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    Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture when it comes to superhero movies, comic books, gaming, sci-fi, streaming, fantasy, and so much more can be super difficult. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you in podcast form, well at least try to do it for you... in a mediocre way but I mean at least they wanted to try, right? So every Monday hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, The Witcher, Arcane, gaming, comic books, or whatever it is in pop culture these guys got you covered, well they think they do.
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    Episodes (529)

    Issue 527: A Deep Dive Into Halo S2 Ep. 5 & What Does the Superman Logo Reveal Tell Us?

    Issue 527: A Deep Dive Into Halo S2 Ep. 5 & What Does the Superman Logo Reveal Tell Us?
    On today's edition of Comicast the guys give an update on what they've been watching, dive deep into Halo season 2 episode 5, discuss what the Superman logo reveal tells us about the film, the latest addition to the cast, the film's name change, and much more!

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:37)
    What We've Been Watching Uhh Shōgun Duh - (01:46)
    Halo Episode 5/Series Deep Dive, Michael Got Theories - (09:08)
    Superman Legacy's Name Change, Logo Reveal, and The Perfect Casting Addition - (38:06)
    Goodbyes - (53:20)

    Issue 526: Is Superman: Legacy a Kingdom Come Adaptation? & Halo Season 2 Spoiler Review So Far

    Issue 526: Is Superman: Legacy a Kingdom Come Adaptation? & Halo Season 2 Spoiler Review So Far
    The guys are back and they're talking Superman: Legacy! A recent table read photo from Superman: Legacy showed cast memebers names on cards that had a very distinct Superman logo pictured. The logo looks like the logo from the Superman Kingdom Come era, is James Gunn adapting that story for the first movie the DCU? Find out why Jong doesn't think so. However, if it is being adapted find out how Michael thinks they can adapt that story for the first movie. Plus the guys discuss Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke movie that James Gunn told him to let go, a possible Batman Beyond animated feature from some of the makers of the Spider-Verse films, Marvel Studios retooling how they do things, whether superhero fatigue is an actual thing, and before they wrap up they give their spoiler thoughts on Halo season 2 through it's first 4 episodes.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:37)
    Is Superman: Legacy a Kingdom Come Adaptation? - (00:01:49)
    James Gunn says "let it go" to Joe Manganiello - (00:14:40)
    Batman Beyond Animated Feature from Spider-Verse Makers - (00:22:07)
    Marvel Studios Retooling Behind the Scenes - (00:31:00)
    Superhero Fatigue to Blame? - (00:42:40)
    Halo Season 2 Spoiler Review So Far - (00:58:07)
    Goodbyes - (01:15:23)

    Issue 525: We Officially Have Our Fantastic Four & a Bad Madame Web Movie (Non-Spoiler Review)

    Issue 525: We Officially Have Our Fantastic Four & a Bad Madame Web Movie (Non-Spoiler Review)
    It's finally over!! After all of these years since the debacle that was the 2015 Fantastic Four we can stop with the mock/dream casting because it's finally been confirmed who's playing who in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film. Michael and an under the weather Jong dive into Marvel Studios official image showcasing the cast, what the image means for the plot of the movie, the strong 60's vibes, H.E.R.B.I.E., classic comicbook looks, the villain, what possibility are there for Doctor Doom, and more. Plus the guys discuss the first full trailer for X-Men '97 and Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Madame Web, oh man what a movie it was.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:37)
    Marvel Studios Reveals the Fantastic Four Cast - (02:55)
    X-Men '97 Trailer & Premiere Date Released - (26:56)
    Madame Web Non-Spoiler Review - (32:32)
    Goodbyes - (43:19)

    Issue 524: Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breakdown

    Issue 524: Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breakdown
    Yeah it's mainly all about trailers today. The guys dive deep into the first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. What do the TVA want with Deadpool? Did we get a tease to Doctor Doom? Is Deadpool going back to Age of Ultron? Find out what the guys think about all of those questions and more! Plus the guys discuss the trailers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Twisters, Wicked, A Quiet Place Day One, and Monkey Man. Jong closes out the show with his non-spoiler thoughts of the first 2 episodes of Halo season 2. The guys also discuss the shocking death of Juan "Spike" Osorio, a crewmember who died on the set of Marvel Studios' Wonder Man series. To help the family during this time, visit the family's GoFundMe page here.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:37)
    Shocking Death on Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Set - (00:02:00)
    Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breakdown - (00:05:32)
    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Reaction - (00:34:48)
    Twisters Trailer Reaction - (00:43:26)
    Wicked Trailer Reaction - (00:47:25)
    A Quiet Place Day One Trailer Reaction - (00:50:28)
    Monkey Man Trailer Reaction - (00:55:08)
    Jong's Non-Spoiler Review of Halo S2 Ep. 1 & 2 - (01:01:00)
    Goodbyes - (01:13:34)

    Issue 523: The DCU Has It's Supergirl, Good Choice? We Think So

    Issue 523: The DCU Has It's Supergirl, Good Choice? We Think So
    On today's issue the guys discuss the DCU getting it's Supergirl, how the casting choice fits the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow source material, the director that kinda threw their proverbial hat into the ring to direct Supergirl, why a Superman: Red Son live action movie with Henry Cavill is cool on paper but not possible, the reviews of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League so far, why Rocksteady going the live service route for their next game looks to be a mistake, Jong's final thoughts on Echo, and some MCU rumors to close the show. The guys also react to the sad news of the passing of one of the greats, Carl Weathers.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:37)
    RIP Carl Weathers - (00:01:44)
    DCU Picks It's Supergirl - (00:06:10)
    Matthew Vaughn as Director of Supergirl? Nah - (00:23:06)
    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Reviews So Far - (00:32:50)
    Jong's Spoiler Echo Review - (00:45:29)
    Another Actor Leaves Thunderbolts - (00:52:21)
    MCU Rumors - (00:55:32)
    Goodbyes - (01:02:15)

    Issue 522: Spider-Man 4, a Street Level Story or Another Multiverse Story?

    Issue 522: Spider-Man 4, a Street Level Story or Another Multiverse Story?
    The guys are back with a Marvel heavy episode starting off with Jong's review of Echo so far after having watched the first 2 episodes of the series. Find out why he's lukewarm on the series so far. Plus the guys discuss Wilson Bethel being confirmed to return as Bullseye for Daredevil: Born Again, Sam Wilson's new suit for Captain America: Brave New World, the new actor rumored to be up for the role of Sentry in Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios/Sony being at odds on Spider-Man 4 being a street level story or another multiverse story, why another Spider-Man multiverse story would undermine where the character was left at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Sony possibly developing a R-rated Spider-Man project reportedly centered on Spider-Punk... yeah I don't know what Sony is doing either at this point.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:37)
    Jong's Echo First 2 Episode Review - (01:24)
    Wilson Bethel Returning as Bullseye - (07:11)
    Sam Wilson's New Captain America Suit - (12:51)
    Our New Sentry for Thunderbolts - (18:00)
    Marvel Studios/Sony at Odds on Direction for Spider-Man 4 Story - (23:30)
    Sony's Spider-Man Less Universe, is it Standalone? - (34:50)
    An R-Rated Spider-Punk Project, Seriously? - (43:40)
    Goodbyes - (46:28)

    Issue 521: Why Don't We Just Do That Netflix Daredevil Thing Again?

    Issue 521: Why Don't We Just Do That Netflix Daredevil Thing Again?
    It's another Daredevil news day for Comicast as more news dropped following the last issue of the podcast regarding the new MCU series. The guys discuss Daredevil: Born Again beginning production, bringing back the stunt/fight coordinator from the Netflix series, why the move seems to indicate less CG and more practical for the Hell's Kitchen hero, dropping the 18 episode count down to something more akin to the Netflix series 13 episode counts, Echo having a halo effect on other series, the building of the street level MCU, Echo being utilized further, and more. Plus the guys discuss some breaking news regarding Invincible season 2, a rumor surrounding Ryan Gosling in the MCU, Sony not being able to do math for Madame Web, and The Last of Us season 2 casting additions so far.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:37)
    Breaking Invincible News - (02:23)
    Daredevil Begins Production & Brings Back More of the Team from the Netflix Series - (08:27)
    Rumor: Ryan Gosling as Nova? - (31:47)
    Rumor: Madame Web Drops the 90's, Wait They're Doing What? - (33:45)
    The Last of Us Season 2 Casting Additions, We Have Our Abby - (41:18)
    Goodbyes - (50:02)

    Issue 520: Echo Non-Spoiler Review & The Defenders Born Again in the MCU

    Issue 520: Echo Non-Spoiler Review & The Defenders Born Again in the MCU
    Today's issue of Comicast starts off with Michael's non-spoiler review of Echo, find out what he thought of the limited series, what worked for the show, where did it falter, and more! Plus the guys discuss the MCU canonizing the Marvel Netflix shows, getting confirmation from Vincent D'Onofrio that his Kingpin is a continuation, why the reset of Daredevil helps in the long run, why bringing street level characters is a good move for the future of the MCU, what needs to happen to make D'Onofrio's Kingpin feel like a larger threat for street level heroes, Tatiana Maslany's She-Hulk season 2 comments, The Mandalorian becoming a movie, and their predictions for 2024 being decimated here in mid-January.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Echo Non-Spoiler Review - (00:03:47)
    MCU Canonizing the Marvel Netflix Characters & Kingpin as a Villian - (00:14:28)
    She-Hulk Season 2 Not Happening? - (00:44:35)
    The 2024 Predictions Falling Apart - (00:49:09)
    The Mandalorian & Grogu, Good Move? - (00:52:51)
    Goodbyes - (01:00:39)

    Issue 519: What If...? Season 2 Spoiler Discussion

    Issue 519: What If...? Season 2 Spoiler Discussion
    Today on the podcast the guys are diving into a spoiler fielled discussion regarding season 2 of What If...?, Steven Yeun leaving Thunderbolts, Echo releasing Tuesday, The Last of Us taking home all the awards at the Emmy's, Game of Thrones animated projects, a Mandalorian season 4 rumor, and the character Gary Oldman almost played in The Dark Knight.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:36)
    What If...? Season 2 Spoiler Discussion - (01:55)
    Steven Yeun Out of Thunderbolts - (18:13)
    Echo Releasing Tuesday - (23:42)
    The Last of Us Winning Emmy's - (28:37)
    Game of Thrones Animation? - (31:01)
    The Mandalorian Season 4 Movie Rumor - (44:34)
    Gary Oldman as the Scarecrow? - (47:29)
    Goodbyes - (50:38)

    Issue 518: 2024 Predictions and Our Most Anticipated Movies of the Year

    Issue 518: 2024 Predictions and Our Most Anticipated Movies of the Year
    It's a new year, so that means new predictions! In today's issue the guys revisit their predictions from 2023 and look at how right (and how wrong) they were. Plus the guys look back at Marvel/DC's respective performances in 2023 and their favorite piece of media from the year. Then the guys dive into their most anticipated movies of 2024, predictions for the upcoming year, and play a game of true/false.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:36)
    How right and wrong our 2023 predictions were - (00:06:15)
    Grading Marvel/DC's 2023 - (00:17:30)
    Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 - (00:29:26)
    2024 Preidctions - (43:41)
    Goodbyes - (01:11:34)

    Issue 517: We Give Christmas Gifts and Buy or Sell Some Rumors... Totally Original Idea

    Issue 517: We Give Christmas Gifts and Buy or Sell Some Rumors... Totally Original Idea
    It's Christmas time! So the guys are giving some Christmas gifts out to some very deserving folks. Plus the guys do a totally original idea called Buy or Sell where they buy or sell rumors surrounding some future projects like buy or sell Secret Wars being a two parter now or Spider-Man 4 being a street level civil war. The guys also discuss Jonathan Majors being officially fired by Marvel Studios and Warrior being cancelled at Max, Michael is sad.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:36)
    Giving out some Christmas Gifts - (02:00)
    Jonathan Majors officially fired by Marvel Studios - (11:48)
    Buying and Selling some rumors - (18:45)
    Warrior cancelled at Max - (45:16)
    Warner Bros. and Paramount possible merger - (50:50)
    Goodbyes - (56:39)

    Issue 516: It's James Gunn Week and too Many Superhero Cameos?

    Issue 516: It's James Gunn Week and too Many Superhero Cameos?
    Today on Comicast it's James Gunn Week! There was a plethora of stories involving James Gunn/DC this week including Gunn confirming who's playing Lex Luthor in Superman Legacy, casting a new Maxwell Lord, the JLI version of Maxwell Lord we expect to see, Zachary Levi with a jab at DC, Gunn's comments on superhero cameos, and whether cameos are prevalent problem or not. Plus, the guys react to a new writer being brought in for Captain America: Brave New World reshoots, gaming news, and more!

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:36)
    RIP Andre Braugher - (05:36)
    Update on Silk: Spider Society - (08:47)
    James Gunn/DC News - (10:45)
    Captain America: Brave New World Adds Writer - (40:46)
    Gaming News - (43:22)
    Goodbyes - (48:21)

    Issue 515: Iron Man Isn't Coming Back & GTA VI/Blade Trailer Reaction

    Issue 515: Iron Man Isn't Coming Back & GTA VI/Blade Trailer Reaction
    On today's podcast the guys discuss Kevin Feige's recent comments on the possibility of bringing back Iron Man for future MCU projects, whether they buy it or not, why the MCU needs to focus on the new Avengers, Ryan Reynolds getting in on the #DeadpoolLeaks by releasing fake Deadpool 3 set photos, Patrick Stewart commenting on a possible return as Professor X, a Spider-Man Noir live action series being in the works at Amazon, the first trailer for GTA VI, the announcement of a Blade video game, The Game Awards, and more!

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Kevin Feige's comments about bringing back Iron Man - (02:15)
    Ryan Reynolds' fake Deadpool 3 set photos - (14:28)
    Patrick Stewart on a possible Professor X return - (22:38)
    Spider-Man Noir live action series in the works - (24:47)
    GTA VI trailer reaction - (35:54)
    Game Awards reaction - (43:02)
    Marvel's Blade trailer reaction - (49:46)
    Goodbyes - (58:37)

    Issue 514: Trailer Reactions to The Boys, HOTD S2, Fallout, Halo S2, & Godzilla x Kong, & More

    Issue 514: Trailer Reactions to The Boys, HOTD S2, Fallout, Halo S2, & Godzilla x Kong, & More
    It's nothing but trailer reaction today! Over the weekend, CCXP 2023 took place and the event yet again proves to be a big one in pop culture news. During the event we saw trailers for The Boys, House of the Dragon Season 2, Fallout, Halo Season 2, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and Furiosa. The guys react to all of those trailers plus discuss Suicide Squad Isekai, why Marvel is missing out on animation, and a new rumor circulating around Deadpool 3. If you want to check out any of the trailers, they're linked below.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    The Boys Season 4 Trailer - (00:02:34)
    House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer - (00:17:26)
    Fallout Trailer - (00:21:50)
    Halo Season 2 Trailer - (00:31:09)
    Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Trailer - (00:36:13)
    Furiosa Trailer - (00:45:48)
    Suicdie Squad Isekai Trailer - (00:50:56)
    New Deadpool 3 Rumor - (01:01:15)
    Goodbyes - (01:06:09)

    Issue 513: Superman Legacy's Lex Luthor, Invincible Non-Spoiler Review, & Kang Dynasty Has It's Writer

    Issue 513: Superman Legacy's Lex Luthor, Invincible Non-Spoiler Review, & Kang Dynasty Has It's Writer
    It's a post-Thanksgiving edition of Comicast! Michael gives his non-spoiler review of the 1st half of Invincible season 2, Superman Legacy latest casting news (including Lex Luthor, Eve Teschmacher, & Jimmy Olsen), more names circling Doctor Doom role, Taika speaking about the MCU and his future, Kang Dynasty getting it's new writer who has major ties to Loki, and Dave Filoni getting a promotion that will be huge for Star Wars moving forward.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:36)
    Invincible Non-Spoiler Review So Far - (02:58)
    Superman: Legacy Casting - (09:59)
    Doctor Doom Casting Rumors - (22:48)
    Taika Doing it For The Money - (25:35)
    Breaking: Kang Dynasty Has It's Writer - (29:46)
    Dave Filoni Gets a Promotion - (41:35)
    Goodbyes - (47:05)
    Comicast
    enNovember 28, 2023

    Issue 512: The MCU Have a Lack of Avengers Problem? & Fantastic Casting Rumors for F4

    Issue 512: The MCU Have a Lack of Avengers Problem? & Fantastic Casting Rumors for F4
    It's a news filled day on the podcast as the guys discuss some of the biggest headlines from the week including Avengers Kang Dynasty losing it's director, whether the MCU not having an Avengers movie is a detriment to the universe, Pedro Pascal and others being linked to Fantastic Four. Plus, some DC news, What If...? Season 2 and Madame Web trailer reactions, and more!


    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    What We've Been Watching - (00:03:00)
    Avengers: Kang Dynasty Loses It's Director - (00:09:20)
    Lack of Avengers a Problem in the MCU? - (00:18:35)
    Fantastic Four Casting Rumors - (00:37:31)
    Sentry Confirmed? - (00:54:17)
    What If...? Season 2 Trailer - (00:57:02)
    Madame Web Trailer & Sony Verse Combining with the MCU - (01:00:20)
    Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Writer Confirmed - (01:07:00)
    Jason Momoa on Whether He's Done with Aquaman - (01:12:38)
    Superman Legacy Has a Villain Confirmed & Maybe Another - (01:13:49)
    Goodbyes - (01:21:26)
    Comicast
    enNovember 20, 2023

    Issue 511: Loki Ep. 6 "Glorious Purpose" & The Marvels Spoiler Reviews

    Issue 511: Loki Ep. 6 "Glorious Purpose" & The Marvels Spoiler Reviews
    It's a spoiler filled issue of Comicast as the guys give their spoiler thoughts about the season finale of Loki and Marvel Studios' newest film The Marvels. Find out what the guys thought of the conclusion of Loki's journey, his new role in the MCU, what the ending means for Jonathan Majors' Kang/He Who Remains, where Loki's arc ranks among MCU characters, why the strength of The Marvels lies with its 3 leads, Iman Vellani being a star, the villain weakness, the box office performance, and the huge mid-credit/final scene that set up huge things for the MCU moving forward, and more!

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Loki Season Finale Review - (00:03:18)
    The Marvels Spoiler Review - (00:40:44)
    MCU Release Schedule shifts (01:11:45)
    Goodbyes - (01:13:05)

    Issue 510: MCU in Trouble? Uhh Calm Down & Loki Ep. 5 "Science/Fiction" Spoiler Review

    Issue 510: MCU in Trouble? Uhh Calm Down & Loki Ep. 5 "Science/Fiction" Spoiler Review
    Today the guys are breaking down the scathing article from Variety regarding the MCU being in crisis. The guys go through some of the biggest points in the article including the rumored backup plan for Jonathan Majors/Kang, the possible pivot to Dr. Doom, the ongoing VFX problems, The Marvels director Nia DaCosta leaving the production to begin work on her next project (spoiler alert, this happens a lot), the rumored plan to bring back the original Avengers, the problems with Blade, the ace up Marvel's sleeve with the Fantastic Four/X-Men waiting in the wings, and more! Plus, the guys discuss the first trailer for Echo, the series being rated TV-MA, Marvel Studios new banner for projects, and a Loki episode 5 spoiler discussion.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Variety article on the problems with the MCU - (00:02:45)
    Echo Trailer - (00:39:40)
    Loki Episode 5 Spoiler Discussion - (00:53:33)
    Goodbyes - (01:07:39)
    Comicast
    enNovember 07, 2023

    Issue 509: Loki Ep. 4 "Heart of the TVA" Spoiler Review

    Issue 509: Loki Ep. 4 "Heart of the TVA" Spoiler Review
    Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween Jong watched Werewolf by Night for the first time, we need more Werewolf by Night. Plus, the guys dive into some Marvel Snap deck talk, Taika Waititi reportedly not returning as director for Thor 5, Daredevil getting a new creative team, and a full spoiler discussion of Loki episode 4. Find out what the guys thought of this truly jaw dropping episode with reveals about Loki, Victor Timely, OB, and more! The guys also discuss what that cliffhanger ending means for the final 2 episodes of the season, the connective Kang tissue for the multiverse saga, what version of Kang will be the ultimate big bad for the current saga, Ravonna/Miss Minutes' plans, and more!

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Werewolf by Night - (00:03:07)
    Marvel Snap - (00:07:57)
    Taika Waititi Not Returning for Thor 5? - (00:14:17)
    Loki Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion - (00:24:33)
    Daredevil Has New Showrunner - (01:08:15)
    Goodbyes - (01:12:35)

    Issue 508: Loki Ep. 3 "1893" Spoiler Review

    Issue 508: Loki Ep. 3 "1893" Spoiler Review
    It's a Marvel focused issue of Comicast today as the guys discuss Deadpool 3 moving from its May 2024 release date and a breakdown of episode 3 of Loki. Find out what the guys think of the interesting reveal of Miss Minutes, the return of Ravonna Renslayer, what the debut of that particular person's variant means for the series now, the Loki/Mobius dynamic, and a rundown of theories of what Miss Minutes' secret regarding Ravonna could be.

    Timecodes:

    Introductions - (00:00:36)
    Deadpool 3 Moving from May 2024 - (01:30)
    Loki Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion - (10:24)
    Goodbyes - (50:55)