
"And the Runner-Up Is" is the Oscar history podcast that highlights past races at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress. Host Kevin Jacobsen and special guests break down why winners won, why losers lost, and which films and contenders were the likely runners-up, falling just short of taking home the gold.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 322 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm History | |||

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 28th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!
A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had... more
Listen to this PREVIEW of the 27th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!
A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had... more
Listen to this PREVIEW of the 26th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!
A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had... more
This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer/editor Daniel Montgomery to talk about Edward Berger's "Conclave," the presumed runner-up in the 2024 Best Picture race that lost to "Anora." We also discuss all other Best Picture nominees and... more
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She says like after every single word. So annoying. Why does Laura LaMagna not know how to pronounce especially? Why does she think it is ekspecially? What is wrong with her.
Great pod but why is the volume always so low? Especially for the 2004 best actress episode I can barely hear the guest. And no it’s not my headphones, this pod in particular is always super quiet
There are many Awards podcasts out these days. Some great, some not so great. And the Runner Up is one of the great ones. Kevin is an excellent host. He creates such a warm and welcoming environment for his guests. Kevin’s research and knowledge is so impressive that you would never know he wasn’t around during a big portion of the Oscars. Kevin is so thoughtful and detailed when describing a film or a particular performance. He also is so respectful of his criticism of a particular film or perf... more
This is such a great podcast. A detailed and fascinating journey through the history of this most fabulous of Oscar categories.
The presenter and guests are knowledgable and engaging. It’s been such a treat looking at the careers of these screen legends and rediscovering a lot of films I haven’t seen for a long time, and discovering some that are new to me and I can’t believe I haven’t seen them before.
If you’re interested in the Oscars, or films in general, this is an essential listen.
If you are a fan of movies and the Oscar’s in particular do yourself a favour and follow this podcast. Kevin’s analysis of the movies and the performances is well researched and intelligently discussed with terrific guests. I can’t recommend this enough. It’s fantastic.
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A unique exploration of Oscar history, this podcast engages listeners with in-depth discussions focused on past Academy Award races, particularly spotlighting the Best Picture and Best Actress categories. Hosted by an expert who brings thoughtful analysis, the episodes frequently feature guest commentators who add rich perspectives and insights into the films and performances that were nominated but ultimately went home empty-handed. Each episode dissects the motivations behind nominations and wins, providing valuable context surrounding the cinema of various eras and highlighting the often underappreciated contributions of many incredible artists. This blend of film critique, historical context, and personal anecdotes makes it a compelling... more
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