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Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars. Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media

  1. Oscars Shortlists Named

    17/12/2025

    Oscars Shortlists Named

    On this episode of Academy Watch we analyse the Oscars Shortlists that have been named by the Academy with host Bo Nicholson. Link to the Oscars Article https://press.oscars.org/news/98th-oscarsr-shortlists-12-award-categories-announced Host Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie Media Email: punchandpiemedia@gmail.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

    14 min
  2. Golden Globes Nominations

    09/12/2025

    Golden Globes Nominations

    The Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations have dropped and it's business as usual for One Battle After Another in its favouritism and a surprise snub for Wicked: For Good at the Globes! Listen to the analysis and what this means for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson. Host Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie Media Email: punchandpiemedia@gmail.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

    7 min
  3. Way, Way Too Early Oscar Predictions - 2025

    05/12/2025

    Way, Way Too Early Oscar Predictions - 2025

    On this episode of Academy Watch we make some way too early Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson. Host Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Email: punchandpiemedia@gmail.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

    8 min
  4. (Belated) Cannes Recap 2025

    24/06/2025

    (Belated) Cannes Recap 2025

    Academy Watch and Reel Talk present this special crossover episode, where the hosts Bo Nicholson (Academy Watch) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) discuss the outcome of the Cannes Film Festival, and what that means for the upcoming film release calendar and awards season. Hosts Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: ⁠https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson⁠ Sam Stokes Check out his other work ⁠Reel Talk⁠ ⁠Den of Ten⁠ ⁠One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast⁠ ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠ Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠ Join our Discord! ⁠https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG⁠ Twitter: ⁠@filmstories⁠ Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: ⁠www.filmstories.co.uk⁠ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  5. 02/04/2025 · BONUS

    Presenting MovieVersaries: Out of Africa @ 40 Years Old

    On this episode of Academy Watch, we're highlighting a MovieVersaries episode covering the 1985 Best Picture winning film, Out of Africa, on its 40th anniversary. Featuring Bo Nicholson and Andy Williams. Hosts Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Andy Williams Check out his work. FrameTo Frame Follow MovieVersaries on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieversaries.pod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/movieversaries.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovieVersariesPod Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG; Frame to Framers Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Bulls (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  6. Anora Wins!

    03/03/2025 · BONUS

    Anora Wins!

    Anora won 5 Oscars on its way to winning Best Picture! Listen to Bo's breakdown of the Oscars. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  7. Final Oscar Predictions

    01/03/2025

    Final Oscar Predictions

    Per Academy Watch tradition, Bo and Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All) get together to give their final Oscar Predictions. How many can they get right? Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Ian Buckley Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above All Or his Letterboxd Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 33m
  8. Wicked: Oscar Predictions and Analysis

    01/03/2025

    Wicked: Oscar Predictions and Analysis

    Wicked has earned 10 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and also to talk smack about Act 2 of the stage musical, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m
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Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars. Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media

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  • Creator
    Punch & Pie Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Punch & Pie Media
  • Show Website
    Academy Watch

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