Author Susan Quilty joins Loading Snacks Weekly to talk nerd roots, indie publishing, audiobooks, yoga, creativity, and her Freely Written podcast. The crew also breaks down The Mandalorian and Grogu box office, Destiny 2’s final update, AMC’s live concert theater plan, and a reminder to mind your mental health.

Key topics covered:

• Susan Quilty’s journey as an indie author, podcaster, and yoga teacher
• The Insistence of Memory, To the Left of Death, Psychic Traveler Society, and Freely Written
• Mando and Grogu box office, Destiny 2 ending updates, and AMC concert screenings

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
03:10 – Patreon shoutouts and guest welcome
06:45 – Susan Quilty’s nerd roots, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and comics
15:30 – Writing, grief, small-town life, and finding her voice
25:20 – Freelance writing, yoga, and becoming an author
34:40 – What it means to be an indie author
43:15 – Planning stories, writer’s block, and creative process
49:00 – The Insistence of Memory audiobook
55:20 – To the Left of Death and emotional storytelling
60:30 – The Psychic Traveler Society series
67:45 – Freely Written podcast and short stories
74:20 – Audrey and Esther: Geekify Greenville
81:00 – Supporting indie authors and Susan’s links
87:15 – Mando and Grogu box office discussion
99:40 – Destiny 2 final update and Bungie’s future
107:30 – AMC live concert experiences in theaters
119:10 – Mental health reminder, upcoming events, and outro

#LoadingSnacks #SusanQuilty #IndieAuthor #FreelyWritten #Mandalorian #Grogu #Destiny2 #AMCTheatres #Podcast #PopCulture

Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down Sony’s reported shift away from single-player PC ports, the return of Brock Lesnar, and the best Mandalorian episodes to watch before The Mandalorian & Grogu. The crew also recaps LotCon at Comic Logic, upcoming events, mental health awareness, and what’s next for The Finisher Podcast.Key topics covered:-Is PlayStation making the right move by keeping single-player games exclusive?-LotCon recap from Comic Logic in Ashburn, VA-Brock Lesnar’s return, Oba Femi, and WWE contract speculation-5 Mandalorian episodes to watch before The Mandalorian & Grogu-Mental Health Awareness Month and upcoming Loading Snacks eventsChapters:00:00 – Intro and Patreon shoutouts03:05 – PlayStation Plus price hike and PC port discussion08:40 – Console exclusives, PC gaming, and the future of PlayStation22:10 – LotCon recap at Comic Logic31:15 – Snack Bites from LotCon36:20 – Brock Lesnar returns to WWE46:30 – Oba Femi, SummerSlam, and wrestling contract talk55:45 – 5 Mandalorian episodes to watch before The Mandalorian & Grogu1:05:30 – Put a Pin In It: Lanterns, MMA, and Patreon topics1:09:25 – Mental Health Awareness Month and upcoming events1:15:15 – The Finisher Podcast and 10-Minute Teardown1:19:30 – Closing thoughts#LoadingSnacks #PlayStation #BrockLesnar #TheMandalorian #Grogu #WWE #StarWars #ComicLogic #LotCon #Podcast #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Comic artist Joe Jaro joins Loading Snacks Weekly to talk about his new Sleepy Hollow comic project, working in horror comics, and what’s next after Marian Heretic. The crew also gets into Mortal Kombat 2, Harada joining SNK, Sony’s reported Bungie loss, and why mental health check-ins matter.Key topics covered:-Joe Jaro on Sleepy Hollow, Marian Heretic, horror comics, and comic deadlines-Mortal Kombat 2 box office, fan reactions, and whether it’s worth seeing-Sony’s Bungie loss, Destiny’s future, Harada joining SNK, and gaming industry movesChapters:00:00 – Intro and Patreon shoutouts04:10 – Joe Jaro joins the show07:05 – Sleepy Hollow comic project breakdown14:45 – Marian Heretic, horror comics, and cover art27:30 – Comic art process, deadlines, colors, and digital work45:20 – Star Wars, Maul: Shadow Lord, and Star Trek projects58:40 – Mortal Kombat 2 review and box office talk01:14:30 – Harada joins SNK and the future of fighting games01:26:20 – Sony’s Bungie loss, Destiny, and Marathon concerns01:43:00 – Mental health reminder, events, and closing plugs#LoadingSnacks #JoseJaro #SleepyHollow #ComicBooks #MortalKombat2 #Bungie #Destiny2 #GamingNews #Sony #Bungie #SleepyHollow #JoeJaro #IDW #Comics #SNK #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down GameStop’s wild eBay bid, Daredevil: Born Again’s viewership drop, and the New Day’s WWE exit. Then the crew pivots into Mental Health Awareness Month with five real ways pop culture can help you decompress, recharge, and get back to life.Key topics covered:-Why GameStop making a move for eBay could change collectibles, grading, and resale-Daredevil: Born Again viewership, Disney+ competition, and Invincible stealing the spotlight-The New Day leaving WWE, AEW possibilities, and the “Brand New Day” theory-Five pop culture activities that can help reduce stress and support mental health-Upcoming Loading Snacks events, The Finisher podcast, and Patreon exclusivesChapters:00:00 – Intro and Loading Snacks Weekly preview03:45 – Patreon 619 Hall of Fame shoutouts05:20 – GameStop’s reported bid for eBay20:35 – Could GameStop and eBay compete with Amazon?29:10 – Daredevil: Born Again viewership drops42:25 – Invincible, The Boys, Star Wars, and Disney+ competition50:15 – The New Day leave WWE after contract restructuring01:05:30 – Could Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods go to AEW?01:14:40 – The Brand New Day / Spider-Man theory01:22:10 – Pop culture and mental health awareness01:24:00 – Rewatching comfort shows and movies01:29:30 – Cozy gaming sessions and stress relief01:35:15 – Podcasts, soundtracks, and fandom music remixes01:42:50 – Fan fiction, creativity, and remixing stories01:49:35 – Aesthetic shopping and seeing fandom in a new way01:58:20 – Conventions, late-night events, and finding your people02:06:15 – Patreon preview and upcoming events02:11:40 – The Finisher podcast preview and closing#LoadingSnacks #PopCulture #GameStop #eBay #DaredevilBornAgain #WWE #TheNewDay #MentalHealthAwareness #Invincible #Podcast

Loading Snacks Weekly gets into PlayStation’s rumored 30-day digital license check, AMC’s new “best seats” membership move, and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Then Gage ranks his top five Mortal Kombat guest fighters, from Freddy Krueger to Omni-Man, with plenty of horror, gaming, and Invincible talk along the way.Key topics covered:-Is PlayStation quietly adding stricter DRM checks for digital games?-AMC reserving premium seats for A-List and Stubs members-Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake reactions and missing DLC-Gage’s top five Mortal Kombat guest characters-Why Omni-Man might be the perfect non-MK Mortal Kombat fighterChapters:00:00 – Intro and Patreon Shoutouts03:15 – PlayStation DRM and Digital Game Ownership23:40 – Physical Media, Game Preservation, and Digital Licenses33:35 – AMC Blocking Off the Best Theater Seats49:10 – Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Reaction01:04:20 – Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Thoughts01:10:45 – Top 5 Mortal Kombat Guest Fighters01:12:20 – Freddy Krueger and the Start of MK Guest DLC01:15:00 – T-1000, Ghostface, Spawn, and Omni-Man01:26:50 – Invincible, Violence, and Why the Show Works01:36:30 – Upcoming Shows, Events, and Wrap-Up#LoadingSnacks #PlayStation #MortalKombat #AssassinsCreed #AMCTheatres #GamingPodcast #PopCulturePodcast

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the rumored Xbox Game Pass price drop, Sony’s big CinemaCon talking points, and whether theaters need to change how they do business. They also react to Netflix’s The Burrows trailer and close things out with Gage’s top 5 Mortal Kombat characters ahead of Mortal Kombat 2.Key topics covered:Is Xbox Game Pass too expensive, and what should Microsoft change?Sony at CinemaCon: lower ticket prices, fewer ads, and longer theatrical windowsReaction to Netflix’s The Burrows trailer and Gage’s top 5 Mortal Kombat charactersChapters:00:00 – Intro, Patreon shoutouts, and what’s on deck03:12 – Xbox Game Pass price drop rumors and possible changes21:08 – Sony at CinemaCon and the future of movie theaters38:34 – Netflix’s The Burrows trailer reaction44:02 – Gage’s top 5 Mortal Kombat characters58:41 – Honorable mentions, NetherRealm talk, and what’s next01:06:18 – Patreon topics, WrestleMania talk, and outro#XboxGamePass #CinemaCon #SonyPictures #Netflix #TheBurrows #MortalKombat #GamingNews #PopCulture #LoadingSnacks #Podcast

Gage and Jokes break down a packed week in pop culture, from first impressions of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord to Mario’s huge box office run and a wild debate over the greatest Force users in Star Wars. They also get into Sony’s new PlayStation Player Base initiative, upcoming Marvel movie news, and what’s next for Loading Snacks content.Key topics covered:-Mario’s massive opening weekend and why the movie is connecting with audiences-Non-spoiler reactions to Maul Shadow Lord and why Darth Maul still hits-Gage’s top 5 Force users in Star Wars, plus honorable mentions and fan debateChapters:00:00 – Intro02:20 – Mario box office takeover and movie reactions12:05 – Maul Shadow Lord non-spoiler impressions24:10 – Sony’s PlayStation Player Base explained41:35 – Top 5 Force users in Star Wars01:03:20 – Honorable mentions, gaming talk, and Marvel updates01:12:45 – Finisher Podcast, Four State, and Loading Snacks updates#StarWars #DarthMaul #MarioMovie #PlayStation #ForceUsers #Podcast #PopCulture #LoadingSnacks

What it do, Snackers? — this week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes get into the wild state of gaming right now, from PlayStation price hikes to Xbox possibly dropping the paywall for online play. Then Gage closes things out with a very personal and very debatable Top 5 Mario games list, so yes… somebody is definitely about to be mad.If you’ve been trying to keep up with where gaming is headed, or you just want to hear a strong Mario 64 defense with your whole chest, this one is for you.Key topics covered:-PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal price increases-Rumors about Xbox removing the cost of online play-Disney possibly buying Epic, and why Unreal Engine matters-Gage’s Top 5 Mario games and why Mario 64 takes the crown#LoadingSnacks #GamingPodcast #PlayStation #Xbox #EpicGames #Fortnite #Mario #Nintendo #PopCulture #SuperMario64

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes dive into the biggest pop culture stories on deck, starting with a full breakdown of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and what it could mean for the MCU. They also get into Sony reportedly moving away from PSN branding, spotlight the indie animated project Wheels and Roses, and close things out with Jokes’ top 5 female Pokémon trainers.Key topics covered:-Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown, theories, and MCU connections-Sony potentially dropping PlayStation Network branding and what that could mean-Wheels and Roses, women in animation, and Jokes’ top 5 female Pokémon trainersChapters:00:00 – Intro02:05 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown29:00 – Sony may be moving on from PSN branding40:29 – Wheels and Roses spotlight49:18 – Top 5 female Pokémon trainers62:18 – Loading Snacks updates and Spoiler Boys plans67:29 – The Finisher and WrestleMania talk70:15 – Outro#LoadingSnacks #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #PlayStation #Pokemon #GamingNews #PopCulture #WheelsAndRoses

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal, react to the new Star Wars: Maul trailer, recap their Awesome Con weekend, and count down Gage’s top 5 female ensemble films. It’s a packed pop culture episode with gaming talk, convention highlights, movie picks, and a quick wrestling update.Key topics covered:-Is Nvidia DLSS 5 really the next step in gaming visuals, or is it overhyped?-Reactions to the Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord trailer and why Maul still hits with fans-Awesome Con recap, Firefly animated revival buzz, and Gage’s top 5 female ensemble filmsChapters:00:00 – Intro and Patreon shoutouts03:00 – Nvidia DLSS 5 reactions and backlash15:10 – Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord trailer discussion25:45 – Awesome Con recap and Firefly animated update43:20 – Top 5 female ensemble films59:40 – AEW, WWE, and WrestleMania talk01:05:30 – Final shoutouts and outro#LoadingSnacks #Nvidia #DLSS5 #StarWars #Maul #AwesomeCon #Movies #Wrestling #PopCulture #Podcast