Reel Therapy
🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what works, what doesn't, and how movies and TV can hit harder with a second draft. Whether you're a screenwriter, a cinephile, or just in it for the feels, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to cinema with heart.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 255
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
255: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 3 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 5 SPOILER Review
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In episode 255 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on episode three of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Are Eagle’s secretly ducks? And is there a nefarious ang…
254: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review + MORE Alien: Earth!
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In episode 254 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on the first two episodes of season two of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Does the show continue the hot wi…
253: Alien: Earth - Episodes 2 - 3 SPOILER Review + James Gunn and DCU Talk!
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In episode 253 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon unearth (get it?) the sophomore and junior episodes of Alien: Earth on Hulu. They discuss the dynamic between Wendy and Hermit, …
252: Alien: Earth - Season Premiere SPOILER Review
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In the season premiere breakdown of Alien: Earth, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into Noah Hawley’s masterful storytelling and meticulous world-building. From the show’s gripping at…
251: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - SPOILER Review
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In episode 251 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon suit up for a deep dive into "The Fantastic Four: The First Steps". From cosmic rays to clobberin’ time, they break down the fil…
250: JAWS - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
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In Episode 250 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s JAWS. Togethe…
249: Fight Coordinator Caleb Spillyards on Thunderbolts* and Ballerina
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In this action-packed episode of Reel Therapy, Donavon and Daniel sit down with fight coordinator and stunt performer Caleb Spillyards to talk all things movement, movies, and may…
248: Superman - SPOILER Review
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In episode 248 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into James Gunn’s highly anticipated film, "Superman". They break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this was …
247: Ironheart - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
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In episode 247 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dig into the first three episodes of Marvel’s Ironheart on Disney+. They break down the show's characters, their dialogue, initi…
246: Movies, Television, Gaming - What's Left in 2025?
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In episode 246 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive into their most anticipated movies, shows, and games still to come in 2025. From massive franchise returns to long-awaited a…
245: Andor - Season 2 - SPOILER Overview (ft. Alexander Jeffery)
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In episode 245 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by filmmaker Alexander Jefferey to talk all things Andor Season 2.From its grounded storytelling to its genre-defying …
244: The Last of Us - Season 2 - SPOILER Review (ft. Jason Miller)
In episode 244 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by filmmaker Jason Miller to talk all things Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us.
From casting choices to narrative structure, we dive into t…
243: Thunderbolts* - SPOILER Review
In episode 243 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive into Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts — exploring where it fits in the broader MCU, how it handles themes of trauma and redemption, and what the fi…
242: Mission: Impossible - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
In Episode 242 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to break down Brian De Palma’s 1996 classic “Mission: Impossible”. From script structure …
241: Back to the Future - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
We have finally fulfilled our DESTINY. Episode 241 of Podcast 241 is finally here! And we're going out with STYLE. Yes, the last episode of Podcast 241 is upon us and there is no better way to go out…
240: Andor - Season 2 - Episodes 1 - 9 - SPOILER Review
The king has RETURNED. "Andor" is BACK and on the eve of the final batch of episodes, Dan and Don review the season so far and get down into the nitty gritty details. As we all know, "Andor" leads i…
239: The Studio - Midseason Overview and Hollywood's Future
Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to discuss the newest Apple TV darling, "The Studio" by Seth Rogan. The show follows Rogan as a studio executive who is caught between the corporate world of Hollywo…
238: Daredevil: Born Again - Season One Overview + Official F4 Trailer Reaction!
The 241 team has RETURNED to discuss the freshman season of "Daredevil: Born Again". Did the finale stick the landing? Were the reshoots noticeable? Are we still looking forward to season two? Is the…
237: Daredevil: Born Again - Penultimate Thoughts and Superman’s Sneak Peak
We’ve seen all the episodes of “Daredevil: Born Again” EXCEPT the finale. So, you guess it, we’ve decided to give our penultimate thoughts leading into what we’re hoping is an explosive finale. That …
236: Severance - Season 2 Overview
Season two of Apple TV's "Severance" has finally come to an end and we're here to ask the age old question, "Was it any good?". That's right, the 241 team is here to break down the season with more t…