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The Reel Debaters

The Reel Debaters Podcast

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

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01:25:34

#300 "A Reel Nightmare On Debate Street" Best...

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/10/19

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 ring:Emily enchants the room with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WandaVision, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and Hocus Pocus.Charles brings chaos with That ’70s Show Halloween Special, Goosebumps, Mars

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#298 Coby Friesen and Cruising In Gomorrah

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2025/10/06

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 that spirals into tension, temptation, and truth as their worldviews — and hidden feelings — collide under a dark, watching presence.We dig into the film’s origins, the creative balance between

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01:13:58

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

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2025/10/05

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 down the contenders, set the scene, and go all-in on the debate because someone has to bring order to all this cinematic chaos.Also in This EpisodeBody Slams to Box

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01:36:00

#292 Falling Into Character with Actor David MacInnis

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2025/08/24

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.Also in This Episode:How theatre training shapes an actor’s foundation and disciplineThe unexpected ways Wall Street has influenced the streaming eraWhy self-taping is both a blessing and a curse for working actorsHost(s): Micheal PetrowGuest: David MacInnisExecutive Producer: Michael

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01:35:41

#288 Gone in 60 Arguments: The Best On Screen Cars

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2025/07/05

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. Who wins? Who stalls out? Who comes in 1st? Also in this episode:🎬 Reviews:The Mortician -A Haunting, intimate portrait of life, death, and dignity inside the funeral industry.28 Years later – Does the rage

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01:27:40

#287 — "Brains, Guts, and Load Outs: Zombie Survival...

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2025/06/21

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 lead humanity out of the undead wasteland. Think The Walking Dead, but with more yelling and fewer supply runs.Segments Include:The Ultimate Survival Loadout Draft – Weapons, shelter, snacks? We

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01:56:27

#283 "Upset, you've never seen me upset' Tom Cruise...

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2025/05/24

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, we’re cranking up the charisma and asking the fundamental question: Which Tom Cruise character would make the best cult leader? From Ethan Hunt’s death-defying loyalty to Frank T.J. Mackey’s hypnotic stage presence, we dig into Cruise’s wildest roles and decide who could lead the most devoted (and slightly unhinged) following.PLUS, we’ve got reviews on:Drop: A sleek, high-concept thriller that blends modern digital paranoia with old-school suspense.🌌 Andor

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01:33:00

#281 "Had a slight weapons malfunction but, uh...

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2025/05/04

This week on The Reel Debaters, the cast celebrates May the 4th with an episode hotter than 2 suns talking about:-How the weight of Star Wars’ legacy is helping or hurting the franchise-The next generation of heroes, villains, and filmmakers-Can Star Wars reclaim box office domination?-Star Wars Day news What we usedStar Wars DayStar Wars Confirms 6 Long-Awaited Movies In DevelopmentStar Wars Celebration: The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel, Everything RevealedDarth Maul showStar FighterProduction

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01:42:31

3280 "A smart and funny satire that delivers both...

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2025/04/21

This week on The Reel Debaters we dive headfirst into the evolving world of film reviews and movie criticism—from the glory days of newspaper columns and Siskel & Ebert to today’s TikTok hot takes, Letterboxd essays, and influencer-driven Rotten Tomatoes scores.-What does it mean to be a movie critic in 2025?-Are critics still tastemakers, or has audience reception completely taken over?-How does this shift affect the studios, the box office, and even the films we get made, and moreWe argue the

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02:14:20

#278 "I Don't Believe My Circuit's" The Best Robot

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2025/03/30

This week, the panel goes full sci-fi as we debate the greatest on-screen robot of all time—from killer androids to lovable AIs, who reigns supreme in the world of metal and circuits?Reviews:Daredevil: Reborn (Disney) – Does the Man Without Fear still pack a punch, or is this a hero past his prime?The Pitt (HBO) – A deep dive into HBO’s latest medical drama—does it live up to the hype?Adolescence (Netflix) – Nightmare fuel for parents in a digital ageAnd.....things get heated as we tackle the Russo

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01:40:43

#276 "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel" The Movies of Youth

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2025/03/16

This week on The Reel Debaters, the cast discusses the movies that they grew up with, the movies their parents showed them, and the movies they saw well before they were "meant" to in a nostalgically laced episode about what makes a cinefile a cinefile. Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Aaron Graham Rob StrachanProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact

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01:33:27

#273 "You're very good with children. -Thanks. I...

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2025/02/09

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily Clark and her kids Zoey and Lilly join the show with reviews on Where in The World is Carmen San Diego, Wicked, From, Bobs Burgers and get their take on what kids are watching , what they want in their programing and their reviews on 2024 film and tv. Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Emily Clark Lilly Clark Zoey ClarkProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound

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01:45:32

#272 "I Never Eat December Snow Flakes, I Wait Till...

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2025/02/02

This week on The Reel Debaters the cast reviews A Real Pain. Primeval, Gladiator 2, debates the best dump month movies and a surprise end credit conversation on the status of James Bond and Amazon. What we usedCBR dump month movie list Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Ian Bawa Charles Fernandes Production Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact

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02:11:49

#271 2024 Year In Review

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2025/01/25

This week on The Reel Debaters the cast goes over the 2024 year including but not limited to:-Cast picks for Best and worst TV shows and movies (come at us in the comments) (letterboxed list)-The biggest industry moments of the year ( The Dune Popcorn Bucket)-The Most Controversial moments of the year ( thank you Blake Lively and Justin Baldonie)-The 1st Annual Reel Debaters Choice Awards with "Reelies" handed out for TV and film.-What hopes may bring for the 2025 season.What we used13

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01:29:33

#267 "Do You Want This Doll Or Not? Go Back To...

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2024/12/21

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast the cast reviews Skeleton Crew, The Penguin, , Bad Sisters and debates who bought the best presents for their favorite movie characters from 2024Starring Micheal PetrowJimmy Skinner Martin NavarroThink you could do better?Leave your idea on our voicemail or comment on our Quora page below to get featured.RD voicemailAsk a Question Events:Seinfeld Trivia Night At The Handsome DaughterTickets on Sale Now. Limited Seating. Get your tickets. We know how to hold

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01:47:54

#266 "Contenders Ready....Gladiators Ready" The...

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2024/12/01

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast the cast reviews Saturday Night, The Substance, Alien Romulus, and Surivior and then argues who has the best idea for a reboot of American Gladiator as part of our #glicked programming this month.Starring Micheal PetrowJimmy SkinnerMartin NavarroCharles Fernandes Think you could do better?Leave your idea in the Dialogue Box or comment on our Quora page below to get featured.RD voicemailAsk a Question Events:The Reel Debaters Podcast Holiday Trivia

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01:16:41

#265 "Did You Guys Get A Group Rate Or Something? The...

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2024/11/24

This week on The Reel Debaters the cast reviews Hot Frosty, The Jake Paul Mike Tyson Fight, Heretic, The Hallmark Streaming network and debates the best ensemble cast movies IN HISTORY from Cracked.comStarringMicheal Petrow Tony BucciniWhat we usedThe List from Cracked.comJoin the debate now and leave your idea on our voicemail or ask a question on our QuoraAsk a QuestionRD voicemailEvents:HousekeepingTwitterFacebookInstagramYoutubeDonate to the causeAbout UsEach week a cast of film-obsessed nerds

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01:46:36

#264 "I'll Get You My Pretties" The Wizard Of Of...

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2024/11/17

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast the cast reviews English Teacher, The Penguin, Doctor Odyssey, Fire Country, debates who should be in their new fan casting of The Wizard Of Oz in honor of The Wicked Premier, and if Mission Impossible could cast muppetsStarring Jimmy Skinner Micheal PetrowCharles Fernandes Think you could do better?Leave your idea on our voicemail or comment on our Quora page below to get featured.RD voicemailAsk a Question Events:Friends Trivia Night At The Handsome

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01:34:09

#263 "I Used To Be A Magical Girl" Fan Casting Debate

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2024/11/10

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast Micheal and Charles invite Graphic Artist Stephanie Guest on the show to review Heartbreakers, Superstore, The Penguin, The Substance, Blink Twice and fan cast her current novel I Used To Be A Magical Girl Starring Micheal PetrowCharles FernandesStephanie Guest My name is Steph and I'm currently located in Winnipeg, Canada. I've been drawing ever since I was 9 years old. I used to pause my VHS tapes of Sailor Moon and Pokemon and try to copy what I saw. When

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01:32:47

#261 "It's Alive!, It's Alive" The Best Movie Monster...

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2024/10/19

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast Martin gets over food poisoning, the cast watches Dancing With The Stars, Survivor, Salems Lot, Room 104, American Horror Stories, Only Murders In The Building, and debates who can make the best new movie monster of the Halloween season.Think you could do better?Leave your idea on our voicemail or comment on our Quora page below to get featured.RD voicemailAsk a Question Starring Micheal PetrowCharles Fernandes Jimmy Skinner Martin NavarroWe are supported by

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