The 98th Oscars are coming, and The Cleverest Good Boys are here to sniff around the nominees.
In our newest episode, we break down this year's Best Picture race—from the gothic electricity of Sinners to the emotional tidal wave of Hamnet, the roaring engines of F1, and whatever strange cinematic laboratory produced Bugonia.
Is Frankenstein alive or just shambling toward the podium?
Will voters find Sentimental Value, or are they dreaming of Train Dreams?
And which film will survive the One Battle After Another that is awards season?
No secret ballots. No secret agents. Just three clever good boys doing what we do best: overthinking movies and occasionally barking at the Academy.
Give it a listen before the envelopes open.
26 Dec 2025
2025 Cameo Christmas
Welcome back to the 2025 Cameo Christmas episode of The Cleverest Good Boys, the only holiday special brave enough to ask the eternal questions: What even is a Cameo? Who approved this? And why does this feel like both late capitalism and Christmas magic at the same time?
Tonight, we gather around the glowing digital hearth to unwrap celebrity messages we absolutely did not need, but deeply deserve; dispatches from the uncanny valley where sincerity, money, and good vibes collide. Think almost-turned eggnog for the soul, but the eggnog was delivered by someone you last thought about in 2007.
So loosen your belt, heighten your expectations, and raise a glass to the season's strangest tradition: paying famous strangers to pretend they know us. It's Christmas. It's Cameo. It's your favorite Boys: still clever, still good, and perhaps most importantly, still here. Now featuring 100% more Friend of the Show Andrew!
Joe's Cameo to Jim
Doug's Cameo to Joe (https://www.cameo.com/recipient/693e58374c9f863477ad7542)
Jim's Cameo to Doug (https://www.cameo.com/recipient/6942ff666f4848d9594c4a25)
Stay tuned for our Best Music of 2025 episode coming soon!
2 Mar 2025
The Boys Go to the 97th Oscars! Part 2
In this Cleverest Good Boys speed round, the hosts quickly break down the non-Best Picture nominees, offering rapid-fire predictions and insights. They analyze the acting categories, debating which performances have the strongest momentum and where potential upsets could happen. Technical awards get their moment as they discuss the frontrunners in cinematography, editing, and visual effects. Finally, they wrap up with thoughts on animated films, international contenders, and the categories that often go overlooked but play a crucial role in shaping the industry’s future.
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