And the Runner-Up Is

And the Runner-Up Is

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And the Runner-Up Is episodes

  • Yankee Doodle Dandy (feat. Dave Karger)

    Kevin is thrilled to welcome TCM host, IMDb correspondent, and 'Today Show' commentator Dave Karger to talk about Michael Curtiz's musical biopic 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' the likely runner-up in the 1942 Oscar race that lost to 'Mrs. Miniver.'

    0:00 - 1:27 - Introduction

    1:28 - 35:55 - 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' review

    35:56 - 1:29:05 - Why 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' lost Best Picture

    1:29:06 - 1:41:14 - Shoulda been a contender

    1:41:15 - 1:44:29 - Did 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' deserve to win?

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    Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

    1 hr 45 min
  • For My Consideration: Short Cuts (1993)

    Listen to a PREVIEW of the third episode of For My Consideration, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    For My Consideration is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in reviewing any film nominated for an Oscar in Academy history, as requested by patrons. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Gold Derby colleague Zach Laws about "Short Cuts," Robert Altman's 1993 film that only landed a Best Director nomination. This episode includes a review of the film, a discussion of its award season, and which categories Kevin and Zach would nominate the film for at that year's Oscars.

    You can listen to the full episode by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "To Hell with Love" by Annie Ross & the Low Note Quintet

    23 min
  • Roma (feat. Tomris Laffly)

    In the season premiere, Kevin welcomes back film critic Tomris Laffly to talk about Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma,' the likely runner-up in the 2018 Oscar race that lost to 'Green Book.' 0:00 - 1:34 - Introduction 1:35 - 47:08 - 'Roma' review 47:09 - 2:12:33 - Why 'Roma' lost Best Picture 2:12:34 - 2:28:47 - Shoulda been a contender 2:28:48 - 2:32:39 - Did 'Roma' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tomris Laffly on Twitter: @TomiLaffly Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

    2 hr 33 min
  • On Second Thought: The Remains of the Day (1993)

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    Listen to this PREVIEW of the 25th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Murtada Elfadl and Nicole Ackman about James Ivory's "The Remains of the Day," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Schindler's List" in 1993. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

    You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "Opening Titles, Darlington Hall" - Richard Robbins

    26 min
  • On Second Thought: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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    Listen to this PREVIEW of the 24th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Karen Peterson and Kimberly Pierce about Frank Darabont's "The Shawshank Redemption," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Forrest Gump" in 1994. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

    You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "Shawshank Prison - Stoic Theme" - Thomas Newman

    25 min
  • On Second Thought: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

    Listen to this PREVIEW of the 23rd episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Juan Carlos Ojano and Chelsea Eichholz about Ang Lee's "Sense and Sensibility," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Braveheart" in 1995. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

    You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "My Father's Favorite" - Patrick Doyle

    27 min
  • The Song of Bernadette (feat. Samantha Ellis)

    In the season finale, Kevin welcomes Ticklish Business co-host Samantha Ellis to talk about Henry King's religious drama 'The Song of Bernadette,' the likely runner-up in the 1943 Oscar race that lost to 'Casablanca.'

    0:00 - 1:17 - Introduction

    1:18 - 41:50 - 'The Song of Bernadette' review

    41:51 - 1:50:45 - Why 'The Song of Bernadette' lost Best Picture

    1:50:46 - 1:58:09 - Shoulda been a contender

    1:58:10 - 2:01:50 - Did 'The Song of Bernadette' deserve to win?

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    Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

    2 hr 2 min
  • On Second Thought: Shine (1996)

    Listen to this PREVIEW of the 22nd episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Michael Schwartz and Daniel Howat about Scott Hicks' "Shine," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "The English Patient" in 1996. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

    You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op.30: First Movement Cadenza" - David Helfgott

    25 min
  • Wilson (feat. Jackson DeStefano)

    Kevin welcomes longtime fan Jackson DeStefano to talk about Henry King's Woodrow Wilson biopic 'Wilson,' the likely runner-up in the 1944 Oscar race that lost to 'Going My Way.'

    0:00 - 1:24 - Introduction

    1:25 - 31:02 - 'Wilson' review

    31:03 - 1:17:52 - Why 'Wilson' lost Best Picture

    1:17:53 - 1:45:31 - Shoulda been a contender

    1:45:32 - 1:50:18 - Did 'Wilson' deserve to win?

    Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis!

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    Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

    1 hr 51 min
  • On Second Thought: Good Will Hunting (1997)

    Listen to this PREVIEW of the 21st episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

    On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Michael Domanico and Walt Hickey of the Not Her Again podcast about Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Titanic" in 1997. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

    You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier.

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    Music included on this episode:

    "Main Title" - Danny Elfman

    24 min

About And the Runner-Up Is

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"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…

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