OD’ing on Movies
Come and see movies like you never have before… through the EYES of two movie-loving optometrists! No movie is off-limits as Drs. Jacobi Cleaver and Jacob Wilson dive into some of today’s most popular films, while also sprinkling in their expertise and insights on eye care as it pertains to the movie at hand. So whether you’re a movie fanatic, eye doctor, or both, Reel Eyes Podcast is the show for you!
Merv with Dr. Nadia Afkhami
Today we’re breaking down the movie Merv, where Zoey Deschanel plays a heartbroken optometrist! We’ve all been there, right?
Also, we have a VERY special guest this week on the pod… Dr. Nadia Afkhami! She’s one of the most recognizable faces in optometry, but did you know she was internet famous long before she ever even touched a slit lamp? Find out why (how it involves TAYLOR SWIFT), all on today’s episode of OD’ing On Movies!
ANACONDA!!! Season 2 Premiere with Jacob, Jacobi, and a Dead(?) Pig!
Sir Mix-a-lot would be proud of Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s newest comedy, and Drs Cleaver and Wilson are hyped for some of the eye POPPING optometry moments! Tune in now for season 2!
2025 Top 10 Movies!
Happy New Year!!! Join us for our last episode of 2025, where Drs. Cleaver and Wilson debate who has the better top 10 movie list from the past year. How does your list stack up?!
Going Blind with Dr. Patel
Merry Christmas! Join us this week as we break down a groundbreaking documentary, “Going Blind.” Dr. Patel, a renowned glaucoma specialist from Texas, joins us with important insights. Some have called glaucoma a thief in the night, because it initially has no symptoms. Don’t miss this one!
Bonus Episode #1. A Very Twilight Thanksgiving!
Surprise!!! In an all-new bonus series, Jacobi and Jacob tackle 2008’s mega hit, Twilight! And they do it with the help of Social Media Extraordinaire McKenzie Richardson and her best friend Jenny Aranda! You don’t want to miss this one. Do YOU have the skin of a killer??
One Battle After Another w/ Dr. Steven Soong and The Circle of Least Confusion
Jacobi and Jacob were joined by a very special guest for this weeks episode… Dr. Steven Soong! Steven actually joined the team for a movie in Boston, when we were all there for academy! Join us for some fun and to learn about Dr. Soong’s incredible optometry-focused clothing brand, The Circle of Least Confusion
9. ZombieCON Vol. 1
We have a SPECIAL treat this week. Erin Aine and Kyle Valle join us this week to talk about their instant cult-classic, ZombieCON Vol. 1.
You don’t want to miss this cosplaying, blood-spraying addition to the zombie genre. Plus, we get to learn how all the crazy eye-related special effects came to fruition. Don’t miss this week’s episode!
8. Bring Her Back - Happy Halloween!
Make sure all your lights are, and don’t forget to check under the bed! Our first SPOOKY episode of the season. Tune in for our review of this summer’s hit thriller, “Bring Her Back.” Happy Halloween!
7. Freakier Friday w/ Josh Reese
Josh Reese, optometry influencer extraordinaire, helps the guys break down Freakier Friday. Don’t miss!
6. Holland: Nicole Kidman, Contact Lenses stuck in the eye, and… murder
Dr. Wilson and Dr. Cleaver take a deep dive into Nicole Kidman’s latest film. Tag along as they answer the age old question… Can eye doctors be serial killers?
5. K-Pop Demon Hunters with Dr. Justin Kwan
K-Pop Demon Hunters? Dr. Kwan?? Nuff said.
4. Together: Vibes and STIs
Ever heard of a sexually transmitted infection IN the eye!? Now you have. With the help of the one and only Dr. Morgan Jones, this episode breaks down one of the most innovative horror movies of the year.
3. Fantastic Four: Posterior Keratoconus and Do We Really Need to Save That Baby?
The Honeymoon phase is over... Dr. Wilson and Dr. Cleaver finally disagreed on whether or not a movie was good. Tune in to see who's side you're on!
2. Superman and Solar Retinopathy
Ever wonder how exactly that laser vision Superman, AKA Clark Kent, works? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of Reel Eyes.
1. Sinners - Red Eyes for Bad Guys?
In this inaugural episode of the Reel Eyes Podcast, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Cleaver break down one of the most impactful movies of the 2020's - SINNERS. You don't want to miss this one, so come on in ;)