An atrocity years in the making; a speech for all time; a desperate machine begins to consume itself; a disease spreads, and a rebellion demanding everything from everyone. Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as they do their best to make sense of the cataclysmic final two arcs of Andor. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Andor (Main Theme)" by Nicholas Britell...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 177
This is all getting to be far too much. With calamity on the horizon, rebellion is becoming costlier by the day. Join Alyssa and Daniel as they continue the Tauntauns' exploration of Andor Season 2. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Andor (Main Theme" by Nicholas Britell
May 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 176
A rebellion comprised of both every day people and absolute morons, a wedding to remember, a secret Space Nazi meeting, and the darkest Star Wars has ever dared to go. Join Daniel and Dino as they dig deep into the opening episodes of the thematically and aesthetically rich galaxy of Tony Gilroy's second season of Andor. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Andor (Main Theme" by Nicholas Britell...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 175
The culmination of Daredevil's television debut in the MCU is here, and the Tauntauns have you covered. From a fascinating exploration of mental health to a grotesque display of unchecked power, the final two episodes of the season offer up a wide array of clues about the future of Matt Murdock and his cohorts as they battle for the soul of the city, while desperately fighting for their own. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Daredevil: Born Again Main Theme" by John Paesano...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 174
The Tauntauns return to the chaotic streets of New York to continue their journey through Daredevil: Born Again. From parallel descents into a long-bubbling rage, to the heinous acts of a psychotic "Banksy", the next four chapters offer up some serious heat. Join us to discuss it all, won't you? Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Daredevil: Born Again Main Theme" by John Paesano...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 173
It's safe to say the Tauntauns feel born again after feasting on the first three episodes of the newly-revived Daredevil series. Does Matt Murdock's story still pack the same profound punch from his Netflix days? How does the vigilante's renewed rivalry with Wilson Fisk--and his criminal defense of a fellow hero-- further develop the murky concept of good people doing evil and bad people doing good? And what in the Law and Order is going on with episode three? Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as th...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 172
Gasp! The Tauntauns have emerged from hibernation just in time to tackle the newest offering from Marvel Studios. Does Sam Wilson's first big screen foray as the Star-Spangled Man stick the proverbial landing? What does this movie say about the state of Marvel? And is Captain America ready to lead a new crop of heroes into...a brave new universe? Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino to find out! Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Brave New World Main Title" by Laura Karpman...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 171
We know, alright? We know. The passage of time aside, the Tauntauns are excited to dive into the final three episodes of Agatha All Along and chart the path forward as the MCU kicks back into high gear. Join us, won't you? Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Agatha's Theme" by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 170
Our podcast is never late. Nor is it early. It arrives precisely when we mean it to. At long last, the Tauntauns cap off season two of The Rings of Power. Does the second season capture a "Tolkienian" essence? Which of the many storylines is the most compelling? Where can the series improve as it moves into a likely season three? Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino on an excursion through Middle Earth! Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "The Rings of Power Theme" by Howard Shore...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 169
Alyssa gives the Tauntauns a crash course on Ouija Boards, and Agatha All Along is also discussed. Suffice it to say, THINGS ARE HAPPENING NOW. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Agatha's Theme" by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 168
Getting wine-drunk on poison; facing an excruciating past; examining battle scars; Fleetwood Mac breaking a curse, and so much more. Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as they examine the next two episodes of Agatha All Along! Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Agatha's Theme" by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 167
It's officially Spooky Season around these parts. Agatha Harkness conjures herself to the forefront of the MCU, and unlike with WandaVision, Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino will be perfectly restrained with their weekly plot theories. Ha, we all know that's not true. Buckle up. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Agatha's Theme" by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas
Sep 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 166
Hide your kids. Hide your Entwives. Sauron is back! And so is Inside the Tauntaun: one podcast to rule them all. Alyssa and Daniel peel back the layers of the first half of season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and there is much to discuss. Join us in Middle-Earth. Won't you?
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 165
A team-up long dreamed of; impactful corpse desecration; violent nostalgia; Anchors and Nexuses; an army of Deadpools, and the Tauntauns' brains literally breaking trying to make sense of the state of the universe at the end of it all. Join us, won't you? Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "LFG" by Rob Simonsen
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 164
Alyssa and Daniel went to Comic-Con--and NEARLY got into Hall H--while Dino just pretends like he did. Marvel Studios capped off the annual San Diego Comic-Con with one of their infamous presentations and boy, they didn't disappoint. Join all three Tauntauns as they wade through the absolute deluge of multiverse-altering reveals, including our first real look at the Fantastic Four and the shocking identity of Marvel's supreme baddie. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "One Sho...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 163
In this exciting episode of Inside the Tauntaun, Daniel and Alyssa dive deep into episodes 7 and 8 of "The Acolyte." Join us as we unpack the lesbian force witches, the surprise villain Vernestra. sexy Siths swimming and that sneaky Darth Plagueis. Will we get a season 2? Get ready to immerse yourself in the dark and gayest (so far) corners of the Star Wars universe. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 162
What do you do when two sides of the Star Wars fandom are at odds? You call the Tauntauns, of course! Join Daniel and our special guest, Josey Montana McCoy, as they wade head-first into the turbulent "Acolyte" discourse. Has this show fundamentally changed our understanding of Star Wars lore? Are the Jedi truly the guardians of peace and justice? Will Daniel join the Sith just so for a chance to date Qimir? The Tauntauns attempt to answer these and many other questions. Join us, won't you? www....
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 161
What do you do when two sides of the Star Wars fandom are at odds? You call the Tauntauns, of course! Join Daniel and Dino as they wade head-first into the turbulent "Acolyte" discourse. Have the first three episodes of this show fundamentally changed our understanding of Star Wars lore? Are the Jedi truly the guardians of peace and justice? And what possible connections could exist between a coven of witches and the presumably extinct Sith? The Tauntauns attempt to answer these and many other q...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 160
The end has come for Clone Force 99, and Alyssa and Dino are here to ease your sorrow. Did the final season live up to its lofty promise? Is this the last we'll ever see of the Batch? And what of Omega's latent force potential? Join the Tauntauns as they unpack the final season of The Bad Batch! Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "I Am Ready" by Kevin Kiner
May 10, 2024•57 min•Ep. 159
May the Fourth be with You and Happy Revenge of the Sixth to all who celebrate! The Tauntauns have returned from hibernation to dive into the latest animated offering from Lucasfilm, with a decidedly nefarious focus. What do the previously unfinished stories of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee reveal about the nature of good and evil? And what do they portend for the future of Star Wars? Well, Daniel and Dino attempt to answer these very questions. Join us, won't you? Follow us: https://linktr.e...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 158
The spice must flow, and rest assured, the Tauntauns have got some spice this week! How does Dune: Part Two hold up against its much-lauded predecessor? Has Denis Villeneuve created a faithful adaptation? And how do Paul Atreidies--and several other key characters--subvert our expectations in a seemingly straightforward hero's journey? Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as they deliver the 'Kwisatz Haderach' of Dune recap episodes. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Only I Will Re...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 157
The Tauntauns are back in a galaxy far, far away to welcome the arrival of the final season of the Bad Batch! In this episode, Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino dig deep into Force lore to better understand the Emperor's sinister machinations. Just how deep does 'Project Necromancer' go, and who knows about it? How will Omega's surprising revelation affect our understanding of other characters in the galaxy? And how does the 'found family' concept continue to present itself in Star Wars? Tune in to have ...
Feb 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 156
Join Daniel and Alyssa in breaking down the first in the Disney+/Marvel Spotlight series, Echo. Be part of a detailed discussion on the complexities of generational power, trauma, and the unique narrative driven by the first deaf superhero in mainstream media. Was the Fisk/Maya relationship believable? Does this version of King Pin match the Netlix Daredevil series? Innovations in filming techniques introduced by lead actor, Alaqua Cox, highlights the show's dedication to inclusivity and authent...
Feb 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 155
Join Alyssa and Daniel as they discuss the second season of the Disney+/Marvel series, "What If...?". How did this season compare to season 1? Are Natasha and Captain Carter in love? Will Kahhori join the MCU in live action form? Climb inside!
Feb 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 154
Happy New Year *yes, it's February, we know, shut up* from the Tauntauns! After a two-month hiatus, Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino return to get you all caught up on the comings and goings in our favorite galaxy far, far away! However, you should be warned. This episode IS designed to make men uncomfortable. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Binary Sunset" by John Williams...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 153
You finally did it, didn't you, Andrew Lloyd Webber? The Tauntauns review and discuss the Marvels. Join us, won't you? Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast "Higher, Further, Faster, Together" by Laura Karpman
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 152
Finding a throne; the nature of power; oversight versus free will; multiversal anarchy; and doing right by your friends. Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as they decide if Loki did indeed find his 'Glorious Purpose' after all. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast Loki score by Natalie Holt
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 151
Join us Inside the Tauntaun this week as Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino break down the madness and brilliance of the last two episodes of Loki. Did someone Ctrl Alt Del the TVA? Are these variants the same variants we know and love? How in the multiverse of madness will they wrap up this show in one more episode?? Let's dig in and discuss... Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast Loki score by Natalie Holt...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 150
A pending universal disaster; a lovestruck AI; and a race to gain influence over an eccentrically brilliant variant. Join the Tauntauns as they dive into the third--and most intriguing--episode of Loki! Follow us: https://linktr.ee/InsideTheTauntaunPodcast Loki score by Natalie Holt
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 149
Join Alyssa and Daniel as we dive into this brand new season of Loki. Today we are discussing, breaking down, and reviewing the first two episodes: Ouroboros and Breaking Brad. We got a lot of details to prune so let's get into it...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 148
