Episodes

Episode #451: Zootopia 2

Happy December nerderinos! Can you believe it, 2025 is almost done? Before it ends we have movies to review! This week Ma, Matt, and Mike discuss the new Disney animated sequel Zootopia 2 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Andy Samberg. Off topics include a new giveaway, Thanksgiving, and shop local.

Next week we will return with another review and even another sequel, Five Nights and Freddy’s 2 starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another amazing episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

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Zootopia 2 Zootopia 2 Movie Poster

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Release Date: November 26, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Watch the Zootopia 2 trailer below.

Episode #450: The Running Man (2025)

Turkey day is almost here but before you stuff your face we have a new podcast for you! This week the crew chats about The Running Man (2025) starring Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Katy M. O’Brian, and Josh Brolin. Bonus topics include politics in film, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), and the rich versus poor divide growing larger.  

Next week there is no podcast! I know I know we suck but hey even hardcore workaholics need a break now and then. Happy Thanksgiving and we will be back to our regular schedule in December! Thanks for listening.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

The Running Man (2025) The Running Man (2025) Movie Poster

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Stars: , Emilia Jones, Katy M. O’Brian, and Josh Brolin

Release Date: November 14, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them.

Watch The Running Man (2025) trailer below.

Episode #449: Predator: Badlands

Happy Wednesday everyone! For this week’s chat we watched Predator: Badlands starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Reuben de Jong, and Michael Homick. Not trophy hunting alien topics include GWAR, broken email, and two incredible giveaways!

For our next show we keep the streak alive with another new theater film, The Running Man (2025) remake starring Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Josh Brolin, and Katy O’Brian. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

Predator: Badlands Predator: Badlands Movie Poster

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Writers: , , , Jim Thomas, and John Thomas

Stars: , , , and Cameron Brown

Release Date: October 31, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Watch the Predator: Badlands trailer below.

Episode #448: Bugonia

What up nerderinos? For this week’s movie chat Ma, Mike, and Matt discuss a really wild film Bugonia starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, and Alicia Silverstone. Bonus topics include the iMatt, back to normality, and are tech bros really aliens?

Next week’s podcast we hit the theater to check out another alien film but this one you know, Predator: Badlands starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Reuben de Jong, and Michael Homick. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

Bugonia Bugonia Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Alicia Silverstone

Release Date: October 31, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Watch the Bugonia trailer below.

Episode #447: Harvest Horror Fest – Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

We are sorry to say but all scary things must come to an end. For this year’s last installment of the 8th Annual Harvest Horror Fest we continue our Friday the 13th franchise review with Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Not 80’s slasher topics include so bad it’s good, Zombicide, and kids at camp.

Next week we return to our regularly scheduled nerdiness with a conspiracy sci-fi film, Bugonia starring Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, and Emma Stone. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

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Stars: , , , and Kerry Noonan

Release Date: August 1, 1986

Storyline from IMDB

Tommy Jarvis exhumes Jason Voorhees to cremate his corpse, but inadvertently brings him back to life instead. The newly revived killer seeks revenge, and Tommy may be the only one who can stop him.

Watch the Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives trailer below.