This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, YouTuber Gerald Morris from The Awards Garage Channel returns to break down his final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. We discuss the biggest storylines of the awards season, analyze the full slate of Best Picture nominees, and make our picks for the major categories including Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director, and Best Picture.

We also react to the first teaser for DC Studios' Lanterns series on HBO Max before diving into our full review of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! (2026).

⏱️ Timestamps

• This week on the show! (0:00)

• Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:11)

• Lanterns | Official Teaser | HBO Max (4:06)

• 98th Oscars Predictions (15:16)

• Awards Season Storyline So Far (17:05)

• The 10 Best Picture Nominees (20:15)

• Best Supporting Actor (28:59)

• Best Supporting Actress (33:53)

• Best Actress (40:38)

• Best Actor (44:30)

• Best Director (56:09)

• Best Picture (1:01:05)

• Promos (1:12:41)

• Join The Patreon Fan Club! (1:13:46)

• The Bride! (2026) Review (1:14:38)

• The Awards Garage with Gerald Morris (1:49:33)

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