The Spill

On the show today... we are officially shells of human beings. The 2026 Oscars finally happened, and between the historic wins and the high-stakes snubs, we are going through it. We need to debrief why the "two-movie race" between Sinners and One Battle After Another left us with a major adrenaline headache.

Plus, we are crumbling over Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win. It felt like our team won the Super Bowl, and we have thoughts on his emotional speech (and Timothée Chalamet’s very polite "loser" face). We’re breaking down the history-making cinematography win that stopped us in our tracks and why the Academy is finally, slowly, getting over its fear of horror movies.

And, the weirdest moments that have us obsessed: Why was Sean Penn a total no-show? What was with the awkward Zendaya and Rob Pattinson presentation? And we need to discuss "Oscars Leo"—because Leonardo DiCaprio hasn't looked this good since the 90s and we have theories.

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CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

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From big pop reunions to burger shop parties featuring Oscar winners and yet more news on the return/demise/who knows of Kyle and Jackie O
☕ Michael B Jordan makes a surprise detour after the Oscars
☕ Bad news for Kyle and Jackie O
☕ Bruno Mars nearly starts a war with Swifts
☕ Alex Warren recruits Bob Irwin for a big announcement
☕ The return of the Pussycat Dolls
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The Oscars red carpet is always a spectacle, but this year had a few moments that truly stole the show. From Chloe Zhao’s stunning, gothic black gown to Wunmei Musaka glowing in sequins, and Elle Fanning in her first-ever nomination dress, we’re breaking down the looks that had us swooning—and the ones that left us wishing for more colour and drama.

We also get caught up in some unforgettable red carpet chaos: a hilariously awkward moment with Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams, plus the real nerves, excitement, and insider moments that come with award season behind the scenes.

Tune in for all the fashion highs, the funniest red carpet moments, and our very human reactions to one of the year’s biggest nights in Hollywood.

And you can find all the looks we spoke about right here.

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We've got the best bits of Harry's SNL monologue, plus the Kyle and Jackie O drama lives on and one of our favorite rom-com actresses returns to do what she does best! Woohoo!
☕ All the best bits from Harry Styles' SNL performance
☕ The latest twist in the Kyle Sandilands contract drama
☕ Cameron Diaz pushes on with her acting return after 10 years
☕ Bad news for Buffy fans
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The Oscars race is more chaotic than ever this year… which means there are a lot of movies people are telling you to watch. But which ones are actually worth the time (and the price of a cinema ticket)?
Laura and Em are giving their brutally honest reviews of some of the biggest films in this year’s Best Picture race — separating the genuinely great from the ones that might only impress the film bros.
There’s the blockbuster spectacle Em loved that Laura still can’t believe made it into the Oscars, a devastating drama that left an entire cinema quietly sobbing, and a bizarre twist-filled film the girls almost can’t discuss without ruining it.
Plus, the wild sports movie everyone’s suddenly obsessed with, a comeback performance that could steal the night, and the one film both hosts agree we’ll probably still be talking about long after the Oscars are over.
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