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And the Runner-Up Is

"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 winners won, why losers lost, and which films and contenders were the likely runners-up, falling just short of taking home the gold.

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02:01:51

The Song of Bernadette (feat. Samantha Ellis)

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2020/05/20

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? Support And the Runner-Up Is on

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24:43

On Second Thought: Shine (1996)

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2020/05/13

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

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01:50:19

Wilson (feat. Jackson DeStefano)

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2020/05/06

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! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen

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23:23

On Second Thought: Good Will Hunting (1997)

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2020/04/29

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

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01:53:30

The Bells of St. Mary's (feat. Andrew Carden)

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2020/04/22

Kevin brings back Gold Derby and The Awards Connection writer Andrew Carden to talk about Leo McCarey's drama 'The Bells of St. Mary's,' the likely runner-up in the 1945 Oscar race that lost to 'The Lost Weekend.' 0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction 1:24 - 34:25 - 'The Bells of St. Mary's' review 34:26 - 1:23:52 - Why 'The Bells of St. Mary's' lost Best Picture 1:23:53 - 1:48:39 - Shoulda been a contender 1:48:40 - 1:53:50 - Did 'The Bells of St. Mary's' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on

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28:30

How Did They Win: Art Carney ('Harry and Tonto')

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2020/04/15

Listen to a PREVIEW of the fourth episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien, Amy Thomasson, and Charlie Bright about Art Carney winning Best Actor at the 1974 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why they

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01:47:50

The Yearling (feat. Casey Lee Clark)

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2020/04/08

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture writer and podcaster Casey Lee Clark to talk about Clarence Brown's coming of age film 'The Yearling,' the likely runner-up in the 1946 Oscar race that lost to 'The Best Years of Our Lives.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 30:20 - 'The Yearling' review 30:21 - 1:08:25 - Why 'The Yearling' lost Best Picture 1:08:26 - 1:43:12 - Shoulda been a contender 1:43:13 - 1:47:50 - Did 'The Yearling' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at

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26:04

For My Consideration: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

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2020/04/01

Listen to a PREVIEW of the second 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 his beloved partner in crime Sebastian Gronback about "Mad Max: Fury Road," George Miller's 2015 film that became an unexpected Oscar favorite

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01:58:14

Miracle on 34th Street (feat. Cody Dericks)

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2020/03/25

Kevin welcomes back Next Best Picture's Cody Dericks to talk about George Seaton's 'Miracle on 34th Street,' the likely runner-up in the 1947 Oscar race that lost to 'Gentleman's Agreement.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 33:20 - 'Miracle on 34th Street' review 33:21 - 1:17:06 - Why 'Miracle on 34th Street' lost Best Picture 1:17:07 - 1:53:37 - Shoulda been a contender 1:53:38 - 1:58:13 - Did 'Miracle on 34th Street' deserve to win? Support the show by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and

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55:02

On Second Thought: Life Is Beautiful (1998)

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2020/03/18

Considering the state of *everything* happening in the world right now, I'm making this Patreon bonus episode fully available for free to everyone. I hope this can provide even just a little bit of distraction during this trying time. Enjoy! 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 Josh Parham and Lauren

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02:05:57

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (feat. Zach Laws)

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2020/03/11

Kevin brings back Gold Derby colleague Zach Laws to talk about John Huston's 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,' the likely runner-up in the 1948 Oscar race that lost to 'Hamlet.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:16 - 38:51 - 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' review 38:52 - 1:35:57 - Why 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' lost Best Picture 1:37:58 - 2:02:21 - Shoulda been a contender 2:02:22 - 2:05:57 - Did 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' deserve to win? Support the show by going to

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24:55

On Second Thought: The Insider (1999)

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2020/03/04

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 19th 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 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 has Gold Derby colleague Rob Licuria on to discuss Michael Mann's "The Insider," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "American

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01:26:01

A Letter to Three Wives (feat. Murtada Elfadl)

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2020/02/26

Kevin brings in The Film Experience writer and Sundays with Cate podcast host Murtada Elfadl to talk about Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 'A Letter to Three Wives,' the likely runner-up in the 1949 Oscar race that lost to 'All the King's Men.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 33:45 - 'A Letter to Three Wives' review 33:46 - 57:54 - Why 'A Letter to Three Wives' lost Best Picture 57:55 - 1:21:19 - Shoulda been a contender 1:21:20 - 1:26:01 - Did 'A Letter to Three Wives' deserve to win? Follow Kevin

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24:45

On Second Thought: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

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2020/02/19

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 18th 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 Brandon Stanwyck and Joey Gentile of the Academy Queens podcast about Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," the

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02:19:16

2019 Academy Awards Reactions

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2020/02/12

The 92nd Academy Awards have come and gone and it's time to break down what happened, the winners, the losers, and Parasite's historic victory. Kevin is joined by AwardsWatch owner Erik Anderson and Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng to discuss it all. This is very long but very worth it! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Erik Anderson on Twitter: @awards_watch Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter: @joyceeng61

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01:58:32

Sunset Boulevard (feat. Izzy from Be Kind Rewind)

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2020/02/05

Kevin is pleased to welcome Izzy, the voice behind the wonderful Oscar-obsessed YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind, to talk about Billy Wilder's 'Sunset Boulevard,' the likely runner-up in the 1950 Oscar race that lost to 'All About Eve.' 0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 43:30 - 'Sunset Boulevard' review 43:31 - 1:31:28 - Why 'Sunset Boulevard' lost Best Picture 1:31:29 - 1:54:54 - Shoulda been a contender 1:54:55 - 1:58:31 - Did 'Sunset Boulevard' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter:

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23:18

On Second Thought: Gosford Park (2001)

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2020/01/29

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 17th 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 Amanda Spears and Kimberly Pierce about Robert Altman's "Gosford Park," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture

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01:30:49

A Place in the Sun (feat. Nathaniel Rogers)

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2020/01/22

Kevin brings back The Film Experience owner Nathaniel Rogers to talk about George Stevens' 'A Place in the Sun,' the likely runner-up in the 1951 Oscar race that lost to 'An American in Paris.' 0:00 - 1:19 - Introduction 1:20 - 36:33 - 'A Place in the Sun' review 36:34 - 1:08:16 - Why 'A Place in the Sun' lost Best Picture 1:08:17 - 1:27:05 - Shoulda been a contender 1:27:06 - 1:30:48 - Did 'A Place in the Sun' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Nathaniel

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01:44:58

2019 Oscar Nominations Reactions

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2020/01/15

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this week and it's time to break down what happened, who got snubbed, and who we think will win. Kevin is joined by Next Best Picture writers and podcasters Casey Lee Clark and Cody Dericks to discuss it all. And be sure to stay tuned for the end for a very special segment! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Casey Lee Clark on Twitter: @CaseyLeeClark Follow Cody Dericks on Twitter: @codymonster91 Follow And the

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28:07

On Second Thought: The Hours (2002)

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2020/01/08

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 16th 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 Ryan C. Showers and Nicole Ackman about Stephen Daldry's "The Hours," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to

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