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The Reel Debaters

The Reel Debaters

FADE IN: INT. PODCAST STUDIO – NIGHT A crew of MOVIE NERDS, COMEDIANS, and INDUSTRY INSIDERS gather around a mic. Laughter, debates, and caffeine-fueled energy fill the air. NARRATOR (V.O.) Movies are serious business. They’re not. MONTAGE: James Bond as a nanny? Indiana Jones and Lara Croft’s married? Conan The Barbarian teaching sex-ed? NARRATOR (V.O.) The Reel Debaters take iconic films, pop culture, and absurd “what ifs,” then debate them to cinematic death. CUT TO: The cast leans in,

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#308 If You Give A Chad A Spot with Finn Mccager...

The Reel Debaters ·

2026/01/01

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. This conversation pulls back the curtain on indie filmmaking, creative collaboration, and the choices that shaped the final product you see on screen.We cover:The origin of Give a Chad a Spot and how the story came togetherWriting the script and shaping the film’s toneCasting,

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01:33:37

#307 "It’s a Wonderful Fight" The Best Secret Santa

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2025/12/28

What happens when the Reel Debaters go Secret Santa shopping… for their favourite movie and TV characters? Bad ideas, inspired choices, and a lot of judgment. In Episode 307, the cast debates the perfect Secret Santa gifts if they were shopping for iconic characters, deciding who deserves something thoughtful and who’s getting a wildly inappropriate gag gift.Then it’s back to business with sharp takes on Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man, reactions to the Jake Paul fight, Bugonia, and more.Reel Debaters

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01:26:16

#301: Three Men, a Little Lady and "The End Of Our...

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/11/09

In this episode of The Reel Debaters Podcast, we sit down with the creative minds behind The End Of Our Own Making — a tense, character-driven Winnipeg production that explores the fallout of an active shooter targeting the staff of a private security company.Host Michael Petrow is joined by writer/director Cam Paterson, actors Darcy Fehr and Suzanne Pringle, and director of photography Ryan Herdman to unpack the emotional weight, creative process, and technical challenges of bringing such a raw and

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02:09:23

#299 "No Country For Old Tribes" | The Survivor...

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2025/10/12

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 version of Survivor using the modern 26-day format.We break down the tribes, alliances, and inevitable betrayals as these on-screen legends battle it out for the ultimate title: Sole Survivor of

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01:08:11

#296 One Milkshake After Another | The Films of Paul...

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2025/09/27

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 one of the last true auteurs working today?How does he slip so seamlessly between genres without losing his voice?Would he ever embrace streaming, or is the theater his only home?And with his upcoming film One Battle

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01:30:50

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

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2025/09/16

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 suffering worth it?Think The Hunger Games meets The Truman Show with a dash of Wipeout. It’s a mash-up only we could dream up, and the results are hilarious, chaotic, and maybe just a little cruel.Also in This Episode:-Standing

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01:32:23

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

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2025/09/07

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 turned into ad-break insults, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the occasional (read: frequent) long pause of wheezy, drunken laughter.In this episode, we revisit that wild night of Elvis vs. an ancient mummy,

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01:13:20

#293 It’s So Fluffy! Live Commentary on Despicable Me...

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2025/08/31

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 voice, or is it okay to bring their own sound to the mic? -What really went on behind the scenes to turn a villain and his Minions into a global animated empire? -Which childhood animated favorites still hold up—and which deserve to be sent to

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01:31:43

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

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2025/08/16

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 helpful cooking show, we’re giving Bob the career path no studio exec would ever approve.We break down the contenders, set the scene, and go all-in because someone has to bring order to all this. Also in This Episode:Nobody 2 was filmed

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

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2025/08/03

Nice BeaverThis 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: with a reboot on the horizon, can it rescue modern comedy, or is lightning too weird to strike twice?Frank Drebin never aimed straight, but the laughs always hit.This Week’s Debate: Who could solve the Zodiac murders,

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01:10:51

#289 Cape Expectations: A Superman Breakdown

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2025/07/21

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 heart of gold?-Is Lex still doing real estate scams, or has he upgraded to NFTs?-Can a modern Superman movie fly without crashing into a CGI multiverse?-Break down the new cast, suit, and tone-Compare it to past Supes (Cavill, Reeve, Routh — the

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49:39

Ep #286 – Let Cartoons Be Cartoons?

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/06/15

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 live-action remakesShould animation just stay animated?Is “The Photorealistic Lion King” just Nat Geo with Beyoncé?Which remake improved on the original (spoiler: it's rare)🎬 PLUS:A

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01:17:59

#285 “Wes Anderson’s John Wick: A Hitman in Corduroy”

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/06/07

This Week on the Reel Debaters:What if John Wick traded his Kevlar suit for pastel blazers and symmetrical gunfights? In honor of the release of The Phoenician Scheme, the upcoming Ballerina, the Wickverse spin-off, the panel plays casting director and reimagines the action-packed assassin saga through the whimsical lens of Wes Anderson.Fan Casting Highlights:Who does Bill Murray play? (Spoiler: It’s not the dog… or is it?)Owen Wilson’s “Wow” moment as the new Bowery KingThe Continental, but make it

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01:19:29

#284 Deaner Lives: Behind the Mulleted Mayhem of...

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2025/05/30

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, we’re cracking a two-four of cinematic nostalgia with director Sam McGlynn, the director behind Deaner '89 — the Canadian Screen Award-nominated film that brings FUBAR legend Deaner (Paul Spence) back for one more righteous ride.Filmed right here in Manitoba, Deaner'89 is more than just a throwback — it’s a love letter to late '80s mullet culture, prairie punk rock, and shotgunning beers. Sam takes us deep behind the scenes to chat about:The origins of Deaner

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01:33:44

#282 Laura Deluca

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2025/05/09

This week on The Reel Debaters, Michael and costume designer Laura Deluca talk about Santa's suit in Violent Night, working on the reboot of Silent Night Deadly Night, and building Frendo the Clown in Clown in Cornfield, premiering everywhere...TODAY! Head to your local theatre to watch the madnessStarringCostume designer in the film industry @Lauracostumedesigner on Instagram Laura 's Website Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Laura

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01:34:37

#279 "Endure and survive." Best Video Game Adaptation

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/04/13

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, the cast reviews The Studio, Wicked, Daredevil, and The Parenting and figures out which video game should be the next big series.Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow, Jimmy Skinner, Martin Navarro, Charles FernandesProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact Information:thereeldebaters@gmail.comGET ON THE SHOWJoin the debate now and leave your

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01:23:14

#277 "Dishonour on you, dishonour on your cow! The...

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2025/03/23

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, the cast reviews Invincible S3, The Monkey, and Mickey 17 and debates as 3 childless men do...who is the best Disney princess is and what's the point of the live-action Snow White? Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Jimmy Skinner Martin NavarroProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact Information:thereeldebaters@gmail.comGET ON THE

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02:04:56

#275 The Winner is La La Land...wait. The 97th Oscars...

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2025/02/28

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, the cast holds space for the SNL 50th anniversary special, James Bond and Amazon Studios, The Fantastic 4 trailer, and argues who's going to win this year's Oscars. Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow, Martin Navarro, Charles FernandesProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact Information:thereeldebaters@gmail.comJoin the debate now and

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01:39:20

#274 "We sing covers of songs, It's all from our...

The Reel Debaters ·

2025/02/16

This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast the cast reviews Severance, Flow, Carry On, Emilia Perez, and debates which director could make the best version of someone else's movie.Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Jimmy Skinner Martin Navarro Charles FernandesProduction Credits:-Producer:Micheal Petrow-Editor:Micheal Petrow-Sound Engineer:Micheal PetrowContact Information:thereeldebaters@gmail.comReel Debaters Trivia Night +The Reel Debaters

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01:25:01

#270 Sydney Sabiston

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2025/01/18

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal talks to actor Sydney Sabiston about her work in the Hallmark Universe, making short films with her dad, film school at the U of W, working on the top 10 Netflix movie Timecut, imposter syndrome, Alien Romulus Wicked How I Met Your Mother, Game Of Thrones Breaking Bad Buffy The Vampire Slayer Jersey Shore and Love IslandTHE DEEP DIVE Production CreditsRecorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal PetrowHosts: Micheal Petrow Guest: Sydney SabistonProduction

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