This is a podcast about various topics including geek culture, philosophical conversations or pop culture. Whether it is a solo episode or with friends, we will have fun during the conversation. We won't always agree, but we will respect one another.
We talk about the latest Superman trailer. We get into themes and the Lois/Clark/Superman interview scene. We talk a bit about the Ironheart trailer. We dig into our favorite characters and the best arcs in the movie.
We talk about what made us happy. We talk about writing, Pathfinder, Free Comic Book Day, the Kentucky Derby and such. We then discuss internet trends including the 100 men vs 1 silver-back gorilla. We talk some Wrestlemania after watching it together a few weeks ago. We talk about staying away from spoilers and how I try to not spoil things. We also get into WWE releases that occurred. Then we wrap up with Hulk Hogan & Eric Bishoff doing a new wrestling company.... for reasons.(in another, Things that people didn't ask for...)
So what happens when Ryan Coogler creates a movie that is more than a horror movie? How does Micheal B Jordan play a set of twins? Does anyone find love in this film? Are there messages about found family? How does Chinese culture and Black culture work in the 1930's period piece? Come on and enjoy the conversation!
Dirk Manning, friend of the show, comes on the show to talk about his latest Kickstarter Project "RSVP ESP" about a doctor that is studying psychic powers and the two "subjects" that he gets to study. We talk about the creative process, movies that deal with psychic powers and other inspirations. We also talk, quickly, about the Wrestlemania Night 2 main event and how he would have wrote it had he had the chance to....or he might have loved it and changed nothing.....but you should check this out to see??? BACK THE CAMPAIGNhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dirkmanning/rsvp-esp
So here is the question for the episode: If you could have Disney do an animated sequel to an animated movie, what would it be?So we talk, in depth about the Avengers: Doomsday cast list chair trailer. We get into who is on the list, who is not and some storyline stuff. We talk about our secret project about our new(with mega versions of older episodes) TTRPG podcast "Adventurers Role Out!" https://open.spotify.com/show/4WN8KiThWM9NouMAJO1pZn?si=db69d0a8fb9d4751
What happens when fantasy, betrayal, mystery & honor get brought together with Michael Watson, the Freestyle Komics crew and Seth Damoose? You get this:General Marki and Dominica, princess of Kashuar, lead an elite squad on a covert mission to uncover the secrets within the Castle of Griffons and lay bare the truth of what Queen Alexia of Magnaulla has hidden away. What they discover is far beyond anything they could have imagined...We talk about the manga redraw of the whole project, we talk about the history of the project,we talk about Kickstarter projects and how to do them well. Go support it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chatanddraw/emerald-quest-manga-vol-1-and-2-a-gathering-of-destiny/description
We talk about our thoughts on the Lilo & Stitch Live Action Trailer and about the Disney live action movies. We then get into who we would put together for an MCU Avengers team. We wrap up by talking about a con In got to go to & the people that I got to meet.
Jingles, Smiter and I got together to talk about our thoughts on Captain America Brave New World. We talked about our favorite character arcs, favorite moments, least favorite moments and we talked about the villains in the MCU. How did Harrison Ford do as Thunderbolt Ross?Did Anthony Mackie fill the role of Captain America?and so many more questions are asked. Come on in and join the conversation.
David Crownson, the creator of Harriet Tubman:Demon Slayer, comes back on the show to talk about his book getting picked up for film development before he was even able to get the book out to people. We catch up a bit as well and talk about one of his newest books(Nightmare In Newark), we talk about comic book distribution with Diamond Comics, current affairs, Captain America:Brave New World(this was recorded the week prior to the movie hitting theaters) Go to https://kingwoodcomics.com to check out the options for his current books and pre-order some awesome stuff too.
Jingles, Smiter & I talk about the WWE's Royal Rumble 2025, our thoughts on the Rumble Matches, how they will play into Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania . Then we get into Multiversus, Warner Brother's free to play fighting game , and we talk about why it may have failed before it truly got started.
We, me & the Rasco bros, talk about Zendaya and Tom Holland's engagement. We take a moment to encourage all who listen to get involved in help those who have lost everything in the LA Wildfires. We mention our secret project. We warp by me talking about a silly story from 2024 that made me go, "But WHY though???" It involves kids, chicken wings and theft.
I get to talk with Jingles about his thoughts on the Superman Trailer. Then we get into the animated Spider-Man trailer and discuss race swapping and if it really matters to stories. We wrap up talking about the news about Jason Momoa playing Lobo in James Gunn's new DC universe and how that works as he was in Zack Synder's DCU as Aquaman.
TEACHER,RAPPER,HERO,DAD and so much more. From being a geek to getting in the Guinness Book of World Records...Mega Ran has been on a journey. We talk comics, wrestling, nerdcore, his latest Kickstarter and so much more. Oh and the song at the beginning of the show....yeah that's his too. From WWE to a second kids music album, this man has taken skills from different stages in his life and used those skills to take on new challenges. Come join the conversation and learn about this awesome gentleman. The Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megaran/mega-rans-new-kids-album-for-2025-buddys-back?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit The website:https://megaran.com/ The Spotify Link for "It Must Be" https://open.spotify.com/album/5xeZ1JFu61D5ATmDd8riEh?si=TXnjZt3hT4qwsxYWsQOtzQ
So we have a shorter episode about the Superman Teaser Trailer. John DiGregorio, from Movie Lovers United, comes on so we can just geek out about this teaser trailer. We talk: Krypto wasn't in the original script. Why is he in this trailer? Why is Superman Bleeding? Who hit him that hard? Is this an ode to the Synderverse, the Richard Donner movies, the CW or what? Will we be in the theaters to see this? Who are these other characters in the trailer? Why is there a kaiju in Metropolis? Question of the Show: Are you excited about the Superman movie from James Gunn after the teaser trailer? Movie Lovers United Links https://www.instagram.com/moviinstagram.com/movieloverstvloversunite https://www.facebook.com/Housefacebook.com/HouseNerdeek/?ref=bookmarks https://twitter.com/movielovertwitter.com/movieloversunit Movie Lovers websitemovieloversunite.com Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-lovers-unite/id1471803231 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MovieLoversUnite
Question for the show: What is the perfect video game? We talk Wicked and a bit of controversy around the toys. We talk Captain America: Brave New World & Thunderbolts trailers as well. We get into why people bring babies to R rated movies (Just don't do that!)
Jocelyn Bouwmeester , from Dice Station Zebra, and I sit down to talk about the Disney Plus show "Agatha All Along". We take a look at our favorite character, favorite moment and so much more. It took a while to get together and then to get this dropped for you because of schedules and me having to move. I hope that you guys enjoy the review.
Shout out to John DiGregorio (sorry I mispronounced your name.) This is a review of the first episode of a new series entitle "Black Mark" This episode is entitled El Campo and it speaks about the life of Matt Barnes. Before the NBA and before becoming a podcaster and social activist, he had a moment where he dealt with a nation wide developed issue with racism in his Senior year of High School. Come join us for this short review of a series where someone took a harsh moment and used it to attempt to make the world a better place. Series Produced by  Matt Barnes-executive producer Nate Elliot-producer Steve Gandolfi-executive producer Ellis Jacob- executive producer Nicholas Maye- producer
We work to finish the train robbery. The Dugan Gang continues to face increasingly more deadly opponents as they fight to finish this daring mission of guns, bullets, betrayal, heartbeats and heartaches. Smiter Rasco continues to tell an intriguing story of found family and the steps to finish strong as they head toward a new life. Will they all make it out alive? Come find out.
Milestone Comics/DC has a new comic book coming out called "Shadow Cabinet" and we get the chance to talk to the legendary writer Joe Illidge about this new comic book series that you should run, not walk, to you nearest comic book store to get. Mr Illidge talks to us about the team that came up with this book that continues to bring Milestone Comics to the 21st century as the main character, Rocket, steps up to do what must be done. Many Milestone Comics characters will be introduced and reintroduced. We talk favorite Milestone Characters, the cover artists, new stories and so much more. We also talk about Brainiac somehow. What does he have to do with all of this? Dig in and get some awesome info on a future comic book series that you should be reading. Four issues, big story, big stakes and more are available here.
Mr Jay Davis and I get together to talk about the Mr McMahon Documentary from Netflix. It went from storyline to real life at the flip of a dime. Is it a good documentary? Should you watch it? You can check out the review and then make up your mind.
We continue the train robbery that we are on in our Pathfinder Adventures. As the Dugan Gang gets on the train, there are some gunfights, the fur will fly and the bull will hit the fan. Can our team get this robbery off without a hitch?
Robert Leveille, Jocelyn Bouwmeester, Jay Soloman and Jay Major came on to talk about their experiences at 2024 Heroclix World's Tournament in Memphis, Tn. What did people eat while there? What pieces did they get in different tournaments? What can make the experiences better for World's? ...and so much more. Come check out this awesome conversation.
As we switch over to a new setup for the previous Pathfinder Adventures, we decided to head to the West and rob a train. SmiterRasco takes the storytelling reigns as we begin a jouney of vengence, devotion, found family and changes in the lives of the Dugan gang. Come and hear a tale of a one shot Pathfinder adventure.
Khari Sampson is a writer, wordsmith and fantastic Heroclix player. I got to share a a room with him during Heroclix Worlds 2023 and be a partner with him on in Team Worlds. We talk about budgeting for the trip to Memphis, Tn, buyables at this years event, some concerns for registration and event start times, events that he would love to do and so much more.
Will Fortnite do a Marvel vs DC crossover before we get this crossover in film? Should Wesley Snipes come back as Blade in the MCU? These questions and others will be asked as we talk about D23. We discuss different projects coming out for movies and TV for Disney. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
If there was a corp of multiverse Versions of you, who would you wanna meet before you had to fight them? We get into our review of Deadpool & Wolverine & we wrap talking about RDJ coming back to the MCU as Victor Von Doom. #deadpoolandwolverine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Question of the show: What Cartoon Themes can you listen to so that you can Get Hype? We talk about "The Acolyte" , the characters, the story, did Twitter make us hate it and so many more questions. Come join the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We Talk Guilty Pleasure Movies for us. What is a Guilty Pleasure Movie for you? Then we talk about Captain America: Brave New World Gladiator 2 Agatha All Along And then we talk about what made us happy this week. We talk classic cartoons and such that we did this week. Come and join the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Question for the show: What is your favorite candy bar? In this weeks episode we talk about John Cena announcing his retirement.His plans, the first RAW on Netflix and so much more. We also talk about past wrestling retirements. We look, a bit, at the career of John Cena as well. We also talk about Deadpool & Wolverine info to watch before watching the 2024 Deadpool & Wolverine film. We talk about the films... Deadpool 1 & 2 Wolverine: Origins Wolverine:Logan And some other comic book type stuff --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The episode Question: What comic book would you give to someone, who hasn't read comics, to introduce them to the world of comics? We talk about the set pics from James Gunn's "Superman" movie and how the outfits look. Then we talk Comicstorian and his impact on comics, pop culture and helping people to understand how great comic book stories can be shared. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Jingles, Smiter, KatherineEverything and I come together to talk about a few things: What is our favorite sandwich? Is "The Acolyte" as bad as the internet says it is? Can you walk away from from a fandom if you don't love it? Is KatherineEverything a Gobber PB&J fan? ...and more questions Come and join the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We talk about news Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket & Breaks Movie Presale Records Chris Hemsworth in Talks for GI Joe/Transformers movie Blade movie loses another director Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight postponed due to an ulcer flair up for Mike Tyson Tomb Raider animated series for Netflix Captain America: Brave New World Re-Shoot news And our question of the EPISODE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We dig into X-Men 97. We answer some questions? What was our favorite episode? Who had the best character arc? What was your favorite moment in the show? What was you favorite moment in the show? What was your least favorite moment? Did you enjoy X-Men 97? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
This was recorded about 3 weeks ago...before my computer died. What's the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Wrestlemania stuff and us watching together. Did we dig it? Should DC reboot the Justice League cartoon since X-Men 97 did so well? What have we been doing over the last few weeks? These and other questions we answer during this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Justin Davis and I talk about the both nights of Wrestlemania, the HHH era, our favorite matches of each night, surprise lines from the event, the storylines that they fleshed out with Roman vs Cody, the Rock and the rest of the Bloodline story beats that lead to legendary surprises. #wwe #wewantcody @wwe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
I talk about my predictions of Wrestlemania 40. I also go over BMac's and Shanice's predictions for the two night event. #wwe #wrestlemania --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The Rascos and I talk about Heldivers 2 and we get into the X-Men animated series to get people up to speed on the show before people start watching X-Men 97. We get into different storylines from the 5 seasons that came out. Get ready for a re-education on X-Men. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We get the chance to pay our respects to Akira Toriyama for the projects he created. He was influential in manga and character designs Dr Slump Dragonball Dragonball Z Dragonball Super Dragon Quest Chrono Trigger Blue Dragon Live the life you seek to live. Don't wait to go after what you dream to do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The Rasco Bros and I talk about the Borderlands trailer, our thoughts on the casting and if Kevin Hart can play a serious role. We then talk about the Rock's Response to Cody Rhodes and we talk about how the story continues. Come and join the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We talk about #wewantcody and how I got worked by the current storyline heading into Wrestlemania. We then get into the Fantastic Four cast reveal. We break down our thoughts on the Deadpool/Wolverine trailer from the Super Bowl. We wrap up talking about the X-Men 97 trailer, our love for the cartoon and what storylines that they could go into. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We start by talking about the awesomeness in the life of Carl Weathers. From Rocky to The Mandolorian and stuff in between. We then talk about WWE and the 2024 Royal Rumble. We get into the Good, Bad and Ugly for WWE including their Netflix deal and The Rock gets his wrestling name back and becomes part of the Board of Directors for TKO. Vince McMahon has more sexual assault cases come against him and sex trafficking charges on top of that. Brock Lesnar and John Laurinaitis are also listed in the case. The we talk about Cody Rhodes winning the Royal Rumble, but not get to finish the story because The Rock wants to wrestle his cousin Roman Reigns instead of Cody being able to challenge him. #wewantcody --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
We ask and answer some questions about the year that was 2023. Here is what we talk about. Best of 2023 Show Favorite movie of 2023 Favorite TV show/Streaming show Worst movie of 2023 Favorite Comic book or Comic book property Favorite Podcast episode of ours Worst Podcast episode of ours Favorite collectable of 2023 Favorite Sports moment of 2023 Favorite podcast you've listened to that is not ours Best Comic Book movie of 2023 What was a new obsession you got into last year What is you favorite pop culture story? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The Collective of Conversations About... is back at it with the Pathfinder Adventures. Deeper into the lair we go JinglesRasco continues to lead the story as the GM and controller of Harbinger(Yeah somebody wasn't well at the time of recording) Can Beano sing a song to inspire the group? Will Grak even mention destiny in this episode? Will Carmela have enough bullets to get through this adventure? Is Sabine heading back to her farm after this? Will Surefoot spear a kobald? Can Harbinger land a fist on a kobald in a cave? Come join the conversation and find out the answers to theses and more questions/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The Rasco Bros and I get into the 2023 Video Games Awards and we talk about announcements, The Game of the Year, Best Soundtrack, Games for Impact and so many other categories. Does Fortnite come up during the conversation? Do we get into a heated argument about the Game of the Year? These questions and more will be answered in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
LA Comic Con came and went and a part of the Conversations Collective went in for Cosplay Glory and Animatronics Display as KatherineEverything cosplayed as Kay Vess from Star Wars Outlaws. SHE ALSO BUILT AN ANIMATRONIC VERSION OF NIX. How did she do? What did she learn? What was her greatest moment? What was a moment of great disappointment? How did she overcome? Learn the answers to these and many other questions. Come join the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
I get into some of the Easter Eggs of these episodes until we get back together with the collective. The following episodes will be discussed. "What If... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?" "What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?" "What If... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?" "What If... Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Loki Season 2 takes us to a new place in the MCU multiverse. Smiter explains the what the World Tree is? We talk about the character arc of Loki Favorite new character Did we hate anything about the show? What could Marvel do with the Multiverse with the end of Loki Season 2? CM Punk is back in WWE and we talk about whether he will learn from his ways in AEW or not. Will Punk finally get his Wrestlemania Main Event? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
The Rasco Bros, KatherineEverything and I get together to talk about some trailers that we saw. Garfield Urkiel Saves Christmas What If Season 2 Madame Web We talk about our love for Garfield, Family Matters, What If and why we are getting a sequel and Madame Web for Sony to continue a Spiderverse without a Spider-Man in live action. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Are we moving away from Jonathan Majors as Kang? Will the Marvels do well? Does Ant Man:Quantumania really upset the balance of the latest wave of Marvel Movies? Is Disney Plus causing issues? This question and others were asked and weighed in on by Jingles & I. Variety Magazine gave their thoughts and we respond to the article. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
What is a Star War? Who is an Ahsoka? Where are the witches? Come join us for the first Season of the Disney Plus show "Ahsoka". The Conversations Collective come back together to talk about the characters, the themes, the amount of fan service for Star Wars and so much more. KatherineEverything, the Rasco Bros and I get back together and review the show. Come join the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support
Spoilers for Clone Wars-the Movie and Series Star Wars Rebels Legends of the Jedi The Mandolorian & The Book of Boba Fett The Star Wars Expanded Universe. Come learn, with me, from Jingles, Smiter and KatherineEverything about what homework you can do before watching Ashoka to get more out of the experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsabout/support