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Our Reel Relationships

Hosted by Brandon and Chelsea Cruz, Our Reel Relationships is a cozy, candid, and cinematic dive into the movies that make us — and the relationships that make those movies matter. From the classics our parents loved to the cult favorites we force on our friends, each episode explores not just how films are made, but how they shape who we are

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    Ep 30 - Heart Eyes

    We didn't mean to make a Valentine's Day episode, but here we are with Heart Eyes! They discuss:Rom ComHorrorChelsea LOVES Devon SawaOur Charity for this episode is the American Heart Association and the Eyelliance! Donate here: https://www.eyelliance.org/donateSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 29 - Violent Night

    One more Christmas movie podcast for you! For Christmas Eve, we're doing Violent Night! They discuss:David HarbourJohn LeguizamoChristmas memories!Our Charity for this episode is Good360Donate here: https://good360.org/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 28 - Scrooged

    It's Christmas and there's a carol, but it's Scrooged!They discuss:So many actorsLove the metaRandom Richard Donner stuffOur Charity for this episode is the Childhood Language Center!Donate here: https://childhoodlanguagecenter.org/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Die Hard

    Brandon and Dexter talk about the Christmas classic, Die Hard!

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    Ep 27 - Die Hard

    It's Christmas... so DIE HARDThey discuss:Bruce WillisOther actorswhat?Our Charity for this episode is Gthe First Responder's Children's Foundation!Donate here: https://1strcf.org/make-a-donation/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - The Rocketeer

    Dex and Mom talk ASMR and the power of backpack powered rocket flight

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    Ep 26 - The Rocketeer

    Thanksgiving? No, let's talk about beating the hell out of those fascists with The RocketeerThey discuss:DisneyLots o' actorsShe is very cuteOur Charity for this episode is Griffith Observatory Foundation! Donate here: https://griffithobservatory.org/donateSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Ghoulies 2

    Dexter talks about his favorite creature features... does this make the list?!

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    Ep 25 - Ghoulies 2

    The 19th is World Toilet day, so lets get into Ghoulies 2!They discuss:Why not ghoulies 1Love those little guysCreatures are fun, right?!Our Charity for this episode is Water Aid!Donate here: https://wateraid.org/usSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Kelly's Heroes

    Let's steal some gold from behind enemy lines with Dexter!

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    Ep 24 - Kelly's Heroes

    Celebrating Veteran's Day, we watch a movie from 1970, it's Kelly's Heroes! They discuss:All the actorsSome of the plotWar moviesOur Charity for this episode is the Gary Sinese FoundationDonate here: https://garysinesefoundation.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Trick 'r Treat

    HALLOWEENNNNNN time with one of our favorite Halloween movies!

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    Ep 23 - Trick 'R Treat

    2007... the movie came out... 2009, the movie actually came out! TRICK 'R TREAT!They discuss:Anthology filmsHalloween HorrorOur Charity for this episode is UNICEFDonate here: https://Unicef.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 22 - Psycho

    In 1960, Psycho changed horror! Let's talk about it in 2025!They discuss:Anthony PerkinsCultural RelevanceShower scenesOur Charity for this episode is the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Halloween Funds the CureDonate here: https://www.nationalpcf.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 21 - Shaun of the Dead

    Awww, 2004 was a good year... Shaun of the Dead premiered! They discuss:MarriageShaun of the DeadRetconsSo yeah, Shaun of the DeadOur Charity for this episode is the CHOC Foundation--giving some support to kids and Halloween!Donate here: https://www.foundation.choc.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 20 - Wet Hot American Summer

    Let's let Brandon talk alot about everyone from The State and Wet Hot American Summer! They discuss:MTV's The StateLet's list all of the actors in this movieBrandon's spirit animalOur Charity for this episode is the Serious Fun!Donate here: https://www.seriousfun.org/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Snatch

    Dexter goes on a multi-tiered story adventure and we talk about unfortunate slurs of the early 2000's with Snatch

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    Ep 19 - Snatch

    It's about a diamond... and getting it back. It's about SnatchThey discuss:It was the year 2000...... before Brad Pitt fatigueOur Charity for this episode is the RSPCA! Donate here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Goodfellas

    Dex talks about his first Mafia/Mob/Gangster movie, Goodfellas

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    Ep 18 - Goodfellas

    What's the best Hawaii movie you know of? If it isn't Goodfellas, then bad news...They discuss:As far back as I can remember...I wanted to be a gangsterOur Charity for this episode: ShatterproofDonate here: Shatterproof.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Back to School

    Dexter and Chelsea have ended their summer to go Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield!

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    Ep 17 - Back to School

    Summer is over so you know what time it is? Going Back to School! They discuss:How wholesome this movie iswhat a good dad Rodney is! Our Charity for this episode: ScholarshipAmerica.org - help our kids stay in school!Donate here: ScholarshipAmerica.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Memento

    Does Dexter remember Sammy Jankis? Let's test his short term memory as we cover Christopher Nolan's Memento!

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    Ep 16 - Memento

    Oh, hello our first Christopher Nolan movie! Let's remember Memento!They discuss:Let's go forwardand backwardOur Charity for this episode: HILGOS - supporting artistic creation with people who have memory problems and Alzheimer'sDonate here: Hilgos.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Cabin in the Woods

    Dexter wanted us to cover this since the beginning. It is also a really good conversation with him! We should watch more things he likes, lolololollolol

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    Ep 15 - Cabin in the Woods

    We finally get to a movie Dexter wanted to watch--it's Cabin in the Woods! They discuss:So much debaucherySo much scienceSo many monsters!WowOur Charity for this episode: Union of Concerned ScientistsDonate here: UCS.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Secret of NIMH

    Oh, hello, Dexter! Tell your mom about how much you liked Secret of NIMH!!?!??!!

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    Ep 14 - The Secret of NIMH

    It's Chelsea's birthday movie week! So we present to you a very special showing of The Secret of NIMH! They discuss:RatsMiceThe Book vs. MovieScience?Our Charity for this episode: Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineDonate here: pcrm.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG 13 - Galaxy Quest

    Brandon has Dexter lead the conversation about Galaxy Quest!

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    Ep 13 - Galaxy Quest

    Brandon went to Comic Con last week, so it makes sense that we cover the 1999 classic, Galaxy QuestThey discuss:FandomGolden GlobesOur Charity for this episode: Christopher and Dana Reeve Charity Donate here: Christopherreeve.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Goon

    Chelsea and Dexter talk about the ultra violence of a little hockey!

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    Ep 12 - Goon

    Episode 12! This week marks officially that we've covered more sports movies than horror; we're covering Goon!They discuss:HockeyFightingOur Charity for this episode: Hockey Fights Cancer. Donate here:https://www.v.org/campaigns/hockey-fights-cancer/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 11 - Minority Report

    Episode 11! Sure, 4th of July is over, but the random traditions never stop as we cover Minority Report!They discuss:EyesRunningCan you see?Our Charity for this episode: Center for Humane TechnologySocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Minority Report

    Minor report, more like it, amirite?! Dexter and Brandon talk about precognition!

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    PG13- Arthur

    Dexter and Brandon talk about being kids but as an adult who acts like a kid

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    Ep 10 - Arthur

    Episode 10! We're talking podcast milestones here with a birthday special for Chelsea's Mom! It's time for Arthur! They discuss:Dudley MooreHobsonother thingsHobsonOur Charity for this episode: AARPSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Dexter joins Chelsea to talk about a movie she loves but he doesn't at all!

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    Ep 9 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Here is our diary about vampires, but about us slaying, queensThey discuss:All the actorsI don't know, mid-90's things?Our Charity for this episode: Porphyria.orgPlease consider donating here: Porphyria.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - Field of Dreams

    Dexter talks to us about baseball, cornfields, and bad uncles

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    Ep 8 - Field of Dreams

    We're getting Father's Day out of the way early with Field of DreamsThey discuss:FatherhoodBaseball Our Charity for this episode: National Fatherhood InitiativePlease consider donating here: https://fatherhood.org/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - Nobody

    Dexter watches Nobody and gets interviewed by the great Chelsea!

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    Ep 7 - Nobody

    It’s our first episode covering one of our relationships outside of ourselves! It’s the 2021 movie, Nobody! They discuss:Antihero aspectsIt’s basically John Wick meets History of ViolenceOur Charity for this episode: Dream Factory - Largest wish granting organization in the USPlease consider donating here: https://www.dreamfactoryinc.org/SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - First Blood

    Dexter experiences his first Rambo movie!

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    Ep 6 - First Blood (Rambo)

    It's a Rambo movie but his name isn't even in the title! Let's talk about this 1982 classicThey discuss:Victim, villain, or bothGlamorizing violencePTSDAs the movie this week is in honor of our veterans that lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces, our charity for this week's episode is the Wounded Warrior Family Support.SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    Ep 5 - Falling Down

    We haven't seen this in at least 20 years, so how does this Joel Schumacher movie hold up since 1993? They discuss:Victim, villain, or bothGlamorizing violenceMental health awarenessOur charity for this week's episode is Mental Health America, which was instrumental in establishing May as Mental Health Awareness month! We're donating 50 dollars, and if you do before the end of the month, they'll match your donation! SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - Aliens

    It's a wonderful mothers day, so of course Chelsea and Dex get to chat about Aliens!

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    Ep 4 - Aliens

    Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures out there! We're covering the Aliens Special Edition! They discuss:AliensAll the marinesWhy is this a mothers day movie?Our charity for this week's episode is HelpusAdopt.org, and we're donating 57 dollars!SocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - The Three Amigos

    One... Two... Three Amigos! That's how many Amigos we counted with Dexter discussing the movie! Join us, and our kid, as we explore the movie!

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    Ep 3 - Three Amigos

    It's our third episode, so it makes perfect sense to cover the 1986 comedy classic, The Three Amigos! They discuss:ComedyThose wacky AmigosDex PG13 previewOur charity for this week's episode is the Immigrant Legal Defense. Please support them at ILD.orgSocialHit us up on social media!Instagram: @OurReelRelationshipsBluesky: OurReelRelations.bsky.socialYoutube: ApatheticEnthusiasm

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    PG13 Bonus Episode - Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

    The non-hillbilly spawn of Chelsea and Brandon tells his thoughts on Tucker and Dale vs. Evil!

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Hosted by Brandon and Chelsea Cruz, Our Reel Relationships is a cozy, candid, and cinematic dive into the movies that make us — and the relationships that make those movies matter. From the classics our parents loved to the cult favorites we force on our friends, each episode explores not just how films are made, but how they shape who we are

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