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We review Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3; but first, we discuss: Fantastic Four and Mortal Kombat 2 casting rumors, weird quotes from Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Xbox CEO Phil Spencer, the Star Wars: Jedi Survivor video game, a super secret question from Jason, and more.

Topics Discussed:
00:00 - Intro
13:38 - Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores impressions
17:06 - Karl Urban as Johnny Cage?
23:11 - Adam Driver as Reed Richards?
27:00 - Kathleen Kennedy wants Star Wars to be 007
32:27 - Xbox’s Phil Spencer’s weird Redfall excuse
37:18 - David Zaslav did NOT hint at a Superman game
42:09 - Jim Lee promoted to DC Comics boss
46:51 - REVIEW: Star Wars Jedi Survivor
01:01:52 - SPOILER REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

We recap the highlights of CinemaCon 2023, including trailer reactions for The Equalizer 3, The Flash, and Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Plus trailer reactions for Twisted Metal and Black Mirror season 6.

Topics Discussed:

• Intro (00:00)
• Star Wars Jedi Survivor first  impressions (05:00)
• CinemaCon 2023: Sony announcements  (16:40)
• Trailer reaction: The Equalizer 3 (27:03)
• Trailer reaction: The Flash trailer #2 (33:35)
• CinemaCon 2023: Paramount announcements (43:49)
• Trailer reaction: Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (52:08)
• Trailer reaction: Twisted Metal (57:00)
• Small geeky news stories (59:57)

We recap the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo 2023! Plus we review Star Trek Picard season 3 and The Mandalorian season 3. We also check in with the nerdy news to discuss: a beloved sci-fi movie becoming a tv show, our trailer reaction for Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 2, and more!

Topics Discussed:

• Jason is in studio! (00:00)
• Corey geeks out on indoor drumline (07:22)
• Huntsville Comic + Pop Culture Expo 2023 recap (12:59)
• INTERVIEW: Omid Abtahi (30:41)
• Galaxy Quest tv show in development (39:40)
• Russo Brothers to direct Batman movie? (45:53)
• TRAILER REACTION: Strange New Worlds season 2 (51:15)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Picard Season 3 Episode 10 (01:00:22)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 24 (01:14:30)

We review and discuss Renfield and The Mandalorian Chapter 23. We also check in with the nerdy news to discuss trailers reactions for The Marvels, The Penguin, and The Continental, HBO Max being rebranded to Max, the Harry Potter tv series remake, and more!

Topics discussed:

• HBO Max rebrand (18:16)
• Harry Potter being made into a tv series (26:51)
• Creature Commands voice cast reveal (34:55 )
• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed (40:35)
• Trailer reaction: The Marvels (44:46)
• Trailer reaction: The Continental (53:27)
• Trailer reaction: The Penguin (57:17)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Renfield (01:03:03)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 23 (01:20:48)

We review and discuss The Super Mario Bros Movie, The Mandalorian Chapter 22, and Picard Season 3 Episode 8. We also check in with the nerdy news to breakdown the big Star Wars Celebration 2023 announcements AND geek out over NASA’s return trip around the Moon crew announcement.

Topics Discussed:

• What we're geeking out on (00:00)
• Star Wars Celebration announcements (17:59)
• NASA's Artemis II crew announcement (44:02)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Super Mario Bros Movie (49:24)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Star Trek Picard Season 3 Episode 8 (01:00:24)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 22 (01:11:56)

We review and discuss: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Mandalorian Chapter 21, and Picard Season 3 Episode 7. But first, we check in with the nerdy news to discuss: E3 being canceled, Star Trek television, show announcements, Marvel Cinematic Universe updates, and more.

Topics Discussed:

• What we're geeking out on this week (00:00)
• E3 cancelled (18:16)
• New Star Trek television announcements (25:53)
• Marvel Studios updates + rumors (30:42)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate (57:03)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Picard Season 3 Episode 7: Dominion (01:13:45)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (01:24:35)

We review and discuss:  John Wick 4, The Mandalorian Chapter 20, and Picard Season 3 Episode 6. We round things out by checking in with the nerdy news to discuss an update on Zack Snyder’s DC tease, and is the MCU’s Kang in trouble?
Plus…Jason has a special surprise for us to celebrate episode 50 and our YouTube debut!

Topics Discussed:

• We celebrate episode 50! (00:00)
• An update on Zack Snyder's DC tease (12:10)
• Is Jonathan Majors' MCU role in jeopardy? (17:02)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 20 (23:34)
• SPOILER REVIEW: John Wick Chapter 4 (38:08)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Picard Season 3 Episode 6 (58:10)

Resources Mentioned:

• IGN | Zack Snyder Announces 3 Day Charity Celebration of His DC Trilogy
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

We review and discuss: Shazam Fury of the Gods, The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 3, and the first half of Picard season 3. Plus we round things out by checking in with the nerdy news to discuss James Gunn officially directing Superman Legacy, Ben Affleck saying he won’t direct DC anything, Tom Cruise loves The Flash, and Zack Snyder is teasing a Darkseid announcement.

Topics Discussed:

• We love Love, Death & Robots (02:07)
• James Gunn officially directing Superman Legacy (14:30)
• Ben Affleck will NOT direct a DC film (19:16)
• Zack Snyder is teasing a Darkseid announcement (24:57)
• Tom Cruise loves The Flash (29:18)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Picard Season 3 Episodes 1-5 (33:09)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 19 (54:50)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Shazam: Fury of the Gods (1:13:58)

Resources Mentioned:

• Twitter | James Gunn's announcement
• The Hollywood Reporter | Ben Affleck on ‘Air,’ New CEO Gig and Those Memes: “I Am Who I Am”
• Twitter | Zack Snyder's tease

It’s the Pedro Pascal extravaganza, part 2! We review The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 2 and HBO’s The Last of Us episode 9 and the entirety of season 1. Plus we round things out by checking in with the nerdy news to discuss: Jon Bernthal returning as The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, a big Lucasfilm Star Wars shakeup,  a new release date for Starfield, and a Superman Legacy director rumor.

Topics Discussed:

• The Academy Awards 2023 pop culture recap (00:00)
• Jon Bernthal back as The Punisher (15:10)
• Several Star Wars films have been scrapped (25:01)
• Starfield has an official September release date (31:57)
• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delay (33:19)
• Is James Gunn directing Superman Legacy? (36:06)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Chapter 18 (41.21)
• SPOILER REVIEW: HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 (56:12)

Resources Mentioned:

• Hollywood Reporter | Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
• Hollywood Reporter | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Lands ‘Dexter’ Director Michael Cuesta (Exclusive)
• Variety | ‘Star Wars’ Shakeup: Kevin Feige and Patty Jenkins Movies Shelved, Taika Waititi Looking to Star in His Own Film (EXCLUSIVE)
• YouTube: Starfield: Official Launch Date Announcement
• Bloomberg | Warner Bros. Delays ‘Suicide Squad’ Game Again to Add More Polish
• Gamespot | Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Could Be Delayed To 2024
• Collider | DC Studios Writer Tom King Says James Gunn Is Directing 'Superman: Legacy'
  
  

It’s the Pedro Pascal extravaganza! We discuss The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1, HBO’s The Last of Us episode 8, and Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. We also review Cocaine Bear and round things out by checking in with the nerdy news.

Topics Discussed: 

• Funko Is Sending $30 Million Worth of its Products to a Landfill (17:32)
• Peter Jackson back for the LOTR movies? (25:21)
• Star Trek: Discovery to Conclude with Final Season in 2024 (31:33)
• Chris Prine hasn’t heard anything about Star Trek 4 (34:21)
• RUMOR: Henry Cavill in talks to play Captain Price in Call of Duty movie (36:19)
• Gotham Knights dead on arrival (40:41)
• SPOILER REVIEW: Cocaine Bear (44:23)
• SPOILER REVIEW: The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 (53:57)
• SPOILER REVIEW: HBO's The Last of Us ep 8 (01:03:14)