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InSession Film Podcast

InSession Film
Robert Downey Jr.
The Promised Land
Tom Cruise
Oppenheimer
Iron Man
Hollywood
Danish Cinema
Twisters
Thelma
Academy Awards
Aging
Nikolaj Arcel
Mads Mikkelsen
The Teachers' Lounge
Top Gun
Brad Pitt
Miami Vice
June Squibb
Robert De Niro
Rain Man

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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On this episode, we discuss our favorite(?) traumatic Disney films and the bold qualities that the studio use to employ in their work! We all remember the feeling of Dumbo and Bambi's mothers, the donkey's in Pinocchio and so many more memorable scen... more

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis as we have a postmortem on this year's Oscar season! What are the lessons to take away from the season? What is the state of the industry following the Academy Awards? We have some questions to addre... more

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new film from the German filmmaker Christian Petzold MIROIRS NO. 3! We are huge fans of Petzold, and that alone intrigued us, but he's back once again with his latest muse Paula Beer. As you could probably ... more

On this episode, JD and Megan are joined by Ben Miller to discuss Phil Lord and Chris Miller's latest film PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film has opened to incredible reviews and a stellar box office, and while we mostly indulge with high praise, we do offe... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Johnson
Awards Watch columnist and Oscar analyst
Awards Watch
Episode: Chasing the Gold: Final 2026 Oscars Predictions
Zak Ahmed
Film and fashion journalist, contributor to Future First and Indie Publication
Future First; Indie Publication
Episode: Chasing the Gold: Reactions to 2026 BAFTAs
Kristin Lopez
Author and film critic, discussing her book on disability representation
The Film Maven
Episode: Women InSession: Disabilities Onscreen
Jai Lensala
Writer at J-Days, Women In Session, and others
J-Days, Women In Session
Episode: Chasing the Gold: Die My Love, Hamnet & Complicated Mothers
Jaylan Salah
A film critic and content creator on YouTube
The J-Days on YouTube
Episode: Women InSession: Changing Film Passions
Luis A. Mendez
Runs the Mendez Movie Report, covering film reviews and Oscar projections
Mendez Movie Report
Episode: Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscar Shortlists Reaction
Isaiah Washington
A friend and returning guest on the show.
Episode: Review: Jay Kelly
Emily Malek
Host of the Adapt Me Podcast, and an avid film critic.
Adapt Me Podcast
Episode: Women InSession: Wuthering Heights Adaptations
James Williams
New writer and co-host
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Episode: Episode 660: Movies for Halloween

Hosts

JD Duran
Host of InSession Film Podcast; long-running presence with multiple episode acknowledgments
Brendan Cassidy
Co-host with a consistent on-air presence across episodes
Megan Kearns
Guest speaker and frequent contributor with critical perspective; appears as host in some episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • 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 States6 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
  • One of my favorites for film dissection

    Really enjoy this podcast and especially the Women In Session (all are great but Zita is hilarious and particularly wise). The boys are always solid with their differing opinions and intelligent insights. However the women tackle topics the boys miss.. and vice versa.

    Could you ever come together to discuss a classic film or new release together? That’s what would truly be engaging to see you bounce ideas off of one another

    Bravo all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pita Pan Piper
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently insightful, entertaining debates with deep film knowledge.
Listeners praise diverse guest mix and the show's coverage of awards and industry trends.
Some criticism about hosts' pacing and style, but overall strong audience appeal.

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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.
Chasing the Gold: Die My Love, Hamnet & Complicated Mothers
Q: What do you think about this particular film really made your heart just go, wow, or like made you feel seen in a way?
It's that idea of being very vicious in a relationship and being understood.

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Frequently Asked Questions About InSession Film Podcast

What is InSession Film Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

High-signal conversations centered on film across new releases, genre deep-dives, and awards-season analysis. The show blends thoughtful critique with playful banter, featuring recurring hosts who riff on industry trends, director choices, and performance highlights, along with guests who bring specialized perspectives—from horror and vampire cinema to awards punditry. Noteworthy is the trio of regular segments that balance main show reviews, director-focused or director-royalty deep dives, and Chasing the Gold-style awards chatter, often weaving in personal anecdotes and festival lore. Listeners likely gain clear takes on contemporary cinema, historical context, and how awards discourse intersects with genre storytelling, making it a solid... more

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3. Kristin Lopez
4. Jai Lensala
5. Jaylan Salah
6. Luis A. Mendez
7. Isaiah Washington
8. Emily Malek

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