# Episode 500: Breaking Down the 2026 Oscar Nominations! (Guest: Ryan McQuade)

An episode of [Pop Culture Confidential](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/986166282), 23 Jan 2026, 1 h 28 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/1130e65f0/podcast/play/120602696/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424970143-44100-2-935a2165c6319835.mp3

Christina & Ryan McQuade (of AwardsWatch.com) break down the 2026 Oscar nominations, diving into the biggest surprises, snubs, historic milestones, and what it all means for the race ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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