Pods & Ends

This week, we officially (for us, anyway) end the #DontSpoiltheEndGame campaign by gushing all about what could be considered the most impressive bit of cinematic storytelling in the history of the industry:  Avengers End Game! Listen along as we each give our two cents on several questions about the film, and then be sure to deposit your two cents via whichever of the following methods you prefer. If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Winter is not only here, it's on the doorstep! How will the combined fighting force of the north hold up against the Night King and his undead army? We're so glad you asked! This week, we, ambitiously, intended to talk about both the Battle of Winterfell and Avengers End Game...but we talked for far too long about Game of Thrones and decided not to put out a 2+ hour episode. However! That means you get a full episode of Battle of Winterfell coverage this week, and a full episode on End Game next week. You. Are. Welcome! As per usual, if you'd like to contact us about anything we discuss on the show, or anything at all for that matter, please do so at your preferred method below. If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

The gang's all here this week, and we're playing catch-up on our regular segments since our recent episodes have sort of been going in different directions. Additionally, we introduce a new segment discussing the latest episode of the final season of Game of Thrones - winter is here, and we are excited! So, listen in to catch up with us, and then catch us up with you via the contact method of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Star Wars Celebration Chicago has come and gone, and we're here to gush all about it! Well, to be fair, three of us are here (we're down one Phil), and we'll be focusing on three distinct Celebration announcements:  The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, and Fallen Order. So listen in and let us know your thoughts! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We're back with part two of our lists of things that define our tastes! This time, it's all about music, games, and sports. If you're new to the pod or just haven't checked out the first installment of this two-parter, we definitely recommend you give it a listen first, and then feel free to share all of your lists with us on the social media platform of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We interrupt this normal episode of Pods & Ends to bring you a special, Thought Bombs-esque episode where we talk about how and why we get into the fandoms we do, what it takes for us to stick with them, why we sometimes let them go, and what fandoms exist out there that we just haven't taken the time to appreciate. If you're waiting on pins and needles for the second half of our Listomania episode, don't fret! It'll be coming along next week (probably). If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We were inspired by a tweet this week to list the five films we'd use to introduce each of our tastes to another person - then we decided to do the same thing for all of our segments and an enormous conversation ensued! So, this week we're giving you Part 1 of a two-part series that contains our five films, TV shows, and books that we'd use to introduce our tastes to someone else. Enjoy! (Part 2 coming soon!) If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We're sticking with the MCU this week and delving into some of the practically innumerable fan theories swirling about the web about the upcoming Avengers End Game. Not a Marvel fan? Well, we still go through several of our regular segments first, so hopefully there's something here for everyone. But, don't take our word for it, give it a listen, see for yourself, and let us know! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We've seen Captain Marvel and all thought it was Mar-Vell-Ous! So, naturally, that's what we're talking about this week in our main event after working our way through many of our usual segments. If you've not seen the movie yet, first and foremost shame on you, but secondly you might want to skip this episode because it's filled to the brim with spoilers. Once you've seen the movie and given us a listen, though, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the social platform of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

The fab four are back to talk about a franchise that really got its start a long time ago - but not in a galaxy far, far away, right here on Earth! This week, in addition to many of our regular segments, our Main Event is all about the Jurassic Park franchise, including our favorite films, moments, whether we think there's any potential truth in the fiction, and more! If you're a Jurassic fan, we hope you'll give it a listen and let us know what you think! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We're minus Phil & Soph this week, but plus Michael Miller from @My_ComicRelief! Michael joins us for a smattering of our regular segments, and then helps us out with a general discussion on comics as a medium, how they transition to and from other mediums, their collectiblity, and more! If you find yourself interested in more of what Michael has to say (and you should), check out his website at mycomicrelief.wordpress.com. If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

The gang's all here, and this week we went to see Alita: Battle Angel! We start out with some of our regular segments, as we do, and then take a deep, spoilery dive into the new manga-turned-movie about a female cyborg berserker in a dirty, post-apocalyptic world. If you've seen the movie yourself, we hope you'll give us a listen and then reach out and let us know what you think; if you haven't seen it yet, well, do yourself a favor and carve out some time to visit your favorite theater - we don't think you'll be disappointed! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Another one bites the dust this week as Soph joins Phil on the no-show list (they were in Oslo on holiday, though, so we'll cut them some slack). In their absence, Bryan and Shelby take on some of the regular segments - including a look at this year's Grammy's in What's Your Jam? - and then summon the power of all four elements to bring you an overview of the entire animated series, Avatar the Last Airbender! If you haven't seen the series yet, this episode is jam packed with spoilers, so you might want to steer clear if watching it is on your to-do list; otherwise, hang on tight! Yip yip! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

It was great while it lasted, but, alas, the gang is one member short this week as Phil was out on an errand for the Queen; however, that meant the remaining hosts could gush wildly about a topic close to their hearts (and not Phil's), anime! Listen in as Bryan, Shelby, and Soph go over a few regular segments and then go full otaku, and be sure to let us know what you think on whatever communication method suits you! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

It might seem a bit early, but, as they say in the North, "Winter is coming." As the final season of Game of Thrones approaches, the gang gets together to briefly discuss a couple of our regular segments before going full steam ahead with our predictions for how the blockbuster HBO series will end. Along with our best guess as to whose "royal rump" will sit on the iron throne, we speculate on romantic ships, the future of the IP, and even come up with our own death pool! So, give it a listen and then, by all means, share your thoughts on the social media outlet of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Pods & Ends, Pods & Ends! Doing an a show on Spider-Man! (If you sing that to the old Spider-Man theme song, it's not quite as cringy...?) Anyway, this week, the crew's at it again with most of the regular segments, and then they dive into a chat about the world's favorite web-slinger, Spider-Man! When you've finished the show, make sure to let us know all of your spidery thoughts on the social media outlet of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Dang, P&E, back at it again with that 2018 Wrap Up! Anyway, we finish up talking about our current obsessions, and the best of 2018, by discussing sports, TV shows, and movies. We hope you enjoy our ramblings, and be sure to let us know your 2018 favorites via the social media outlet of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

It turns out we were so excited to mashup our current interests with our best of 2018 thoughts that we talked for almost two hours! Since that seemed a little excessive, we decided to break our 2018 Wrap Up into two parts. This part, Part 1, includes our thoughts on music, books, and gaming, and the rest of our regular segments will be taken care of next week. We hope you enjoy our ramblings, and be sure to let us know your 2018 favorites via the social media outlet of your choice! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Welcome to a new year of Pods & Ends! For our first episode of 2019, we take on several of our usual segments, and then dig into the exciting world of Mortal Engines! If you haven't read the book or watched the movie, we highly recommend you do one or both before listening, because, as per usual, we go spoiler crazy, but if that particular IP isn't something on your radar, maybe our discussion will change your mind. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about the method of your choice below: If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Please enjoy this short, bonus presentation of the holiday classic, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," or as it's more commonly known, "The Night Before Christmas." This idea came 100% from Phil, but, unfortunately, he and Soph were too busy with the holiday festivities to lend their voices, but we think Shelby's fun editing tweaks created something that will really get our listeners into the Christmas spirit! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com.

With Christmas right around the corner, the full Pods & Ends crew got together to discuss holiday traditions, favorite Christmas songs and movies, and some gifts they recommend for the fellow pop culture geeks on your list. So, whether you've been naughty or nice, sit back, take a listen, and then let us know how the holidays shake out for you at the social media outlets below! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Along with several other segments, this week's Main Event is a deep dive into the existing and upcoming expanded universes of some of the most popular franchises in geeky pop culture:  Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter (with honorable mentions to Jurassic Park and the Marvel Cinematic Universe). Like most fans, we want to completely devour whatever content exists about our favorite IPs, but is more always better, or should we be careful what we wish for? Give the episode a listen, and then let us know your thoughts! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

We're coming at you full tilt this week with our first, full episode featuring our segmented format. Chief among those segments is a long look at the newest venture into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Crimes of Grindelwald, in the Silver Screen. We hope you enjoy the banter, and invite you to join in via social media using the information below! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! For more from the junk drawer, check out our website www.podsandends.com. Outro by @da_nee_flow.

Hello and welcome to the first ever episode of Pods & Ends, "the junk drawer of pop culture and geek podcasts!" This episode introduces you, the listener, to our ragtag band of misfits, Phil, Soph, Bryan, and Shelby, and gives you an idea of what you can expect from future episodes of our show. We hope you listen, enjoy, and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher! If you'd like to ask a question, or give us your two cents on anything we discuss, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @pne_pod, or you can email us at contact@podsandends.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Outro by @da_nee_flow.