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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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01:23:47

High Noon (feat. Tom O'Brien)

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2020/01/01

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture and Gold Derby's Tom O'Brien to talk about Fred Zinnemann's 'High Noon,' the likely runner-up in the 1952 Oscar race that lost to 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 31:36 - 'High Noon' review 31:37 - 55:33 - Why 'High Noon' lost Best Picture 55:34 - 1:20:28 - Should been a contender 1:20:29 - 1:23:46 - Did 'High Noon' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: @thomaseobrien Follow

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01:44:24

How Did They Win: Kathryn Bigelow ('The Hurt Locker')

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2019/12/25

Happy holidays! As a special treat, listen to the full episode of How Did They Win, a 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 TWO special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien and Amy Thomasson about Kathryn Bigelow winning Best Director at the 2009 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of

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01:40:34

Roman Holiday (feat. Ashley Kus)

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2019/12/18

Kevin brings back Record-Journal reporter and Audrey Hepburn enthusiast Ashley Kus to talk about William Wyler's romantic comedy 'Roman Holiday,' the likely runner-up in the 1953 Oscar race that lost to 'From Here to Eternity.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 36:45 - 'Roman Holiday' review 36:46 - 1:06:31 - Why 'Roman Holiday' lost Best Picture 1:06:32 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:10 - 1:40:34 - Did 'Roman Holiday' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on

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25:03

On Second Thought: Lost in Translation (2003)

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2019/12/11

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 15th 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 Kieran Scarlett and Murtada Elfadl about Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation," the possible runner-up that lost Best

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01:46:56

The Country Girl (feat. Daniel Brilliant)

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2019/12/04

Kevin welcomes InSession Film contributor and The Gayvourites podcast host Daniel Brilliant to talk about the George Seaton drama 'The Country Girl,' the likely runner-up in the 1954 Oscar race that lost to 'On the Waterfront.' 0:00 - 1:20 - Introduction 1:21 - 28:19 - 'The Country Girl' review 28:20 - 53:38 - Why 'The Country Girl' lost Best Picture 53:39 - 1:43:19 - Shoulda been a contender 1:43:20 - 1:46:56 - Did 'The Country Girl' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at

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27:38

On Second Thought: Sideways (2004)

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2019/11/27

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 14th 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 Andrew Carden and Jefferson Grubbs about Alexander Payne's "Sideways," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture

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01:38:33

Picnic (feat. Nell Minow)

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2019/11/20

Kevin welcomes RogerEbert.com assistant editor and film critic and MovieMom.com founder Nell Minow to talk about Joshua Logan's melodrama 'Picnic,' the likely runner-up in the 1955 Oscar race that lost to 'Marty.' 0:00 - 1:14 - Introduction 1:15 - 44:15 - 'Picnic' review 44:16 - 1:09:20 - Why 'Picnic' lost Best Picture 1:09:21 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:10 - 1:38:33 - Did 'Picnic' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin

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27:06

On Second Thought: Capote (2005)

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2019/11/13

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 13th 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 Chris Feil and Karen Peterson about Bennett Miller's "Capote," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to

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01:42:05

Giant (feat. Alicia Malone)

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2019/11/06

Kevin brings in TCM host, podcaster, film critic and author Alicia Malone to talk about George Stevens' epic drama 'Giant,' the likely runner-up in the 1956 Oscar race that lost to 'Around the World in 80 Days.' 0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction 1:24 - 38:45 - 'Giant' review 38:46 - 1:10:30 - Why 'Giant' lost Best Picture 1:10:31 - 1:37:16 - Shoulda been a contender 1:37:17 - 1:42:04 - Did 'Giant' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin

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27:40

On Second Thought: Babel (2006)

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2019/10/23

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 12th 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 Zach Laws and Cody Dericks about Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Babel," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture

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02:02:58

Sayonara (feat. Ryan McQuade)

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2019/10/16

Kevin welcomes back InSession Film and Awards Circuit writer/podcaster Ryan McQuade to talk about Joshua Logan's romantic drama 'Sayonara,' the likely runner-up in the 1957 Oscar race that lost to 'The Bridge on the River Kwai.' 0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction 1:24 - 51:57 - 'Sayonara' review 51:58 - 1:33:39 - Why 'Sayonara' lost Best Picture 1:33:40 - 1:53:50 - Shoulda been a contender 1:53:51 - 2:02:57 - Did 'Sayonara' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at

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25:29

On Second Thought: Juno (2007)

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2019/10/02

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 11th 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 Casey Lee Clark and Ashley Kus about Jason Reitman's "Juno," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "No

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30:52

How Did They Win: Tilda Swinton ('Michael Clayton')

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2019/09/18

Listen to a PREVIEW of the second 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 TWO special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien and Amy Thomasson about Tilda Swinton winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2007 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why

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01:48:47

The Defiant Ones (feat. Josh Parham)

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2019/09/11

Kevin welcomes back Next Best Picture contributor Josh Parham to talk about Stanley Kramer's crime drama 'The Defiant Ones,' the likely runner-up in the 1958 Oscar race that lost to 'Gigi.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:16 - 34:30 - 'The Defiant Ones' review 34:31 - 51:42 - Why 'The Defiant Ones' lost Best Picture 51:43 - 1:32:05 - Shoulda been a contender 1:32:06 - 1:40:50 - Did 'The Defiant Ones' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow

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For My Consideration: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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2019/09/04

Listen to a PREVIEW of the debut 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 Sam Eckmann about "Beauty and the Beast," Disney's 1991 classic that became the first animated film nominated for Best Picture

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01:40:51

Room at the Top (feat. Kimberly Pierce)

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2019/08/28

Kevin brings in screenwriter, Geek Girl Authority film critic and Citizen Dame member Kimberly Pierce to talk about Jack Clayton's romantic drama 'Room at the Top,' the likely runner-up in the 1959 Oscar race that lost to 'Ben-Hur.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:16 - 34:30 - 'Room at the Top' review 34:31 - 51:42 - Why 'Room at the Top' lost Best Picture 51:43 - 1:32:05 - Shoulda been a contender 1:32:06 - 1:40:50 - Did 'Room at the Top' deserve to win? Support And the

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24:06

On Second Thought: Milk (2008)

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2019/08/21

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 10th 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 Charlie Bright and Thelma Adams about Gus Van Sant's "Milk," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Slumdog

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01:36:14

Elmer Gantry (feat. Jefferson Grubbs)

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2019/08/14

Kevin brings in Thin Gold Line founder and Bustle writer Jefferson Grubbs to talk about Richard Brooks' drama 'Elmer Gantry,' the likely runner-up in the 1960 Oscar race that lost to 'The Apartment.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 32:06 - 'Elmer Gantry' review 32:07 - 1:02:08 - Why 'Elmer Gantry' lost Best Picture 1:02:09 - 1:32:23 - Shoulda been a contender 1:32:24 - 1:36:13 - Did 'Elmer Gantry' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow

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24:16

On Second Thought: Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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2019/08/07

Listen to this PREVIEW of the ninth 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 Matt Neglia and Ryan McQuade about Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," the possible runner-up that lost Best

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01:38:41

Judgment at Nuremberg (feat. Andrew Carden)

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2019/07/31

Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby colleague Andrew Carden to talk about Stanley Kramer's courtroom drama 'Judgment at Nuremberg,' the likely runner-up in the 1961 Oscar race that lost to 'West Side Story.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:15 - 34:58 - 'Judgment at Nuremberg' review 34:59 - 1:14:13 - Why 'Judgment at Nuremberg' lost Best Picture 1:14:14 - 1:32:11 - Shoulda been a contender 1:32:12 - 1:38:41 - Did 'Judgment at Nuremberg' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on

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