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The Next Best Picture Podcast
A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film and television releases and discusses various topics within the world of the awards season race.
Episodes
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Supergirl"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago, Amy Kim, and Larry Fried join me to review and discuss "Supergirl" starring Milly Alcock…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Romería" Filmmaker Carla Simón
"Romería" is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Carla Simón. It stars Llúcia Garcia as Marina, a young woman seeking the truth about her deceased…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Milk"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Invite" Director & Star Olivia Wilde
"The Invite" is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde and written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones. It is an English-language remake of the…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Very Important People" Host Vic Michaelis
"Very Important People" is an American improvisational comedy talk show that premiered on Dropout in December 2023, hosted by Vic Michaelis as a fictionalized…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Skyscraper Live" Climber Alex Honnold
"Skyscraper Live" is a Netflix special in which American climber Alex Honnold ("Free Solo") scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes. The…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Game Changer" Host & Dropout CEO Sam Reich
"Game Changer" is an American comedy panel game show on Dropout created and hosted by subscription streaming service CEO Sam Reich, which started in 2019. The…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "The Audacity" Stars & Creator
"The Audacity" is an American dark comedy television series created by Jonathan Glatzer for AMC and AMC+. It follows a self-appointed "inventor of the future"…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 497 - The Best Films Of 2026 So Far, "Hot Spot" & "Hexed" Trailers
For Episode 497, I am back from my ten year long overdue vacation and it's an old-school NBP reunion as just Will Mavity joins me to tell you what we feel have…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Toy Story 5"
For this week's main podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and Daniel Howat join me to review and discuss the latest film in…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Lord Of The Flies" Stars, Director & Writer
"Lord Of The Flies" is a television drama series based on the 1954 novel of the same name by William Golding. It is the first-ever television adaptation of the…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Rose Of Nevada" Star George MacKay & Filmmaker Mark Jenkin
"Rose Of Nevada" is a 2025 British science fiction drama film written, edited, composed, and directed by Mark Jenkin. Starring George MacKay, Callum Turner…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Lowdown" Star Ethan Hawke
"The Lowdown" is an American crime comedy drama television series created by Sterlin Harjo for FX. It stars Ethan Hawke and Keith David. The series is set in…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Beef" Director & Executive Producer Jake Schreier
"Beef" is an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin for Netflix. Season 1 starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong and went on to…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Death By Lightning" Creator, Executive Producer & Writer Mike Makowsky
"Death by Lightning" is an American historical drama miniseries created by Mike Makowsky and based on the 2011 book "Destiny of the Republic" by Candice…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Stranger Things" Star Jamie Campbell Bower
"Stranger Things" is an American television series created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix. The fifth and final season was released in three volumes…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Leviticus" Filmmaker Adrian Chiarella
"Leviticus" is a 2026 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, and stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Death Of Robin Hood" Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski
"The Death Of Robin Hood" is an American thriller film starring Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood in a dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad "Robin Hood's…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Boys" Showrunner, Executive Producer & Writer Eric Kripke
"The Boys" is an American satirical superhero streaming television series developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video. Based on the comic book series of…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Slow Horses" Cinematographer, Editors & Sound Team
"Slow Horses" is a British spy thriller television series based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, and adapted for television by the English comedian…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Shrinking" Star Michael Urie
"Shrinking" is an American comedy-drama television series created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, starring Segel as a grieving therapist…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Diplomat" Star Rufus Sewell
"The Diplomat" is an American political thriller television series created by Debora Cahn. First airing in 2023, it stars Keri Russell as a veteran US diplomat…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen" Star Camila Morrone & Director Weronika Tofilska
"Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen" is an American horror television miniseries created by Haley Z. Boston for Netflix. Boston serves as the series's…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Murderbot" Star Alexander Skarsgård And Writers/Directors/Executive Producers Chris & Paul Weitz
"Murderbot" is an American science fiction action comedy television series created by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz for Apple TV. It is based on "All Systems…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 496 - Tribeca Festival 2026 Ends, Governors Awards Honorees, "The Social Reckoning," "Whalefall" & "Heart Of The Beast" Trailers
For Episode 496, I am enjoying my first vacation in ten years, so you have Giovanni Lago hosting the night after the New York Knicks won their first NBA…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Disclosure Day"
For this week's main podcast review, Cody Dericks, Nadia Dalimonte, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago, and Brendan Hodges join me to review and discuss the latest film…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Task" Creator, Executive Producer & Writer Brad Ingelsby
"Task" is an American crime drama television series created and written by Brad Ingelsby for HBO starring Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With “Stop! That! Train!” Director Adam Shankman, Stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee & More!
Given its phenomenal success across 18 seasons of television (not to mention numerous spin-offs and a global domination of international versions), it was only…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Mating Season" Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer And Star Nick Kroll
"Mating Season" is an American adult animated romantic comedy television series created by "Big Mouth" and "Human Resources" co-creators Andrew Goldberg, Nick…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"WALL-E"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Rooster" Star Phil Dunster
"Rooster" is an American comedy-drama series created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses and starring Steve Carell as well-tread and semi-dysfunctional author…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" Star Dexter Sol Ansell, Showrunner Ira Parker & Director Owen Harris
"A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" is an American fantasy drama television series created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin. A prequel to "Game of Thrones"…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Alice And Steve" Stars Jemaine Clement, Nicola Walker & Yali Topol Margalith
"Alice and Steve" is a British comedy television series from Clerkenwell Films. It was created by Sophie Goodhart (writer on "Sex Education") and is directed…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "SubwayTakes" Host Kareem Rahma
"SubwayTakes" (also "Subway Takes") is an internet talk show hosted by comedian and media personality Kareem Rahma. Similar to the "man on the street" style of…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 62 - Our Reactions To The 79th Tony Awards
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Directors Judd Apatow & Michael Bonfiglio
"Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" is a 2026 American two-part documentary film that explores the life and career of Mel Brooks. Judd Apatow and Michael…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 495 - Tribeca Festival 2026, "The End Of Oak Street," "By Any Means," "How To Rob A Bank," "Fall 2: Deadpoint" & "Onslaught" Trailers
For Episode 495, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Will Mavity, and Tom O'Brien, as we discuss what's been happening so far at the 2026 Tribeca Festival…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Masters Of The Universe"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago, and Brendan Hodges join me to review and discuss "Masters Of The Universe" starring Nicholas…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Industry" Series Co-Creators, Writers, Directors And Executive Producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay
"Industry" is a financial thriller drama television series created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and co-produced by HBO in the…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "Carolina Caroline" Stars Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner & Director Adam Carter Rehmeier
"Carolina Caroline" is a 2025 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by William Thomas Dean IV, starring Samara…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 61 - Predicting The 2026 Tony Award Winners
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 60 - Gotham TV Award Winners, "Euphoria," "Hacks" "The Boys" Series Finales & Final FYC For Emmy Nominations
The Next Best Series Podcast returns as Alyssa Christian, Daniel Howat, and Amy Kim join me to discuss the latest series, shows, and awards season updates for…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "Half Man" Star/Creator Richard Gadd & Director Alexandra Brodski
"Half Man" is a British six-part television drama created by multi-Emmy Award winner Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer") about Ruben (Stuart Campbell) and Niall…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "Tuner" Star Leo Woodall & Editor Greg O'Bryant
"Tuner" is a 2025 crime thriller film directed by Daniel Roher and written by Roher and Robert Ramsey, starring Leo Woodall as a talented piano tuner whose…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 494 - Tribeca Festival Preview, Indie Horror Box Office Success, "In The Hand Of Dante" & "I Am Frankelda" Trailers
For Episode 494, I am joined by Sara Clements, Larry Fried, Will Mavity, and Tom O'Brien, as we deliver our preview for the 2026 Tribeca Festival. We also…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Backrooms"
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Katie Johnson, Sara Clements, Alyssa Christian, and Brendan Hodges join me to review and discuss "Backrooms"…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "The Pitt" Star Sepideh Moafi & Cinematographer Johanna Coelho
"The Pitt" is an American medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It stars Wyle, Tracy…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With The "Power Ballad" Filmmaker John Carney
"Power Ballad" is a 2026 musical comedy-drama film directed and co-written by John Carney, starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Revolutionary Road"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Abbott Elementary" Star Tyler James Williams
"Abbott Elementary" is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. It stars Brunson as Janine Teagues, a perpetually…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Pluribus" Star Karolina Wydra
"Pluribus" is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction television series created by Vince Gilligan for Apple TV. Set and filmed primarily in Albuquerque…
The Next Best Picture PodcastAn Early Behind The Scenes Look At Pixar's "Toy Story 5"
Pixar invited Next Best Picture to Disneyland for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “Toy Story 5” ahead of its June 19th release. During our visit, we had…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Stars Michelle Pfeiffer & Greg Kinnear
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" is an American comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley, based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe. It stars Elle…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 493 - Final 2026 Cannes Film Festival Recap, Award Winners, "Fjord," "La Bola Negra," "Hope," "Minotaur," "The Man I Love," "Coward" & "Victorian Psycho"
Bonjour NBP Film Community! For Episode 493, I am joined by Cody Dericks, Nadia Dalimonte, Dan Bayer, and Aaron Isenstein, as we are back home from the 79th…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu"
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago review and discuss "The Mandalorian And Grogu," starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Changeling"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" Star Paul Anthony Kelly
"Love Story" is an American biographical romantic-drama anthology television series created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 492 - The 2026 Cannes Film Festival (So Far), "All Of A Sudden," "Paper Tiger," "Club Kid," "Fatherland," "The Beloved" & "Sheep In The Box"
Bonjour NBP Film Community! For Episode 492, I am joined by Cody Dericks and Nadia Dalimonte from our Airbnb in Cannes for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. This…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Obsession"
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, Larry Fried, and Ben Langford join me to review and discuss Curry Barker's "Obsession"…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "The Wizard Of The Kremlin" Star Paul Dano & Filmmaker Olivier Assayas
"The Wizard Of The Kremlin" is a 2025 English-language French political satire film directed by Olivier Assayas, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emmanuel…