The 'Verse!

The Squad continues their space education with another session of The 'Verse! Academy, covering topics like episodes 4 & 5 of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . We're in for a treat with our first entirely crew-focused episode followed by a deep dive into Spock's psyche and personal life. Lots on the agenda for new and returning fans! We continue our coverage of Disney+'s six part Ob...

The Squad sits down with Jeremy Slater , creator of Disney+’s Moon Knight , also known for his work on The Umbrella Academy and Fantastic Four . We were so excited to discuss one of our favorite Marvel Disney+ TV series and one of Slater’s favorite superheroes. We talk early comic book obsessions, the lengths you go to for authentic representation, the ever-changing Marvel timeline, and so much mo...

The Squad continues excavating Emilia's Star Wars blindspot with a discussion of Rogue One . Were you a fan of this film? Do you consider it a proper Star Wars entry without the presence of our beloved Skywalker's? Let us know on Twitter! We also cover Disney+'s hotly-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi premiere. We have Ewan McGregor, his Keno-beard, and that classic Obi-Wan sass. What's not to love? Tune...

The Squad gears up for an exciting summer of film and TV premieres with a rousing round of 'T3' - Trailer: T rash, T reasure, or…Hey! T HAT Looks Okay. We break down the trailers for Marvel’s upcoming series, She-Hulk , and for Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys season three. Did you catch any of these trailers? Tune in to see if you agree with our ratings. We delve back into the Star Trek classroom wi...

Hang on tight because we’re headed directly into the heart of the Marvel multiverse with a discussion of both Moon Knight ’s season finale and a review of Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness . Get ready for body horror, trauma exploration, and kaiju battles! Wait, is our navigator malfunctioning? No, but we’ve finally hit peak Marvel phase four. Remember, we don’t do standard film reviews here o...

Grab a pencil and a communicator because it's time to blast off to The 'Verse! Academy: our Star Trek 101 discussion! Squad Trekkies Lucas and Norm are in session and Cadets Bridget and Emilia are their newest students. Tune in as we begin our coverage of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , an excellent jumping off point into the universe for newcomers and a fond homage for seasoned fans....

Episode four of Marvel’s Moon Knight has many twists and turns. Lucky for you The ‘Verse! Squad is here to break down everyone of them. Okay, we have questions too. To sum it up without spoilers, the plot thickens . If you haven’t been keeping up with this show, we recommend you fix that RIGHT NOW. It’s one of our favorite Marvel shows to date and the action is heating up. Our news section has ret...

Never fear, BatApril is still here! We continue our reviews with a fond discussion of Batman: The Animated Series. We viewed a well rounded selection of episodes and are happy to confirm that this series holds up. We also rank the series alongside all the old school Batman movies. Stay tuned, we'll get through it all soon to determine the scientifically BEST Batman adaptations EVER. Follow us on T...

The Squad digs into Joel Schumacher's famously polarizing Batman films: Batman Forever and Batman and Robin . We discuss the two Batmens in two films and weigh in on those Batnipples. Tune in for a discussion of the films' faults, strengths, and enduring legacy. We follow up with a review and breakdown of the latest and greatest Marvel series, Moon Knight . You can follow along with us on Disney+....

After Matt Reeves’s The Batman , the squad just can’t get enough Bats! We go back in time to review Tim Burton’s iconic Batman and Batman Returns , starring Michael Keaton as the titular vigilante. It’s a fond revisit for some of us, but a whole new world of gothic, camp, and wacky villains for others. Tune in for our takes on what was great, what did NOT age well, and a fond reflection on movie t...

The Squad enters the much discussed The Door to compete against all odds to win a game of cinematic universe trivia. ( For a fuller experience we recommend you listen to episode 43 before jumping in here. ) Will it be a battle of the wits or a battle of the twits? Tune in to find out who knows the most, and who will face the dastardly consequences of losing. We also review season one of Amazon Pri...

The ‘Verse Squad chats with Academy Award-nominated behind ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home' Christopher Townsend,' Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein. The team had many secrets to keep as 'No Way Home' was one of the most guarded films in recent years. Their work had to recreate and emulate visual effects from films that were released as long as two decades before. The film was one of the biggest...

The ‘Verse Squad chats with Academy Award-nominated behind ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,’ Christopher Townsend , Joe Farrell , Sean Noel Walker , and Dan Oliver. This was an extra big deal for us because this was the only movie of 2021 (and 2022 so far!) that The 'Verse! gave top ratings to across the board. We know none of the elements we praised—the performances, the choreography,...

The Squad heads into Gotham in search of Matt Reeves’ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz as the Bat and Cat opposite a star-studded cast including Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell and more. Will this three-hour saga go down in ‘Verse history as a fan favorite or just a bad, batty time? Tune in for a 360 review from Batman experts and noobs, plus a spot of poe...

We apologize about the delayed releases of this episode. Thanks for reaching out. But, when you enter THE DOOR, it changes you. We hope you enjoy this latest expansion of The 'Verse! The last Star Wars padawan has graduated to a Jedi Master in this Blindspot episode where we revisit Episode III: Revenge of the Sith . Have we created a new Star Wars super fan to join the fray? Or did we just drag a...

The Squad discusses the end of The Book of Boba Fett ’s first season. Tune in for a mild roast of perhaps Star Wars ’ most overhyped character, or for an appreciative discussion of The Mandalorian season 2.5, whichever you prefer! If you thought this episode was too short and sweet, come read more on our Twitter page @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listen...

In this episode we continue our coverage of Disney+'s The Mandalorian . Sorry, we mean The Book of Boba Fett . There must be a cinematic universe leak somewhere on the ship. Where's the dang helper robot when you need him? We also continue discussing Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina and share a couple details about the squad's very own forthcoming campaign. We're new, we're confused,...

We turn the Eye of Sauron on Bridget's Lord of the Rings Blindspot and break down The Two Towers . Did she love it or did she love it?? Most importantly, does she know her Dobbies from her Gollums now? We also introduce and break down Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina , a Dungeons and Dragons campaign turned web series turned big hit animated series. Fear not, D&D newbies, there's...

The Squad! continues their fearless trek across cinematic universe near and far with a discussion of The Book of Boba Fett Episode 4 and the first few episodes of HBO Max's Peacemaker . We have a lot of love for one series, and a lot of... something else for the other. Tune in to hear more! We also cover all the cinematic universe updates you need to know in our news section. As an added bonus we'...

In this episode we continue our coverage of Disney+'s Book of Boba Fett. The squad, minus Bridget who went on a robot rescue mission, share their thoughts, theories, and more. Ever wondered our thoughts about space jazzies? We also dust off the old 'Verse transmissions machine and take a question from Twitter. Tune in to hear our responses and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast to share...

Join us for a polarizing discussion of each of The Squad’s favorite cinematic universe films, TV shows, performances, heroes, and villains. More importantly, tune in to hear what our biggest disappointments of the year were too… :( If you disagree or have more to add to the conversation, tell us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener question...

Did someone say MORE Star Wars? We plow ahead with filling in Emilia’s Star Wars blindspot with a spirited discussion on Episode II: Attack of the Clones . Soon we’ll have eliminated the last person on earth who hasn’t seen this iconic series, but in the meantime, tune in to hear a no-holds-barred review of this film from fresh eyes. We heard the best remedy for COVID woes is MORE STAR WARS so we...

The Squad unwraps the most hotly anticipated Spider-man film in years PLUS episodes 5 and 6 of Hawkeye. This episode is spoilers galore , hilarious banter, and more! Did our theories come true? How many Easter eggs did we find? Most importantly, how many spider legs out of 8 did we rate Spider-man: No Way Home ?? Tune in to find out and if you disagree or have more to add to the conversation, tell...

The Squad continues their review of Disney+’s Marvel series, Hawkeye , with episodes three and four. We can safely say this series passes Norm’s three-episode rule and recommend you watch it if you enjoy, pizza, dogs, pizza dogs, and holiday cheer. In our news section, we provide our regularly scheduled Marvel updates with Secret Invasion and cover some other critical updates: a Harry Potter retro...

We ring in the holiday season with a review of Disney+’s latest Marvel series, Hawkeye . Will this series strike a bullseye or will it miss the mark? Do any of The 'Verse! Squad members even like Hawkeye that much? The answer may surprise you. In our news section we cover the release of Amazon Prime’s hotly anticipated The Wheel of Time series, provide updates on the latest developments in the Mar...