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And The Oscar Does Not Go To

Have you ever watched a great movie and thought, "how did this not win an oscar?" Us too! Tiffani and Wendy choose a year, an Oscar category, and talk about a movie that didn't win the Oscar versus the movie that did win the Oscar.
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Episodes

Kubo & the Two Strings vs The Jungle Book

The Penrod's takeover this week as Wendy & her hubby and improv comedian, TJ, discuss the Best Visual Effects category of the 2017 Oscars! They do a deep dive into nominee, Kubo and the Two Strings and the winner, The Jungle Book!

Jun 17, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 315

Carol vs The Danish Girl

In honor of Pride month, Tiffani & guest co-host, comedian Michaela Meyers are talking about the 2016 Oscars, where two films that focus on LBGTQIA+ stories are up for several categories: Carol & The Danish Girl! This week we focus on Rooney Mara & Alicia Vikander as they compete for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Jun 09, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 314

Finding Nemo vs Lost in Translation

Wendy & Tiff are checking out the Lost & Found this week as we discuss Finding Nemo & Lost in Translation, who were both up for Best Original Screenplay in 2004. Both films are whismical, adventure-filled and full of laughs!

May 26, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 312

Traffic vs Gladiator

Drama! Suspense! War! Drugs! Tiff & Wendy discuss two major movies from the 2001 Oscars that swept a ton of the categories: Traffic & Gladiator!

May 19, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 311

Ghostbusters vs Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Wendy & Tiff discuss two of their favorite childhood films that just happened to be nominated in 1985 for Best Visual Fx! Listen in as we discuss Ghostbuster and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!

May 12, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 310

Armageddon vs The Prince of Egypt

Aside from having strong male leads on a mission to save humaity, what else does Armageddon and The Prince of Egypt have in common? Each had an original hit song! Take a listen as Wendy & Tiff discuss the category of Best Original Song of the 1999 Oscars!

Apr 21, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 309

Bridesmaids vs The Help

We've got two talented, funny women, but only one can win Best Supporting Actress of 2012. Listen in as we discuss the brilliance of Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids vs Octavia Spencer in The Help!

Apr 14, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 308

Oscars 2022 Recap!

Wendy & Tiff recap the 2022 Oscars! We break it all down......yes......even THAT thing that happened.

Mar 31, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 307

Promising Young Woman vs Nomadland

Feel that feminine power!!!! This week we celebrate writers/directors Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) & Chloe Zhao (Nomadland)! These trailblazers were up for multiple Oscar categories, but this week we are talking about the Best Director category of the 2021 Oscars!

Mar 24, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 306

Into the Woods vs The Grand Budapest Hotel

Talk about a feast for the eyes! Check out this weeks episode where we discuss the 2015 Oscar nominees for Production Design. We'll celebrate these little beauties: Into the Woods & The Grand Budapest Hotel!

Mar 17, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 305

Ratatouille vs Juno

Rats in the kitchen and teen pregnancy! Wendy & Tiff check out the Best Original Screenplays from the 2008 Oscars: Ratatouille & Juno!

Mar 10, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 304

Thelma & Louise vs The Silence of the Lambs

We take on the Best Actress in a Leading Role of the 1992 Oscars. A powerful triple threat with Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise vs Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs! TW: Rape, Violence.

Mar 03, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 303

An American Tail vs Top Gun

You may be asking yourself what these two movies could possible have in common..... Best Original Song of the 1987 Oscars! Join us as we discuss these two gems of the 80's, as well as the struggles of hanger and what Oscars movies we still need to watch!

Feb 24, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 302

We're BACK! Let's catch up!

Tiff & Wendy are back! Catch up with us as we talk about what's happened since the holidays: The Golden Globes weirdness, celebrities we've lost, award season movies and more!

Feb 10, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 301

The Holiday vs Love Actually

We've got your holiday meet-cutes, relationship dramas, and happily ever afters right here! Not to mention, these films are filled with Oscar nominated actors! Join us as we talk about what makes these early 2000's films classics and what about them did not age so very well! Happy Holidays everyone and we will see you in Feb 2022!

Dec 23, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 246

Elf vs National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Elf and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation are definitely a yearly tradition for many! Join us as we chat about the film fun facts, SNL stars, and the holiday cheer these movies bring!

Dec 16, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 245

Miracle on 34th Street vs White Christmas

Happy Holidays! Wendy & Tiff kick off their holiday series with two classic, Oscar nominated, holidays films: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and White Christmas (1955). Come get in the spirit with us as we talk about these beloved films!

Dec 09, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 244

The Devil Wears Prada vs The Queen

How do you compare Hollywood legends, Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren? Well, Tiff and Wendy give it a shot! On this weeks episode, we talk about the Best Actress in a Leading Role category of 2007. Our movies are The Devil Wears Prada and The Queen!

Dec 02, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 243

Megan Cavanagh: A League of Her Own! *wink*

Tiff nearly explodes as she interviews one of her favorite character actors, Megan Cavanagh, in this weeks special episode! They cover juicy stories about becoming Marla Hooch in A League of Their Own, Hollywood parties, VO, and so much more!

Nov 18, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 242

Saving Private Ryan vs Shakespeare in Love

Hold on to your hats, because Wendy and Tiff are tackling one of the BIGGEST Oscar controversies of all time! Let's talk about how Shakespeare in Love won Best Picture over Saving Private Ryan in 1999!

Nov 11, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 241

Zombieland vs Cabin in the Woods

It's our final Spooky Season episode and then it's back to business. This week, we've got zombies! We've got gore! We've got comedy! We've got Chris Hemsworth? Listen in as we discuss comedy horrors: Zombieland and Cabin in the Woods. Happy Halloween to all!!

Oct 28, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 240

Poltergeist vs The Exorcist

Spooky Season part 2 is here! We've got demons. We've got curses. We've got all the talented children! Listen in as Wendy & Tiff discuss two Oscar-nominated horror classics: Poltergeist & The Exorcist!

Oct 21, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 239

Casper vs Hocus Pocus

It's Spooky Season! Ghosts! Witches! 90's heartthrobs! We've got your childhood Halloween nostalgia and all the fun facts right here!

Oct 14, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 238

The Hours vs Chicago

What a year for women! Tiff and Wendy break down the incredible performances in this weeks movies from the 2003 Oscars! Listen in as we discuss the acting, the politics and the fun facts of The Hours and Chicago!

Oct 07, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 237

The Oscars: A Peek Behind the Curtain w/ Payden Adams

Wendy & Tiff bring in their first ever guest, PAYDEN ADAMS! Payden gives us the inside scoop into what it's like to work Oscar events! We talk celebs, Hollywood and we even sneak in some talk about Payden's current position with the Utah Jazz!

Sep 30, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 236

Die Hard vs Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Adventure, humor and.... Murder!!!!? Join us as we discuss the visual fx of 80's classics, Die Hard and Who Framed Roger Rabbit! These culturally significant films took a lot to make and we can't wait to gush!

Sep 23, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 235

Coraline vs Up

The 2010 Oscars....what a year for animation!! Join us as we discuss the creepiness and complexity of Coraline, as well as the heart warming sob fest that is Up! There will also be a wink and a nod to the late, great Ed Asner.

Sep 16, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 234

Maverick vs The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The glamour, the authenticity, the spectacle!! This week, Wendy & Tiff talk about the stunning costumes displayed in the Best Costume category of the 1995 Oscars! We've got your western and drag content right here!

Sep 09, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 233

A Star is Born: Judy, Babs & Lady Gaga!

In a special episode, we compare and contrast three remakes of A Star is Born: 1954, 1976, 2018, which have all made their way into the Oscars! Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand & Lady Gaga take on this classic and tragic story of love, addiction and following your dreams......but does it still hold up?

Sep 02, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 232
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