Gabriela Machuca joins me for a deep dive into our shared love of acting and the world of award shows. We trace the origins of the Oscars and how they’ve evolved over the decades. Along the way, we explore the craft of performance, the moments that first made us fall in love with movies, and the unforgettable wins, upsets, speeches, and surprises that have defined award shows across eras.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro, Our History with Acting

10:11 - Meeting the Mother of Leon Thomas III, Acting Roles

14:56 - Hannah Montana, Curb Your Enthusiasm 

16:08 - The Oscars, Origins

18:12 - Oscar Namesake

19:07 - Snow White Oscar

19:28 - Defunct Awards and Other Oscar Fun Facts

20:36 - Parasite 

24:16 - Bad Oscar Speeches, Joe Pesci

26:03 - Everything Everywhere All At Once, Jamie Lee Curtis

27:21 - Oscar Snubs, Angela Bassett, Denzel Washington

28:42 - The Honeymooners 

29:31 - Marlon Brando, The Godfather, George C. Scott

31:11 - 2025 Oscars, Anora

33:38 - The Substance 

34:40 - Timothee Chalamet, Adam Sandler

35:55 - Movie Idea

37:35 - Why I Took a Break from the Oscars 

39:09 - Gabriela’s Thoughts on Anora

41:47 - Comparing Anora to the Substance 

44:51 - Nikki Glaser, Ricky Gervais, SAG Awards

46:19 - Singing in the Rain

46:58 - Halloweentown, Recasting Controversy 

48:02 - Beauty and the Beast, Quibi

49:47 - Shrek, Shrek 5 Teaser, Decline of Donkey’s Character 

52:46 - 2001 Best Animated Feature, Disney 

55:05 - Buried

56:08 - Outro