Talking in Circles

Greg and Dan count down their top five favorite comic book series released in 2016 so far. They discuss the state of comics from Marvel, DC, and indie publishers, then reveal their picks: I Hate Fairyland, The Eighth Seal, Harley Quinn, Gideon Falls, and Spider-Woman. Before diving into comics, they also discuss Netflix's Stranger Things and Greg reviews the new Ghostbusters film.

Dan presents a game where Greg and Chuck try to determine whether various movie, TV show, and comic book projects are actually in development or pure fiction. The episode covers Sharknado 4, Taken, Comic Con: The Movie, Chrononauts, Bloodshot, Mary Poppins Returns, Scoob, and I Hate Fairyland. The hosts also discuss Pokemon Go's popularity and its addictive nature, Greg reviews the SyFy series Alphas, and the episode closes with Adventures With Dan, Chuck, and Greg.

The hosts share their mixed reactions to Independence Day Resurgence after seeing it theatrically. Chuck found it disappointing overall, criticizing the bland acting and lack of compelling characters compared to the original, while Greg thought it was enjoyable despite a slow start. Dan appreciated the nostalgic elements and some of the action sequences. They also play Fact or Fiction, covering topics including the upcoming Power Rangers film, CW's DC television universe plans, and competing spy franchises.

Greg, Chuck, and Dan count down their favorite things to do during summer, ranging from beach trips and camping to reading, summer blockbuster movies, comic conventions, cookouts, and ice cream. They also discuss Dan's review of Amazon Prime's NFL documentary series All or Nothing following the Arizona Cardinals, and Chuck's recommendation of a professional-quality Star Wars fan film called Darth Maul Apprentice.

The hosts draft sitcom characters across TV history to create the ultimate comedy show. Chuck builds an outdoorsy fishing-themed sitcom with Mike Baxter, Red Foreman, Colonel Potter, Carl from Mike and Molly, and Sophia from Golden Girls. Greg creates a geeky comedy centered on aliens and superheroes, featuring Alf, Urkel, Mork, the Tick, and Herman Munster. Dan rounds out the lineup with his own cast selection.

The crew debuts a new game testing their knowledge of actors' most famous work by IMDB rankings. Greg shares a painful story about a clip-and-climb accident at a sports complex, Chuck discusses a scientific study ranking superheroes by physics feasibility (with Superman coming out on top), and Dan reviews the Warcraft movie.

The hosts dive into bizarre stories from around the world, including a man mistaking bear cubs for dogs, a pizza delivery that saved a life, and a McDonald's robbery thwarted by off-duty French special forces. They also discuss DC Comics' Superman and Watchmen Rebirth, the film The Lobster, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics, and White Collar.

The crew discusses the latest Marvel Legends toy releases and what figures are worth collecting, shares their thoughts on DC's Rebirth initiative, and reviews the X-Men: Apocalypse film. They break down what worked in the movie—including the introduction of younger characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Nightcrawler—and dig into what fell short, from Apocalypse's overpowered abilities to underutilized characters like Magneto and the film's handling of Wolverine's surprise appearance.

Inspired by X-Men: Apocalypse, the hosts imagine their own versions of the Four Horsemen by selecting fictional characters to embody Famine, Pestilence, War, and Death. Before diving in, they discuss the major controversy surrounding Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and Marvel's reveal that Cap has been a Hydra agent all along. Greg, Chuck, and Dan each pitch their selections and explain why their choices would be most effective at bringing about the apocalypse.

The hosts play the classic Desert Island game with their own twist, each choosing a TV show, movie, food, book, person, and miscellaneous item they'd bring to a deserted island. Before diving into the game, Dan reviews the documentary Finders Keepers, Greg discusses his mixed feelings on a TV series and recommends avoiding Hellraiser: Hellworld despite its notable cast, and Chuck shares his haul from the Scranton Comic Convention.