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Balloon Boy, Poop Cruise & Marvel’s X-Men Reboot


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In this episode, Bruno, Pedro, and Scott dive deep into Netflix’s wild docuseries Trainwreck, breaking down the infamous Balloon Boy hoax, the disgusting details of the Poop Cruise, and the bizarre cult energy behind American Apparel and pop stardom.

We also unpack the biggest Marvel news of the week: the MCU is officially ending its current saga and rebooting with a brand-new X-Men universe. Is it enough to save Marvel's cinematic slump?

Plus: hot takes on The Amateur (Hulu’s #1 film?), the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and why Imax is having a major moment.


Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Scott’s flood survival, CVS lifeboats, and Pedro’s ant invasion

07:24 – MCU Update: Marvel’s new X-Men universe and what it means for the Avengers

13:12 – Stephen Colbert’s Late Show gets canceled — conspiracy or cost-cutting?

20:52 – Imax resurgence, Akira re-release & $500 tickets for Nolan’s Odyssey

25:24 – The Amateur review: CIA revenge thriller or unwatchable mess?

44:03 – Quick review: HBO’s Billy Joel: The Bridge to Now

48:40 – Netflix’s Trainwreck docuseries:  

1:11:04 – Final rec: Apocalypse in the Tropics, a must-watch Brazil doc

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