Academy Watch: A Prestige Film Podcast

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Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars.

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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

Academy Watch: A Prestige Film Podcast episodes:

December 09, 2025 Golden Globes Nominations
The Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations have dropped and it's business as usual for One Battle After Another in its favouritism and a surprise snub for Wicked: For Good at the Globes! Listen to the analysis and what this means for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson.
Host
Bo Nicholson
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8min
December 05, 2025 Way, Way Too Early Oscar Predictions - 2025
On this episode of Academy Watch we make some way too early Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson.

Host
Bo Nicholson
His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson

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9min
June 24, 2025 (Belated) Cannes Recap 2025
Academy Watch and Reel Talk present this special crossover episode, where the hosts Bo Nicholson (Academy Watch) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) discuss the outcome of the Cannes Film Festival, and what that means for the upcoming film release calendar and awards season.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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⁠https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson⁠
Sam Stokes
Check out his other work
⁠Reel Talk⁠
⁠Den of Ten⁠
⁠One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast⁠
⁠Letterboxd⁠
⁠Bluesky⁠
Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠
Join our Discord! ⁠https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG⁠
Twitter: ⁠@filmstories⁠
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Website: ⁠www.filmstories.co.uk⁠
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1h 11min
April 02, 2025 Presenting MovieVersaries: Out of Africa @ 40 Years Old
On this episode of Academy Watch, we're highlighting a MovieVersaries episode covering the 1985 Best Picture winning film, Out of Africa, on its 40th anniversary. Featuring Bo Nicholson and Andy Williams.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Andy Williams
Check out his work.
FrameTo Frame
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Frame to Framers
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1h 4min
March 03, 2025 Anora Wins!
Anora won 5 Oscars on its way to winning Best Picture! Listen to Bo's breakdown of the Oscars.
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
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16min
March 01, 2025 Final Oscar Predictions
Per Academy Watch tradition, Bo and Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All) get together to give their final Oscar Predictions. How many can they get right?
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
Listen to his other shows:
https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Guest
Ian Buckley
Check out his work.
We Are Starfleet
Illumination Above All
Or his Letterboxd
Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG
Twitter: @filmstories
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Website: www.filmstories.co.uk
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1h 33min
March 01, 2025 Wicked: Oscar Predictions and Analysis
Wicked has earned 10 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and also to talk smack about Act 2 of the stage musical, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles).
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
Listen to his other shows:
https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Guest
Violet Hammond
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Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG
Twitter: @filmstories
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Website: www.filmstories.co.uk
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1h 37min
March 01, 2025 Nickel Boys: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
Nickel Boys has been nominated for 2 Oscars, including Best Picture. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 2 it can win on the big night!
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
Listen to his other shows:
https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG
Twitter: @filmstories
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Website: www.filmstories.co.uk
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8min
February 28, 2025 Emilia Perez: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
Emilia Perez has been nominated for 13 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 13 it can win on the big night!
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
Listen to his other shows:
https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG
Twitter: @filmstories
Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories
Website: www.filmstories.co.uk
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19min
February 25, 2025 A Complete Unknown: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
A Complete Unknown has been nominated for 8 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Actor for Timothee Chalamat. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 8 it can win on the big night!
Host / Editor
Bo Nicholson
Listen to his other shows:
https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson
Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew
Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG
Twitter: @filmstories
Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories
Website: www.filmstories.co.uk
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14min

FAQs about Academy Watch: A Prestige Film Podcast:

How many episodes does Academy Watch: A Prestige Film Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.