Episodes

ROJ-141: “The People vs. Baghead” with Jeremy Bates 17.03.2022 1:01:45

This week, author Jeremy Bates (“World’s Scariest Places” series) takes refuge in the courtroom to defend the 2008 mumblecore horror film, “Baghead.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Jeremy Bates. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did...

ROJ-140: “The People vs. Planet of the Apes (2001)” with Ron McAdams 10.03.2022 1:05:02

The courtroom becomes a madhouse (a madhouse!) this week when Ron McAdams (“Under Three Moons”) defends Tim Burton’s 2001 remake of “Planet of the Apes.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Ron McAdams. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden...

ROJ-139: “The People vs. Star Trek: The Motion Picture” with Scott Weitz 03.03.2022 1:03:56

On this week’s episode, the courtroom boldly goes basically where it went last week when Scott Weitz (“Dread of Night Radio Theater”) defends the 1979 sci-fi film, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Scott Weitz. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kir...

ROJ-138: “The People vs. Star Trek: Insurrection” with Joshua Weilerstein 24.02.2022 59:58

This week, conductor Joshua Weilerstein (“Sticky Notes” Podcast) beams into the courtroom and sets his phasers to fun when he prosecutes the 1998 sci-fi film, “Star Trek: Insurrection.” *** Prosecutor: Joshua Weilerstein. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Tha...

ROJ-137: “The People vs. Spawn” with Patrick Edwards 17.02.2022 1:06:11

Clown fart jokes abound this week when author Patrick Edwards (“Space Tripping”) defends the hellish 1997 superhero flick, “Spawn.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Patrick Edwards. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you thin...

ROJ-136: “Pride & Prejudice (2005) vs. Bridget Jones’s Diary” with Jeremy Black 10.02.2022 1:04:41

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day when Professor Jeremy Black helps the court put two films based on the works of “Stone Cold” Jane Austen head-to-head: 2005’s “Pride & Prejudice” and 2001’s “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” *** “Pride & Prejudice:” Big Ben Haslar. “Bridget Jones’s Diary:” Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan...

ROJ-135: “The People vs. Avengers: Age of Ultron” with Dwight Hurst 03.02.2022 1:07:06

Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) soars into the courtroom this week to make a superheroic defense of the 2015 MCU ensemble film, “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dwight Hurst. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden...

ROJ-134: “The People vs. Neighbors (1981)” with Marty Ketola 27.01.2022 53:18

We take aim at Dan Aykroyd for the second week in a row when Marty Ketola (“Revenge of Zoe”) moves into the courtroom to defend the 1981 comedy film, “Neighbors.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Marty Ketola. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Gol...

ROJ-133: “The People vs. Nothing But Trouble” with Divinity Rose 20.01.2022 57:37

There’s nothing but grumbles when author/comedienne Divinity Rose subjects the court to Dan Aykroyd’s 1991 comedy horror film, “Nothing But Trouble.” *** Prosecution: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Divinity Rose. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What d...

ROJ-132: “The People vs. 500 Days of Summer” with Jason Soto 13.01.2022 57:53

The courtroom learns that breaking up is hard to do this week when Jason Soto (“Whatever with Jason Soto” Podcast) airs his grievances with the 2009 romantic comedy “500 Days of Summer.” *** Prosecutor: Jason Soto. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. O...

ROJ-131: “The People vs. Twister” with Chris Revill 06.01.2022 59:03

On this week’s episode, Chris Revill (“Let’s Chat! With Chris Revill” Podcast) storms the courtroom to defend the 1996 disaster movie, “Twister.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Chris Revill. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What...

ROJ-130: “The Ladykillers (1955) vs. The Ladykillers (2004)” with Jeremy Black 30.12.2021 1:05:29

Professor Jeremy Black returns to the court to help us decide which version of “The Ladykillers” is the superior film, the original (1955) or the remake (2004). *** “The Ladykillers (1955)”: Dylan J. Schlender. “The Ladykillers (2004)”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. That...

ROJ-129: “The People vs. Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas” with Kaleigh DuLac and The Vern 23.12.2021 1:06:11

The courtroom really gets into the holly jolly spirit this week as they put “Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas” on trial, joined by special guest jurors Kaleigh DuLac and The Vern (“Cinema Recall” Podcast). *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Kaleigh DuLac, The Vern, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologu...

ROJ-128: “The People vs. The Many Saints of Newark” with Andre Shane 16.12.2021 1:04:44

On this week’s episode, Andre Shane (“Film Driven” Podcast) breaks the code of silence when he rats out the prequel to the HBO series “The Sopranos,” 2021’s “The Many Saints of Newark.” *** Prosecutor: Andre Shane. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. That...

ROJ-127: “The People vs. The Dark Knight” with Frank Conniff 09.12.2021 56:16

Turn your crank to Frank as Frank Conniff (“Mystery Science Theater 3000,” “The Mads Are Back”) prosecutes Christopher Nolan’s sacrosanct superhero feature, 2008’s “The Dark Knight.” *** Prosecutor: Frank Conniff. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatch...

ROJ-126: “The People vs. Wild Wild West” with Mike Natale 02.12.2021 1:05:35

Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out Podcast”) puts on his black hat and gets wicki-wicki-wild when he defends the 1996 comedy western “Wild Wild West.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Mike Natale. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What...

ROJ-125: “The People vs. Cats (2019)” with Chris Gersbeck 25.11.2021 1:00:50

On this week’s episode, Chris Gersbeck (“Dumb Industries”) breaks out his furry leotard and attempts to defend the cinematic abomination that is 2019’s “Cats.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Chris Gersbeck. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme:...

ROJ-124: “The People vs. Congo” with Billy Ray Brewton 18.11.2021 1:03:13

This week, Billy Ray Brewton (“Scripts Gone Wild”) charts some very treacherous waters as he defends the 1995 adventure film “Congo.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Billy Ray Brewton. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think...

ROJ-123: “The People vs. The Peanut Butter Solution” with Deanna Rooney 11.11.2021 54:21

Deanna Rooney (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) makes her long-awaited return to the court this week to defend the very bizarre and obscure 1985 children’s film “The Peanut Butter Solution.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Deanna Rooney. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. That...

ROJ-122: “The People vs. 10” with Simon Majumdar 04.11.2021 1:07:05

On this week’s episode, Simon Majumdar (Food Network, “Eat My Globe” Podcast) graces the court with his presence to defend the 1979 romantic comedy, “10.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Simon Majumdar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. W...

ROJ-121: “The Abominable Dr. Phibes vs. Theater of Blood” with Jeremy Black 28.10.2021 57:30

“Hell on Reels” comes to a tragic end as Jeremy Black joins us again to pit two classic Vincent Price films against one another: 1971’s “The Abominable Dr. Phibes” and 1973’s “Theater of Blood.” *** “The Abominable Dr. Phibes:” Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Theater of Blood:” Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvan...

ROJ-120: “The People vs. Leprechaun in the Hood” with Emily Marsh and Conor McGiffin 21.10.2021 1:02:21

Nothing can stop “Hell on Reels” when Emily Marsh and Conor McGiffin (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) go tooth-and-nail against one another to decide if the 2000 horror comedy “Leprechaun in the Hood” is guilty of being a bad movie. *** Prosecutor: Conor McGiffin. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory...

ROJ-119: A Casual Conversation with Kirk R. Thatcher 18.10.2021 1:03:35

In this special bonus episode of “Hell on Reels,” Kirk R. Thatcher joins us to discuss his latest film, “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” as well as some of his favorite Halloween movies. *** Featuring: Kirk R. Thatcher, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. Prologue Theremin Theme: 18 -...

ROJ-118: “The People vs. Urban Legend” with Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger 14.10.2021 56:23

On this installment of “Hell on Reels,” Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger (“New England Legends” Podcast) defend the 1998 slasher “Urban Legend.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golde...

ROJ-117: “The People vs. The Last House on the Left (1972)” with Robin Warder 07.10.2021 1:00:35

“Hell on Reels” keeps on rolling as Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) returns to the court to defend Wes Craven’s controversial 1972 exploitation horror film, “The Last House on the Left.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Robin Warder. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue...