We celebrate Awards Season in style when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) prosecutes one of the year’s so-called ‘best pictures,’ Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.” Plus, the prestigious 72nd Annual Reelsie Awards (don’t try and pretend we just made them up). *** Prosecutor: Dwight Hurst. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT ...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 147
We let ‘er rip this week when Brian Haas (“BS Movies” Podcast) spins around dangerously with a chainsaw while defending the 2022 horror sequel, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Brian Haas. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 146
Legends and heroes collide this week when Simon Majumdar (“Food Network’s Tournament of Champions”/”Eat My Globe” Podcast) tears into Marvel Studios’ 2021 effort, “Eternals.” *** Prosecutor: Simon Majumdar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 145
There is no try when filmmakers Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Revenge of Zoe”) look to settle one of the biggest arguments in nerdom in the court this week; which is better, “Star Wars” or “The Empire Strikes Back?” *** “Star Wars”: Marty Ketola. “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back”: Clif Campbell. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golde...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 144
This week’s case is sure to get your blood pumping when Jason Stein (“Dads From the Crypt” Podcast) calls director Gilbert Adler to the stand to testify against his own movie, 1996’s “Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood.” *** Prosecutor: Jason Stein. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Special Guest Witness: Gilbert Adler. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original The...
Feb 16, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 143
This week, Jeremy Black makes the big reveal when the court investigates a real 'whowunnit' between two criminally comedic contestants, 1985’s “Clue” and 1972’s “Sleuth.” *** “Clue”: Jeremy Black. “Sleuth”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 09, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Kanpai! The Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan (“Sake Revolution”) unsheathes his katana against his most hated adversary, 2003’s period war film, “The Last Samurai.” *** Prosecutor: Timothy Sullivan. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 141
The court embarks on a cosmic excursion of sorts when Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) defends the sequel to “2001: A Space Odyssey,” 1984’s “2010: The Year We Make Contact.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robin Warder. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 140
Podcast man Thomas Greene (“Perpetual Cinema”) does whatever a podcast can when he swings into the courtroom this week to prosecute 2022’s star-studded “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” *** Prosecutor: Thomas Greene. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Who ya gonna call when Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”) vents his frustrations with the foul obnoxious muck that is 2021’s supernatural comedy “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” *** Prosecutor: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 138
The new year begins with stuntman Leroy Patterson (“Fists of Fury”) grabbing the horse by the… unmentionables when he defends the 2001 comedy “Freddy Got Fingered.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Leroy Patterson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 137
We wrap up 2022 with a bow when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) airs his grievances with the 2000 Nicolas Cage flick, “The Family Man.” *** Prosecutor: Dwight Hurst. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 136
This week, us nasty, wasty skunks are out to learn what Christmas is all about when we pit 1966’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” against 1965’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to determine which is the Greatest Christmas Special of All Time. *** “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Kaleigh DuLac, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. ...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 135
By Grabthar’s Hammer, what a showdown! This week, Jack Bennett (“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary”) looks to prove that 1999’s “Galaxy Quest” is a better movie than the 1982 sci-fi classic, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” *** “Galaxy Quest”: Jack Bennett. “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 134
The nightmare before Christmas continues when Kandice Martellaro (“Stan Against Evil”) takes a stab at defending the latest entry in the Michael Myers saga, 2022’s “Halloween Ends.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Kandice Martellaro. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 133
In keeping with the holiday season, Deanna Rooney (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) speaks up for the black sheep of the franchise, “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Deanna Rooney. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 132
It’s spy vs. spy when Professor Jeremy Black represents the 1963 James Bond film “From Russia With Love” against the 1966 Harry Palmer film “Funeral in Berlin.” *** “From Russia With Love”: Jeremy Black. “Funeral in Berlin”: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Hell on Reels comes to a bitter end when Jack Bennett (“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary”) fulfills his jury summons as we prosecute 1997’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Jack Bennett, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 130
We literally won’t let Hell on Reels go as C.K. Kimball (“Everybody Hates Clowns”) gets us lost in the woods of 2000’s “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: C.K. Kimball. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Nov 10, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Hell on Reels doesn’t end just because October’s done! Authors Jeremy Bates and Jason Parent (“October’s End: Halloween Horror Stories”) keep the season alive as we debate the best segment in the 2007 Halloween anthology film “Trick ‘r Treat.” *** “Surprise Party”: Jeremy Bates. “Principal”: Jason Parent. “Sam”: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Hell on Reels just keeps getting weirder when Ray Auger (“New England Legends”/”Don’t Quit Your Day Job” Podcast) is tasked with prosecuting Dario Argento’s 1985 fever dream “Phenomena.” *** Prosecutor: Ray Auger. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 127
This #HellonReels features more dummies than usual when D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions/Trailer Trash’d”) throws his voice to defend the 2007 horror film “Dead Silence.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: D-Rok Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Hell on Reels keeps rolling this week as Clay Keller (“Screen Drafts” Podcast) returns from the dead to defend the 1988 slasher film “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Clay Keller. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 125
The court kicks off Hell on Reels 2022 right when Raz Cunningham (“Grizzly Drill”) gives a hoot and defends the 2012 found footage eco-horror mockumentary “The Bay.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Raz Cunningham. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Saddle up! America’s Favorite Independent Pro Wrestler 1 Called Manders rides into the courtroom this week to defend the 1973 western “High Plains Drifter.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: 1 Called Manders. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Spice up your life this week as Lydia, Naomi, Jen and Sean from the Shocked & Applaud podcast join the court to defend the 1997 musical comedy “Spice World.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Shocked & Applaud. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 122
The house always wins when Jeremy Black again sets foot in the court to pit the 1960 heist film “Ocean’s 11” against its 2001 remake “Ocean’s Eleven.” *** “Ocean’s 11 (1960)”: Jeremy Black. “Ocean’s Eleven (2001)”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 121
This week, Matt Sherman (“James Bond Fan Events”) breaks out his best Walken impression against author Andrew McNess ("The Shark is Always There: Navigating 'Jaws: The Revenge'") as the court arraigns the 1985 Bond film “A View to a Kill.” *** Prosecutor: Matt Sherman. Defense: Andrew McNess. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar.. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you thin...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 120
Yo! Snapperhead! Author/comedian Lou Perez (“That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore”) returns to the court this week to defend the 1990 Andrew Dice Clay vehicle, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Lou Perez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 119
The court goes a little batty when Galen Howard (“The Book of Boba Fett”) takes on the horrible, horrible job of defending the 1988 Nic Cage film, “Vampire’s Kiss.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Galen Howard. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 118
