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Episode 478 – The Soap-Operabot, the Superhero Reshoot, and the Mid-Card Massacre
Murderbot Is Fine, Everyone Else Is Screwed
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dig into episode 4 of Murderbot, where everyone’s favorite emotionally repressed robot finally snaps—soap opera hallucinations included. Then it’s time to kick off Movie Summer 2025 with early buzz (and warning signs) around Superman and Fantastic Four, plus some movie messiness that smells like panic reshoots. And finally, we take a steel chair to WWE’s latest release spree—R-Truth, Carlito, and maybe even The Miz? Say it ain’t so.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
WWE Releases: 7:40
Murderbot: 25.25
2025 Summer Movies: 35:15
WWE Releases
WWE Releases Veterans R-Truth And Carlito https://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-releases-veterans-r-truth-and-carlito
Murderbot – Episode 4: “Escape Velocity Protocol” (Apple TV+)
Summary: In this intense installment, Murderbot is captured by a rogue SecUnit and fitted with a control module designed to override its autonomy. As the reprogramming takes hold, Murderbot experiences disorienting hallucinations, including scenes from its favorite soap opera, Sanctuary Moon. Dr. Mensah intervenes, rescuing Murderbot with the help of her team. However, realizing the danger it poses under the influence of the override, Murderbot makes a drastic decision to protect its human companions. 
Director: Toa Fraser 
Writers: Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz 
Cast:
• Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
• Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah
• Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee
• Akshay Khanna as Ratthi
• Tattiawna Jones as Arada    
Airdate: May 30, 2025
Rating: Out of 5 dramatic self-sacrifice that left us questioning the nature of free will in AI. 
Darryl: 3/5
Brian 3.05/5
Summer Movies
June:
– From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
– 28 Years Later
– How to Train Your Dragon
– Dogma: Resurrected (re-release Fuck YOU Harvey!)
– F1
– Megan 2.0
July
– Jurassic Word: Rebirth
– Superman
– Fantastic Four: First Steps
August
– Shin Godzilla
– Nobody 2
– Weapons
– The Toxic Avenger
– Eden
Contact Us
The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings.
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Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com.
The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor.
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Murderbot Is Fine, Everyone Else Is Screwed
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dig into episode 4 of Murderbot, where everyone’s favorite emotionally repressed robot finally snaps—soap opera hallucinations included. Then it’s time to kick off Movie Summer 2025 with early buzz (and warning signs) around Superman and Fantastic Four, plus some movie messiness that smells like panic reshoots. And finally, we take a steel chair to WWE’s latest release spree—R-Truth, Carlito, and maybe even The Miz? Say it ain’t so.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
WWE Releases: 7:40
Murderbot: 25.25
2025 Summer Movies: 35:15
WWE Releases
WWE Releases Veterans R-Truth And Carlito https://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-releases-veterans-r-truth-and-carlito
Murderbot – Episode 4: “Escape Velocity Protocol” (Apple TV+)
Summary: In this intense installment, Murderbot is captured by a rogue SecUnit and fitted with a control module designed to override its autonomy. As the reprogramming takes hold, Murderbot experiences disorienting hallucinations, including scenes from its favorite soap opera, Sanctuary Moon. Dr. Mensah intervenes, rescuing Murderbot with the help of her team. However, realizing the danger it poses under the influence of the override, Murderbot makes a drastic decision to protect its human companions. 
Director: Toa Fraser 
Writers: Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz 
Cast:
• Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
• Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah
• Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee
• Akshay Khanna as Ratthi
• Tattiawna Jones as Arada    
Airdate: May 30, 2025
Rating: Out of 5 dramatic self-sacrifice that left us questioning the nature of free will in AI. 
Darryl: 3/5
Brian 3.05/5
Summer Movies
June:
– From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
– 28 Years Later
– How to Train Your Dragon
– Dogma: Resurrected (re-release Fuck YOU Harvey!)
– F1
– Megan 2.0
July
– Jurassic Word: Rebirth
– Superman
– Fantastic Four: First Steps
August
– Shin Godzilla
– Nobody 2
– Weapons
– The Toxic Avenger
– Eden
Contact Us
The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings.
@infamouspodcast
facebook/infamouspodcast
instagram/infamouspodcast
stitcher
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Play
iHeart Radio
Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com.
The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor.
Subscribe today!