Reel Picks Podcast

We’re back! After a long summer break the Reel Picks crew is finally back behind the mics—and what better way to return than with a draft full of pure nostalgia?This week, we’re throwing it back to the decade of blockbusters, VHS tapes, and unforgettable soundtracks—the 1990’s! In this episode, the crew drafts their ultimate lineups of 90’s classics across ten fun categories. From action-packed thrillers to family favorites, cult comedies to iconic dramas, the 90’s gave us some of the most rewatchable and quotable films of all time.Who will walk away with the most stacked 90’s movie roster? Will your favorites make the draft board, or get left in the 90’s? Join us for the nostalgia and the laughs—then cast your vote on whose team reigns supreme!90’s Draft ResultsChristianAction Blockbuster – The MatrixComedy – The Truman ShowAnimated/Family – HerculesCrime/Cop Movies – The Shawshank RedemptionHorror/Thriller – Silence of the LambsSci-Fi/Fantasy – Jurassic ParkDrama – Saving Private RyanSports Movie – The SandlotCult Classic/Underrated Gem – Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWild Card – Talented Mr RipleyStevenAction Blockbuster – Mission: ImpossibleComedy – Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryAnimated/Family – South Park: Bigger, Longer & UncutCrime/Cop Movies – Pulp FictionHorror/Thriller – The Sixth SenseSci-Fi/Fantasy – The MummyDrama – Apollo 13Sports Movie – BASEketballCult Classic/Underrated Gem – Wayne’s WorldWild Card – Army of DarknesssAaronAction Blockbuster – Terminator 2: Judgment DayComedy – The WaterboyAnimated/Family – JumanjiCrime/Cop Movies – The Boondock SaintsHorror/Thriller – From Dusk Till DawnSci-Fi/Fantasy – Men in BlackDrama – Forrest GumpSports Movie – Cool RunningsCult Classic/Underrated Gem – Hocus PocusWild Card – HookPhilipAction Blockbuster – Face/OffComedy – FridayAnimated/Family – Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-OffCrime/Cop Movies – Se7enHorror/Thriller – Sleepy HollowSci-Fi/Fantasy – Independence DayDrama – A Few Good MenSports Movie – Varsity BluesCult Classic/Underrated Gem – Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveWild Card – Enemy of the State

🎬 Episode 11 – Comedy Movie Draft | Reel Picks PodcastGet ready for a laugh-packed face-off! In Episode 11 of Reel Picks Podcast, Christian, Aaron, Steven, Philip, and Gehrig go head-to-head in the ultimate Comedy Movie Draft. From legendary slapstick to modern-day gut-busters, each host picks their dream comedy lineup across 10 hilarious categories.Expect hot takes, bold picks, and plenty of laughs as they battle it out for comedy supremacy. Which team nailed it? Which comedy classics got snubbed? 🎧 Tune in, draft along, and let us know who YOU think built the funniest team!
👇 Drop your votes in the comments or hit us up on socials, Spotify and Apple Podcast!🎙 Listen now – it's draft day, comedy edition!Draft ResultsChristianGhostBustersStep BrothersTropic ThunderForgetting Sarah MarshallRush HourFantastic Mr. FoxPinapple ExpressOld SchoolThe Parent TrapHot RodGehrigThe GooniesThe DictatorScary MovieMr. and Mrs. Smith21 Jump StreetSausage PartyJay and Silent Bob Strike Back The IntershipSecondhand LionsGrown UpsStevenMonty Python and the Holy GrailGrandma’s BoyKung Pow: Enter the FistScott Pilgrim Vs the WorldKingsmanThe Emperor’s New GroovePrivate EyesAnchormanNacho LibreUHFPhilipPink PantherAmerican PieNot Another Teen MovieAnyone But YouThe LosersPrincess and The FrogWedding CrashersOffice SpaceMrs. DoubtfireThe RingerAaronThe Golden ChildDeadpoolMars Attacks!There’s Something about MaryThe Other GuysAladdinTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyWaiting…Dr. Doolittle 10. Ace Ventura When Nature Calls

Episode 10 – Our Top 10 Movies of All Time! 🎥(First Video Episode!) 🎬Reel Picks Podcast is back, and this time, you can watch the action unfold! In our first-ever video episode, each host reveals their Top 10 Movies of All Time, leading to passionate debates, surprising picks, and a whole lot of fun.From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, which films made the cut? Will there be unanimous favorites, or will some picks spark controversy? Tune in to find out!

Strap in, true believers! In this episode of Reel Picks Podcast, we’re taking on two Marvel Movie Drafts—first, we draft our Top 5 Best Marvel Movies, and then we flip the script and draft our Worst 5 Marvel Movies!With every Marvel film on the table—MCU, Spider-Verse, X-Men, pre-MCU classics, and everything in between—no movie is safe from praise… or ridicule. Will your favorites make the cut? Will someone pick Morbius in the first round? Tune in for heated debates, surprise picks, and plenty of fun as we build the ultimate Marvel lists!And don’t forget—you, the listeners, decide the winners! Cast your vote on our Spotify Poll after the episode and tell us who nailed it and who fumbled their list.ResultsDraft Results: PhilipBest 5: Spider-Man The Punisher Avengers: Infinity War Deadpool & Wolverine Doctor StrangeWorst 5: Madam Web Hulk The Incredible Hulk Black Widow Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferSteven Best 5: Logan Spider-Man 2 X-Men Ghost Rider Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Worst 5: Morbius Thor: Love and Thunder Captain Marvel X-Men Origins: Wolverine X-Men: The Last Stand Christian Best 5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Iron Man Captain America: The Winter Soldier Spider-Man: No Way Home Black PantherWorst 5: The New Mutants Fantastic Four (2015) Thor: The Dark World Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Dark PhoenixAaronBest 5: Avengers: Engame Blade Thor: Ragnarok Guardians of the Galaxy X-Men: Days of Future PastWorst 5: Kraven The Marvels Eternals Venom: Let There Be Carnage Venom: The Last Dance

Episode 8: The Rom-Com Heist Draft – Love, Laughter, and Larceny! Love is in the air, but so is the thrill of the perfect heist! In this special Valentine's episode of Reel Picks Podcast, Christian and the crew pull off a daring cinematic caper—drafting the ultimate Rom-Com Heist Movie! Each participant must assemble a team of characters from romantic comedies to pull off the perfect heist. Who will draft the best mastermind? The muscle? The charming distraction? The hacker? The getaway driver? And, of course, every great heist needs an unexpected twist! Get ready for a hilarious mix of love and larceny as we turn some of your favorite rom-com characters into the ultimate criminal crew. Stick around for the recap, vote for the best lineup, and let us know who you'd trust to steal your heart (and maybe your valuables). 💘💰 Who says romance and crime don’t mix? Tune in now! Draft Results: Gehrig’s Rom-Com Heist Team Mastermind: Gerard Butler Hacker: Keanu Reeves Distraction: Margot Robbie Muscle: Channing Tatum Getaway Driver: Paul Walker Detective: Melissa McCarthy Philip’s Rom-Com Heist Team Mastermind: Will Smith Hacker: Olivia Munn Distraction: Johnny Depp Muscle: Tom Hardy Getaway Driver: Ansel Elgort Detective: Kevin James Aaron’s Rom-Com Heist Team Mastermind: George Clooney Hacker: Emma Stone Distraction: Ryan Reynolds Muscle: Chris Hemsworth Getaway Driver: Nicolas Cage Detective: Tom Hanks Christian’s Rom-Com Heist Team Mastermind: Matthew McConaughey Hacker: Paul Rudd Distraction: Jack Black Muscle: Zac Efron Getaway Driver: Ryan Gosling Detective: Sandra Bullock Steven’s Rom-Com Heist Team Mastermind: Sigourney Weaver Hacker: Jim Carrey Distraction: Betty White Muscle: Micheal B. Jordan Getaway Driver: Scarlett Johansson Detective: Robin Williams

This week, we're going back to the year 2000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of some of the most iconic movies ever made. From epic battles in Gladiator to survival drama in Cast Away, and even the chilling charm of American Psycho, this draft is packed with cinematic greatness. Join Philip, Christian, Aaron, Steven, and Gehrig as they compete in a 5-round draft to build the ultimate 2000s movie lineup. With 25 picks total, they'll cover everything from cult classics to award-winning hits. Who will assemble the most legendary team? But that's not all! We also play an exciting filmography game to test our movie knowledge and keep the laughs coming. Stick around until the end of the episode as we preview our February episode, featuring a hilarious twist on romantic comedies. Tune in, relive the magic of these unforgettable films, and cast your vote to decide which lineup stands the test of time! Don’t miss this trip down memory lane—it’s going to be reel. 🎥 Listen now and vote for your favorite draft! Draft Results Philip’s Team: Gladiator  O Bother. Where Art Thou? Men of Honor Nutty Professor II: The Klumps The Replacements Christian’s Team: Shanghai Noon The Patriot Memento Cast Away Requiem for a Dream Aaron’s Team: Pitch Black Erin Brockovich The Perfect Storm Gone in Sixty Seconds The Skulls Steven’s Team Pokemon the Movie 2000 X-Men Mission Impossible II American Psycho Scary Movie Gehrig’s Team: The Emperor’s New Groove Little Nicky Unbreakable Hellraiser: Inferno Titan A.E.

Join Christian, Philip, and Aaron with special guests Ian and Andrew as they reflect on the biggest movies of 2024, including blockbusters like Dune: Part Two, Twisters and Wicked. They’ll also look ahead to 2025, sharing their most anticipated titles like Mickey 17, Superman, and 28 Years Later. It’s a celebration of the cinematic highlights of the past year and a thrilling preview of what’s to come. Don’t miss this lively discussion packed with passionate picks, fun debates, and plenty of laughs!

Get ready for the ultimate holiday trivia battle on this week’s Reel Picks Podcast! Aaron & Gehrig face off against Philip & Steven in a Christmas Trivia Showdown that’s packed with festive fun and fierce competition. Here's how it all breaks down: The Categories: 🎥 Movie Quotes Easy Round (10 Quotes): Each correct movie earns 1 point, with a bonus point for naming the character who says the quote. Hard Round (10 Quotes): Each correct movie earns 2 points, with an additional 2 points for naming the character. 🗓️Bonus Round: Fill in the Blank Movie Quotes Teams must complete The Grinch’s famous daily schedule. Each correct answer is worth 5 points—perfect opportunity to catch up or jump out to a huge lead! 🎄 Release Dates Closest guess scores 1 point. Exact guesses earn 2 points. If there’s a tie, both teams get the points! 🎅 Wild Card: Fun Fact Trivia Each correct answer is worth a whopping 5 points. Who will sleigh the competition and claim holiday movie glory? Tune in to find out, and don’t forget to share your scores with us on social media. Let the games begin! 🎄✨

Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday lineup! 🎁 In this festive episode, we reveal the 🎬 Top 25 Christmas Movies based on a scoring system combining each of our personal Top 25 lists. From heartfelt classics ❤️ to laugh-out-loud comedies 😂, we debate which films earned their spot on the nice list ✅ and relive iconic holiday moments that keep us coming back year after year. 🎶 Whether you're decking the halls 🎄 or sipping cocoa ☕, this episode is sure to fill your season with cheer. 🌟 Tune in to see how your favorites ranked and let us know if we got it right! 🎅✨ Reel Picks Top 25 Christmas Movies 25.A Bad Moms Christmas 2017 24.Jack Frost 1998 23.Four Christmases 2008 22. The Holdovers 2023 21.Eight Crazy Nights 2002 20.The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 19.Frosty the Snowman 1969 18.Elf 2003 17.Edward Scissorhands 1990 16.Gremlins 1984 15.Batman Returns 1992 14.A Christmas Carol 2009 13.How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 1966 12.Jingle All the Way 1996 11.A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965 10.The Polar Express 2004 9.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964 8.A Christmas Story 1983  7.Klaus 2019 6.The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 5.Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 4.National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1989 3.Home Alone 1990 2.How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2000 1.The Santa Clause 1994

Get ready for a heartwarming and fun-filled episode of Reel Picks Podcast! This week, Christian and the crew dive into the ultimate Family Movies Draft, where they select the most beloved and timeless films for all ages. From animated classics to live-action adventures, which picks will make the cut? Tune in to find out who builds the most magical lineup of family favorites! Don't forget to vote for your favorite draft team after the episode. Draft Results: Aaron Classic Family Movies: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Animated Classics: The Jungle Book 1967 Adventure Films for All Ages: The NeverEnding Story Feel-Good Comediesl: Home Alone Coming-of-Age Films: Secondhand Lions Fantasy: Jumanji Animal-Themed: The Lion King 1994 Holiday Favorites: The Nightmare Before Christmas Inspirational Stories: Cool Runnings Modern Family Hits: Sonic The Hedgehog Gehrig Classic Family Movies: The Parent Trap 1998 Animated Classics: Oliver & Company Adventure Films for All Ages: Spy kids Feel-Good Comediesl: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Coming-of-Age Films: Dead Poets Society Fantasy: Bridge To Terabithia Animal-Themed: Dr. Dolittle Holiday Favorites: The Polar Express Inspirational Stories: Flowers for Algernon Modern Family Hits: Despicable Me Sutt Classic Family Movies: The Goonies Animated Classics: Hercules 1997 Adventure Films for All Ages: Pirates Of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Peal Feel-Good Comediesl: Mrs. Doubtfire Coming-of-Age Films: The Sandlot Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Animal-Themed: George of the Jungle Holiday Favorites: The Santa Clause Inspirational Stories: Remember the Titans Modern Family Hits: The Greatest Showman Philip Classic Family Movies: Lost in Space Animated Classics: Tarzan Adventure Films for All Ages: National Treasure Feel-Good Comediesl: Good Burger Coming-of-Age Films: The Pagemaster Fantasy: Eragon Animal-Themed: The Aristocats Holiday Favorites: Klaus Inspirational Stories: Rocky IV Modern Family Hits: The Princess and the Frog Steven Classic Family Movies: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Animated Classics: Shrek Adventure Films for All Ages: Raiders of the Lost Ark Feel-Good Comediesl: Nacho Libre Coming-of-Age Films: How to Train Your Dragon Fantasy: Spirited Away Animal-Themed: Bee Movie Holiday Favorites: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Inspirational Stories: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Modern Family Hits: Rango

In this special episode of the Reel Picks Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of prequels and sequels in honor of two highly anticipated releases—Wicked and Gladiator 2—hitting theaters this month! 🍿Draft Results:​Aaron's Movies​Terminator 2: Judgment Day​Annabelle: Creation​Aliens​X-Men: First Class​The Rescuers Down Under​The Karate Kid Part II​Predator 2​National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation​Dawn of the Planet of the Apes​Underworld: Rise of the Lycans​Christian's Movies​The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers​The Dark Knight​Dune: Part Two​The Empire Strikes Back​Rush Hour 2​Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest​Toy Story 2​Top Gun: Maverick​Wonka​The Scorpion King​Gehrig's Movies​Oz the Great and Powerful​Back to the Future Part II​The King's Man​2 Fast 2 Furious​Now You See Me 2​Incredibles 2​The Equalizer 2​Kick-Ass 2​Son of the Mask​Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser​Philip's Movies​Fantastic Beast: The Crimes of Grindelwald​Spider-Man 2​The Matrix Reloaded​Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom​The Chronicles of Riddick​Once Upon a Time in Mexico​Bad Boys II​Beverly Hills Cop II​Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls​Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Episode 1: Halloween Draft – Reel Picks Podcast Join Christian and co-hosts Aaron, Philip, Steven, and Gehrig as they kick off the Reel Picks Podcast with a thrilling Halloween Movie Draft! Each will select 10 films across spooky categories, from classic horror to family-friendly favorites. With a twist of veto power and a snake draft format, the competition heats up as they strive to create the ultimate Halloween lineup. Tune in for laughs, debates, and the chance to vote for your favorite picks! Get ready for a frightfully fun episode! Draft Results: Juicy (Aaron) Classic Horror Pre-90’s: Pumpkinhead Modern Horror Post-90’s: Hereditary Family-Friendly: Hocus Pocus Supernatural/Paranormal: Pet Sematary (1989) Slasher/Villian: The Last House on the Left (2009) Zombie: 28 Days Later Horror-Comedy: Beetlejuice Monster: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) Psychological: Alien Wild Card: Dark Skies (2013) The Penny Wise Givers (Philip) Classic Horror Pre-90’s: The Exorcist Modern Horror Post-90’s: Sleepy Hollow Family-Friendly: Monsters University Supernatural/Paranormal: Paranormal Activity Slasher/Villian: I Know What You Did Last Summer Zombie: Shaun of the Dead Horror-Comedy: Scary Movie 2 Monster: Underworld Psychological: The Strangers Wild Card: Ernest Scared Stupid The Crypt Keepers (Gehrig) Classic Horror Pre-90’s: The Thing (1982) Modern Horror Post-90’s: Event Horizon (1997) Family-Friendly: The Haunted Mansion  Supernatural/Paranomal: Silent Hill Slasher/Villian: Jeepers Creepers (2001) Zombie: House of the Dead (2003) Horror-Comedy: Tucker & Dale Vs Evil Monster: Van Helsing (2004) Psychological: The Black Phone Wild Card: Shutter Island Silent Screamers (Sutt) Classic Horror Pre-90’s: Halloween (1978) Modern Horror Post-90’s: The Conjuring Family-Friendly: Ghostbusters Supernatural/Paranormal: The Shining Slasher/Villian: Scream Zombie: Train to Busan Horror-Comedy: Scary Movie Monster: The Mummy (1999) Psychological: Get Out Wild Card: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Night of the Living Brews (Steven) Classic Horror Pre-90’s: Evil Dead (1981) Modern Horror Post-90’s: Malum Family-Friendly: Monster House Supernatural/Paranormal: Smile Slasher/Villian: Hellraiser (1987) Zombie: Resident Evil Horror-Comedy: Zombieland Monster: Barbarian (2022) Psychological: Midsommar Wild Card: Pearl (2022)

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