A week of warm-up games are over and the Cricket World Cup has officially commenced. In this episode we talk through each of the warm up games as well as England's victorious and Pakistan's horrible horrible starts to the World Cup. We also look forward to the next week of games give our predictions. Timestamps: 1:52 - Warm-up Games 7:12 - England vs South Africa 10:50 - West Indies vs Pakistan 13:59 - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Prediction 15:13 - Australia vs Afghanistan Prediction 17:30 - South ...
Jun 01, 2019•29 min
Welcome to the first episode of a special series in which we will be talking everything Cricket World Cup 2019. This is will be a spin-off series to our usual Cognitive Recalibration show and will give us an opportunity to talk about one of our other passions, cricket. In this episode we are joined by cricket fanatic Kishore Kottampally and we talk through each country's chances at lifting the World Cup on July 14th. Timestamps: 2:15 - Afghanistan 8:56 - Australia 15:46 - Bangladesh 20:59 - Engl...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min
The highly anticipated final season of Game of Thrones is finally over and Team CogRecal have their say on how Season 8 panned out. Tarun is joined by returning guests and passionate Game of Thrones fans, Bhargava Cherukuri and Kireeti Chigurala to discuss everything GOT (full spoilers ahead!). Timestamps: (1:25) - Who Am I? (3:31) - General Thoughts on Season 8 (Spoiler Free) (11:31) - Spoiler Talk If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the fo...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 35
Sravan and Tarun are back after a brief hiatus with their review of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. They also talk about a couple of movies that they have watch so far this year namely Pet Sematary, Us, Curse of La Llorona (or Curse of the Weeping Woman) and Hellboy. Timestamps: (2:50) - Who Am I? (6:06) - Background and Development (6:56) - Spoiler Free Review (17:30) - Spoiler Talk (26:51) - Quick Reviews of Curse of La Llorona, Us, Pet Sematary and Hellboy. (31:12) - Who Am I Answer If you want t...
May 27, 2019•37 min•Ep. 34
We are well and truly in the Endgame now, so we are here with a full spoiler breakdown of Avengers Endgame. Our Avengers SuperCoach contestants, Bhaskar Cherukuri and Kireeti Chigurala join us again to talk everything about the movie. Timestamps: 1:00 - General Expectations and Feelings after watching the movie 9:00 - Thor 16:15 - Hawkeye/Ronin 22:25 - Black Widow 31:40 - Hulk 41:00 - Ironman 56:38 - Captain America 1:08:30 - Future Leader of Avengers 1:10:20 - Ant-man 1:15:00 - The final fight ...
Apr 29, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 33
We are in the Endgame now! Here is our Non-Spoiler review of Avengers Endgame, we talk through our feelings on the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole and what we felt after watching this epic finale. For those who have already seen the movie, our Spoiler Talk is coming soon! Timestamps: (1:00) - Spoiler Free Review (15:00) - Our 11 year experience with the MCU (31:30) - Who Am I If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Am...
Apr 26, 2019•34 min•Ep. 32
It's our first ever Avengers SuperCoach episode and we are joined by Bhaskar Cherukuri and Kireeti Chigurala to battle it out. Check out our Facebook page for the Avengers roster and play with your friends! We have a few predictions for Avengers Endgame before its release later this week. Timestamps: (2:25) - Rules of the game and team rosters (5:45) - Team Selection (15:00) - 1 v 1 Battle (29:30) - 2 v 2 Battle (46:45) - 3 v 3 Battle (1:22:25) - Endgame Predictions If you want to support this p...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 31
DC's latest "Shazam!" has arrived and the team are joined by special guest and Captain Marvel/Shazam fan Bhargava Cherukuri to talk everything related to the big red cheese. Timestamps: (1:45) Who Am I? (5:35) Shazam! Spoiler Free Review (26:25) Infinity Stone Rating (32:10) Shazam! Spoiler Talk and Easter Eggs (1:20:00) Who Am I Answer (1:23:30) Q&A with Bhargava If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliat...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 30
Captain Marvel is here and the team is back to talk everything from comics to Easter eggs. Special guest Bhaskar Cherukuri joins Sravan and Tarun as they unpack everything Captain Marvel and also talk about its implications on the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. Timestamps: 1:00 Who Am I? 2:20 Bhaskar's experience with Marvel and the MCU 4:10 Captain Marvel in comics 11:00 Captain Marvel Spoiler Free Review 57:40 Captain Marvel Spoiler Talk 1:23:05 Who Am I Answer 1:27:45 Q&A with Bhaskar I...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 29
In this episode we've come to you with 3 reviews. Tarun reviews the latest superhero Netflix show "Umbrella Academy". Then, in the lead up to Captain Marvel, Sravan talks about a movie that has a lot in common with next MCU flick (Spoilers: it's the movie 13 going on 30). He also reviews the latest addition to the dogverse franchise "A Dog's Way Home". Timestamps: (1:15) Who Am I (3:00) Umbrella Academy Spoiler Free Review (11:00) Umbrella Academy Spoiler Talk (28:20) 13 Going on 30 Spoiler Revi...
Mar 08, 2019•56 min•Ep. 28
This episode Tarun talks about Lego Movie 2 and Sravan joins to discuss his thoughts on the cyberpunk action film Alita Battle Angel. They also talk about the latest trailers and also quickly discuss the movies Instant Family and Creed 2. Let us know what you think of our new Infinity Stone rating system. Timestamps: (3:00) Lego Movie 2 Spoiler Free Review (19:40) Lego Movie 2 Spoiler Talk (24:35) Alita Battle Angel Spoiler Free Review (48:30) Alita Battle Angel Spoiler Talk (54:40) Instant Fami...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 27
In this episode we look back at 2018 and look forward to 2019. Sravan talks the box office stats for 2018 and Tarun outlines his best and worst of 2018. They talk about their most anticipated for 2019 and give their box office predictions for 2019. Timestamps: Box Office Statistics for 2018 1:15 Best of 2018 14:40 Worst of 2018 24:10 Most Anticipated of 2019 29:40 2019 Box Office Predictions 40:27 If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the foll...
Jan 25, 2019•48 min•Ep. 26
This episode we review the latest instalment in the Worlds of DC franchise, "Aquaman". Does it make a splash or sink without a trace, listen to find out. We also briefly talk about "Mary Poppins Returns" the sequel to the original 1964 musical fantasy film. Timestamps: Mary Poppins Returns 1:55 Aquaman Spoiler Free Review 6:30 Aquaman Spoiler Talk 25:00 If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https:...
Jan 22, 2019•49 min•Ep. 25
This week we have a double review episode for you. Tarun goes missing for the first half of the episode so Sravan talks about "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and Tarun then joins to review the latest instalment in the Transformers franchise "Bubblebee". Timestamps: Ralph Breaks the Internet Spoiler Free Review 0:50 Ralph Breaks the Internet Spoiler Talk 11:20 Bubblebee Spoiler Free Review 18:30 Bubblebee Spoiler Talk 50:00 If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for ...
Jan 12, 2019•56 min•Ep. 24
"Wait, so how many of us are there?" - Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse This episode we look at how multiple dimensions collide in "Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse". We also talk about the long-awaited first trailer to Avengers 4 or Avengers Endgame. If you enjoy our content please give us a subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn....
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 23
In anticipation for Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse we have a chat about the fan favourite TV series "Spectacular Spider-Man". The show was aired between 2008 and 2009 and is considered by many as the most complete on-screen version of the webhead. NOTE: We talk full spoilers from the beginning of the episode so please do watch this amazing series and come back and listen to our thoughts. If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following op...
Dec 04, 2018•50 min•Ep. 22
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. In this episode we talk about the latest addition to the Wizarding World franchise, "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald". We are joined by special guest Bhargava Cherukuri and we discuss all the spoilers in detail including the shocking 3rd act reveals. The big question is "Has the Yates train derailed?" (listen to the ...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 21
In this episode we review the Netflix show "The Haunting of Hill House". We analyse everything from the hidden ghosts to other major spoilers. If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you don't ever miss an episode. Timestamps: Haunting of Hill House Review: Background and Development 4:50 Spoiler-free Review 8:00 Spoiler Talk 27:40 News: Avengers 4 Trailer and Title coming soon 1:04:05 Titans Update 1:04:58 Hawkeye Daughter in Avengers 4? 1:05:40 If you want to support this podcas...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 20
This week we review one of the biggest games of the year Spider-man on PlayStation 4. We are joined by special guest Kireeti Chigurala and we talk about everything from gameplay, story to potential sequels and spinoffs. We also talk about our thoughts on the Captain Marvel trailer and we even had time for a rant on the current state of the Harry Potter universe. Timestamps: Spider-man PS4 review: Background and Development 1:55 Spoiler Free Review 8:45 Spoiler Talk 40:20 Potential Sequels and Sp...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 19
We're back to review Sony's latest attempt to start a Spiderman cinematic universe. This time they are starting with an anti-hero in the form of "Venom". Listen to find out if this attempt was successful or not. Also, we announce the winner of our Infinity War Steelbook competition and also mention some honourable entries (refer to timestamps below to skip to announcement). If you enjoy our content be sure to subscribe so you don't ever miss an episode. Timestamps: Venom Review: Background and D...
Oct 27, 2018•57 min•Ep. 18
In this episode we are joined by a special guest Bhaskar Cherukuri to review the latest entry in the Conjuring Universe, "The Nun". Does it live up to the hype built by the previous entries, listen to find out! We also discuss the Captain Marvel set photos. If you enjoy our content please subscribe so you don't ever miss an episode. Timestamps: The Nun Review: Introduction 1:45 Conjuring Universe Timeline 5:35 Spoiler-Free Review 23:25 Conjuring Universe Rankings 52:20 Spoiler Talk 53:50 News: C...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 17
This episode we decided to do something different and talk about the latest sensation "Crazy Rich Asians". We are joined by Kavya, our guest for this episode and romcom expert. We also talk about "Mirai" a Japanese animated that we watched this week. As usual, we catch up on the latest comic book movie news. If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode. Time Stamps: Crazy Rich Asians Review: Non-Spoiler Review 1:36 Spoiler Talk 26:30 News: Danny Boyle out of next Bond f...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
This episode we are discussing whether Jason Statham's latest action movie "The Meg" is hit or miss. As usual we talk the latest news in world of comic book movies. If you enjoy our content please subscribe to the podcast to get notified of our latest episodes. Time Stamps: The Meg Review: Non-Spoiler Review 2:36 Spoiler Talk 25:00 News: Cage Watch 52:55 Venom not R Rated 56:13 Spiderman Far From Home News 59:00 Silver and Black now two movies 1:04:30 Star Wars Resistance TV Show 1:05:55 Ruby Ro...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 15
"How many times has Hunt's government betrayed him, disavowed him, cast him aside? How long before a man like that has had enough?" - August Walker/Henry Cavill, Mission Impossible: Fallout, 2018 Ethan Hunt is back. We review the sixth movie in the Mission Impossible franchise, Mission Impossible: Fallout in this episode. If you enjoy our content, give us a subscribe and never miss another episode. Like our Facebook to keep track of upcoming episodes and any competitions and giveaways. Timestamp...
Aug 16, 2018•41 min•Ep. 14
We talk about all the big news that came out of San Diego Comic Con 2018 in this week's episode. If you enjoy our content, give us a subscribe so you'll never miss an episode. Like our Facebook page to keep track of what's coming up and potential competitions. Timestamps: Clone Wars is back 1:20 Iron Fist Season 2 Trailer 2:55 New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show 4:18 Young Justice: Outsiders Trailer 6:45 Titans Trailer 9:25 Aquaman Trailer 11:43 Shazam Trailer 15:06 Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of...
Aug 16, 2018•55 min•Ep. 13
Does he make that jump? This week we talk about how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson scales new heights in our review of his latest film "Skyscraper". If you enjoy our content, give us a subscribe and like our Facebook page. Timestamps: Skyscraper Review (Spoiler Free) 0:35 Spoiler Talk 16:30 If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CReca...
Aug 04, 2018•36 min•Ep. 12
"Hold on, you gave her wings?" - Scott Lang, Ant-Man and the Wasp, 2018 This week's episode features our second guest, Bharadwaja Cherukuri, and we review the latest addition to the MCU in Ant-Man and the Wasp. Also, Nicholas Cage features a lot more in this episode than you might expect. If you enjoy our content, give us a subscribe and like our Facebook page. Timestamps: Nicholas Cage as Spiderman Noir in Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse 1:45 J.B. Smoove cast in Spiderman: Far From Home 6:08 Sa...
Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
The Drac Pack go on a cruise and we join them for the ride. See what we thought of Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation in this week's episode. If you enjoy our content, subscribe and follow us on Instagram (cognitiverecalibration), Twitter (@CRecalibration) and Facebook (Cognitive Recalibration). Timestamps: News Spiderman Far from Home 2:00 Morbius with Jared Leto 5:20 Doctor Strange 2 confirmed 7:37 Avengers 4 leaked promo art 9:00 Predator Trailer 9:58 Hotel Transylvania 3 Spoiler Free R...
Jul 23, 2018•32 min•Ep. 10
Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, we return to Isla Nublar. Does life find a way? Find out in our review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. We also have our weekly news round up and a discussion about My Kitchen Rules and Masterchef. If you enjoy our content, give us a subscribe and like our page on Facebook! Timestamps: Ninja Turtles Reboot 1:05 Creed 2 Trailer 3:03 Avengers 4 follows straight on from Ant-man and the Wasp 6:18 My Kitchen Rules vs Masterchef 9:2...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
"No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again." - Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible, The Incredibles, 2004 This week we have our very first guest on the podcast, with Kishore Kottampally joining us to take a look at what our favourite superhero family have been up to in Incredibles 2. We also have our weekly round up of news which includes an interesting segment about Henry Cavill hitting the gym. Timestamps: 1:30 - Spiderman PS4 footage 4:00 - Aquaman Trail...
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 8
