The Oscar Project Podcast

Jonathan Ytreberg

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The Oscar Project Podcast

A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.

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3.24 Movie Chat with Luiz Mendez, winner of the 2025 Oscars Prediction Contest

Send us a text In today's episode, I am joined by Luis Mendez, the winner of the 2025 Oscar prediction contest on The Oscar Project. We talk about our reactions to the 97th Academy Awards, some movies from 2025 so far, and what we're looking forward to in the rest of 2025. Books mentioned in this episode include: Mickey 7 by Edward AshtonOpposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt SingerOscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael ...

27 min
MAR 7

3.23 Filmmaker Interview with Lucy Davidson

Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Lucy Davidson, the director of the short film "Baggage," a touching look at the weight we all carry with us in our day to day lives. Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of creating a sonic landscape that felt believable, and some of the fun little details you can look for as you watch the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by R...

12 min
MAR 3

3.22-97th Academy Awards Recap

Send us a text The 97th Academy Awards are over and today I'm joined by Shawna Carroll from the Notes from Post newsletter to recap everything that happened at last night's ceremony. Listen to hear us talk about the biggest winners and losers of the evening, some of the beautiful style we got to see, and anything that caught us by surprise. Other topics mentioned: Art of the Cut podcast with Steve HullfishCall Me By Your Name directed by Luca Guadagnino

21 min
FEB 28

3.21-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 5

Send us a text Today is the final episode in my preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will have broken down every category over the course of this week. Today I am joined by Maria Banson from the Brunello Bombshell newsletter to break down all ten films nominated for Best Picture. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all new episodes, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for...

47 min
FEB 27

3.20-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 4

Send us a text Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Kevin Pettit from the See You at the Movies newsletter to break down all four acting categories, both screenplay categories, and Best Director. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this wee...

42 min
FEB 26

3.19-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 3

Send us a text Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Brandon MacMurray from the Short Stick Films website to break down Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short Film, and Best Documentary Short Film. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episod...

18 min
FEB 25

3.18-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 2

Send us a text Today is the second of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes newsletter to break down Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podc...

30 min
FEB 24

3.17-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 1

Send us a text Today's is the first of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Joanne Thornborough from the Pop! Goes My Brain newsletter to break down all of the technical categories. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this week, and head over to my Substack to s...

30 min

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2.12 Spring Preview

Send us a text On today's episode, I give a quick preview of some of the things I'm working on for the podcast in the coming weeks a months. Be sure to subscribe to the show in your podcast player and follow The Oscar Project for all the updates. Facebook-facebook.com/TheOscarProjectInstagram-@the_oscar_projectX (Twitter)-@jytrebergSubstack-theoscarproject.substack.comI'm appearing on the next episode of The Playlist Project podcast with my friend Stacy. Check out her podcast all about the mu...

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Absolutely amazing! 🤩

08/02/2023

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I love how informative and interesting each episode of this podcast is.

A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.

Creator

Jonathan Ytreberg
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

110
Rating

Clean
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