Second Day Film Podcast

Mike and Champ review four films and the latest series from the world of Game of Thrones, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."

Mike and Champ return to review four new movies. They also share thoughts on the Oscar nominees and Mike has to choose between talking about his new dog, Robin Hood and David.

Mike and Champ kick off 2026 by reviewing five films you may be hearing from come Oscar season.

Mike and Champ sneak in a show before Thanksgiving because they are thankful for the movies and this humble podcasts. The guys briefly discuss their favorite Thanksgiving films before diving into four titles released in 2025. They discuss the Guillermo del Toro's visually stunning reflection on humanity, loneliness and suffering in his passion project Frankenstein, the modern look at love and dating in Celine Song's Materialists and a trip back to the surreal times of 2020 in Ari Aster's Eddington. Finally, the review the unique approach to hidden history in Death By Lightining starring Michael Shannon as United States President James A. Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his assassin Charles J. Guiteau. Happy Thanksgiving film fans!

Mike and Champ return just before Halloween to discuss one of the biggest horror films of the year in Danny Boyle's long-awaited 28 Years Later. The guys talk about the fresh approach to the genre, as well as its divisive third act. Also, did the live action How to Train Your Dragon justify its existence? Also the fiery spectacle of every day people doing extraordinary things in The Lost Bust. The episode ends with a look at the year in film from 1997.

Mike and Champ return to discuss five titles released in the last few months. The guys discuss the realism of life in a modern hospital in The Pitt, the heartfelt family dynamics in Marvel's fun-filled The Fantastic Four, the creepy web of supernatural thrills in Weapons and the screwball comedy of Adam Sandler in the long awaited sequel to Happy Gilmore. Also, has Wes Anderson's signature style become boring? We discuss his star-packed latest, The Phoenician Scheme. Thanks for listening film fans!

Champ returns from Paris to join Mike in discussing some of the biggest releases so far in 2025. Topics include the good old-fashioned superhero vibes of Superman, the thoughtful examination of trauma and regret in Marvel's Thunderbolts, the ups and downs of Bong Joon Jo's latest sci-fi social critique in Mickey 17, the fun of a Minecraft Movie and discussion about whatever the heck Death of a Unicorn was.

Mike and Champ return to discuss five titles from 2025. Topics include the moody, toe-tapping music and thrills of Sinners, the missed opportunities to dive into the political world of Marvel in Captain America: Brave New World, the authentic balancing act of tradition and drama in House of David and the overblown controversy of Disney's live action remake of Snow White. Also, the Ballad of Wallis Island is a feel-good gem that more people need to see.

Champ returns from his trip to Hawaii to join Mike in discussing several titles released early in 2025. The guys disect the ambitious one-shot style in the powerful miniseries Adolescence, the novelty of seeing Nicole Kidman in a West Michigan city in Holland, the jumbled mess and missed chances in The Electric State and the surprising sci-fi romance in The Gorge. Plus, Champ lets Mike know what he watched on the airplane.

Mike and Champ close the book on 2024 by discussing several films they missed toward the end of the year. The guys nerd out while returning to Middle Earth and debate the merits of several Oscar-nominated films.

Mike and Champ return to review five films from 2024 including several that have been nominated for Academy Awards.

Dean makes his long-awaited return to join Champ and Mike for a very special episode of the show. In this super-sized, 2.5-hour recording, the guys celebrate 100 episodes of the Second Day Film Podcast by sharing a list of 100(ish) films they love. The rundown covers all genres and spans the history of film. The guys left plenty of favorites out and the titles are wide-ranging, but each one contributed to the hosts' love for the movies. Thanks to everyone who has listened over the years. We hope you enjoy it!

Mike and Champ return from a holiday break to review several films released during the festive season. Will the guys defy gravity and survive watching Joker 2? And was Gladiator II worth the wait? NOTE: Apologies for Champ's audio quality as there was an issue during recording.

Mike and Champ argue over the validity of Twisters, praise June Squibb and discuess the highs and lows of The Penguin. Champ also finally lets Mike talk about The Decameron. .

Mike and Champ dive into spooky season with a Halloween episode filled with frightful and suspenseful films. Topics include the time-bending sleeper hit Caddo Lake, a return to the Afterlife through the practical design of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel, M. Night Shyamalan tongue-in-cheek thrills in Trap, Anna Kendrick's examination of misogyny and violence in Woman of the Hour and an acting masterclass from Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne in Netflix's powerful film about grief in His Three Daughters.

Mike and Champ get deep into their emotions with a trio of films dealing with a variety of heavy topics including grief, love, human nature and growing up. They also review Fall Guy, which is just a ton of fun.

Mike and Champ close out the summer with a four-pack of films, including two blockbusters. The guys discuss the meta, self deprecating humor in Deadpool & Wolverine, the deep themes in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the glimpse into motorcycle culture in The Bikeriders and the old-fashioned inspiration of sport in Young Woman and the Sea.

Mike and Champ talk about the Olympics, but also several films from 2024. Topics include the endless charm of the wonderfully animated Kung Fu Panda, tennis action in Challengers, the many filmmaker influences in Love Lies Bleeding and the moody terror of Nick Cage in Longlegs. Also, a monkey and lizard teamup.

Champ welcomes Mike back from his trip to London to review four films and an animated TV series including George Miller's long-awaited Mad Max film, Furiosa.

Mike and Champ might regret taking the time to review some of these 2024 titles, but it must be done. For the sake of film.