Reel Ramblin'

Send us a text Join me and first time guest, Ezra Whalen, in a reevaluation of the past, present, and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thanks for listening! Do you have a question about something from this or a previous episode? Do you have thoughts you want to share about a movie topic? Reaching out is easy! Just find Reel Ramblin on Facebook and Instagram or send me an em

Send us a text Planet of the Apes is a franchise that often goes unsung in the modern era. But with the fresh installment of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), I thought it was time to share some love and opinion about one of the longest running marvels of the sci-fi genre. So quit monkeying around, you've got a podcast to listen to! Do you have a question about something fr

Send us a text The third and final part in Reel Ramblin's deep dive discussion of The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, guest Jon Ladd joins me to walk through some moments, themes, and lasting thoughts on the larger than life epic conclusion that is The Return of the King. Plus, stick around for some meddling with sequel ideas. (Disclaimer- The Lord of the Rings does not, nor sh

Send us a text Part two of the Lord of the Rings conversation series. Join me and returning guest, Jon Ladd, as we discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Two Towers, exploring Fangorn Forest, Helm's Deep, the Forbidden Pool, and more! Let this be the hour (and forty minutes) when we draw swords together. Fell deeds awake. Now for wrath, now for ruin, and the red dawn. Forth, Eor

Send us a text If in your heart, you're still in love with the Shire, then you've come to the right place! This month's episode brings us all back to Middle-Earth in a conversation about one of the greatest book to film adaptations in cinema history- Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Grab your hobbit cloak, comb the hair on your toes, and join me, a

Send us a text Crying while watching a sad movie is a truly human experience, and most people who claim to not suffer from this phenomenon are probably lying. Sadness has its place in storytelling, either as a natural part of tragic events, or a way of helping us move forward. It's for this reason that guest Luke Bostrom and I are taking some time to exchange sob stories and recogn

Send us a text After 47 years, 11 feature-length films, 10 television shows and counting, you've got to have a list of favorite moments in Star Wars, right? Welcome to the 6th broadcast season of Reel Ramblin'! In this opening episode, I invited friend and returning guest Matt Smith to join me in celebrating our top 10 favorite moments from the galaxy far, far away. Thanks for list

Send us a text Happy Anniversary to Reel Ramblin'! Three years, fifty episodes, lots of movie talk. To celebrate the momentous milestone, I invited my brother Jake and his wife Dana into the studio to discuss director Christopher Guest, a whole slew of previously watched films, and much more. Stick around for a little guessing game at the end! Enjoy Do you have a question about som

Send us a text There's not a more distinct and recognizable director in the business than Tim Burton, so I'm thrilled to invite you to this episode's conversation, where guest Matt Smith (no, not the Doctor) and I go deep into our Burton musings. The joys, fears, characters, and Hot Topic apparel are all here, plus a table read from Batman '89! Thanks for listening Do you have a qu

Send us a text A brief look into the life and career of Roman Polanski- The director famed for films such as Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Pianist (2002). This episode holds a hard truth reminder that when we peel back the layers, we're not always going to like what we find. Thoughts on a couple of Polanski films, life anecdotes, and more await. Thanks for listening! Do you have a