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For the movie lover who enjoys everything from big Hollywood blockbusters to the small indie feature. Just average guys taking the pretentiousness out of reviewing movies.

Jordan Smith, Roger Brandstetter


    • Jun 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Reel Dads Movie Draft: Summer Blockbusters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 99:45


    On today's episode of the Reel Dads podcast and in honor of the recent summer blockbuster: Top Gun: Maverick (2022), hosts Jordan Smith and Roger Brandstetter have conducted a movie draft of the hottest blockbusters spanning from the 1970s to the current decade. They're joined in this endeavor by David Jung and Pete Rogers in a loaded episode! Keep it, reel.

    'Being the Ricardos' and the Ides of March

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 51:51


    Hello! On this episode of the Reel Dads podcast, co-hosts Jordan Smith and Roger Brandstetter discuss their thoughts on 'Being the Ricardos' and it's awards prowess. After that (15:42) the Dads talk about what is coming up for streaming during the month of March. SPOILERS: There's something for everyone!

    Oscars Nomination Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 55:09


    On this episode of the Reel Dads podcast, Jordan Smith and Roger Brandstetter discuss the nominations for the Academy Awards on March 27, 2022. They break down the nominations, talk about potential snubs, and update listeners on what they should watch to get prepared for the big night!

    Back for Season 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 37:55


    Welcome back to the Reel Dads podcast! A real podcast about real movies by fake dads. Today, Roger Brandstetter and Jordan Smith discuss what they've been watching this winter, drop some recommendations, and talk about the early frontrunners for Academy Award nominations, including: Don't Look Up, The Power of the Dog, The Lost Daughter, and many more!

    HBODisco+? Eternals, Knives Out 2, and Hot Willy Wonka (?)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 49:05


    Hello! On today's episode of the Reel Dads podcast, hosts Roger Brandstetter and Jordan Smith talk about the WarnerMedia and Discovery+ joint venture and what it means for the streaming wars. Later, they talk about the trailer for Chloe Zhao's Eternals and the casting Knives Out 2! Stick around for the end of the podcast to here streaming recommendations and upcoming movies that are building excitement.

    Academy Award Predictions + catching up on Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 52:55


    During today's episode of the Reel Dads podcast, hosts Roger Brandstetter and Jordan Smith talk a little bit about the new Fast 9 trailer, as well as catch up a little bit on Disney+'s Falcon and the Winter Soldier season. Then, the two break down some Oscar award predictions and who is likely to walk away with gold statues on April 25.

    The Snyder Cut Released! + Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 70:41


    On this week's episode of Reel Dads, Roger and Jordan are joined by Managing Editor of faketeams.com and host of the RB1: a fantasy football podcast, Pete Rogers, to break down the four hour thrill ride that is: Zack Snyder's Justice League. Later, Roger and Jordan discuss the first episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and what they expect for this six-episode series.

    Oscar Nominations and a #SnyderCut preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 50:42


    Today on the Reel Dads podcast, Jordan and Roger discuss the nominations of the Academy Awards and sort through potential snubs. Later, they discuss the somewhat positive reviews of the #SnyderCut, now available on HBO Max!

    Reel News, Golden Globes, Nomadland, and WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 49:39


    In this episode of Reel Dads, hosts Jordan and Roger break down some news regarding the D.C. Extended Universe, provide some reactions to the Golden Globe Award winners, and introduce a new segment: Certified Rotten! This segment sees the hosts choose two movies that they absolutely love, despite their terrible Rotten Tomatoes score from critics. After, the two have an extended conversation on Nomadland and talk about the message of the movie. Later, Roger and Jordan sneak in a little conversation on WandaVision and choose which television show environments they'd choose to live in.

    Cruella, The Snyder Cut, and Judas and the Black Messiah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 67:26


    In today's episode, Jordan and Roger have a conversation about a pair of recently dropped movie trailers: CRUELLA, a prequel movie about the infamous 101 Dalmatians villain; and Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE Director's Cut. In the back half of the show, the two have a more substantial conversation about the hit film: JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (out now on HBO Max). Spoilers for the latter film!

    Awards Season Cometh + WandaVision!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 63:21


    On this episode of Reel Dads, co-hosts Roger Brandstetter and Jordan Smith dive into the awards season conversation after the whirlwind that was the Golden Globes nominations release. They also have a conversation about Mank and Da 5 Bloods, as well as Netflix' newest movie: Malcolm & Marie. Later, the duo discuss episode 5 of WandaVision and what ramifications it had for the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spoilers for WandaVision included.

    Meme Lords, Streaming Wars, and Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 67:34


    Hello fellow movie nerds! Welcome to the Reel Dads podcast hosted by Jordan Smith and Roger Brandstetter. Today's episode features a conversation around Hollywood and the current video-on-demand landscape and how Reddit may have saved a movie theater chain. Towards the back half, Roger and Jordan give recommendations and reviews for movies you can watch right now as the pandemic persists. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to hit the subscribe button and rate!

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