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 flicks, each debater brings their own version of Halloween greatness to the…
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 our favorite movie heroes, villains, and misfits and throw them into a cinematic…
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 reportedly haunted creek. Childhood friends Chris and Alex reunite for a camping trip…
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 Debaters step into the ring for a 12-actor single-elimination showdown to crown the ultimate crossover champion. We break…
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 career on characters who burn, ache, and sometimes explode. Is he…
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 rules shape the road ahead? • What prizes could make the…
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 and forget we're recording... What started as a casual commentary…
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 -Should voice actors always change their…
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 known for his commanding yet vulnerable performances. A highly physical and imposing…
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 Broadway spectacle to the world’s least…
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, and what makes this series so damn good decades later. Plus:…
The cape is back, the tights are real, and that soundtrack! This week, we dive headfirst into James Gunn’s shiny new take on the Last Son of Krypton — the 2025 Superman reboot. We ask the important questions: -Is this Superman a Boy Scout or a bad boy with a…
Start your engines and buckle up! This week, your pit crew gets behind the wheel for the ultimate garage showdown — the Best On-Screen Car Debate. From Batmobiles to Bond’s Aston Martin, the DeLorean to Dom Toretto’s Charger, we’re putting pedal to the metal to crown cinema’s most iconic ride.…
With 28 Years Later infecting theatres, the Reel Debaters bunker down for the inevitable question: Can they survive a zombie apocalypse? This week, the panel locks and loads for a full-on Zombie Survival Draft, where each debater builds their ultimate survival kit AND argues which movie or TV character would…
This week, the Debaters ask: Why remake perfection? From Disney’s CGI fur-fests to soulless shot-for-shot snoozefests, we're debating the highs, lows, and WHYs of live-action remakes of animated classics. Do they honor the originals or recycle your childhood for a quick buck? DEBATE TOPICS INCLUDE: • The best and worst…
