In Estecow’s last episode of The Wonderer's Podcast , the duo dives into the unexpected $2.2 billion investment by movie theater chains into non-traditional attractions like pickleball courts and bowling alleys, as they try to reimagine the cinema experience beyond just movie screenings. They also discuss Matt Reeves’ approach to making the villains' makeup in the new Batman movie more realistic, creating a darker, grounded aesthetic that fans are eagerly anticipating. The Wonderers then explore...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In the latest episode of "The Wonderer's Podcast," Retro_loneliness, Estecow, and Bobtrees tackle a packed agenda of topics from Comic-Con experiences to the latest gaming and movie industry buzz. The episode kicks off with Estecow's exciting yet nerve-wracking adventure at Comic-Con, where security concerns took center stage, offering an inside look at the chaos and thrill of the event. Shifting to the MCU, the hosts discuss the monumental news of Robert Downey Jr. possibly returning to the Mar...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In the latest episode of "The Wonderer's Podcast," Estecow and Retro_loneliness dive into a diverse array of topics from the worlds of TV, movies, and video games. They start with an in-depth discussion on the newest season of "The Boys," Season 4. The Wonderers explore the political themes, review bombings, and narrative directions that have sparked widespread conversation and controversy. Switching to the big screen, they celebrate the release success of "Inside Out 2." The Pixar sequel has se...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In the latest episode of "The Wonderer's Podcast," the hosts embark on an exhilarating journey through the latest in gaming and movie news. They kick off with a comprehensive review of Sony's State of Play, where despite a generally lackluster showcase, standout announcements such as the highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake steal the spotlight. They delve into the game's enhanced features, updated graphics, and new gameplay mechanics designed to honor the original while offering a fresh exper...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In the latest episode of "The Wonderer's Podcast," the hosts delve into an exciting mix of movie news, gaming updates, and industry trends. They begin by celebrating the record-breaking pre-sale of the new Deadpool movie, which has shattered AMC Theatre records. This is followed by a deep dive into the latest Fantastic Four movie, highlighting the introduction of the Silver Surfer's female counterpart and examining the cast and their portrayals of the iconic characters. Next, the hosts break dow...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In the newest episode of "The Wonderer's Podcast," they kick things off by discussing the recent government ban on TikTok, sparked by privacy concerns due to its parent company’s Chinese origins. This ban raises questions about data security and the extent of government control over digital platforms. We then shift our focus to a breakthrough in the Apple ecosystem: the first emulator to successfully remain on the App Store. Despite Apple’s restrictive policies, this development could pave the w...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In the latest episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, Retro_loneliness and Estecow cover a broad range of entertainment topics with keen insights and lively discussions. They begin by talking about the positive reception of the new Fallout show, which is not only true to the game series but also set within its canon, earning praise for its accurate depiction of the Fallout universe. This success has had a noticeable impact on the player count for Bethesda's Fallout games, with Fallout 3, Fallout 4, a...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In the latest episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, the newest host to join the fray, Bobtrees (James), joins Retro_loneliness (Nicholas) to dive into a myriad of topics spanning the realms of gaming, cinema, and pop culture. They kick things off with the exciting news about Helldivers 2's new War-Bond pass and the triumphant liberation of their sector. Transitioning to gaming classics, they explore the rich history of the Stalker trilogy, its recent availability on consoles, and its enduring legac...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In the latest episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, the Nicholas (Retro_loneliness) and Estevan (Estecow) kick off discussions with an in-depth look at Helldivers 2, exploring its post-release challenges such as server issues, while also analyzing its sales performance and teasing upcoming content updates. Shifting gears, the hosts dived into the impact of Peacemaker's inclusion in Mortal Kombat, dissecting how it alters the game's meta. Transitioning to a galaxy far, far away, they explored the re...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this thrilling episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, your hosts, Nicholas (Retro_loneliness), Haley (Locdown98), and the newest member of the podcast, Esteban (Estecow)! The Wonderers set forth on an enthralling odyssey through the realms of movies, shows, video games, and wrestling! The show kicks off with a deep dive into the highly anticipated Deadpool 3, exploring not only its rating but also the intricacies of its creative vision. The hosts then shift gears to discuss an eclectic mix of upc...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this installment of The Wonderer's Podcast, Jared and Retro (Nicholas), are joined by the third and newest host: Haley (LocDown98)! The Wonderer's start right off with the writer's strike ending after the WGA (The Writer's Guild of America) reached an agreement with Hollywood studios after 5 months of protesting. Moving ahead the Wonderer's discuss Starfield's (2023) reception and its sales numbers. Retro brings up how the game was on par with previous developed Bethesda titles, yet fails to ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On the latest episode of The Wonderer's Podcast! The Wonderer's talk break the news about the ongoing strikes actors and other members of the industry are partaking in. Apparently, Hollywood has been a little greedier than usual, to the point where Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists when on strike due to things like unfair treatment, bad working conditions, unfair pay, and the hottest thing now: A.I. Moving to infinity and beyond, Starfield (as this...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
[DISCLAIMER: We recorded this in May but things got in the way for me to upload and continue the podcast, but with a summer break we're back swinging!] In a much awaited episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, the wonderers talk all things new and old within the videogame industry. In slightly older videogame news, the Company behind the card series, Magic: The Gathering, called Wizards of the Coast called Pinkertons on a Youtuber. The Youtuber in question was Oldschoolmtg who unveiled cards unreleas...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of The Wonderer’s Podcast! Jared and Retro put more of a focus on the movie and show side of things by first talking about the two biggest bombshell theatrical releases this yeah: Barbie and Oppenheimer . The talk about their release dates, their cast, and the news stories behind them. With Oppenheimer being the latest movie directed by Christopher Nolan, the duo delves into Nolan’s backlog of movies he’s released up until now and talk about what could be their favorites. Swingin...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, Jared from Midnight Lab and Retro_loneliness (Nick) give you smaller more dense episode today. Covering some of the most eye catching stories from the Game Developer's Conference of 2023 startung with Elden Ring winning Game of the Year at the Game Developer's Choice Awards held at the conference while mentioning God of War: Ragnarok coming in second all the while still winning its own share of awards too. After, Retro brings up how around the same time...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Wonderers this episode jump into a myriad of topics. To start off, Retro_loneliness (Nick) and Jared from Midnight Labs talk discuss the two most promising game announcements from Sony's State of Play: the last of Street Fighter 6's characters in the launch roster and the Resident Evil: 4 remake. The Wonderers fond over their appreciation for the series over the span of its inception all the way up to street fighter 5 and how it has evolved over the years. With the Resident Evil: 4's remake ...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
On this episode of the podcast, the tired Jared from Midnight Labs and Retro_loneliness dive right into the one of this year's latest game releases: Hogwarts Legacy. The Wonderers talk about the game's reception in the market and overall performance. The game's setting within the Harry Potter universe takes place in the decade of the 1890's, long before the days of the the movies' beloved protagonists: Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The game's inventory menu is that of Destiny 2' s or Elden Ring . A ...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode of the Wonderers talk about the state of the Assassin's Creed series and how it has changed over the course of the years. As later iterations of the series have been released, many of the fans have been alienated towards how the series is moving forward. With the release of the last three games (Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla), the departure from the series mainstay of the sandbox to open-world has caused the dynamics of the series to change. Moving on from that they then talk ab...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Wonderer's Podcast, Retro_loneliness (Nick) is joined by his step brother: Jared from Midnight Lab . In an unfortunate absence, the new duo venture into many different new topics. To begin, the Wonderer's talked about the new games that are to release in 2023. After, they got their hands dirty as they explored whether 2008's Dead Space remake will look like as it also comes out early this year. In general sense, they then dived more into the recent rise in videogame remake...
Jan 14, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this episode of The Wonderers Podcast!, hosts Justin , Josh and Nicholas lament Blake's absence. In turn they go through their reactions towards the brand new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and the delays of certain, and anticipated theatrical movies. The trio then switch it up and talk about big games coming later in 2021 and even 2022 such as Call of Duty: Vanguard, Halo Infinite, WWE 2K22, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Marvel’s Midnight Sons. Whilst discussing the games of the future, they...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 51 min
In this episode Nick , Justin , Blake , and Joshua all return for another episode! In this episode the Wonderer’s cover some upcoming news about the music industry, such as Metallica's Black Album 30th anniversary and Weezer releasing 4 albums next year. They then go into the gaming industry to cover recent news like video games possibly be a key to learning, more game releases we are excited for, the Dead Space remake, we cover what our personal favorite game soundtracks are, Netflix bringing i...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 42 min
In this episode Nick and Justin are joined by the new hosts: Blake and Joshua ! In this episode the Wonderers cover new movies released such as The Suicide Squad (2021) and compare it with their gripes regarding Suicide Squad (2016). They go further in depth with Marvel's phase 4 as well as movies being released this year or the next. They also talk about upcoming concerts they are going to. They go into recent videogame industry news such as the hell-scape Blizzard is going through, more about ...
Aug 08, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 4
The Wonderers have yet ANOTHER host change (shit has been hard). Retro_loneliness (Nicholas) is joined by the new host IxBungie (Justin) discuss EA Play Announcements, Battlefield 2042's Portal announcement, Halo, and the Steam Deck. They eventually discuss movies such as: Mortal Kombat (2021) and A Quiet Place Pt. 2. They also go in depth with upcoming movies such as Dune and the new Jackass movie. Nick's socials: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro_loneliness Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, The Wonderers get a fresh cast and bring forth all new topics. They talk about the the history and their experience with the Battlefield series, the GPU Shortage, the (potential) death of crypto, and the AMC/GameStop. After that fun conversation, they dove back towards memory lane and talked about their memories and flaws of the Fallout series as well as LePoungen's introduction to the Metro series. Moving away from videogames, the Nick and Joey mention two recent notable shows:...
May 26, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
For the first episode of the podcast, The Wonderers cover stories from their childhood to community college and how they became friends. The bastards then discuss their experiences from videogames such as the inFamous and Uncharted Playstation series'. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SOCIALS] Javier: Instagram ___________________________________________________________ Nicholas: Instagram Twitch -------------------------------------...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
