Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we dive into ALL 24 Oscar nominations and give you our predictions on who we think should and will win the top honors at the 98th Academy Awards. We’ll also recap the entire 2026 Awards Season by discussing the winners of the Golden Globes, The Critics Choice Awards, The Actors Awards and other notable awards shows. Time Stamps for every category in episode description.

Time Stamps:

Awards Season Recap: (00:07:35)

Oscar Predictions: (00:26:00)

Casting: (00:28:00)

Animated Short Film: (00:32:18)

Live Action Short Film: (00:35:56)

Documentary Short Film: (00:39:14)

Visual Effects: (00:44:47)

Editing: (00:54:21)

Production Design: (00:58:34)

Cinematography: (01:01:16)

Costume Design: (01:04:50)

Makeup and Hairstyling: (01:06:45)

Sound: (01:21:53)

Original Song: (01:22:58)

Original Score: (01:31:21)

Documentary: (01:33:12)

International Film: (01:34:52)

Animated Film: (01:38:40)

Adapted Screenplay: (01:40:45)

Original Screenplay: (01:42:53)

Supporting Actor: (01:44:55)

Supporting Actress: (01:48:39)

Lead Actor: (01:54:48)

Lead Actress: (01:57:32)

Directing: (01:59:05)

Best Picture: (02:02:38)