OD’ing on Movies

Join us for our first Halloween episode! Who will have the best costume; Jacobi, Jacob, or Dr. Cruz?!

Halloween is in full-swing, with the SPICIEST thriller of the season! Join the crew Dr. Eric Harris as they break down Colleen Hoover’s smash hit, Verity.

Dr. Pepper, talking sheep, and Hugh Jackman? Sign us up!

A movie about an epic so epic we had to split it into two episodes, and you already know Jones is back for this one. Let’s go!

Join us this week with absolute EXPERTS on all things Michael Jackson, Ariyo and Ramona!

Nolan. Odysseus. Hathaway. Athena. Need we say more? Tune in now!

Erin and Kyle, the talented creators of ZombieCon Vol. 1, join us to discuss their newest horror short, Autonomous! Erin and Kyle are some of our favorite people, and they’re amazing filmmakers. Don’t miss this episode!

Hopefully Dr. Wilson was on his BEST behavior this week, because the one and only Dr. Lisa Wahl (aka his boss) joins the crew to discuss Spielberg, Students, and Scleral lenses. Don’t miss it!

Happy 4th!! What better way to celebrate than with Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, and Jeff Goldblum!? Join us as we break down one of the most iconic alien movies of all time!

The team breaks down THE breakout movie of the year, Obsession. We’re joined by fellow eye doc and horror connoisseur, Dr. Lindsay Carrol! Lindsay has one of the most cool and unique optometry jobs we’ve ever heard of, and she’s got great advice for students interested in pediatrics! Tune in now!

Throwback!! Come with us as we discuss the quintessential 80’s Arnold Schwarzenegger film, PREDATOR. We’re joined by Dr. Brian Sturgill, a US Air Force vet and one of the true GOATs of our profession. Dr. Sturgill gives invaluable career advice to young ODs while also breaking down the Predator’s night vision and Arnie’s jacked physique. “Get to da choppa!!!”

How do church choirs, Donald trump, Zendaya, and ocular trauma all come up in the same episode??? Tune in this week to listen to us review one of the most unique movies of the year!

Dr. Damaris Raymondi, THE New York Eye Doc, joins us as we break down one of the most successful movies in cinematic history - Titanic! We’ll answer important questions, such as: Was Cal a jerk? Was there room for Jack on that door? Which part of the retina should have helped the lookouts see that iceberg?! All that and more on this weeks episode of OD’ing on Movies!

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Dr Chiu joins us for this week’s episode! She’s one of the leaders in the field of anterior segment and specialty contact lens fittings. She’s optometry royalty! Don’t miss this one!

No, seriously, send Dr. Cleaver some help! He just found out about Red Vines AND Rachel McAdams? Someone help this man! In the meantime, enjoy our breakdown of Sam Raimi’s newest thriller, Send Help!

What does Sydney Sweeney being locked in an attic have to do with an IHS optometry residency? Find out on this week’s episode with special guest, Dr. Johnson!

Today we’re breaking down the movie Merv, where Zoey Deschanel plays a heartbroken optometrist! We’ve all been there, right? Also, we have a VERY special guest this week on the pod… Dr. Nadia Afkhami! She’s one of the most recognizable faces in optometry, but did you know she was internet famous long before she ever even touched a slit lamp? Find out why (how it involves TAYLOR SWIFT), all on toda...

Sir Mix-a-lot would be proud of Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s newest comedy, and Drs Cleaver and Wilson are hyped for some of the eye POPPING optometry moments! Tune in now for season 2!

Happy New Year!!! Join us for our last episode of 2025, where Drs. Cleaver and Wilson debate who has the better top 10 movie list from the past year. How does your list stack up?!

Merry Christmas! Join us this week as we break down a groundbreaking documentary, “Going Blind.” Dr. Patel, a renowned glaucoma specialist from Texas, joins us with important insights. Some have called glaucoma a thief in the night, because it initially has no symptoms. Don’t miss this one!

Surprise!!! In an all-new bonus series, Jacobi and Jacob tackle 2008’s mega hit, Twilight! And they do it with the help of Social Media Extraordinaire McKenzie Richardson and her best friend Jenny Aranda! You don’t want to miss this one. Do YOU have the skin of a killer??

Jacobi and Jacob were joined by a very special guest for this weeks episode… Dr. Steven Soong! Steven actually joined the team for a movie in Boston, when we were all there for academy! Join us for some fun and to learn about Dr. Soong’s incredible optometry-focused clothing brand, The Circle of Least Confusion

We have a SPECIAL treat this week. Erin Aine and Kyle Valle join us this week to talk about their instant cult-classic, ZombieCON Vol. 1. You don’t want to miss this cosplaying, blood-spraying addition to the zombie genre. Plus, we get to learn how all the crazy eye-related special effects came to fruition. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

Make sure all your lights are, and don’t forget to check under the bed! Our first SPOOKY episode of the season. Tune in for our review of this summer’s hit thriller, “Bring Her Back.” Happy Halloween!