Reel Issues

This week, Ryan and Mikey react to the monumental second episode of season 2 of The Last of Us and briefly touch on the hit Ryan Coogler film Sinners, as well as Alex Garland's gritty new war film Warfare.

Then, in honor of the NFL draft, Ryan and Mikey draft their favorite "late-round steal" movie performances. What actor, billed fourth or later in the credits, rises to the top and steals the show? Listen to hear our picks, and le...

In honor of NFL free agency activity, Ryan and Mikey propose potential trades that could improve past movies.

Would this director from movie A be a fair trade for these two actors from movie B? The boys discuss, proposing multiple trades that include Christopher Nolan, Gladiator 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania, and many more.

Let us know what trades you think could have improved some recent Hollywood hits or misses.

Thanks fo...

This week, Ryan and Mikey break down the updates to the DC Studios Film and Television slate and the recent news that Kathleen Kennedy is believed to be stepping down as president of LucasFilm at the end of 2025.

Then, the boys break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 Academy Awards. What nominees are locks to win, but more importantly, what nominees have the best odds to upset the favorites? Where should you (respon...

This week, in a truncated edition of the Reel Issues Podcast, Ryan and Mikey discuss one of the most boring Super Bowls in recent memory, including how few of the commercials are actually funny anymore.

Then, they get into what they have been watching and how Ryan can't bring himself to watch Invincible.

Come back next episode for the third edition of Betting the Oscars, where Ryan and Mikey will place bets on what films and stars ...

This week, Ryan and Mikey follow up last week's episode discussing their favorite projects from 2024 by looking ahead to their most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2025.

So many big shows are making their return, big-name directors are returning to theaters, the MCU hopes to make a comeback with three movies, including a new film with Marvel's first family: The Fantastic Four, and James Gunn's DC universe makes its film debut wi...

This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss everything they have been watching in the past few weeks, including what holiday classics they threw on during the Christmas season.

Then, the guys review the latest film from director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu. This chilling remake of the classic vampire film has made waves as one of the best horror movies of 2024, but what do our hosts think of it?

Finally, in a look back on the popular media of t...

This week, Ryan and Mikey catch up on all the Badger news from the NCAA transfer portal and preemptively celebrate the Bucks NBA Cup Title win. 

Believe it or not, the guys once again gush over the current season of Apple TV's Shrinking and everything else they've been watching before getting into the main meat of the episode: the most divisive movies in history.

Are these movies good? Are they bad? We're not sure. But what we do k...

This week, Ryan and Mikey go very in-depth on their favorite holidays and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

Then, they spend 20 minutes praising the incredible Apple TV+ series Shrinking. You'll laugh, you'll cry, if you haven't watched it, you better do it soon.

The main topic comes later this episode, and the guys discuss the most iconic living/working actors.

Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and Mikey catch up on everything they've been watching, including Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Penguin, and the horror classic John Carpenter's The Thing.

Then, they get into the main topic of the episode, writing a horror movie. The guys pick a director, an actor to play the protagonist, and an actor to play the villain.

Who do you think would work well in horror that has yet to star in a horror film?

This week, Ryan and Mikey talk Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and possibly the worst movie Mikey has seen in theaters, Megalopolis: A Fable. 

Then, they get to the main meat of the podcast. What are the best movie series to marathon this Fall? Well, listen and find out. The second you feel a chill in the air, throw some chili on the stove, put on a sweater, and settle in for a marathon.

Let us know what series we missed, and...

This week, Ryan and Mikey talk all things Badger football, the Green Bay Packers, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Penguin, and of course, Tron: Legacy.

Then, in the main topic of this episode, the guys give their predictions for the Fall box office. Which movies will hit big, which will flop, and which are they just not sure about.

Let us know what we missed and reach out if you have any episode ideas.

Thanks for lis...

This week, Ryan and Mikey talk The Boys, reminisce about the original airing of Game of Thrones season 8, Robert Downey Jr. rejoining the MCU as Doctor Doom, and the seven planned A Song of Ice and Fire spin-offs.

Then, the guys dive into their review of the season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, and more specifically how it was a bit of a disappointment.

Finally, the guys talk about the first MCU movie in years that really lived ...