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InSession Film Podcast

InSession Film
Academy Awards
Sinners
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Oscars
Wicked
Cannes Film Festival
Oscar Nominations
Grief
Hollywood
Golden Globes
Die My Love
Marty Supreme
Frankenstein
Motherhood
Train Dreams
Sundance Film Festival
Female Directors
A24
Horror Genre

The InSession Film podcast reviews all the movies you want to hear about. We talk directors, actors, scores, and all the fun stuff movies has to offer.

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Latest Episodes

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Steven Spielberg's deeply polarizing new film DISCLOSURE DAY! There may not be a more divisive film in recent years, but we do our best to sift through the film's nuances and have a thorough conversation on what ... more

On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY and the idea of doing something alien related, we thought it would be fun to do our top 5 alien invasion movies! We also dive head on into the insane Steven Spielberg discourse and the debate over the comme... more

On this episode, Megan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss John Carney's new film POWER BALLAD! Carney's music movies have generally been remarkable comfort food for us, and his latest does provide that, but perhaps fails to offer much beyond that. ... more

On this episode, Megan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss Travis Knight's latest film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! The film famously was in production hell for years, but it's finally here and boy there is lots to discuss. Some good, some bad... more

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Recent Guests

Samuel Duran
Guest, child perspective on Star Wars films
Episode: Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Charlie Bright
longtime awards expert, frequent guest on the show
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Episode: Chasing the Gold: Potential Governors Awards Winners
Tom O'Brien
Awards editor and TV/film critic; long-time contributor to Next Best Picture
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Episode: Chasing the Gold: Cannes Updates & Emmy Preview
Davie Giannini
Guest, contributor returning for this conversation
Episode: Review: Blue Heron
Josh Martin
One of the newest members of the In Session staff
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Episode: Chasing the Gold: New Rules from The Academy
Kobly Mac
Podcaster and critic
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Episode: Review: Michael
Brandon Lewis
Awards Editor, returning guest who analyzes award season
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Episode: Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscars Postmortem
Ben Miller
Guest, film reviewer
Episode: Review: Project Hail Mary
Christina Jeurling Birro
Host of Pop Culture Confidential
Pop Culture Confidential
Episode: Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscars Recap

Hosts

Jada Duran
Host with long-running involvement in InSession Film Podcast, frequently contributing to discussion and hosting duties.
JD Duran
Host of the podcast, central figure in reviews and episode hosting, often leads conversations and guides episode structure.
Megan Kearns
Co-host with frequent presence across episodes; provides editorial and critique perspectives.
Shadan Larki
Awards editor for In Session Film; appears as a guest or host on award-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 343 ratings
  • Fantastic

    I enjoy a good movie. Sometimes, I don’t understand “the why” a particular film moves me, excites me, and brings me such joy. This inSession podcast opened my eyes. It provided insite on the director and actors, their characters, and on the body of their individual works. The review also thoroughly explained the structure, flow, editing, creative style and industry magic used in this film. The participants are knowledgeable, humorous, and great communicators. They are also professional, respectf... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fred in ROC
    United States3 months ago
  • Re: Chasing the Gold

    I appreciate any Oscar enthusiasts and especially film criticism. Though I have a few notes.

    Shadan doesn’t seem confident or qualified to be hosting a podcast. They mispronounce names repeatedly (it’s not that difficult to research). Not to mention, sounds as if constantly on the verge of tears.

    This is meant to be constructive criticism. Also perhaps follow an outline when you hit record? Also edit. The most recent two hour episode was littered with irrelevant banter about rankings and what... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pita Pan Piper
    United States8 months ago
  • One of my favorites for film dissection

    New review specifically for the main feed: best of the 2000s and no mention of The Hours in any of your categories? Y’all must be too male to compute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pita Pan Piper
    United States2 years ago
  • Hope it gets better,

    and I may adjust if it improves with age, but so far there’s at least one person in each episode almost or completely ruining it. You have: the dude who says “like” constantly; the bloke who sounds like he was told his dog died before recording, so he smoked a bunch of indica then popped some ‘ludes equaling no energy or enthusiasm, and finally the guy who incessantly says, “to me, for me” and “for me, personally.” Sometimes, no joke, he goes “To me, at least for me, personally...” It’s obvious ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Surf2Die4
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun to listen to

    I listen to Reel Spoilers and was looking for something similar. I don’t like movie reviewers who sound like they are reading a script or others who have no knowledge of film. These guys chat, sound comfortable, have insight and give interesting points of view. I’m a new listener and will start checking out prior episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caroljenkins1
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate how episodes connect reviews to awards and festival contexts.
Critiques note some episodes can get long or include banter, but overall positive.
Listeners praise deep film analysis, knowledgeable hosts, and balanced debates.

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Chasing the Gold: New Rules from The Academy
Q: Given that the Academy is making a lot of changes recently, we've seen the introduction of the casting category and other reforms, do you think any of these are actually going to increase viewership?
I think some changes, like moving toward YouTube and broader transparency, could help bring in casual viewers who aren't glued to the festival circuit, but it will depend on execution and how well campaigns adapt to new rules. Overall, it feels like a mix of potential gains and areas that could remain niche without broader cultural buy-in.
Chasing the Gold: 2026 Actor Awards Reaction
Q: What is the origin of your Oscar slash awards dorkdom?
Gerald explains that his father introduced him to the Oscars in the 1990s, that habit cemented into a lifelong passion, and that he gradually built an awards-focused channel after starting a general movie podcast in 2016; the shift toward awards season became a sustained focus over the past few years.
Review: Crime 101
Q: What did you think about Crime 101?
Erica found it enjoyable and ambitious, noting it as a well-acted, texture-rich thriller that lingered on character dynamics even as she felt the finale leaned a touch toward cheesiness.
Chasing the Gold: Sundance Film Festival (2026)
Q: Tell me about that film. That's one of the buzziest titles that I keep hearing about, and I'm glad you seemingly liked it very much.
It has Gemma Chan, Channing Tatum, and the lead role is a debut performance by Mason Reeves, as Josephine.
Chasing the Gold: Die My Love, Hamnet & Complicated Mothers
Q: What do you think of the theory that perhaps she lost the baby and so there is no baby and she's in some sort of psychosis?
Why not? That makes total sense.

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A film-focused discussion podcast with a steady cadence of new-release reviews, festival recaps, and awards-season analysis. Episodes frequently dive into director choices, acting performances, production design, and the broader industry context, often pairing fresh takes on big titles with deep cuts from festival circuits and awards culture. The show stands out for its enthusiastic banter, willingness to defend controversial picks, and a strong emphasis on awards tracking, festival logistics, and craft across cinema. Listeners can expect thoughtful breakdowns, guest perspectives from industry insiders, and a long-running commitment to accessible, engaging film conversation.

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1. The Next Best Picture Podcast
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3. IndieWire: Screen Talk
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1. Samuel Duran
2. Charlie Bright
3. Tom O'Brien
4. Davie Giannini
5. Josh Martin
6. Kobly Mac
7. Brandon Lewis
8. Ben Miller

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