Oh Brother
Real brothers, Reel Talk: Dan & Mike Smith cover film, TV, & artist interviews 🍿📺🎤
My brother Mike and I launched the “Oh Brother” podcast in 2020. The show’s primary objective is to share our enthusiasm for film and cinema in an informative and entertaining way. We also enjoy interviewing artists with diverse backgrounds in film and television who work both in front of and behind the scenes.
We invite you to join us each week and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you, so email us or text us some fan mail to share your feedback on the show!
Episodes
286 episodes
Furious over Furiosa: We Debate George Miller’s Box Office Bomb!
What if a film could captivate with its visual brilliance yet stumble at the box office? Join us on the Oh Brother Podcast as we tackle the enigma that is "Furiosa." We start with a heated exchange where I, Dan, reveal my surprise delight in th...
Risky Business: Why Tom Cruise Should Have an Oscar
What if one of Hollywood's biggest stars has never received the recognition he truly deserves? In this episode, we journey through Tom Cruise's remarkable career, starting with his humble beginnings and early struggles, including his battles wi...
Kirsten Dunst in 'Civil War': Journalism, Conflict, and Cinematic Brilliance
What if the future of journalism lay in the heart of a dystopian war zone? In this gripping episode of the Oh Brother Podcast, Dan and Mike Smith dissect Alex Garland's latest cinematic marvel, "Civil War," a film that ventures into the chaos o...
Revisiting Batman 1989: Celebrating 35 Years of Michael Keaton's Dark Knight
Remember the excitement and controversy of 1989 when Michael Keaton was cast as Batman? We sure do, and in this episode, we're taking you back to that pivotal year in film history. From the uproar over Keaton's casting to the iconic trailer tha...
Axel F: The Heat is On in Beverly Hills
Ever wondered what happened behind the scenes of Beverly Hills Cop's latest film? Join us on the Oh Brother Podcast as we unwrap the decades-long journey and the hurdles Eddie Murphy faced to bring Axel Foley back to life. Discover how the four...
Sound and Silence - A Deep Dive into "A Quiet Place: Day One"
What if you could experience the onset of an alien invasion without leaving your seat? Join us on the latest Oh Brother Podcast episode as we review "A Quiet Place Day One," the thrilling prequel starring the incredible Lupita Nyong'o. Mike and...
Behind the Muppets: A Review of ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’
Dan and Mike discuss the movie "Jim Henson Idea Man" streaming now on Disney+This movie takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of "Sesam...
David Andrew James: An Interview for Bag of Lies
Dan and Mike welcome David Andrew James, the director of the new movie Bag of Lies, to the @ohbrotherpodcast. David shares sneak peaks of his new film, the backstory of how it was made, and many good things about the cast. David als...
Mad Max - George Miller
On this week's episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast, Dan and Mike discuss the classic Aussie action flick, "Mad Max", discussing the film itself and it's legacy in the genre, but mostly bickering about its box office.
Let it Be - Michael Lindsay-Hogg
On this week's episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast Dan and Mike discuss the recently restored 1970 documentary, Let it Be, from director Michael Lindsay-Hogg about the Beatles shortly before their breakup. Check out our site! ...
Mark Simon: The Godfather of Storyboarding
Dan and Mike welcome Mark Simon, the Godfather of Storyboarding, to the @ohbrotherpodcast. Mark shares how he got his start in Hollywood, his creative inspirations, the art of storybo...
Murder on the Rails: A Deep Dive into Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train"
On this week's episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast Dan and Mike discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Strangers on a Train". They discuss the film's themes of doubles,...
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Sinking into Disappointment
On this week’s episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast , Dan and Mike review the sequel film "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom". They discuss how it absolutely tanked and air ...
Wonka: Sweet or Sour?
In this week's episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast Dan and Mike discuss Wonka, the prequel to the classic Willy Wonka film. They discuss all things from the classic Ge...
Rhythm and Revolution: Analyzing 'Bob Marley One Love'
In this week's episode of the @ohbrotherpodcast , Dan and Mike discuss the new biopic, "Bob Marley: One Love". They discuss everything from the actors' stunning per...
When Legends United: The Making of "We Are the World"
In this week's episode, Dan and Mike discuss and review the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" celebrating the 40th anniversary of "We Are the World".
Red Right Hand with the Nelms Brothers
For this week's episode of the Oh Brother Podcast, Dan and Mike have another chat with Ian and Eshom Nelms, directors of the upcoming movie, Red Right Hand. They talk about all things from behind the scenes, the casting process, and even mainta...
Giamatti gets Grinchy in the Holdovers
On this week's episode of the Oh Brother podcast, Dan and Mike discuss (and surprisingly agree about) the Holdovers.
Big D+ Energy?
In this week's episode, Dan and Mike discuss all things Disney. From the (lacking) park experience to current box office flops, they cover the loss of Disney's, big "D" energy.
Beneath the Osage Sky: Unmasking the Killers of the Flower Moon
In this week's episode, Dan & Mike discuss Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" based on the book by David Grann. Listen along as they discuss the film's strengths, weaknesses, and have a healthy debate all along.
A Blizzard of Blood: The Coen Brothers' Legacy in 'Fargo'
Dan and Mike talk all things Fargo! From the 1996 movie to the 2014 FX TV show, the brothers discuss their love and critiques for the 'Fargoverse' in this retrospective. It's a darn good time, oh you betcha.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) - Chris Black, Matt Fraction
In this episode of the Oh Brother podcast, Dan and Mike review and recap season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Created by Chris Black and
Godzilla Minus One (2023) - Takashi Yamazaki
In this episode of the Oh Brother podcast, Dan and Mike review Godzilla Minus One directed by Takashi Yamazaki and starring