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Reel Lives Podcast

by Tim Kirkman

#138 Film Interviews
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Welcome to Reel Lives, where we explore the intersection of cinema and the human experience. Unlike the typical "open mic" podcasts where a few guys just sit around and talk over each other, Reel Lives focuses on a single film to uncover the personal stories behind the screen—from superfans and psychologists to the very artists who brought the story to life. Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile or passionate about the psychology of film, Reel Lives reminds us how movies shape who we are and what we believe. It’s a look at how sitting in a dark theater with a bunch of strangers can make us feel more connected to ourselves and each other... one film at a time. Hosted by filmmaker Tim Kirkman. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Latest episodes

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LOCAL HERO: "We Have An Injured Rabbit Also"

Welcome to Reel Lives, where we explore the intersection of cinema and the human experience. Unlike the typical "open mic" podcasts where a few guys just sit around and t

Jun 29
29 min

THE COLOR PURPLE: "I'm Here"

A nurse who played a sister to Oprah Winfrey’s Sofia and an actor/massage therapist talk about the meaning of Steven Spielberg’s 1985 interpretation of Alice Walker’s nov

Jun 16
30 min

TENDER MERCIES: "I Don't Trust Happiness"

Academy Award-nominated actor Tess Harper, novelist and poet Silas House, and script supervisor/filmmaker Anne Rapp share their stories of TENDER MERCIES, the 1983 drama

Feb 24
29 min

LARS AND THE REAL GIRL: "Love is God in Action"

Academy Award nominated writer Nancy Oliver, musician Sean Alexander Bart, and psychologist Wendy Winograd tell personal stories about the 2007 film LARS AND THE REAL GIR

Feb 24
31 min

HAROLD AND MAUDE: "Go and Love Some More"

A middle school drama teacher, a mother with bipolar disorder, a Minneapolis filmmaker/author, a former Jehovah’s Witness and a psychologist tell personal stories about t

Feb 24
28 min

TRAILER: Reel Lives Podcast

Join host Tim Kirkman for Reel Lives, a podcast that explores the intersection of cinema and the human experience. Unlike the typical “open mic” podcasts where a few guys

Feb 15
2 min

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#138 ▼ 31 Film Interviews US

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Brilliant idea to match iconic films with personal memoir. Listeners will savor every episode.

L A Graham · Mar 2026

Really meaningful and fun to listen to how folks are impacted by these favorite films. Can’t wait for more episodes!

Tomerico74 · Mar 2026

Excellent idea for a podcast. Well executed and produced. Highly recommend for movie lovers and storytellers.

phxtay · Feb 2026

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