Hosted by Matthew Sprosty · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes
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Get ready for ”A TAKE ON THE ACADEMY!” The podcast that plunges headfirst into the Oscar snubs that have everyone buzzing! Ever wondered who truly deserves the spotlight? While the world shouts, “This person/film was snubbed for an Academy Award!” we dive into the juicy question: who genuinely deserved that prestigious nomination? With only five slots available, each snub tells an electrifying story—unveiling the shortcomings of the competition! Join our passionate host and Academy aficionado, Matthew Sprosty, alongside whoever dares to join him on this thrilling ride as they confront the uncomfortable truths of Hollywood. They’re determined to spotlight the overlooked talent that truly deserves your adoration! Don’t miss your opportunity to experience awards season through a fresh and exhilarating lens!
Matthew Sprosty hosts A Take on the Academy, a tv show with 11 episodes published.
The 98th Annual Academy Awards have come and gone, the envelopes have been opened, and the takes are officially flying. But today, we’re keeping it light. Matt is joined by special guest Rudy for a laid-back, post-show c
It’s Oscar Nomination Day, and Matt is joined by Cleveland’s own powerhouse Location Manager Mike Wendt to break down the biggest surprises, the expected frontrunners, and the early predictions for who might take home go
For the Season 6 finale of A Take on the Academy, Matthew sits down with acclaimed Casting Director Angela Boehm, whose work has helped shape film and television across the Midwest and beyond. Angela’s career spans more
In this episode of A Take on the Academy, host Matthew Sprosty is joined by special guest Jenna Messina to revisit one of the most iconic — and debated — Oscar wins of the 21st century: Julia Roberts’ Best Actress victor
Before A Take on the Academy found its rhythm, before the guest interviews and Oscar debates, there was a forgotten experiment called Dudes Dissecting Disney. During the early days of the pandemic, Matthew Sprosty and hi
In this episode of A Take on the Academy, Sprosty is joined by Imani and Sunflower B. Rose from Fade to Black Podcast to revisit the 1999 Oscars and ask the unthinkable: should Meryl Streep really have been nominated for
In this blazing episode of A Take on the Academy, Matt Sprosty and MC sit down with Academy Award and Emmy winner Jayson Duminego — the mind behind Action Factory and a driving force in modern stunt innovation. From his
In this episode of A Take on the Academy, we dive into one of the most unforgettable Oscar races of all time: 2008’s Best Supporting Actor. Did the Academy make the right call in giving Heath Ledger the award for his chi
Host Matthew Sprosty kicks off Quickie History — bite-sized dives into the wild beginnings of film — with a story that has it all: money, science, photography, and a galloping horse. In 1872, California tycoon Leland Sta
Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King swept the 2004 Academy Awards, tying the record with 11 wins—including Best Picture. But two decades later, does it deserve the crown? Matt, Kyle, and Andy br
Get ready for another year of bold debates, deep dives, and unfiltered conversations about the Academy Awards. This season, host Matthew Sprosty takes you beyond the red carpet — from rewriting Oscar history to exploring
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