The Popcorn Podcast

Episode 188: "Alien Earth" and "Peacemaker" Review


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This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan dive into two wildly different but equally intense stories, from alien emergence to unhinged anti-heroes.

We kick things off with Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 5, where James Gunn’s over-the-top anti-hero finds himself torn between explosive action, crude comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt character beats. Then, we shift into the terrifying world of Alien: Earth Episode 7, “Emergence,” where humanity’s fight for survival collides with the shocking next stage of the Xenomorph threat.

Episode Highlights:

🦅 Peacemaker S2 Ep. 5

  • Gore & Gags: How the show juggles outrageous violence with laugh-out-loud absurdity.

  • Team Tensions: Breaking down the evolving group dynamics and emotional stakes.

  • What’s Next? The big questions Episode 5 raises about the rest of the season.

👽 Alien: Earth Ep. 7 – “Emergence”

  • New Horrors: The chilling debut of a terrifying new evolution in the Xenomorph threat.

  • Human Cost: How survival tests morality, loyalty, and human nature itself.

  • Legacy & Expansion: Why Alien: Earth continues to raise the bar for sci-fi horror storytelling.

Special Thanks:
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🎙️ Tommy: @Tommy_Cresta
🎙️ Ryan: @Foran12
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🎚️ Editor Colin Gallagher: @colingallagher.3

🎧 Available now on all platforms. Whether you’re into superhero chaos or sci-fi terror, this episode’s got you covered. Grab your popcorn and press play.


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The Popcorn PodcastBy Tommy Cresta and Ryan Foran