616 SPECIAL: Transformers Part 1
Join us as we go through the Michael Bayverse, ranking the highs and lows of all seven Transformers movies!
Aug 09, 2023•33 min
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Good News Everyone...
The Spider-Verse has been put on hold indefinitely with the writer and actor strikes going on, will we ever get to see this epic conclusion? Donald Glover is strapping on the cape once again! He and his brother are co-writing a new Lando Calrissian series for Disney+. And it's back baby! Futurama has found a new home on Hulu and is starting it's latest season off strong.
Jul 31, 2023•32 min
Battle Cat is not Battle Beast
After a little hiatus were back with a vengeance! Some people said we're never going to see a blockbuster summer again, but surprisingly thanks to Barbenheimer the nay sayers have been proven wrong. Blue Beetle is only expecting to make between $12 million and $17 million, is the new slate of the DCU in trouble before it even starts?
Jul 24, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Emma Frost is dressed like a bride, Tony Stark is dressed like a bro
Our resident Huge Fan got a special audience with a huge creator in comics, Robert Kirkman! Be sure to pick up the new Void Rivals comic book to get in on the ground floor of the Energon Wars. And no surprise to anyone, The Flash flopped bringing a sad end to a favorite franchise. Netflix has been dropping teasers left and right for their new slate of shows, which one are you looking forward to the most?
Jun 19, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Copycat Heroes
The Multiverse is bursting at the seems on this week's episode! Not only are we talking Across the Spider-Verse and all the hundreds of Spider-People to hold the mantle. But on the other side of the coin we talk about the dwindling reviews for The Flash movie. There's even some discourse in their own camp with Stephen Amell taking shots at the franchise and studio.
Jun 12, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Crash and Burn
Into the Spider-Verse is already being hailed as the "greatest Spider-Man movie" of all time! it's true there seems to be a Spider-Man for everyone but does quantity mean more than quality? And no surprise to anyone, the Starcruiser hotel at Disney World has gone belly up. How did Disney expect to keep a sustainable business with outrageous prices, and can Eugene come up with a new business model to save the hotel? Tune in to this long awaited episode to find out!
May 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
616 Special: BUILDING THE BATMAN
In this 616 SPECIAL we breakdown the Bat! As in breaking down what makes Batman and Bruce Wayne so great. Whether you're a fan of Batfleck or Val Kilmer, every iteration of the Dark Knight has brought something new and memorable to the table and Batman mythos. Who has the best ride? What is the best Bat-Gadget? All this and more is discussed and debated in this cinematic journey.
May 10, 2023•49 min
Adam Driver: Mr. Good Enough
The final chapter of the Guardians of the Galaxy has premiered and it was….okay. Also it’s looking like Adam Driver is going from the First Order to the Fantastic Four! It’s a MARVELous episode this week True Believers, nuff said.
May 08, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
616 Special: MAY THE 4TH
Happy Star Wars Day to one and all! Whether you celebrate Wookie Life Day or observe the Eye of Aldhani, all Star Wars fans can agree that May the 4th is the most holy of all days. In this special we're talking key moments in our Star Wars upbringings, how the franchise has permeated and change not only the landscape of pop culture but also society. And we have some fun listing our favorite Star Wars video games, as well as make a strong case for a Cal Kestis movie, film, cartoon, anything! Just...
May 04, 2023•38 min
Margot Robbie is robbing us of Susan Storm
Fantastic new and some underwhelming news from the MCU. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is dropping this week and by the looks of the new trailers it is brilliant and heart wrenching…but is Adam Warlock really needed? Also Margot Robbie has been offered the role of Sue Storm, if we’re going off appearances she definitely has the making of Marvel’s First Lady. The Flash is speeding to theaters soon, we can all finally take our medicine and start to move on and put the Snyderverse to rest.
May 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Go! Go! Godzilla Crossover!
Thanks to the regenerating degenerate Deadpool, some old friends and new ones are coming back. Vanessa and Colossus are returning along with Hugh Jackman in Deadpool 3. Harry Potter fans aren't sure how to feel about the new show coming to a "new" streaming service. Speaking of streaming an old reliable is bringing us a new Power Rangers Special, it's also bringing us Rangers from all generations to fight an old villain. With this new special could Netflix revive the old spark that made Power Ra...
Apr 18, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Star Wars Celebration Recap
Another con has come and gone, and we're highlighting some of the big announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2023! They dropped the Ahsoka trailer and it's looking more like a teaser for Rebels: Live Action. Somehow Rey Skywalker returned...and this time she is bringing in a new generation of Jedi with her.
Apr 11, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Nick Fury Agent of Eh...
This week starts off strong with the 1st trailer for Blue Beetle! And this is just the hit that the DC film franchise needs, it's got everything you could want a plucky teen superhero, video game callbacks, and George Lopez! We didn't just get one awesome trailer, we also got a new teaser for Secret Invasion...I guess they're keeping the story a secret too because we still don't know what's happening. And what's the deal with Emilia Clarke?!
Apr 04, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ahmed is the Best Jedi
Kang's Dynasty may be over before it even has a chance to start. Johnathan Majors has been arrested for allegedly assaulting someone, what could this mean for his future at Disney and Marvel's plan for this latest Phase? We had a very special guest star in the latest episode of The Mandalorian, not only did we get to see how Grogu survived Order 66, but we got to meet the Jedi who saved him...Kelleran Beq AKA Jar Jar Binks AKA Ahmed Best! It's a remediation story for the ages. Finally we wrap it...
Mar 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Superman, Spider-Man, Shazam...Oh my!
Believe it or not Shazam 2 over promised and under delivered at the box office opening weekend, getting horrible reviews from critics but fans left loving it. James Gunn took to social media baring his soul and hope for his new Superman: Legacy film. Another trending topic in pop culture this week is a sort of "What If" story saying that Peter Parker would have the perfect life if he never became the Wall Crawler of New York, we debate if the multiverse would be better off without Spider-Man and...
Mar 20, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Introducing Colin Farrell as Tony Soprano
It's been a full week of casting! We've got some Daredevil alumni from the Netflix series returning to the new Born Again show on Disney+, meanwhile others are being left out and fans are ready to riot. Clancy Brown has been added to the cast of the Matt Reeves Penguin series for HBO Max as Salvatore Maroni. Which leads us to the pit falls of Gotham and how it's left an opening for the Penguin to soar. And a surprisingly funny SNL skit has us fan casting Jenna Ortega as one of the X-Men's most b...
Mar 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Splish Splash, Pedro Pascal takes a bath
It's Mando Monday! Season 3 dropped on Disney+ and we are left wondering where these new side quests will lead our dynamic duo and furthering their quest to Mandalore. We also discuss some new and familiar faces that pop up as well as break down the timeline of events from season one to the present. And it's looking like Funko is going the way of Beanie Babies...Funko is trashing over $30 million worth of toys and collectibles in landfills.
Mar 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Who's your Space Daddy?
Given the choice would you rather want Mark Hamill or Pedro Pascal as your dad? Burt Kreischer casts the Jedi master himself as his disapproving father in The Machine. It was Agatha getting a spin-off, but maybe not for long. Marvel looks like it's delaying all projects not directly connected to the Kang Dynasty indefinitely. And reviews for Aquaman 2 are smelling like low tide, early screeners saying the film stinks and post production edits are underway.
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Kang Came and Conquered
This episode is dedicated to bringing you a spoiler free recap and review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We talk and gush over the greatness that is Johnathan Majors and his portrayal of the Conqueror of the MCU. And have you had your fill of Marvel content? The buffet maybe closing, Disney is delaying The Marvels and should they follow suit with some of their other movies and shows…we discuss this and more in this week’s Monday Wrap Up!
Feb 20, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We are Hems-Worthy
Heads up Variants! We are coming in hot and heavy breaking down every moment, character, and costume seen in the latest trailer for The Flash. Are you feeling Marvel Fatigue? If so just know...you're not alone, we discuss our thoughts on the MCU putting the Guardians of the Galaxy out to pasture when they've already closed the book on so many other classic Marvel Heroes.
Feb 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tom Brady Booster Club
Sorry for the delay this week but we hope it's worth the wait! This week we unpack and breakdown every announcement that James Gunn has made for his new DCEU. We're dropping some hot takes and cold theories on who could be the next Man of Steel in what seems like a Smallville continuation. We discuss some of our cult favorite heroes finally getting their chance in the spotlight along with some heroes that even bewilder us. And everyone has been debating who should Dave Bautista be casted as in t...
Feb 08, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Going Gaga for Ghostbusters
Two of the longest running DC streaming shows have sadly come to an end...and this time it's not because of James Gunn. The latest Shazam trailer shows us the highs and lows of the film, so why would we pay money to see them in the theater? And finally we wrap this Monday with an announcement that will have fans cheering from beyond the grave.
Jan 30, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Pedro Pascal is my Daddy
The hits just keep coming! In the same week we get a trailer and a teaser for The Mandalorian season 3 and the hit Amazon Prime series Invincible...kind of. We also discuss a solemn topic, after his years of service as the voice behind the madman...Mark Hamill is retiring from his role as The Joker.
Jan 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
616 Special: COMIC CONVENTIONS
In this special BONUS episode our co-host and Huge Fan talks of his tales at a local comic and toy show and the guys also discuss convention highs, lows, and everything about the con experience nowadays.
Jan 20, 2023•23 min
Marvel Mania!
This week we dive into the Quantum Realm and discuss the new Antman trailer, then a rumor running around about casting for Marvel's 1st family sparks a lively debate. Finally, we cap it off by fan-casting Giancarlo Esposito in his first heroic role.
Jan 16, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
DCEU Rebirth
In our rebirth episode we discuss all things DC and what their future film slate might look like with James Gunn's new regime change. As well as discuss our closing thoughts on the highs and lows of media in 2022
Jan 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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