Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast

Did Maggie Fitzgerald deserve to become the prizefighter or should one of her fellow nominees have knocked her out? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Million Dollar Baby" !!!

Did Middle-Earth deserve to plant its flag in Best Picture history or should one of its fellow nominees have been given this honor? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Charles Skaggs to discuss "The Lord Of The Rings : The Return Of The King" !!!

Did Roxie and Velma deserve to hit the big time or should one of their fellow nominees have basked in the glow of the golden spotlight? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Jesse Jackson to discuss "Chicago" !!!

Did John Nash deserve to win the golden game or was the math wrong? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "A Beautiful Mind" !!!

Did Maximus deserve the thumbs up or should one of his fellow nominees have ruled in the golden arena? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Chauncey Frend to discuss "Gladiator" !!!

Did Angela Hayes and her companions deserve to be showered with roses or should one of their fellow nominees have been crowned kings and queens of the golden prom? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Shaun Collins to discuss "American Beauty" !!! Added to this we take a look at the 95th Academy Awards and elect our goats and donkeys of the 90s!!!

Did Will and Viola deserve a standing ovation or should the golden curtain have been raised for one of their fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Christine Peruski to discuss "Shakespeare In Love" !!!

Did Jack and Rose’s love deserve to be celebrated or should one of their fellow nominees have had a strong wind in their sails? !!! Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Chrissy Anjewierden to discuss "Titanic" !!!

Did forbidden love in the desert deserve to conquer all or should one of its fellow nominees have enjoyed this glorious fate? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The English Patient" !!!

Did William Wallace deserve to raise his sword in triumph or should one of his fellow nominees have had their banner flying high? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Christine Peruski to discuss "Braveheart" !!!

Did the man from Greenbow deserve to run his way to victory or should one of his fellow nominees have won the race? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Christine Peruski to discuss "Forrest Gump" !!!

Did Oskar Schindler deserve to have his name on the golden list or should one of his fellow nominees have had this illustrious honor? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Greg Vorob to discuss "Schindler's List" !!!

Did Will Munny deserve to win the hearts of the West or should one of his fellow nominees have ridden away with the swag? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Mike Barone to discuss "Unforgiven" !!!

Did Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter deserve the golden fleece or should one of their fellow nominees have enjoyed this exclusive meal with fava beans and chianti? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Charles Skaggs to discuss "The Silence Of The Lambs" !!!

Did John Dunbar deserve to howl at the moon in trumph or should one of his fellow nominees have taken over the golden frontier?? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Dances With Wolves" !!!

Did Daisy Werthan deserve to drive down to the Piggly Wiggly  to victory or should one of her fellow nominees have enjoyed this honor?? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Driving Miss Daisy" !!!

Did the Babbitts deserve to be the main men or should one of their fellow nominees have won big at Oscar night? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Maureen Van Zandt to discuss "Rain Man" !!!

Did Pu Yi deserve to rule over Oscar's empire or should one of his fellow nominees have ascended to the golden throne? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Alena Van Arendonk to discuss "The Last Emperor" !!!

Did Chris Taylor and his fellow soldiers deserve to win the war of the Oscars or should one of their fellow nominees have been victorious? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Platoon" !!!

Did Baroness Karen Von Blixen deserve to be queen of the pride or should one of her fellow nominees have ruled the golden savannah? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Shaun Collins to discuss "Out Of Africa" !!!

Did Mozart deserve to have Emperor Oscar’s approval or should one of his fellow nominees have enjoyed this august privilege? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Shaun Collins to discuss "Amadeus" !!!

Did the Greenway Girls deserve all the love or should one of their fellow nominees have had Oscar’s approval? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Richard Binder to discuss "Terms Of Endearment" !!!

Did the great soul deserve to reach his golden goal or should one of his fellow nominees have walked away with the number one naan? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Mozz Manzoor to discuss "Gandhi" !!!

Did Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell deserve to leave their competition lagging behind or should one of their fellow nominees have crossed the finishing line before them? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Shaun Collins to discuss "Chariots Of Fire" !!!

Did the Jarretts deserve extraordinary recognition or should one of their fellow nominees have joined the golden pantheon? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Jesse Jackson to discuss "Ordinary People" !!!

Did the Kramers deserve to win custody of Oscar or should the judges have ruled in favor of one of their fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Laura Saba to discuss "Kramer Vs Kramer" !!!

Did Michael Vronsky deserve to hit the mark or should one of his fellow nominees have been awarded the golden bullet? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Frank Mandosa to discuss "The Deer Hunter" !!!

Did Annie deserve to get all the golden love or should one of her fellow nominees have stepped in and gone home with Oscar? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Sasha Stone to discuss "Annie Hall" !!!

Did the Italian Stallion deserve to win the fight or did one of his fellow nominees deserve to raise their arms in victory? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Michael Barone to discuss "Rocky" !!!

Narrator : Mozz Manzoor

Did this bird deserve to rule the roost or should one of its fellow nominees have won the cockfight? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" !!!

Narrator : Mozz Manzoor

Did this second Padrino deserve to keep his power and influence over the coveted gold statue or should one of his nominees have just shut the door on him? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The Godfather Part II" with special guest Charles Skaggs!!!

Did Hooker and Gondorff deserve to pull off their crazy caper or should one of their fellow nominees have walked away with the grand prize? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The Sting" with special guest Chauncey Frend!!!

Did the Corleone family deserve to run the show or should one of their fellow nominees have sent them to sleep with the fishes? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The Godfather" with special guest Charles Skaggs!!!

Did Popeye Doyle deserve to win the cinematic car chase or should he have crashed and burned in favor of one of his fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The French Connection"!!!

Did George S. Patton deserve to be victorious in the battle of pictures or should one of his fellow nominees have won the day? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Patton" with special guest Michael Buchroeder!!!

Did Joe Buck deserve to get lucky with Oscar or should he have been unceremoniously kicked out by one of his fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Midnight Cowboy" with special guest Shaun Collins!!!

Guest Narrator : Jamie Burns

Did Mr Twist deserve to pick Oscar’s pocket or should the situation have been reviewed in favor of one his fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Oliver!"  with special guest James Brown!!!

Did Inspector Tibbs deserve to ride the golden train to victory or should he have been left on the platform while one of his fellow nominees punched the first class ticket? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "In The Heat Of The Night" !!!

Narrator : Mozz Manzoor

Did Sir Thomas More deserve to win his place in the celluloid court or should he have been axed in favor of one of his fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Terry McFadden to discuss "A Man For All Seasons" !!!

Did the Von Trapp family deserve to reach the summit of the golden mountain or did one of their fellow nominees deserve to beat it to the top? Find out the answer to this question and more as we take to the hills with special guest Kevin Thomas to discuss "The Sound Of Music" !!!

For "The Untold Story Of The Sound Of Music" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYEuSHfYnqk

For "The Sound Of Music : From Fact To Phenomenon" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsEcEbCgnh0

For the cast reunion : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg0ex72yHi4

Did Eliza Dolittle deserve to enjoy Oscar’s high society or should she have been kicked back to the gutter from whence she came? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Brandon Peters to discuss "My Fair Lady" !!!

Did Henry Fielding's loveable rascal deserve to love another day or should somebody else have been caught in bed with Oscar? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Tom Jones" !!!

Did El Aurens deserve to conquer the golden desert or should Oscar’s oasis been claimed by someone else? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest, Shaun Collins to discuss "Lawrence Of Arabia" !!!

Did this reimagined Romeo and Juliet deserve to win the royal rumble or should it have been knifed down? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest, Maureen Van Zandt to discuss "West Side Story" !!!

Narrator : Mozz Manzoor

Did this New York City crib deserve 5 star status or should it have been condemned? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss Billy Wilder's film , "The Apartment" !!!

Did the Judean prince deserve to win the golden chariot race or should he have been left in the dust? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss William Wyler's film , "Ben-Hur" with special guest, Shaun Collins !!!

Did Gigi’s spark deserve to turn to fire or should the French flame have been doused? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss Vincente Minnelli's film , "Gigi" with special guest, Phil Thomas Katt !!!

Put your best foot forward and get ready to march to the tune of "The Colonel Bogey March" as we discuss "The Bridge On The River Kwai" !!!

On this 29th episode we do some old school globetrotting as we discuss "Around The World In 80 Days"

On this 28th episode we get a little Italian American as we discuss "Marty"

On this 27th episode we head to Hoboken, New Jersey and discuss on "The Waterfront" !!!

Narrator : Mozz Manzoor

The journey begins!!!!