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From Rewriting the Results to Redesigning the Process
Season Seven begins with a look back at what A Take on the Academy was—and a declaration of what it’s becoming.
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Season 7 Trailer
Seven seasons in, A Take on the Academy is getting ready for one last traditional August-to-December run.
The 2026 Oscars Recap Show w/ Rudy
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.
The 2026 Oscar Nomination Show (w/ Mike Wendt)
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 gold this year. From record-set
Season Six Finale - CASTING! w/ Angela Boehm
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.
Did Julia Roberts Deserve her Award for "Erin Brockovich"?
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 victory for Erin Brockovich at th
Dudes Dissecting Disney - The Lost Episode
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 his friend Rudy set out to create a
Going Streeping! (Part V) with the Fade to Black Podcast
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 Music of the Heart? Together, th
How to Set Yourself on Fire* And Win an Academy Award (*Don't)
In this blazing episode of A Take on the Academy, Matt Sprosty and MC sit down with Academy Award and Emmy winner Jayson Dumiego — the mind behind Action Factory and a driving force in modern stunt innovation. From his groundbreaking fire gel technolo
Did Heath Ledger Deserve Best Supporting Actor for "The Dark Knight"?
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 chilling, iconic performance as th
HISTIE QUICKIE: The Bet that Made Film
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 Stanford made a bet: Does a hors
Did "LOTR: The Return of the King" Deserve Best Picture?
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?
Season 6 Trailer
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 overlooked performances, hidde