Have you ever wanted to get into games journalism or podcasting? This episode is for you. We are joined by the reviews editor of Games Beat & one of the Beef N' Cheddar Boyz, Mike Minotti, to talk about his journey through gaming & journalism, hosting three podcasts & if Goldeneye 007 (N64) is overrated. On top of that, we talk 2021 Game of the Year, AEW's impact on pro wrestling, Disney in the 90's, the Book of Boba Fett & even the recent Nintendo Direct. Mike even takes us behind the scenes of Games Beat & what it is like trying to cover major gaming events as they happen. The hour we spent flew by & it is a conversation you will definitely not want to miss.

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We eatin' fam! Nintendo dropped the first Direct of 2022 & give our instant reactions to the forty minute show. From a new Mario Strikers game to Nintendo Switch Sports, EarthBound on NSO & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe getting a 48 course DLC pass, this was simply one of the best Directs of all time. One of our favorite shows of all time, Futurama, is being revived by Hulu & Justified is getting a spinoff series. The Obi-Wan series on Disney+ finally got a release date & it is just around the corner. The Lord of the Rings IP is up for sale & Sam puts his cards on the table in this week's Weekly Wata.

Picks of the Week/Trivia - 5:01

Nintendo Direct Reaction - 18:10

Gaming - 1:09:38

Futurama/TV - 1:21:30

Movies - 1:39:48

Weekly Wata - 1:44:35

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This week, we go spoiler free with our impressions of the debut trailer for Halo on Paramount+ & Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Is it the future of the Pokémon games or just another spinoff? Is it even worth the $60? Sony acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion as a counterpunch to Microsoft's big buy a few weeks ago. Madame Web is getting a spinoff film, Party Down is coming back & the CW ordered pilots for some new shows, all before Sam brings us home with a Weekly Wata Spotlight.

Next Interview/Picks of the Week/Trivia - 3:53

Sony Acquires Bungie - 16:30

Pokémon Legends: Arceus SPOILER FREE Impressions - 28:20

Gaming - 52:00

Halo Paramount+ Trailer Impressions - 1:30:00

Movies - 1:44:44

Weekly Wata - 1:52:40

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This week, the Rock is starring in a new video game movie, so we list the top six films we'd want him to star in. Plus, Ozark is back for season four (part one) and we give our spoiler free impressions (you'll want to have seen the first three seasons for this discussion). Elden Ring has gone gold, Call of Duty might not become an Xbox exclusive, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is here and the 2021 Mortal Kombat film is getting a well-deserved sequel. Greg thinks the When We Were Young Fest is a poorly marketed conspiracy and Sam drops a fun Weekly Wata Spotlight.

Picks of the Week/Trivia - 5:00

Movies - 18:20

TV - 36:30

Gaming - 52:30

Music - 1:06:01

Weekly Wata - 1:10:52

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This week, we take a full hour to discuss Microsoft's enormous acquisition of Activision Blizzard, what it means for both the Xbox & AB brand & culture, which titles will become Xbox exclusive, how it affects Game Pass & Sony's potential response. After that, we break down the insane debut trailer for Disney+'s Moon Knight. From there, we discuss 2021's best selling games, LEGO Star Wars: the Skywalker Saga's new release date, Godzilla getting a new TV series, the Batman's runtime & the insane lineup of the When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas.

Pick of the Week/Trivia - 7:00

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard - 17:15 

Moon Knight - 1:01:05

Gaming - 1:13:50

TV - 1:25:20

Movies - 1:37:50

Music - 1:42:36

Weekly Wata - 1:56:19

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This week, we're joined by friend of the show Mike Casini to give our annual We Pod Awards for best (and worst) movie, tv series, game & album of the year. We added a few categories this year, too! After that, we discuss the possibility of Goldeneye 007 making a comeback on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Peacemaker is out now on HBO Max & we give our spoiler-free impressions of the first three episodes plus Degrassi is coming back!

Awards - 15:00 - 2:11:00

Gaming, TV and movies, in that order, are the last half hour of the show

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This week, there are not many news stories, so we spend a ton of time talking spoilers about the latest MCU film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. What did we like? What didn't work? How does this film set up the future of the MCU? We answer those questions & more. From there, we break down the new trailers for Matt Reeves' the Batman & Uncharted. In TV, the Book of Boba Fett is here & we give our spoiler free impressions of the debut episode. Greg gives some Game of the Year contenders & Sam goes back to Star Wars for his Weekly Wata spotlight.

Pick of the week/trivia - 7:15

Spider-Man: No Way Home spoilercast - 15:00 - 55:09

the Batman & Uncharted trailer breakdowns - 55:10

the Book of Boba Fett impressions - 1:14:50

GOTY 2021 - 1:28:30

Weekly Wata - 1:35:57

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This week, Sam shares his very spoiler free impressions of Spider-Man: No Way Home while Greg gives his of the brand new Xbox Console Exclusive, the Gunk. We also break down all six episodes of Hawkeye (SPOILERS!) & list our top three characters from the show that is not Clint or Kate. John Wick 4 has been delayed by almost a year, Michael Keaton has reportedly joined another DC film's cast & a beloved anime is getting a long overdue revival.

Picks of the Week (Spider-Man)/Trivia - 4:53

Movies - 21:15

TV (Hawkeye SPOILERS) - 31:30

Gaming - 54:00

Comics - 1:03:25

Weekly Wata - 1:05:55

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This week, we recap the 2021 Game Awards, November's best selling games & Nintendo's Indie World Showcase. Greg shares more in-depth impressions of Halo Infinite's campaign & Pokémon Legends Arceus is getting a new Hisuian form of a Kanto monster. Spider-Man: No Way Home is here, the Eternals is hitting Disney+ soon & Netflix cancelled Cowboy Bebop. All before Sam hits us with a Weekly Wata.

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This week, we break down the Bloomberg scoop that PlayStation is working on an Xbox Game Pass competitor launching in Spring 2022. How will it work, what will it be priced at &, most importantly, what games will be included?! Also, Halo Infinite's campaign is here; Greg shares his very very early first impressions, along with his unbridled thoughts on Marvel's new Guardians of the Galaxy game. The latest SpiderVerse film has been officially unveiled, Shang-Chi is getting a sequel & we give our thoughts on Dexter: New Blood now that we're halfway through the series.

Pick of the week/Trivia - 04:15

Gaming - 15:58

Movies - 51:57

TV - 1:06:30

CGC TCG Spotlight - 1:27:48

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