The Wildcard Protocol

Episode 11 of The Wildcard Protocol is here, and we’ve got a LOT to talk about.

First, we’re jumping back into the Marvel bag after watching Avengers: Endgame Encore. I break down my experience seeing Endgame back in theaters, my issue with the Infinity Vision exclusive content, and—most importantly—the new scenes setting the stage for Avengers: Doomsday.

What is Loki doing with Steve Rogers? Why is Doctor Doom coming to collect Bruce Banner? What happened to the thousands of universes disappearing from the TVA’s multiverse? And just how much of what we saw could be setting up the beginning of Doomsday?

Then we move over to Resident Evil, a movie I went into with extremely low expectations… and walked out of genuinely enjoying. I talk about why its ground-level approach to Raccoon City worked for me, the little references to the games, and why Resident Evil fans might want to give it a chance—even if it isn’t the adaptation they were expecting.

On the gaming side, we’ve got one of the strangest Xbox stories I never expected to discuss: Halo potentially moving forward under Activision. What could an Activision-developed Halo actually look like? Could the series benefit from a fresh start, or are we about to get Call of Duty wearing a Master Chief helmet?

Plus, I answer an Ask a Wildcard question about rising streaming prices, ads, subscription fatigue, and whether “sailing the high seas” is about to make a major comeback.

We also have some Wildcard Protocol housekeeping, Discord updates, the possible return of TikTok streams, and a look ahead at spooky season with Madison, The Evil Within, Dead Space and more.

Welcome back to The Wildcard Protocol. 🎙️🃏

WILDCARD HQ DISCORD:

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We made it to Episode 10 of The Wildcard Protocol!

In this milestone episode, I take some time to reflect on the journey so far, officially introduce the Wildcard HQ Discord, and talk about what’s been happening on stream.

From there, we get into the conversation surrounding Marvel’s Wolverine and why I think people put way too much weight on reviews instead of forming their own opinions. I also break down Sony’s recent decisions, Hideo Kojima’s shifting partnership, and why Xbox may have just landed a major win.

On the anime side, I give my final thoughts on Kuroko’s Basketball, talk about why sports anime has been hitting me differently lately, and share my early impressions of finally diving back into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

To close things out, I answer a question from the Wildcard HQ community about Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and whether Logan was the right lead for the original X-Men movies.

Gaming, anime, Marvel, community, and plenty of opinions—welcome to Episode X.

The Wildcard HQ

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On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol, I’m taking a break from Marvel and getting back into gaming, movies, and community updates.

I talk about the upcoming Wildcard HQ Discord, share some appreciation for people who showed up for me during a rough week, give my final thoughts on Batman: The Enemy Within, and revisit why Metal Gear Solid 4 still means so much to me.

Then it’s time for the big one: GTA 6. I break down what has me hyped, the Red Dead influences I’m noticing, Jason and Lucia’s relationship mechanics, and why I already know Rockstar is probably getting my money more than once.

I also share my very unusual experience trying to watch The Odyssey and why I still came away loving the movie.

Gaming, nostalgia, community, and a whole lot of GTA 6 hype.

Streamer Shoutouts!

Aggie Twitch: aggiegirlgames - Twitch

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On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol, I’m back from a long, well-deserved vacation and ready to catch up on everything I missed!

I take some time to reflect on the unfortunate passing of Hayden Panettiere, sharing what she and her work meant to me and the impact she had on my life from childhood into adulthood.

I also dive into some of the biggest announcements coming out of D23, including news surrounding Kingdom Hearts, as well as Marvel’s upcoming X-Men movie and its cast.

There’s plenty to catch up on, so kick back and enjoy another episode of The Wildcard Protocol!

This episode is a raw, unfiltered reaction recorded just a couple of hours after watching Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If things feel a little chaotic or all over the place, that’s because they are, in the best way possible. Running on very little sleep and a whole lot of excitement, I’m diving headfirst into everything that was going through my mind the moment the credits rolled.

Expect instant reactions, emotional highs, favorite moments, surprising twists, and all the little details that immediately stood out to me. This isn’t a deep analysis or a carefully crafted review, it’s simply me getting all of my thoughts out while they’re still fresh.

If you’re looking for an authentic first impression, you’ve come to the right place. A more structured, in-depth breakdown of Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be coming in a future episode, where I’ll have had more time to process everything and revisit some of the film’s biggest moments.

Thanks for listening to The Wildcard Protocol.

The Wildcard Protocol is back, and this episode is all about one of the biggest moments in the MCU.

I’m breaking down my live reactions to Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday trailer, sharing what stood out, what surprised me, and what has me excited or concerned about where the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed. On top of that, I’m diving into all of the biggest announcements from San Diego Comic-Con Hall H, discussing what they could mean for the future of Marvel and how they might shape the road to Avengers: Doomsday.

Whether you’re all-in on the MCU or feeling a little skeptical about where things have been lately, join me as we unpack the reveals, speculate on what’s next, and talk about the future of Marvel together.

🎙️ Welcome back to The Wildcard Protocol.

Shout Out To Friend Of The Podcast LaineyyPooh, support her upcoming Subathon on Saturday August 1, 2026 over on Twitch.

Lainey Twitch: https://twitch.tv/laineyypooh

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is approaching one of its biggest turning points yet with Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon. But after the highs of the Infinity Saga and the mixed reception of recent phases, can Marvel recapture the excitement that once made every release feel like an event?

Wildcard Question: If you had complete creative control over one MCU project before Doomsday, what story would you tell and why?

After a long hiatus, The WildCard Protocol is finally back.

In this return episode, I open up about where I have been, stepping away from school, prioritizing my mental health, and how therapy has helped me navigate life's challenges.

Then it's time to dive into gaming. I break down PlayStation's move toward an all-digital future, the decline of physical media, why game preservation and digital ownership are becoming major issues, and what GTA VI may have to do with the industry's direction.

Whether you've been listening since the beginning or this is your first episode, thank you for being here. Welcome back to The WildCard Protocol.

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🚨 SPOILER WARNING 🚨

This episode contains full spoilers for the Stranger Things series finale. Do not watch if you haven’t finished the show.

On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol, we’re joined one last time by Jovany from The Random Noobs to fully break down and react to the Stranger Things Finale. We dive deep into the ending, major character moments, unanswered questions, and what worked—and didn’t work—in the final chapter of the series.

This episode was recorded LIVE on Twitch, where we answered viewer questions and discussed the finale with a live audience in real time. If you want to catch future live episodes, follow @Jon_The_Wildcard on Twitch.

💜 Special shoutout to @Laineyypooh on Twitch for contributing to the discussion throughout the entire stream—thank you for bringing the energy and insight! Be sure to show her some love.

👇 Join the conversation in the comments

What did you think of the Stranger Things series finale? Did it live up to the hype? What would you have changed?

On this episode we dive back in as Volume 2 has just released, lets talk about it.