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The conversation revolves around the theme park news announced at D23. The main topics discussed include the new attractions and lands coming to Disney theme parks, such as the tropical theme land in Animal Kingdom, the Monsters Inc. Land in Hollywood Studios, and the villains land in Magic Kingdom. The hosts also express their opinions on the lack of theming in recent Disney attractions, particularly in Galaxy's Edge. They compare Disney's approach to Universal's fan service and discuss the importance of original storytelling. In this conversation, Coop and Bart discuss various topics related to Disney theme parks, including Star Wars, Villains Land, and the Muppets. They express their disappointment with the Star Wars sequels and the missed opportunities in Galaxy's Edge. They also discuss the potential for a Villains Land and the need for more immersive experiences in the parks. The conversation touches on the upcoming Avengers campus and the possibility of the Muppets being removed from the parks. They end the conversation by teasing a discussion on their top five rides at Epcot.

00:00 Exciting New Attractions and Lands Announced at D23 03:05 Lack of Theming in Disney Attractions 07:42 Comparing Disney's Approach to Universal's Fan Service 11:05 The Importance of Original Storytelling in Theme Parks 16:34 Missed Opportunities in Galaxy's Edge 19:13 Concerns about Avengers Campus 31:22 Teaser: Top Five Rides at Epcot

The conversation revolves around Coop's experience hosting a garage sale and Weasel's tactics for buying collectibles at garage sales. Coop shares his strategy of advertising the garage sale as a comic book sale and targeting serious comic book buyers. He also discusses the importance of building anticipation and using various online platforms for advertising. Weasel shares his tactics for negotiating prices at garage sales, including asking about other items before negotiating for the item he really wants. They also discuss the dynamics of garage sale interactions and the camaraderie among collectors. Weasel also shares his approach to buying sports cards and collectibles, focusing on specific players and prospects. In this conversation, Coop and Weasel discuss their experiences with buying and selling collectibles, including sports cards and comic books. They talk about their strategies for finding valuable items at garage sales and conventions, as well as their successes and failures in investing in collectibles. They also share stories about meeting celebrities and getting autographs. The conversation highlights the excitement and challenges of the collectibles market and the importance of research and patience in making successful investments.

00:00 Introduction and Monday Night Gaming

01:23 Coop's Four-Day Garage Sale

07:17 Advertising and Marketing the Garage Sale

09:07 Preview Night and Mutant Customers

13:32 Negotiating Prices and Stereotypes

15:05 Successful Sales and Networking

18:21 Weasel's Tactics for Buying Collectibles

23:09 Checking Prices and Market Trends

26:00 Weasel's Success in Sports Card Investing

27:44 The Thrill of the Hunt: Buying and Selling Collectibles

29:19 From Garage Sales to Conventions: Finding Hidden Gems

32:01 Investing in Collectibles: Strategies for Success

35:24 Tales from the Fan World

38:08 Staying Informed and Adapting

In this conversation, Coop and Weasel discuss the topic of grading collectibles, specifically sports cards, comics, and action figures. They cover the main grading companies, such as PSA, CGC, and AFA, and explain the purpose of grading as a way to establish the value and authenticity of collectibles. They also discuss the factors that go into grading, such as condition, centering, and print quality. The conversation touches on the cost of grading, the importance of getting valuable items graded, and the potential risks of counterfeiting and alteration. They also briefly mention the grading of other items like VHS tapes and video games. The conversation concludes with a discussion on buying and selling collectibles, including fair market value and the percentage resellers typically pay for collections.

00:00 The Purpose and Process of Grading Collectibles

01:49 The Main Grading Companies

03:01 Factors Considered in Grading Collectibles

05:12 The Cost and Value of Grading

06:41 Risks 10:26 Grading Other Items

16:32 Buying and Selling Collectibles: Fair Market Value and Reseller Percentage

The conversation covers various topics including current interests, Game of Thrones, action figures, the Brat Pack, and personal reflections. The hosts discuss their current interests, including TV shows like House of the Dragon and Earthworm Jim. They also talk about their preferences for action figure brands and their disappointment with the quality of recent figures. The conversation then shifts to the Brat Pack and the documentary about them, with a focus on Andrew McCarthy's perspective. They also touch on the idea of reflecting on past decisions and the possibility of moving to different locations.

During the conversation, the hosts discuss the top three things they did during COVID. They talk about hobbies and activities they picked up, such as baking, golfing, and smoking meats. They also mention their involvement in selling action figures, writing screenplays, and collecting and selling sports cards and comic books. The hosts share their experiences and the joy they find in these side hustles. They also touch on the challenges and interactions they've had with people in these communities.

00:00 Exploring New Hobbies and Activities During COVID

08:20 Finding Joy and Purpose in Side Hustles

19:21 Building Communities

23:55 Challenges and Fulfillment in Side Hustles

The big news of the week is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The hosts have mixed reactions to this news, with one being excited and the other being skeptical. They discuss the potential storyline and how RDJ's return could work. They also talk about the challenges of making a good Fantastic Four movie and the difficulty of portraying a stretchy superhero. Overall, they express their interest in seeing how the Russo brothers handle the film and the rest of the cast.

00:00 Robert Downey Jr. Cast as Dr. Doom

03:00 The Potential Storyline 06:43 Casting Choices

09:03 Confusion and Apathy Towards the MCU

10:48 Excitement for the Russo Brothers

11:16 Lack of Confidence in the Fantastic Four Reboot

13:40 Track Record of Fantastic Four Movies

14:31 The Difficulty of Portraying a Stretchy Superhero 1

15:37 The Challenge of Making a Good Fantastic Four Movie

In this conversation, Coop, Hod, and Weasel discuss Hod's midlife crisis and his passion for collecting action figures. They talk about Hod's involvement in a band, his recent purchases, and the emotional attachment he has to certain figures. They also touch on topics like the controversy between cloth and plastic accessories, the value of action figures, and the reactions of others to Hod's collection. The conversation ends with a discussion about a nine-foot animatronic werewolf Hod recently acquired.

00:00 Introduction and Jad's Midlife Crisis

02:34 Jad's Recent Purchases and Emotional Attachment

06:06 Cloth vs Plastic Accessories

09:45 The Extent of Jad's Action Figure Collection 1

13:28 The Shift to Preordering and Scalping

17:29 Reactions to Jad's Collection

In which shockingly, Kurt returns with Dave Jahblahblahblah to catch everyone up on what’s been happening. Be warned- no setlist exists as the guys instead choose to jam on some classic topics- The Star Wars Universe. The new Joker movie. The Walking Dead. Solo. And that Infinity War ending…

Kurt also catches people up on his creative endeavors, and why he’s conflicted about the fate of both Stay Cool, Geek and This Week In MLB The Show.

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