Tune in to Comic Con Meta*Pod to hear celebrity interviews, Main Stage panel playbacks, and nerd news headlines. Hosts Hector Navarro and Joelle Smith guide you through the convention experience of discovering something new and exciting around every corner of the con floor. Each week features an eclectic mix of entertainment such as trivia battles, deep dives into fandoms with experts, and music tracks from celebrities & themed bands. From sci-fi, video games, anime, comic books, film & television, you’ll find the best in every genre in the Comic Con Meta*Pod!Â
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MacKenzie and Rob discuss the world of self-aware, self-referential, meta comedies! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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To celebrate Star Wars Day, our premiere episode of Comic Con Meta*Pod is coming to you from a galaxy far far away. Tune in to hear an in-depth interview with actor Giancarlo Esposito who portrayed Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
We're off this week. Please enjoy this panel with Ming-Na Wen and Giancarlo Esposito hosted by Stephen Cramer from the Los Angeles Comic Con in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're still resting but never fear. We have another excellent panel from Los Angeles Comic Con. From the creators of Historical Roasts on Netflix comes Fictional Roast, where we roast your favorite fictional characters! Join hosts Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg as they roast iconic Pixar characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Dory, Mike & Sully, Joy, Frozone, Miguel AND MORE! We're going to make fun of them to infinity and beyond! Featuring comedians Jenn Sterger, Mike Falzone, Kim McVicar, Anyi Malik, Julian M Stern AND MORE! Fictional Roast…it's about to get real. Don't miss Historical Roast and Fictional Roast LIVE at The Comedy Store every month!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're off today, but please enjoy this delightful conversation with Will Wheaton from the Los Angeles Comic Con main stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're off, but here's creator Steve Blackman, co-executive producers Jason Neese, and Jamie Neese (plus special guests) of Netflix's Umbrella Academy from the main stage of 2022's Los Angeles Comic Con for your listening pleasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're wrapping up the year with a list of superlatives leading up to the most game-changing moment in pop culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Cameron's long-awaited follow-up to the hit feature Avatar dropped last week to rave reviews. The spectacular visual effects have won audiences over, but the indigenous representation has left some wanting. Hector and Joelle break it all down in this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're recounting our favorite TV shows, movies, video games, and comic books of 2022 with our favorite guest, Rosie Knight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Master director Guillermo desk Toro returns to creature feature, child war stories, and marvelous old world adaptations with his latest presentation, Pinocchio. A stunning stop motion epic, del Toro redefines this Italian classic for a new generation, while also creating and supporting the dedicated craftsman capable of making such an epic. Joelle and Hector review the film with minimal spoilers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's been an avalanche of news out of Warner Brothers Discover this past week. Some things were cleared up, announcements were dropped, and more rumors swirled. Joelle and Hector try to parse out truth from fiction on this week's headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The number two most watched show on Netflix, Wednesday, launched a TikTok dance craze, made Jenna Ortega a star, and updated the beloved Adam's Family for a new generation of fans. We invited i09 staff writer and horror film director Sabina Graves to discuss the cultural impact of Wednesday in the zeitgeist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We continue the holiday spirit by doing a deep dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universes' newest special presentation: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the DCU saw multiple updates. Hector and Joelle try to decode what killed Wonder Woman 3, how much money Black Adam made, and whether or not James Gunn will end the Snyder Verse. Plus, Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance, the fate of Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and Idris Elba joins Cyberpunk77. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joelle and Hector share their favorite classic holiday movies, the movies you should consider adding to your holiday roster, and which “Christmas movies” you can skip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This weekend's Los Angeles Comic Con was spectacular! Please enjoy this main stage interview between the lovely Hector Navarro and the marvelous Tom Kenny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joelle sits down with comic book writer Stephanie Williams to discuss her latest work across the Marvel comics universe. Williams has written for My Little Pony, Nubia, Wolverine, and Shuri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SPOILERS AHEAD! We've brought in our favorite Star Wars expert, Rosie Knight to discuss the finale of Andor, it's impact on the Star Wars franchise, and what we hope to see in season 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hector and Joelle revisit some of their favorite moments of the iconic Batman the Animated Series. Together they highlight the very best Kevin Conroy performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another week of Meta News! We're discussing the Streets of Rage movie, Angela Bassett has thoughts about Queen Ramonda's turn in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another week of headlines. This week, we're exploring what the next 8-10 years of the DCU will look like, we watch the new trailer for John Wick 4, and remember the irreplaceable Kevin Conroy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The founder of Geeks of Color, Dorian Parks, joins Joelle Monique in a beat-by-beat breakdown of Marvel's last film in phase 4, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Spoilers ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joelle and Hector hit the studio to give their spoiler-free review of Marvel's latest film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever out in theaters now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.