Reel High

The podcast, hosted by 22-year-old film fanatic Andon Ricci and his 20-year-old cousin Patrick Coyle, feels like hanging out with two best friends who can’t get enough of movies, music, and pop culture — all with a healthy dose of stoner humor. Andon, an autistic American with an encyclopedic knowledge of film history, especially horror slashers and superhero blockbusters, brings an infectious passion and deep-dive analysis to every conversation. He’s the guy who will passionately compare The Batman’s cinematography to ‘70s neo-noir thrillers before suddenly pivoting into a rant about why Hereditary should’ve won an Oscar. Patrick, on the other hand, is the laid-back metalhead cousin who balances Andon’s intense energy with a sharp wit and a soundtrack of heavy riffs constantly playing in his head. He might not have the same encyclopedic movie brain, but his unfiltered opinions, love for gory practical effects, and habit of comparing movie villains to metal album covers make for some hilarious and surprisingly insightful takes. Every episode is a mix of current pop culture headlines, deep movie talk, and random stoner tangents. One minute they’re breaking down the latest MCU casting rumors, the next they’re debating which slasher killer would win in a mosh pit, and somehow it always circles back to whether a certain actor “would’ve been perfect in a ‘90s metal-inspired vampire flick.” They’ll pause mid-conversation to hit a bong, burst into laughter over something completely unrelated, and then seamlessly dive back into serious discussions about box office trends or the resurgence of practical effects in modern horror. The show doesn’t just inform — it feels like a smoke-filled living room where movie posters line the walls, metal plays faintly in the background, and the conversations go wherever their hazy minds wander. If you’re looking for a podcast that blends genuine movie knowledge with unfiltered humor, metal music energy, and the kind of chaotic, comfortable vibe only two stoner cousins could pull off, Andon and Patrick’s show is exactly the ride you want. It’s part film school, part record store hangout, part late-night smoke session — and it’s always unpredictable in the best way.