The Reel Debaters is what happens when unapologetic movie nerds, sharp minds, and pure love for cinema collide, all from the heart of Manitoba's vibrant and ever-growing film industry
Each week, this crew of cinephiles and industry insiders sits down to explore film and television through a lens that’s equal parts irreverent and insightful. It’s where deep respect for storytelling meets a sense of humour that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Could James Bond hold down a job as a nanny?
What kind of wedding would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft have, and who’s surviving it?
Could Conan the Barbarian handle a high school sex-ed class...yeah, we asked that too.
But behind the laughs and the ludicrous hypotheticals is a genuine curiosity about how we connect to the stories we tell, the characters we create, and the impact film has on who we are.
Outside of the debates, their Reel Talk sessions and industry interviews dive into rich conversations with creators from Winnipeg to Hollywood — actors, producers, directors, and the voices shaping the screen, right now.
This is more than a movie podcast.
It’s a cultural jam session, a celebration of film, and a tribute to the joy of asking, "What if?"
New episodes weekly. Welcome to where the art of cinema meets the power of debate.
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow
Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro
Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner
Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan
Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa
Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell
String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes
The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark
Dodge baller/Host
Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios
Engineered, mastered, and produced by Michael Petrow
This podcast is hosted by
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The Reel Debaters is what happens when unapologetic movie nerds, sharp minds, and pure love for cinema collide, all from the heart of Manitoba's vibrant and ever-growing film industry
Each week, this crew of cinephiles and industry insiders sits down to explore film and television through a lens that’s equal parts irreverent and insightful. It’s where deep respect for storytelling meets a sense of humour that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Could James Bond hold down a job as a nanny?
What kind of wedding would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft have, and who’s surviving it?
Could Conan the Barbarian handle a high school sex-ed class...yeah, we asked that too.
But behind the laughs and the ludicrous hypotheticals is a genuine curiosity about how we connect to the stories we tell, the characters we create, and the impact film has on who we are.
Outside of the debates, their Reel Talk sessions and industry interviews dive into rich conversations with creators from Winnipeg to Hollywood — actors, producers, directors, and the voices shaping the screen, right now.
This is more than a movie podcast.
It’s a cultural jam session, a celebration of film, and a tribute to the joy of asking, "What if?"
New episodes weekly. Welcome to where the art of cinema meets the power of debate.
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow
Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro
Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner
Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan
Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa
Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell
String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes
The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark
Dodge baller/Host
Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios
Engineered, mastered, and produced by Michael Petrow
This podcast is hosted by