Explore every episode of the podcast Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
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| 1928 Ceremony Episode | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:09:18 | |
The winners have been decided and we're here to inform! Join us as we wrap up the first Academy year and discuss the winners, the films and the legends that were born at the very first Academy Awards! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Wings (1927) | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:03:27 | |
The very first best picture winner brought us advanced technology and a gripping story of love and friendship! All set? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Racket (1928) | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:57:25 | |
This episode we cover the earliest gangster piece nominated by the Academy! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 7th Heaven (1927) | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:04:01 | |
And so the journey begins with two unlikely lovers and a sky full of stars! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Episode 0 - The Academy and Us | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:10:09 | |
You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| In Old Arizona (1928) | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:05:12 | |
A genre based solely on it's setting, the western is a staple of the history of film. Today we explore the first western nominated for best picture. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Patriot (1928) and Lost Media | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:08:23 | |
How is it possible that a film nominated for the most prestigious award in cinema history can be lost to time? Could something like this take place now? We discuss the only best picture nominee to be considered "lost" and talk on the future of lost media. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Love Parade (1929) | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:13:33 | |
A TRUE musical and a legendary pre-code romp! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Disraeli (1929) | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:02:55 | |
Yet another 'first-of-a-genre' nominee! This time we're covering the historical biopic of George Arl...I mean Benjamin Disraeli! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 1929 Ceremony Episode (2nd Oscars) | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:08:26 | |
A small number of categories, a short window of eligibility and a giant year for sound! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Hollywood Revue (1929) | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:13:16 | |
Perhaps the most unique best picture nominee in Oscar history? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Alibi (1929) | 19 Nov 2025 | 01:01:32 | |
It's Noir-vember so what better than a proto-noir classic? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Broadway Melody (1929) | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:07:42 | |
All singing! All dancing! All talking musical extravaganza! That's what they say, but is it true? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Divorcee (1930) | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:12:15 | |
Norma Shearer is breath-taking and demands your attention in this pre-code drama! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) - featuring Jordan Ghastly | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:31:40 | |
We are joined this episode by historian and friend of the show, Jordan Ghastly to discuss this WW1 anti-war epic. You can find more from Jordan Ghastly at: You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Big House (1930) | 26 Dec 2025 | 01:12:28 | |
A genre that is both greatly beloved yet also rarely spoken of, the prison movie! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 1930 Ceremony Episode (3rd Oscars) - featuring Antonia Carlotta | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:32:05 | |
We wrap season 1 up with a special guest! Antonia Carlotta, creator of Universally Me and descendant to Universal Studios founder, Carl Laemmle! You can find more from Antonia Carlotta on her website or her YouTube Channel You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Bugonia (2025) | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:56:42 | |
Insert Grand Cycle music here BUM BUM(ble bee)! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 2026 Oscar Predictions | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:18:33 | |
Welcome back to Once Upon a Time at the Oscars! Join us as we cast our predictions of what will be nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Frankenstein (2025) | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:59:24 | |
A 200 year old story we all know and love. But was it done the way we may have been hoping for? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| F1 (2025) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:59:37 | |
Every year there's a film that makes audiences say "huh?" But this one also makes you headbang a lil bit. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Hamnet (2025) | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:06:12 | |
In a time where human connection through art is on the line, is this the film that can reignite our need for that very connection? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Marty Supreme (2025) ft. Tim aka Chromdar | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:14:13 | |
We're joined by Ryan's brother, Tim to discuss the anxiety inducing chaos of Marty Supreme! Check out Tim on Letterboxd! Also, tune into his radio show every Thursday at 9:00 PM EST You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| One Battle After Another (2025) | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:12:43 | |
One of the heaviest hitters of the year! Does it live up to it's hype? You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Secret Agent (2025) | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:02:58 | |
Our first International Feature coverage! Wagner Moura drives Brazil's pick in a tale about corruption and memory. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Sentimental Value (2025) | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:05:36 | |
One of the most emotional nominees this year with an all-star cast and performances. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Sinners (2025) | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:11:49 | |
It's always exciting to see horror make an appearance at the Oscars. It's even better when that horror makes history! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Train Dreams (2025) | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:10:53 | |
This year's most quiet nomination helps our hosts find a bit of catharsis. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 98th Ceremony Episode | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:21:16 | |
At last we have reached the 98th Academy Awards Ceremony! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 2026 Ballot Casting | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:26:13 | |
We've got our pens ready and are casting our picks for the 98th Academy Awards! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Cimarron (1931) | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:02:23 | |
We return to the 30s and the start of one of our most poorly aged years yet! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| East Lynne (1931) | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:06:32 | |
Lost media strikes again! This time we get a glimpse of the full picture though! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Skippy (1931) | 25 Mar 2026 | 01:03:34 | |
Comic book movies are taking over as early as 1931! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Front Page (1931) | 23 Mar 2026 | 01:08:53 | |
Lewis Milestone returns with another heavy hitter, cementing his place as the most prominent director of the pod so far! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Trader Horn (1931) | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:03:29 | |
Some movies don't age well, some don't have many redeeming qualities. Sometimes both can be true! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 4th Ceremony Episode ft. Rachel of Cult Classic Cinema Archive | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:24:25 | |
This ceremony we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel of Cult Classic Cinema Archive, a true champion of the people! Rachel has built a vast archive of classic films available in the public domain, for the enjoyment of folks like us! You can find more from Rachel at Cult Classic CInema Archive You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Bad Girl (1931) | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:04:11 | |
Who knew such a Bad Girl could make for such a Good Movie! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Smiling Lieutenant (1931) | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:58:39 | |
Lubitsch returns with another sex comedy musical to steal our hearts! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Champ (1931) | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:03:44 | |
The return of two former best actor nominees! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Five Star Final (1931) ft. Kim Luperi | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:55:23 | |
We're joined this episode by Kim Luperi, co-author of the fascinating new book Pre-Code Essentials, to discuss Five Star Final and details of the Pre-Code era of Hollywood! You can find more from Kim Luperi and Danny Reid at www.pre-code.com Or on Instagram! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Arrowsmith (1931) | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:05:06 | |
John Ford has entered the chat and he's bringing great things on the horizon! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| 5th Ceremony Episode | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:03:14 | |
We close on another year, perhaps one of our favorites so far! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Grand Hotel (1932) | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:05:33 | |
This episode includes an All-Star Cast! (It's just me and Ryan) You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| One Hour With You (1932) ft. Danny Reid | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:26:56 | |
We're joined this episode by Danny Reid, co-author of the fascinating new book Pre-Code Essentials, to discuss One Hour With You and details of the Pre-Code era of Hollywood! You can find more from Kim Luperi and Danny Reid at www.pre-code.com Or on Instagram! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Shanghai Express (1932) | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:59:40 | |
Back when a close up was enough to drive audiences wild! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932) | 06 May 2026 | 01:00:49 | |
A monumental social consciousness film that shook things up enough to make real world changes! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Smilin' Through (1932) | 04 May 2026 | 01:03:04 | |
Norma Shearer returns and she's everything we hoped for! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| A Farewell to Arms (1932) | 08 May 2026 | 01:06:46 | |
Classic literature adapted into film starring Gary Cooper!? Yeah we'll check it out. You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| Cavalcade (1933) | 11 May 2026 | 00:58:18 | |
Not every best picture winner deserved it's win. Cavalcade could very well be the prime example of that case! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||
| The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) | 20 May 2026 | 00:55:05 | |
We finally get to learn about that guy Patrick Swayze sang about to Whoopi Goldberg! You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on Patreon: Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $3 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think deserves to win Best Picture every year! Music for the show provided by Michael Barry aka Mountain Dweller on Pixabay! Subscribe to the show – Apple, Google, Spotify, Feed (Copy the url into the podcast app of your choice) If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast player of choice! Help us reach more listeners! You can stay up to date with the show by following us at: instagram.com/onceuponatimeattheoscars Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is the weekly podcast where we take on the gauntlet of watching every single film that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards! Starting with the films of 1927, Kyle and Ryan break down these movies every week. Each episode is part review, part trivia, and part critique. This podcast is intended for anybody that loves movies. We aren't professional critics or film experts, but we have a passion for film history and movies in general and we thought it’d be fun to go on this odyssey together, with all of you! Let us know what you thought of the film! You can send your thoughts and we’ll read them on an upcoming ceremony episode: outaopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in! See you at the movies, Kyle and Ryan | |||