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Way Too Early Oscar Podcast

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast

Hosts Marisa Carpico and Matt Taylor discuss the current Oscar race from the surprises and snubs to the unrewarded gems.

tv & film film reviews

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00:44:28

The 2025 Emmy Awards

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this episode, Matt and Marisa talk about this year's Emmy awards! Come to find out which of the night's big winners Matt has a hot take about, stay to find out which shows from 10-30 years ago Marisa is watching instead of this year's nominees. Other topics/tangents include: if IP will ever be as good as Andor again, our favorite awkward audience interactions, and how we're not ready to quit Ryan Murphy.

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00:55:42

EGOT Update: August 2025

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, Marisa and Matt take the EGOT award shows one letter at a time, walking through the state of the races (and also going on tangents about what they're obsessed with at the moment). Topics include: Taylor Swift's big new album, sad girl summer pop, getting Amy Madigan an Oscar, and the latest Broadway gossip about a bunch of silly boys.

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00:53:20

Grammy 2025 Preview

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2025/07/08

In the latest episode of their "transitional period," Matt and Marisa talk about the Grammy race. Listen to find out their... complicated... feelings for this award show, and what they think of the current front-runners. And more importantly: stay tuned for a lot of Lady Gaga talk.

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00:24:37

2025 Tony Awards Reaction

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2025/06/09

Matt and Marisa continue their "pilot program" of turning this into an EGOT podcast with their reactions to this year's Tony Awards. In the episode, they discuss their favorite speech of the night, the constant sound issues and completely forget to mention the incredible Hamilton 10th anniversary performance.

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01:10:04

The 2025 TONY (!) Award Nominations

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Marisa and Matt pivot into a whole new awards season: The 2025 Tony Awards! The duo talk about all the buzzy shows this season like Oh Mary!, Maybe Happy Ending, and the controversial Othello revival. Find out what show this season is one of the worst they've ever seen. And which Broadway star inspired them to take the show in a new direction?

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00:34:51

The 2025 Academy Awards Reaction Episode!

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Well, that's all folks... Matt and Marisa are joined by Alex Marcus to talk about the 2025 Academy Awards! Were they charmed by Conan? Were they surprised by the Anora sweep? What did they think of Timmy's yellow suit? Find out!

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00:20:24

2025 Oscars: Best Sound

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Surprise! Matt and Marisa are back because they forgot to do a category: Best Sound. In the episode, they discuss why Wicked is superior to other recent live-sung musicals and marvel at the work it must take to create all the sound from scratch in something like The Wild Robot.

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01:05:45

2025 Oscars: Best Director and Best Picture

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2025/02/28

Matt and Marisa wrap up their individual category breakdowns with two of the biggest. In the episode, they discuss how The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez went from front runners to also-rans, how Sean Baker's recognition feels like it's been a long time coming and once again encourage you to see The Count of Monte Cristo.

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01:09:24

2025 Oscars: Best Supporting and Lead Actresses

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Matt and Marisa continue their category breakdowns with their favorite categories: Actresses. In the episode, Marisa confesses to being a longtime Ariana Grande fan, Matt speaks for both of them on how great Isabella Rossellini and they talk about how exciting the Lead race is.

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00:44:03

2025 Oscars: Best Supporting and Lead Actors

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Matt and Marisa tackle their first set of major categories with the boys. In the episode, they wonder how a Sing Sing actor failed to make the list, discuss Succession brain and disagree on the Timothée of it all.

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00:31:37

2025 Oscars: Best Production Design and Best Visual...

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2025/02/26

Matt and Marisa finish off the technical categories. In the episode, the marvel at the visual in Dune: Part Two,and talk about their love for two ape-centric movies.

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00:48:20

2025 Oscars: Best Cinematography and Best Editing

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Matt and Marisa continue their category breakdowns with Cinematography and Editing. In the episode, they discuss whether The Brutalist was the visual marvel it promised to be, highlight the subtle comedy of Conclave and Marisa continues her hate campaign against Nosferatu.

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01:08:52

2025 Oscars: Adapted and Original Screenplays

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2025/02/24

Matt and Marisa continue their individual category breakdowns with the writing nominations. In the episode, they discuss how cool The Substance is, marvel that September 5 didn't get more nominations and once again bring up The Count of Monte Cristo.

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00:42:13

2025 Oscars: Best Original Score and Best Original Song

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/22

Matt and Marisa continue their category breakdowns with the music categories. In the episode, Matt wonders how Wicked's score earned a nomination but Dune 2 didn't, Marisa names some wild alternate nominees for Song and they both lament a major snub for Score.

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00:49:35

2025 Oscars: Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best...

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Matt and Marisa continue their category breakdowns with more technical categories. In the episode, Marisa begrudgingly compliments Nosferatu, Matt jokes about dressing his bridesmaids as the Bene Gesserit from Dune and they both wonder what Gladiator II is doing anywhere near the Oscars.

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01:10:56

2025 Oscars: Animated Film, International Film, and...

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Marisa and Matt break down three more 2024 Oscar categories: Best International Film, Best Animated Film, and Best Original Score.

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00:53:51

2025 Oscars: The Shorts Categories

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2025/02/12

Matt and Marisa launch their annual breakdown of all the Oscar nominees with the Live Action, Documentary and Animated Short Film categories. Thanks again to ShortsTV for providing us with viewing links for all the films. The showcases hit theaters 2/14.

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00:38:35

The 2024 Golden Globes Wins, SAG and DGA Nominations

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2025/01/08

In this episode, Matt and Marisa reflect on this year's Golden Globes (Demi is running! They ate pasta and gossiped while watching together!). They also react to the SAG and DGA nominations and the current status of the big six Oscar races. Tangents include: Marisa's dad's love for Maria, our enthusiasm for The Fall Guy, and the random Amazon Prime Original Series that Matt's fiancé loves.

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00:36:06

Golden Globes Nomination Thoughts

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Marisa and Matt sound off on the silliest award show: the Golden Globes, which just announced their nominations this week. Tune in to hear them debate what counts as a "comedy" these days, try to predict whether The Substance is a serious Oscar contender, and speculate on whether or not an icon of 1970s cinema will make an appearance on the red carpet (which icon? the answer will surprise you).

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00:53:39

New York Film Festival w/ Tom Moore

Way Too Early Oscar Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Marisa and Matt are joined by Tom Moore to discuss some of the highlights from this year's New York Film Festival including Anora, Emilia Perez, Queer, Maria, and The Brutalist.

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