Miles Caden, his voice is just unbelievable. And live, he crushed it. But incorporating Jamie Lawson and Lee Jun Lee and actors and Jack O'Connell and Lola Kirk having a, you know, like the fact that it felt like they were actually celebrating the movie. It wasn't like a tribute to a movie featuring dancers who are not related to the movie. Like the Oscars has been guilty of that many times in the past. And this was like, no, these people who made this are remaking this before your eyes. Like it is live theater. Yeah. And that is really cool. Again, something that a lot of really good decisions like this throughout the show that were impressive. The golden performance I thought was a little stiff. I didn't think it was as impressive either visually or sonically. First of all, we had to wait too long for it. It was curtailed. They didn't sing the whole song. Here's what I'll say. EJ hit the note live. And I was nervous. And it's probably because I've seen K-pop Demon Hunter so many times. So I have the, ah, from the plot in my head. But she can hit it live. But they had adjusted the mix just in case she couldn So you could barely hear it …”
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Barbra Streisand delivered a powerful live performance during the 2026 Academy Awards, surprising the audience with her emotional rendition of 'Memories'. Despite initial nervousness, her performance captured the essence of the event, showcasing the significance of honoring Hollywood legends who passed away that year.
“… we were all in this together. Like we do all care about this. We know the assumption that we were all there. I think that maybe the mistake that the Oscars made for a long time was a reaction to both the Ricky Gervais Golden Globes years, but also kind of the Tina and Amy Golden Globes years where, you know, Ricky and his sort of, you know, iconoclastic. I mean, that guy. Did you know that he doesn't believe in God? Richard, you can't say that all night. Sorry, sorry. Oh, like. I'm going to be held liable for these slanderous comments. I know. But, you know, obviously he just mocked it, you know, …”
“I mean, it felt like we were all in this together. Like we do all care about this. We know the assumption that we were all there. I think that maybe the mistake that the Oscars made for a long time was a reaction to both the Ricky Gervais Golden Globes years, but also kind of the Tina and Amy Golden Globes years where, you know, Ricky and his sort of, you know, iconoclastic. I mean, that guy. Did you know that he doesn't believe in God? Richard, you can't say that all night. Sorry, sorry. Oh, like. I'm going to be held liable for these slanderous comments. I know. But, you know, obviously he just mocked it, you know, just sort of in this really, you know, kind of acidic way. And then Amy and Tina made it. you know, they would come out and be like, hello, you entitled brats, you know, whatever. That works for the Globes, which genuinely don't matter. That's the difference. But the Oscars, I mean, look, none of this matters, quote unquote. But the Globes are much …”
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The Oscars are driven more by ego and pride than financial gain, with 'One Battle After Another' benefiting from populist momentum despite the exhausting scrutiny of social media.
“… thought sinners would win the ringer versus foot. I thought that golden would win the, can I just tell you, I'm a little worried about golden at the Oscars. What do you think is going to win instead? I lied to you. Like, well, I would be so excited has been ahead for so long. Yeah. And then I feel like people kind of, And like what's happening with sinners right now is people are just getting kind of excited about something different happening. There's momentum. And so I could see it. It would be surprising. Everyone has expected it would be golden since K-pop demon hunters came out. But I don't …”
“I thought sinners would win the ringer versus foot. I thought that golden would win the, can I just tell you, I'm a little worried about golden at the Oscars. What do you think is going to win instead? I lied to you. Like, well, I would be so excited has been ahead for so long. Yeah. And then I feel like people kind of, And like what's happening with sinners right now is people are just getting kind of excited about something different happening. There's momentum. And so I could see it. It would be surprising. Everyone has expected it would be golden since K-pop demon hunters came out. But I don't know. How many do you think sinners is taken home? Um, I don't know. Like, I mean, do you think do you think Michael's taking best actor? Yes. I think it'll probably win. I think it's weird. the timmy thing broke and it's the dumbest thing ever but i do think it broke at the worst i'm like well it didn't happen after voting but it kind of went viral …”
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Michael's win at the SAG Awards has everyone buzzing about the Oscars, with predictions swirling around who will take home the Best Actor award. While many expected Golden to dominate, there's a surprising momentum building for Sinners, making this year's race particularly interesting. With recent memories of unexpected wins like Anthony Hopkins over Chadwick Boseman, anything could happen this time.
“… by commercials of a bunch of high school graduates lecturing us on geopolitics. It's just, what a shocker. That's not exciting. At the Vanity Fair Oscars party, I tracked down the, you know, I'm good at running other people's businesses. I'm even better at running other people's lives. I can't help but give advice to people. I tracked them down. I'm like, dude, let's be honest. The magazine business was dead 10 years ago. You just didn't realize it. What you should be doing. That party, that experience, they should be running live Oscar viewing parties all over the world with an aspirational …”
“… after the other, which is a good film, but it's sort of like $350 million artistic masturbation. It won everything. Okay, I'd be shocked if that movie gets its money back. And what a shocker. People don't want to watch a three-hour show interrupted by commercials of a bunch of high school graduates lecturing us on geopolitics. It's just, what a shocker. That's not exciting. At the Vanity Fair Oscars party, I tracked down the, you know, I'm good at running other people's businesses. I'm even better at running other people's lives. I can't help but give advice to people. I tracked them down. I'm like, dude, let's be honest. The magazine business was dead 10 years ago. You just didn't realize it. What you should be doing. That party, that experience, they should be running live Oscar viewing parties all over the world with an aspirational guest list where they get influence. Sponsors and brands to party similar to what Bustle does. Charge them a shit ton of money. Hey, you're Patron and you want to sponsor Russell Crowe, who's in Sydney. He can be in L whatever or up Australian actors whoever they are And we just going to print money They could make so Fair could have maybe they did …”
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The future of the Oscars is shifting away from traditional broadcasts towards experiential events that engage audiences in new ways. With declining movie attendance and changing viewer preferences, there's a lucrative opportunity for brands to host viewing parties that create memorable experiences. Disney could capitalize on this trend by organizing high-profile events, attracting influencers, and charging premium prices for exclusive experiences.
“you can't honor a hundred percent years of film in one television broadcast, but you could focus it on the Oscars. And I think this is one place where it's okay to be a little navel-gazy. You got to walk a fine line. But use the history of the ceremony itself. Use all the great tape that you have. So interesting. I don't know a single one of our quote-unquote guys or gals who are going to be making movies for 2027 and the 2028 oscars go down the list of all of our faves okay i can't think of a single one who's gonna have a movie out that's gonna be …”
“you can't honor a hundred percent years of film in one television broadcast, but you could focus it on the Oscars. And I think this is one place where it's okay to be a little navel-gazy. You got to walk a fine line. But use the history of the ceremony itself. Use all the great tape that you have. So interesting. I don't know a single one of our quote-unquote guys or gals who are going to be making movies for 2027 and the 2028 oscars go down the list of all of our faves okay i can't think of a single one who's gonna have a movie out that's gonna be competing maybe jordan peele maybe sofia you never know you never know but it might be there's nothing yeah yeah yeah but you know it's still a little bit of time it's early 2026 not all movies need a yeah but tarantino fincher soderberg pta spike nancy myers yeah but i know it's not i know that's that's a total commercial play that movie yeah i agree …”
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For the 100th Oscars, a focus on the ceremony's rich history could provide a fresh take. Drawing inspiration from SNL's 50th celebration, the Oscars could feature a televised event the night before, showcasing iconic moments and figures from Oscar history, along with a film festival leading up to the awards. This approach could blend nostalgia with contemporary relevance, creating a memorable celebration.
“… in a small print fine print fine print and then one dollar or nine nine nine nine giving you a total of 11 points yeah baby mark you got points for oscars art i was not expecting an artsy episode so i gave you a point early on for doing some art for the oscars thank you you got a sniper point all right actual patoos newts is that something we said at one point because i don't know what he was trying to write but that's something he wrote at one point actual patoos noots yeah actual pictures i think i was saying oh pictures you got poto people poto people yep poto people point thank you uh zordon …”
“… time So let me go through the points Bob you got points for poop relatable pets pink feet art You got three asterisk points. Cool, cool. You won the shoe round. One big burner. Thick oven. Not one. Nine. Plus dick oven. Red. Better. One dollar down. in a small print fine print fine print and then one dollar or nine nine nine nine giving you a total of 11 points yeah baby mark you got points for oscars art i was not expecting an artsy episode so i gave you a point early on for doing some art for the oscars thank you you got a sniper point all right actual patoos newts is that something we said at one point because i don't know what he was trying to write but that's something he wrote at one point actual patoos noots yeah actual pictures i think i was saying oh pictures you got poto people poto people yep poto people point thank you uh zordon for making me remember the power rangers guy you were nice to me so you got a nice to me point i was nice to you yeah but it was right after you insulted me that he said something nice so i had to give him the point at that point fuck because you were mean right before the now the dust as above so below point thank you not fed day we'll make sure …”
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In a hilarious segment, the hosts dive into a chaotic point-scoring game revolving around Oscars-themed art and absurd phrases like 'actual patoos noots.' The playful banter and unexpected twists, like Bob's 'screwed from the start' moment, make this a comedic gem filled with ridiculousness.
“… doing it's like uh max verstappen or one of these racers said if you're not going for the fucking pass you're not a race car driver so i think the oscars will be good this year because i think they got a lot of movies that people know yeah f1 centers people have seen them have seen them with tv and the emmys there's just so much it's fragmented it's fragmented and the people at home you're not thinking about that crowd at home that's watching it they want to watch an award show it live it fun you don know who gonna win it sports yeah you have sports yeah at your hands so like make it sports Yeah …”
“… terrible. You always go like, well let me get up there and then usually you get up there and they are and it ends up bad you have that thing in you yeah you go like you go i bet i can get them yeah if you don't think you can crack it what are you doing it's like uh max verstappen or one of these racers said if you're not going for the fucking pass you're not a race car driver so i think the oscars will be good this year because i think they got a lot of movies that people know yeah f1 centers people have seen them have seen them with tv and the emmys there's just so much it's fragmented it's fragmented and the people at home you're not thinking about that crowd at home that's watching it they want to watch an award show it live it fun you don know who gonna win it sports yeah you have sports yeah at your hands so like make it sports Yeah Make it exciting And then you don have to come up with a gimmick You're kind of just purely like, what is going to happen? Oscar parties were always these giant parties and all this kind of stuff. Nothing to say that the movies, I know they're all beautiful movies. That's period. They don't. Yeah. We're not pulling from the same. In the middle. …”
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Nate Bargatze hilariously reflects on his experience at the Oscars, wishing he had warmed up the audience before his big moment. He shares the absurdity of trying to save a show while realizing that even the best comedians can bomb, and compares it to race car driving—if you're not going for the pass, what are you even doing?
“As always, the comedies always get swept under the rug at the Oscars, which I know is a big passion point of yours. It is. Were there any big comedies in 25? Happy Gilmore 2? None that I can remember. Okay. Yeah. Kind of an issue. I thought it was a good movie here, though. It was, I think, like an A-. a lot of big directors some good arguments good for content it was we had a nice time my favorite movie was was probably sinners but i know that's minority opinion but it was the one i saw the most times i think …”
“As always, the comedies always get swept under the rug at the Oscars, which I know is a big passion point of yours. It is. Were there any big comedies in 25? Happy Gilmore 2? None that I can remember. Okay. Yeah. Kind of an issue. I thought it was a good movie here, though. It was, I think, like an A-. a lot of big directors some good arguments good for content it was we had a nice time my favorite movie was was probably sinners but i know that's minority opinion but it was the one i saw the most times i think it's only minority in the academy at this point i feel like most people are pretty how high up would f1 be for you i've seen it three times i loved in the theater uh i understand why it didn't win the oscar i wasn't expecting it um were you when some when that movie gets nominated for Best Picture. Are you excited? Are you like, hell yeah? This is …”
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The Oscars often overlook comedies, and in the 1988 movie landscape, this trend continues to frustrate film enthusiasts. The hosts discuss their favorite films from that year, highlighting a mix of popular and lesser-known titles, while pondering the future of cinema as new generations of filmmakers emerge. They reflect on how the pandemic has impacted movie production and the changing dynamics in the industry.
“… got to start creating them. She must have run marathons or something at some point. But anyway. All right. The other thing that I noticed about the Oscars is what's with dudes and broaches? A lot of broaches. What is going on? May I broach? This subject. What? I know dudes are trying to be chicks. And I guess this is the broach a upright standing mobile version of the deep leg cross. Because I think you're basically saying I'm team deep leg cross with the broach. That's like prom level. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's more than a boutonniere. Yeah, well, they're not wheeling them out on a chair where …”
“… of Madison. Oh. Oh, okay. All right. Man, she's going all Cruella de Vil. Yeah. Making some beagle loafers out of them things. Yeah, I think she's doing what attractive women do once they turn 60, which is stuff like this. Yeah, no problems. So we got to start creating them. She must have run marathons or something at some point. But anyway. All right. The other thing that I noticed about the Oscars is what's with dudes and broaches? A lot of broaches. What is going on? May I broach? This subject. What? I know dudes are trying to be chicks. And I guess this is the broach a upright standing mobile version of the deep leg cross. Because I think you're basically saying I'm team deep leg cross with the broach. That's like prom level. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's more than a boutonniere. Yeah, well, they're not wheeling them out on a chair where they can cross their legs to signal to everybody that they are on one side or the other. So they have to wear the brooch. Right, but when did the brooch – when did this hit? And then how does this memo work? Hey, bro, you got a brooch up for the Oscars. Everyone's doing brooches. Lionel's doing a brooch, bro. Got your brooch, bro? And also, I don't …”
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The segment humorously explores the rise of brooches on men at the Oscars, likening them to a fashion statement that signals indecision on social issues. The funniest moment comes when they joke about a brooch being a way to say, 'I'm down with all causes without committing to one,' turning a simple accessory into a comedic symbol of modern masculinity.
“… why did you say april it's march 8th march 8th why did i write april it's march 8th this is this is a very specific mailbag it is an anything but oscars mailbag no oscar talk on this mailbag we've been doing a lot of oscar talk the season's been too long it's actually gotten very interesting recently and i'm happy about that but no oscars on this episode i'll submit a question please do if you would like to submit a question to reach us you can email us at big pick mailbag at gmail.com what is that email big pick mailbag but do it this way big pick mailbag at gmail.com yes um we also will be …”
“… I'm so excited. Yes, we have done them before, but not on Netflix. Not on Netflix. As a kickoff, next week, we are doing a live mailbag. It will air live on Netflix, April 8th. Oh, mailbag is a good way to do it. Yes. noon pacific 3 p.m eastern why did you say april it's march 8th march 8th why did i write april it's march 8th this is this is a very specific mailbag it is an anything but oscars mailbag no oscar talk on this mailbag we've been doing a lot of oscar talk the season's been too long it's actually gotten very interesting recently and i'm happy about that but no oscars on this episode i'll submit a question please do if you would like to submit a question to reach us you can email us at big pick mailbag at gmail.com what is that email big pick mailbag but do it this way big pick mailbag at gmail.com yes um we also will be it's like 1947 and this new device called television has just been invented and we have our pitch woman for ivory ivory detergent this is ivory not ebony detergent just for the record um ebony detergent is a whole whole other thing we're also going to be going live after the academy awards many people who listen to this show or watch this show have …”
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Apple's recent acquisition moves are reshaping the film industry landscape, leading to significant job losses and fewer creative opportunities. The merger of major studios like Paramount and Warner Brothers signals a shift towards corporate greed over artistic integrity, leaving many in the industry worried about the future of filmmaking. This transformation reflects a broader trend where the art of cinema is overshadowed by corporate interests.
“… I know. And I know the smell of your piss. Okay. I knew it was you. Well, truth or dare? Truth. Okay. Is it true that last year when you were at the Oscars you threw a huge fit backstage when you realized you weren't nominated after you already got there. And you hit the head producer, you grabbed their headset off, and then your team had to rush in, Paul had to rush in, and make them all sign NDAs and give them a bunch of money. And it never got out until right now. Is that true? Yes. Okay. And I would like to say, you know, give me a chance to just say I felt it was unfair for my publicist to …”
“… want to play truth or dare right now yeah okay go ahead you ask me first i dare you no i it's like truth or dare truth or dare Truth. Okay. Is it true that you got into my car, pissed on the floor, jumped out, ran off? I was really upset with you. I know. And I know the smell of your piss. Okay. I knew it was you. Well, truth or dare? Truth. Okay. Is it true that last year when you were at the Oscars you threw a huge fit backstage when you realized you weren't nominated after you already got there. And you hit the head producer, you grabbed their headset off, and then your team had to rush in, Paul had to rush in, and make them all sign NDAs and give them a bunch of money. And it never got out until right now. Is that true? Yes. Okay. And I would like to say, you know, give me a chance to just say I felt it was unfair for my publicist to tell me I was nominated. And I guess he was kidding. But I was very upset. And it was for a movie called Marley and We. It was a Marley and Me sequel that we did. It was a direct remake of the first. And, yeah, it was really upsetting. I mean, I even messaged the dog's mom. And said what? We're winning. so so when i pulled that person's hair and …”
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In a hilarious twist, Meg Stalter recounts a backstage meltdown at the Oscars when she thought she was nominated. The absurdity peaks when she admits to yanking the producer's headset off in frustration, all for a dog movie sequel! This segment is packed with outrageous anecdotes and playful banter that keep listeners laughing.
“… just habit. People have moved on to their spring and summer pursuits and have been hearing about this for a long time. And there's a real wait. The Oscars haven't happened yet. Especially when Sinners, which was one of the two main competitors, had been out for almost a year. There were some other components, too. I think, one, obviously, the show is not on an upward trajectory long term. I'm very well aware of that. I think the world baseball semifinal, which featured the United States against the Dominican, was not something that the show anticipated could happen. But this is the risk you run …”
“… and now a surprisingly good movie in, you know, March or April that you aren't. We have trained people to expect awards shows around the awards show season, which is January and February. And it was March 15th. So I do honestly think some of it is just habit. People have moved on to their spring and summer pursuits and have been hearing about this for a long time. And there's a real wait. The Oscars haven't happened yet. Especially when Sinners, which was one of the two main competitors, had been out for almost a year. There were some other components, too. I think, one, obviously, the show is not on an upward trajectory long term. I'm very well aware of that. I think the world baseball semifinal, which featured the United States against the Dominican, was not something that the show anticipated could happen. But this is the risk you run when you start getting really close to baseball season. You start getting in the way of potential sporting events cutting into your audience.”
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Project Hail Mary might surpass The Martian in complexity and appeal, potentially becoming a major Oscars contender.
Project Hail Mary could be a major hit, potentially surpassing The Martian in complexity and appeal, with its unique blend of humor and a cute alien.
“… happy for Amy Madigan Fantastic And weapons scared the fuck out of me Bitch I had never seen weapons I watched weapons like two nights before the Oscars because I was like, wow, a horror film nominated. I know the substance was nominated last year, but that feels like rare. You know what I mean? For a horror movie, especially one as original and cool as weapons to be nominated and to have made such an impact on culture. You know, like people were going to St. Gladys for Halloween and they were doing the run. And like, that's that's cool, especially for a horror film that wasn't memed. You know …”
“… like alright Oscar bait Oscar bait Oscar bait And maybe that makes me sound like a fucking dilettante I don't know but this was like It was very hard And it really came down to What were the nuances of the performance That I really was like okay So I'm happy for Amy Madigan Fantastic And weapons scared the fuck out of me Bitch I had never seen weapons I watched weapons like two nights before the Oscars because I was like, wow, a horror film nominated. I know the substance was nominated last year, but that feels like rare. You know what I mean? For a horror movie, especially one as original and cool as weapons to be nominated and to have made such an impact on culture. You know, like people were going to St. Gladys for Halloween and they were doing the run. And like, that's that's cool, especially for a horror film that wasn't memed. You know what I mean? something like Megan or like any of these movies that have been memed, the Babadook, the Babaday, like it just at what point is it still a feat of cinema and not a meme So I will say I did not know in weapons that they had ripped her meat bag open Okay, no one had told me at the end that they go ahead and they rip her meat bag.”
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In this segment, Brittany hilariously recounts her passionate defense of the film 'Frankenstein' and its overlooked Oscar nominations, especially for its 'meat bag' scene. Her over-the-top emotional reactions to the performances and the absurdity of horror films getting nominated will leave you laughing and shaking your head.
“… white. Now, there's a wrinkle here. If Sean Penn does win and you tack on an acting award on top of that five, the only film in the history of the oscars to do that is gandhi oh that's it schindler's list didn't win a single acting award did not ray fines and liam neeson did not win give ray fines an oscar um that i mean that is true oscar history yeah to to have that collection of six prizes because so many times over the years you have one cinematography is a very volatile award where it frequently doesn't go to the best picture winner um the acting awards are not always so closely associated …”
“… Before that, you have to go all the way back to Gigi in 1961 when all five of those awards happened. But even then, there was a color category and a black and white category for cinematography. Gigi won for color and The Defiant Ones won for black and white. Now, there's a wrinkle here. If Sean Penn does win and you tack on an acting award on top of that five, the only film in the history of the oscars to do that is gandhi oh that's it schindler's list didn't win a single acting award did not ray fines and liam neeson did not win give ray fines an oscar um that i mean that is true oscar history yeah to to have that collection of six prizes because so many times over the years you have one cinematography is a very volatile award where it frequently doesn't go to the best picture winner um the acting awards are not always so closely associated historically with best picture winners they are much more so now but they used to be more like spectacle event films that weren't prized for their performance they were prized for their the scope of their stories there's this you know and one battle and sinners are both a nice kind of convergence of those those are big scale movies that have great …”
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Michael B. Jordan's win for Best Actor is seen as a surprising yet deserved victory, highlighting his standout performance in a competitive year.
The Oscars race is a battle between precedent and vibes, with 'One Battle After Another' potentially making historic wins despite strong competition from 'Sinners'.
Michael B. Jordan's win is seen as part of a broader 'vibe shift' in the awards race, reflecting uncertainty and a split between traditional frontrunners and emerging favorites.
The 2026 Oscars will defy traditional prediction models, with a clash between historical precedent and current 'vibes' influencing outcomes.
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The conversation around whether casting directors deserve an Oscar is gaining traction, especially highlighted by the documentary 'Casting By.' It showcases the often-overlooked role of casting directors like Marion Doherty, who shaped iconic films, and raises concerns that an Oscar could become a proxy for Best Picture rather than recognizing casting's unique artistry.
“… somewhat reformed. But yeah, so his privacy is based on something that like when he used to live very publicly. And so I get it. But the movie the Oscars treated him. I just feel like they were like, you're fine. You don't need us. Like you're already a big star. And he was earning like he could open movies. Yeah, totally. Big directors really wanted to work with him. Like, you know, he had snubbed for Titanic. Fine. They snubbed him again for Catch Me If You Can. but that's the sort of dual year with Gangs of New York where he gets kind of bad reviews. And I feel like there was just a little …”
“… or my personality, because I did that when I was a kid. And look, if you're that goddamn good-looking, and you're making that much money in these... And he's like, I can't say what I would have acted like. Probably not well, you know. He seems to have somewhat reformed. But yeah, so his privacy is based on something that like when he used to live very publicly. And so I get it. But the movie the Oscars treated him. I just feel like they were like, you're fine. You don't need us. Like you're already a big star. And he was earning like he could open movies. Yeah, totally. Big directors really wanted to work with him. Like, you know, he had snubbed for Titanic. Fine. They snubbed him again for Catch Me If You Can. but that's the sort of dual year with Gangs of New York where he gets kind of bad reviews. And I feel like there was just a little bit of like, there was confusion about wait your turn. Yeah. And then he gets the second nom for the aviator, which is like this level up project for him. He produces the movie. He works with Martin Scorsese again. He plays Howard Hughes. He plays a high. And that I feel like is when the Oscars started to be like, fine, you are now in the club. You …”
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In a heated discussion about the upcoming Oscars, the hosts predict that 'Sinners' will take home the award for Best Original Screenplay, despite competition from Jafar Panahi's praised film. They analyze the potential impact of current events in Iran on voting and highlight the historical trend of awarding screenplays as a consolation for directors like Spike Lee and Jordan Peele. With a mix of predictions and insights into the writing process, this segment encapsulates the tension and excitement of the awards season.
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