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In recognition of the 10 Year anniversary, the guys take a look back at Captain America: Civil War. They cover everything from how formative this movie is in creating the defining moment of superhero movies in 2016, how important it is for the introduction of Spider-Man and Black Panther, and how certain sequences like the infamous Airport Battle have aged 10 years later. Co-hosts: Josh Gann &...

Hey now all stars, get your game on and go play The Stinger's episode celebrating the 25th anniversary of Shrek. The guys talk everything from the film's brilliant voice cast, its iconic soundtrack, its impact on internet culture, animated movies, and more. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram...

May The 4th be with You! In recognition of this special day, the guys got together to draft some of their favorite characters in a galaxy far, far, away. Including: light and dark side force users, droids, clones, and more. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/...

Amaze, Amaze, Amaze! The Guys travel back from the depths of space to talk about why "Project Hail Mary" has been such a captivating and endearing blockbuster. They cover everything from Ryan Gosling's compelling performance, to how well Rocky was brought to life, and differences between the film and the novel it is based on. Later in the episode, the guys talk about how "Projec...

Join the guys as they analyze and speculate on what could be going on in the trailers for three big upcoming projects: Dune 3 (3:47), Spider-man: Brand New Day (14:28) and Lanterns (25:03). Later, in anticipation of the release of The Super Mario Galaxy movie, the guys hold a special Mario draft, drafting everything from games, characters, items, and even Mario Kart Tracks (28:27). Co-hosts: Josh...

Drop your buffs and come on in because on today’s special episode of The Stinger, Josh is joined by Zachary Goolsby to break down a historic episode of Survivor! In our first stab at covering this legendary reality show, Josh and Zach talk about their favorite moments from the premier, from Ozzy vs Coach, to new alliances, and special moments with returners like Christian and Cirie. Survivor's...

In a new series, The Guys talk about one of the iconic tropes of storytelling, The Chosen One. First they discuss why the trope holds such a sway over people that storytellers keep examining it. Then, the guys discuss some of their favorite and least favorite iterations of the trope ranging from Paul Atreides, to Emmet from The Lego Movie, and Harry Potter. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely &a...

It's Draft Day at The Stinger! After a brief discussion of the state of fandom filmmaking, The Guys draft their most anticipated releases coming in 2026 (18:15). They discuss everything from blockbuster releases like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, to original blockbusters like Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Bat...

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! The guys are back and feeling festive because they are here today to draft their favorite Christmas movies! Join us as we cover some of the most classic movies of all time to round out the ultimate Christmas movie draft board.

This is where the fun begins. Join Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they take a trip down memory lane for Revenge of The Sith's 20th anniversary. The guys expound upon the film's flaws (real and perceived) but also take time to explain why it might actually be underrated. Finally, they argue why the film is an essential part of the fandom film canon, which potentially earns it a spot in The Stin...

Join, Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they finally share thoughts on the hit second season of "Andor." In the episode, the trio discuss the show's many merits. Including but not limited to; how the show works as a continuation of the "Andor" storyline, and adds new depth to "Rogue One." Largely however, they examine why the show is one of the best things on TV period,...

The guys are back! First they discuss the state of the MCU and the general superhero movie landscape. Then they dive into Marvel's newest film, which serves as Marvel's First Family's introduction to the MCU (12:45). The trio discuss what elements worked for them like the score and worldbuilding, but also address how some pacing and plot choices kept them a bit at arm's length from...

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's The Stinger's long-awaited review of Superman. After a hiatus, the guys finally break down what they liked and didn't like about James Gunn's reboot of the iconic character and what it means for the future of the new DCU. P.S. Please forgive some slight audio issues that occurred during this recording. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely &a...

Josh, Joseph, and Trent are back and excited to talk about the premiere of the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The trio talk about their relationship to the original Netflix series as well as what they most enjoyed/are looking forward to with this new iteration. Later, they talk about some trailers that have dropped since they last recorded including Fantastic Four: First Steps and The Last...

Josh returns! All three hosts are back together and are once again drafting their most anticipated releases in fandom for the upcoming year. Listen as they discuss how they will evaluate their draft picks once the year is over. Later, follow along as they discuss movies they think will be big hits such as James Gunn's Superman, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and Avatar: Fire and Ash...

We're back! After an extended break, Joseph and Trent return to give their thoughts on some of the recent releases in fandom. The pair discuss their mixed feelings of "The Rings of Power's" second season, covering what worked and what didn't in the latest installment and what they hope to see in the future. Then they discuss HBO's "The Penguin" series and how it works not just as a comic book show...

The guys gather together in The Void to break down the monster hit that is Deadpool and Wolverine. The trio break down everything from Hugh Jackman's return, to their favorite cameos, and general strengths and weaknesses of the movie. Later the guys also talk about the bombshell news of Robert Downey's Jr. return to the MCU as Doctor Doom (56:35). Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely &amp...

t's summer! Between trips to the pool and vacations, we all love to get together and watch movies. In that spirit, the guys gather to draft their favorite movies set in or just to watch during the summer. Covering everything from certified classics, to recent hits and childhood favorites, this is one draft you don't want to miss. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Mus...

The guys are back to dive into the first 4 episodes of the latest Star Wars series, 'The Acolyte'! Come join us as jump into hyperspace and make our way to the High Republic era of Star Wars for the first time. We start by discussing our general reactions to the episode, what's working and what is lacking in this show, as well as the polarizing an discourse surrounding the series. And...

To me, my X-Men! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the first season of X-Men '97, the critically acclaimed revival of the beloved '90s animated series. Join us as we explore how the show brings our favorite mutants back to the screen with a fresh yet familiar twist. We’ll break down our favorite moments, character developments, and get into our predictions for season 2. Whether y...

In honor of April Fools' Day, the guys drafted some of their favorite comedies in the following categories: action, buddy, ensemble, Rom-Com, and wildcard. Follow along as the guys discuss everything from certified classics, to modern gems, and underrated cult classics. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   I...

After three years, it's finally time to talk about Dune Part 2. Josh, Trent, and Joseph come together for a deep-dive into the highly-anticipated blockbuster. The trio cover everything from favorite scenes and moments, the characters' journeys in this film, differences from the novel, and even some guesses/predictions about the next installment in the hit franchise. Co-hosts: Josh Gann &am...

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the guys gather to share the stories of how they fell in love with certain fandom cornerstones like Star Wars. In addition, they talk about movies they saw together like Endgame that made for big moments in their friendship, and discuss under-seen, or maybe even forgotten pieces of fandom entertainment. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead...

Friends, the guys gather together to celebrate the highs, the lows, and the head-scratching moments of the DCEU. Josh, Trent, and Joseph cover everything from favorite movies and favorite villains, to movies in this universe that they feel are under appreciated as this chapter of DC storytelling comes to a close. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitt...

Happy New Year from The Stinger! And the only proper way to celebrate is by hyping up the content coming out in 2024. Join us on this episode as we each draft our 4 most anticipated projects coming in 2024 from across the fandom TV and Movie landscape. And stick around to hear our mini-review of 'What If...?" Season 2! Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston Instagram...