Now Conspiring

This week on the Now Conspiring, we review X-Men: Apocalypse and Alice Through the Looking Glass. We also cover some pressing entertainment news and debate whether or not Fox should give the X-Men rights back to Marvel Studios. Here's a quick rundown of the show:00:00:00 – Introductions and some catching up. 00:07:20 – We cover news concerning the upcoming animated Spider-Man movie.00:14:40 - Lionsgate just announced some...interesting news about Power Rangers.00:18:50 - Joss Whedon might be returning to Marvel movies, but with a catch.00:39:37 – Spoiler-free Review: Alice Through the Looking Glass00:50:07 –Spoiler-free Review: X-Men: Apocalypse01:07:19 – Main Segment: We all take sides on the argument over X-Men's future, whether it be with Fox or Marvel.01:20:48 – Feedback: We read and answer your comments from last week’s episode.01:37:45 – Coming soon: We briefly mention next week’s new movie releases.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you think X-Men movies should be made by Marvel now? Let us know your thoughts (and your favorite podcast moments) in the comments, which we may read on next week’s show! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you can send us direct messages and get podcast updates crazy fast. And be sure to subscribe on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also rate/review the podcast if you like it!This week’s cast:Jon Negroni, Kayla Savage, Adonis Gonzalez, Maria Garcia, and Sam Noland.

HOLD EVERYTHING, well except for the door because this week we have a lot to talk about while dissecting, recapping, and theorizing the latest episode of Game of Thrones, which is Season 6, Episode 5: "The Door."The Now Conspiring podcast team covers the top moments of the episode, touring the planetos and getting into the typical dragon-sized spoilers you’ve grown accustomed to. Enjoy!DARK QUESTIONS, DARK ANSWERS: Who was your MVP of the episode, as well as your death prediction for next week? Also, what's an insane, Hodor-sized fan theory you have after watching this episode?Let us know your genius answers in the comments, in case you happen to be correct so we can congratulate you with a sip of wine at our next nameday. And be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and/or Stitcher, and rate us if you like us!

Hey podcast friends, we review of The Nice Guys and the Louis C.K. show, Horace and Pete. We also have a movie news trivia session via the Now Conspiring Game Show. And each of us argues a movie we think should be considered one of the greatest movies of all time, even though it probably isn't already. 00:00:00 – Infinity Gauntlet oven mitt.00:03:00 – We chat about the Star Trek Beyond trailer.00:12:10 – Review: The Nice Guys00:19:18 – THE NOW CONSPIRING GAME SHOW RETURNS! 00:36:50 – Review: Horace and Pete00:49:23 – Main Segment: We pitch the greatest movies of all time that are never talked about. 01:30:00 – Feedback: We read and answer your comments from last week’s episode.01:41:13 - Sam's Impression Q&A01:49:22 – Coming soon: We briefly mention next week’s new movie releases. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each of us pitched a film we think should be considered amongst the greatest films of all time, but currently aren't. Which of our movies do you agree with, and what is a movie YOU think should be in the conversation of all-time masterpieces? Oh, and one last thing! The two Sampressions (Sam impressions) we have left for you to vote on are Gilbert Godfried and Stephen Hawking. Sound off your votes! Let us know your thoughts (and your favorite podcast moments) in the comments, which we may read on next week’s show! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you can send us direct messages and get podcast updates crazy fast. And be sure to subscribe on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also rate/review the podcast if you like it!Also, if you want to be gifted a free episode of Horace and Pete by Sam, email him at [email protected] with the message, Sam, you are a delightful condor.This week’s cast:Jon Negroni, Kayla Savage, Bridget Serdock, and Sam Noland.

Our watch of this week's episode of Game of Thrones has ended, and we have a lot to talk about when it comes to Season 6, Episode 4: "Book of the Stranger." The Now Conspiring podcast team covers the top moments of the episode, touring the planetos and getting into the typical dragon-sized spoilers you've grown accustomed to. Enjoy!DARK QUESTIONS, DARK ANSWERS: Who was your MVP of the episode, as well as your death prediction for next week? Also, do you ship Tormund and Brienne? Let us know your genius answers in the comments, in case you happen to be correct so we can congratulate you with a sip of wine at our next nameday. And be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and/or Stitcher, and rate us if you like us!

This week on the podcast, the Now Conspiring team runs through the big entertainment news of the week, reviews Money Monster, as well as Uncharted 4 and Overwatch.00:00:00 – Sam's "conditions" and What's going on with Brie Larson?00:01:50 – Adonis does a quick review of Uncharted 4.00:05:02 - We chat about the Assassin's Creed debut trailer.00:13:25 - Why they canceled Disney Infinity.00:18:25 - The shows we're losing and gaining this fall (on ABC, FOX, and NBC).00:26:30 - The prequel to both Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, called Come Away.00:30:20 - Which canceled shows should be un-canceled, if you could pick one?00:34:48 - Review: Money Monster, starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jack O'Connell.00:40:12 - Review: Overwatch, the first-person shooter Adonis compares to Pixar for some reason.00:49:50 – Feedback: We read and answer your comments from last week’s episode.01:15:06 - The Great Impressions Debate: Gilbert Godfried moderates a debate between Dr. Phil, Matthew Mcconaughey, and Stephen Hawking. YOU have to vote the winner! 01:23:39 – Coming soon: We briefly mention next week’s new movie releases.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which recently canceled show do you wish could be un-canceled? Also, don't forget to pick an impression for Sam to stick with! There's a special segment of the podcast to help you decide...Let us know your thoughts (and your favorite podcast moments) in the comments, which we may read on next week’s show! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you can send us direct messages and get podcast updates crazy fast. And be sure to subscribe on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also rate/review the podcast if you like it!This week’s cast:Jon Negroni, Kayla Savage, Adonis Gonzalez, and Sam Noland.Artwork by Mark Wagner.

Our watch of this week's latest Game of Thrones has ended, and we have a lot to unpack with Season 6, Episode 3: Oathbreaker. We've consolidated our usual recap into a Top 10 of the episode, highlighting our favorite revelations and theories coming out of this week's episode. As always, this episode is filled to the brim with mutton-sized spoilers for the show and even some mild book spoilers, so listen no further if you want to remain unsullied. DARK QUESTIONS, DARK ANSWERS: Who was your MVP of the episode, as well as your death prediction for next week? Also, what do you think of the R + L = J & M theory? Let us know your genius answers in the comments, in case you happen to be correct so we can congratulate you with a sip of wine at our next nameday. And be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and/or Stitcher, and rate us if you like us! 

Hey all, things get heated on this week's episode of Now Conspiring, where we review Captain America: Civil War. In short, things get...heated. We do a spoiler-free review followed by a discussion where we spoil the movie aplenty (with warning).Jon, Kayla, and Adonis loved the movie, but Maria was pretty mixed. Oh, and Sam is there even though he didn't see the movie. Let the conspiring begin! QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are you Team Cap or Team Iron Man? On that note, are you Team Jon & Adonis, or Team Maria & Kayla? Also, please let us know which impression you want Sam to do from now on! Let us know your thoughts (and your favorite podcast moments) in the comments, which we may read on next week’s show! And be sure to rate the podcast on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also download this episode.SHOW NOTES00:00:00 – Quick introduction and Movie Review (no spoilers) of Captain America: Civil War.00:14:59 – Spoiler Talk: Captain America: Civil War (with spoiler warning). 00:48:20 – Feedback: We read and answer your comments from last week’s episode.01:11:20 – Sam's magical character impressions.01:18:04 – Coming soon: We briefly mention next week’s new movie releases.This week’s cast:Jon Negroni, Kayla Savage, Adonis Gonzalez, Maria Garcia, and Sam Noland.

Hey throners, we have an epic podcast recap lined up for all you Now Conspiring fans of HBO's Game of Thrones. This is a spoiler-filled discussion of the episode, so if you don't want anything ruined for you, then get yourself on a dragon out of here. DARK QUESTIONS, DARK ANSWERS: Who was your Game of Thrones MVP this week? And who is your death prediction, a character you think will die in Episode 3?Let us know your genius answers in the comments, in case you happen to be correct so we can congratulate you with mutton. And be sure to rate the podcast on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also download this episode. 

On this week's podcast, the Now Conspiring team goes through the main headlines of the week with some movie news, and our main segment covers the clickbait nature of fan theories, and how we can grapple with the fact that a lot of people hate them. 00:00:00 – Show Overview00:00:44 – Movie News: We cover some of the biggest headlines of the week, including Dreamworks' big buyout, Daisy Ridley's film future, and more. 00:53:32 – Main Segment: Not all fan theories are conspired equally. Is it just another clickbait fad, or is there something more to the practice fan theorizing? 01:21:13 – Feedback: We read and answer your comments from last week’s episode.01:36:41 – Coming soon: We briefly mention next week’s new movie releases.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do you know when a fan theory is good (or not so good)? In other words, what's your "test" for evaluating a worthwhile fan theory? Let us know your thoughts (and your favorite podcast moments) in the comments, which we may read on next week’s show! And be sure to rate the podcast on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also download this episode.This week’s cast:Jon Negroni, Kayla Savage, and Adonis Gonzalez.