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Join Chris Costanzo and Jon Botset every week as they talk about movies, TV, games, and anything nerd culture. They'll discuss the latest entertainment news and review movies and shows. For all your entertainment needs, come with us as we Summit Up!

Jon and Chris


    • Mar 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 59: The Penultimate Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 70:08


    Come check out our thoughts on what's been going on in the world lately. And stay tuned for the next episode, as it will be out last regular weekly release. Listen in for more details on that!

    WandaVision: Episode 9 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 51:46


    Join us this week as we give our thoughts on the final episode of WandaVision!

    Episode 58: So Many Stories!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 70:38


    Chris takes the lead this week with a TON of news happening!

    WandaVision: Episode 8 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 36:53


    Come check out our thoughts on the penultimate episode of WandaVision!

    Episode 57: Chris Has Strong Feelings for Danny Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 61:23


    You saw the title. Now come find out what those feelings are.

    WandaVision: Episode 7 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 36:35


    Check out our thoughts on episode 7!

    WandaVision: Episode 6 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 30:04


    Check out our thoughts on Episode 6!

    Episode 56: James Gunn, New Trailers, and GameStop Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 63:15


    This week we break down our thoughts about The Suicide Squad being completely finished by James Gunn. We also talk about the new Falcon and Winter Soldier trailer, along with the GameStop movie in production about recent events!

    WandaVision: Episode 4 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 37:52


    Come check out our thoughts on the latest episode of WandaVision!

    Episode 55: GameStop Stock Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 64:03


    This week we're delving into the GameStop stock fiasco, and we have some more news about the Snyder Cut. Check it out!

    WandaVision: Episode 3 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 31:34


    Come check out our thoughts on the third episode of WandaVision!

    Episode 54: The Rumor Mill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 63:14


    We talk about tons of interesting rumors in the movie industry involving Chris Evans, Liam Neeson, and Christopher Nolan. Come check them out!

    WandaVision: Episodes 1 & 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 33:43


    Come check out our thoughts on the firs two episodes of the first new MCU content we've gotten in so long!

    Episode 53: Rage Against WB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 56:54


    Come check out our nerdy ramblings this week!

    Soul: Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 47:47


    Come check out our thoughts on the new Disney movie, Soul!

    Episode 52: Legends Never Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 60:19


    This week, we talk about the Marvel Legends content, Ray Fisher/DC drama, The Office's new home, and a potential return of Quibi!

    Episode 51: A Look Back On 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 65:09


    This week, we take a look back on the entertainment industry in 2020, and a look forward to what our hopes are for 2021.

    Wonder Woman 1984 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 52:46


    Come check out our thoughts on the Wonder Woman sequel. Just don't think too hard about some of the movie logic.

    Episode 50: HBO Drama & Spider Man 3 Cameos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 64:32


    This week, we talk about how Warner Brothers is shaking things up in the movie industry by releasing films in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously. We also give our thoughts on ALL of the cameos in the third Spider Man film, and if we think it will be to their benefit or not. Stick around to the end to hear some of our Christmas traditions; tis the season!

    The Mandalorian: Season 2 Finale Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 43:52


    It's finally here! Come get our honest opinions on Chapter 16, and where we think the show will go from here. This is the way.

    Episode 49: Disney Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 70:31


    This week, we break down the OUTRAGEOUS amount of new content Disney announced at it's Investors Meeting. From Pixar, to Marvel, to LucasFilm, we've got you covered. We also give our thoughts on the HBO MAX announcement to release all their films in 2021 in theaters and on their streaming service simultaneously.

    The Mandalorian: Episodes 13-15 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 47:05


    Check out our overview of the most recent episodes of The Mandalorian, as well as speculation on what to expect in the season 2 finale!

    Wonder Woman, Star Wars, and Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 62:22


    This week we break down the news that Wonder Woman 1984 is getting a dual release in theaters AND on streaming on the same day. We also do a quick spoilery review of the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. We wrap it up going through some Thanksgiving traditions our families have had over the years, and the definitive answer to what is the best Thanksgiving movie.

    The Mandalorian: Episode 12 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 34:46


    Come check out our spoiler-filled thoughts on Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian!

    Episode 47: Ghost Kitchens and Japanese Robot Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 68:19


    You read that right: we're talking about ghost kitchens and Japanese robot wolves that protect villagers. We also break down some thoughts on the Johnny Depp British court case, The PS5 release and some issues with that, as well as Alex Trebek's legacy.

    The Mandalorian: Episode 10 & 11 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 42:48


    It's a double-whammy! Check out our spoiler-filled thoughts on both the 10th and 11th episodes of The Mandalorian

    Episode 46: Remembering Sean Connery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 61:22


    This week, we break down the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special trailer, more movie delays, and the thought of a Solo sequel. We also take a look back at Sean Connery's career and the movies we remember him in when we were growing up.

    Episode 45: Halloween Spooktacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 74:17


    This week we break down the news of the Netflix Assassin's Creed series, Jon Stewart getting a new show, more movie delays, and our thoughts on the upcoming Uncharted film. Stick around until the end to hear our feelings about traditional aspects of Halloween, like the movies, candy, and costumes.

    The Mandalorian: Episode 9 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 38:53


    Check out our thoughts on the Season 2 premier of The Mandalorian! We start with a spoiler-free discussion, so feel free to hit play if you haven't seen it yet; we'll tell you when the spoiler floodgates are about to open!

    Episode 44: The Death of Quibi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 64:06


    This week we talk streaming news as Quibi shuts down after six months of service, the Snyder Cut continues to evolve, David Ayer tries to follow in Snyder's footsteps, and Marvel investors push for Phase 4 MCU movies to release on Disney+.

    The Boys: Season 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 55:14


    Come check out our thoughts on the second season of The Boys, streaming now on Amazon Prime. Don't worry, we'll give a spoiler alert before we give away any plot details!

    Episode 43: Mad Max Spin-Off & Censorship On Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 65:00


    This week, we break down our thoughts on the newly-announced Mad Max spin-off staring a young Furiosa! We also get into potential upcoming regulations for social media, and how that might affect the spread of information. Stick around to the end to hear what could be the most important debate we've had so far!

    Episode 42: Regal Theaters and Spider-Man 3 Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 62:41


    This week, we take a deep dive into our thoughts on the recent Regal Cinemas closing, as well as going through possible plot points for the upcoming Spider-Man sequel. You don't want to miss this!

    Summit Up Stories #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 4:25


    In our continuing segment "Summit Up Stories", we break down headline highlights from the week. Today, we talk in depth about the recent indefinite closing of all Regal and Cinemark theaters.

    Episode 41: Lion King II: Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 65:03


    This week, we break down our thoughts on the latest round of Disney theme park layoffs, and why in the world they're making a Lion King 2 live-action film. We also go over the latest reviews and impressions for the new Star Wars: Squadrons game.

    Episode 40: Marvel Delays and Casting News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 60:04


    This week we're breaking down our thoughts on Marvel's latest release delays for Phase 4, the James Gunn "Peacemaker" HBO Max series announcement, and She-Hulk casting news.

    Summit Up Stories #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 4:35


    In our brand new segment "Summit Up Stories" we break down headline highlights from the week. Today, we talk about Microsoft's recent purchase of Bethesda in a multi-billion dollar buyout. Enjoy the bite-sized discussion and keep an eye out as we bring you more soon!

    Episode 39: The Emmys, PS5, & New Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 63:29


    We break down our thoughts and hopes for the Emmys and how the PS5 event and preorder process went. We also talk about the new Star Wars CG short "Hunted", as well as our initial thoughts on The Mandalorian season 2 trailer, and how we hope it can improve from the first season.

    Episode 38: Headline Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 63:31


    This week, we go through some major headlines in the news and break down our thoughts. From the first Dune trailer to Fast and Furious 9 going to space, to more movie delays, we're hitting it all!

    Episode 37: John Boyega and Mario Kart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 62:40


    In our second episode this week, we break down what John Boyega has been saying about his experiences filming the latest Star Wars trilogy and how LucasFilm mishandled the representation of minorities. In a completely separate direction, we give our thoughts on the new AR Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch.

    Episode 36: DC FanDome Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 55:00


    This week, we share our thoughts on the major reveals from the 2020 DC FanDome event. From The Suicide Squad, to both new games announced, to The Batman, come listen in on what we think of these upcoming projects!

    Episode 35: PS5 and Xbox Series X Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 66:03


    This week we break down our thoughts on the major game consoles expected holiday launch, the new Star Wars Lego Holiday Special, Kevin Hart and Will Smith in an upcoming remake of a classic movie, and the Kenobi series resuming filming for their 2021 release.

    Episode 34: The Rise and Fall of Avatar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 56:47


    We break down the news of the ATLA creators leaving the live-action Netflix project after two years of production. We also look to the future and discuss the possibilities since they are free to work on new projects now. Join us to see if we agree with where you stand!

    Episode 33: Choose Your Own Adventure - Darwinism Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 77:12


    We go through a wide variety of topics like swimming with whales, fighting at a pool, Corona parties, and Mulan! Join us as we Summit Up!

    Episode 32: Comedians vs. The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 65:41


    This week we debate about the place of comedy in broadcast media, and how comedians/late night hosts are more trustworthy sources of information for many people. It gets A LITTLE political, but don't worry, we've got something for everybody.

    Episode 31: Choose Your Own Adventure Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 81:48


    This week we cover a ton of ground with Chris leading Jon through a "choose your own adventure" style selection of stories.

    Last Chance Cast and Crew with Jon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 43:22


    Jon had the privilege to sit down with some of the cast and crew of the film Last Chance to talk about what inspired the film, and the major themes. We get into seeking mental health resources for young people, discovering your identity in high school, and the stigmas associated with seeing a therapist (especially as a minority). It was a very insightful discussion, and I know you'll enjoy this as much as we did.

    Episode 30: Why We Love Hamilton!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 64:23


    Come check out our thoughts on what makes Hamilton such a great work of art, and also some stuff we weren't the biggest fans of.

    Episode 29: Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 64:34


    This week we're talking about movies that have surpassed/failed our expectations. Then we get real and talk about our own expectations in life and how they've changed as we've gotten older.

    Episode 28: Keaton Batman Returning & Our Thoughts on DC's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 60:39


    This week we take a deep dive into our thoughts on bringing back the Burton Batman, and what this could mean for the future of DC films. Spoiler Alert: we should be the ones writing the future DC movies.

    Episode 27: What Brings You Joy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 66:14


    This week Chris takes things in a lighter direction. With all the negativity in the world, we talk about some of the things that we find happiness in during these uncertain times.

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