The Stinger

In a new series, The Guys talk about one of the iconic tropes of storytelling, The Chosen One. First they discuss why the trope holds such a sway over people that storytellers keep examining it. Then, the guys discuss some of their favorite and least favorite iterations of the trope ranging from Paul Atreides, to Emmet from The Lego Movie, and Harry Potter.

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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It's Draft Day at The Stinger! After a brief discussion of the state of fandom filmmaking, The Guys draft their most anticipated releases coming in 2026 (18:15). They discuss everything from blockbuster releases like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, to original blockbusters like Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey.

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! The guys are back and feeling festive because they are here today to draft their favorite Christmas movies! Join us as we cover some of the most classic movies of all time to round out the ultimate Christmas movie draft board.

This is where the fun begins. Join Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they take a trip down memory lane for Revenge of The Sith's 20th anniversary. The guys expound upon the film's flaws (real and perceived) but also take time to explain why it might actually be underrated. Finally, they argue why the film is an essential part of the fandom film canon, which potentially earns it a spot in The Stinger Hall of Fame.Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead

Music: John Battiston

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Join, Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they finally share thoughts on the hit second season of "Andor." In the episode, the trio discuss the show's many merits. Including but not limited to; how the show works as a continuation of the "Andor" storyline, and adds new depth to "Rogue One." Largely however, they examine why the show is one of the best things on TV period, thanks to its technical craft, complex characters, and layered and matured writing.

Later in the episode, the guys share some of their initial thoughts on the first trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" (1:02:26). They discuss how the trailer captures a feeling of a fun space adventure, but also share some concerns they have about it being Star Wars return to the big screen.

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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The guys are back! First they discuss the state of the MCU and the general superhero movie landscape. Then they dive into Marvel's newest film, which serves as Marvel's First Family's introduction to the MCU (12:45). The trio discuss what elements worked for them like the score and worldbuilding, but also address how some pacing and plot choices kept them a bit at arm's length from the film. To close their discussion, the guys speculate how this film sets up/could lead into Avengers: Doomsday (52:15).

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's The Stinger's long-awaited review of Superman. After a hiatus, the guys finally break down what they liked and didn't like about James Gunn's reboot of the iconic character and what it means for the future of the new DCU.

P.S. Please forgive some slight audio issues that occurred during this recording.

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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Josh, Joseph, and Trent are back and excited to talk about the premiere of the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The trio talk about their relationship to the original Netflix series as well as what they most enjoyed/are looking forward to with this new iteration. Later, they talk about some trailers that have dropped since they last recorded including Fantastic Four: First Steps and The Last of Us season 2 (53:15).

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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Josh returns! All three hosts are back together and are once again drafting their most anticipated releases in fandom for the upcoming year. Listen as they discuss how they will evaluate their draft picks once the year is over. Later, follow along as they discuss movies they think will be big hits such as James Gunn's Superman, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and Avatar: Fire and Ash as well as ones that might not be on everyone's radar but they are looking forward to them.

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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We're back! After an extended break, Joseph and Trent return to give their thoughts on some of the recent releases in fandom. The pair discuss their mixed feelings of "The Rings of Power's" second season, covering what worked and what didn't in the latest installment and what they hope to see in the future. Then they discuss HBO's "The Penguin" series and how it works not just as a comic book show, but a gritty crime drama (19:39). Finally they talk about "Dune: Prophecy," how the show has a lot of intriguing elements, but some choices seem to be limiting their enthusiasm slightly (38:06).

Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead 

Music: John Battiston

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