Best Michael Esquire Podcasts (2025)

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Issue 601: Jurassic World Rebirth Non-Spoiler Review & TDK the Best CBM of the 21st Century? 1:00:49

4d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Jong did in fact return! On today's issue Jong gives his thoughts on the MCU Multiverse ranking from Comicpalooza, where he would've ranked some of the films, and what the crew had too high/too low. Plus, Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Jurassic World Rebirth, Punisher being set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Vin Diesel's recent Fa…

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One Shot: 28 Years Later Spoiler Review with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie 50:39

9d ago50:39

50:39

Today it's a special Comicast One Shot, as Michael is joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to dive into a full spoiler review of 28 Years Later. Find out why the film didn't meet their expectations, what went right, that ending, and more! Plus, there's some breaking news reaction from the pair towards the end of the issue. Jong will retu…

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Issue 600: Ranking the MCU's Multiverse Film Saga Live at Comicpalooza 46:39

11d ago46:39

46:39

Today's issue of Comicast Michael alongside Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, Bryan of the BryFy Podcast, and Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis rank the MCU's Multiverse Film Saga but the catch is it's one collective list done in a fantasy draft style. So each of the panelists take turns selecting films for the ranking, once a film is selected by …

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Issue 599: 28 Years Later Non-Spoiler Review & A DC Update with James Gunn 1:01:32

17d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

On today's issue of the podcast the guys get their final Comicpalooza preparations in, Michael gives a non-spoiler review of 28 Years Later, and the duo go through James Gunn's interview with Rolling Stone as he gives some new updates on DC Studios/DCU at large. Comicast is podcasting live this Saturday from Comicpalooza! Join Jong and Michael at t…

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Issue 598: Talking Comicpalooza, HTTYD, & Predator with Fred of Derf Designs 1:24:33

24d ago1:24:33

1:24:33

No Jong Lee today but that's ok because Michael is joined by a returning Fred of Derf Designs! Fred gives an update on how things are at Derf Designs, what he has planned for Comicpalooza, and more! Plus, the guys dive into a non-spoiler review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) and a full spoiler review of Predator Killer of Killers. Also, in a to…

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Issue 597: Jong's Got Beef with the Duffer Brothers, Why Did It Take Over 3 Years!?! 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Prepare your earholes because Jong's pissed on this issue, with who you ask? Stranger Things creators, the Duffer brothers. Jong's not happy with the longer wait time in between seasons and he's letting it be known. Plus, the guys discuss what they've been watching including Murderbot, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Karate Kid: Legends, and T…

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Issue 596: The Last of Us Ep. 7 "Convergence" Spoiler Review 1:19:45

1M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

On today's issue of the podcast the guys reveal when and what they'll be podcasting about at Comicpalooza 2025 (see below for more). Then the guys react to Marvel Studios/Disney's delay of both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. With the delay, Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on the same day as Dune: Messiah... there's no way both r…

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One Shot: Andor S2 Spoiler Review with Eric Francisco of Esquire & Jessica McNair of Tales of the Force 1:58:39

1M ago1:58:39

1:58:39

It's finally time to talk Andor season 2! For this spoiler filled discussion Jong and Michael are joined by Eric Francisco of Esquire and Jessica McNair of the Tales of the Force podcast. The group give their thoughts on the season as a whole, why it's been a standout in a year filled with top tier television, Cassian/Bix's respective journeys, the…

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Issue 595: Superman & Ironheart Trailer Reactions & TLOU Ep. 6 Spoiler Review 1:21:29

2M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

On today's issue of the podcast the guys react to the snip snap snip snap of Max... I mean HBO Max... yes they rebranded it again. Plus the guys react to the 2nd trailer of Superman and the 1st trailer of Ironheart and dive into full spoilers about episode 6 of The Last of Us. Comicast is back podcasting live from Comicpalooza! This year's event ta…

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Issue 594: We're Back for CP25, TLOU Ep. 5 Spoiler Review, & Jake Schreier Directing X-Men? 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Today on the podcast the guys break the news that they're back for Comicpalooza 2025 as part of the Podcast Partnership Program. They discuss the some of the guests announcement and tease some of what they have planned. Plus, the guys discuss the reports that Thunderbolts* director Jake Scheier is the top choice for X-Men, why Jong hopes for someon…

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Issue 593: The Last of Us Ep. 4 "Day One" Spoiler Review 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

Oh wow, 2 issues in one day? These guys talk a lot. On this edition of the podcast give their spoilery review of episode 4 of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of Ellie and Dina's major reveals to each other, how the show's stellar production design really shined, the debut of Isaac, cutlery options, the mirroring of Abby's journey to …

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Issue 592: Thunderbolts* Spoiler Review 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

Thunderbolts* is finally out so the guys go full spoilers for their review of the latest MCU entry. Listen as the guys discuss why they think it's a possible top 10 MCU film, why the story resonates so much, the visual interpretation of The Void, how it's more of a Florence Pugh joint but that's ok, Lewis Pullman's strong debut as Bob, how Marvel f…

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Issue 591: The Last of Us Ep. 3 "The Path" Spoiler Review 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Jong is sick but that's ok because he pushes through so he can talk all things The Last of Us. Jong and Michael dive into a full spoiler review of episode 3. Find out what the guys thought of the quieter episode, how Ellie is dealing with the fallout of episode 2, how the town is recoverying from the attack, understanding where both sides of the to…

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Issue 590: The Last of Us S2 Ep. 2 "Through the Valley" Spoiler Review 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Today on the podcast the guys discuss the latest trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out what they thought of the new footage shown of the first family, the reveal of Shalla-Bal a.k.a. the Silver Surfer, Ben Grimm's difference in personality this time around, and more! Then the guys dive into the latest episode of The Last of Us. Find out…

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Issue 589: Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 9 & The Last of Us S2 Ep. 1 Spoiler Reviews 1:23:16

3M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Today on the podcast the guys give their spoiler filled thoughts on the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again and the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us. For Daredevil, the guys discuss the pairing of Punisher & Daredevil, that fight scene, the revelation of who killed Hector, the terrifying political ties that reflect our current world, what the…

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Issue 588: Talking Superman & Daredevil Born Again with Aaron Perine of Phase Hero & Free Space 1:05:52

3M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Today on the podcast the guys are joined by Aaron Perine of the Phase Hero podcast and the Free Space podcast. The trio discuss what they thought of the Superman first look, why this film feels different compared to other superhero films, the age of embracing the nerdiness of comics, and when you take a concentrated blast of sun you might hurt too.…

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One Shot: Talking CinemaCon & Sinners Premiere with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

Today it's a special Comicast One Shot, as Michael had a chance to catch up with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to talk about everything she saw at this year's CinemaCon. Plus, Chalice got the opportunity to interview the cast of Sinners at the film's premiere as well as see the movie early. Find out why it's her favorite film of 2025 so far…

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Issue 587: Spider-Man 4's Title Reveal & Daredevil Born Again Ep. 7 Spoiler Review 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

On today's issue of Comicast the guys give their post chair live stream reactions, who were they either surprised or not surprised by, why Jong was disappointed with the social media chair-a-thon, whether James Marsden get his time to shine as Cyclops finally, the reveal of Spider-Man 4's title, why Brand New Day doesn't seem to inidicate a multive…

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Issue 586: Daredevil Ep. 5 & 6 Spoiler Review & Live Chair Reaction 1:12:21

3M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Starting off the podcast the guys give their live chair reactions. Yes, Marvel went live on their platforms about 20 minutes before the guys starting recording this week's podcast so they reacted to some of the Avengers: Doomsday cast names revealed as well as the brilliant memes folks were putting together (the Uncle Ben chair lol). Plus the guys …

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Issue 585: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 4 "Sic Semper Systema" Spoiler Review 1:15:18

4M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Episode 4 of Daredevil: Born Again is out, so the guys are going full spoiler review on the podcast. Find out what the guys thought of the return of Frank Castle, the Matt vs Frank scene, Wilson Fisk being who we thought he was all along, the theme of people changing, the system working for some while not working for others, our first look at Muse,…

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Issue 584: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 3 "The Hollow of His Hand" Spoiler Review 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

The guys are back with another spoiler review of Daredevil: Born Again but before they get to that they had to discuss some breaking news first. According to Deadline Sadie Sink (Stranger Things, The Whale) has been cast for an unknown role in Spider-Man which Deadline described as "a significant one..." so who is she playing? Jean Grey? Mary Jane …

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Issue 583: Daredevil Born Again Ep. 1 & 2 Spoiler Review 1:12:51

4M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Happy Daredevil: Born Again release to all who celebrate! The guys discuss the long awaited return of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. Find out what the guys thought of those shocking first 10 minutes, how this new show harkens back to the old show, the stylistic changes that they were fans of (and not fans of), the imposing prescense of Wilson Fisk, h…

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Issue 582: Shut Up Jerry London & DCU Status Update 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

The guys are back and they're upset, specifically with Jerry London. For those that don't know that name, Jerry was the director of the original 1980 miniseries adaptation of James Clavell's book Shōgun. The director recently said that he thought the new version of Shōgun "is not entertaining for an American audience" and the awards it's won was be…

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Issue 581: Captain America Brave New World Spoiler Review 1:14:07

5M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

This issue is about one thing and one thing only, it's Captain America: Brave New World review day. Jong and Michael give their spoiler filled thoughts on the latest MCU entry. The guys discuss what they thought Sam Wilson's first movie outing as Captain America, Harrison Ford's portrayal of Thunderbolt Ross, the dynamic between Sam and Joaquin, wh…

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Issue 580: Thunderbolts* Trailer Reaction 1:05:21

5M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Today on the podcast the guys react to the latest trailer for the Thunderbolts*, find out what they thought of the trailer and why this trailer might be hinting at Taskmaster not making it out of this movie. What about Red Guardian? Could he not make it out as well? Plus the guys react to our first look at Sentry/The Void, whether Val is using the …

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Issue 579: Fantastic Four Trailer Reaction & Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie 58:16

5M ago58:16

58:16

First impressions are everything and wow what a first impression for Marvel's first family. The first trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered and the guys break it down/react. Plus, the guys discuss Doctor Strange backtracking on not being in Avengers: Doomsday (yes he lied... or did he... I don't know what's real anymore), initial though…

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Issue 578: The Doctor's Not In... Avengers Doomsday 52:50

5M ago52:50

52:50

The guys are back discussing Benedict Cumberbatch's suprising reveal that Doctor Strange will not be in Avengers: Doomsday, the newest footage shown for Superman, James Gunn's latest social media DC reveals, the Lanterns series casting Sinestro, and Daredevil: Born Again's showrunner's recent comments that has raised some red flags for the guys hea…

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Issue 577: Daredevil Born Again Trailer Reaction 1:09:18

6M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

It's finally out... like legitimately out... not graining recorded when you're not supposed to out... the first trailer for Daredevil Born Again is out and the guys react. The guys discuss the imagery of Fisk vs Murdock, what exactly crossed the line for Matt to stop being Daredevil, the connections to season 3 of Daredevil, the possible changes to…

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Issue 576: 2023's The Flash, More Than a Character Interest Problem 1:08:32

6M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Today on the podcast the guys discuss Andy Muschietti's (director of The Flash) comments regarding why The Flash failed and why he felt like it was a lack of interest in the titular character. Find out why the guys think those comments were *check notes* dumb... very eloquent by them. Plus, the guys discuss Matt Reeves recent comments regarding the…

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Issue 575: Let's Predict 2025 & Our Most Anticipated Shows/Movies 59:51

6M ago59:51

59:51

First podcast of the new year, means it's time for what has become an innaugaral thing on the podcast we look ahead at 2025 to give predictions, discuss our most anticipated movies/shows, and we look back at how did with our predictions from 2024. Turns out Jong is clairvoyant when it comes to Sony's Spider-Man-less movie predictions. Rate, review,…

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Issue 574: Jason Momoa is Officially Lobo & The Long Wait for The Batman 42:24

6M ago42:24

42:24

The guys are back on the final day of the year to react to the breaking news of Jason Momoa being cast as Lobo for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and The Batman Part 2 being delayed to 2027. Find out why the guys think James Gunn maybe shouldn't have made that announcement video way back in 2023. Plus the guys discuss the latest episodes of Skeleton …

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Issue 573: Superman Trailer Reaction 38:21

6M ago38:21

38:21

Merry Christmas Eve! And on this holiday the guys react to the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman and recap briefly the shows they're watching. Let's be honest it's a lot about the trailer and the last like 8 minutes is about the shows. Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addi…

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Issue 572: Kraven the Hunter Non-Spoiler Review 40:27

7M ago40:27

40:27

This week on the podcast the guys discuss Dune: Prophecy (more so that Jong watched it and Michael has not as of yet), Jong's beef with The Game Awards' selection for Best Adaptation, breaking Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse news, and brief thoughts on Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos. Plus, the main item to get to today... Kraven the Hunte…

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Issue 571: Creature Commandos is Meh But How About Arcane Season 2 Tho? 1:01:43

7M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

The guys are back and before you ask literally all the news broke after we recorded so not much news in this issue rather more reactions to what we've been watching. The guys go full spoilers talking Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Creature Commandos, and Arcane Season 2. Plus the guys react to the first trailer for season 3 of Invincible and decide whet…

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Issue 570: Jong Watched Arcane 37:44

7M ago37:44

37:44

On this issue you guessed it we talked Arcane as Jong finally watched one of, if not the best show of 2021. Michael freaks out... what a nerd. Plus, the guys discuss the first episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Frank Grillo's comments comparing his Rick Flag Sr. role to Sam Jackson's Nick Fury charater in the MCU, and James Gunn's comments regard…

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Issue 569: You Better Have a Good Screenplay to Get Greenlit by James Gunn at DC Studios 1:08:03

7M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Happy Thanksgiving! For this Thanksgiving issue that's not at all themed around Thanksgiving the guys discuss James Gunn's recent comments on when fans can expect Batman: The Brave and The Bold, why good screenplays are the only way projects will get greenlit at DC Studios, the casting of Kyle Chandler, what's canon from season 1 of Peacemaker, and…

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Issue 568: New Star Wars Trilogy in Simon Kinberg's Hands, Good Choice? 57:55

8M ago57:55

57:55

On today's issue of Comicast, Jong finally caught up on Rings of Power, what did he think of season 2? Plus, the guys discuss Simon Kinberg writing/producing a new Star Wars trilogy, whether the new trilogy should be an all new story or a continuation, where does Rey's solo film fit into this, concerns about Kinberg's movie track record, Andor seas…

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Issue 567: The Penguin Ep. 8 "A Great or Little Thing" Spoiler Review 1:07:33

8M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

The season finale of The Penguin is here and the guys are back breaking it all down. Find out what the guys thought of that absolutely tragic season finale, where Oz goes from here, the tease to that certain bat, and more! Plus, the guys discuss the new trailers for What If...? Season 3, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts*. Rate, re…

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Issue 566: The MCU in 2025, Agatha All Along Season Finale, & The Penguin Ep. 7 Spoiler Reviews 1:06:20

8M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Jong and Michael are back together again... aww. The guys discuss Marvel Studios' Disney+ trailer for upcoming releases including Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, Wonder Man, What If...?, and more! Plus the guys go full spoilers in their discussions on the Agatha All Along season finale and the penultimate episode of The Penguin. Follow Jong and M…

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Issue 565: The Penguin Ep. 6 Spoiler Review with Jamie Jirak of the LITTOH Podcast 43:13

8M ago43:13

43:13

No Jong Lee on this bonus issue of the podcast but that's ok because Michael is joined by Jamie Jirak of the Love in the Time of Hydra: Agents of SHIELD Podcast. Michael and Jamie go full spoilers in their discussion the latest episode of The Penguin. The pair discuss the powerhouse performance that Cristin Milloti delivers once again, the new Sofi…

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Issue 564: Venom The Last Dance Non-Spoiler Review & Agatha All Along Spoiler Review 40:54

8M ago40:54

40:54

Jong is back! Jong returns from paternity leave and gives us a life update following the birth of his second child (congratulations you guys!). Then Michael gives a non-spoiler review of Venom: The Last Dance... it's... umm... it's a movie that you could choose to watch... certainly another Sony Marvel movie... yep. Then the guys go full spoilers o…

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Issue 563: Agatha All Along & The Penguin Spoiler Reviews with Melody McCune of Geek Girl Authority 1:32:38

9M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

No Jong Lee once again, although that might be changing very soon, so Michael is joined by the managing editor of Geek Girl Authority Melody McCune! Besides being the managing editor for Geek Girl Authority, she also a senior writer at Tell-Tale TV, Eulalie Magazine, and a contributor to Sideshow Collectibles. Today on the podcast, Michael and Melo…

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Issue 562: Agatha All Along & The Penguin Spoiler Reviews with Ashley Saunders & Raheel Ramzanali 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

On today's issue Michael is joined by not just 1 person but he's joined by 2 people to discuss the latest episodes of Agatha All Along and The Penguin. In the first part of the podcast Michael is joined by Ashley Saunders of Ashley & Company and Geek Girls Universe to review episode 5 of Agatha All Along. The pair give their thoughts on whether the…

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One Shot: Talkin' Toxic Fandoms & Superfan Focus Groups with Fred of Derf Designs 1:01:37

9M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Fridays normally don't mean Comicast, but today is an exception. This special Comicast: One-Shot actually was part of the recording Michael and Fred of Derf Designs did earlier this week but the recording was so long they decided to split this part of the recording into it's own issue. The discussion today is all about Variety's recent article rega…

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Issue 561: Agatha All Along & The Penguin Spoiler Reviews with Fred of Derf Designs 1:37:16

9M ago1:37:16

1:37:16

Another double issue week of Comicast? Yep, your podcast feeds do not lie. A 2nd issue of Comicast this week and today it's full spoiler reviews for the latest episodes of Agatha All Along and The Penguin with Fred of Derf Designs. The guys dive into what we know now about Agatha/Rio's previous relationship, whether Rio could actually be Lady Death…

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Issue 560: Joker Folie à Deux Spoiler Review with Elliott of Movie Files 1:06:06

9M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

It's time for a full spoiler review of Joker: Folie à Deux. For this review, Michael is joined by Elliott of Movie Files! Michael and Elliott dive into the film, find out why both felt the film that was supposedly a musical lacked being a musical. Plus the guys discuss the performances, the best scene, what stood out positively (not much), the stru…

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Issue 559: Agatha All Along & The Penguin Spoiler Reviews with Alicia Gilstorf of Tell-Tale TV 1:30:46

9M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Jong is still away on paternity leave so this week Michael is joined by Alicia Gilstorf of Tell-Tale TV. The pair discuss the latest casting rumors surrounding HBO's Lanterns series (we have some John Stewart options). Then they give their spoiler filled thoughts/theories on what's happening in episode 3 of Agatha All Along titled “Through Many Mil…

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Issue 558: The Penguin Ep. 1 & Agatha All Along Ep. 1 & 2 Spoiler Reviews with David Ramon 54:23

9M ago54:23

54:23

Still no Jong Lee... wait hold on. 2 issues in one day? Yep, Michael and David Ramon talk a lot when they get together so we had to split up their discussion into 2 issues. In this issue of Comicast, Michael and David dive into full spoilers for the 1st episode of The Penguin and the first 2 episodes of Agatha All Along. Introductions - (00:36) The…

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Issue 557: Thunderbolts* Trailer Reaction & Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan? 59:02

9M ago59:02

59:02

No Jong Lee but that's ok because Comicast legend, the man behind the historic David Does Comics segment previously featured on Comicast, the one and only David Ramon returns to the podcast after a year away. David joins Michael to give a breakdown of the debut trailer of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. Then the guys discuss what ended up being a su…

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Issue 556: Venom The Last Dance Trailer Reaction & PS5 Pro, Is It Worth It? With Andrew Crews 1:16:18

10M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

With Jong away on podcast paternity leave, Michael is joined this week by Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast. The guys discuss Shōgun taking home 18 Emmy's, what they've been watching, the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance, the reveal that Knull will be included in the film, what that means for the MCU, whether we'll finally see the white sp…

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