JAN 624: The Rip (2026) Review - Oscars Nomination Predictions (01/21/26)

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we review The Rip (2026), Netflix's latest high-profile release, and break down what worked, what didn't, and where it lands among recent originals. Before the review, The Jock delivers his early 2026 Oscar nomination predictions, covering every major category including Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director, and Best Picture. We discuss potential locks, dark horses, and spoiler picks while debating what films could dominate awards season. The episode wraps up with What Are We Watching?, featuring a mix of new movies, classic martial arts action, and prestige TV premieres. ⏱️ Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:02) The Jock's 2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions (3:35) Supporting Actor (6:33) Supporting Actress (7:22) Actor (8:42) Actress (9:56) Director (10:48) Best Picture (12:07) Oscar Predictions Discussion (18:17) Promos (38:34) Join The Patreon Fan Club! (39:40) The Rip (2026) Review (41:12) What Are We Watching? (1:19:04) The Jock's 2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions Supporting Actor Stellan Skarsgård  – Sentimental Value Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein  Sean Penn – One Battle After Another  Paul Mescal – Hamnet  Possible Spoilers: Miles Caton (Sinners), Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly), Delroy Lindo (Sinners)   Supporting Actress Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another Amy Madigan – Weapons  Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value  Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good  Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners Possible Spoilers: Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Odessa Ozion (Marty Supreme)   Actor Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Michael B. Jordan – Sinners Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon Possible Spoilers: Jesse Plemons (Bugonia), Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams)   Actress Jessie Buckley – Hamnet  Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I'd Kick You  Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value  Emma Stone – Bugonia Possible Spoilers: Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)   Director Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Ryan Coogler – Sinners Chloe Zhao – Hamnet Guillermo Del Toro – Frankenstein Jafar Panahi – It Was Just An Accident Possible Spoilers: Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme)   Best Picture One Battle After Another Sinners Hamnet Marty Supreme Sentimental Value Frankenstein Bugonia The Secret Agent It was Just an accident Train Dreams Possible Spoilers: No Other Choice, Blue Moon, F1, Weapons, Wicked: For Good, Sirat 📺 What Are We Watching? Dead Man's Wire Night Patrol Duel to the Death Primal – Season 3 Premiere A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Premiere The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 @ 8 PM CDT Be a part of the show! Send us a message: speakpipe.com/jockandnerd Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jockandnerd Twitter: @jockandnerdcast Facebook: facebook.com/jockandnerd Facebook Group: jockandnerd.com/community Donate: Support the podcast! Subscribe to Jock and Nerd on YouTube! Merchandise: jockandnerd.com/shop Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | GooglePlay | RSS Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! jockandnerd.com/review Show notes: jockandnerd.com/624 Help spread the geekery with a Jock and Nerd merchandise! Support the show on Patreon for bonus content! Affiliate links: Merchoid | Amazon US | Amazon CA Follow Rugboy on Twitter @RugboyShow