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Episode 125. We're back to talk about episodes 3 and 4 of Secret Invasion, and we'll return in two weeks for episodes 5 and 6! We discuss deaths that were fake, deaths that look real, whether or not Skulls can take the form of animals, wishing we could see Nick Fury and Priscilla's wedding, and predictions for the end of the show. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast...

Episode 124. Kyle, Melissa, and a surprise invasion by Ignacio are here to discuss adult man conversations, Sonya being posh and pristine while cutting off fingers and crawling through tunnels, and what forgotten minor characters we want to see turn up as Skrulls. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 123. We're talking about the new movie from Wes Anderson, Asteroid City! We discuss the layered narrative structure, themes of artistic pursuit, the spaceman hoe-down, and how one of the characters might be named after Melissa's college advisor. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 122. Kyle and Melissa are here to talk about the new Marvel show Secret Invasion. We discuss Maria Hill's presence in the MCU, possible fates for the President, and the unnerving quality of the opening credits. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 121. We enter the speedforce to talk about The Flash! Kyle has qualms about characterization and effects, Melissa is high on her immersive Screen X experience and loves all the hot dog buffoonery. We discuss the thoughtful production design of this movie, surprising cameos, and how it fits into the history of DC films. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on...

Episode 120. Kyle and Melissa thwip in to talk about the latest Spider-Verse adventure! We discuss the different universes the movie visits, exciting character cameos, the villain's journey, clues from the comics, and a possible vague reference to Solo. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 119. The season two finale of Yellowjackets is here, and we're discussing a game-changing death, a mysterious fire, how long Shauna's family will stand by her, teens who don't solve mysteries, and potentials for new timelines and alternate perspectives in future seasons. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 118. We're talking about the penultimate episodes of season two, including discussions on whether or not "Lightning Crashes" is a song you can dance to, which supporting characters are marked for death and when, how much Jeff knows about the baby, and what's left to resolve in the season finale. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 117. Kyle and Melissa fasTEN their seatbelts for Fast X! We discuss our experiences seeing this movie in theaters, how it feels different than previous movies in the franchise, the surprise cameos, the cool outfits, and men hugging each other and literally saying "I love you." Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 116. We're back back after that weird mid-season break to talk episodes 5 and 6 of Yellowjackets! We try to find a pattern in the possible glimpses at an alternate dimension, and discuss falling down a poop hill, secrets the show tells the audience but not the characters, and the haunting end of episode 6. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 115. Melissa and Kyle discuss the emotional finale to the Guardians of the Galaxy series, including character journey parallels, callbacks to earlier movies, which songs on the soundtrack really hit, dancing, crying, and Missouri pride. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 114. Season 3 of The Mandalorian has wrapped up beautifully… or has it? Kyle and Ignacio are at odds with their opinions on the show, but have some hope for the future of the series. And shout-out to those droids in that bar, you know? Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 113. We're talking about episodes 3 and 4 of Yellowjackets, including the mysterious reappearance of Javi, suspicions of Walter, themes of duality and other selves, and the significance of the novelty naked lady pen. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 112. Kyle and Melissa are back in the wilderness again for season two of Yellowjackets, talking about the first two episodes. We discuss the higher production values, characters who are definitely dead now and those who could still be alive, references to Greek mythology, and how this season could echo the Nikki and Paulo storyline from Lost. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★...

Episode 111. Kyle and Melissa suit up for John Wick Chapter 4! We discuss the new characters, the creative fight setpieces, the possibly ambiguous ending, the memorial to the late Lance Reddick, and falling down stairs. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 110. The Mandalorian is back for it's third season and Kyle and Ignacio are here to give their impressions of the first half of the show. How has this season sat with you? Is it slow or meandering? Do you think the plot is strong or nonexistent? Could Bo Katan be scheming something now that she has seemingly taken up the Mandalorian creed that the descendants of Deathwatch are holding to s...

Episode 109. Melissa and Kyle power up to discuss Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We talk about the deus ex machina ending, horror homages, tiny charming character moments, and how Batman is not in this movie but a Batman actor is. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 108. We are finally here, the end of season one. The Last of Us has a polarizing, if not controversial ending which fans of the video game have been discussing for years. Now that it has been adapted for television there are so many more of you who can discuss it now too. Do you think Joel made the right decision? Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patre...

Episode 107. We are so close to the end and this episode manages to keep the bar high for the finale. With Joel still hurt, Ellie has to scavenge on her own but ends up captured by a group of people unaware that the only reason they are surviving is because they are eating their own dead. Ellie's escape is nothing short of traumatizing. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this p...

Episode 106. Ellie's backstory is finally revealed this week and boy oh boy is it an emotional one. While we see how Ellie got bit in the past, her present situation is also incredibly dire as Joel lies on a basement floor barely holding on and pleading Ellie to move on without him.  Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 105. This episode of The Last of Us ratchets up the emotional character moments as Joel is reunited with his brother Tommy, and Ellie pleads for Joel to not leave her like everyone else. That said, things don't look too good for Joel by the end of this episode. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 104. Kyle and Melissa are here to ring in Phase 5 of the MCU with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss the absence of the San Francisco setting and supporting characters from the first two movies, the powerful presence of Kang, Hank being a dorky dad, and how being in the Quantum Realm for too long makes us miss sunlight. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this...

Episode 103. We predicted that last week was going to be the calm before the storm, and we were right. This week's episode explodes with a violent horde of clickers, and even our first bloater, but in true The Last of Us fashion... it also broke our heart again with Henry and Sam's story. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 102. While last week took a bit of a detour to give us a phenomenal episode of television, this week we return to Joel and Ellie traveling across the country. There are some endearing moments ripped right out of the video game, and we are introduced to two completely new characters who are not in the game at all. The preview for next weeks episode definitely made this one feel more like th...

Episode101. Joel and Ellie make their way outside of Boston and head to Bill's House. But instead of focusing on their journey the episode points the spotlight on the romance between Bill and Frank. This was truly a beautiful episode. Click here to watch a video of this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★