Agents of Fandom

Legendary Canadian broadcaster Peter Mansbridge is back as Peter Moosebridge for Zootopia 2, and he remisnces with TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom about how he got to where he is today, and shares his advice for those trying to get into the journalism field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support .

Join TJ Zwarych, Rachel Leishman, and Leah Marilla Thomas to break down Rian Johnson's third movie in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. We discuss the amazing performance from Josh O'Connor, and debate whether or not this is the best Knives Out movie yet. (00:00) Intro (03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Avatar Fire & Ash, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Pluribus, Stranger Th...

Stranger Things has finally returned to Netflix! Join TJ Zwarych, Sean Mott, and Caroline Lee of Agents of Fandom, as well as Lauren Rouse of The Direct, to break down Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1, as we discuss all the Easter Eggs and speculate how the series concludes. (00:00:00) Intro  (00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Dispatch, Zootopia 2 (00:19:00) Stranger Th...

Richard Nebens of Agents of Fandom is joined by Zootopia 2 co-head of animation, Kevin Webb, Jordan Barg, & Christine Kwok! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support .

There's no place like home, and no place like the movie theater to see Wicked: For Good! Join TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom LIVE with Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra's Jamie Jirak, and host of the Hazbin Hotel Pod, Rachel Tolleson! (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Hazbin Hotel, Stranger Things, Highest 2 Lowest (00:15:00) Wicked: For Good Spoiler-Free Reactions (00:35:00) C...

Stranger Things is BACK for Season 5! Sean Mott, Caroline Lee, and TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom discuss their favorite moments, best needle drops, and recap all the major events in Stranger Things Season 1-4, and give our spiciest predictions for Stranger Things Season 5. (00:00:00) Intro  (00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - The Morning Show, I Love LA, Stick, Last Samurai Standing (00:18:00) What Doe...

Is Glen Powell becoming the biggest movie star in Hollywood? Join TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom, Klein Felt of The Direct, and Rachel Leishman of The Mary Sue to discuss Edgar Wright's adaptation of the Steven King novel, The Running Man! Come hang out as we discuss our review of the film, and compare it to the book and the original film with Arnold Schwarzenegger. PLUS stay tuned as we draft who...

Apple TV just doesn't miss! Fresh off the success of shows like Severance, the newest Apple TV hit Pluribus from Breaking Bad and Better Caul Saul creator Vince Gilligan is now streaming. Join us LIVE for our Pluribus Season 1 reviews and breakdown each week! This week, we talk Pluribus Episodes 1-2! (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Stranger Things, Predator: Badlands, Frankenstein (...

How far would you go for your best friend? DETONATOR asks that question and delivers some explosive answers. Writer James Parish joins the Comic Corner to discuss his latest Kickstarter project and what else is to come. Support the Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamesparrish/detonator-1-6-the-complete-series?ref=creator_tab Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the l...

Another DC packed week of new comics kicks off November! Absolute Superman, Matt Fraction's Batman & Stephanie Phillips' Ghost Spider highlight this week's Comic Corner! Come join the conversation! (00:00) The Rundown (01:25) Absolute Superman #13 Review (13:24) Batman #3 Review (21:36) All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #3 Review (27:18) Minor Arcana #11 Review (32:27) Next Week’s Pulls Become...

How is Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in comparison to Henry Cavill? What's next for Ciri and Yennefer? All this and more in our breakdown of The Witcher Season 4, now streaming on Netflix! Join TJ Zwarych and JAM of Agents of Fandom as well as Matt Aguilar of ComicBook to discuss the newest season of The Witcher. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - KPop Demon Hunters, A House of Dyn...

TJ Zwarych and Damon Gray of Agents of Fandom are joined by Star Wars experts and co-hosts of the Reckless Rebellion podcast, Klein Felt and Thomas Carter Rochester, to discuss the all-new release of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3! We share our immediate reactions, best episodes, favorite art and animation styles and so much more. Come hang out with us for our weekly live shows!   (00:00:00) Intro (0...

It's the infamous 5th Wednesday of a comic release month meaning slim pickings for books but the comics still hit hard! Absolute Batman delivered its annual to high audience approval and Jonathan Hickman wraps up his Imperial storyline. (00:00) The Rundown (04:00) Absolute Batman Annual Review (11:47) Imperial #4 Review (15:19) Marvel & DC 2026 Lookahead (30:19) Next Week's Pulls #Comics #Comi...

TJ Pistilli aka Fat Thor and JAM of Agents of Fandom are joined by artist and writer of the Area 51 Studios comic book, Ernie Altbacker and Josh White, to discuss issue 2 of their all-new comic, as well as Ernie's latest movie, Aztec Batman from DC Studios! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support .

It's once again time to welcome back Eisner & now Ringo award winning writer Kelly Thompson to the Comic Corner! Join us for a full discussion on the upcoming Buffy The Vampire Slayer comic, what's ahead for Absolute Wonder Woman and the latest with the cutest thing in comics - Jeff the Landshark. (00:00) Kelly Thompson on Ringo Win & Looking Back on Wonder Woman (06:41) What To Expect in...

Marvel's Ultimate Universe is coming to a close (for good this time), and we ask if readers are still loving Ultimate Spider-Man or not. Plus, reactions to The Ultimates, Absolute Wonder Woman and more. (00:00) The Rundown (02:37) Ultimate Spider-Man #22 Review & Discussion (08:31) The Ultimates #17 Review (14:27) Absolute Wonder Woman #13 Review (17:45) Superman #31 Review (21:39) Justice Lea...

The hit spin-off from The Boys universe, Gen V, is back to conclude Season 2! Join us LIVE every Wednesday to break down Gen V Season 2! This week, TJ Zwarych, JAM, and Lauren Rouse of The Direct as well as Josh Jones of Popped News give their immediate reactions and review to the Gen V Season 2 finale including the HUGE cameos from The Boys, the MAJOR battle between Marie Moreau and Thomas Godolk...

TJ and Damon are joined by Ryan Guar to give their first reactions to Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the Nintendo Switch 2. PLUS they discuss all the major Marvel Studios announcements at New York Comic Con, and give their thoughts on the new Wonder Man trailer.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support .

It's the NYCC reaction show with a breakdown of the best announcements from New York! TJ aka Fat Thor joins this week to give his thoughts on the end of the Ultimate Universe line and we chat about why DC Comics won in nearly every department. Plus, we review our favorite comics of the week including Absolute Flash, Nightwing and more! (00:00) The Rundown (02:01) NYCC Announcements: DC Destroys Ma...

The hit spin-off from The Boys universe, Gen V, is back for Season 2! Join us LIVE every Wednesday to break down Gen V Season 2! This week, we give our immediate reactions and review to Gen V Season 2, Episode 7, including the HUGE cameos from The Boys, the MAJOR reveal with Cypher, and theorize on the Gen V Season 2 finale. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) New York Comic Con Recap (00:08:00) Whatcha W...

It's time for peace, no matter the cost! Join TJ Zwarych and Sean Mott of Agents of Fandom to break down James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2 Finale, on HBO Max! Come hang out and share your theories and discuss John Cena's wild performance as Peacemaker. PLUS we theorize on how the episode could set up the DCU's first event film, Man of Tomorrow! (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:30) Whatcha Watchin? - Task, G...

Shocking early news out of New York Comic Con confirms Marvel is ending their Ultimate Universe line in 2026. Full reaction to that shocking news plus the DC KO event is officially in full swing and already we have an early bracket buster?! Absolute Batman gets steamy, BOOM! Studios releases a brand new title by Tini Howard and much more on this week's Comic Corner podcast. (00:00) The Rundown (01...

The hit spin-off from The Boys universe, Gen V, is back for Season 2! Join us LIVE every Wednesday to break down Gen V Season 2! This week, we give our immediate reactions and review to Gen V Season 2, Episode 6, including the HUGE cameos from The Boys, and theorize on the future of the season. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Ghost of Yotei, Absolute Batman, DC: KO, Pokémon Legends:...

It's time for peace, no matter the cost! Join TJ Zwarych and Damon Gray of Agents of Fandom, as well as Lauren Crouse of The Direct, to break down James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7, on HBO Max! Come hang out and share your theories and discuss John Cena's wild performance as Peacemaker. (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Ghost of Yotei  (00:09:00) Peacemaker Season 2 Retro Re...

A huge week of new comics is here! Absolute Evil, The Omega Act, Absolute Superman & Batman headline DC's slate while Ultimate Wolverine & Ultimate X-Men showcase Marvel's releases. Join us for a full recap of this week's top comics and why right now, DC is just better than Marvel when it comes to comics. ( 00:00:00 ) The Rundown ( 00:01:41 ) Comic Geeks & DC Team Up ( 00:09:01 ) Absol...