# Why Can't Comedies Win Best Picture?

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Podcast: [Good One](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-one-7342)
Published: 2026-02-05T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Griffin Newman and Allison Willmore take a look at the Academy's complicated relationship with comedy, specifically why they never seem to want to give them awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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