Jonah and Leandro's Movie Podcast with Leandro and Jonah

Jonah and Leandro

Two friends and film industry professionals Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie sit down to talk about new releases, and chat with filmmakers about their lives working in the film and entertainment industry. Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-DownieTheme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick Social Links: Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishereTikTok: @jonahandleandropodLetterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

Episodes

  1. May 28

    #5 - "Middle Life" with Director Pavan Moondi

    On this episode, the boys sit down to speak with writer/director Pavan Moondi (@pavanmoomdi) to discuss his new movie "Middle Life" (@middlelifefilm) starring Peter Dremanis (@peter_dreams) and Leah Fay Goldstein (@leah_fay) of 'July Talk', what it means to make a 'Canadian film', making movies in Los Angeles, the lost art of entertainment for entertainment's sake, and lots LOTS more. The boys really get into the weeds of filmmaking on this one, plus Jonah had the pleasure of working on "Middle Life" with Pavan, so this is a must-listen! Listeners in Canada and Los Angeles can buy tickets to see "Middle Life" now! There are screenings across Canada one night only via @cineplexmovies on JUNE 10TH. Toronto screenings JUNE 5TH to JUNE 11th at Cineplex Yonge-Dundas. Los Angeles screenings via @laemmletheatres with Q&As @laemmlenoho on JULY 29th, @laemmle_royal on JULY 30th and then screenings all week at @laemmleglendale JULY 31st to AUGUST 5th! Visit https://middlelifefilm.com/ for tickets. Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie Guest: Pavan Moondi (@pavanmoondi, @middlelifefilm)  Theme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick  Social Links:  Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishere TikTok: @jonahandleandropod Letterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

    1h 25m

  2. May 17

    #4 - The Great Q2 2026 Movie Catch-Up ft. The Drama, Mother Mary, Ready or Not 2 and more!

    On this episode, the boys play catch-up on the movies they've seen but haven't pod'ed about in the first half of 2026 by playing the "describe this movie in one word game", which is a really complex game where, you guessed it, they describe a movie they've seen using only one word!  Films discussed:  The Drama, Ready or Not: Here I Come, Mother Mary, Lorne, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Peaky Blinders, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie Theme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick Social Links:  Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishere TikTok: @jonahandleandropod Letterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

    46 min

  3. Apr 10

    #3 - Directing With Pony Nicole Herauf

    On this episode, the boys sit down and speak with director and movie lover Pony Nicole "hair-off" Herauf to talk about her new movie "Young Female Playwright", her advice to young female filmmakers, and Matt Johnsons silly little sweatpants. Other topics covered include: keebler elves, what makes a directing style, how to run a film set, and favourite movie snacks. This is one you don't want to miss!  Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie Guest: Pony Nicole Herauf (@ponynicoleherauf) Theme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick  Social Links:  Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishere TikTok: @jonahandleandropod Letterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

    1h 30m

  4. Mar 6

    #2 - Surviving Sami Rami's Send Help and the D-BOX Experience!

    Jonah and Leandro do a car-cast! On this episode, the boys take lav microphones into a D-BOX screening of Sam Rami's new Thriller Comedy 'Send Help' to give you the freshest takes possible right after the movie. Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie Theme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick Social Links:  Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishere TikTok: @jonahandleandropod Letterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

    37 min

  5. Feb 8

    #1 - Our Year In Movies 2025

    In the first episode of the podcast, Jonah and Leandro sit down to talk about who they are, what this is, and the movies they watched in 2025. Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie Theme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick Social Links: Intsagram: @jonah_blaser, @leandroishere Letterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

    1h 21m
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Two friends and film industry professionals Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-Downie sit down to talk about new releases, and chat with filmmakers about their lives working in the film and entertainment industry. Hosts: Jonah Blaser and Leandro Amorim-DownieTheme music composed and recorded by: Dr. Nick Social Links: Intsagram: @jonahandleandropod, @jonah_blaser, @leandroishereTikTok: @jonahandleandropodLetterboxd: @LeandroWatches, @jblaser03

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