The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast

Matthew Anderson
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The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast is hosted by Matthew Anderson. On each episode, a guest & I will discuss each film in regards to their overall quality, whether or not their sole screenplay nomination was worthy, & would we personally nominate it for another category. We also have our miniseries, The Lone Screenplay Winners. If you'd like to know when episodes will be on the air, you can find our channel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TLSNpodcast).

  1. Jul 21

    The Ladykillers (with Gordon McNulty)

    To celebrate our 3-year anniversary, we are celebrating with an episode on our main show covering the British classic, The Ladykillers! On the episode, we have Gordon McNulty from The Lone Acting Nominees to discuss how this held up. We also talk about whether this works based on its premise alone, or if it works because of its writing and performances. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:55Discussion (Spoilers): 1:55 - 37:17Awards Talk: 37:17 - 51:08Outro: 51:08 - 55:19 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    The Ladykillers (with Gordon McNulty)

  2. Jul 10

    Sex, Lies, and Videotapes (with Sam Meltzer)

    We're back with another episode of TLSN Podcast and this time we have Sam Meltzer back on the show to discuss an underrated film from the 1980's with Sex, Lies, and Videotape. In the episode, we discuss what put a lot of people on the map, including its writer/director, Steven Soderbergh, as well as some of the more timeless aspects of the film's ideas/concepts. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 3:05 Discussion (Spoilers): 3:05 - 35:41 Awards Talk: 35:41 - 50:42 Outro: 50:42 - 53:35 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    Sex, Lies, and Videotapes (with Sam Meltzer)

  3. Jun 30

    Thelma and Louise (with Shadan Larki)

    For this episode, I'm being joined by InSession film contributor/awards editor/podcaster, Shadan Larki, to discuss Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning film from 1991, Thelma and Louise. Even though we have some hot takes on the soon-to-be honorary Oscar recipient, we do have a fair amount of positive things to talk about with this film. What are they exactly? Find out by listening to our episode! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 2:44 Discussion (Spoilers): 2:44 - 38:24 Awards Talk: 38:24 - 1:07:47 Outro: 1:07:47 - 1:12:09 Follow Shadan Larki and InSession Film: https://insessionfilm.com Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20 Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast Subscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    Thelma and Louise (with Shadan Larki)

  4. May 19

    Splendor in the Grass (with Jeffrey Kare)

    For our next episode, we have Jeffrey Kare on the podcast to discuss Splendor in the Grass! In our spoiler-filled discussion, we talk about why this is one of Jeffrey's favorite screenplay winners of the 1960's as well as praising Natalie Wood's terrific performance. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:18 Discussion (Spoilers): 1:18 - 41:46 Awards Talk: 41:46 - 1:04:56 Outro: 1:04:56 - 1:09:05 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    Splendor in the Grass (with Jeffrey Kare)

  5. May 5

    American Fiction (with Roberto Ortiz)

    We're back with our first episode of the main show on American Fiction! This time, we have Roberto Ortiz back on to discuss how Cord Jefferson's directorial debut got himself the writing Oscar, and whether or not this holds up. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:46 Discussion (Spoilers): 1:46 - 34:50 Awards Talk: 34:50 - 1:05:06 Conclusion: 1:05:06 - 1:09:12 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    American Fiction (with Roberto Ortiz)

  6. 10/18/2025

    Juno (with Thomas Digby)

    On our last main episode of 2025, we have Thomas Digby on to discuss a 2007 sleeper hit that managed to win Diablo Cody her Oscar for her work on Jason Reitman's film, Juno. Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:07 - Intro 2:07 - 44:56 - Discussion (Spoilers) 44:56 - 1:08:43 - Awards Talk 1:08:43 - 1:13:09 - Outro Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

    Juno (with Thomas Digby)

  7. 10/03/2025

    Sling Blade (with Riley Quinn)

    For our next episode, Riley Quinn is back on the podcast to discuss this 1996 sleeper hit that got Billy Bob Thornton his breakout role & Oscar win in Adapted Screenplay, Sling Blade. Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:21 - Intro 1:21 - 39:14 - Discussion (Spoilers) 39:14 - 1:10:10 - Awards Talk 1:10:10 - 1:12:50 - Outro Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl Interested in knowing what equipment I use for podcast episodes?  Recording Setup:  HyperX QuadCast S: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/44ShmXb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  K Kasonic Microphone Stand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4eLqMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  SanDisk 2TB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/407XNHK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]   Want to learn more about screenwriting structure or Oscar trivia of past ceremonies?   Pick up these books:  Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4nGtcLl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3ImaCrO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Save the Cat! By Blake Snyder in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3GEFrHJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Some product links used are compensated affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time you click through and purchase the product(s) listed and note, there is no additional cost to you.

    Sling Blade (with Riley Quinn)

  8. 09/19/2025

    Moonrise Kingdom (with Meredith Loftus)

    We're finally back with another Wes Anderson film, Moonrise Kingdom, on the podcast with Meredith Loftus returning to discuss another film from her favorite director. Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:32 - Intro 1:32 - 40:55 - Discussion (Spoilers) 40:55 - 1:10:25 - Awards Talk 1:10:25 - 1:15:03 - Outro Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠ Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl Interested in knowing what equipment I use for podcast episodes?  Recording Setup:  HyperX QuadCast S: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/44ShmXb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  K Kasonic Microphone Stand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4eLqMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  SanDisk 2TB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/407XNHK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]   Moonrise Kingdom on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/465iWFY [Amazon] Moonrise Kingdom on Criterion Blu-Ray: ⁠https://amzn.to/4nxcmhh⁠ [Amazon] Want to learn more about screenwriting structure or Oscar trivia of past ceremonies?   Pick up these books:  Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4nGtcLl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3ImaCrO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Save the Cat! By Blake Snyder in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3GEFrHJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Some product links used are compensated affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time you click through and purchase the product(s) listed and note, there is no additional cost to you.

    Moonrise Kingdom (with Meredith Loftus)
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The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast is hosted by Matthew Anderson. On each episode, a guest & I will discuss each film in regards to their overall quality, whether or not their sole screenplay nomination was worthy, & would we personally nominate it for another category. We also have our miniseries, The Lone Screenplay Winners. If you'd like to know when episodes will be on the air, you can find our channel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TLSNpodcast).

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