

And the Runner-Up Is
Kevin Jacobsen
"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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Mar 6, 2019 • 2h 5min
The Exorcist (feat. Cody Dericks)
Kevin brings in Cody Dericks from Next Best Picture and the Halloweeners podcast to talk about William Friedkin's horror drama 'The Exorcist,' the likely runner-up in the 1973 Oscar race that lost to 'The Sting.' 0:00 - 1:24 - Introduction 1:25 - 47:34 - 'The Exorcist' review 47:35 - 1:24:43 - Why 'The Exorcist' lost Best Picture 1:24:44 - 1:59:55 - Shoulda been a contender 1:59:56 - 2:05:20 - Did 'The Exorcist' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Cody Dericks on Twitter: @codymonster91 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Feb 27, 2019 • 2h 4min
91st Academy Awards Breakdown
Kevin recaps the 91st Academy Awards alongside returning guests Amanda Spears, Tom O'Brien, and Joyce Eng, including 'Green Book' winning Best Picture, Olivia Colman pulling off an upset over Glenn Close, the many historic wins, and how it all worked without a host. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Amanda Spears on Twitter: @msamandaspears Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: @thomaseobrien Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter: @joyceeng61 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 48min
Chinatown (feat. Kieran Scarlett)
Kevin welcomes writer and filmmaker Kieran Scarlett to talk about Roman Polanski's neo-noir mystery 'Chinatown,' the likely runner-up in the 1974 Oscar race that lost to 'The Godfather Part II.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 36:24 - 'Chinatown' review 36:25 - 1:10:57 - Why 'Chinatown' lost Best Picture 1:10:58 - 1:44:21 - Shoulda been a contender 1:44:22 - 1:47:40 - Did 'Chinatown' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Kieran Scarlett on Twitter: @danblackroyd Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Feb 13, 2019 • 1h 41min
Dog Day Afternoon (feat. Thelma Adams)
Kevin brings notable film critic and author Thelma Adams to talk about Sidney Lumet's crime drama 'Dog Day Afternoon,' the likely runner-up in the 1976 Oscar race that lost to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' 0:00 - 1:14 - Introduction 1:15 - 36:01 - 'Dog Day Afternoon' review 36:02 - 1:14:16 - Why 'Dog Day Afternoon' lost Best Picture 1:14:17 - 1:34:28 - Shoulda been a contender 1:34:29 - 1:40:40 - Did 'Dog Day Afternoon' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Thelma Adams on Twitter: @thelmadams Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Feb 6, 2019 • 2h 4min
Network (feat. Charlie Bright)
Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby colleague Charlie Bright to talk about Sidney Lumet's satirical drama 'Network,' the likely runner-up in the 1976 Oscar race that lost to 'Rocky.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 48:57 - 'Network' review 48:58 - 1:32:16 - Why 'Network' lost Best Picture 1:32:17 - 1:55:38 - Shoulda been a contender 1:55:39 - 2:03:45 - Did 'Network' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Charles Bright on Twitter: @charlesbright Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Jan 30, 2019 • 1h 40min
Star Wars (feat. Karen Peterson)
Kevin brings back AwardsCircuit writer and Citizen Dame and The Watch and Talk podcaster Karen Peterson to talk about George Luca's sci-fi epic 'Star Wars,' the likely runner-up in the 1977 Oscar race that lost to 'Annie Hall.' 0:00 - 1:54 - Introduction 1:55 - 38:56 - 'Star Wars' review 38:57 - 1:17:30 - Why 'Star Wars' lost Best Picture 1:17:31 - 1:35:10 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:11 - 1:40:04 - Did 'Star Wars' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Karen Peterson on Twitter: @KarenMPeterson Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Jan 16, 2019 • 2h 29min
The Current Oscar Race + Big Announcement
This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin is joined by some all stars you've heard on the show before: Erik Anderson, Andrew Carden, Rob Licuria, Ryan McQuade and Matt Neglia, to break down the current Oscar race as it stands on the brink of nominations morning. This chat includes a dissection of the races for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director. Plus, stay tuned to the end for a very special surprise announcement! Theme Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Dec 26, 2018 • 1h 23min
Coming Home (feat. Nathaniel Rogers)
Kevin welcomes Nathaniel Rogers, creator and owner of The Film Experience, to talk about Hal Ashby's Vietnam-era romantic drama 'Coming Home,' the likely runner-up in the 1978 Oscar race that lost to 'The Deer Hunter.' 0:00 - 1:26 - Introduction 1:27 - 26:29 - 'Coming Home' review 26:30 - 54:55 - Why 'Coming Home' lost Best Picture 54:56 - 1:18:01 - Shoulda been a contender 1:18:02 - 1:22:29 - Did 'Coming Home' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Nathaniel Rogers on Twitter: @nathanielr Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Dec 19, 2018 • 1h 52min
Apocalypse Now (feat. Stephen Buja)
Kevin is joined by OscarWatch Podcast co-host Stephen Buja to talk about Francis Ford Coppola's epic psychological drama 'Apocalypse Now,' the likely runner-up in the 1979 Oscar race that lost to 'Kramer vs. Kramer.' 0:00 - 1:33 - Introduction 1:34 - 41:32 - 'Apocalypse Now' review 41:33 - 1:23:30 - Why 'Apocalypse Now' lost Best Picture 1:23:31 - 1:44:00 - Shoulda been a contender 1:44:01 - 1:51:30 - Did 'Apocalypse Now' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Stephen Buja's podcast on Twitter: @OscarWatchPod Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Dec 12, 2018 • 1h 48min
Raging Bull (feat. Joyce Eng)
Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng to talk about Martin Scorsese's seminal boxing drama 'Raging Bull,' the likely runner-up in the 1980 Oscar race that lost to 'Ordinary People.' 0:00 - 1:24 - Introduction 1:25 - 29:17 - 'Raging Bull' review 29:18 - 1:15:47 - Why 'Raging Bull' lost Best Picture 1:15:48 - 1:36:11 - Shoulda been a contender 1:36:12 - 1:48:18 - Did 'Raging Bull' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter: @joyceeng61 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich


