Pod Wars

Matt joins me in the studio as we talk about nostalgic movies, video games, and music from the good ole days. 

This week Matt and I talk about a YouTube series that doesn't get the credit it deserves for creating the fictional character known as "Slenderman". Marble Hornets is a chilling documentary style series about the disappearance of amateur filmmaker - Alex, who was being followed by a mysterious, tall figure and eventually goes insane from it. Although, the series is not a graphic horror film, the c...

This week the guys have a round table discussion about the latest Spider-Man film. We share how we felt about Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) as a refreshing new villain and the high and low points of this movie. If you haven't seen Far From Home yet you can enjoy the first 10 minutes of this episode as Justus and Gary talk about their experience at the Wisconsin Comic Convention!

The guys sit down and play Star Wars Trivial Pursuit.

Gary and Justus describe the movie Dark Phoenix to Evan... this will be interesting.

Evan, Justus, and Gary are back to wrap up their thoughts on Star Wars Ep. 6: Return of the Jedi. We talk about good Chewy moments, how we really feel about Ewoks, and some of the minor plot holes in the film. Also stick around for another Vader themed COMIC OF THE WEEK.

The guys revisit the desert planet of Tatooine and talk about Death Star 2, Jabba the Hutt, Yoda being a jerk, creepy fanboys, and share their favorite moments from Return of the Jedi.

Justus, Gary, and Evan try to describe this fun summer film. We include our favorite parts, our least favorite parts, and all the Easter Eggs we caught that other people may not have.  Music: Gotta Catch ‘Em All by Tyler Carter and Josh Manuel feat. Jacky Vincent

There's still so much that the guys have not covered from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! So today Evan, Justus, and Gary talk about all that we learned from SWCC panels about the return of The Clone Wars and the brand new TV series coming out called The Mandalorian. We point out hidden things we noticed in the trailers and speculate what is to come for these shows. Justus also brings some new comi...

We remember Peter Mayhew's life and his amazing portrayal of Chewbacca in the Star Wars films. Gary and Justus return from Free Comic Book Day with tips on how to get more free comics and updates on fresh new prints. Evan also shares his latest Kenobi film theory.

Justus, Gary, and Evan talk about their favorite moments from Avengers: End Game. WARNING: Spoilers within.

The guys talk about the Star Wars Episode 9 teaser trailer and set in stone their earliest predictions. Evan and Justus get into a heated debate on whether or not EP IX is a retcon, Parker continues to get roasted for his bad Yoda impression, and Gary shows his support for Reylo. All this and more on this episode of POD WARS!

Evan, Justus, and Parker return from Star Wars Celebration to share their experiences and memories with Gary. Justus tells us what it was like meeting Star Wars author Timothy Zahn and how SWC differs from other comic conventions. Parker and Evan share about hearing from actors at the Episode 9 panel and what it was like going to the first Star Wars Holiday Special panel ever held at a Celebration...

Evan, Gary, and Justus close their discussion on The Empire Strikes Back by sharing their views on the Darth Vader/Luke battle, debating whether Yoda or Jar Jar is more annoying, and comparing Empire to The Last Jedi. We also revisit Cosmic Ghost Rider in this episode’s COMIC OF THE WEEK. Make sure to check in next week when Justus and Evan return from Star Wars Celebration Chicago to share the me...

We have been chronologically reviewing every Star Wars film and have finally hit the gold mine: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Gary, Justus, and Evan talk about why this is the best Star Wars film ever created and debate whether it is wrong that Yoda and Obi-Wan continue to lie to Luke. Is Luke the last hope for the Jedi? Is Han more than a pretty boy? Is Leia the smartest/strongest...

Our very own Justus reports on his findings at the Chicago Comic Con "C2E2". He gives his first hand account of the Marvel Comics panel and what it was like witnessing the reveal of the upcoming Carnage comic book series. We talk about Star Wars Celebration and our favorite parodies like Spaceballs and Family Guy Star Wars. This episode also features a special COMIC OF THE WEEK! Intermission Song:...

Justus and Gary give you the rundown on the latest Marvel movie Captain Marvel . With all the super hero films coming out it may be hard to keep up, but Gary and Justus do a great job explaining where and how this film fits so perfectly into the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU). They talk about the things they liked, the response the film is getting from fans, and make compelling predictions about Ave...

We continue our breakdown of this amazing Star Wars film. Is this the best Star Wars film ever? Or does it contain the same flaws as the prequels that "hardcore fans" like to point out? You'll want to hear Justus' opinion on the matter. Evan continues to learn new life lessons and Gary brings his knowledge of Star Wars memes.

FINALLY, we get to talk about this ICONIC film, and we bring you history and back story on its making. Join Evan, Gary, and Justus as they explore how the Mandela Effect changes how we view old Star Wars films, debate if Luke or Anakin is more whiney, and bring back the beloved COMIC OF THE WEEK. 

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared is a YouTube series that is made to look like a children’s puppet show full of life lessons, BUT this “kids TV show” has a deeper, darker meaning. Each episode seems to end on a random note of absurdity, when in reality the creators are trying to reveal the hard truths of Hollywood and kids television...

We talk about our favorite villains from the Marvel and DC universe. Of course we end up talking on Star Wars and debate if Kylo Ren is a good villain. 

This week we're wrapping up our run down on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This episode also features the return of COMIC OF THE WEEK.

On this installment of POD WARPED we’re traveling back to our second episode ever released!