Punch-Drunk Love: Anxiety, Affection, & 12,150 Pudding Cups — with Tristan & Morgan

Punch-Drunk Love: Anxiety, Affection, & 12,150 Pudding Cups — with Tristan & Morgan

On this episode of Reel Love, Ronnie K. & Sidekick J. dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love—a film that turns rage, romance, and pudding into something strangely beautiful. They’re joined by real-life couple Tristan Wheeler & Morgan Bocknek to unpack one of the most chaotic love stories ever put on screen. It’s got harmoniums, phone scams, and Adam Sandler at his best. Featuring: Ronnie K. – Film producer, psychotherapist in training, & host of Reel Love J. – 🤫 Ronnie K.’s trusty sidekick Tristan Wheeler – Toronto filmmaker whose upcoming feature, Toronto Apartment, is set to release in 2025. His short film, I’m Sorry Cody [https://letterboxd.com/film/im-sorry-cody/], screened before the premiere of J.’s feature film, Ghost Camera [https://letterboxd.com/film/ghost-camera/], in 2024.  Morgan Bocknek – Investigative journalist with The Toronto Star Follow Reel Love – https://www.instagram.com/reellovepod [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=05%7C02%7C%7C5390b3cda05547539ce208dd9fbb6b0b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842349487955149%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&reserved=0&sdata=QRmus6bGVdHKbghvKwEjugqnR%2BVQxoqiMvVmKLoHw%2BU%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freellovepod] Follow Tristan – https://www.instagram.com/tbonewheelerofficial?igsh=MXNoNm5vMnI3cTZvMg== [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=05%7C02%7C%7C5390b3cda05547539ce208dd9fbb6b0b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842349487982510%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&reserved=0&sdata=Lar7oLQ9LTObIKOu1KNU2chNEqtUhRmFUzzpGoNh82w%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftbonewheelerofficial%3Figsh%3DMXNoNm5vMnI3cTZvMg%3D%3D] Follow Morgan – https://www.instagram.com/morganbocknek?igsh=MWFreDVkZTB0ZXpqNw== [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=05%7C02%7C%7C5390b3cda05547539ce208dd9fbb6b0b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842349487993409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&reserved=0&sdata=QjxLD6oLJI3Z3C8Tv3WEzoGaQAscMxh6EglK%2FWtJWIc%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmorganbocknek%3Figsh%3DMWFreDVkZTB0ZXpqNw%3D%3D] Follow Toronto Apartment – https://www.instagram.com/toronto.apartment?igsh=MWV4bnJ1ZDNnZ3BuNw== [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=05%7C02%7C%7C5390b3cda05547539ce208dd9fbb6b0b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842349488007017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&reserved=0&sdata=%2FHzsTbZulLsoenBJD%2F3bsnD09aT4d%2B373nFnxkOgLvA%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftoronto.apartment%3Figsh%3DMWV4bnJ1ZDNnZ3BuNw%3D%3D] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=05%7C02%7C%7C5390b3cda05547539ce208dd9fbb6b0b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842349488022828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&reserved=0&sdata=tz32HeuB7NsONRmwH%2BDAX0wyrRyEkOxtZ37CUW9j%2FxI%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fredcircle.com%2Freel-love%2Fdonations] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations [https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations]

The Wedding Singer: Love Stinks… or Does It? — with Emily & Perry

On this episode of Reel Love, Ronnie K. and Sidekick J. are joined by real-life couple Emily & Perry to celebrate The Wedding Singer. They talk 80s nostalgia, wedding gossip, takeout pizza, messy love stories, and why every groom needs a little Steve Buscemi energy at the altar. Featuring: Ronnie K. - Film producer, psychotherapist in training, & host of Reel Love J. - 🤫 Ronnie K.'s trusty sidekick Emily Gagne - Film programmer & Co-host of We Really Like Her at the Revue Cinema, Marketing manager at Hollywood Suite, and Shorts Programmer at Gimli International Film Festival. Perry Jackson - Cinephile, Podcaster, and the newest employee of Toronto’s own Bay Street Video! Follow Reel Love - https://www.instagram.com/reellovepod?igsh=MWMxdWlvYnJpd2VqMg== [https://www.instagram.com/reellovepod?igsh=MWMxdWlvYnJpd2VqMg%3D%3D] Follow Emily - https://www.instagram.com/ladygagagne?igsh=MWh2ajV2NDd4YnRpcA== [https://www.instagram.com/ladygagagne?igsh=MWh2ajV2NDd4YnRpcA%3D%3D] Follow Perry - https://www.instagram.com/prryjcksn?igsh=dmEwOHpzb3E1d2l2 [https://www.instagram.com/prryjcksn?igsh=dmEwOHpzb3E1d2l2] Follow We Really Like Her - https://www.instagram.com/wereallylikeher?igsh=bXo3dzRzeTJpOWw5 [https://www.instagram.com/wereallylikeher?igsh=bXo3dzRzeTJpOWw5] Follow Perry's Podcast "Is Pepsi Okay?" - https://www.instagram.com/ispepsiokay_pod?igsh=NTU5em1idWhyM2hm [https://www.instagram.com/ispepsiokay_pod?igsh=NTU5em1idWhyM2hm] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations [https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations]

50 First Dates: Memory, Love, & Starting Over — with Justin & Aviva

On the very first episode of Reel Love, Ronnie K. and Sidekick J. sit down with real-life couple Justin & Aviva to unpack 50 First Dates. They talk first dates, memory loss, dreams, Adam Sandler, and even a little David Lynch. Featuring: Ronnie K. - Film producer, psychotherapist in training, & host of Reel Love  J. - 🤫 Ronnie K.'s trusty sidekick Aviva Davis - Graphic designer, illustrator, & genius behind the cover art for Reel Love  Justin Diezmo - Filmmaker & creator of an acclaimed short film Laundry Day [https://letterboxd.com/film/laundry-day-2/]  Follow Reel Love - https://www.instagram.com/reellovepod?igsh=MmlkMGlzcW9iMm1q&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/reellovepod?igsh=MmlkMGlzcW9iMm1q&utm_source=qr] Follow Aviva - https://www.instagram.com/aviva_final.ai?igsh=NzZ6bGRoZXR6cWlm [https://www.instagram.com/aviva_final.ai?igsh=NzZ6bGRoZXR6cWlm] Follow Justin - https://www.instagram.com/justindiezmo?igsh=MmN0ejZwNjRraTU4 [https://www.instagram.com/justindiezmo?igsh=MmN0ejZwNjRraTU4] Watch Laundry Day: https://vimeo.com/733786941/e4946c0418?fbclid=IwY2xjawJbnalleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUlNuf-pF_MGoJycmssq5B2JKwCaSQa40DP71q3ip3kc8DqO3JuxluQRVw_aem_pf-7BfYZ2Rs3g0nwOH-PFQ [https://vimeo.com/733786941/e4946c0418?fbclid=IwY2xjawJbnalleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUlNuf-pF_MGoJycmssq5B2JKwCaSQa40DP71q3ip3kc8DqO3JuxluQRVw_aem_pf-7BfYZ2Rs3g0nwOH-PFQ] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations [https://redcircle.com/reel-love/donations]