And the Runner-Up Is
Kevin Jacobsen"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 | 333 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||
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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer Brandon Lewis to talk about Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," the presumed runner-up in the 2025 Best Picture race that lost to "One Battle After Another." We also discuss all other Best Picture nomine... more
Listen to this PREVIEW of the 37th 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 36th 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 35th 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
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- Good podcast except for the episode with Kenzie and Laura
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.
Apple Podcasts4Jenivc
United States2 years ago - volume pls
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
Apple Podcasts4genosairenUnited States2 years ago - Kevin knows his stuff. Excellent podcast.
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
Apple Podcasts5Thurston O.United States3 years ago - Top tier podcast, SO good
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.
Apple Podcasts5Ben G Roberts
United Kingdom3 years ago - Best Oscar Podcast there is.
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.
Apple Podcasts5Lkdaryl
Australia3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #89 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #42 | Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Italy/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
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This show offers in-depth explorations of Oscar history, focusing on why certain performances and campaigns succeed or falter and which contenders just miss the trophy. Episodes frequently dissect Best Actress races, legendary film performances, and the influence of industry machinery, festival campaigns, and release strategies on award outcomes. The hostship combines meticulous research, enthusiastic debates, and guest expertise to illuminate how careers, campaigns, and cultural context shape the Oscar landscape. A standout is the revolving roster of industry-savvy guests who bring critical perspectives on performance, representation, and the politics of recognition, making it a go-to for cinephiles and awards junkies alike.
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Recent guests on And the Runner-Up Is include:
1. Brandon Lewis
2. John T.
3. Brandon Stanwyck
4. Ema Sasic
5. Nick Ruhrkraut
6. Lauren LaMagna
7. Dan Bayer
8. Chelsea Eichholz
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