The Reel Debaters

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April 24, 2026

WE'RE ON A BREAK!

For the first time since launching, The Reel Debaters Podcast will be taking a break for the spring and summer.
After a full season of debates, reviews, and conversations around film and pop culture, we’re pressing pause for a few months. Thi…

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#316 Oscar Alternatives. What if What if What if?

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March 14, 2026

#316 Oscar Alternatives. What if What if What if?

The Oscars are supposed to be the final word on the best film of the year. But every movie fan has at least one moment where the envelope opens, and the reaction is: wait… what? This week on The Reel Debaters , we step into t...

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March 8, 2026

The Reel Debaters Are Taking Over the 2026 C4 Comic Con

Reel Debaters Are Taking Over C4 Comic Con at the Caboto Centre!Mark your calendars, comic lovers and pop culture fanatics—The Reel Debaters Podcast is thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting C4 Comic Con at the Caboto Centre on Thu…

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#315 "No, Moonlight is the Winner" The 2026 Oscar Predictions

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March 7, 2026

#315 "No, Moonlight is the Winner" The 2026 Oscar Predictions

Awards season is hitting its chaotic final lap, and the Reel Debaters are stepping into the prediction arena. In Episode 315, the panel breaks down their 2026 Oscar predictions , the unexpected moments and controversy from th...

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#314 "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" The Best What If's Part 2

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Feb. 28, 2026

#314 "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" The Best What If's Part 2

In this episode, we open the alternate-universe vault and peek inside the casting decisions, last-minute rewrites, and near-misses that reshaped Hollywood history. Some were accidents. Some were gambles. All of them changed e...

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#313 Fast and Fictional: Drift Kings and Character Design. Create a new FF character.

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Feb. 22, 2026

#313 Fast and Fictional: Drift Kings and Character Design. Create a new FF character.

In Episode 313, we step on the gas and build a brand-new character for the final ride of the Fast & Furious saga. What kind of chaos agent joins the family? Street racer? International fixer? Long-lost legacy wildcard? We cra...

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Feb. 20, 2026

Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School Movie Trivia Fundraiser

Alright, guys, quick pause in the arguments because this trivia night actually matters.Reel Debaters Trivia+ is proud to team up with the Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School for a Trivia Night Fundraiser that’s all about movies, community, …

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Feb. 7, 2026

#312 Jeff Churchill

In this episode, we lace up with legendary Hollywood shoemaker Jeff Churchill , the man whose craftsmanship has quite literally carried some of cinema’s biggest characters across the screen. From the emotional textures of Joj...

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#311 "10 Things We Fan Fic About You" Best Teen Heartthrob Fan Fiction Debate

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Jan. 31, 2026

#311 "10 Things We Fan Fic About You" Best Teen Heartthrob Fan Fiction Debate

Welcome back to the circus. Episode #311 is stacked with fan fiction fantasies, Oscar-season chaos, and a classic Reel Debaters internet skirmish that absolutely did not need to happen. This episode includes: The Teen Heartth...

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#310 Coming Soon To A Calendar Near You, The 2026 Film And Tv Preview

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Jan. 17, 2026

#310 Coming Soon To A Calendar Near You, The 2026 Film And Tv Preview

The future is knocking, and it’s holding a release calendar. In Episode 310, we crack open the crystal ball and take a long look at what 2026 has lined up for movies and television . From big studio swings to prestige TV gamb...

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Jan. 1, 2026

Gilmore Girls Trivia+ Night January 29th at The Handsome Daughter. Tickets On Sale Now!

Pack up your Yale sweaters and prepare for a night of caffeine-fueled chaos. Reel Debaters is hosting a Gilmore Girls Trivia+ Night, celebrating everything from Stars Hollow shenanigans to rapid-fire references that only true fans can keep up w…

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#308 If You Give A Chad A Spot with Finn Mccager Kristen Sawatzky and and Jesse De Rocquigny

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Dec. 31, 2025

#308 If You Give A Chad A Spot with Finn Mccager Kristen Sawatzky and and Jesse De Rocquigny

In Episode 308, the Reel Debaters sit down with the Director Finn McCager, Actor and Stunt performer Kristen Sawatzky and Cinematographer Jesse de Rocquigny of Give a Chad a Spot for a deep dive into the making of the film. T...

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#309 2025 Year In Review Sinners, Witches, Alien(s) and more

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Dec. 31, 2025

#309 2025 Year In Review Sinners, Witches, Alien(s) and more

“Can’t go back and keep making same mistakes. Must keep moving forward and make new ones.” Thanks, Bridget. Before we officially close the book, the Reel Debaters hit rewind one last time. In Episode 309, we look back at the ...

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April 24, 2026

WE'RE ON A BREAK!

For the first time since launching, The Reel Debaters Podcast will be taking a break for the spring and summer.After a full season of debates, reviews, and conversations around film and pop culture, we’re pressing pause for a few months. Thi…

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March 8, 2026

The Reel Debaters Are Taking Over the 2026 C4 Comic Con

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Feb. 20, 2026

Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School Movie Trivia Fundraiser

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About the Hosts

Micheal Petrow

Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Dark Comedy, BIOPIC
Tropes: Wise Old Mentor, Then One Man Army, Any Montage
Actors: Tom Hardy, Karl Urban, Kate Winslet, and Emma Stone (right now)
Guilty Pleasures: The Bachelor, I'm ashamed every time I land on an episode
Must see: Babylon, I Melt With You, Wristcutters, Waking Life

Childhood Favourite: Return To Oz
Directors: Nolan, Bigalow, Ritchie, Villeneuve, and McDonagh
Worst movie ever: Super Mario Bros., but that doesn't mean I hate it
TV shows: LOST, Californication, 6 Feet Under, HOUSE

Dinner for 5? (5 Characters To Have Dinner With)
Gandalf
Mia Wallace
Jack Sparrow
Charles Foster Kane
Ripley

Snacks: Cheeseburgers in the movie theatre.
Movie crush: Yelena Bolova

Martin Navarro

Genres:
Tropes:
Actors:
Guilty Pleasures:

Must see:
Childhood Favourite:
Directors:

Worst movie ever:
TV shows:

Dinner for 5

Snacks:
Movie crush:
TV crush:

Jimmy Skinner

Genres:
Tropes:
Actors:
Guilty Pleasures:

Must see:
Childhood Favourite:
Directors:

Worst movie ever:
TV shows:

Dinner for 5

Snacks:
Movie crush:
TV crush:

Charles Fernandes

Genres: Sci-Fi, Superheroes, Comedy
Tropes: Superhero Landing
Actors: Sam Rockwell, Rosario Dawson, Robin Williams
Guilty Pleasures: Trash reality TV, Love Island, The Ultimatum, True Crime Docs

Must see: The Matrix
Childhood Favourite: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Hercules
Directors: David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, Bong Joon Ho

Worst movie ever: Jupiter Ascending
TV Shows: Curb Your Enthusiasm, It’s Always Sunny, Stranger Things

Dinner for 5
-Spider-Man (Tobey),
-Marty McFly,
-Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer),
-Neo
-Xena.

Snacks: Ketchup, Chips, and Sour Mike and Ikes
Movie Crush: Salma Hayek

Emily Clark

Genres: Horror, Comedy, Supernatural, Sci-fi, Bad Action, Musicals, Chick Flicks
Tropes: If you have sex, you die.
Actors: Hit me with a previously unknown
Guilty Pleasures: All reality TV.

Must see: The Menu, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Burn After Reading
Childhood Favourite: A League of Their Own, Now and Then
Directors: The Coen Brothers, Guy Ritchie

Worst movie ever: The Matrix Reloaded
TV shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bob's Burgers, Gilmore Girls, Friends, Big Brother, Survivor

Dinner for 5
-Spike
-Emily Gilmore
-Chandler Bing
-Linda Belcher
-Captain Raymond Holt

Snacks: Popcorn with Salt and Vinegar, Fuzzy Peaches
Movie crush: Jack Dawson, Casper the Friendly Ghost
TV crush: Steve Harrington, Echo

Ian Bawa

Rob Strachan

Mark Cowell

Reviews

"This is Real Life.... great hosts, great conversations, unique and original view of movies different and refreshing from all the other podcasts out there. Truly a treat to listen to. Do yourself a fa…"

SeanGeekPodcast | Sept. 3, 2020

"Get your earholes tickled with words from nerdom, geekdom and film! "

namelessbond | May 13, 2022

"Fun, plain and simple. "

mcowell2135 | June 17, 2022

They talk about stuff!

"They will tickle your ear holes with words from nerdom geekdom and films. And I just heard an episode with a British guy on it he sounded dreamy!!"

NamelessBond | May 13, 2022

Good thought provoking Podcast on Movies

"I really enjoy the debate questions they come with each week.I also really enjoy their opening conversation where they talk about what they have seen recently."

Beaverjuk | March 7, 2020

Amazing movie podcast

"These guys are knowledgeable and make great content for the podcast and movie world!"

Denzel LeBlanc | Jan. 13, 2020

Exhilarating

"Funny, poignant, insightful and analytical. Extremely fun time and can’t wait to see where it goes in the future"

boSAget | Oct. 22, 2019

5 stars!

"But only the episodes I’ve been on okay?"

Jimmy Skinner | Oct. 11, 2019

Great show!!

"Super fun and I enjoy listening to this podcast. It’s a great way to hear different perspectives about film."

FrancesLevoky | Aug. 10, 2019

The “reel” debate of film

"A new take on reviewing and discussing the world of film. The reel debaters continue to challenge and question the audience on our favourite film topics."

Mstoroschuk | June 12, 2019

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