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The Movie Draft Podcast

Ethan Simmie
Movie Draft
A24
Midsommar
Horror Films
Little Women
Brad Pitt
Scarlett Johansson
Single Location Movies
Mission Impossible
Best Picture
Academy Awards
Timothée Chalamet
Call Me By Your Name
Paul Thomas Anderson
X-Men Movies
Star Wars
Oscars
Cinema
Kissing Scenes
100-Minute Movies

Do you love movies? Do you love games, drafts, and ranking things? Here on The Movie Draft Podcast, that’s literally all we do. Talk about movies and draft them in a wildly fun way. From regular drafts to auction drafts to collaborative drafts, we do it all. From Oscar Best Picture Winners to A24, from Martin Scorsese to Julianne Moore, and more, we draft it all! Join us, The Movie Draft Podcast, ... more

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Latest Episodes

What makes a movie rewatchable? Daniel Westheimer joins Ben and Ethan in a draft seeking to answer that very question... (with some deranged picks to say the least!). Tune in to find out who drafts the best team of the most rewatchable movies!

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Was 2021 a good year for movies? Danny Jarabek joins Ethan and Ben to discuss that very idea and draft the best movies of the year in The 2021 Movie Draft! There is third chair talk, deep dissent about how the rules of the draft work, and unhinged pi... more

2026 has been an interesting year for movies so far to say the least. Some bangers, some stinkers... and lots of "Mid Plus" movies apparently! Jonathan Fujii and Danny Jarabek join Ethan to auction off movies of 2026 so far and talk about a few upcom... more

With the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan's newest film 'The Odyssey', we get to drafting some of his most iconic characters from his past movies! Daniel Westheimer joins Ben and Ethan to draft some *interesting* categories, steal some picks, an... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Fujii
Guest on auction drafts, long-time participant
The Movie Draft Podcast
Episode: The 2026 So Far... Movie Auction Draft
Ema Sasic
Guest on episode
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Episode: The Steven Spielberg Characters Draft
Kadija Osman
Guest from Dial M for Movies
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Episode: The Date Movies Draft
Olivia Howell
Guest from Dial M for Movies
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Episode: The Date Movies Draft
Daniel Westheimer
First-time guest
Episode: The 2020 Movie Draft
Danny Jarabek
Guest on the episode; previous appearance on Nepo Baby Draft
The Rolling Tape (as referenced in banter)
Episode: The 21st Century Best Picture Winners Auction Draft
Jonathan Fuji
Guest on the episode; previous Best Picture Losers Draft winner
Episode: The 21st Century Best Picture Winners Auction Draft
Jacob Deidenhofer
First time guest on The Movie Draft Podcast
Rolling Tape
Episode: The Jacob Elordi/Margot Robbie Auction Draft
Philip Marinello
Guest on the show, fellow cinephile
Episode: The Criterion Collection Draft

Hosts

Ethan Simi
Host of The Movie Draft Podcast
Ben LaHorn
Co-host of The Movie Draft Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • meh?

    This podcast is enjoyable enough. started listening because I love the big picture drafts and screen drafts. The biggest problem on this podcast is that no one actually prepares for the episodes?? so no one is really speaking on the subject with any strong knowledge which is what I enjoy about those other podcasts. It seems to be the same bit every week that no one had enough time to watch everything they wanted. Which is fine for someone I guess- but just feels like a lack of care for what they... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    smbaby3
    United States9 months ago
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    on my 10th listen of the tarintino draft, they should switch to collaborative only

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ksusenen
    United States2 years ago

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The collaborative and auction formats are praised for novelty and energy.
Guests with strong industry insight and humor help balance banter with credibility.
Listeners appreciate the film knowledge and drafting setups, but some feel prep varies episode to episode.

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#208
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Talking Points

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The DiCaprio/Pitt/Damon Collaborative Draft
Q: Do you think these three actors are still the biggest draws right now?
The hosts debate the current star power landscape, with some arguing Leo remains a unique, generation-defining figure while Pitt and Damon still hold broad appeal; overall consensus leans toward acknowledging their continued relevance but recognizing evolving box-office dynamics.
The Zendaya/Robert Pattinson Collaborative Draft
Q: How will you balance actor-focused versus film-focused picks in a collaborative draft?
They acknowledge the tension between choosing strong performances and strong films, aiming to extract the performance while still valuing the film's quality, and they use a structured veto system to test different configurations.
The Noah Baumbach Collaborative Draft
Q: What makes Frances Ha stand out as Baumbach's best film in your view?
They argue that Frances Ha unlocks Baumbach's maximal output with Greta Gerwig, showcasing authentic dialogue, sharp NYC atmosphere, and a kinetic, episodic structure that feels like micro-scripts—making it feel intimate and genuinely Baumbach.
The Harrison Ford Collaborative Draft
Q: Should Harrison Ford have an Academy Award?
Many believe he deserves at least more nominations, with some suggesting he should be recognized for his significant contributions to film.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Movie Draft Podcast

What is The Movie Draft Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively group of film fans and strategists gather to draft and discuss movies across many genres and formats, from roundtable and auction formats to collaborative and themed drafts. Episodes spotlight debates over what makes a title a strong date movie, a standout space epic, or a Best Picture contender, paired with banter, personal anecdotes, and rule tinkering. The show leans into deep film knowledge, playful competitiveness, and audience-friendly formats, often featuring guests with industry ties and strong opinions. A notable through-line is the playful tension between crafting the perfect roster and honoring film history, with recurring hosts building a collaborative, community-driven drafting vibe that appeals to cinephiles and indus... more

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1. Jonathan Fujii
2. Ema Sasic
3. Kadija Osman
4. Olivia Howell
5. Daniel Westheimer
6. Danny Jarabek
7. Jonathan Fuji
8. Jacob Deidenhofer

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