And the Runner-Up Is
by Kevin Jacobsen
June 26, 2025 5:00 pm
“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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