The Current Era Podcast

The Current Era Podcast

By Julien VargasTV & Film
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The Current Era Podcast episodes

  • Sonic 3 Review, Mufasa Review, Superman Trailer and MUCH more!

    In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including the latest news from Star Wars, Marvel, and DC, as well as the announcement of a Clayface movie. They also review Jamie Foxx's stand-up special, the new video game anthology series 'Secret Level', and several films including 'Carry On', 'Six Triple Eight', and 'Craven the Hunter'. The conversation is lively and filled with humor, as they share their thoughts on the current state of superhero films and the entertainment industry. In this conversation, the hosts delve into their contrasting opinions on the latest Sonic movie, expressing disappointment over character focus and humor. They then shift to a more positive discussion about the new Lion King film, praising its voice acting and emotional depth. Finally, they explore various upcoming movie trailers, sharing their excitement and skepticism about future releases.
    Mondy and Julien discuss the recently released Superman trailer, sharing their thoughts on its impact and the characters involved. They transition into updates on upcoming movies and series, including Jim Carrey's potential return to iconic roles. The duo also delves into the latest video game news and awards, highlighting notable winners. Finally, they explore trends in streaming services and viewership, reflecting on the dominance of family-friendly content.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Random Rumble: Jiren v Orange Piccolo?, Superman v Shazam and Black Adam? Much More!

    In this episode of Random Rumble, hosts Julien Vargas and Mondy engage in a lively discussion, pitting various fictional characters against each other in hypothetical battles. From Aslan and Shere Khan to Superman and Black Adam, the conversation explores the strengths, weaknesses, and abilities of each character, providing entertaining insights and humorous banter throughout. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various animated styles, character abilities, and superhero dynamics. They discuss the merits of different animation techniques, the power levels of characters from Avatar and X-Men, and the implications of representation in new superhero narratives. The conversation also explores the matchups between characters from the MCU and CW, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each side, particularly focusing on speedsters and their impact in battles. Finally, they analyze family dynamics within superhero teams, particularly in the context of the X-Men. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various hypothetical battles between iconic characters from comics and movies. They explore the strengths and weaknesses of each character, discussing their abilities, past performances, and potential outcomes in a series of matchups. The dialogue is filled with humor, insights, and passionate opinions, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion.

    1 hr
  • Who Wins? The Knight King v Marcus(Underworld), Best Jeanist v Spidey?, Boba Fett v Predator?

    In this episode of Random Rumble, Julien and Mondy discuss hypothetical battles between various fictional characters. They debate who would win in fights between Parademons and the creatures from A Quiet Place, Snake Eyes and the Blue Power Ranger, King Shark and a Deviant, Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny, Shang-Chi and Morbius, Abigail and Megan, Catwoman and Catwoman, T-Rex and Aragog, and Valkyrie and Blue Beetle. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various fictional character matchups and debate who would win in a fight. They cover matchups such as Iron Man vs. Valkyrie, Boba Fett vs. Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel vs. Rita Repulsa, She-Hulk vs. Drax, Damon Targaryen vs. The Beast, Ursula vs. The Meg, TMNT vs. Bowser, Miles Morales vs. Best Genist, and the three Madame Web protegees vs. Michael Bay's TMNT. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various fictional characters and speculate on who would win in a fight. They cover topics such as the powers of different characters, their strengths and weaknesses, and the potential outcomes of their battles.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Bad Boys Ride or Die Review, Venom: The Last Dance Trailer, The Watchers Review and MUCH more!

    In this conversation, Julien and Mondy discuss various news and trailers. They talk about the new office spinoff called The Paper, a series adaptation of Man on Fire, the renewal of All American, the future of The Boys, and the announcement of a new Hunger Games prequel. They also review trailers for the Lego movie biopic about Pharrell Williams, the superhero movie Supercell, My Spy 2, The Killer's Game, and Venom: The Last Dance. They end the conversation by discussing Twitter's decision to allow porn on the app and make likes private. In this part of the conversation, Mondy and Julien discuss various topics including private likes on social media, unskippable ads on Instagram, scheduling text messages on iOS 18, locking apps with Face ID, Pixar's stance on live-action remakes, the possibility of a stunt category at the Oscars, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's decision not to make sequels for Superbad and Pineapple Express, the challenge of convincing audiences to go to movie theaters, and the rumors surrounding Jordan Peele's meeting with Marvel Studios for an X-Men movie. They also touch on the negative reception of The Acolyte and the confirmation of 12 episodes for Andor Season 2 with different directors for each time jump. In this final part of the conversation, Julien and Mondy review the movies Bad Boys Ride or Die and The Watchers. They discuss the action-packed and entertaining nature of Bad Boys Ride or Die, praising the performances of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. They also highlight the introduction of new characters and the nostalgic callbacks to previous films. However, they express disappointment with Martin Lawrence's physical condition and dialogue delivery. As for The Watchers, they have differing opinions. Julien found the third act to be disappointing and gave the movie a low rating, while Mondy enjoyed the lore and gave it a higher rating.

    1 hr 10 min

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Join us every Monday and Friday on The Current Era Podcast as we review and discuss the best TV shows and films of all time in-depth and in every era. We also talk sports, anime and much more!…