Most shows have a preamble but this one really irks me. Instead of just launching into the game, we have to indulge in a lot of pre show “entertainment” that adds little to nothing. If this podcast just started the game right at the top, it would be a vast improvement. The game itself, been done before like on The Big Picture and Filmspotting but this one allows for guests to go on extended rants. Love the idea but sometimes the execution is sloppy depending on who is on and what the subject is. Has potential to be great but comes up short.

Screen Drafts proves again and again to be an excellent source of film analysis and banter. I’ve always been a lover of cinema, and Screen Drafts has alerted me to films I might never have found otherwise. I appreciate a long-form podcast, and oh boy, can some of these episodes go on and on. You won’t even realize you’ve been listening for 5 hours and there’s still 90 minutes to go in the Planet Hollywood Mega Draft! The guest GMs are diverse, often hilarious, and many have their own film podcasts as well. You are equally likely to be appalled at a hot take #ghostrider and thrilled when your #1 makes it to the top of a list. #2023mega

Do you like listening to tiresome people talk over each other in terrible zoom audio? Then this is the show for you!

The format of the serpentine-style drafting “game” is excellent. I love rules and there are plenty of them here. I’ve listened to some good episodes (Pixar, Best Actress films, Spielberg, etc.) and don’t mind the length. Ultimately, this podcast exists to affirm or challenge ones own opinions on films because the final list doesn’t really matter (Billy Wilder, Audrey Hepburn). The format of this game is excellent and should be lauded—what a great premise. Clay is the stronger commissioner because he has seen more films. Ryan has never seen anything but will promise to consider watching them maybe sure okay; his form of commentary is also just saying semi-big words that, together, mean absolutely nothing. Some GMs are charming (Drea Clark, Chris Feil, Wesley Morris, etc.) and some—most—are really obnoxious. I’ve decided to unsubscribe after the 2023 Mega Draft because the tension between GMs who take the draft seriously and the ones who don’t really highlighted how pointless the lists actually are. Also, I’m not too keen on how often the drafters skew white, male, and film bro. Basically, I’ve had enough.

If he’s listed in the show notes as a GM, save yourself 3 hours and just skip to the end— you’re guaranteed to find a list that makes absolutely no sense.

Like any good movie podcast this show will leave you inspired to watch/rewatch so many movies! It’s format is quite engaging and the constant carousel of GMs keeps things fresh and fun. Also, the shows approach to topics is great because they space out obvious great topics and sprinkle in some pretty niche topics as well to keep the show fun much longer. My only complaint with the podcast is the excessive judgments of yesterday’s films by todays societal standards. Change is good and acknowledgment is fine but the majority of listeners already know the context for when films were made. It’s frustrating when people deemed knowledgable enough to be a guest GM for a topic don’t seem to be able to discuss a movie with out bravely dunking on it for aging. Less retroactive indictments would be nice but overall it’s all coming from a good place and the show is always worth a listen. Quite fun for movie lovers!

Way too confusing.

There was a recent episode where Clay tried to move people along as if he isn’t the reason for the every episode’s bloat. Stop giving Adam B Vary 45 uninterrupted minutes to talk about a movie. Enough.

Jumped the shark with the Scorsese podcast. They get people to make controversial opinions for the sake of it and chose some people to speak on movies who clearly didn’t like them. Disappinting.

It really is great, lots of variety with guests and movies! I would just like to get into it before 30 minutes in almost every time.

A great movie podcast, even if they did leave Return of the Living Dead off the Zombies draft. And seriously, when are we going to see the play at home version at Targetmart?

Come for the discussion of interesting movies and personalities, stay for genuine concern about Clay Keller’s wellbeing.

Love this podcast! It’s so fun and frustrating at the same time! A great sign for a successful podcast is how much you talk to it as it streams… and I talk to this one all the time!😉

And I’m straight edge. The podcast is great thought. Love the debates and insights.

Love this podcast, just got into it a couple months ago, starting at the beginning. The episodes look long but once you start listening, you’ll relish when you see a long one coming because it’s all good content.

Don’t balk at the length, every episode is great. Pick something you’re interested in and then widen the aperture and before long you’ll be a regular listener!

Who knew drafting could be such a blast.

I love this pod because it introduces me to new films while stoking my nostalgia for old favorites I haven’t seen in awhile. You definitely don’t need to have seen the movies to enjoy; super drafts of favorite franchises are just as great as niche topics. Don’t be intimidated by long run times and please give it a shot!!

If you love movies this is the best podcast!

Loooove this podcast. It took awhile to understand the gameplay, but once I did I was fully on board. It is so exciting to see which films get left behind as each contestant sends in curveball after curveball. Each episode has a unique theme that helps limit recurring films. Honestly, themes where I tell myself “this list won’t have too much verity since it’ll have A, B, and C,” don’t have the usual suspects so I’m always on my toes. Wonderful game.

Of all the podcasts where one of the hosts has a trailer full of muscle builders, this one is the best

The concept is pretty clever until you run into those episodes where someone is dead set on showing how pretentious they can be by selecting some random deep cut at the cost of more obvious choices. Equally bad are the drafters who think they are clever by trying to sabotage the game for their own jollies. You just have to let some of it go for the fun trivia, solid movie reviews and the fun banter between Ryan and Clay. Lastly, just skip any draft with BRB as a drafter - you’ll thank me immensely for sparing you from an infinite amount of irritability.

The episodes are long, but the format is very engaging and they bring in great guests. The hosts (Clay & Ryan) and the more frequent guests have fun running bits, and I’m obsessed with the game itself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Copacetic Cinematic Collection Of Competitive Collaboration With Colorful Commentary!

I was instantly hooked on this show and will be very disappointed when I finally catch up on the backlog. I’m often frustrated by the rules and choices — only to realize I wouldn’t be so hooked if that wasn’t the case. But it makes it all the better when the drafters agree with my tastes!

There’s really nothing out there like Screen Drafts. That being said, like a rollercoaster it can be really great or really bad, and sometimes in the same show. Then, on certain episodes, you just want to get off the ride already, but you can’t. There are a few contrarian guests on Screen Drafts that make it almost unlistenable (BRB). You’ll know when you come across them. Aside from those episodes, this is a very fun, in-depth, silly, maddening, and at times insanely long (you can probably fast forward the first 20-25 minutes) podcast.

Screen Drafts has everything I love in one podcast. Movies, ranking movies and making lists, games with understandable rules and competition. It’s so much fun to listen to and this has been the only podcast that I’ve bought a Patreon subscription to. Great job Clay and Ryan!

This is def the podcast I didn’t know that I needed. Great hosts and panels! Very funny and informative with just the right amount of banter 😀 Highly recommended! Scroll through and pick something that grabs your interest and you’ll find yourself hooked!

The most fun you can have being furious.

This has become my favorite film podcast. It spends much more time exalting the films people love than slagging on the stuff they don’t like. And when there is a disagreement, it’s almost always fascinating to hear people hash it out.

Clay and Ryan are fantastic hosts. Love the show and look forward to it every week.

Screen Drafts is the absolute best. It’s like hanging out with your friends talking about movies, except your friends are some of the smartest, most passionate film experts on the planet. I started listening in summer 2022 and have been bingeing obsessively ever since. It’s become one of my top 3 podcasts, along with Blank Check and This Had Oscar Buzz. I even joined the Patreon! I’ve been exposed to so many new voices in filmmaking and film criticism thanks to this podcast. (New to me, at least). Drea Clark is a brilliant force of nature and I will listen to her talk about any topic. Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time and effort to making this engaging, creative, unpredictable show. It is a blessing.

Any podcast that delivers an entire month of Spielberg-centric content deserves at least 5 stars. Thank you, Clay and Ryan and your wonderful guest GMs!

One of the best podcasts out there. The chemistry between hosts and guests is impeccable leading to some really fun and interesting comments on film. Check it out for yourself! (If you aren’t already!)

The guests on this show are amazing and the drafts competitive and hysterical. A must for film lovers who also enjoy drafts and list making

I love Screen Drafts. It’s so much fun to listen to, even if i don’t now anything about the movies they talk about, i learn something every single episode. I feel like I’m listening to friends chat and recommend me movies to see! Clay also is a great commissioner, keeps things moving like a well-oiled machine no matter how chaotic it gets, and keeps me engaged. 10/10

The vibe here is good. Fan of the vibe.

By far my favorite film podcast. I am always entertained and always come away with a new movie to watch. The knowledge and passion of the guest GMs will have you question your own rankings. The great and wonderfully infuriating thing about Screen Drafts in the way the competitive collaborations always seem to resemble their subjects. Listen to a three part Westerns draft where GMs grapple with a vast expanse of choices and wind up in a quick draw showdown. Enjoy feeling attacked during Freddy versus Jason! The wild unmissable but never expected Nicholas Cage draft! All of these drafts are among my all time favorites. Thanks so much Clay and Ryan and all the GMs for the hours of entertainment.

Love the concept of this podcast. Love Ryan and Clay. Don’t even mind the long length of the episodes (Though some of the time could be filled better). However, some of the guest GM’s can be aggressive, obnoxious, egotistical, downright mean, and the worst kind of film snobs. There are a couple who are on far too often and one I cringe whenever I see their name on an episode. They take the game far too seriously and love to hear themselves speak and try to upset other GM’s and listeners with their picks. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but there’s a way to express that without saying everyone who feels differently is a moron. And doubt I am the only person who can’t stand the sound of their voice at this point. But episodes without him are usually wonderful.

Clay’s voice is really hard to listen to and he has commentary after every single person speaks. Makes it borderline unlistenable for me.

I’ve been listening to Clay and Ryan for well over a year now, catching up on ALL the top-notch back catalog, and I haven’t regretted a thing. Even the draft topics I know nothing about give me thoughtful conversations on a medium I love. I find myself yelling at my phone when the guest GMs pick the “wrong” film, but love the draft process. Can’t recommend this show enough!

I’ve discovered so many great new movies because of this fun and informative show. They let the passion of the guests come through. Even if the topic of a particular week isn’t something I am interested in, I always tune in because the banter is sure to be lively and smart.

If you want hardcore film nerds high giving themselves for glibly spitting in the face of perhaps obvious but undoubtedly deserving choices in favor of more obscure picks most “just wouldn’t understand”, this is the show for you! They had a John Waters list with no Pink Flamingos and an A24 horror list without Hereditary or Midsommar! I always start out enjoying the show and then am annoyed by the end, yet I keep listening albeit sporadically so the problem is me, I suppose.

Just started listening a few days ago and it’s thrilling. The concept is amazing, the GMs give great reasoning and analysis. Wonderful gamesmanship. So much fun and can be so brutal especially when it doesn’t go the way you think it will go. Definitely has made me write down films I haven’t seen. Huge recommend.

More appreciation for movies I’ve seen. Excellent “recommendations” for new movies to see. The advocacy approach opens up conversations you won’t see in neutral criticism takes.

Seriously?? Not even a passing mention of any of the IT movies on the Stephen king draft?? 🤦‍♂️

This podcast is way too long, especially when much of the time is spent arguing about rules, minutia and things unrelated to the topic. If you lose much of the peripheral nonsense this podcast could easily be one hour. Maybe other people have 2+ hours for one episode, but not me. That’s too bad, because I love the idea.

I just started listening and I really love this podcast! I notice some reviews say it is too long, but I don't think so-keep them lengthy. The thing I like the most is that I get suggestions for movies that I may not have otherwise considered.

This is just a massively entertaining podcast. I love all things cinema and film, and this show is so fun and enlightening. I look forward to each new release.

Hysterical, enlightening, and just a lot of fun to experience these rankings from wildly different perspectives. So glad they’ve turned the art of list-making into a game show of sorts and when there are disagreements, look out. You’ll be laughing or cringing but you’ll never not be entertained. You gotta love how unpretentious this show is all while making it intense, passionate, wild and often very funny. Sometimes you'll be in shock too at the choices and/or placement. Original concept done right.