The Reel Critics Network
The Reel Critics Network Podcast: With Reggie Ponder and Kathia Woods"
"Authentic Analysis. Bold and Black Opinions. Cinematic Conversations."
Get ready for movie discussions with The Reel Critics Network Podcast. We're bringing you the best (and sometimes the worst) in film and TV, from a Black perspective. Expect sharp wit, insightful commentary, and unfiltered takes.
Episodes
30 episodes
The Reel Critics Network S2 E8 National Association of Black Journalists Conference 2026
In This episode Reggie Ponder and Katia Woods frame their conversation as an NABJ-driven discussion rather than a movie-focused interview, reflecting on the convention as a “family reunion” and a space to address recurring issues in Black journ...
The Reel Critics Network S1 E25: Critics Choice Nominations
In this episode we discuss the Critics Choice Award nominations
The Reel Critics Network S1 E24: Frankenstein, Hedda and One Battle After Another
In this episode Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic and Kathia Woods discuss three movies: Frankenstein, Hedda and One Battle After Another.
The Reel Critics Network S1 E19. The Bad guys 2 & The Naked Gun
Reggie and Kathia What's On My Mind: NABJ and The State of Black MediaMovies: The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked GunRant and Rave: Box Office and Audience behavior in the movie theater
The Reel Critics Network S1 E18: The Old Guard 2 and I Know What You Did Last Summer
Reggie and Kathia Discuss The Old Guard 2 and I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Reel Critics Network: Essence Fest 2025 - Evolution, Impact & "40 Acres"
Kathia Woods (@Kathia_Woods) shares her firsthand experience covering Essence Fest 2025, from the vibrant atmosphere to the candid conversations about its relevance in today's landscape. She and Reggie Ponder (@TheReelCritic) dive deep into the...
The Reel Critics Network S1 E16: Superman
Reggie and Kathi dive into James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman (2025) film! Does this fresh take on the Man of Steel successfully elevate the DCU, or does it fall victim to lingering superhero fatigue? We'll discuss David Corenswe...
The Reel Critics Network S1, E11 - Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
This week, Reggie and Kathia recap Kathia's trip to the south of France to attend Cannes, Review Tom Cruise's farewell to Mission: Impossible with the film Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and take a look at a very successful box office....
The Reel Critics Network S1 E7: The Oscars- Were We Right or Were We Wrong?
In this episode we recap The 97 Academy Awards and compare our predictions with what actually occurred. We talk a bit about Angie Stone and her career, Brazil and Carnival, Food and The Best Philly Cheesesteak and professionalism in Journalism....
The Reel Critic Network: S1 E6: Importance of African American Awards Shows, Review of "Daughters", Streaming Series to watch, & Anora, the move to love or hate
Join Reggie Ponder, the Real Critic, and Kathia Woods in another edition of the Real Critics Network podcast as they unwind post-awards season. They share personal stories about family and pet dynamics, and dive deep into the significance of th...