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Where does Brave New World fall in Ben, Kofi, and Rob's Captain America movie rankings - and where does it fit among the best and worst of the MCU? The guys review the film as well as discuss what they want to see the next wave of Marvel movies do better. 0:00 - Captain America: Brave New World Review

After a 9-month hiatus (blame Ben), there have been some big life changes - but we're back and ready to preview Captain America: Brave New World (along with its controversy) as well as discuss our most anticipated movies of 2025. 0:00 - Where were you? What's new? 11:00 - Captain America: Brave New World Preview 31:45 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2025: Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, & More

Busting still makes Ben and Kofi feel good - at least according to our Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review. Plus Rob raves about X-Men '97 - but does the original series still hold up? 0:00 - Ghostbusters Review 31:00 - X-Men '97 Review 42:00 - Road House (2024) Review

Dune: Part Two has arrived and so has our review. Meanwhile, Ben finally watched Daredevil season 3 - plus Rob and Kofi discuss Shogun and The Last Airbender live-action series. 0:00 - Dune: Part Two Review 47:00 - Daredevil Season 3 53:00 - Shogun Season 1 Premiere 1:01:00 - Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1

Ben and Kofi review (and discuss the biggest plot holes in) Madame Web - while Rob recaps the latest Marvel news (including the Deadpool 3 and X-Men '97 trailers). 0:00 - Madame Web Spoiler Review 50:00 - Deadpool 3 Trailer 1:00:30 - Fantastic Four Official Casting 1:10:00 - Halo Season 2 Impressions 1:17:00 - X-Men '97 Trailer

Ben, Kofi, and Rob discuss their most anticipated movies, TV shows, and video games of 2024. Then Kofi and Rob review Echo - and once again pressure Ben to watch Daredevil season 3. 0:00 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 46:00 - Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2024 53:50 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024 1:05:00 - Echo Series Review

Ben, Kofi, and Rob recap 2023 - from the best movies, TV shows, and video games to their personal favorite memories to the biggest news stories of the year. Best Movies of 2023: 0:00 Best TV Shows of 2023: 36:00 Best Video Games of 2023: 1:02:20 Most Enjoyable Personal Moment of 2023: 1:12:40 Craziest News of 2023: 1:23:20

Ben, Kofi, and Rob look back on 20 years of Screen Rant, discuss Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (and whether he's the true villain of Phase Six) review the Marvels, Loki Season 2, as well as The Hunger Games prequel. 0:00 - SR 20th Anniversary 10:00 - Pedro Pascal Cast as Reed Richards in F4 31:27 - The Marvels Review 57:28 - Loki S2 Finale Review 1:05:00 - Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Ben, Kofi, and Rob unpack The MCU in Crisis report - which details behind the scenes drama at Marvel Studios, including Kang recasting, Doctor Doom, Blade updates, and more. 0:00 - The MCU in Crisis Report

Ben, Kofi, and Rob return for a mega-episode with reviews of Ahsoka season 1, The Creator, Saw X, the Loki season 2 premiere, Gen V, Expend4bles, and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (yes, really). 6:30 - One Piece 12:10 - Saw X 27:00 - Ahsoka 1:09:45- Expendables 4 1:24:30 - Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie 1:28:05 - The Creator 2:00:26 - Gen V 2:04:45 - Loki Season 2 Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

In an unusually positive episode, Ben, Kofi, and Rob recap Ahsoka (episodes 1 and 2) plus review Blue Beetle (and vent about WB's lack of marketing support for the film). 0:00 - Blue Beetle Review (& Why WB Mishandled Its Marketing) 31:33 - Ahsoka (Episode 1 & 2) Review + Our Favorite Theories Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Your favorite movie podcasting team joins forces to review the latest movie starring your favorite heroes in a half shell. Plus what Ben, Kofi, and Rob want to see in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel. 0:00 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Rob reports from SDCC 2023 while Ben and Kofi review Barbenheimer - plus we rant about Mission: Impossible 7 and the summer box office bomb trend. 0:00 - SDCC 2023 Recap 24:52 - Oppenheimer Review 56:00 - Barbie Review 1:16:00 - Haunted Mansion Review (Part 1) 1:19:19 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning & the Summer of Box Office Bombs 2:05:00 - Haunted Mansion Review (Part 2) Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Ben, Kofi, and Rob reflect on their history with the Indiana Jones franchise and review Dial of Destiny - plus explain why a number of good movies have bombed at the box office this summer. 0:00 - Why Good Blockbuster Movies Are Bombing at the Summer Box Office 50:30 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Beasts Wars mega-fan Rob shares his Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in our full review (including what we want from a G.I. Joe crossover), DC expert Kofi breaks down the biggest twists of The Flash in our final spoiler-filled review, and Ben still has questions after our no spoilers Secret Invasion preview. 00:00 - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review (Spoilers) 53:34 - The Flash Review (Spoilers) 1:27:00 - Secret Invasion First Impressions (No Spoilers) Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Kofi and Rob review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Ben provides an official rating on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, we revisit our binge or weekly release debate, and preview what fans can expect from The Flash. 0:00 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review 28:30 - To Binge or Not to Bing Tangent 39:30 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review (Part 2) 1:02:50 - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Preview 1:19:04 - The Flash Movie Preview Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Fast & Furious superfan Rob lead our Fast X review, Ben forgets how the animated Little Mermaid ended, and Kofi scrolls reddit. 0:00 - Fast X Review (Spoilers) 1:03:04 - The Little Mermaid Review (Spoilers) Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Ben, Rob, and Kofi review Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 as well discuss where we want to see the surviving characters return in future MCU and Avengers movies. 0:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 Review (Spoilers) Use our special link zen.ai/podx and offer code podcastx to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Disney spikes Kofi's internet when reviewing The Mandalorian Season 3 finale, Ben takes issue with Grogu in a droid suit, and Rob's love for Star Trek finally paid off in Picard Season 3. 0:00 - Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Review 17:00 - Star Wars Celebration Announcements 35:00 - Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Finale Review

Kofi and Rob review Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - then Kofi pulls double-duty reviewing the Super Mario Bros. Movie with Ben. 0:00 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review 34:00 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

After Ben talked-up his love for John Wick 4, did Kofi and Rob still think it lived up to his hype? Plus, which spinoffs are we most excited to see explored in future franchise installments? 0:00 - John Wick 4 Review

Ben and Rob review Shazam: Fury of the Gods and spoil the film's weirdest moments for Kofi. The guys also discuss Shazam 2 post-release drama between The Rock and Zachary Levi as well as pay tribute to Lance Reddick. 00:00 - Shazam 24:20 - Major Shazam SPOILER 28:50 - Post-Shazam 2 Blame Game Between The Rock & Zachary Levi 54:44 - RIP Lance Reddick

The Mandalorian and Grogu are back for the Mandalorian season 3 premiere but have Andor and the Book of Boba Fett impacted how Ben, Kofi, and Rob feel about Din Djarin's latest quest? 0:00 - The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Review 52:40 - The Flash Movie Trailer (Belated Impressions)

Rob, Kofi, and Ben discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania - with mixed results. Meanwhile, the guys (spoiler free) review 2023's most outrageous film, Cocaine Bear, ahead of opening weekend. 0:00: Why Freezing Rain is the Worst 11:15 - Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania Review (Spoilers) 1:14:53 - Cocaine Bear Review (Spoiler Free)

Ben, Kofi, and Rob take a (very) deep dive into James Gunn's new DC movie and TV slate - and the guys review Knock at the Cabin (and what it has in common with The Last of Us episode 3). 0:00 - James Gunn's DCU Movie & TV Slate 1:25:10 - Knock at the Cabin Review

Last of Us game series fanboy Ben, Kofi (who played on Survivor), and Rob (who gave the original game a 5/5) offer their thoughts on HBO's adaptation of the hit video game - and share their picks for what video game Hollywood should actually adapt next. 0:00 - The Last of Us Series Premiere Review 57:00 - What Video Games Hollywood Should Adapt Next

Ben and Rob share their most anticipated movies, TV shows, and video games of 2023 - while Kofi pulls double-duty: pairing his picks with live Golden Globes reactions. 08:10 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2023 29:00 - Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2023 50:40 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2023

Ben, Rob, and Kofi return to Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water. Did the film reignite their interest in the franchise after 13 years? Plus the guys share their picks for the best movies of 2022. 0:00 - Intro 8:38 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review & Avatar 3 Speculation 1:04:10 - Best Movies of 2022

Ben, Kofi, and Rob reveal their lists for the best TV shows of 2022 - plus break down James Gunn's response to THR's divisive DCU update - including news that Wonder Woman 3 has been canceled. Then the guys weigh-in on whether or not they are as hyped as everyone else for Avatar 2: The Way of Water. 0:00 - DCU Report: Wonder Woman 3 Canceled & James Gunn Response 35:55 - Top 3 TV Shows of 2022 1:10:45 - Are We Excited for Avatar 2?

Ben, Rob, and Kofi get in the holiday mood with reviews of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special as well as Violent Night - and discuss Andor season 2 predictions. 0:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 35:45 - Andor Finale & Season 2 Predictions 1:26:30 - Violent Night Review

Rob has seen Black Panther 2 and we're ready to review. Did he agree with Kofi and Ben's preview? And what do the guys think Marvel needs to do in Phase 5 of the MCU to make it better than Phase 4? 0:00 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review 56:19 - How to Make Phase 5 of the MCU Better Than Phase 4

Ben and Kofi preview Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - and Rob has a change of heart when talking about how The Rings of Power stands up to HotD in season 1. Who is team black and is anyone team green? Also, we get off track even more than usual. 04:35 - HotD vs Rings of Power Season 1 Face Off 50:10 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Preview 1:16:43 - Don't Worry Darling Re-Review

Kofi and Rob react to James Gunn running DCU 2.0 while Ben geeks out over the return of Henry Cavill's Superman - then review Black Adam, give their Ant-Man 3 trailer impressions, and discuss why you should be watching Andor. 0:00 - Black Adam Review 36:45 - Cavill is Back: Who Should Should Be the Villain of Man of Steel 2 53:20 - James Gunn Leading the DCU: What We Want to See 58:00 - Ant-Man 3 Teaser Trailer Impressions & Is William Harper Jackson Playing Reed Richards? 1:07:20 - Why You Should Be Watching Andor

The full Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer has arrived, so Ben, Rob, and Kofi break down the biggest reveals and what to expect. Plus we chat about what we've been watching, from Werewolf by Night to Hellraiser to Rick and Morty - plus Rings of Power. 00:00 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer 44:15 - Werewolf By Night Preview 53:04 - Westworld Season 4 57:40 - Hellraiser 2022 Review 1:07:24 - Bros. Review 1:27:22 - Rick & Morty 1:47:00 - Rings of Power Udûn Review (& Sauron Speculation)

Kofi and Rob explain how Hugh Jackman's Wolverine (and the original X-Men) can appear in the MCU and Ben gushes about how much he loves the original Blade trilogy. 0:00 - Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Joins the MCU in Deadpool 3 37:37 - Armor Wars is a Movie Now (Not a TV Show) 43:04 - Harrison Ford Was Almost Cast as Red Hulk 50:47 - The Blade Reboot Has Lost Its Director

Andor has arrived (after a brief delay), so Kofi and Rob preview what Star Wars fans can expect - meanwhile Ben reviews/recaps the drama behind-the-scenes on Don't Worry Darling. Plus Blonde and Modern Warfare 2 beta impressions. 0:00 - Andor Review (Spoiler-Free) 39:50 - Recent Star Wars Announcements 54:40 - Don't Worry Darling Review 1:06:06 - Blonde Review 1:17:32 - Elvis 1:22:11 - MW2 Beta Impressions

House of the Dragon has reunited Ben's love for Game of Thrones, Rob gives his early Rings of Power impressions, and Kofi makes a strong case for why the other guys are missing out on Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (and another great anime offerings). 00:00 - House of the Dragon Review & Game of Thrones Connections 1:00:00 - LotR: Rings of Power Preview & HotD Comparisons 1:10:23 - Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Review & Anime Recommendations

Kofi and Rob review She-Hulk episode 1 and Ben tries to convince you to watch For All Mankind. Plus we discuss the Westworld season 4 & Better Call Saul series finale - and Jamie Foxx's vampire hunter movie Day Shift. 00:00: She-Hulk Episode 1 Review 41:10: Westworld Season 4 Finale Review 59:10: Better Call Saul Series Finale Review 1:09:01: Day Shift Review 1:18:10: For All Mankind is the Best Show You're Not Watching

Ben, Kofi, and Rob lay out the rules to a great DC shared universe, review The Sandman on Netflix as well as Bullet Train, then offer up their Predator movie rankings (and talk more about Prey) - plus finish up chatting about the Resident Evil TV series. 0:00 - Rules for a Successful DCEU 10 Year Plan 32:50 - The Sandman TV Series Review 50:12 - Bullet Train Movie Review 1:18:35 - Prey Review & Predator Movie Rankings 1:35:55 - Resident Evil TV Series Review

Ben, Rob, and Kofi react to the shocking news that Batgirl has been shelved and discuss what WB needs to do to get DC back on track. Plus, we review Jordan Peele's Nope as well as preview the Predator prequel movie Prey. 0:00 - Batgirl Shelved (& What WB Needs to Do for DC) 38:15 - Nope Review 1:04:20 - Prey Preview 1:24:55 - Bullet Train Flash Review 1:27:25 - The Gray Man Flash Review 1:34:02 - Paper Girls Flash Review

Ben, Kofi, and Rob recap San-Diego Comic-Con 2022 - from Marvel's massive Hall H panel (revealing Phase 4 - 6), to the first Dungeons and Dragons trailer, to Beavis & Butthead's streaming comeback, it's all here!

Rob and Kofi celebrate the death of the Inhumans as Ms. Marvel brings mutants into the MCU, Ben thinks Marvel needs to announce a 10-year plan, and the guys preview Comic-Con 2022 - and discuss what it will take for Marvel to regain SDCC Hall H glory. 01:20 - Ms. Marvel Review 12:40 - Mutants in the MCU 24:00 - Marvel at SDCC (What Marvel Needs to do in Phase 5) 48:04 - SDCC 2022 Preview 1:07:10 - Outro

Ben claims Thor: Love and Thunder is the best Thor movie yet but do Kofi and Rob agree? Plus, we preview SDCC 2022 - and reminisce about our time together at Comic-Con. 00:48 - Thor: Love and Thunder Review 50:00 - Is Marvel Relying Too Much on Stunt Casting? 1:05:50 - SDCC Mini-Preview & San Diego Memories

Ben, Kofi, and Rob eat humble-pie after their Stranger Things season 4 predictions didn't pan out - but take another shot. This time predicting what will happen in season 5. We also offer a very brief preview of what to expect from Thor: Love and Thunder. 00:30 - Shownotes (Our In-Universe Pre-Show) 10:13 - Stranger Things S4 Review & S5 Predictions 01:10:00 - Thor: Love and Thunder Preview 01:12:48 - Outro

Kofi has strong feelings about Obi-Wan season 1, but Rob has equally strong criticisms of the state of Star Wars, Ben asks what movies everyone has walked out on, and the guys predict who will die in Stranger Things 4.2. They also reminisce about the Transformers movies. 01:45 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Review & the Future of Star Wars 47:00 - Which Upcoming Star Wars Shows We're Most Excited to See 51:00 - Which Past Star Wars Stories (Not Movies) Do We Recommend 57:00 - Which Live-Action Star Wars Show is the Best? 1:01:00 - Which Movies Have We Walked Out On? 1:13:00 - Transformers Movies Tangent 1:21:00 - Stranger Things 4 Pt. 2 Predictions

We review Lightyear and why it's struggling at the box office - as well as discuss what Ezra Miller's legal problems mean for The Flash movie and Barry Allen's future in the DCEU. Timestamps: 02:04: Lightyear Review (and Why It's Underperforming at the Box Office) 52:20: Ezra Miller & The Future of the Flash in the DCEU 1:12:00: Outro

Is Jurassic World Dominion actually as bad as critics are saying? We review the latest Jurassic Park movie as well as discuss the impending casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker 2! Time Stamps: 0:00: Jurassic World Dominion Review (Spoilers) 46:20: Lady Gaga In Talks to Play Harley Quinn in Joker 2

We discuss The Boys S3 episodes 1-3, review Strangers Things season 4 (Part 1) - as well as revisit an old Screen Rant Underground debate: to binge or not to binge.

We review Top Gun: Maverick, discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi episodes 1 & 2, plus Star Wars Celebration 2022 announcements, and give our impressions of Stranger Things season 4 (so far).

We review the Halo season 1 finale and discuss our hopes for season 2, react to the announcement that Daredevil is officially joining the MCU with a season 4, and will the She-Hulk TV series CGI improve before it releases?

We review Doctor Strange & The Multiverse of Madness, discuss what's next for the Sorcerer Supreme, as well as debate if Phase 4 of the MCU is on the right track - or losing focus.