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The Reel Debaters Podcast The Reel Debaters Podcast
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Based in the heartbeat of Canada (Winnipeg, Manitoba) surrounded by a booming film industry, The Reel Debaters Podcast is a motley crew of film-obsessed nerds, comedians and selected colleagues that sit down each episode and use one of their many "patented formats" to argue and insult each other for your amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example:
Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you want to know if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films.
In between debates, you can listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, and behind-the-scenes knowledge while arguing our favorites, and our interview series that brings you right to the front door of the film industry
Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host
Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios
Engineered, mastered, and produced by Micheal Petrow
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#253 The Gimli International Film Festival 2024
This week Micheal talks with GIFF's Executive Director Teya Zuzek about this year's Festival, the lineup, how to festival proper, its origin story, and lots more.
Get your tickets now and be a part of the biggest rural film festival in the country
Teya's Website
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Events:
Simpsons Trivia Night, July 26th, 7 pm Little Brown Jug Brewery 336 William Ave
Grab a beer and get ready to dive into the world of Springfield at The Reel Debaters Podcast's Simpsons-Themed Trivia Night! Join us on July 26th at the vibrant Little Brown Jug Brewery for an evening filled with nostalgic fun and friendly competition.
Whether you're a die-hard Simpsons fan or just love a good trivia challenge, this event is for you. Gather your friends and test your knowledge on all things Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and other iconic characters from the longest-running animated sitcom in history.
Important Notes:
Team Registration: Form teams of up to 4 members (individuals welcome too!).Seating: Limited seating is available, arrive early to secure your spot.
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Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you want to find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, which are interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.
Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark Dodge... -
#252 The Sobbies #1 Movies You Can Cry Over
This week on The Reel Debaters Charles and Micheal invite Jessica Seburn on the show to get emotional and create the yearly show "The Sobbies" where they compile a top 10 list of movies you can cry over as well as reviewing 6ft Under, The Acolyte, and Land Of Bad
Starring
Micheal Petrow
Charles Fernandes
Jessica Seburn and Rebel Grief Guide
Jess Seburn is a death doula, writer, and recovering stand-up comedian here in Winnipeg. As a death doula, she provides end-of-life and grief support to rebel hearts and brave weirdos. Jess’s work is all about making the conversation around death more approachable, putting compassion and dark humour into a blender and always hoping for the best.
Her bona fides for this episode include writing for a local video production company, and crying so hard she has thrown up.
Her work has included features in CBC, The Uniter, and The Winnipeg Free Press. In 2024, she was featured as a grief expert in CBC Gem’s, Finding Diamonds.
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Events: Jurassic Park Trivia July 3rd at The Handsome Daughter, 61 Sherbrook, Winnipeg, MB
Join us for a hilarious and entertaining evening as we host a special Jurassic Park-themed movie trivia. "We've spared no expense"
Dig into the world of Dino DNA, Jeff Goldblum's chest, and "women inheriting the earth" with 3 question-packed rounds of movie trivia. Test your memory of memorable quotes, iconic scenes, and behind-the-scenes secrets from this beloved film franchise.
Gather your friends, family, or local paleontologists for a night of prehistoric competition. Prizes await the top trivia masters, so brush up on your Jurassic Park facts and reserve your spot now.
...Life will not find a way. Reserve a team of 2,3 or 4 and pay your 5.00 registration fee ( per player ) when you arrive.
Register here
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Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and... -
#251 "You're A Virgin Who Can't Drive" The Worst High School Debate
This week on The ReeL Debaters Podcast the cast reviews House Of The Dragon, The Acolyte Good Night Mommy, Scavengers Reign, and debate The Worst High School on screen by inserting themselves at 16 into that high school's hallways
Starring
Micheal Petrow
Martin Navarro
Jimmy Skinner
Charles Fernandes
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Events:
Jurassic Park Trivia. July 3rd. 7 pm. The Handsome Daughter. 61 Sherbrook. Wpg. MB.
Join us for a hilarious and entertaining evening as we host a special Jurassic Park-themed movie trivia. "We've spared no expense"
Dig into the world of Dino DNA, Jeff Goldblum's chest, and "women inheriting the earth" with 3 question-packed rounds of movie trivia. Test your memory of memorable quotes, iconic scenes, and behind-the-scenes secrets from this beloved film franchise.
Gather your friends, family, or local paleontologists for a night of prehistoric competition.
Prizes await the top trivia masters, so brush up on your Jurassic Park facts and reserve your spot now.
...Life will not find a way.
Reserve a team of 2, 3, or 4 persons and pay your 5.00 registration fee (per player) when you arrive.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jurassic-park-trivia-night-with-the-reel-debaters-podcast-tickets-921103524437?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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About Us
Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, which are interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.
Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm -
#250 'What About Second Breakfast" The Best "What If" Debate
This week on The ReeL Debaters Podcast the cast reviews Survivor, The Zone Of Interest, Fall Guy, Furiosa, Civil War, The Sympathizer, and debate using Marvel's What If idea to argue 4 possible scenarios:
What If Salena Was Never Shot?
What if Ritchie Valens didn't die the same day the music did?
What if the Beatles were in Lord of The Rings?
What if Set Mcfarlene Died in 911?
Starring
Micheal Petrow
Martin Navarro
Jimmy Skinner
Charles Fernandes
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Events:
July 3rd
Movie Trivia at The Handsome Daughter
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July 26th
Simpsons Trivia Night at Little Brown Jug
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About Us
Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you want to know if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, our interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.
Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host
Production
Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios
Engineered by Micheal Petrow -
#249 "No 9000 computer has ever made a mistake" The Artificial Intelligence Reel Talk
This week on The ReeL Debaters Podcast the cast reviews 3 Body Problem, Xmen 97, The Yellowstone Series, The Deadpool 3 trailer, and discusses the world of Artificial Intelligence in cinema, themes, ethics, morality, and some of the best movies about said subject
Fair warning, the use of AI in filmmaking comes up. While we understand some people are staunchly against its use that does not mean the conversation should die.
Starring
Mark Cowell
Micheal Petrow
Rob Strachan
The top 20 artificial intelligence films - in pictures | Culture | The Guardian
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Events:
Trivia Night With The Reel Debaters Podcast
Fionns Grant Park
May 23rd, 7-9 pm 1180 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB
We’re doing things a tad bit differently so follow these 2 easy steps and you'll have zero issues
1. REGISTER YOUR TEAM ON EVENTBRITE AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO OR BELOW (4 people max per team)
Register Here
2. UPON ARRIVAL YOU WILL PAY YOUR 5.00/PLAYER AT THE DOOR
THAT’S IT! Because we're simple and need to make it easy on ourselves
Rounds:
#1 General Movie Trivia to warm your brains up
#2 Disney/Pixar to take you back to your childhood
#3 The 80s because most of us were born in that era
#4 Star Wars/Star Trek, you cannot do one without the other
Prizes:
Landmark Gift Certificate to the winning team
Rules:
Teams of 4 MAX.
Team Names Mandatory.
About Us
Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, which are interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.
Welcome to Where The Art Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film... -
#248 May The 4th Be With You. The Star Wars Reel Talk
This week on The Reel Debaters celebrate May the 4th with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra showing A New Hope, merchandising, The Phantom Menace 25th anniversary, The Acolyte trailer, revisiting the proper order of how to watch, new generations of Star Wars fans, watching with your kids and lots more
Starring
Micheal Petrow
Charles Fernandes
Doug Darling
Join the episode now and leave your comments on our voicemail or ask a question on our Quora
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Each week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows
Example: Could James Bond be a Chef?
Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?
You get the picture.
At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, which are interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.
Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.
New episode every Saturday
Meet your cast:
Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host
Martin Navarro Comedian/Host
Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host
Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host
Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host
Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host
Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host
Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host
Production
Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios
Recorded and Engineered by Micheal Petrow