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The Project Infinite Podcast

A Podcast Spanning The Ever Expanding Infinite Multiverse of Fandom. From movies, to TV, to comics, to the world of gaming, we have you covered at every corner with thoughts, opinions, commentary and a little bit of comedy too.

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154 - Superman: A History of Actors Who Wore the Cape

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! With Superman's triumphant return to theaters just weeks away, we dive deep into the fascinating evolution of the Man of Steel throughout his live-action history. From Kirk Alyn's pioneering portrayal in 1948 theatrical serials to the upcoming David Corenswet interpretation, we explore how each actor has shaped our cultural understanding of hope, heroism, and humanity through this iconic character. The journey reveals surprisi...

Jul 06, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 154

153 - Superman Previews, Mission Impossible, and The Last of Us Season 2

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! We have never been more back! After a little month-long hiatus, we’re back to talk two of the major TV and movie releases of the spring: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and The Last of Us Season 2! Before that, we break down why we think James Gunn’s Superman is positioned to dominate the summer! Thank you to everyone who continues to support and don’t forget to subscribe to download new episodes as they become availab...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 153

152 - Thunderbolts* Review: A Broken Team Faces Their Inner Demons

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! In a superhero landscape often dominated by world-ending threats and cosmic battles, Thunderbolts* emerges as something refreshingly different – a deeply human story about damaged individuals finding strength in their shared vulnerability. Jake Schreier's film assembles an unlikely team of super-soldiers, assassins, and outcasts, each carrying their own psychological wounds. Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, haunted by abandonmen...

May 09, 20252 hr 22 minEp. 152

151 - Recapping Daredevil Born Again, The Last of Us, and Marvel's Fantastic Future

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! On this week's episode, we talk the newest Fantastic Four trailer, Star Wars Celebration, and Ghost of Yotei. Our main course is a dissection of the first two episodes of The Last of Us Season 2, which begins with a devastating punch that proves HBO isn't afraid to embrace the game's most controversial moments. A character's shocking death in just the second episode sets a tone of unflinching commitment to the source material,...

May 01, 20252 hr 34 minEp. 151

150 - Revenge, Perspective, and the Cycle of Violence in The Last of Us Season 2

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! This week, it’s all things Last of Us. ITS ALSO EPISODE 150! We are here to provide our thoughts, predictions and opinions on Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series based on the critically acclaimed video game narrative. We talk cast, crew, characters and story. SPOILERS AHEAD for major plot points of Season 2 as we discuss the ties to the game. The boundary between savior and monster has never been thinner. In The Last o...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 44 minEp. 150

149 - The MCU's Bold New Era Begins With Avengers Doomsday

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! This week, we dive deep into Marvel Studios' dramatic Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal that sent shockwaves through the fandom. The star-studded announcement confirms Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom – alongside familiar faces like Chris Hemsworth's Thor and surprising additions including the original X-Men cast members. We dissect who made the cut and, perhaps more tellingly, who didn't. The absence of key p...

Apr 10, 20252 hr 9 minEp. 149

148 - Reimagining DC's Future: Dream Projects for the New Universe

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! The first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again have arrived, and we're breaking down everything that makes this revival special. Charlie Cox returns in spectacular form as Matt Murdock, bringing both emotional depth and physical prowess to a character caught between his two identities. This struggle between man and beast isn't unique to our hero—Wilson Fisk faces the same internal battle, creating a fascinating parallel betwe...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 49 minEp. 148

147 - Gene Hackman, The Oscars 2025 & Captain America: Brave New World

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! This week on the podcast we mourn the death and celebrate the life of the legendary Gene Hackman. We take time to dissect and discuss the Oscars before leading into our full, spoiler filled review of Captain America: Brave New World. We analyze how Sam Wilson steps up to the plate following the esteemed legacy of Steve Rogers. We unpack the nuanced performances around him, including standout contributions from Harrison Ford an...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 147

146 - Exploring Nostalgia and New Beginnings: Fantastic Four, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Captain America's Next Chapter

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! The Fantastic Four trailer has landed, and it's stirring up feelings of nostalgia and new beginnings. We share our thoughts on its retro-futurism vibe and speculate on how it might shape the superhero landscape. Meanwhile, the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer caught us off guard, and we're dissecting its potential impact on the franchise. We also take a moment to reflect on the Neil Gaiman controversy and how it affects our lov...

Feb 07, 20252 hr 7 minEp. 146

145 - Exploring the Future of Marvel and DC: Captain America 4, Lanterns TV Show, and Marvel Pitch Meeting!

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! This week, as we approach Captain America: Brave New World, we put on our creative baseball caps and bring pitches to the table for MCU TV shows and movies that we would want to make or see get made. Rob stays grounded and a little more street level, where as Court takes things COSMIC. Before that, we hit the latest Christopher Nolan casting, Lanterns news and we applaud the restraint of Jac Schaffer with the news that she dec...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 145

144 - Honoring David Lynch & Projecting 2025 TV Shows: Daredevil, Stranger Things & More

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! This week's episode focuses on the multitude of TV shows set to release in 2025, with highlights on "Daredevil: Born Again," "The Last of Us," and the future of the MCU with "Ironheart" and "Wonder Man." We also pay homage to the legendary filmmaker David Lynch and discuss how his work continues to influence modern storytelling. We muse on Lynch's unconventional creative journey and how he inspired countless filmmakers, provin...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 144

143 - Superhero Showdown 2025: Superman vs The Fantastic Four and Forecasting This Year in Movies

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! What if the battle for box office supremacy in 2025 could spark a cultural event on par with Barbenheimer? We explore the upcoming clash between the highly anticipated Superman and Fantastic Four films, examining their potential to redefine the superhero genre. We also dive into the strategic release dates of these cinematic giants and how their marketing strategies might play out. Join us as we ponder whether this showdown co...

Jan 11, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 143

142 - Superman Week! Celebrating The Superman Trailer & Tyler Hoechlin on Superman & Lois

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! Happy Holidays everyone! We took a little bit of time off for the holidays, but we are back and talking Superman this week! We discuss the Superman trailer brought by James Gunn and DC Studios that gave us out first look at the new Man of Steel played by David Corenswet. This episode also examines the emotional finale of Superman & Lois, featuring a focus on the themes of love, sacrifice, and the human heart of Superman. W...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 142

141 - Farewell to the Arrowverse: Reflecting on a Decade of Superheroes

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! As we bid farewell to the Arrowverse, it's hard not to reflect on the decade-long journey that's shaped the superhero television landscape. Remember when Oliver Queen first donned the hood, igniting a universe that gave us unforgettable characters like Barry Allen, Kara Danvers, and Sara Lance? Join us as we reminisce about the evolution of these shows, the groundbreaking crossovers, and the emotional story arcs that kept us t...

Dec 13, 20242 hr 10 minEp. 141

140 - From The Sands of Rome: Gladiator II Review & Discussion!

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! Happy Post Thanksgiving everyone! After a little break for the holiday, we are back this week with a review! Can a sequel ever truly live up to its iconic predecessor? Get ready for an epic discussion on the much-anticipated Gladiator sequel starring the legendary Denzel Washington. Did this legacy sequel live up to the original? Or did the specter of Russell Crowe loom as large as Maximus’s over Rome? Find out what we thought...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 140

139 - Dissecting "The Penguin" & Denzel Washington Entering the MCU

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! Two weeks in a row we are recapping a show that we weren’t sure we needed but after it ended, we loved the fact we got it. This week’s episode is recapping Max’s The Penguin series set in the Matt Reeves Batman Universe. We praise the star performances of Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti while lamenting the depths Matt Reeves and company went to solidify Oz as one of Gotham’s most heinous criminals. Before that we dissect a t...

Nov 15, 20242 hr 4 minEp. 139

138 - Unraveling The MARVEL & Mystery of "Agatha All Along"

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! What if the mysterious and enchanting Agatha Harkness never needed redemption to captivate our hearts? In the latest episode of the Project Infinite Podcast, we unravel the threads of "Agatha All Along," a series that masterfully dodges the typical redemption arc to keep Agatha intriguingly complex. We praise the writing genius of Jac Schaeffer and the standout performance of Kathryn Hahn, who together bring Agatha to life in ...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 59 minEp. 138

137 - Unraveling Blade's Delay & Unpacking What Went Wrong With Joker 2

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! We’re back this week with another movie review. It’s rare that we get a film that causes both of us to scratch our heads and try to piece together exactly what we saw, but WB and Todd Phillips gave us that in the form of Joker 2: Folie a Deux. Part musical, part courtroom drama, part repudiation of the first film by its director. This will go down as one of the most…interesting movie releases of the 21st century. We break down...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 137

136 - Celebrating Maggie Smith, Recapping News Across Fandom, Agatha & Penguin Thoughts

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! Big news week this week! There’s so much news that we didn’t even have a topic. We just took all the major news of the last week and a half or so and compiled it into some nice discussion. We started things off paying tribute to acting legend Maggie Smith before we dive into news surrounding Ghost of Yotei, Marvel news such as the Thunderbolts and all the DC news including Lanterns casting. We also briefly give our thoughts on...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 136

135 - Shogun Dominates The Emmy's & Marvel vs DC Fantasy Showdown

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! It’s VERSUS WEEK. What happens when you mix the exhilarating world of Marvel vs. Capcom with the dark, gritty universe of Injustice? Discover our dream Marvel vs. DC video game showdown and the epic battles we envision! We celebrate the return of the Marvel vs. Capcom fighting game collection and the community's efforts, especially Maximilian Dood, in reviving MVC2. We loosely argue about who’s team would win, but realisticall...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 135

134 - Revisiting The Genesis of Marvel on Disney Plus: WandaVision

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! What if initial skepticism could transform into excitement for a new Marvel series? Join us as we reminisce about our journey from doubting "Agatha All Along" to eagerly awaiting its premiere. We draw comparisons to our experiences with "Loki" and "WandaVision," and revisit the latter to celebrate its innovative storytelling and emotional depth. We offer a comprehensive analysis of the series, highlighting significant scenes, ...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 134

133 - Villains Turned Heroes: Why The Villain to Hero Trope is One of Media's Most Effective Arcs

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! What if your favorite villain decided to trade in their evil for a shot at heroism? On this episode of the Project Infinite Podcast, we share our thoughts on some of the most memorable villain-to-hero transformations across movies, TV shows, and video games. From Jaime Lannister to Darth Vader, we make the argument that villain to hero arcs, when done correctly, are some of the most compelling arcs in a writing toolkit. We spe...

Sep 08, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 133

132 - Assembling the Ultimate Avengers Team With An Avengers: Doomsday CHARACTER DRAFT

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! What if you had the power to assemble the ultimate Avengers team from the MCU roster? Buckle up as we embark on this thrilling adventure, inspired by a Screen Crush video, and set the stage with all the rules and stipulations to ensure a balanced selection. Court pitches the podcast an idea of an AVENGERS DRAFT. Using predetermined archetypes, we take all the current characters of the MCU and attempt to draft our best Avengers...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 129

131 - The Beau Demayo Controversy & The Boys Season 4 DEEP Dive

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! We’re going back a few weeks to finally catch up on some things to review. This week we finish up talking about Season 4 of The Boys after taking on the first three episodes in a separate pod. Did this season suffer from being too WOKE? We also talk some Gamescom news and we tackle the controversy surrounding the dismissal of Beau Demayo from the X-Men 97 project, expressing empathy for the victims while reflecting on the broa...

Aug 22, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 128

130 - Previewing 2025: HBO's Slate & D23 Recap!

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! We are back to our regularly scheduled programming this week without a guest as Court and I dissect all the announcements made at D23! From Star Wars, to Pixar, to of course Marvel Studios, we break down all the major announcements and trailers that we weren’t supposed to see but did. We also tackle some non-D23 related news up top including a surprising Kraven trailer. Timecodes are provided if you want to skip around to your...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 127

129 - Unpacking "House of the Dragon" Season Two: Key Moments and Character Arcs with a SPECIAL GUEST

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! It’s time to talk Thrones! With House of the Dragon Season 2 now behind us, we take the opportunity to break down all the moments from the finale and our favorite moments from the entire season. AND, for the first time in Project Infinite history, we have a 3rd person! Join us on the Project Infinite Podcast as we unpack the conclusion of "House of the Dragon" Season Two! With our special guest, our friend Emily, a passionate ...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 54 minEp. 126

128 - Part 2 - Why Deadpool & Wolverine Is the Ultimate Marvel Adventure

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! It’s Part 2 of our Comic Con/Deadpool & Wolverine Extravaganza! In Part 2 we discuss and review Deadpool & Wolverine. We talk all our favorite moments, characters, and yes, cameos. We discuss why this movie is already on pace to be a return to form for the MCU and a financial juggernaut…pun intended! What's the secret behind Deadpool and Wolverine's jaw-dropping success at the box office? Join us on this episode of the...

Aug 01, 202453 minEp. 135

128 - Part 1 - San Diego Comic Con! DC, Marvel & The Return of Robert Downey Jr.

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! It’s our first ever two parter! With the release of both Deadpool & Wolverine and San Diego Comic Con, we decided to give both room to breathe as we spend part 1 of this week’s episode talking all things Comic Con. From the miscellaneous to the Marvel, we hit on every big bit of SDCC news including the shocking reveal of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU. Timecodes are provided if you want to skip around to your topic...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 134

127 - Captain America: A Brave New World Trailer & Deadpool 2 Retrospective

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! We are back this week with another Deadpool retrospective as we continue marching towards the release of Deadpool & Wolverine. This week we look at Deadpool 2 and how we feel it’s aged better over time and that we may…enjoy it more than Deadpool 1? We reminisce about memorable scenes, the hilarious post-credit sequences, and the future of Deadpool in the MCU. Before that we breakdown and discuss the first trailer for Capta...

Jul 19, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 133

126- Film Retrospective: Deadpool (2016)

Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode! Join us as we celebrate our new YouTube channel launch, where you can now enjoy all our episodes! At a time where R-Rated Comic Book movies were reserved for Zack Snyder, Ryan Reynolds brought us an idea that was several starts and stops in the making: After several professional hiccups, he finally gained enough gravitas (with the assistance of a timely footage leak) to bring us Deadpool in 2016. We reflect on the monumental i...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 132
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