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Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom return to the MCU just as Peter Parker leaves for Europe. The crew discusses the epilogue of Phase 3, why rights issues keep Marvel’s flagship character from becoming the center of the cinematic universe and how live action can compete with “Into the Spider Verse”. Plus, writer and actor strikes, authentic teenagers, and the road not taken for Jake Gyll...

David Tennant and Michael Sheen are friends and Jon and Elliott like to talk about them. They discuss how the real life friendship of the stars informed the new story and how “Staged” changed the backdrop of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy. Plus, Barbie makes Lego Movie moves, Star Trek sings, and comedy murder mysteries become a genre. [Ep344]

Pluto TV has launched a 24 hour Godzilla channel, and Howie Weingarten is here for it. Jon and Howie discuss the highs and lows of the franchise and what uncovered gems there may be in the rubber suit genre. Plus, Howie hates “The Flash”, Barbie sells out, and remembering Paul Reubens [Ep343]

Hollywood skipped Comicon this year. Was there finally room for comics? Jon and Elliott take a look at all the announcements and how they harken back to the 90s. Plus, the constant rebooting of Daredevil, the silence of “Secret Invasion”,and were the aughts so bad it can’t sustain nostalgia? [Ep342]

“Indiana Jones” continues to struggle, “The Flash” has slowed to a crawl and not even Tom Cruise can make a summer blockbuster possible. Jon and Elliott discuss what is keeping people out of the theaters, the ballooning budgets that don’t show up on screen,and why fans root for a franchise they love to fail. Plus, is it really a “Secret Invasion” if no one...

It’s time. Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom welcome Indy super-fan and influencer Alex Arnold to discuss the latest and last Indiana Jones movie. Is it worth seeing on the big screen? Was it worth $300 million dollars? What is motivating the negativity online when most moviegoers are giving it positive reviews? Plus, Alex takes the Men through his personal Indiana Jones museum. [Ep340]

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is finally out and it seems to be paying the price for its predecessor. Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom welcome back Lucasfilm PR man John Singh to describe the feeling at Skywalker Ranch in 2008, whether the atmosphere around the premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” matches its legacy and why Spielberg doesn&#8...

Think you know everything about “Star Wars”? Justin Berger and Jamie Benning spent years researching every day of production for their new book “Return of the Jedi: An Authorized Timeline”. Jon talks to Justin and Jamie about finding new stories in a well-researched property, how George Lucas took a step back then a step forward with production, and the depth of knowledge c...

A seminal Marvel artist has passed away at the age of 93. Jon and Steven discuss how Jazzy John’s Spider-Man was the only Spider-Man for an entire generation, why “Daredevil” was secretly an audition, and how his soap opera background completed Peter Parker’s world in a way even Steve Ditko didn’t. Plus, omnibus weights, the golden age of expensive collecting and how...

Howie Weingarten loves a good vampire movie. That’s why he hated Nicolas Cage playing Dracula. Jon and Howie discuss what makes a great vampire, why we still talk about Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee and why budget doesn’t matter. Plus, sneaking magazines in class, big hair porn and reviewing movies alone. [EP336]

So many streaming shows dropped their final episodes this week. Jon and Elliott discuss whether a good ending is worth fewer episodes. Was “Barry” the greatest finale since “Breaking Bad”? Was “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” this decade’s “Mad Men”? And can any ending beat “Picard”? Plus, seeing and missing multiple Marvel movies. [EP33...

It’s the third Indiana Jones movie, but is it the last Indiana Jones movie? Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom discuss whether the Indy franchise was designed as a trilogy and if ignoring “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” means ignoring “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”. Plus, Sean Connery as a character actor, Bond suits and too much funny? [EP334]

Bill Monroe was the host of “the Strokecast”, a seasoned public speaker and a frequent guest of the show. He was also Jon’s best friend. Jon tells the story of how he and Bill met in the 1980s, the adventures they had from Seattle to Las Vegas to the Dominican Republic and how Bill’s eternal optimism overshadowed his own stroke and sudden passing. Plus, a rebroadcast of the...

Noted NY session guitarist, producer and lifelong friend of the podcast Ron Zabrocki passed away this week so we’re representing his 2013 appearance. Ron tells stories of coming up in the 70s, how digital changed his sound and what he really thinks about the Beatles, all in his own inimitable, and much missed, style [EP332]

Jon was on his way to see “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3” when Howie Weingarten showed up from NY on the heels of the World Health Organization ending the COVID-19 global health emergency. They discuss the early days of lockdown, the good and bad ways their lives were changed forever by lockdown and losing loved ones and how Howie and his wife survived getting the virus 3 times. [EP331...

It’s all come down to this. Jon, Elliott, Dave, Tom and Steven Brown cover the largest superhero movie ever made. Was it a 3 hour movie or 3 1 hour movies? How did Lord of the Rings inform the structure? And did creating a perfect ending harm all the Marvel projects that came afterwards? Plus, what lessons has recent Star Trek taken from Marvel?  [EP330]

It’s been 35 years in the making and Jon and Elliott are still not ready. They discuss SPOILERS upon SPOILERS as showrunner Terry Matalas had to balance the cameo budget against rebuilding the Enterprise, how story trumps Easter Eggs and why a 70-year old cast makes the hosts feel well over 50. Plus, how the characters of “Star Trek: the Next Generation” slowly but surely worked...

Doc Mack owns the largest video game arcade in the world but it’s all to support a video game he has been developing for over 25 years. Steven returns in person to the podcast with documentarian Craig Bass to discuss the film they are making about Doc and his game. Reshoots, injuries and attempted murder all play a role in the true story Craig has spent 2 years shooting. Plus, how you can ba...

Star Wars has taken over London and Jon and Elliott are in Indiana Jones heaven! They discuss the new trailer and how much story it gives away (or doesn’t). Plus, the first wave of Indy merchandise since 2008, Ewan MacGregor’s moustache and why Star Wars fans may not be so toxic after all. [EP327]

Disney needs quarterly profits so bad they fired a billionaire. Jon and Elliott discuss how overspending on Disney Plus led to the company slashing 5.5 billion out of its budget. Plus, the streaming arms race, missing event movies and monthly comics in a sea of content and why Jon sounds like an angry alt comic this week.  [EP326]

Harrison Ford is 80 years old and has two television series and a blockbuster movie coming out. Jon and Elliott discuss how the Indiana Jones delays may have caused a late burst of productivity and why “Shrinking” is not the show you might think. Also, “Picard” continues its unbroken streak of being perfect and how the shaky history of “Star Trek: Discovery” pav...

The first female led Marvel movie has arrived! Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom welcome author and journalist Julie DiCaro to discuss what it’s like to be a woman in a field where half the names end in “Man”. Plus, dubious 90s needle drops, the state of de-aging technology and why nice Skrulls are a thing. [EP323]

It’s the most polarizing Indy film and opinions be divided! Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom recorded this before Ke Huy Quan won an Oscar but they welcome former Lucasfilm marketing staffer John Singh to discuss the 1984 blockbuster and whether it’s too dark, too light or just right. How did George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s love lives impact the tone of the film? Is it more faithfu...

Doug Drexler has done makeup, graphics, VFX and concept illustration on Star Trek since “The Next Generation”. He’s back for “Star Trek: Picard” and here to tell Jon and Elliott all about it. Doug covers everything from creating new ships for a franchise he’s loved since the 1960s to getting back in the rhythm with a team he’s known for 30 years. Plus, wor...

Paul Rudd returns to the MCU as Mike Caplan returns to the MCU ReVU! The owner of Mr. Waynes collectibles discusses the low stakes of the Ant-Man sequel with Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom. How much of a game changer is Evangeline Lilly’s suit? Why is the plot like a Big Mac? And, how did this 2018 movie predict COVID? [EP320]