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And the Runner-Up Is

"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 win... Read more

Ranked #1

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The Yearling (feat. Casey Lee Clark)

The Yearling (feat. Casey Lee Clark)

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture writer and podcaster Casey Lee Clark to talk about Clarence Brown's coming of age fi... Read more

8 Apr 2020

1hr 47mins

Ranked #2

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How Did They Win: Olivia Colman ('The Favourite')

How Did They Win: Olivia Colman ('The Favourite')

Listen to the debut episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon... Read more

12 Jun 2019

1hr 28mins

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Ranked #3

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There Will Be Blood (feat. Zach Laws)

There Will Be Blood (feat. Zach Laws)

Kevin speaks with Gold Derby colleague Zach Laws about Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious tale 'There Will Be Blood,' the ... Read more

23 May 2018

1hr 16mins

Ranked #4

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (feat. Chris Feil)

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (feat. Chris Feil)

Kevin welcomes This Had Oscar Buzz co-host Chris Feil to talk about Mike Nichols' drama 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,... Read more

22 May 2019

1hr 35mins

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Ranked #5

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2019 Oscar Nominations Reactions

2019 Oscar Nominations Reactions

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this week and it's time to break down what happened, who got ... Read more

15 Jan 2020

1hr 44mins

Ranked #6

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Giant (feat. Alicia Malone)

Giant (feat. Alicia Malone)

Kevin brings in TCM host, podcaster, film critic and author Alicia Malone to talk about George Stevens' epic drama 'Gian... Read more

6 Nov 2019

1hr 42mins

Ranked #7

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The Current Oscar Race + Big Announcement

The Current Oscar Race + Big Announcement

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin is joined by some all stars you've heard on the show before: Erik Anderson, And... Read more

16 Jan 2019

2hr 29mins

Ranked #8

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2019 Academy Awards Reactions

2019 Academy Awards Reactions

The 92nd Academy Awards have come and gone and it's time to break down what happened, the winners, the losers, and Paras... Read more

12 Feb 2020

2hr 19mins

Ranked #9

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Cabaret (feat. Kristen Lopez)

Cabaret (feat. Kristen Lopez)

Kevin welcomes film critic and Citizen Dame podcaster Kristen Lopez to talk about Bob Fosse's fabulous musical 'Cabaret,... Read more

13 Mar 2019

1hr 32mins

Ranked #10

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Fargo (feat. Erik Anderson)

Fargo (feat. Erik Anderson)

Kevin brings back the founder of AwardsWatch, Erik Anderson, to discuss Joel Coen's comedic crime thriller 'Fargo,' the ... Read more

22 Aug 2018

1hr 23mins

Ranked #11

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Elmer Gantry (feat. Jefferson Grubbs)

Elmer Gantry (feat. Jefferson Grubbs)

Kevin brings in Thin Gold Line founder and Bustle writer Jefferson Grubbs to talk about Richard Brooks' drama 'Elmer Gan... Read more

14 Aug 2019

1hr 36mins

Ranked #12

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The Graduate (feat. Mark Harris)

The Graduate (feat. Mark Harris)

Kevin is thrilled to welcome journalist and author Mark Harris, writer of "Pictures at a Revolution" about the Best Pict... Read more

8 May 2019

1hr 44mins

Ranked #13

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Pulp Fiction (feat. Ryan McQuade)

Pulp Fiction (feat. Ryan McQuade)

Kevin talks with InSession Film's Ryan McQuade about Quentin Tarantino's iconic crime dramedy 'Pulp Fiction,' the likely... Read more

5 Sep 2018

1hr 55mins

Ranked #14

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91st Academy Awards Breakdown

91st Academy Awards Breakdown

Kevin recaps the 91st Academy Awards alongside returning guests Amanda Spears, Tom O'Brien, and Joyce Eng, including 'Gr... Read more

27 Feb 2019

2hr 3mins

Ranked #15

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Sunset Boulevard (feat. Izzy from Be Kind Rewind)

Sunset Boulevard (feat. Izzy from Be Kind Rewind)

Kevin is pleased to welcome Izzy, the voice behind the wonderful Oscar-obsessed YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind, to talk ... Read more

5 Feb 2020

1hr 58mins

Ranked #16

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Brokeback Mountain (feat. Erik Anderson)

Brokeback Mountain (feat. Erik Anderson)

Kevin brings in AwardsWatch founder Erik Anderson for a discussion of Ang Lee's gorgeous romantic drama 'Brokeback Mount... Read more

6 Jun 2018

1hr 29mins

Ranked #17

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Room at the Top (feat. Kimberly Pierce)

Room at the Top (feat. Kimberly Pierce)

Kevin brings in screenwriter, Geek Girl Authority film critic and Citizen Dame member Kimberly Pierce to talk about Jack... Read more

28 Aug 2019

1hr 40mins

Ranked #18

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For My Consideration: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

For My Consideration: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Listen to a PREVIEW of the debut episode of For My Consideration, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Run... Read more

4 Sep 2019

14mins

Ranked #19

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The Social Network (feat. Rob Licuria)

The Social Network (feat. Rob Licuria)

Kevin brings in Gold Derby Senior Editor Rob Licuria to talk about David Fincher's thrilling Facebook origin story 'The ... Read more

2 May 2018

1hr 4mins

Ranked #20

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The Exorcist (feat. Cody Dericks)

The Exorcist (feat. Cody Dericks)

Kevin brings in Cody Dericks from Next Best Picture and the Halloweeners podcast to talk about William Friedkin's horror... Read more

6 Mar 2019

2hr 5mins

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