Predator: Badlands drops a PG-13 trailer, Xbox stokes backlash with Game Pass moves, and Dwayne Johnson’s “The Smashing Machine” bombs. Plus anime box office, Bond drama, and NFL takes.

Welcome to Taps and Takes — your Friday mix of nerd news, sports talk, and comedy from Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub.

We break down the Predator: Badlands trailer and whether a PG-13 Predator undercuts the franchise. We hit the Xbox Game Pass price hike and cloud/ads rumors, and why Microsoft keeps losing goodwill. Then we cover Dwayne Johnson’s A24 drama “The Smashing Machine” underperforming in theaters but building streaming/Oscar buzz.

Also: Superman x Spider-Man crossover news, anime’s box-office run (Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man), and James Bond poster edits.

Sports segment: Baker Mayfield MVP chatter, NFL upsets, Chargers/Jags/Niners talk, and our fantasy league recap.

Fast, funny, and packed with takes — that’s Taps and Takes.

New episodes every Friday from The Do-Over crew.

00:00 – Welcome Back to Taps and Takes

00:32 – Live from Grogg’s Pub & Shirt Club Unboxing

02:00 – Dive Bar Shirt Club & Gift Debate

03:00 – Drew’s New Computer & Graphics Card Saga

05:00 – Laptop Confessions & Saturday Night “Entertainment”

06:00 – Internet Comments Are Wild

07:00 – Marvin the Superfan & Taps Community Shoutouts

08:00 – Predator: Badlands Trailer Breakdown

10:00 – PG-13 Predator Debate & Movie Ratings Rant

13:00 – Dwayne Johnson’s “Smashing Machine” Bombs

15:00 – Is The Rock Back? Acting Talk & A24 Buzz

17:00 – Taylor Swift Movie & Fanbase Divide

18:00 – Superman x Spider-Man Comic Crossover

20:00 – Marvel vs DC Talk & Dream Crossovers

21:00 – Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man Box Office Records

23:00 – Anime Becomes Cinema

25:00 – Tubby Hero X Review & Anime Culture Discussion

27:00 – Xbox Game Pass Price Hike & Cloud Gaming Ads

29:00 – Microsoft’s Downfall & Console Culture

32:00 – Halo Franchise & Missed Opportunities

34:00 – PlayStation vs Xbox: Exclusives Matter

36:00 – Fast & Furious Budget Cuts

37:00 – James Bond Controversy & Poster Edits

39:00 – Who’s the Best Bond? Brosnan vs Craig

41:00 – Resident Evil Casting News

42:00 – Elliott Needs to Shave

46:00 – Blind Bets & Baker Mayfield Love

50:00 – Geno Smith INT's vs The Titans

52:00 - NFL Week 5 Recap & MLB Playoffs

1:08:00 – Fantasy Football Recap

1:15:00 – NFL Division Strength Debate

1:20:00 – Final Rapid Fire Sports Questions

1:26:00 – Wrap-Up & Patreon Shoutouts

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