Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 0:16.926

What Have You Been Up To? 4:50.357

Have you heard? 24:32.768

Main Topic: Dungeons & Dragons *No Spoilers* 44:25.848

Stupid Plot Summary 45:47.950

Critical Reception 47:05.186

Cast & Crew 48:37.948

Plot 50:14.407

Cinematography 1:04:53.916

Tones & Themes 1:13:30.007

3 Best & 3 Worst 1:14:18.836

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

1:18:54.162

*SPOILERS* 1:20:23.820

True or False Trivia 1:29:39.461

Correspondence 1:32:48.518

Outro 1:38:13.651

Did you hear this week that:

• E3 Cancelled?!
• LOTS of Star Wars news
• A Harry Potter series in the works at WB
• MARVEL trailers incoming - 'The Marvels' & 'Secret Invasion'

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into another of co-host Tommy's most excited for of the year - D&D time, baby! We're reviewing the fantastically fun Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which you'll find does a great job of bridging the gap between the lore and general audiences - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Confused by how the Boba Fett series links to the Mandalorian? Wondering if Disney have totally ruined Star Wars this time? Well look no further! In our series I watch the first episode of a show, so you don't have to!

Join Podcast Assemble as we discuss the first episode of The Mandalorian season 3 and whether its worth coming back to - check out the full YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lYR-iTIJck

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

You can also find our podcast on the Boba Fett series:

https://spoti.fi/3lNN6cj

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 00:00:16

What have you been up to? 00:01:54

Have you heard? 00:16:16

Main Topic: 2001 A Space Odyssey 00:27:45

Stupid Plot Summary 00:28:45

Meet Hal 00:29:22

Scores 00:30:28

Plot 00:32:03

Tones & Themes 01:05:45

3 Best, 3 Worst 01:10:07

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 01:18:04

It this trivia 2001 or Interstellar? 01:20:13

2001 Wrap-up 01:23:44

Correspondence 01:24:15

Outro 01:26:20

Did you hear this week that:

• Why IS Shazam 2 flopping?
• Power Rangers once & Always trailer
• Jonathan Majors arrested..?

Main Topic:

This week we jump back into one of our many, many anthologies - ‘movies we should have seen, but haven’t’. We’re reviewing the 1968 seminal 2001: A Space Odyssey and we have opinions. We know this might be a decisive one.. but we love to hit you with the spicy takes.

Is this on your favourite movies of all time list, or do you find the overlong runtime gratuitous? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO 0:16

WHYBUT? 4:00

Have you heard? 19:07.

Main Topic: 30:41

Stupid Plot Summary 31:41

Cast and Crew 33:12

Plot Overview 34:21

Performances 42:24

Pacing 52:00

Cinematography 53:57

CGI 1:01:22

Tones and Themes 1:02:47

3 Best, 3 Worst 1:03:19

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:06:19

*SPOILERS* 1:07:44

True or False Trivia 1:14:33

Correspondence 1:17:45

Did you hear this week that:

• New Zorro series from Game of Thrones writer by Bryan Cogman
• Quentin Tarrentino has written his final (of 10) film?
• Willow not getting a season 2
• Jordan Peele’s fourth movie reportedly coming Christmas 2024

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into one of Tommy's most excited for of the year - its Adam Driver and dinosaurs, baby! We're reviewing the terribly titled 65 (million years ago), which was sent out to die by Sony - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO - 0:16

WHYBUT? - 4:17

Have you heard? - 17:12

MAIN TOPIC: The Last of Us Season 1 - 28:15

Stupid Plot Summary - 28:54

Cast - 31:02

Performances - 41:34

Pacing - 49:30

Cinematophraphy & World Building - 52:44

Action - 55:24

Tones & Themes - 1:00:44

Best, 3 Worst - 1:02:05

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:07:53

*SPOILERS* - 1:08:12

True or False Trivia - 1:23:35

Correspondence - 1:27:03

OUTRO - 1:30:04.298

Did you hear this week that:

• Star Wars projects - Kevin Feige & Patty Jenkins movies reportedly no longer in development at Disney 
• Starfield - Bathesda’s upcoming space epic has FINALLY got a release date 
• The Suicide Squad kills the Justice League - Reportedly delayed AGAIN
• The Oscars - Everything Everywhere All At Once win BIG

Main Topic:

This week we take a look at one of the most highly anticipated TV shows since GOT, we review the first season of The Last Of Us! If you aren't across just how hyped we were for this, check out our Podcast on the video games in anticipation of this, OR either of our YouTube over at Podcast Assemble.

Did it live up to the hype? Let us know what you think by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

"The Last of Us" has renewed our faith in video game adaptations, heck, even TV in general. It has managed to find the line between sticking to the source material and making it's own story. So what if there was one BIG final twist..

Join us as we discuss why it would be so so so so (SO) fitting, for HBO's TLOU to end with Joel biting the dust - check out the full YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AI8Ni2lYx0

Want to check out our ‘I watched the first episode of’ for TLOU?

   • The Last Of Us - ...  

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

You can also find our podcast on the video game series here:

https://spoti.fi/3kPBFR7

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

2:42 - WHYBUT?

14:43 - Have you heard?

27:48 - Main Topic: Indiana Jones ROTLA *SPOILERS*

30:12 - Stupid Plot Summary

33:06 - Goofiest IMDB Pics

35:14 - Plot

45:47 - Performances

54:15 - Cinematography & World-building

55:52 - Plot (cont.)

1:02:44 - Music

1:05:08 - Tones & Themes

1:06:46 - Best, 3 Worst

1:10:20 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

1:10:49 - Game: Who turned down the role?

1:13:48 - Correspondence

1:18:55 - Outro

Did you hear this week that:

• Aquaman 2 - reportedly worse than Aquaman (2018)
• Cocaine Shark - could be in the works from Cocaine Bear director
• WB want Peter Jackson to return to LOTR
• Jon Bernthal returning as the Punisher

Main Topic:

'Another anthology' we hear you cry?! Why yes, we think you'll like this one. This week we're starting our latest anthology - we review the original movies, which are getting upcoming rebootuations. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on the horizon, we discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Does it still hold up? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

4:22 - WHYBUT?

17:32 - Have you heard?

26:57 - Main Topic: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania *NON SPOILERS*

27:33 - Summary, Scores

33:32 - Plot

40:30 - Performances

44:09 - Pacing/ Cinematography/World-building

53:34 - Tones and Themes

57:33 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

59:30 - *SPOILERS*

01:14:44 - True or False Trivia?

01:17:07 - Correspondence

01:21:03 - OUTRO

Did you hear this week that:

• Black Adder is returning after 20 years..
• Indiana Jones got a new tease at the Super Bowl
• The Flash gets a full length trailer (.. and it looks good?)
• Are Marvel going to be slowing their output?

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're returning to the MCU - the make or break movie for DL! Paul Rudd and co. are back (baby!), for the latest wild ride in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. Is Kang the shot in the arm the franchise needs? Join us for answers and more!

Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Every sit through a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie and think.. "this would have been much easier if the Hulk was there" or "why didn't they just call Thor?". Well this is the content for you.

Check out our list of 5 times the Avengers should have Assembled, but didn't!

0:00 - Intro

1:47 - Ground Rules

2:27 - Black Widow

4:28 - Spider-Man No Way Home

5:58 - Captain America & The Winter Soldier

8:13 - The Eternals

10:06 - Black Panther Wakanda Forever

10:44 - Closing

You can find the original video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_ONe6HPUI

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

4:34.019 - WHYBUT?

24:05.639 - Have you heard?

33:33.710 - Main Topic: Dunkirk *SPOILERS*

37:03.279 - Summary, Scores

42:29.949 - Dunkirk: Plot

50:04.463 - Dunkirk: Performances

55:40.972 - Dunkirk: Pacing

59:29.299 - Dunkirk: Cinematography/World-building

01:03:37 - Dunkirk: Music

01:09:49 - Dunkirk: Action

01:12:35 - Dunkirk: Tones and Themes

01:16:59 - Dunkirk: 3 Best, 3 Worst

01:21:08 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

01:23:03 - Dunkirk GPT

01:25:00 - True or False?

01:28:10 - The Ranking of Nolans

01:29:58 - Correspondence

01:33:52 - OUTRO

Did you hear this week that:

• Mr Beast getting likes, but also better than the American health system?
• Batman 2 release date
• The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gets a trailer
• Netflix tried to make a "real" Squid Game and fails

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! In our penultimate episode on Christopher Nolan, we're reviewing the star-studded Dunkirk. A retelling of the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II (1940). Does Nolan have the cops to pull off something seemingly so far out of his wheelhouse? Join us for answers and more!

Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Instagram || Twitter || TikTok || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)