The Reel Happy Hour Podcast

This week on The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Ola Ade sits down for a powerful and exclusive conversation with the brilliant writer & director Peter Gbolahon Macjob, the visionary behind Ireke: The Rise of the Maroon—a bold and epic film set to redefine Nollywood. Joining the conversation are three phenomenal cast members: ⭐ Mofe Duncan – Nollywood royalty 🎭 Demetri Turin – Rising international...

In this laugh-out-loud and nostalgia-filled episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Ola & Precious share their most anticipated and favourite films of 2025, from major blockbusters to reboots that have us in our feelings. We break down: ✨ Wicked the movie 🧙‍♀️ Charmed and our love for magical women 🐉 How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action!) 🎭 Love Hurts and its emotional punch 💥 Thunderbol...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast! 🥂🎥 Your favourite film & culture podcast is back, with a fresh new vibe! Ola returns, joined by our brand new co-host Precious, as we catch up on everything that’s been happening in our lives, creative journeys, and the wild world of film over the past few months. 🎧 But that’s not all—we take you behind the scenes in a powerful pre-recorde...

The Reel Happy Hour Podcast Presents: An Exclusive Screening of Black Mail | A Night to Remember! 🍿✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening as we dive deep into the thrilling world of Black Mail, a gripping film by acclaimed director Obi Emelonye. This exclusive screening was filled with incredible insights and captivating conversations from some of the brightest minds in the entertainment industr...

Join us for an exciting live recording of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast from the Joker: Folie à Deux screening event, held on October 13th, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Genesis Cinema, London! In this special event, we dive into the twisted dynamics of Joker and Harley Quinn, played by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, as they unravel in Todd Phillips’ latest film. 🃏💔 📽️ Following the screening, we hosted an...

The Reel Happy Hour Podcast Live Presents: A Special Film Event at Genesis Cinema Join us on July 23rd, 2024, for an exclusive screening of "FACES," a gripping multi-narrative feature film that explores the complexities of unraveling identities and the quest for authenticity. Hosted by Ola Adesanya, this event will feature an engaging panel discussion with Joseph Adesunloye, the Writer & Direc...

The Reel Happy Hour Podcast recently hosted a successful screening of "Bad Boys 4" at Genesis Cinema, featuring journalists Jamel Smith and Karine Laudort. The event attracted a lively audience, creating an engaging atmosphere for the premiere. Smith and Laudort's presence added a layer of insight and excitement, as they shared their expert opinions and behind-the-scenes stories with the attendees...

THE BOOK OF CLARENCE MOVIE REVIEW | THE REEL HAPPY HOUR PODCAST LIVE - Today we have our The Book Of Clarence review. In this panel, we have the Director Jeymes Samuel, Actress Hopi Grace & Actor Oliver Alvin-Wilson having an in-depth conversation about The Book Of Clarence movie review. We discuss the plot, the performances, what scenes stand out, and how we felt about the relational dynamics...

Join us for an engaging evening at Genesis Cinema on Thursday, March 28th at 6pm as we delve into the complexities of Black representation in popular culture. We're excited to present a screening of American Fiction followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring esteemed industry professionals. Panelists: Adi Alfa: A multi-award-winning Actress, Writer, Producer & Director. Adi's p...

🎥 Join Ola for an intimate conversation with Joao as we dive deep into the intricacies of life, share our profound love for films, and discuss our exciting collaboration on a film club! 🍿 From our favorite cinematic masterpieces to the challenges and joys of creating a community dedicated to the art of storytelling, this conversation is a journey through our shared passion for the silver screen....

🎬 Get ready for an electrifying crossover event on the Reel Happy Hour Podcast! Join your host, Ola, as she welcomes the dynamic duo from the Let's React Podcast, Pauline Nakirya and Belinda Fenty, for a spirited discussion about the mind-bending movie "Past Lives," starring the incredible ensemble cast of Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. 🌟 In this episode, the hosts bring their passion for...

🍿 Welcome to the Reel Happy Hour Podcast, where the drinks are poured, and the conversation flows like a cinematic masterpiece. In this special episode, your host Ola is joined by the dynamic duo, Lanre Jackson-Cole and Delaine Isaac, as they dive deep into the gripping world of Apple TV's latest series, "Hijack," led by the incomparable Idris Elba. 🚀 Buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotions an...

Welcome to the Reel Happy Hour Podcast, where host Ola is joined by Dr. Neosho to engage in thought-provoking conversations that go beyond the surface of entertainment. In this episode, they delve into the crucial and often overlooked topic of black representation in films and TV shows. Ola and Dr. Neosho bring their unique perspectives to the table, dissecting the evolution of black characters on...

On this episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Nzube Ufodike is a guest host in the studio & he's speaking to British Actor Cyril Nri who recently played the role of Lord Danbury in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. How to watch/stream our full podcast episode. 🔔Click on https://linktr.ee/olaadesanya to watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon or Spotify. 🔔...

On this episode (14th gasp!) I am joined by the Writer, Producer & Director of Tummyache Sasha Dulerayn. SYNOPSIS: Misha is a recently-sober former child star living in London. Theodore is the youngest son of Italian prince Santino Marquestino. After auditioning for an experimental theatre production of the Bacchae, the two boys fall in love. How to watch/stream our full podcast episode. 🔔Cli...

This is the 13th episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast! and on this episode we're reviewing the Netflix movie 'They Cloned Tyrone' with Journalist Jamel Smith & Sope Breaux

In this episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Ola is joined by Obi, a Writer & Producer and they celebrate some of Nollywoods top Female Producers

On this episode of the podcast, Ola is having a conversation with Writer, Producer & Director Seashell Christina Yanda popularly known as Sky. In this conversation we talk about her new short film “Time Won’t Heal”. We talk about her journey & so far, our shared experiences & goals for the future. It’s a great conversation for anyone who’s just starting their journey, or who feels stuc...

On this episode of the podcast (which makes it 10 episodes now!) we’re reviewing one the most talked about movies of the moment “Barbie” and on the show with Ola is Journalist & Producer Osman Ahmed. We’re two black men talking about BarbiePlease like/follow & leave a review, it’ll be really helpful & it’ll be greatly appreciated. ANNOUNCEMENT : First Free Virtual Film Discussion is go...

On the 9th episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Dr Rob Berkeley (The Executive Director of BlkOutUK & Patrick Lyster-Todd are guests on the show and they both provide insightful information on queerness in the Navy Corps/Army, and in the Black community

Welcome back to a new episode of the real happy hour podcast, on this episode Ola is joined by award, winning writer and director Damon Rickard and we talk about the movie Scream 6.

In this episode of the podcast, Ola is joined by returning guests Jamel Smith and Sope Breaux to talk about the sequel to the Netflix murder mystery, Glass onion: A knives out mystery.

On the sixth episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Ola is having a conversation with Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe. We talk about His career, his influences, BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL, and his new role as the Artistic Director of Windrush Caribbean film festival.

On the fifth episode (wow! Look @ God) Ola is Joined by TV and Film Producer and Director Daniel Dempster. We talk about his short documentary for ITV’s Short Cuts called Everybody Can Rap, we also talk about thriving in the creative space in the United Kingdom as a black man.

In this episode of The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, Ola is joined by Mental Health Expert Ngozi Cadmus and Documentarian, Producer & Director Brigitte Perenyi. We talk about her documentary on climate change called: “Rewilding The System” and the BBC Autobiographical documentary she Produced & Presented called: “My Stolen Childhood”