The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 116: Mission: Impossible- Best Set Pieces The Reel Talk crew is on a ticking clock for Episode 116, and the mission is clear: break down the most thrilling, jaw-dropping set pieces from the Mission: Impossible franchise. Will we complete the mission in under an hour? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tune in and find out. In This Episode, We Cover: Our personal history with the Mission: Impossible series A spoiler-free review of Mi...
Jun 17, 2025•59 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 115: May the Fourth Be With You A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... we decided to settle the ultimate debate. In this special May the Fourth episode of Reel Talk , we're ranking every Star Wars movie—from the prequels and the original trilogy to the sequels and spin-offs. Which film soars like the Millennium Falcon, and which ones should be banished to the Sarlacc pit? Whether you're a Jedi Master or just a Padawan in the galaxy of Star War...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 31 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 114: Most 90's Movies Ever! Lace up those pump-up Reeboks, dust off your Trapper Keeper, and crack open a can of Surge — we’re heading straight back to the 1990s! Join us for another nostalgia-packed episode of Reel Talk as we dive into the most iconic films of the decade in search of the definitive '90s movie. We’re not looking for the best films of the era — we’re after the ones that truly capture the spirit, attitude, and essence of this pivotal ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 50 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 113: Disney Renaissance Films Top Five Ranking Join us for a nostalgic episode of Reel Talk as we journey back to the Disney Renaissance! In this exciting era of Disney magic (1989-1999), ten iconic animated films were released, revitalizing the studio and restoring it to its former glory. On this episode, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and rank our top five favorite films from this unforgettable period. Expect plenty of fun and laughs as we rem...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min
It was the year of Anora, The Brutalist, and Flow! The Reel Talk Crew is wrapping up the 2024 awards season with our Oscar's Reaction Show from the 2025 Academy Awards. Our Oscar Crew is back as Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy and Matt Hosley join to discuss all the fun that was the 2025 Academy Awards. In This Episode We Cover: Introduction Highlights and lowlights from the show 2025 Oscars Reactions Phantom Galaxy Links: Website : https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/ Twitter : https://twi...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min
It's Award Season Time: The Reel Talk Crew is giving our Oscars Predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards! In this really fun episode, Matt Hosley from The Lost Art of Podcast & Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy are back to discuss our predictions for all the 2025 Academy Awards categories. In This Episode We Cover: Introduction 2025 Oscars Predictions What We Are Most Excited For In This Year's Show The Lost Art of Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-art-of-podcast/id...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 3 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 110 - Top Ten Films of 2024: Part I. As we recap the year in film for 2024, each host counts down their favorite movies & gives a brief review of each. SPOILER FREE REVIEWS of New Films In This Episode We Cover: Introduction Overall feeling of the year in film Countdown of the top films of 2024 (films 10-6) Outro Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Fa...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Hello Reel Talk Listeners! In this episode we're recapping the 2025 Golden Globes and taking stock of the Oscar race. Our expert Oscar Panel returns, featuring Matt Hosley from The Lost Art of Podcast and Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy , offering their sharp insights and critiques on the latest award-season buzz. We’ll be ranking our top 10 Best Picture contenders, and things get even more entertaining as Tommy makes some bold predictions about Reel Talk's email inbox. In this episode: I...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 37 min
The Reel Talk Crew is excited to present Episode 108: Credit card? You got it.- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York It's that time of year again for Reel Talk's Annual Christmas Episode! This holiday season, we’re heading to the Big Apple with none other than Kevin McCallister. Join us as we dive into Home Alone 2: Lost in New York . Our resident Saw expert, Zach Simpson, makes a special appearance to help us break down the film's production, how it stands up over 30 years later, and why we think the...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min
The Reel Talk Crew is back with Episode 107: The 2025 Oscar Season Kickoff! In this fun episode, we're joined by Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy to officially launch the 2025 Oscar season! The crew dives into a discussion about the standout films of the year so far and offers their thoughts on the early Oscar race. From there, we break down the major categories, making predictions on the nominees and potential winners. Get ready for expert insights, lively debates, and plenty of Oscar buz...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 45 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 106: ScareFest Recap and Our Favorite Thanksgiving Films Join us for an exciting episode as we recap our annual trip to ScareFest, the popular horror movie convention held in Lexington, KY. We’ll share why we love attending, highlight memorable celebrity encounters, and recount our other fun adventures. Then, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’ll count down our favorite Thanksgiving-themed films. Spoiler alert: There aren't as many as you ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 105: Burton’s Dark Magic: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and His Top 5 Films Join us for a spirited episode of Reel Talk as we dive into the long-awaited return of everyone's favorite bio-exorcist, Beetlejuice! The crew unpacks the highs and lows of this legacy sequel, and how it holds up to the beloved original. We'll also reflect on our personal journeys with the iconic director Tim Burton, exploring how his unique vision has shaped our cinematic experi...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 49 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 104: Alien Romulus and Alien Franchise Rankings. Join us at Reel Talk as we dive into the latest installment of the alien franchise— Alien Romulus . We’ll explore our personal histories with this iconic series and share our thoughts on what makes it so memorable. To cap things off, we’ll attempt to rank the films in real time, but be prepared for some lively debates as things quickly go off the rails! SPOILER WARNING In This Episode We Cover: Introd...
Sep 24, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Hello, Reel Talk listeners! Welcome to a brand-new episode of "Reviewing the New," where we dive into fresh film releases with spoiler-free reviews. In this episode, we're spotlighting the recent release of Borderlands and sharing some of our most unforgettable—and unfortunately awful—moviegoing experiences. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most cringe-worthy films from the '90s and 2000s. We'd love to hear from you too! Head over to our Facebook page ...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 37 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 102: Cow...Another Cow- Twisters (2024) and Twister (1996) As Twister dominates the summer blockbuster scene, join us on Reel Talk as we rewind to 1996 to revisit the original classic! Gabe shares his personal encounters with tornadoes, we dive into a review of the latest Twisters , and take a nostalgic look back at the 1996 disaster film. Plus, we explore the mystery of what exactly "The Extreme" is! SPOILER WARNING In This Episode We Cover: Introd...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Hello Reel Talk Listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reviewing the New. This episode of the show we're continuing our "Reviewing the New" series where we do spoiler free reviews of new films. This time we are taking a look at recent summer movies. We'll help you decide whether you should see at the theater, stream, or avoid these movies. In this episode: Introduction Inside Out 2 Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 Under Paris and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire The Bikeriders Kingdom of the...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 100- 100th Episode Extravaganza! It's finally here! Reel Talk has made it to episode 100 and it's our biggest episode yet! In this episode we take a walk down memory lane and look back at our favorite moments from the show. We then talk about your favorite films! Reel Talk fans submitted their favorite films through social media and we talk about each one. We also discuss the iconic song from "The Secret of my Success" by Yello for some reason! In T...
Jul 06, 2024•4 hr
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 99 - Creature Feature Bracket: Part II. Join Reel Talk for the epic conclusion of the Creature Feature bracket to determine the best creature in film history. Using specific Reel Talk criteria we go through the remaining matchups to decide who gets crowned the champion. And at the end we crown the winner as the greatest creature feature! In This Episode We Cover: Creature Feature Bracket (remaining rounds) Crown the Creature Feature champion Interac...
Apr 30, 2024•3 hr 3 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 98 - Creature Feature Bracket: Part I. In this episode we go through the first part of our creature feature bracket to determine the best creature in film history. Using specific Reel Talk criteria we go through the first set of matchups to decide who gets to move on to round two. Join us for a lot of creature feature fun! In This Episode We Cover: Introduction to the bracket Creature Feature Bracket Round 1 Interact with us: Join our Reel Talk: A M...
Apr 13, 2024•2 hr 22 min
It was the year of Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Godzilla Minus One! The Reel Talk Crew is wrapping up the 2024 awards season with our Oscars Reaction Show from the 2024 Academy Awards. In this episode we're joined by Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy to discuss all the fun that was the 2024 Academy Awards. Hey, it was actually a really good show! In This Episode We Cover: Introduction 2024 Oscars Reactions Phantom Galaxy Links: Website : https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/ Twitter : https:/...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 44 min
The Reel Talk Crew is giving our Oscars Predictions for the 2024 Academy Awards. In this super sized episode, Matt Hosley from The Lost Art of Podcast & Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy are back to discuss our predictions for all the 2024 Academy Awards categories. In This Episode We Cover: Introduction What We Are Most Excited For In This Year's Show 2024 Oscars Predictions The Lost Art of Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-art-of-podcast/id1351597634 Matt's Movie...
Mar 02, 2024•2 hr 57 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 95 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2024. In this episode we take a look at the 2024 movie release schedule and give you our most anticipated movies. We also get an all time top 5 Wes list! In This Episode We Cover: Introduction The Year Ahead in Movies Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 Outro Interact with us: Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @reel_cast Instagram: officialreeltalkpodcast Email us: reeltalkmovieca...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 28 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 94 - Top Ten Films of 2023: Part II. As we recap the year in film for 2023, each host counts down their favorite movies & gives a brief review of each. SPOILER FREE REVIEWS of New Films In This Episode We Cover: Introduction Countdown of the top films of 2023 (films 5-1) Each host gives some honorable mention picks Outro Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast gro...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 1 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 93 - Top Ten Films of 2023: Part I. As we recap the year in film for 2023, each host counts down their favorite movies & gives a brief review of each. SPOILER FREE REVIEWS of New Films In This Episode We Cover: Introduction Rundown of the Music City Film Critics’ Association Best Films of 2023 Countdown of the top films of 2023 (films 10-6) Outro Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Hello Reel Talk Listeners! In this episode we're recapping the 2024 Golden Globes and taking stock of the Oscar race. We are also continuing our "Reviewing the New" series where we do spoiler free reviews of new films. We'll help you decide whether you should see at the theater, stream, or avoid these movies. In this episode: Introduction Golden Globes Recap Wonka Poor Things Society of the Snow Rapid Fire Reviews Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepod...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 91- Reel Talk's Underrated Christmas Movies. Join the crew for one of our wildest episodes yet! Each host goes through their top five favorite underrated Christmas films. This episode covers some bonafide classics and a few films that are better forgotten. Join in on the Christmas fun! Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @re...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Hello Reel Talk Listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reviewing the New. This episode of the show we're continuing our "Reviewing the New" series where we do spoiler free reviews of new films. We'll help you decide whether you should see at the theater, stream, or avoid these movies. We even discuss Home Alone 2 for some reason. In this episode: Introduction Home Alone 2 Napoleon Saw X Thanksgiving Trolls Band Together Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalka...
Dec 05, 2023•58 min
Hello Reel Talk Listeners! Reel Talk takes us to Scarefest 2023 and also review three movies with "killer" in the title! The crew showed up in force to Scarefest 2023 which was held in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition, we review three new movies with "killer" in the title while also debating whether David Fincher is a likeable person! In this episode: Introduction Scarefest 2023 discussion Killers of the Flower Moon Totally Killer The Killer Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.p...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 88- 2024 Oscar Season Kickoff. Join the crew as we kickoff the upcoming Oscar season with some general thoughts about the year in movies thus far and the race in general. Then we countdown our predictions for the Best Picture nominations and the Movie Buddy sneaks in his top 10 films of 2023 (thus far). Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Facebook Follow ...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 87- Our Top 5 Scariest Films. Just in time for spooky season, join us as we go through our top 5 favorite scary movie experiences. In this episode, each host recounts some of their favorite horror movie memories and scary moments. As usual things go haywire pretty fast! Interact with us: Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Reeltalkamoviepodcast Join our Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @reel_cast Instagra...
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 13 min
