Snark Squad Pod

Netflix recently adapted the comic series The Umbrella Academy into a TV show. We are joined by our most frequent guests Ceri Riley and Sam from Thoughts on Tomes to discuss this band of troubled superheroes and all the things that worked and didn't about this show.This week we're trying to figure out how we feel about Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron's dystopian film adapted from the manga of the same name. We are joined by our friend Tobin Addington of The Contenders podcast to help us sift through those feelings about Alita: Battle Angel.Find us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileySam: twitter.com/thoughtsontomesNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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Quick note: we recorded this on February 24th, prior to Luke Perry's tragic passing, which is why we do not mention it in this episode. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends – as well as any fans who are struggling with this one.As the title suggests, this episode we are joined by our friend Miriam Nielsen to discuss the second seasons of Riverdale, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and second seasons more broadly.Find us all on Twitter:Miriam: twitter.com/zentouroNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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This week we're trying to figure out how we feel about Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron's dystopian film adapted from the manga of the same name. We are joined by our friend Tobin Addington of The Contenders podcast to help us sift through those feelings about Alita: Battle Angel.Find us all on Twitter:Tobin: twitter.com/tobinaddington Nicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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After discussing Pride & Prejudice and all of its adaptations last year, we are exploring another Austen classic Emma and some of its many adaptations. We are joined by our dear friend Abi Rein.Find us all on Twitter:Abi: twitter.com/abi_jeanNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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In honor of Valentine's Day, we have gathered up some friends to talk about romantic comedies. Connor O'Brien and Samantha Lane join us to discuss the best and worst movies and tropes.Find us all on Twitter:Connor: twitter.com/ConnorBookinItSam: twitter.com/thoughtsontomesNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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Our friend Jenny Trout is back as we discuss all three aired seasons of NBC's fantasy comedy The Good Place.Find us all on Twitter:Jenny: twitter.com/Jenny_TroutNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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This week we are trying something a little different and asking a friend about their favorite media and tropes. Jess Moro is a book blogger and reviewer whose love of reality TV and romance novels brings a new perspective to the podcast.Find us all on Twitter:Jess: twitter.com/jesswithanansNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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Netflix recently released Black Mirror: Bandersnatch an "interactive film" in which the audience makes choices for the main character, Stefan, as he tries to adapt a choose your own adventure book into a game. We asked Rachel Calderon Navarro & Ceri Riley to join us on this adventure.Find us all on Twitter:Rachel: twitter.com/reellovepodCeri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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Forgive us for the impossibly clunky title, but today we are continuing our journey through the MCU! Now that we have reached Phase 3, rather than discussing all 10 movies (2 of which are still unreleased) we are breaking it into parts. Today we are discussing Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2, Spider-man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok. We are joined once again by Nick Jenkins and Rich Camillucci.Find us all on Twitter:Nick: twitter.com/ngjenkinsRich: twitter.com/RichCamiNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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This week we are discussing the 2013 novel Vicious by V. E. Schwab. Two brilliant friends in college discover they can give themselves superpowers. But things go terribly wrong and they go from friends to enemies, each bent on the other's destruction. We are joined for this tale of anti-heroes by Kat O'Keeffe.Find us all on Twitter:Kat: twitter.com/kat_tasticNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com

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