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After years of delays, rewrites and off-set issues with the star of the production, DC's Comics' The Flash has finally landed! And let's just say you'll want this one to be over in a Flash!Against their better judgment, the boys of NICE Entertainment Group are back for one final time in Season 6 and they're breaking down DC Comics' latest attempt at a blockbuster superhero film starring everyone's favorite speed based superhero, The Flash. But was the extra long wait worth the time? Does Flash live up to what was expected from the film? What worked and what didn't? How big an impact did the real world criminal behaviors of leading actor, Ezra Miller, play into the film's woeful box office performance? What is next for the floundering comic book giant?For those answers and more, you're gonna wanna strap in for the Season 6 finale of the BEAM Me Up podcast!

"Calling all autobots and maximals! There is trouble on earth. We are due to be reviewed by NICE Entertainment and we need your help. With us all working together, I am sure we can impress this group with a spectacular movie. If we fail, it will be because I brought you hear. But failure is not an option, so bring your A game for this seventh addition to our Transformers world. Autobots and Maximals! Roll Out!" Optumis Prime  It's time for the boys to mobilize and take on the latest installment of the Transformers movie verse. Does the addition of the maximals bring a fresh start to the Transformers universe? Should everyone be afraid of the predacons? Is Optimus a bitch? All these questions will be answered in this weeks episode of The BEAM Me Up Podcast.  Join the Conversation: What did you think about the Transformer movie? Did you like the power suit idea? Are you team Optimus or team Optimus Primal? Let us know your thoughts on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse might be the greatest movie of the last 20 years...Seriously.Between its incredible cinematography, its layered plot and complex character dynamics, Miles Morales' latest silver-screen offering is nothing short of a masterpiece and there's good reason that everyone who's any one is talking about Across the Spider-Verse.On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE are breaking down Sony's cinematic marvel

The single player game. Some would say it will be an ancient artifact of our time. Those people would also say that single player games will be extinct soon, leaving us with only multiplayer delight. But the other side says F$%& what you think. Single player games are here and they are here to stay. On this weeks episode of The Beam Me Up podcast, the crew puts the verdict of whether or not "single player games will no longer be on the shelf soon" to rest. Will the single player market fade away and out of existence?  Would the gaming world give up a genre that keeps winning the Best Game Award?  When's the last time we went on a trip down single player lane? Make sure too tune in to this weeks episode to see what side the N.I.C.E. crew is swaying toward.  Join the Conversation: Do you believe single player games are on their way out? If you don't think they will die, will they ever? If you do think they will die, when? Hit us up on our socials with your thought! ( linktr.ee/niceentgroup )

Here we go! The plumbers everyone knows and loves are going to the big screen. Living a life of success with all their titles, you can only hope that their movie would make it as a greatest hit as well. But the enemy that stands in their way is pretty tough on all its challengers. No, we aren't talking about Bowser. . . We're talking about Rotten Tomatoes. On this weeks episode of The Beam Me UP podcast, the boys have put on their critic outfits to review the much anticipated Mario movie and Rotten Tomatoes. Was the plot the same as the video games or was it different? Where the character as lovable as they always are? Did Rotten Tomatoes rate the movie accordingly? Do they know what they are doing in their reviews anyways?!?!? Tune in to this episode to see who is leaving with a tomato and who is leaving with a splat!     What did you think about the Mario movie? Would you be team critic or team audience? Whatever team you choose do you think they are always right with their reviews? Let us know your thoughts on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Ever see a plot twist so insane that you had to talk about it to ANYBODY who would listen? Well are you in for a treat!Fresh off of experiencing  one of the WORST twist endings ever conceived, the boys of NICE Entertainment Group are discussing the topic of plot twists altogether. What makes a good one? What are the best ones conceived? What makes a twist unbearble? What are some of the worst plot twists every conceived? Can a poor twist ruin an otherwise well-constructed narrative? What about those "it was all a dream" plot twists? Also does M. Night Shaymalan deserve all of the hate his movies get?If you're into flipping the script, you're not going to want to miss this week's JUMBO sized BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the Conversation: What are the best plot twists you've every experienced? The worst? Let us know your thoughts on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is out!...and not very good as far as NICE Entertainment Group is concerned.  But it did get us thinking: What are the best heroic teams in nerd media? The Z-Fighters? Maybe it's Team Avatar? Who knows, we just know it's not the Super Friends! The boys of NICE discuss their favorite heroic teams across nerdom and what about them makes them Them? How important is varied powers? How much do you weigh team chemistry? The boys also discuss their least favorite teams and a certain color coded team of powered rangers leads to an intense debate! You're not going to want to miss this week's BEAM Me Up!Join the Conversation: who is the best team in all of nerd history? Let us know your thoughts on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

What's this? A story of a man being sucked into a different place to save the day? Must be another damn Isekai!Being sucked into a different time, dimension or world could be challenging. Especially when you are the answer to that universes problems. Non the less the job gets done and success is eminent. But at the price being a cliché in a genre that is taking over the world. Or is it?    The boys have been sucked up and brought to the round table to talk about the genre that is sweeping the nation, Isekai's. Are they starting to pollute the air ways with how many of them are out now? Are they good or are they full of stories that are badly written? Is there a undercover trope that this genre keeps portraying that could be damaging to society? Check out this weeks episode of The Beam Me Up podcast to find out!Join the Conversation: How do you feel about Isekai's? Do you feel like this genre is flooding the market? Are their any tropes that you don't tend to like from Isekai's? Let us know your thoughts on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Digimon was supposed to be Pokémon‘s biggest rival? Someone should have told Digimon. When it comes to monster companion anime, Digimon is probably in the top 5 all time but for a number of reasons, by the time Digimon Tamers wrapped up, Digimon was well in decline in terms of US popularity. The card game was cancelled, the next anime series (Digimon Frontiers) was widely panned and things never got better for the franchise promoting the question: What went wrong?The crew or NICE Entertainment are tapping in this week and discussing what went wrong with Digimon? Was it the monsters? The stories? The kids? All of the above? What about the card games and video games? What would Digimon need to do to re-enter the public consciousness? All that and more on your favorite pop culture podcast.  

In one corner coming all the way from Japan, they are known as the OG of anime give a warm welcome to Subbed anime! In the other corner fighting in their home country, coming up as a number one contender give it up for Dubbed anime! We want a nice clean fight, now lets get it on!You all new the day was going to come and now it is here. The NICE crew is getting into a fight that has been going on since anime has hit the US. Which do the boys prefer to watch? Why is there even a fight between the two? Which moments are memorable on both side of anime? Make sure you don't miss this historic battle in these weeks episode of The Beam Me Up podcast.      Join the Conversation: What are your feelings toward Subbed anime and Dubbed anime? Does it really make or break your experience of the stories being told? Let us know what you think on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup) 

Scott Pilgrim VS The World is one of the greatest action comedies out there and it turns out there's more to come! Edgar Wright has done it again in creating an absolute genius piece of work to add to his excellent filmography. Taking a relatively unknown at the time cast  and adapting, shot for shot, a hilarious graphic novel was a risky choice but well worth it. Now he's looking to level up and take Scott Pilgrim to the world of anime!This week, the BEAM Me Up crew break down the magic of Scott Pilgrim VS The World. What made the film so beloved? Is copy and pasting the graphic novels onto the silver screen just what the world needed? What does the upcoming anime need to do to succeed? Also with bees if the film's cast returning to reprise their roles in the anime, the question that needs answers is how big an impact will their return have? All this and more on the latest BEAM Me Up podcast!  Join the conversation: Are you excited for a new Scott Pilgrim anime series?  What are you hoping to see? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup )       

Abbott Elementary is the best sitcom on network television and it's not particularly close. Quinta Brunson has absolutely transformed the landscape of network television with the brilliantly written, shot and acted mockumentary that's cleaning up on the awards circuit. But what is it about the workplace comedy that has the world buzzing?This week the boys from NICE Entertainment are joined by a special guest to discuss the colorful cast of characters that call Abbott Elementary their home away from home. What makes Jeanine Teagues tick? Why is Gregory Eddy the perfect match for her? Is Ava Coleman secretly good at her job

Spy x Family has ushered in the next evolution in spy media...or has it?This week, the boys of NICE convene to discuss their favorite spy stories and the genre as whole. From old classics to new favorites, the entire world of espionage is open for interpretation.What makes James Bond a timeless character? What does Jason Bourne do that makes him such a culutral icon? What about Piper, Chloe and Sam from the criminally underrated Totally Spies? Is Spy x Family the future of spy stories?You won't want to miss the hilarious answers to these questions and more on this week's BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: What do you hope is up next for the spy flicks? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Everything Everywhere All At Once deserves every single trophy it picked up this year.In case you haven't heard, 2022's absurdist comedy Everything Everywhere All At Once (EEAAO) has been cleaning up at every film award show out there, but is it worth the hype? The boys of NICE Entertainment break down their thoughts on the film, their favorite moments, what they took away from the films many themes and even open to discuss their inflection points and what their lives would look like if just one decision was different.You're not going to want to miss this week's introspective but still uproariously outrageous episode of the BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: What is your biggest inflection point in life? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Mindy Kaling ought to be ashamed of herself! HBO Max's Velma is the worst thing EVER! Or is it?On this week's hilarious BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE Entertainment discuss the new "worst thing ever" and touch on the divisive, polarizing, but not as bad as you've heard HBO Max original, Velma. What does the show do well? Why is it so polarizing? Why is nobody defending this show in the slightest?With that jumping off point, the crew also discusses their actual worst thing ever as well as their guilty pleasures and the concept of hate watching. Should the concept of "guilty pleasures" be a thing? Why are people afraid to admit they like something others don't? What makes something so bad it's good? Tap in and find out!Join the conversation: What are your guilty pleasure shows? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Why is it so hard for DC Studios to get it right?!Following the latest round of news out of Warner Bros' DC Studios on the future of the DC Extended Universe, the boys of NICE Entertainment come together to kick off season 6 of your favorite pop-culture podcast and discuss, what exactly is happening with the DCEU. Was DC too late in setting up their answer to Marvel's Cinematic Universe? Why hasn't the Justice League taken hold in the pop culture? Does the reported "reboot" of the DCEU (known simply as the DCU) give you hope? And most importantly, should DC even bother with working on a connected universe when their last few standalone films have been so well-received?You're not going to want to miss this hilarious and honest look at everyone's second favorite comic book superhero movieverse!Join the conversation: What are your thoughts on the DC Extended Universe? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Fullmetal Alchemist is a top 2 anime of all time...and it's not 2!Long considered one of the best anime/manga series of our time, Fullmetal Alchemist does a lot to stand up to the hype. Whether it's because of the story, the alchmey or the characters, there's a lot of good to discuss when FMA is the topic. After years of teasing it, the boys of NICE Entertainment are finally talking about Fullmetal Alchemist in full. What characters stood out? What were the thematic takeaways from the show? Why is Riza Hawkeye such a badass? All this and more on this installment of the BEAM Me Up podcast!

Hip Hop, one of the sickest things you see. All the people in town know its the place to be. The black community use it to feel so free. But know my words are being used against me?   It seems like every time some sort of negative activity happens in society hip hop is the number one suspect. The NICE crew is willing to challenge that accusation. Why is hip hop the common denominator? Should someone's music be held against them in the court of law? Would we change our art to make sure others don't "get the wrong message"? Get all your answers this episode of The Beam Me Up podcast.   Join the conversation: Do you believe in the art not being held against the artist? Why do you think its only held against rap artist?  Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Wakanda Forever? Wakanda Forever!2 years following the soul-crushing loss of the King of Wakanda himself, Chadwick Boseman, Marvel has returned to the motherland for a little bit of closure and some much needed introspection. A story about loss, grief and vengeance, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is everything MCU fans have been waiting for and the guys of NICE Entertainment are here to break down the good, the very good and the excellent from one of The greatest movies to come from the mouse in recent years. On this week's SUPER SIZED episode of the BEAM Me Up podcast, we're covering everything including T'Challa's passing and the subsequent grieving processes (2:23), Namor as the central antagonist (21:27), standout characters from the film (35:01), who was seen in the ancestral plane (42:30) and of course, what was Namor's end-game (48:11). It's a spoiler-heavy podcast this week, so check your local showtimes, check-out Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and tap in to your favorite pop-culture podcast! 

You know the one thing perfect cell, Zuko and Scar have in common? Amazing Character arcs of course! If the main plot doesn't suck you in, then their stories will. But they should grab your attention with their tales being the second best part of a story right?   In this weeks installment of The Beam Me Up podcast, the boys look into essence of character arcs. What makes a good or bad one? Is there character arc the reason why we love or hate a character? Is a bad arc unhealthy of a story? Make sure you listen in to find out!   Join the conversation: Who's character arc do you like the best? Who do you think has the worst? Will that make or brake the story? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Which one do you think M. Night Shyamalan messed up the most?Word around all tribes, kingdoms and nations is that there is a new live action installment to the Avatar coming and guess what it has been confirmed. Should we be excited or scared? The Last live action avatar media left such a bad taste in everyone's mouth that it could have you wondering. Is the series going to be worth it?On this weeks episode of The Beam Me Up Podcast the crew has swallowed their disappointment and built up the courage to talk about the movie The Last Airbender. Where did M. Night go wrong?  What could he have done better? These are things that are necessary to know so the series doesn't meet the same demise and yall know the NICE boys are just the ones to figure it out. You wont want to miss this choppy bending, sloppy dialoging, wrong naming episode. Wait! There is another animated series coming out!?!?!?!?!      Join the conversation: How did you feel about M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender? Are you excited for the expansion of the Avatar world to come? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Hip hop just isn't the same as it was 10 years ago, and maybe that's not a bad thing!On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE Entertainment check in on the current state of hip-hop and discuss just how much streaming and Tik-Tok have influenced hip hop in the modern day and how much the genre has changed since the days of baggy jeans and 4x tees.Also discussed: Is writing songs for Tik-Tok an issue or is it just the natural evolution of what artists have been doing for decades? Which hip-hop era was the best? Are the Snap era and Mumble Rap eras actually more similar than you think? Who are the artists that still get rotation for the boys? All that and more on Your Favorite Pop-Culture podcast!Join the conversation: What era of hip hop is  your favorite? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Is there a better way to bring in the spooky season than cuddling  up on the couch with your favorite murder docs? Well...about that...With Netflix's Dahmer series a hot topic of late, the boys of NICE Entertainment get together and discuss true crime as a whole. Whether its a documentary, a podcast or even a scripted series, nothing is off limits this week. What are some of the favorites? What kinds should be avoided? Is it bad to consume so many true crimes pieces? Why on Earth do serial killers have fanbases? All of these questions answered and more on this week's BEAM Me Up podcast! 

Jordan Peele has done it again! Or has he? A surprising departure from the darker horror roots of Get Out and Us, Peele's latest offering is a sci-fi thriller that tackles aliens, spectacle and a murderous chimpanzee. And as with all of Peele's projects, there's a lot to unpack in this one. Luckily, the boys of NICE Entertainment have you covered as they break down everything there is to discuss.What was the meaning of the movie? Does every movie need a deeper meaning? Is Jordan Peele overly analyzed? All that an more on the BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: What did you think of Nope? What about the rest of Jordan Peele's filmography? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, Lightyear we want all the spin-off's!Whether or not to bridge the gap or explore more territory, spins off media has been in heavy rotation and the year 2022 is no exception. Expanding the stories we know and love to fulfil the desire of our favorite content sounds NICE. But as the saying goes "some things are too good to be true".  Although everyone likes a new adventures based off the media they already know, what is the point if the new media is bad? If creators do decide to grow their story when should they call it quits. Tune into this episode of The Beam Me Up podcast to see what the gang has to say about this whole spin off charade. Wait, does anyone know what consists of a spin off?     Join the conversation: What do you think about spin off media? Also what do you feel is considered spin off media? Let us know on our socials! (linktr.ee/niceentgroup)

Delay of game! What do you mean we haven't talked about sports anime yet?!Although being in the game since the late 60's, anime that involve sports have a low presences. But for the low percentage of people that do watch sports anime, they know the shows are hella fun to watch. Whether it is for educational purposes or enjoying a sport you know and love they damn near have a show for everyone. Or do they?   In todays episode of The Beam Me Up podcast, the crew will be analyzing anime that is based on sports. Do the fans watch it for the character development and plot or is it seeing the sport in a anime picture that has people jumping? Is it better to watch your favorite sport than others and do you enjoy sports more in anime form or real life? No matter your answers, we will be going over all of it.  just don't tell everyone. Someone might ask you to hand up your anime card if they find out your looking in that genre.   Join the conversation: Find us on social media (linktr.ee/niceentgroup) and let us know what you think of anime sports!

Move over One Piece, anime has a new GOAT on the block...maybe.With its stellar second season in the books and the crown of highest grossing anime films firmly atop its head, Demon Slayer has proven itself to be an absolute FORCE in the anime scene since its debut in April of 2019 and at this point its obvious there's more substance than hype with this one. So what makes this anime so wildly popular?The boys of NICE Entertainment are back in this week's BEAM Me Up podcast to figure out why Demon Slayer is so good. Is it just the animation? The writing? The cool powers? What do Tanjiro and company do that has them on the path to anime's Mount Rushmore? Also, where does Demon Slayer rank among anime out now? How will things look when it's all said and done? Thoughts on Nezuko's new transformation? All that and more on he BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation:  Find us on social media (linktr.ee/niceentgroup) and let us know what you think of Demon Slayer!

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is finally here and the boys of NICE Entertainment, have some thoughts!The latest installment of Akira Toriyama's wildly successfully Dragon Ball series is here in the form of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero which sees the rise of the new Red Ribbon Army and their monstrous take on everyone's favorite Perfect android, Cell, threatening the safety of those on Earth and with Goku and Vegeta MIA, it's up to Gohan, Piccolo and Pan to save the day!Today, the BEAM Me Up podcast kicks off its 5th season with a Big Bang as they get deep on the new movie, the new characters (including the ridiculous new Cell Max),  new transformations (Gohan Beast/Orange Piccolo), and what this new movie means for the direction of the Dragon Ball franchise. Join the conversation:  Find us on social media (linktr.ee/niceentgroup) and let us know what you thought of the new Dragon Ball Super movie and the transformations that came with it. 

Do you remember the very first time you started listening to music on your own? We do and today the boys of NICE are taking a little trip down memory lane. On the season 4 finale of the BEAM Me Up podcast, Teddy, Darnell, Dwayne and McGarvin reflect on the music that shaped their lives, including the first artist they vibed to, what music was played in the home and why it took them so long to branch out. Also: Was R&B too sexual for young Darnell? Did McGarvin spend too much time with murder music? Why was little Dwayne jamming out to Prince and MJ before he was old enough to even play God of War?You won't wanna miss this introspective look back on the music that made NICE!Join the Conversation: Who were the first artists that you sought out on your own? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube (http"//linktr.ee/nicegroupent).

Remember your favorite movie from 20 years ago? Remember how trash it actually is? We do. On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE look back on some of their old favorites as we discuss nostalgia with some boy so rose-tinted glasses. Why is it so hard to admit the things we loved weren't actually do not hold up? What media do we cherish that is actually not any good? Do they really not make them like they used to? All that and more on this week's episode of your favorite pop culture podcast, BEAM Me Up!Join the Conversation: What's your favorite movie from childhood that you don't think is that good anymore? Find us on Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent) and let us know your thoughts!

He's back! He's back! The one you all have been waiting for is back!Kendrick Lamar has brought us the gift of music again. As inspiring as his previous works of art has been, most can't wait to see what legendary imprint he puts in his music career this time. When Kendrick puts out an album its an automatic banger. . . or is it?Step on in to this weeks episode of The Beam Me Up podcast as the boys let you know everything you need to know about the new Kendrick Lamar album. Was it worth the wait? Was anyone waiting? We know he is one of the biggest rappers out there, but did he meet the BAR(Bump Ability Rating) to keep his title? listen in to find out. Join the Conversation: What do you think about the album? Did he meet or exceed your expectations? Did you turn it off and listen to his old songs? Hell what is your favorite album of his!?!?!? Let us know your thoughts on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent). 

Elon Musk is now $44M poorer following his purchase of Twitter with hopes of taking the platform to the next level with an emphasis on free speech. On today's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys from NICE Entertainment break down what the billionaire's reported acquisition of the popular social media network means for those who love it? Also, what exactly does he mean when he mentions "free speech" with regards to Twitter. And to that point, could that $44M have gone to a better cause, like ending homelessness?All that and more on this week's gut-busting installment of your favorite pop-culture podcast!Join the Conversation: What's do you think will change with Elon's purchase of Twitter? Find us on Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent) and let us know your thoughts!

Streaming has become a major part of many lives and with so many out there comes the competition of who is the best. Knowing who has the bigger inventory, who has the easier interface and who has the better pricing has caused a struggle in whats the better choice. Unfortunately the buying into too many will be like paying for cable and nobody wants that or do they? "Are you still listening?" we hope so cause the boys have a lot to talk about when it comes to the high volume of streaming services out there. They say you can never have too many of any thing but some of these services we can live without. So make sure to tune in and see which one is worth your dollars. P.S. It's not Netflix Join the Conversation: What do you guys think about Netflix's changes? Do you feel its the price, the policy or both that is a let down. Let us know your opinion on Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent).

What does Super Mario, Prince of Persia and Mortal Kombat all have in common? They're all terrible movies based on some seriously good games. Movie adaptations of iconic videogames are hardly a new thing but given the results over the last two decades maybe it's time to call it quits.On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys from NICE Entertainment discuss movies based on video game franchises, and why so many of them don't work. Also, they break down the ones that do work (Detective Pikachu, Sonic the Hedgehog) and give their thoughts on how to make a good videogame to movie adaptation. You won't want to miss this HILARIOUS new episode of  your new favorite podcast!Join the Conversation: What's your favorite video game movie? What videogame do you think deserves a film/series adaptation? Find us on Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent) and let us know your thoughts!

Being a role model sucks. The pressure of living up to a standard you never set, always second guessing what you say or do because you're not sure who's watching, feeling like you can't make your own mistakes; all of it is high-key

Fire Force is the next generation's Full Metal Alchemist. Seriously. On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE Entertainment are taking a look at the shonen anime/manga series, Fire Force and dissecting its themes and the philosophical questions raised by its narrative. Is the Church of Sol a cult? What separates a cult from a religious group? Is it possible to change someone else's religion? What makes the show such a great watch? All that and more on the BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: What do you think of Fire Force? What do you think about its questions regarding religion and government?  Let us know on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube! (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent)

Anyone else tired of superheroes?! Do you still love your favorite comic book heroes but wish you didn't see them as frequently as you do? Is less more? On this week's BEAM Me Up podcast, the boys of NICE Entertainment discuss why they're just not as pumped for Marvel's latest Disney+ series, Moon Knight, as they should be.Are super heroes too mainstream? Are we getting superhero content too frequently? Is it all the MCU's fault? What about those DC CW shows that nobody is watching? All that and more as we try and solve the mystery of superhero burnout!Join the conversation: Are you also burnt out on superheroes? What are some tips and tricks to break the ennui of the constant hero barrage that we're under? Let us know on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube! (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent)

Did YOU watch the Oscar's? Of course not but I bet you heard about The Slap Heard ‘Round the World™️.Will Smith slapping Chris Rock has caused an uproar all throughout the internet and the discourse has honestly gotten out of hand. But of course, this situation is too big an issue not the discuss so the boys from NICE Entertainment join the fray. Was the joke really worth the slap? Is it really that big a deal? What's with all the pearl-clutching and hand-wringing? How does this reflect on the Black community? All that and more on this week's BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: Should this be as big a deal as it has been? Should their be bigger consequences for Will Smith? Would you have done the same?  Let us know on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube! (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent)

Beyond the horizon of video games there are those that make you suffer. Changing the difficulty is not an option and crying won't help you. Elding Ring has come to grace us with another difficult challenge and some of us are pissed. Video games like the Dark Soul collection has the internet going wild for there unchanging difficulty setting. But would it really be a problem if they made the difficulty changeable for all to play? The N.I.C.E crew has something to say about this setting that you can't change. Make sure you tune into this episode to see what level we are on when it comes to these hellish games.  Who knows maybe difficult games aren't the only ones who need an adjustment.   Join the conversation: Is there a game that you wish you could change the difficulty to make it more enjoyable? What is that one game that made you cry or make you toss your controller from disappointment? Let us know on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube! (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent).

What's the one thing that The Proud Family, Batman and Scream have in common? They are all coming back to a movie theater or streaming service near you! With these titles making a comeback you have to wonder are they better than their predecessors or should they be in a league of their own? Who deserves a reboot to fix their past media? Who in the world is looking for these revamps? Are revivals even necessary? Hang out with the crew as they talk about the goods and the bads about the reboot, revamp and renewal culture. There is a lot of media rising from the dead so you aren't going to want to miss this episode.Join the Conversation: What childhood media are you looking to get a paint job? Do you feel it should be rebooted, revamped or renewed? Let us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Instagram or YouTube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent). 

Screw the rules, today we're going to talk about Bruno!Join in as the boys from NICE Entertainment Group discuss everyone favorite animated film, Disney's Encanto. Beyond the amazing visuals and earwormmy songs lies a story full of themes ripe for discussion. How do the movie's themes of familial pressure and belonging resonate with the guys? Is Abuela Alma the villain? Did Mirabel actually have a power all along? Were these powers really gifts or were they secretly curses? Did a clerical error result in Mirabel missing out on her gift?The answers await you in this week's HILARIOUS episode of the BEAM Me Up podcast! You won't wanna miss this! Join the Conversation: Does Mirabel actually have a power? And if so, what is it? Let us know what you think on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://linktr.ee/nicegroupent).

Masculinity is such a nebulous concept; to one person it can be something as simple as changing the oil in every car in your household, to others it means trucks, aggression and authority. On today's show, the boys of NICE Entertainment discuss masculinity as well as the infamous concept of being an “alpha male”. Does such a thing exist and more importantly who cares? Also who decided fruity drinks weren't manly? We want to talk to them! All that and more on the BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the Conversation: What does masculinity mean to you? Do “alpha” traits exist in humans, and if so what makes one? Let us know what you think on our Twitter, Instagram or Youtube (http://limktr.ee/nicegroupent).

2022 has kicked off with a bang in the world of gaming!  Microsoft just bought a few major developers and its shaking up the industry. Join the boys as they hold court on what the future holds when Microsoft's reign atop  begins. Are all other gaming consoles doomed when it comes to games like Call of Duty and Overwatch? Is PC and Xbox going to get early exclusive access to all games Activision, Blizzard and King? Does anyone plan on responding to this buyout? Listen in to find out!Join the conversation: What would you do if you had Activision, Blizzard and King in the palm of your hands? Would you crush all other systems dreams by keeping it strictly Microsoft or would you let it stay the same and keep the peace? Let us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Instagram, or Youtube (https://linktr.ee/niceentgroup).  

Social media is the devil! Or is it?Welcome back to the BEAM Me Up podcast! To kick off the 4th season of your favorite pop-culture podcast, Teddy and the other boys from NICE dive in on the topic of social media. Is it all bad? Why is it so toxic? Any hope of ever getting civil discussions consistently online? How can we as users improve our interactions on social media to mitigate their impact on our emotional and social wellbeing? Hit play and enjoy as NICE Entertainment group tackle all of these questions and more!Join the conversation: How do you stay healthy on social media? Is there any chance that social media interactions will ever improve? Let us know your thoughts on our Twitter, Instagram, or Youtube (https://linktr.ee/niceentgroup). Can't wait to hear from you! 

Do you agree that music makes the world go round? maybe even a major part of your day?I hope you guys like the sound of music because this week the boys are talking about the hot sauce of music genres, Hip Hop. The Hip Hop culture is not only interesting but growing at  a fast pace. With it affecting everyone in music, art and fashion, it's a major deal to your personal life. Of course with a big deal of a culture like that the boys have to hit the stage to give you guys our take on the Hip Hop.Join the conversation: Do you like hip hop in the media you watch? What do you like about hip hop? Do you feel like a lot of people grabbing into the hip hop bucket? Let us know on our Twitter, Instagram, or Youtube (https://linktr.ee/niceentgroup) your thoughts on Hip Hop culture. 

Do you remember where you were when you watched Mufasa die for the first time. Or how sick  you felt when Spiderman got Thanos-snapped? Or how much it hurt when Mae Hughes was killed by Envy? What about Snape icing Dumbledore?Today on the BEAM Me Up podcast, the NICE Guys discuss death as a narrative tool. What fictitious death hit us the hardest? Is there such a thing as a bad way to do death? What character's death elicited a big, fat "meh"? What about shows where death isn't a consequence *side-eyes Dragon Ball Z* We discuss all that and more on this week's BEAM Me Up podcast!Join the conversation: What fictional character's death hit you the hardest? Let us know on our social medias @ninceentgroup or leave us a comment on our Youtube channel @ Youtube.com/nicegamingent!

Main characters are chosen for a reason but just because they are picked doesn't mean they are good? Would you say that Gohan is a good main character after the Cell saga? Join the BMU crew as they discuss the goods and the bads about main characters. Beware after the episode you might find that your favorite character isn't a good Main character. If that is the case make sure you write to us so we can help you find a new one. Join the conversation: Who do you guys think is a good main character and why? Let us know on our social medias @ninceentgroup or leave us a comment on our Youtube channel @ Youtube.com/nicegamingent. Hope to your answer soon!

The world's dumbest argument might just be "cartoons are for kids". Adult animation has been around for decades and while some shows are better than others, there is no shortage of high-quality adult animation out there. From The Boondocks, to Bob's Burgers and Tuca and Bertie, the BEAM Me Up boys discuss their favorite adult cartoons and what makes a good one in the first place? What about shows like Regular Show that aren't quite adult but not quite for kids either? Yup, they discuss that too.You won't want to miss this hilarious installment of the BEAM Me Up podcast! Who knows, you may just find your new favorite show on your favorite pop-culture podcast!Join the conversation: What's your favorite animated show aimed at adults? Let us know on any of our socials medias (@NiceEntGroup) or leave us a comment on one of our YouTube videos (YouTube.com/NiceGamingEnt). Can't wait to hear from you! 

Do you have your cover, your cuddle buddy and more importantly the right romantic movie to set the mood right? Who knows, maybe you don't know what the best would be? Stop by and find out the best black romance movies out there in these weeks episode on The BEAM ME UP podcast.  We have an endless supply of movies to go over from Coming to America to The Photograph. So make sure you check into this episode so you can have your movie shelf stacked with a wide selection of romantic art!Join the Conversation: What is your favorite black romantic movie and do you feel there is a difference in black romantic movies? Let us know your thoughts on our Twitter @NICEentgroup! Make sure you also check out  our youtube channel @Youtube.com/nicegamingent to catch some laughs.  

Can you believe they're releasing ANOTHER Halloween movie? What's up with that? How can one killer still be on the loose some 43 years after his first appearance? Today, the NICE Guys discuss an old staple offshoot of horror movies: slashers. What makes Freddy so effective? Why did the newer Chucky movies fail? Who keeps greenlighting those damned Jason movies? All that and more on this week's BEAM Me Up Podcast!Join the Conversation: Who is your favorite slasher movie villain? Also, would you ever do the deed in the woods Let us know on our Twitter @NICEentgroup! If you have a bit of free time and your looking for a laugh, check out our Youtube channel @ Youtube.com/Nicegamingent!