Episodes

  • REELly Unserious
    Feb 20 2026

    After a brief hiatus (because life does, in fact, be lifing), Chris and Tristan are back. They run through what they’ve been watching, recap the Grammys they mostly caught, and break down this year’s Oscar nominations — plus a few predictions they fully intend to defend.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 2025's Highest 2 Lowest
    Jan 15 2026

    Tristan and Chris take stock of 2025 in film and television, breaking down the year’s best and worst releases. From cultural standouts to notable misfires, they unpack which projects defined the year—and which ones failed to live up to the hype.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • And The Nominees Are...
    Jan 15 2026

    The Golden Globe nominations have landed. Chris and Tristan dig into the biggest surprises, the inevitable front-runners, and the snubs taking over Threads and social feeds everywhere. From film to television, they unpack what feels awards-season–correct—and where the Globes may have missed the mark.

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    59 mins
  • All's Fair in Film and TV
    Dec 17 2025

    Chris and Tristan are catching up on everything—from being outside to globetrotting and what's kept them glued to the screen. They're breaking down this year's Grammy nominations before diving into Ryan Murphy's All's Fair, unpacking the powerhouse cast, his signature storytelling, and whether the legal drama delivers and where it doesn't. Bold opinions, honest reactions, and the unfiltered commentary you're here for.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • One Girlfriend After Another
    Nov 28 2025

    Chris and Tristan are celebrating 25 years of Girlfriends—the show that owned primetime and made Mara Brock Akil a force in Hollywood—before diving headfirst into the controversy and powerful performances in One Battle After Another. From groundbreaking sitcoms to films that have everyone picking sides, they're unpacking authenticity, storytelling, and why representation still sparks the biggest debates.

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    2 hrs and 38 mins
  • We're REELy on Camera
    Oct 17 2025

    In the Season 2 premiere of Friends in Reel Life, Tristan and Chris return with their first-ever video episode. They dive into what they've been watching lately, give their take on the film Highest 2 Lowest, and react to the internet’s growing obsession with HIM. The conversation expands into questions around free speech in media, the changing role of late-night TV, and how the culture is shifting on and off screen. It’s a new season, a new format, and the same real talk.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Prelude to Season 2
    Sep 9 2025

    Chris and Tristan are back! Well kind of. Listen as they dive into their summer watches, share what’s been going on off-mic, and tease what’s coming in Season 2.

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 12: Sinners & Spoilers
    May 16 2025

    On yet another bonus episode of Friends in Reel Life, Tristan and Chris return with hot takes—some so spicy they might just get Chris canceled. They’re diving deep into their latest watchlist, breaking down what’s been grabbing their attention lately, including the much-discussed indie film Sinners.

    Expect bold opinions, unexpected detours, and the kind of commentary only these two can deliver.

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    1 hr and 15 mins