The Reel Debaters

This week, the cast argues which movies should now be musicals, with You Can See Everything, Streetfighter, Tony, Carrie, and Crystal Lake for reviews, and Jimmy and Micheal host Terrorpeg 2026 at The Park Theatre.

Audience picks courtesy of Kate Ess.

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Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Emily Clark, Martin Navarro

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Michael Petrow

Where Every Frame Is A Point Of Contention

www.thereeldebaters.ca

IMPORTANT:

Selling pirated copies of this will result in punishment by crushing.

A statement made to save one’s own ass; Though it’ll go without saying ten minutes or so into these proceedings, The Reel Debaters would like to state that this podcast is, from start to finish, a work of comedic fantasy, not to be taken seriously.

All characters and celebrity voices are impersonated… poorly

This week, the cast argues over whether to reboot the series and which direction they should go. When you're done, listen to the TerrorPeg 2026 companion episode with Coby Friesen in the end credits.

Festival is tomorrow night at The Park Theatre; get your tickets here, kids.

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernandes, Martin Navarro

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

Where Every Frame Is A Point Of Contention

www.thereeldebaters.ca

IMPORTANT:

Selling pirated copies of this will result in punishment by crushing.

1) a renunciation of any claim to or connection with; 2) disavowal; 3) a statement made to save one’s own ass; 4) aforesaid word for not being blamed later. Though it’ll go without saying ten minutes or so into these proceedings, The Reel Debaters would like to state that this is, from start to finish a work of comedic fantasy, not to be taken seriously.

All characters and events in this show – even based on real people – are entirely fictional. All celebrity voices are impersonated… poorly

This week, the cast speculates on the Best Competition Reality TV, with reviews of MLB playoffs, Primetime, The Night, and Into The Fire: The Lost Daughter

Best Competition Reality

Listen to the 2026 Terrorpeg Companion for this year's festival. Tickets on sale now.

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Emily Clark, Charles Fernandes

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

Where Every Frame Is A Point Of Contention

www.thereeldebaters.ca

IMPORTANT:

Selling pirated copies of this will result in punishment by crushing.

1) a renunciation of any claim to or connection with; 2) disavowal; 3) a statement made to save one’s own ass; 4) aforesaid word for not being blamed later. Though it goes without saying, ten minutes or so into these proceedings, The Reel Debaters would like to state that this podcast is, from start to finish, a work of comedic fantasy and not to be taken seriously.

All characters and events in this show, even those based on real people, are entirely fictional. All celebrity voices are impersonated… poorly

This week Micheal talks with Terrorpeg festival organizer and filmmaker Coby Friesen about what we can expect at the festival on October 27th at the Park Theatre, the horror genre with emerging filmmakers in Manitoba, and whether you can do a horror film fest with movies that have no blood. Challenge accepted.

Tickets on sale now.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terrorpeg-2026-tickets-2001408093484

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Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Guests: Coby Friesen

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

Where Every Frame Is A Point Of Contention

www.thereeldebaters.ca

This week, Emily and Micheal talk to John de Lancie and composer Nick DiBerardino about 60 years of Star Trek, how the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra blends into the storytelling, and what Q thinks of the world today.

Thank you to the WSO, Jensen Maxwell, and John and Nick for taking the time to bring us behind the scenes.

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Humanity is on trial. And Q is the judge.

Celebrate six decades of Star Trek with John de Lancie, who resurrects his iconic character Q and puts humanity to the test through the music, stories, and ideas that have shaped the Star Trek universe.

From the first steps into space to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, 60 Years of Star Trek provides the case, bringing familiar themes from across the franchise together with brand-new orchestral works by composer Nick DiBerardino. Inspired by iconic characters, episodes, and big ideas, the music becomes the evidence Q will use to judge us.

With Q leading the way, expect stories, humour, surprises and spectacular orchestral music as six decades of exploration and adventure unfold on stage.

Whether you are a lifelong Trekkie or simply love great stories and big cinematic sound, 60 Years of Star Trek & Beyond offers a new way to experience Star Trek.

Will humanity pass Q’s test? Come hear the case and decide for yourself.

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Emily Clark

Guests: John De Lancie, Nick Diberadino

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

Where Every Frame Is A Point Of Contention

www.thereeldebaters.ca

This week Micheal talks with June Laporte from American Hostage about their role as reporter Ginny Hughes, on set with their ensemble cast, working with John Hamm, their ugly babies of musical theatre, and what they and Ginny had in common long before they discovered the character.

American Hostage is an MGM production and airs Sundays on Crave. Catch the first 3 episodes streaming now.

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Guests: June Laporte

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

The Reel Debaters podcast combines "comedic" debates and industry interviews from the doorstep of Manitoba's Film Industry

Where Canada makes movies

www.thereeldebaters.ca

This week, the cast broods over the best movies and TV they consumed while on summer break; they introduce the new format of the show moving forward and bring Martin back for a long-awaited return after he was in video game design school.

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Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Emily Clark, Charles Fernandes, Martin Navarro

Recorded at: Panda Bear Studios

Audio Engineering & Editing by Micheal Petrow

The Reel Debaters podcast combines "comedic" debates and industry interviews from the doorstep of Manitoba's Film Industry

Where Canada makes movies

www.thereeldebaters.ca

The Oscars are supposed to be the final word on the best film of the year. But every movie fan has at least one moment where the envelope opens, and the reaction is: wait… what?

This week on The Reel Debaters, we step into the cinematic multiverse and debate the Oscars that almost were. If a single vote, campaign, or moment of momentum had shifted, the Academy’s history might look very different.

And what else would Oscar week be like with a conversation about good old Timothy Chalamet stepping on his own campaign with not-so-kind words about the ballet and opera, which gets a little attention as well.

Next Reel Debaters Trivia+ Night

Disney+ Trivia Night

April 3rd

730 pm

The Rec Room

Address: 696 Sterling Lyon Pkwy Lot 5, Winnipeg, MB R3P 1E9

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5 rounds of Themed Trivia

A Colouring Contest

A Cosplay Challenge

Prizes for all 3.

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Produced by: Jimmy Skinner, Emily Clark Charles Fernandes

Recorded and Mixed at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios

Episode Description: Regaming the Oscars of the past to see if they went differently

The Reel Debaters Podcast combines movie debates, reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives from across Canada and beyond — all from the heart of Winnipeg’s growing film community.

Proudly made in Manitoba, where Canada makes movies

Connect with The Reel Debaters Podcast

www.thereeldebaters.ca

Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts

Awards season is hitting its chaotic final lap, and the Reel Debaters are stepping into the prediction arena. In Episode 315, the panel breaks down their 2026 Oscar predictions, the unexpected moments and controversy from the BAFTAs, and the massive studio shake-up involving Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros.

Topics include:

1. The Best Picture showdown between One Battle After Another and Sinners
2. Why Paul Thomas Anderson may finally take Best Director
3. The rise of Michael B. Jordan as a Best Actor favorite for Sinners
4. Why Jessie Buckley’s performance in Hamnet is dominating the Best Actress race
5. Supporting category sleepers and potential Oscar night surprises

Plus the usual Reel Debaters arguments, jokes, and film nerd chaos.

Emily’s Link reference during the BAFTA Conversation:

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Next Reel Debaters Trivia+ Night

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia St Patricks Day Trivia+

March 17th

The Handsome Daughter

Address: 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B3

St.Paddy's Day THEME!

Tickets on sale NOW!

Limited Seats and Rush Seating

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Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School Movie Triva+ Fundraiser

March 14th

Rossdale Hall

Address: 537 Donald Rd, Lockport, MB R1A 3K4

On sale now

Email Crystal Johnson at [email protected]

Disney+ Trivia Night

April 3rd

730 pm

The Rec Room

Address: 696 Sterling Lyon Pkwy Lot 5, Winnipeg, MB R3P 1E9

On Sale Now!

Eventbrite | thereeldebaters.ca | Link in bio

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Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Produced by: Emily Clark Jimmy Skinner Charles Fernandes

Recorded and Mixed at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios

Episode Description:

The Reel Debaters Podcast combines movie debates, reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives from across Canada and beyond — all from the heart of Winnipeg’s growing film community.

Proudly made in Manitoba, where Canada makes movies

Connect with The Reel Debaters Podcast

www.thereeldebaters.ca

Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts

In this episode, we open the alternate-universe vault and peek inside the casting decisions, last-minute rewrites, and near-misses that reshaped Hollywood history. Some were accidents. Some were gambles. All of them changed everything.

We also touch on:

Which sports are in movies the most?

Baseball Training Camp

Heated Rivalry

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Wonderman

The Olympics

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Next Reel Debaters Trivia+ Night

4-5 rounds of Themed Trivia

A Colouring Contest

A Cosplay Challenge

Prizes for all 3.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

March 17th

The Handsome Daughter

Address: 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B3

St.Paddy's Day THEME!

Tickets on sale here!

Limited Seats and Rush Seating

Eventbrite | thereeldebaters.ca | Link in bio

Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School Movie Triva+ Fundraiser

March 14th

Rossdale Hall

Address: 537 Donald Rd, Lockport, MB R1A 3K4

On sale now

Email Crystal Johnson at [email protected]

Credits

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Produced by: Jimmy Skinner Charles Fernandes

Recorded and Mixed at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios

Episode Description: Best Hollywood What-If Moments

The Reel Debaters Podcast combines movie debates, reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives from across Canada and beyond — all from the heart of Winnipeg’s growing film community.

Proudly made in Manitoba, where Canada makes movies

Connect with The Reel Debaters Podcast

www.thereeldebaters.ca

Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts