Turn down your echo, put on your headphones, and welcome to another chaotic live session of Mercury Spaces on X! Join hosts Jeremy, Tray, and Joey as they battle severe platform glitches, random echoes, and dropped audio feeds while bringing you the absolute best in pop culture and tech news.

First up, the guys celebrate the massive $2.04 billion global success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, praising its gritty, street-level strategic reset. They break down Tom Holland’s mature performance, the uncanny recreation of classic comic book covers, and Sadie Sink’s mutant debut as Jean Gray.

Plus, they share their excitement over Jon Bernthal’s triumphant return as the Punisher, Florence Pugh’s hilarious cameo as Black Widow, and debate the chances of Peter and MJ ever getting back together.

Then, they pivot to Samsung's Galaxy Unboxed 2026 event and completely roast the new tiered foldable strategy. They debate if standard Fold 8’s missing stereo speakers and the Ultra's severe thermal throttling are dealbreakers. Tray delivers a hilariously savage take on why anyone under 70 using a stylus on their phone is crazy, while Jeremy geeks out over the highly anticipated 3-pane Gemini Notebook app designed specifically for foldable dual screens.

Next, the crew dives into the massive D23 Expo mutant reboot casting. While they praise Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Maya Boyd as Storm, Joey goes off on Adam Driver being cast as Mr. Sinister, calling him a "dry actor" with only one speed. They also dive into Disney's sequel overload—including Incredibles 3, Zootopia 3, and Coco 2—and Jeremy explains why he wants to throw snowballs at children who watch Frozen 3.

Finally, they explore Disney's park expansions, including Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land (featuring the Maleficent coaster) and Hollywood Studios’ terrifying Monstropolis door coaster opening in 2027. The live Space wraps up with details on their upcoming trip to Tucson Comic-Con, where Jeremy and Joey plan to handcuff themselves together to see if kids can pick the locks!Help us reach our goal of 150 subscribers on our YouTube channel (Mercury by Age of Radio) to win two free volumes of Never Whistle at Night, signed by Shane, whom the guys interviewed at WonderCon!

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🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.28.2026 🚀

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• GTA VI FINALLY SHOWS US THE GAME! Rockstar just dropped an extended first look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, giving us a much deeper look at Jason and Lucia, story missions, gunplay, Vice City, police chases, side activities and the massive open world ahead of its November 19 release.

• Gamescom 2026 was PACKED with announcements. From Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Witcher 3 Remastered to Gears of War: E-Day, Rainbow Six Tactics, Mega Man and a huge lineup of new games, we're breaking down the biggest reveals from Opening Night Live.

• Meta makes a massive settlement — and puts pressure on YouTube and TikTok. Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement over claims involving children and social media, bringing major new restrictions to Facebook and Instagram while calling on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections.

• And much more gaming, podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

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📅 September 4th, 5th & 6th, 2026

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🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay & Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

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🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.21.2026 🚀

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• Spotify: Unskippable ads for them, skipped ads for us? Spotify's approach to podcast advertising is raising new questions about ad skipping, monetization, and who ultimately controls the listener experience.

• Podcasting is becoming a core pillar of SXSW. A dedicated SXSW Podcast Festival is coming in 2027, putting podcast creators, platforms, advertisers, and the industry on an even bigger stage.

• Who’s flying this thing: publishers or ad-tech? We look at the growing tension between podcast publishers and advertising technology and what it could mean for campaign delivery, revenue, and control of the podcast ecosystem.

• And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

🌵 MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!

📅 September 4th, 5th & 6th, 2026

Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to Tucson Comic-Con, and we're bringing the show with us!

🎥 LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con

🎙️ Live Interviews & Special Guests

🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay & Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th & 6th!

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Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

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🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.14.2026 🚀

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• Acast acquires Backyard Ventures, bringing the creator partnerships and sponsorship company into the Acast ecosystem and making another big move in podcast advertising

• YouTube changes the qualifications for ad revenue, potentially changing when and how creators can start making money from their content

• Now anyone can earn from Apple Podcasts Video, opening up new monetization opportunities as video becomes an increasingly important part of podcasting

• And much more podcasting and pop culture news

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🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.07.2026 🚀

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• Is Spotify threatening podcasting with an ad-skipping tool? A new feature is raising questions about creator monetization, advertiser value, and the future economics of podcasting

• Acast opens Apple Podcasts Video to all creators, making it easier for podcasters to expand into video and reach audiences across platforms

• Netflix gives fans an extended look at Grand Theft Auto, fueling excitement and speculation about one of entertainment's biggest franchises

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

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🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.31.2026 🚀

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• Apple launches Neuromancer at exactly the right time, bringing William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic to a new generation as AI and digital futures dominate the conversation

• Don Lemon teams up with Libsyn, marking a notable partnership between a major media personality and one of podcasting’s most established platforms

• Audible opens the door to new audiobooks and publishing opportunities, expanding options for listeners, authors, and creators alike

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

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