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Spider-Man No Way Home has already become the biggest film of 2021, shattering box office records both post and pre-pandemic as well as receiving rave reviews across the board from critics and fans alike. Being a monumental moment in cinematic history, Spider-Man No Way Home serves multiple purposes; it is a celebration of the character that has been on screen for the past 20 years, it is the end of the "Home" trilogy of films starring Tom Holland, it sets up new events in the Multiverse phase of the MCU, and also a redemption for certain character that have been critically panned in the past. Characters of new and old make an appearance in this film and to much of fans excitement, it meets and exceeds expectations of what a Spider-Man can and should be.

In this episode we spoil the entire film from front to back giving our impressions and emotional responses to all of the events that occurred during the film and what we think these events will eventually mean for the Spider-Verse in the future. It is the end and rebirth of a new phase in Spider-Man cinema and we are here to enjoy the ride!

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The live adaptation of the 1998 classic anime COWBOY BEBOP has finally been released on Netflix after years of development hell and COVID-19 uncertainty. The new series stars John Cho, Mustafa Shakir and Daniella Pineda as Spike, Jet and Faye respectively, as they travel through the cosmos trying to catch bounties in order to afford a decent meal for themselves....or at least that's how the original anime series advertised the show back in the day. The new live-action version of Cowboy Bebop is....interesting to say the least. It deviates from the original anime series by taking heavy inspiration from the original source material and essentially remixing it make it anew.

However at its detriment of trying to stay faithful to the original, the new series also takes liberty of changing character motivations and back stories to prevent from being a carbon copy of the original anime series. Some things work, but A LOT of things don't and we here at the Top Back Podcast take a deep dive into how this divisive series succeeds and fails at the same time. The show has stirred up a lot of controversy by alienating old time fans while also racking up an insurmountable amount of mixed to negative reviews from professional critics and bloggers. Enjoy this episode and be sure to check out our old episodes as well!

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe train just keeps on rolling. With the announce of new Disney+ shows on the horizon and more movies, the MCU is continuing to expand at an accelerated rate and the ETERNALS are helping expedite the process introducing new elements and themes to the MCU. Starring an ensemble cast including Selma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie amongst many others, ETERNALS follow 10 unique beings on Earth as they live amongst humans through some of history's greatest triumphs and tragedies. Directed by Chloe Zhao, ETERNALS is the first of its kind in the MCU and we share our thoughts on our favorite characters and moments form the film. Although it has been a polarizing film for critics, we don't necessarily share the same opinion!

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K-Pop culture has been taking the world by storm whether it be the global domination in the music industry by the likes of BTS, the make-up and skin care community or most recently, the K-DRAMA's! K-Dramas have been slowly gaining traction since the late 2010's, but no show has made an impact like SQUID GAME, which has been rated #1 most popular show on Netflix in over 90 countries including here in the United States.

Since the rise of #SquidGame popularity, culminating in various spoofs on #TikTok millions of Halloween costumes, and a potential sequel on the way; we at the Top Back Podcast decided to take this opportunity and review not 1, not 2, but 3 popular #Netflix K-Dramas including Squid Game. We brought along our lovely significant others to chime in on what attracted us to K-Dramas, and how the medium continues to grow. 

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We at the Top Back Podcast share our initial impressions of Disney Pluses new animated original series; Star Wars: Visions and Marvel Cinematic Universe's WHAT IF...

Both animated series breath new life in 2 of some of the most popular franchises in the world with stellar animation, creative new takes on old stories and fan service to boot. Enjoy our episode while break down some of the shows highlights as well as their downfalls!

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The new NBA Season is officially kicking off October 19th and celebrating its 75th anniversary! New trades, new rules and new narratives will make drastic changes to this season making it one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. We at the Top Back Podcast discuss our opinions on the rising stars of the NBA, how the Eastern and Western conferences will compare to last year, and which teams could possibly win a championship for the 2021-2022 season.

If you enjoy this content please consider subscribing to our channel for more fun conversations on pop, nerd and sports culture!

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Comedians are known to tell jokes and make people laugh. Some have stood the test of time and are either still active in the comedy world, or have passed and have made an everlasting impact on future comedians. Dave Chappelle is one who encompasses everything a comedian is and much more. He is more than a comedian, he is a public speaker and a modern day philosopher. He has been known to stir controversy over the  last 2 decades whether it is through his sketch comedy, or his now infamous Netlfix specials which have rattled the LGBTQ communities with his off-brand opinions. But one thing is for sure...there is no comedian alive or dead who has made the impact Dave has accomplished throughout his career. Whether you agree with his point of views or not, Dave Chappelle always makes it his mission to create conversation pieces with people of all creeds and colors. He is not merely telling jokes for entertainment purposes, he is creating discussions that need to be had after the fact.

This episode is commemorating our love and admiration for Dave Chappelle as well has sharing our thoughts and opinions on his last Netflix special "DAVE CHAPPELLE: THE CLOSER" which aired October 5th, 2021. We recap his legacy and his 6-special run on Netflix.

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2021 has been jam packed with Marvel Studio's content of films and television shows, but that hasn't stopped them from rolling out more content for the fans and casual viewers. Now at there 25th MCU film, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" introduces a brand new hero at the forefront, most notably an Asian hero! Shang-Chi is the first ever Asian led Super-Hero released on a grand scale and it did not disappoint. Shang-Chi pays homage to old school Kung-Fu films and respectfully delivers messages about family, honor and Chinese culture. Despite being released during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a film that should not only be experienced on a big screen, but with others who can laugh, cry and enjoy everything Shang-Chi has to offer!

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For kids in the 80's, 90's and early 00's video games were life! Before social media and smartphones, video games were many kids outlets of exploring fantastical worlds, socializing with others online and creating fond memories with friends playing at each others houses. In this episode TBP's Matt Legaspi and special guest Andrew share their personal top 5 video games of all time as well as the fond memories attached to each game during their times of release. Video games helped shape and expand our imaginations outside of our own little bubble and as we grew into adults, we can't help but share our love and appreciation for games that may have been forgotten. 

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Space Jam was a lightning in a bottle moment during the 90's. The marketing behind teaming up the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan may have sounded random and out of place, but what came out of it was a cult classic movie that (at the time) helped blend 2D and 3D together seamlessly. 25 years later, a sequel to the 90's classic has released in theaters and HBO Max, and instead of his Royal Airness as the main protagonist, King LeBron James takes the mantle leading our favorite Looney Tunes character into another out of this world basketball game with high stakes.

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We give our thoughts and opinions on Space Jam 2 and talk about what differentiates it from the original, if it is as entertaining and if can have any impact on the newer generation like the original did. 

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