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Nov. 4, 2025

Welcome to the show

🎬 Stay in the Know, You Beautiful Film Nerds Alright, listen up, Winnipeg. You ever find out about something amazing after it happens? Like that one night we hosted movie trivia, or the time The Reel Debaters went live and argued about which strea…

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Oct. 19, 2025

#300 "A Reel Nightmare On Debate Street" Best Halloween Special

It’s our 300th episode, and we’re celebrating with a scream ! The Reel Debaters mark this milestone by facing off in one wicked debate: What’s the best Halloween special — movie or TV? From nostalgic sitcoms to cult horror fl...

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Oct. 11, 2025

#299 "No Country For Old Tribes" | The Survivor Debate #2

What happens when Hollywood’s biggest characters get stranded on a deserted island with nothing but their egos, alliances, and a few hidden immunity idols? Welcome to The Reel Debaters’ Survivor Island — where we take some of...

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Oct. 6, 2025

#298 Coby Friesen and Cruising In Gomorrah

This week, we sit down with writer-director Coby Friesen to talk about his haunting and provocative new short film, Cruising Gamorah — a bold exploration of faith, repression, and desire set against the eerie calm of a report...

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Oct. 4, 2025

#297 From Suplex To Cineplex "Best Wrestler Turned Actor"

Who is the greatest wrestler-turned-actor of all time? From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s box-office domination to Dave Bautista’s dramatic chops, John Cena’s comedic timing, and Roddy Piper’s cult hero status, the Reel Debater...

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Sept. 27, 2025

#296 One Milkshake After Another | The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson

This week on The Reel Debaters , we put the spotlight on one of modern cinema’s most fearless filmmakers: Paul Thomas Anderson . From the wild nights of Boogie Nights to the quiet tension of Phantom Thread , PTA has built a c...

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Sept. 15, 2025

#295 "The Fast and the Footsore" | The Long Walk Remix

What if Stephen King’s The Long Walk didn’t star a bunch of random teenagers… but instead your favorite TV and movie characters? We’ll debate: Who gets cast in this twisted endurance test? What cinematic levels, scenes, and r...

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Sept. 6, 2025

#294 "Blue Suede Booze" | Bubba Ho-Tep Watch-Along

Five years ago, Steve and Michael cracked open too many drinks, fired up Bubba Ho-Tep on Tubi, and decided to attempt a watch-along. Blue Suede Booze is now being heard for the first time because, wow, can we get distracted a...

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Aug. 30, 2025

#293 It’s So Fluffy! Live Commentary on Despicable Me 4 At Movies In …

The Reel Debaters went full Minion mode this week as we set up shop at Movies in the Park for a live commentary on Despicable Me 4 ! In This Episode: -How we got kicked off the stage by a recording from our hosting duties -Sh...

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Aug. 23, 2025

#292 Falling Into Character with Actor David MacInnis

This week on The Reel Debaters , we sit down with actor and stunt performer David MacInnis for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft, the industry, and his latest bruises courtesy of Bob Odenkirk in Nobody 2 . David is ...

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Aug. 16, 2025

#291 "Bobsticals and Opportunites" Pitch It With Bob Odenkirk

This week on The Reel Debaters , we roll out the red carpet for Bob Odenkirk… well, not literally, but we do put on our Hollywood producer hats and pitch him the projects he didn’t know he needed. From a Mr. Show movie to a B...

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Aug. 2, 2025

#290 "Spoof There It Is" Naked Gun and The Parody Comedy

Nice Beaver This week on The Reel Debaters, we break down The Naked Gun Series —a masterclass in chaos that still sets the gold standard for spoof comedy. We’re talking best moments, why Leslie Nielsen is the GOAT of deadpan,...

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Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 4, 2025

Welcome to the show

🎬 Stay in the Know, You Beautiful Film Nerds Alright, listen up, Winnipeg. You ever find out about something amazing after it happens? Like that one night we hosted movie trivia, or the time The Reel Debaters went live and argued about which strea…

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About the Hosts

Micheal Petrow

Host and Executive Producer

Jimmy Skinner

Co-Host and Producer

Charles Fernandes

Co-Host and Producer

Emily Clark

Co-Host and Producer

Martin Navarro

Co-Host

Ian Bawa and Diamond

Friend Of The Show

Rob Strachan

Friend Of The Show

Mark Cowell

Friend Of The Show

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