Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns with the discussion of the first season of the Disney+ show, The Mandalorian. They discuss why this show stands out in the Star Wars universe. They discuss all the fan service, and all the story development that made this show must watch. Also, the impact of Baby Yoda on social media, memes, the Universe, and the story.Still, the conversation ran so long, that it has to be continued next week in Episode 166. That will make three consecutive Star Wars related episodes.

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Warning: This episode contains storylines of the Star Wars latest film, The Rise of Skywalker. Don't listen to this episode unless you have seen the film or don't have an issue with knowing the plot before you see it.Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg rejoins the show to break down Episode IX. Is this film a proper end to the 42-year storyline of Star Wars. How did JJ Abrams fair in this enormous undertaking? If you remember the critiques about The Last Jedi, this review will surprise you. There is much praise, but also a lot of criticism. This episode discusses all the plusses and minuses and is as comprehensive as any review this podcast has done.Note: While the recent Star Wars series The Mandalorian does come up during the conversation, this is a review of The Rise of Skywalker. Episode 165 will focus on Season 1 of The Mandalorian.JC currently works with Kevin Smith on both his latest films and his latest podcasts. He has made 2 short films that pay homage to Star Wars, "Hughes the Force" and "Summer '78."For info on JC, check out his bar in Hollywood, CA, The Scum and Villainy Cantina.

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Recorded in August and saved for the week leading into Christmas 2019, this episode features Chris Sarandon, who played Jack Skellington, and Ken Page, who played Oogie Boogie, joined Seth Everett onstage at Wizard World Chicago 2019.The two took questions from the throng of people who attended, and discussed the process of making the film, and the incredible fan reaction since its release in 1993.Thanks to Wizard World for use of the audio. For more information, go to wizardworld.com.

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The CW's annual crossover is quite an undertaking this year. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a 5-part crossover that encompasses five shows, and countless number of characters. The Flash, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Batwoman, and Legends of Tomorrow all take part. Plus, cameos from all over DC's legacy make appearances, including Brandon Routh as Superman and Tom Welling as Clark Kent. Plus, Burt Ward and Kevin Conroy also play key roles. Seth and Victor go through the first three parts, and what worked and what didn't in the Crisis on Infinite Earths.

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With the recent re-release on Disney+, X-Men The Animated Series has been one of the top streaming shows since its launch. Cal Dodd, the voice of Wolverine from that classic series, joins the show. Dodd tells hilarious stories about the making of the series, and reveals the amazing stories of fan interaction in the last few years.Cal Dodd is a longtime actor and voice artist, and he details his "Wolverine Origin."Plus, he does lines in that voice a lot during the show!Follow Cal Dodd on Twitter @realcaldodd.

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The hit Netflix documentary series The Toys That Made Us has just launched Season 3. Creator and executive producer Brian Volk-Weiss joined the show for a deep dive into all 3 seasons of the acclaimed series. They discussed how the show was created and ultimately made, and what makes the storytelling about this show so unique.What episode can cover The Transformers, Star Wars, He-Man, Hello Kitty, GI Joe, Star Trek, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Lego, Power Rangers and Pro Wrestling all in one episode?

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Victor Dandridge returns! Together again, Seth and Victor explore Disney+, the new online streaming service. They discuss the launch, the issues, and what they clicked on first.Plus, they discuss the sign-on process, and all the cost options. They also discussed the new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, and a new twist on A New Hope.In addition, Victor invites listeners to support his Kickstarter for "The Trouble with Love," his critically acclaimed, self-published comic about family, fidelity, and forgiveness.

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In a follow up to Episode 150, Seth was a guest moderator at Professor Kendall Phillips Film Studies Course on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a pioneering podcast, 25 different students offer their opinions on the MCU. They discuss their favorite films, plus the few misses over the course of 23 movies.Topic highlights: the students' love of the Black Panther film, the students loved Tom Holland as Spider-Man, and why two students didn't see Avengers: Endgame.

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Iconic movie and TV star John Travolta rocked the stage in August 2019 at Wizard World Chicago. The Grease and Pulp Fiction star discussed his career, and all the many fan favorite films and shows he has done. He was there to promote a new film in his filmography, 2019's Fanatic. He discussed why he took the role, and his thoughts on the movie.Thanks to Wizard World for use of the audio.

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This fall, the CW DC shows will be doing their crossover and are calling it Crisis on Infinite Earths. In that story, Brandon Routh is reprising the role of Superman/Clark Kent, which he played in 2006's Superman Returns. However, Routh's costume and presumed storyline is from the iconic 1996 Elseworlds book Kingdom Come.What is Kingdom Come? Why is it so revered?Superman expert Michael Bailey, podcaster and creator of the "Fortress of Baileytude Podcasting Network" joins the show to discuss the seminal book, and the thoughts on how it will impact the Crisis crossover on the CW shows.

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