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.
Episodes
264 episodes
264: Stranger Things - Season 5 - Vol. 1 - SPOILER REVIEW
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 264 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return just in time for the Holiday season to talk about Netflix's biggest IP, "Stranger Things". With Volume 1 of the final season now out, Donavon and Daniel break down the ...
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263: Pluribus - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 263 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return to give their thoughts on Vince Gilligan's newest show, "Pluribus". Starring Rhea Seehorn, "Pluribus" is the newest show from Apple TV that may have us asking more ques...
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262: Halo on PS5, Ai in Gaming and The Death of the Xbox?
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 262 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a break from movies and television to discuss their third favorite topic, video games. More specifically, they talk about the recent announcement of "Halo: Campaign Ev...
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261: Dexter - Season 1 - 4 Retrospective
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 261 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a look back at Showtime’s “Dexter”. As Daniel works his way through the first four seasons, they break down the unique tone, style and character development of its pro...
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260: The Usual Suspects - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In Episode 260 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the much beloved Bryan Singer film, "The Usual Suspects". Together, they break down the film’s ...
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259: Peacemaker - Season 2 Finale SPOILER Review + Season Overview
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 259 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon breakdown the final three episodes of "Peacemaker" season two and give an overview of the entire sophomore season. They also discuss the season's impact on the large...
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258: Alien: Earth - Season One Overview (ft. Luke Irvin)
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 258 of Reel Therapy, Dan, Don and special guest Luke Irvin break down the season one finale of Hulu's "Alien: Earth". Here they discuss what worked, what didn't and the hopes and dreams for a season two.&n...
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257: Jason Scott Morgan on Film, Theater and Being Able to Say "No"
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 257 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don are joined by Arkansas actor Jason Scott Morgan. Jason can be seen most recently in "Freedom's Path", the upcoming "Hellfire" and the recently released "Ick" starring Brand...
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256: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 4 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 6 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 256 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon continue the "Peacemaker" and "Alien: Earth" love. All the way from breaking down Frank Grillo's performance as Rick Flag Sr. to a discussion centered around Kirsh's...
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255: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 3 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 5 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 angle to this new dimension? Dan and Don...
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254: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review + MORE Alien: Earth!
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 winning streak for the DCU or are the n...
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253: Alien: Earth - Episodes 2 - 3 SPOILER Review + James Gunn and DCU Talk!
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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, the new cast of alien creatures and t...
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252: Alien: Earth - Season Premiere SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 atmosphere to its fresh take on the Ali...
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251: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 film’s highs, lows, and everything in be...
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250: JAWS - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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. Together, they break down the...
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249: Fight Coordinator Caleb Spillyards on Thunderbolts* and Ballerina
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 mayhem. From his early journey into film...
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248: Superman - SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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 the right start to the newly minted D...
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247: Ironheart - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE --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, initial plot choices and why Marvel Studio...
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246: Movies, Television, Gaming - What's Left in 2025?
ABOUT THE EPISODE —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 adaptations, they break down what has ...
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245: Andor - Season 2 - SPOILER Overview (ft. Alexander Jeffery)
ABOUT THE EPISODE —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 tone, the conversation explores how t...
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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 the online discourse surrounding the show’...
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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 film says about mental health in today’s cultur...
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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 to storytelling choices, we dive into the fil...
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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 than with our good friend and colleague, Dr....
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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 into the (only?) beloved Disney Star Wars...
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