Oscars 2026 Recap: Michael B. Jordan, PTA’s Big Win, and a Dark Twist

The 98th Academy Awards are officially in the books, and we are breaking down every viral moment, from Conan O’Brien’s opening parody of Weapons to the history-making wins. Did Michael B. Jordan deserve Best Actor for playing twins in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners? Was Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another the right choice for Best Picture?

We’re diving deep into the 2026 winners, the snubs, and the awkward chemistry that had everyone talking.

• The Big Winners: Analyzing Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), and Paul Thomas Anderson’s long-awaited Directing Oscar.

• Viral Moments: Conan O’Brien vs. Grogu, and the Josh Groban / Moulin Rouge surprise reunion with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.

• The "Egg" Energy: What was going on with Channing Tatum’s presenter chemistry?

• Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner: Discussing the drama surrounding the Marty Supreme star’s early exit.

• Animated History: How K-Pop Demon Hunters (Netflix) disrupted the Disney / Zootopia 2 streak.

Stick around until the very end of the episode for a special world premiere. I’m sharing an exclusive sample of my new eco-thriller, The Maw Beneath The Mane .

Hear the incredible narration by Marvin Abrego as he performs Chapter 4, a haunting look into the life of Sal Carpathia. The full audiobook is coming to Audible soon!

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