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This past weekend was quite the Marvel-fest! Sand Diego Comic-Con brought plenty of surprises, including the Russo Bros confirmed to be coming back to direct the next two Avengers movies! But the biggest news from SDCC has got to be Robert Downy Jr.'s return to the MCU, not to play Iron Man, but to play the sinister Doctor Doom! In this episode host Mike and guest host Zach share their thoughts on...

The new Superman movie began filming in Cleveland this past week, and a BUNCH of new set photos were released! The new images show our best look yet at David Corenswet's Superman, Lois Lane, Mr. Terrific, and more! In this episode, host Mike and guest host Ethan break down the new looks at the Superman suit, their experience with Superman growing up, and what they hope to see in the movie! They al...

We saw a lot of movies last year! While there were a lot of great movies that released in 2023, there were so many others that came out years ago that we finally got around to watching. In this episode, hosts Mike and Luke discuss the best movies they saw in the year 2023, both old and new, and why seeing each movie for the first time was such a great experience. ]Want more content? Check us out o...

Now that it's been over six months since the Five Nights at Freddy's movie came out, what better time to release a podcast episode about it?!! In all seriousness, it took a while to edit this thing. In this episode host Mike and guests James and Ethan talk in depth about the FNAF movie and how it compares to the FNAF games and lore. If you're a FNAF fan or are interested in the crazy lore behind i...

It's been two weeks since Amazon premiered all 8 episodes of their adaptation of the 'Fallout' video game franchise. As a bunch of nerds, we HAD to talk about it. But, given that I'm a relative novice to the world of 'Fallout', I invited my friend Zach, a Fallout expert, to chat with me and break down every single episode! We talked about all the references to the video games, how the series fits...

Here we are again. Another year of movies gone, another Academy Awards ceremony to talk about. Just like last year, our guest Zach swung by to offer some expert analysis on Oppenheimer was the best movie of the night (I might not have been as convinced). We'll also break down the funniest (and less than funny) moments, as well as lamenting yet another year with a disappointing lack of physical ass...

Happy Halloween! In this special spooky episode Casual Experts Mike and Luke talk about some of the worst horror movies they're ever had the misfortune of training their eyeballs onto (Infinity Pool, Halloween Ends, Texas Chainsaw 3D, and several others) and why they're just the worst. Whether they were disappointing, too heavy handed with their themes, or just plain awful, nothing is held back as...

SPOILER FOR 'AHSOKA' IN THIS EPISODE. In this second part of our 'Ahsoka' episode, Mike and guest Zach geek out over the Clone Wars and Rebels fan service in the last half of this season (Hayden's Anakin in Clone Wars armor?!!), as well as speculating over all the unanswered questions brought up by the somewhat unsatisfying finale. How will Sabine and Ahsoka get back home? What will the New Republ...

The newest Star Wars series 'Ahsoka' has come to a close, and the epic finale has left many questions unanswered. That being said, there is still so much to say about this series, and so this episode Mike is joined by guest Zack to casually discuss all the cool and exciting stuff this series has delivered. In fact, there's so much to say that it had to be split into two episodes! In part one Mike...

It's been over two years since we did an episode like this, but we're finally bringing it back. In this episode Casual Experts Mike and Luke casually selected some of the worst horror movie reviews on the internet, and the other has to guess the movie from the scathing review. Also in this episode: WGA negotiations, Aquaman 2 test screening rumors, Russel Brand assault allegations, and more! - Wan...

Blue Beetle, the newest DC feature film, was released this past weekend to overwhelming praise (but underwhelming box office cash). In this episode host Mike and guest Caleb casually discuss ins and out of the movie, the highs and the lows, and what Blue Beetle’s future could look like on the DCU.Also in this episode: Disney and Warner Bros. being sued, Batman casting rumors, and more! - Want more...

In this episode Casual Experts Mike and Luke casually discuss the new indy horror film 'Talk To Me', co-written and directed by YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou, and the best horror movie of last year 'Smile'. While 'Talk To Me' is quite impressive visually, the unique scenario and clever symbolism really make this movie a stand-out, much like 'Smile', another...

The long-awaited 'Barbenheimer' weekend has come and gone, pitting two blockbuster movies against each other. However, man people have chosen to see both movies, and we at Casual Experts Only are no exception. In this very special episode hosts Mike and Luke and guest Zach casually discuss the two movies in-depth, as well as some of the controversies surrounding them. Which movie reins supreme? A...

In this episode host Mike and guest Caleb casually discuss 'The Flash': it's pros, cons, and the large amount of hate it's getting online. Why is it drawing so many negative reactions? Is it actually a bad movie? In our humble opinion, it’s actually quite good, despite its flaws. Listen to hear our in-depth take on the movie and the negativity surrounding it. - Want more content? C...

Mission: Impossible 7 is now in theaters, so what better time to discuss the previous six entries in the franchise? In this episode hosts Mike and Luke casually deliberate over the franchise as a whole, which movies are the best, and which are the worst. They also discuss some current news, such as the impending SAG strike, Microsoft's recent court ruling, and much more!-Want more content? Check u...

After years of fancasting, David Corenswet has officially been cast as Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn's 'Superman: Legacy'! But what will this new Superman be like? In this episode, we casually contemplate what this new version of Superman will look like, how he'll be characterized, and what villain he might face. We also discuss what the future of DC may look like, and what Jam...

In this episode host Mike and guest Caleb casually converse about the groundbreaking animated film 'Into the Spider-Verse' and its recently released sequel, 'Across the Spider-Verse'. But which movie is better? What are the main themes and messages of the movies, and, most importantly, what are the coolest Spider-cameos? Are these movies really as good as everyone says they are? Li...

With The Flash's final episode premiering last week, the Arrowverse is officially over. Along with several other DC TV series cancellations, what does this mean for the future of DC TV? That is exactly what your casual experts Mike and Luke discuss in this episode, as well as lots of current news on The Flash movie, the affects of the writers' strike, and more! -Want more content? Check us...

In this episode Mike and Luke casually discuss James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and whether or not it is the best trilogy in the entire MCU. Also in this episode: writers' strike details, Superman: Legacy casting rumors, and some new details in Jonthan Major's assault case. - Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@casualexperts -Want more content? Check us out on social medi...

In this episode Mike and guest hosts Zach and Bryce casually converse about the third and most likely the weakest season of 'The Mandalorian'. Breaking down each episode individually, the discussion covers the great moments, unfortunate letdowns, and underutilized plot threads of the most recent installment of Din Djarin and Grogu's adventures. Also in this episode: rumored Fantastic Four casting,...

In this episode Mike and Luke casually compare the original Hellraiser to the Hulu Original "remake" that released last year and what each movie handled better than the other. And while the two movies are very different in many ways, they both handle similar themes that are also present in the original Clive Barker story. Also in this episode: new Star Wars movies, a new Harry Potter ser...

In this episode Mike and Luke casually discuss the horror movies 'Scream 6' and last year's 'The Black Phone', as well as covering the most recent movie and movie news. Jonathan Majors arrested, Ben Affleck spoiling a cameo in "The Flash" and much more! -Want more content? Check us out on social media and our YouTube channel with the link below!https://linktr.ee/casua...

For some reason big studios never seem to be able to adapt video games well to the big or small screen. But that has changed dramatically with the introduction of HBO's recent adaptation of Naughty Dog's 'The Last of Us'. In this episode Mike and special guest Blaise casually compare the TV series to the original video game and break down the first season as a whole. They also disc...

The 2023 Academy Awards have come and gone, and that means everyone has an opinion on the Oscar winners. In this bonus episode Casual Experts Mike and Luke are no exception as they talk with guest Zach about the winners and nominees from this year's Oscars, as well as which projects shouldn't even be nominated and which were totally snubbed (*cough*The Batman*cough*). Want more content? Check us o...

In this episode hosts Mike and Luke casually converse about the movie everyone is talking about: Cocaine Bear. Is it as crazy as people say? Is it really worth the price of admission? Plus, the Casual Experts break down the 2011 DC animated feature 'All-Star Superman' and how closely it adheres (or doesn't) to the original comic. Also in this episode: the guys talk about Bruce Willis' dementi...