As is tradition on the Reel Issues Podcast, in the episode prior to the Academy Awards, we go head-to-head, put our money where our mouths are, and give out our bets for the Oscars. 

This year, there's been quite a bit of movement on a few of the major categories, giving the bettors real opportunities to make some big bucks. Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Picture have all had major odds shifts in the past few weeks, and we intend to capitalize on it.

This year, Ryan and Mikey get $100 each to make the most money this Sunday, March 15th. Next episode, we will recap who came out on top.

Head to your local sportsbook, open your betting app of choice, (responsibly) take our advice, and win big (probably not).

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This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss the Best Picture Nominee Hamnet and how it highlights the beauty of a shared experience. Whether a heartbreaking drama like Hamnet or a slapstick, spoof comedy like Naked Gun, being in a crowded theater will always elevate the experience (assuming everyone is well-behaved).

Then, we get into the stellar final two episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It will be another year before we get to spend more time with Dunk and Egg, but this show has certainly revitalized both our and social media's obsessions with Westeros, just in time for season 3 of House of the Dragon this June.

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This week, Ryan and Mikey talk about just how incredible A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been, especially over the last two episodes.

Then, for the main topic, we talk through every other major movie coming this year before listing the films we are personally anticipating the most. Then, we cap off the episode by giving our predictions for the year. Which films will make the most, which will bomb, and how will this year's box office compare to the last few?

Thanks for listening, and let us know which film you're looking forward to most!

Welcome to the first annual Reel Issues Film Awards!

This week, in honor of the Oscar nominations, we award our favorite performances, directors, and films of 2025.

But first, we catch up on everything we've been watching, from Avatar: Fire and Ash to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Also, we hear the sorrowful tale of Ryan's ramshackle apartment bedroom and how well his window held up during this cold snap (spoiler alert: not so great).

Let us know what your favorite performances and films were in 2025.

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Happy 2026, and welcome back to the Reel Issues Podcast!

There's a short catch-up on everything that's been going on with us over the last few weeks, specifically the handful of movies we both were able to watch during the holiday break.

Then, we dive into our in-depth review of Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Spoiler alert: we both loved it!

Let us know how you all felt about Marty Supreme!

Welcome back, and thanks for listening!

This week, we talk about Micah Parsons' injury and awful Bears fans before catching up on what we've been watching, including Hamnet, Train Dreams, Trading Places, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and more.

Then, I reveal to Ryan Disney's plan to release a new teaser ahead of for Avengers: Doomsday attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash every week for the first four weeks of the film's theatrical run.

We decide not to get into the Netflix / Warner Bros. deal because it made us too sad.

Thanks for listening, and go to the movies!

This week, we discuss everything they've watched in the last two weeks, from Wake Up Dead Man, The Terminal, and KPOP Demon Hunters to all the Wisconsin sports talk we usually cover.

Then, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's recent remarks on Paul Dano and the Paul Thomas Anderson film There Will Be Blood before Ryan gives a brief recap of a recent blind date.

Thanks for listening, and be sure to follow us at our social handles below!

Mikey's Film Review

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This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss what they've been watching over the last two weeks (outside of Packer and Badger football games), including Pluribus, Alien: Earth, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Hail, Caesar!, and more...

Then, the guys dive into their review of the newest entry in the Predator (and Alien) franchise: Predator: Badlands.

To wrap up the episode, Ryan and Mikey draft franchises that need a new video game adaptation. 

Let us know what you thought of Predator: Badlands and what other franchises could benefit from a video game adaptation.

Thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and Mikey break down everything they've seen in the last two weeks, including Alien: Earth, Springsteen: Deliver Me To Nowhere, Good Fortune, Bugonia, Predator: Killer of Killers, and The Long Walk.

In honor of Jared Leto's role in Tron: Ares, the guys discuss the least bankable stars working in Hollywood today.

Let us know who we missed, and thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and Mikey get into the horrendous state of the Wisconsin Badgers Football program and the Milwaukee Brewers' devastating exit from the MLB postseason (Wisconsin sports talk ends 26:26)

Then, the guys get into what they've been watching, including the Coen Brothers' first film Blood Simple, Gen V Season 2, and Tron: Ares

Thank you all for listening, and let us know what you want to hear in a future episode!