The Movie Draft Podcast
Ethan Simmie
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The Movie Draft Podcast is a show where movie lovers engage in various types of drafts, including regular, auction, and collaborative drafts. Each episode focuses on a different theme, such as Oscar Best Picture winners, A24 films, or the works of specific directors and actors. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
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The 2021 Movie Draft 28.07.2026 1h 42mWas 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 picks. People are calling it the perfect draft. Tune in to see who drafts the best!0:00 - Intro22:18 - Let's Draft!1:35:08 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod -
The 2026 So Far... Movie Auction Draft 21.07.2026 2h 26m2026 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 upcoming ones! Who will use their money most wisely and put together a winning team? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro21:44 - Let's Draft!02:17:40 - The Team & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Christopher Nolan Characters Draft 14.07.2026 1h 21mWith 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, and talk about the very best (and worst!) of Christopher Nolan!0:00 - Intro20:17 - Let's Draft!1:12:37 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The DiCaprio/Pitt/Damon Collaborative Draft 07.07.2026 2h 4m3 of the most successful and famous actors in Hollywood right now -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon -- all have projects coming out soon (kind of!). But which projects in their combined filmography are the absolute best? Sophia Ciminello joins Ben and Ethan in a first-of-its-kind collab draft to try to figure out just that!0:00 - Intro23:00 - Let's Draft!1:55:09 - The Team & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Pixar Auction Draft 30.06.2026 1h 48mPixar is still very alive and strong at the box office with the release of Toy Story 5, but what movies of theirs are the absolute best? Bobbi Miller joins Ben and Ethan to discuss Toy Story 5 and bid on the best Pixar movies out there in The Pixar Auction Draft. What movie will go for the most money? And what strategy will reign supreme? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro21:36 - Let's Draft!1:42:06 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The 2007 Movie Draft 23.06.2026 1h 40m2007 was a better year for movies than most people realize! So on today's pod, Tyler Whitmore and Des join Ethan to see who can draft the best movies of 2007 in The 2007 Movie Draft!0:00 - Intro15:59 - Let's Draft!1:31:35 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Steven Spielberg Characters Draft 16.06.2026 1h 32mSpielberg is returning to an original sci-fi movie with 'Disclosure Day' which means we are returning to drafting Spielberg movies! Well kind of... Erik Anderson, Ema Sasic, and Tyler Whitmore join Ethan to draft the heroes, villains, and people you'd introduce to an alien from Steven Spielberg films! Who will put together the best team? It's up to YOU to decide!0:00 - Intro18:43 - Let's Draft1:22:18 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The A24 Collaborative Draft 09.06.2026 2h 32mWith the release of 'Backrooms', it's time to re-establish the order of power within the A24 filmography! Danny Jarabek and Cameron Ritter join Ben and Ethan in the very first A24 Collaborative Draft (not limited to horror!) as they also discuss what works -- and what doesn't -- in 'Backrooms'. Which movies will make the top of the list? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro20:16 - 'Backrooms' Spolier-Free Review39:37 - Let's Draft!2:27:35 - The Team!TWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Date Movies Draft 02.06.2026 1h 43mMovies and dating culture go hand in hand... so what better way to find out the best date movies than to draft them? With new categories like "First Date", "Friend Date", "Dinner Afterwards", and MORE, the 'Dial M for Movies' podcast uo Kadija and Olivia join Ethan in a fun draft!0:00 - Intro16:39 - Let's Draft!1:26:37 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Star Wars Character Draft 26.05.2026 1h 42mThere are SO many characters in Star Wars, but which ones are the best? Or the coolest? Daniel Westheimer joins Ben and Ethan for a draft about Star Wars, its characters, and other cool Star Wars things (like vehicles and weapons!). Plus, a deranged "Hear Me Out" category in our first-ever 10-category draft! Who will win? Tune in to find out.0:00 - Intro11:23 - Mando & Gorgu "Review"22:59 - Let's Draft!1:30:51 - The Teams & Honorable Mentions1:37:32 - Our Star Wars RankingsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Space Movies Auction Draft 19.05.2026 2h 19mWith the first Star Wars movie in 7 years hitting theaters soon, we decided to take an early trip to visit space (and aliens) and partake in The Space Movies Auction Draft! Sophie Holsinger is BACK, and Jonathan Fujii and Danny Jarabek join Ethan in a draft that sparks WAY too many technical questions. Do alien movies count? Is 'Avatar' a space movie? Who will spend their money the best and put together the best team? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro23:49 - Let's Draft!2:12:52 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The 2020 Movie Draft 12.05.2026 2h 10m2020 was a weird year for movies, to say the least. The global pandemix forced theaters to close and the release strategy of nearly every movie to changes. But it was still a year of hidden gems and weird Oscars, as per usual. Danny Jarabek, Cameron Ritter, and first-time guest Daniel Westheimer join Ethan for The 2020 Movie Draft in which they dig deep to try to put together the best teams possible. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro25:58 - Let's Draft!2:00:30 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Anne Hathaway Collaborative Draft 05.05.2026 1h 50mAnne Hathaway is arguably one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now! With 2 movies already released in 2026, and 3 more to go, she is unstoppable. Sophia Ciminello and Ben Lawhorn join Ethan in an 11-movie Collaborative Draft to determine the best, coolest, and most important Anne Hathaway movies! Will people stick to their word and draft certain movies or will they backstab each other out of self-interest? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro8:57 - 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Review23:20 - Let's Draft!1:40:07 - The Team & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Musician Films Auction Draft 28.04.2026 2h 21m'Michael' is the latest biopic in a long string of musical biopic movies... but how does it stack up? Des and Bobbi Miller join Ethan to review 'Michael' before they draft Musician Films in an Auction Style Draft! Biopics, make-believe bands, and more all get bid on in competitive style while strategies (and people) are played! Who will put together the best team? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro4:34 - 'Michael' Review38:47 - Let's Draft2:11:33 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The 2002 Movie Draft 21.04.2026 2h 11mWhat's more fun than 4 friends who have greatly different movie attachments to the year 2002 linking up for a draft? Bobbi, Des, and Jacob all join Ethan for The 2002 Movie Draft in which hot takes fly, friendships are tested, and picks are stolen! Who can put together the best team? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro17:16 - Let's Draft!2:00:01 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The "Build-A-Movie" Draft 14.04.2026 1h 26mWith the recent success of Warner Bros., and the recent news that they will no longer exist in the future, it's only right that we decide just what would make the ultimate movie! Jonathan, Bobbi, and Ethan draft all new categories - including screenwriter, genre, and star - to create the perfect movie! Who makes the ultimate film? Listen for yourself and decide!0:00 - Intro16:15 - Let's Draft!1:18:01 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Zendaya/Robert Pattinson Collaborative Draft 07.04.2026 2h 14mZendaya and Robert Pattinson are arguably two of the most famous and successful movie stars in Hollywood right now... but what movies are their best? Des and Danny Jarabek join Ethan in a collaborative draft to try to determine that very thing! A short review of their latest film 'THE DRAMA' and then a drama-filled collab draft that will leave you speechless.0:00 - Intro8:57 - *Spoiler* 'The Drama' Review26:26 - Draft Prep/Franchise Rules41:28 - Let's Draft!2:08:10 - The Team & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The 2026 Summer Box Office Draft 31.03.2026 2h 1mThe summer box office is arguably one of the most important periods of the year for movies, and with it fast approaching, we decided to draft it! Ryan McQuade and first-time guest Meg join Ethan in a draft that starts strong and ends in a shocking fashion... just like how this summer at the box office might go! Tune in to find out who drafts the best team of summer box office movies!0:00 - Intro24:40 - Let's Draft!1:52:42 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The Film Bro Draft 24.03.2026 2h 30mFilm bro movies are a pivotal subgenre in the movie world. But which ones are the most Film Bro-y of them all? Kevin Mikos, Des, and Bobbi all join Ethan & Ben in a draft for the bros, well, film bros. Who will put together the team of the biggest, most important film bro movies? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro19:21 - Let's Draft!2:23:02 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
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The 21st Century Best Picture Winners Auction Draft 17.03.2026 2h 57mThe Academy hasn't always gotten the right Best Picture winner... so Danny Jarabek and Jonathan Fuji join Ethan to see how much money each Best Picture winner of the 21st century is really worth in The 21st Century Best Picture Winners Auction Draft! Is 'Parasite' still a good movie, what's up with Bradley Cooper's chase for the statue, big Oscar moments throughout history, and MORE! Who will win? Tune in to find out!0:00 - Intro25:44 - Let's Draft!2:50:00 - The Teams & Honorable MentionsTWITTER: https://x.com/draftmoviepodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviedraftpod
