Brad and Justin break down The Mandalorian, Grogu, and the current state of Star Wars. They cover what works, what doesn’t, and where Disney may be steering the galaxy next.

We dive into Tron: Ares and break down why this reboot failed to deliver. From the visuals to the story, nothing really landed. Just a plain, underwhelming ride.

Adam Driver revealed he and director Steven Soderbergh spent years developing The Hunt for Ben Solo — a Star Warssequel Lucasfilm liked but Disney shut down. Turns out, the idea didn’t survive because Ben Solo didn’t either.

In this Gen X Reverb: Side Quest, Justin breaks down what actually happened and why fans need to stop begging for a Kylo Ren revival.

📰 Sources mentioned:

• People Magazine – “Adam Driver Reveals Why Disney Turned Down a ‘Really Cool’ Star Wars Sequel Called The Hunt for Ben Solo” (Oct 21, 2025)
  🔗 https://people.com/adam-driver-disney-turned-down-star-wars-sequel-ben-solo-11833519

• Lucasfilm Announcement – “Star Wars: Starfighter Cast Revealed” (Aug 28, 2025)
  🔗 https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-starfighter-cast

Brad and Justin rip into Kenobi — No fanboying — just blunt takes on what went wrong with Kenobi and why Andor mattered.

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Why does Hollywood keep remaking movies? The answer will utterly shock you. (No, really—it’s not what you think.) This lightning-fast episode spills the truth in under 30 seconds.

Rave reviews are pouring in from the finest small businesses:

• “An absolute must-listen!” – Gormando’s Street Tacos 🌮

• “I give this episode 15 Trapper Keepers!” – Uncle Fudge Mixers Chocolatier 🍫

• “I like… really liked it, I guess.” – Misty’s Running-The-Mill Shoe & Cake Shop 👟🍰

Take it from these highly trustworthy sources, folks. Listen now before Hollywood remakes this episode.

In this episode, we revisit the world of Lilo & Stitch — comparing the 2002 animated original with Disney’s 2025 live-action remake. From voices and visuals to cuts, angles, music cues, and even product placement, we talk through what lands, what doesn’t, and how each version brings something different to the table. Whether you watch for the heartfelt themes or the quirky chaos, there’s plenty here to unpack.

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Bradley goes lone wolf and tells you why he thought Superman 2025 was not as good as he was hoping.

In this lively episode, the Gen X Reverb crew dives into Kenny and Hope’s epic cruise through the Mexican Riviera— hear about breathtaking views, shipboard fun, port excursions, and more! 🌊🚢 Then we pivot to the silver screen and break down what’s ahead in entertainment and movies over the next few years — from franchise revivals to risky originals. 🎬

Whether you're a travel junkie, film buff, or just want to hang with your favorite Gen X voices, this one’s got something for everyone.

I saw the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake… and I have thoughts.

In this episode, I unpack why this remake felt like a clunky cosplay of the original. From jarring diversity choices in a Viking village, to Gobber’s wild prosthetic downgrade, to live-action humans moving like they’re dodging foam axes at a Renaissance fair—it’s all here.

I talk about:
• Why DEI casting broke immersion
• Why the animation >>> live-action
• Nick Frost as Gobber (and why I miss Craig Ferguson)
• Mason Thames as Hiccup vs. Jay Baruchel
• The awkward parent moment in the fire trial scene
• And why scene-for-scene remakes can feel like lazy cinema

Don’t worry, it’s not all fire and brimstone—I give credit where it’s due: Gerard Butler still brings the heat, and Julian Dennison made me laugh out loud.

If you saw the remake, you’ll get it. If you haven’t… maybe just rewatch the 2010 classic.

🎧 Press play and let’s talk dragons, diversity, and why not everything needs a live-action reboot.

Sorry, toward the end, all we could do is fade out. We'll make the next episode fun and fire!