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We were having some audio issues this episode, so apologies in advance. We are quickly approaching the finale of X-Men '97, and the train is not stopping. This episode is a great lead up, dealing with powerful emotions and showing some great action. But we do get distracted by DC's Absolute power, MCU rumors, and the Fallout show. Hell hath no fury....
Continuing our rewatch of X-Men '97, we have a brief reprieve from the events of last episode. But that doesn't mean things are any better for the X-Men. This episode focuses on Storm and Professor X and their journeys surrounding the main events of the series. We get distracted by the new Supergirl movie, Pokémon conspiracy theories, and Agatha All Along. Class is in session.
We are at the half-way point of the season. This is where things get really interesting. We have a lot to cover this episode so we don't get too distracted. But we take a moment to get distracted by The Boys, OK KO, and Captain Planet and the Planeteers. Get the facial tissues ready, cuz this episode pulls at all of your emotions.
It's a 2-for-1 special for this episode. We look at the fourth episode of X-Men '97 which is split into 2 half-episodes: the light-hearted and nostalgic "Motendo" and the heavier "Lifedeath pt. 1". But we get distracted by Agent Venom, cookouts with Galactus, and the trailer for Venom 3. Choose your hero and get ready!
This episode we talk episode 3 of X-Men '97, or as we like to call it: the Clone Saga. Join us as we talk about 'My Adventures with Superman', the Deadpool popcorn bucket, and mutant registration. Hell hath no fury....
This episode we continue our journey through the new X-men animated series. This episode of the show is filed with great action, great monologues, and great Morphing. But we get distracted by John Cena in Dune, nerd wrestlers, and criminals in Metropolis. The Master of Magentism commands you to listen.
We are back, like Phoenix Jean Grey! And in this episode we talk about X-Men '97, the new animated show on Disney+. We dive into the first episode of the new series with Ruby-quartz glasses on and discuss this wonderful reboot.
In this episode we jump on the nostalgia train and head back to the late 80s and early 90s to revisit the Disney afternoon cartoon block of our childhood. From Gummi Bears to Hercules, we talk about the great Disney cartoons that oversaturated our TVs. But we do get distracted by Zeus, Lance Reddick, and James Franco and Jared Leto. Suck gas, evil-doers!
For this episode, we talk about whitewashing in media. We stick to more recent times (because the further you go back, the worse it gets), and pick out the numerous times in the last 20 years when casting choices made us scratch our heads. The list is so vast we barely have time to get distracted, but we still do by: Scott Adams, Puma Man, and Ultimate Invasion.
This episode we review the MCU movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It's sub-dimensional fun for the whole family. Find out how we feel about the kickoff for Phase 5 of the MCU. We stay on task this time, with the only distractions being Superman, Street Fighter, and Rush Hour 5. All hail the Conqueror!
For this episode, we wanted to talk about our experiences with Table Top Role-Playing Games, or TTRPG. We discuss our first time rolling the dice, and some of the best sessions we've had so far. Also, following the Super Bowl, we wanted to go over some of the great (and not-so-great) movie trailers we saw. Inevitably, we get distracted by the Pickard tv show, a Bojack Horseman sandwich, and "Did the Monopoly Man ever have a monocle?"
To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to focus on BIPOC in fantasy. There are great examples in more recent times, but the pickings were sparse in the 80s and 90s. We talk about some of the favorite characters that we grew up with, and how representation has grown in the last 20 years. We find ourselves getting distracted by James Gunn's DCEU, Pope Palpatine, and Frolicon. We are still waiting on justice for Ray Fisher.....
Season 3 is upon us! After a little break we are back with the good stuff. We spend this episode getting caught up on some of the things we missed while away. Topics include: Avatar 2, Manga and Anime, and Baldur's Gate 3. We also get distracted a lot by Zoe Saldana, Bullet Train, Theodore Rex, KOTOR, and Hallway Bryan. We never doubted you, Sam Worthington.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Marvel Studios latest movie and the last movie of Phase 4 for the MCU. Brittany Dent fills in for hosting duty for Bryan, and helps us unpack everything we saw on the big screen. We also talk about recent news and the possible future of the DCEU under the direction of James Gunn. We get distracted by Juicy Crab, Crunchy vs. Creamy Peanut Butter, and Kwanzaa Cake. Imperius Rex!
Welcome, chooms. In this episode we talk about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the animated series by Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red on Netflix. Spoilers: it's a good show. We talk about what we liked, and what we loved, and how much we want more. But we somehow manage to get distracted by Black Adam, Tiger Carlson, and Almost Human. Make sure to update your cyberware and bring plenty of eddies.
This episode we talk about the Marvel Studios show 'Ms. Marvel' on Disney+. Everything we like, and everything we don't, and how we feel it fits into the MCU as a whole. With so much to talk about, we still find time to get distracted. Some of our distractions are: the silver surfer in the MCU, the Champions, Rocky and Bullwinkle, the abandoned Batgirl movie, magic in the DC universe, and Hogwarts houses. Let the embiggening commence.
There was a bunch of good nerd news before this episode, so we dive right in and take time to unpack all the goodies. From DC to Marvel, and even anime, we talk about what's out now and what's coming. Eventually we get to our topic: our favorite horror videogames. We have some fun picks, so listen to find out if your favorite made our lists. We manage to stay on topic, and surprisingly have no distractions. Spooky season is in full effect!
This episode we are joined by Leairis Cross: Cosplayer, Artist, and fellow Blerd. We talk about her favorite cosplays, our favorite cosplays, tips for first-time cosplayers, and her graphic novel: RAIN. We also dive into the latest trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. With a lot to talk about, we still find ourselves getting distracted by: Maurice's Pot Pie, Disney's Racist Past, Finger Guns, and Black Panther 2 ice cream. Check out Leairis on Instagram at @leairis_artsy_stuff.
Double check your quirk, center your chakra, and power up beyond 9000 because this episode we are discussing our favorite music in anime. From openings, to closings, to full soundtracks, nothing is off limits. See if your favorite also makes our lists. Before that, we get a quick update on the mangas we are reading. We largely get distracted by the new Deadpool news, but also a possible reboot of The Mask and Homeboys in Outer Space.
After a small break, we're back and bring some great news from Disney's annual D23 conference. All the cool (and not cool) news about upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. But even with all this goodness, we still get distracted. Jedi masters, Brenden Fraser, ninja fights, and Starbucks Green Goblin pull us away from our main topic. The future looks bright for the big mouse.
This episode we look at videogames that we much better than they deserved to be. Whether it's the gameplay, or the graphics, or the premise, these games were very fun in the end despite not getting mainstream coverage. We also go down a Power Rangers rip-off rabbit hole. There is a lot of news about Ezra Miller and the fate of WB shows, so we get very distracted by Batman siblings, Riverdale, and Ples getting fired from the podcast. Bring back Gladius!
We have been off for the last few weeks, so this episode we are going to focus on San Diego Comic Con. A lot of good nerd news came out of the largest fantasy, sci-fi, and comics Convention in the United States, and we hit the highlights. But with all of this goodness, we get distracted by Keanu Reeves, the Manga Clock Strikers, and James T. Kirk. Come for the dumpster fire that is DCEU, stay for the top-tier gold that is the future of the MCU.
Apologies for Maurice's sound quality in advance. This episode we talk about Thor: Love and Thunder, the latest release from Marvel Studios in this episode. We give our impressions on movie and how it compares to the other Phase 4 movies. But before we get into that, we show our appreciation for the animated fan film: Legend: A Dragonball Tale. This animated short is a love letter to Dragonball Z and many animes from the 90s. The only distractions are a bit a MCU news, and us talking about pokem...
Everyone turn on your scouters, because this episode we are talking about the newest Dragonball Super movie: Dragonball Super: Super Hero! This movie finds the Z fighters facing off against Goku's old nemesis: The Red Ribbon Army. We chat about our favorite parts of the movie, and what this could mean for the franchise going forward. But we get distracted by Ezra Miller news, the new Madam Web movie, and the best Final Fantasy. We always take it over 9000.
We recorded this episode on Juneteenth, which also fell on Father's Day, and we had our good friend Brittany Dent back on the show. So of course we barely stay on topic. We focus our attention on the new projects from Avatar Studios, as well as the recently announced Game of Thrones sequel starring Jon Snow. But a few of the things that distract us include: Drake's New Album, DCEU's downward spiral, Apple TV, and the previously mentioned holidays of Juneteenth and Father's Day. Make to check out...
Break out your googly eyes, because this episode we talk about the studio A24 movie 'Everything, Everywhere, All At Once'. We explain what we like about this movie, why, and why you should go see it (or see it again if you have not yet). Distractions come in the forms of The Thunderbolts, Never-Ending Story, and Digimon. Come on, get happy.
This week we continue our journey down the path of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. We look at the cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios during the 90s. Join us in our nostalgia and relive some of your favorites. But sadly we get distracted by Living Single, James Bond Jr., Scott Summers' Open Marriage, Christina Ricci, and Jellystone. We will always remember the good times, Capitol Critters.
Now that we've had time to digest it, we take a look back at MCU's Moon Knight on Disney Plus. How does it hold up against the rest of the MCU shows so far? Well we will barely let you know. We are largely distracted by the new Gotham Knights TV show, our favorite Ray Liotta movies, Steven Universe, and Disney Princesses. Praise Khonshu!
On the heals of the news the The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is going to be a series on the CW, we put our own spin on the comic. We dream about what characters from lore we want to see come to life. We also reimagine the Banana Splits as an Adult Swim show. Distractions include Alex Mack vs. Allen Strange, Church's Chicken, the MCU Fantastic 4, and Josie and the Pussycats. Unfortunately, Sean Connery will not be part of the reboot.
This episode we are thoroughly disgusted by some of the worst movies adapted from videogames. We pick our #1 contenders for the bottom of the barrel (that we actually took the time to watch). But it has been a minute, so Maurice talks about some of the mangas he has been reading recently. We also get distracted by Godzilla Arcade Parks, Multi-versus, and Uwe Boll. Let us know what your top pick for worst videogame movie might be.
