The Old Guard

Wally and Rowls welcome guest Mr. Nutz 05 to review Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Arc System Works' new team fighter. Let’s Get Physical! #CommissionsEarned · The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the Old Guard on the air. Purchase here on Amazon: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls (PlayStation 5) https://lin...

The Old Guard and guest Mr. Nutz 05 return to Gotham for Clayface, an R-rated body-horror take on one of Batman’s tragic villains. They discuss Tom Rhys Harries’ performance, how a horror film fits James Gunn’s shared universe, and whether a lesser-known character can give DC Studios the win it needed after Supergirl stumbled. Trailer: https://youtu.be/OGO4Mqvo3jI?si=Vad09UJnCwfFN6iN Let’s Get Phy...

The Old Guard joins Bucky’s Basement podcast to review 2007’s Ghost Rider. You can find all things Bucky’s Basement here at buckysbasement.com/

Fresh off the Season 1 finale, Rowls and Wally review Lanterns and ask the big question: are you afraid? Trailer: https://youtu.be/7UIBOsuUwc4?si=EfP-dr5_EW_fCcKb

Rowls reunites with Est. 1982 alumni Mr. Nutz 05 and BDT Lotto 5 for a walk through Raccoon City and a full review of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil . Trailer: https://youtu.be/mNd1gb19A-c?si=YePehA_IM5Us2TNl

Wally and Rowls sit down with special guest Van Johnson to review Marvel's latest Spider-Man installment — what worked, what didn't, and where the MCU goes from here. Trailer: https://youtu.be/62bIsvRcPv0?si=-A9QcW0UaaFlqbO8

Rowls gives a quick solo review of Motor City — the 1970’s Detroit revenge thriller starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, and Ben Foster that came and went from theaters in a single week. He breaks down why letting the soundtrack carry the story makes this familiar revenge plot feel original, and makes the case for why it deserves a cult following. Motor City Trailer: https://youtu.be/t6RklhKu...

Wally and Rowls dig into the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer that dropped before San Diego Comic-Con — and Wally isn't holding back on his "MGU" (Money Grab Universe) skepticism. The guys debate whether Marvel can pull off a coherent story with 20+ characters crammed into one film, break down what "Infinity Vision" actually is, and react to news that Avengers: Endgame is getting a theatrical "Encor...

Wally Analog and Rolls Royce sit down to talk DC Studios’ Supergirl — Milly Alcock's performance, the film's opening weekend, and how it fits into the bigger DCU picture alongside Clayface , Lanterns , and Man of Tomorrow . Supergirl Trailer: https://youtu.be/s1-pfiVMKAs?si=z1_FYE3dG1Omc5w_

Wally and Rowls sharpen their claws this week as they dig into Wolverine , Insomniac Games' latest offering to the Marvel gaming universe. Grab your adamantium and settle in. Wolverine Extended Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/OiBo_NgYI5Q?si=3tHJZzGiiE2m2jLh

Wally and Rowls discuss the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, sharing their expectations, rumored microtransactions and what the new installment might mean for the series’ future. Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer: https://youtu.be/jfRZRwu4aEc?si=UE8m3T5clr0vqACM

Wally and Rowls joins Her Majesty’s Secret Service while giving their review of 007 First Light game from IO Interactive! Synopsis: 007 First Light is a thrilling narrative action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.&...

Rowls is joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo to provide a spoiler-free review of The Furious! Synopsis: After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furiou...

Wally and Rowls discuss the success and cultural impact of season 2 of Paradise on Hulu, exploring its standout moments, audience reactions, and what the season means for the show's future. Synopsis: Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/U1MqJBVn8Rk?si=n0JsslqxkZJkdmHL

Wally and Rowls fondly reminisce about playing the original Mortal Kombat video game as they review the new Mortal Kombat II movie. Synopsis: Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Mortal Kombat II Trailer: https://youtu.be/b24oG7qCwp4?si=L...

Wally and Rowls discuss the success and cultural impact of season 2 of Paradise on Hulu, exploring its standout moments, audience reactions, and what the season means for the show's future. Synopsis: It was never just about the bunker! Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three years since ‘The Day’. Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays and new secrets...

Gerald Trottman, composer of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, The Expanse and numerous other films and TV shows, joins Wally and Rowls in the studio to discuss his latest project and to explore the expanding impact of artificial intelligence on both the music and film industries. Episode Notes: For more on Gerald Trottman, visit his website: https://www.geraldtrottman.com/ Check out Gerald Trottman on S...

Rowls and Wally discuss the trend of creating blockbuster movies with an unfinished screenplay? Make it make sense. Episode Notes: Article we referenced on this episode: James Gunn Says the “Movie Industry Is Dying” Due to Films Being Made With Unfinished Scripts VIdeo of Unfinished Screenplays: https://youtu.be/_0MPuu5k_oc?si=cLpnXxIjUozd3HPd

Rowls and Wally recall their favorite — and a few least favorite — movies and TV shows from 2025.

Rowls and guest Hattori Hanzo discuss Stranger Things season five — its cultural impact, why it endures, and how it’s shaped pop culture and fan communities. Synopsis: In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Stranger Things 5 Trailer: https://youtu.be...

Joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo, Wally and Rowls discuss the deep themes and writing of Vince Gilligan in his latest offering streaming now on Apple TV - PLUR1BUS. Synopsis: In a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness, Carol Sturka, one of the immune few, must uncover what's really going on - and save humanity from its artificial bliss. PLUR1BUS Trailer: https://youtu.be/gp...

The Old Guard joins Bucky’s Basement podcast to review 2007’s Ghost Rider. You can find all things Bucky’s Basement here at buckysbasement.com/

Wally and Rowls discuss the fresh energy and new direction in the Predator series now that Dan Trachtenberg is at the helm. In this episode, they provide a brief review of Predator: Killer of Killers, followed by an in-depth, full review of Predator: Badlands, exploring the themes and impact of the latest installment. Synopsis: Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on...

Wally and Rowls have a candid conversation about the push from executives to require writers to develop simple, less complex scripts to keep a distracted audience engaged.   Notes: Jameela Jamil on The Romesh Ranganathan Show discussing second screen viewing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJIBowiCv6/?igsh=M2ZnZTl3bGlucHF5 PC Magazine article on second screen viewing: Netflix Is Telling Writ...

Rowls is joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo to review the third installment of the Tron series, Tron: Ares. Synopsis: Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The soundtrack:   https://open.spotify.com/album/47pjW3XDPW99NShtkeewxl?si=mmnY8n6-T...