The Aftermath Podcast

Rick and Morty is iconic for it's interconnected storytelling, mix of wacky adventures, often hilarious yet interesting philosophical exploration into the meaning of existence and the abundant parody of pop-culture medium. Unfortunately, since season 4 many viewers has been seeing the show getting more repetitive and worse. Is Rick and Morty's glory days behind us? Join us in our casual 'not so deep' discussion of Rick and Morty!We also react to Netflix's cyberpunk: Edge runners series and why you should watch it. The new anime, based off of the controversial video game with the same title has not only surprised us with the quality of the animation but the immense world in which it presents. The new Dragon ball Super: Superhero film is also amazing with a little Easter egg on Goku vs Superman. The transition from 2D to 3D may not sound like an appealing decision, but give it a shot... It's actually not too bad. Also please do mind our audio quality this week, we ran into a few audio issues. As always, if you enjoyed the content please leave us a feedback, like, comment and subscribe.00:00 to 01:30 Intro 01:30 to 10:24 Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners reaction and review, The Cyberpunk Controversy, Animation Style, 10:24 to 20:40 Rick & Morty Season 6 Reactions, Rick and Morty suffering from creativity 20:40 to 24:47 Your Eternity Review, Is To Your Eternity the saddest anime of all time?24:47 to 35:07 Dragonball Super: Super Hero Reaction and Review, Goku vs Superman, Gohans character arch and hype35:07 to 35:22 Outro

The Rings of Power has been the most anticipated TV show this year, the golden age of tv is here to stay as Amazon bets hugely one of the worlds best fantasy epic The Lord of The Rings, an epic that plays keeper to its Legion of Hardcore Elven tongue fans! Watch and Listen on our initial reactions and opinions as a bunch of casual viewers with no clue exactly what a harfoot is Back on the table released prematurely as all movies, released in America a month before and come to Australia just now, we wished we watched this sooner but watching Jordan Peele direct a masterful scifi horror was a sight to see. While there's various comparisons to his blockbuster hit Get Out, find out how we really feel about his direction and creativity00:00 to 00:15 Intro00:15 to 00:55 Catching Up00:55 to 01:29 Reasons for Watching the Rings of Power01:29 to 02:48 Paolo's Initial Reaction to Rings of Power without being a fan of LOTR02:48 to 04:00 John's Initial Reaction to Rings of Power as a casual LOTR fan04:00 to 09:30 The Internet & Tolkien fans react to the Rings of Power; and Sophia Nomvete controversy 10:00 to 14:30 Our Favourite Rings of Power Scenes and the future of the series14:30 to 15:30 House of Dragons vs Rings of Power15:30 to 19:45 Nope Reactions, Lovecraftian Horror, HP Lovecraft, Psychedelic Horror19:45 to 21:06 Keke Palmer a Charisma King 21:06 to 23:20 Nope Fan Theories!23:20 to 37:50 What makes Jordan Peele's Nope great as sci-fi horror?37:50 to 38:39 Outro Thanks for Watching, Follow us and Subscribe!

This week we explore everything wrong with She Hulk and Marvels' continuous character assassination of Hulk with each iteration. Despite what She Hulk effectively stood for in the comics, Marvel failed to capture the complexity of the character and created a 'failed' feminist icon... Is She Hulk too woke? or are we just tired of the unlimited stream of Marvel Content? Nevertheless, Disney Plus got it right with ‘Prey'. An action packed, gory thrill seeker with a strong female lead, who actually earned it! We explore the exciting new thriller featuring the iconic 'Predator'. It's got to be the best Predator film that has graced our screen as of yet. What do you think?Oh and there's also some Kanye stuff... Something about Adidas stealing his trademark Yeezys Stay Tuned!!And don't forget to subscribe!!

The title might be catchy, but truly we are here to breakdown the concepts covered in the Netflix Adaptation of 'The Sandman', a Graphic Novel that dodged the Comicbook Authority, and went full steam ahead on metaphysical and multiversal concepts under the guidance of Neil Gaiman, all through a very human perspective. Does the show live up to the Comic's and if it did/didn't why?00:00 to 00:15 Intro00:15 to 05:50 Sandman Comics in Retrospect05:50 to 09:10 Our Favourite Scenes 09:10 to 10:10 Sandman Show Demolishes Phase 4 of the MCU10:10 to 18:00 Jenna Coleman as Constantine, was the Gender Swapping necessary?18:00 to 19:20 The Arrival of Death in Sandman19:20 to 24:33 Doctor Destiny's Brilliant but Harrowing Diner Scene 24:33 to 38:50 How the Sandman Challenges Power within Comics 38:50 to 43:00 Moonknight compared to The Sandman 43:00 to 45:50 The Assassination of Hulk's Character in the MCU45:50 to 47:42 Watiti Ruined Hulk 47:42 to 50:00 The Issue with the She Hulk show50:00 to 51:30 Next Episode Topics 51:30 to 51:47 Outro

Hey guys! Welcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, this episode its all about action films, as we review Netflix's juggernaut of a film laden with an internationally reknowned star studded cast, in an attempt to make its own James Bondesque franchise that reaches Michael Bay levels of fast paced action and witty dialogue but directed by the Russo's?Dhanush is here aswell, clearly as bait for Indian audiences but is his role, satisfying? does he have any impact on the wider storyFinally, a suprisingly refreshing film we watched over the weekend is Bullet Train, this has all the makings of a cult classic, David Leitch shows us again why he is an auteur with action like Zack Snyder is with slow mo, the film is incredible, beautiful and in a refreshing pace has brilliant dialogue throughout!We hope you enjoy this episode, support us just like/comment/subscribe here ^ 00:00 to 00:15 Intro 00:15 to 00:45 Background on The Russo Brothers00:45 to 01:30 A Lil Slice of Dhanush History 01:30 to 02:12 Chris Evans in A Classic 80's Villain Role 02:12 to 12:30 The Gray Man Review12:30 to 14:00 Why Bullet Train Was Sooo Refreshing 14:00 to 31:50 Bullet Train Movie Review 31:50 to 32:50 Bullet Train 2? and David Leitch in John Wick 4?32:50 to 34:50 Brad Pitt still got it 34:50 to 50:50 We go on another....Marvel Rant hehe (Spiderman, Dr. Strange, Thor - Sorry *Taika Watiti and Korg featuring Thor50:50 to 51:03 Outro

y weeny break, but we are back, back with a backhand into all the films we watched recently, bringing you the hottest and most 'nuanced' takes on the films that are crushing this box office this month with the release of Thor Love and Thunder, and with all the comic con trailers dropped this this past week aswellAlso for this aftermath special, there's dessert, specifically around 'The Gray Man' as the Russo's comeback with the most action packed film on Netflix. Consider us HYPED! with the inclusion of Dhanush, putting India on the map with the star studded cast not only are we are proud for him and the tamil film industryWe are glad that Netflix is taking notice and moving away from the bleached stain that is the Hollywood machine...Wait Wait WaitYes there's more, directed by aussie auteur Baz Luhrmann we discuss Elvis, being a rather controversial figure how did they handle his music and especially Austin Butler 'method' portrayal of the character, how do you bring an icon so tied to Americana to the big screen, directed by an Australian?Lavish sets, Iconic Music, and Incredible acting, Let's talk!To Keep Updated on Our Show follow us here - https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12Intro - 00:00 to 00:15Oaksoe's Bday and Covid - 0:15 to 02:25Thor Expectations, Positives and Negatives - 02:25 to 23:25Baz Luhrmann's take on Elvis, Austin Butler goes 'Method' and the music running thru the film - 23:25 to 31:50The Gray Man, Expectations and Dhanush in Hollywood - 31:50 to 36:30Wakanda Forever, The Legacy of Chadwick Boseman - 36:30 to 45:00 Conclusion and Outro - 45:00 to 48:00

With the Aftermath of the NBA Championships and Golden State taking back their spot on top of the league, it raises many questions for us here at Aftermath on not just the legacy of the team but also the come up of Steph Curry to one of the greatest in the league in the past decade. How Pivotal and Revolutionary is Stephen Curry to the NBA?We also cover Tollywood's biggest blockbuster this year RRR, Directed by S.S. Rajamouli this movie has become a sleeper hit for us on the other side of the ocean, a huge but exciting surprise that took Paolo and John into a whole new world of cinema that reaches the peak of what feels like Hollywood in the '80s led by superstars and an incredible feeling of a lengthy epic, expertly made with a quick pace that we were never bored. Welcome to another episode of the Aftermath Podcast, relax and tune in!To keep up to date with us daily check us out here!https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12Chapters 00:00 to 00:15 Intro00:15 to 01:10 Banter 01:10 to 01:50 Should Paolo Drop a Mixtape?01:50 to 02:20 Artist Discovery: Joji and Kenshi02:20 to 02:55 Shutdown innit03:00 to 03:45 NBA Championships: Golden State Wins!03:45 to 04: 17 How Pivotal Stephen Curry was to the Golden State04:17 to 04:23 Comparing Steph Curry to the Top 3 NBA players in the Last Decade04:23 to 10:09 How Steph Curry Revolutionised NBA with his playing style10:10 to 10:40 The Origins of John's Bunda10:40 to 11:25 Lebron James's Athleticism and his Work Ethic11:25 to 12:30 Steph Curry's Evolution to the Top12:30 to 13:25 Whose the Greatest Dynasty? Lakers or Miami13:25 to 15:00 Jimmy Butler's Come Up 15:00 to 22:00 Adam Sandler's Hustle, Europe in the NBA, and His Career 22:00 to 23:30 Stranger Things Season 4 is Turning out to be Incredible23:30 to 28:45 The Kenobi Series So Far & The New Star Wars Era 28:45 to 30:15 Boys Season 3, Ms. Marvel is Better Written than Captain Marvel30:15 to 40:15 RRR Deep Dive, S.S. Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Rama Rao Jr, one of the Craziest Blockbusters this Year? 40:15 to 41:25 Subtle Curry Traits, ABCD's are more proud of Ms. Marvel rather than the incredible original films coming from South Indian41:25 to 43:38 The Elements of RRR that make it so great43:38 to 47:07 John is the opposite of Sitarama47:07 to 51:35 Aftermath News and Our Upcoming reaction to Honestly, Nevermind by Drake51:35 to 51:55 Outro

Kendrick Lamar's new album and giving a full melon treatment surrounding the lyricism and the mature themes of the album, Mr. Morales has left us satisfied within its 2-course mealFrom there we go on multiple tangents, covering our perception of reality and how far reality tv has gone by having the impact of the Truman show as a point of origin during our high school years Okay, if you have gone past that here at Aftermath we love talking about random events and observations of growing up into adulthood as we tackle topics around cooking, covid, and finally our weekly watchlist for those of you looking for a little bit of entertainment this week So tune in and relax, let THE BANTER COMMENCE!!!Chapters 00:00 to 00:14 Intro 00:14 to 04:30 Who is the GOAT of Hip Hop04:30 to 06:11 Initial Thoughts 06:11 to 09:41 Who is Kendrick Lamar09:41 to 19:00 Mr Morales and The Big Steppers Review 19:00 to 25:46 Truman Show and Reality Television 25:46 to 35:11 How to Cook The Aftermath Style 35:11 to 36:23 Sopranos Vs Peaky Blinders 36:23 to 37:23 Is Paolo Pedro?37:23 to 38:00 Michael Jordan?38:00 to 39:20 Oaksoe hasn't had Covid yet (idk mehn thank you for staying past this point x)39:30 to 45:14 The Aftermath Watchlist this week (Including Thor Trailer)45:14 to 48:38 The Champions League Final

It's another case Watson! The Aftermath detectives are back online and dissecting a case that is hardly being touched online, quite mysteriously in fact if we do say so ourselves (extremely suss Aftermath family) We previously explored the dark side of hollywood marriages that is often steeped in fecal matter and bee's crushed by puppy paws, exploring the toxicity of the hollywood elite (minus Amber Heard of course), one man lost all his power and just gained it back......on the other side of the ocean, one man lost his power for the past year, sadly for many EXO and Kris Wu fans news has come out that he has been involved in what can only be described as pedophile ring, being blasted on Chinese social media for the most bitBut his fans haven't given up and have highlighted many of the controversies surrounding these alleged leaked messages between him and his victim are more hearsay but with mounting witnesses, will Kris Wu spend an eternity in prison or is he innocent till proven guilty....Pay close attention Aftermath family, as Oaksoe dissects the timeline of events that lead up to the arrest of Kris Wu. Innocent till Proven Guilty? or Guilty in the court of public opinionTracklist 00:00 to 00:15 Intro 00:15 to 39:15 Kris Wu Case

#justiceforjohnnydepp has reached its peak, with the final verdict giving him a win on almost all counts, for the defamation case that has taken pop culture by stormWe dissect, by giving a line of events and observations leading up to the case and the controversies surrounding the #johnnydepptrial where massive, damning information came about Amber Heard's terrifying abuse against a drug and alcohol addled Johnny DeppHollywood be dark man, but so is Korea....whaaaa? find out next episode hehe as we cover the Kris Wu caseAre we lawyers? No. But we are internet sleuths, as reliable as wikipedia and as annoying as Amy Schumer, So Stay Subscribed! Comment your thoughts below! and Follow us on here for more banter https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12Tracklist 00:00 to 00:15 Intro 00:15 to 04:36 Banter and Personal Tings04:36 to 25:32 #amberheardjohnnydepp

A Collaboration with The Freakquency Network (Check him Out Here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7afvta1kHipCW5zi5bqong) For Disc 2 we are joined by (from left to right) Kirsten, Paolo, John, and Badri. all 4 giving incredibly valuable new insights as we react live to the second part of this Kendrick AlbumThis is our first impression with running live commentary and dissecting the lyrics, instrumentals, and overall message/theme of each Track for Disc 2 of Mr Morales and Big Steppers Album.Thought I would separate the videos just like King Kunta here, so definitely subscribe, comment and turn on notifications For Part 1 please click the link here (pls on youtube or simply scroll down x)https://youtu.be/-F-y_73iemsTo Listen or You want to stay in touch

A Collaboration with The Freakquency Network (Check him Out Here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7afvta1kHipCW5zi5bqong) *Giveon not Sampha on Chicago Freestyle This is our first impressions with running live commentary and dissecting the lyrics, instrumentals and overall message/theme of each TrackThought I would seperate the videos just like King Kunta here, so definitely subscribe, turn on notifications and stay tuned for Part 2

With the Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness releasing, we give our honest review on this chaotic movie directed Sam Raimi along with our reaction to the Avatar 2 movie trailer and the highly anticipated Kendrick Lamar album dropping very soon. We start with the bad and end with the good! Not to say that the Marvel movie was all bad but in this episode we challenge your perspective on the movie given that you guys loved it like every other Marvel fan that has fell in love with Marvel's successful formula. It's tricky when fans are introduced to the idea of being able to enter different universes and realities because then a question may come to linger at the back of their head like it did ours, does anything matter? K.dot, the kid from Compton, Kendrick is finally back after a 5 year hiatus. We debate if he is one of the greatest rappers, he's always given his listeners insight into the reality of his day to day life growing up in Compton. He addresses social issues like racism, gang violence and generational trauma in his music yet each album has it's own unique sound and conveys these messages through his verses which contain many layers of meaning. We are psyched, we reminisce on his old albums and we wonder what sound his new album will bring. To keep up to date with us, click on the link -> hslinktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

As Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation trial presumes, we break down the most ridiculous moments recorded on camera. By all means, this is a murky, perplexing trial. Amber Heard says Johnny Depp abused her. Depp says Heard abused him. So what's the truth? Find Out! A24 has done it again and done it twice to be exact. As they released two great films over the weekend The Northman and Everything Everywhere All At Once. We explore why the bloody and mesmerizing Nordic Tale 'The Northman' has to be one of the greatest films of this decade. A film that truly must be experienced at least once in a lifetime. On the lighter side, what would happen if you put a 59-year-old woman in a multi-dimensional action comedy thriller? You get one of the most 'Out of the box, most stunning looking, outrageously funny yet emotionally heavy-hitting films that you will ever see. Everything Everywhere All At Once is the film that Crazy, Rich Asians wish it was. Tune into our review this week!Welcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, relax and tune into your favorite pop culture podcast! To keep up to date with us click here! https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Korea's biggest boy band has just made a come back this year, dropping their highly anticipated single 'Still Life' after a four-year hiatus, we are incredibly excited for what this could possibly mean for the band and the Korean pop sceneWe reminisce back on our highschool days when Big Bang was a global sensation with many of us being introduced to the korean music scene through their immensely popular track 'Fantastic Baby' that borrowed many elements visually and sonically from western pop music at the time, Big Bang differentiated themselves through language and immense talent to break through internationally and create a new fanbase for korean popHowever with their rise and immense public exposure as Korea's next it thing, we explore contextually many of the controversies from not just a musical standpoint but also the history and influence of the members on korea, touching on the incredibly scandalous Burning Sun scandal that forced them into a hiatusWe also shortly cover the film Everything Everywhere All At Once (last 10 minutes)Welcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, relax and tune into your favourite pop culture podcast! To keep up to date with us click here! https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Wow what a week, we never thought in a million years that the Oscars would turn into a slapstick comedy in 2022. Still feels like every year since 2012 has just been a fever dream within the volksgeist of pop culture.This episode we breakdown the "slap heard around the world", exploring the dichotomy of will smith, his past, his present, his trauma and what the 'aftermath' of his public assault on comedian Chris Rock holds towards the public eye. And boy do we dissect and analyse Jada Pinkett Smith, an individual who has put the Smith name and their life into the public eye as we dissect their controversial red table talksAlso, Marvel's highly anticipated property this year 'Moonknight' just dropped on Disney+ and definitely give a listen as we review Episode 1, both from a film perspective and also what this means for the MCU moving forward, does it hold up to the cerebral nature of the comics or does it run on the formulaic MCU Welcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, relax and tune into your favourite pop culture podcast! To keep up to date with us click here! https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Before Lebron, Kobe, and MJ there was Magic.. Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is one of the most celebrated basketball players of all time. Inspiring a generation with his unconventional flashy play, he was the key to one of the most entertaining periods of the NBA... The Showtime Lakers. The popular HBO show Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is not only an entertaining show... It's an inspiring story of how one man's vision gave rise to the most iconic sports franchises of all time! Stay tuned to our thoughts and review of the show!!Welcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, sit down, relax, and press play, we hope you enjoy x*P.S all the links to our different channels are linked here https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Honestly, another great episode where we intermittently froth over our favourite directors across the world, evaluating their styles, stories, and more importantly why directors are having more freedom than ever to put their own individualistic stamps on their legacy of films From our top 3 directors, to analysing their films, the actors they use to the cinematographers they use, this is an episode purely dedicated to the appreciation and respect for their vision in a world where the golden age of actors are removed and more than ever seats are sold for the team behind themWelcome to another episode of The Aftermath Podcast, sit down, relax, and press play, we hope you enjoy x*P.S all the links to our different channels are linked here https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Just a warning there are spoilers within this review!Welcome to Episode 27 of The Aftermath Podcast, an episode completely dedicated to the highly anticipated vision of Matt Reeves on the infamous Batman character, his city, his villains, and his interpersonal relationships on his second year of enacting vengeanceAn episode where we fully dissect the film from the story, the parallels of characters, the symbolism underlying the layers of the film, the gorgeous set design, cinematography, to the sound designA faithful adaptation to a batman we will see grow in the future, tune in and press play this is an episode you don't want to miss!Keep up to date with the Aftermath Podcast here! https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12#batman #dccomics #dc #joker #superman #comics #dcuniverse #justiceleague #marvel #brucewayne #wonderwoman #gotham #harleyquinn #spiderman #art #thebatman #cosplay #robin #dceu #thedarkknight #flash #aquaman #avengers #comicbooks #ironman #catwoman #thejoker #gothamcity

This week we explore why the 2022 DC lineup is worth the wait.• We dive into a deep analysis of the recent DC hit Peacemaker... and why it's one of the best DC content out there. Gritty, dark humor, a provocative storyline topped with great storytelling, Zac Snyder should start taking notes from James Gunn. • We discuss Matt Reeves's Planet of the Apes Trilogy and how it's a good indicator of what to expect of the new Batman films. Don't worry Nolan, Batman is in good hands. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always click here for more Aftermath content across the web, and thank you for being on this journey with us! Click here for more! -> https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Aftermath Podcast, here's a quick peek at the topics on hand: • An Episodic review of the new Jeen Yuhs Documentary, we analyse Episode one from a musical standpoint and the impact of Kanye on conquering the Chicago scene to bolstering the hotbed of talent in New York• We go through the inner strings of grief and Christian theology that drives all his albums within the paradigm shift of hip-hop changing from a thug-like image into something more palatable and relatable making it the juggernaut it is today • We discuss the impact of the thematic resolutions and conversations within the film Fight Club by David Fincher, is it healthy to have a viewpoint on nihlism or is it the path to enlightenment? • Our last topic of conversation within this episode is a discussion on Freewill, from a theological standpoint to a humanist, we determine if there is pre-determinism and how nihlism could be the key to breaking the shackles of pre-determinism if we were to live in a simulation• From there we branch onto Marriage and discuss both personally and ideologically from a religious perspective the origin of family and the key to unlocking, what is the inner workings of what we think a successful marriage can be and how tradition has divided whereas religion seeks to unite We hope you enjoy this Episode and as always click here for more Aftermath content across the web, and thank you for being on this journey with us! Click here for more! -> https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

An episode that features 2 of the 4 hosts in Oaksoe and Paolo, a laid back conversation that looks at the state of the NBA.A breakdown of the NBA Trade Deadline 2022 and the aftermath of it all (pun intended). Here we go through the trades that stands out and determine the direction in which these teams are going, are they rebuilding? are they gunning for the championship? or maybe they are trying to make moves to retain their star players by showing them "Hey! we are trying to win so stay with us please"?Some trades were head scratching and makes you think.. "what were they thinking?". We also talk about the team/s we are rooting for, who we think will make the finals and why. The NBA trade deadline and how the media gravitates towards it especially within the last couple years really makes you think doesn't it? Are you a fan of a player or a team? Of course we will give our take on the James Harden Ben Simmons trade and look deeper into the team's objective. Is there a misconception about bandwagoners (probably not hehe)? Let's find out together. https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

In Episode 23 of The Aftermath Podcast, it is the return of the king as Amazon's huge-budget Lord of the Rings Show is unveiled to the world. But first, John, Oaksoe and Usaama discuss and react to DC's We Need Heroes Super Bowl Spot. Stay tuned for our opinions on the modern climate of cinema, where superheroes dominate, what makes an anime enjoyable for us and more!Usaama admits his excitement for The Batman after only seeing the first official trailer, joining John and Oaksoe's anticipation for the soon-to-arrive Seven-like blockbuster flick.Black Adam made an immediate impact on us in the Super Bowl teaser. From the few visuals we go to see alone, surely Dwyane Johnson's production company took notes from Zack Snyder, who was at the helm of the DCEU's birth in Man of Steel and Batman v Superman. Hawkeye and Dr Fate are awesome and visually striking in that regard in particular. What does Black Adam mean for the tone of the DCEU? The Flash, which we saw a little more on as well, will give us this answer, but with the movie being far away from its November release, let us trust in IT director Andy Muschietti to do his thing.As for Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, well… we don't exactly DIVE in too DEEP on that one! We really enjoyed the first Aquaman though, for what it was, a simply fun adventure.We then talk about Anime and Manga art styles that draw us in, and what story elements appeal to us. This includes Black Lagoon's appeal to Usaama; and GTO and My Hero Academia's to John, of which anime expert Oak Soe questioned! Engage with the Aftermath Podcast on all platforms and our socials here -> https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

The Century is 22 and our episode number is 22, featuring 2 of the usual 4 hosts! A rather laid-back episode, so take it easy with the boys on this one!In this episode, John and Paolo cover the recent endeavours of Pop Culture icons Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, the Kardashians in general and the excellency of modern hip hop leaders. They then move into usual Aftermath Podcast film theorycrafting and analysis. Thought Kylie and Travis were still together? They've got a new kid on the way though right? What's going on? John has all the answers as Paolo asks the hard questions. The conversation then takes a rather insightful turn, we ask the question if Kim Kardashian devised the ultimate modern celebrity blueprint.Is part of that blueprint to deliver an actual product, or to deliver an aesthetic or vibe? Or are those two things part of one essential package the modern entertainment sphere demands? Perhaps Kanye knows… because one thing's for sure “Black Skinhead” went hard and changed the game.One game yet to change is America's juridical system that favours one of the parents during a split, if anyone's seen Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story, you'll know about this. It's one of the reasons we couldn't find ourselves supporting Kim alongside Kanye during the split, we even tried watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians to see if we could understand!In the end, the children suffer a lot from these splits, as if modern teens didn't have enough problems of their own. A viewing of HBO MAX and BINGE's Euphoria delivers that message in a surreal yet vivid way.What have you been watching? Do these issues cross your mind? Engage with the Aftermath Podcast on all platforms and our socials here -> https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

It's Episode 9+10 hehe, welcome to the most politically charged episode of The Aftermath, with a couple of drops of appreciation our favourite TV shows from yesteryear to this one We tackle a cavalcade of misinformation about the coronavirus from the Trump administration to the controversy surrounding The Joe Rogan show finding it to be quite eerie how public figures giving a platform for misinformation have blood on their hands and corporate culture is more than happy to stand up for its 30 pieces of silverOur next topics are heavily around the recent hit Korean Netflix Original All of Us Are Dead, with views surrounding the rise in foreign language content through the OTT paradigm.An excellent review of the Zombie genre from two different perspectives as we talk about the eeriest moments that changed our perspectives on the zombie genre from the east and the westWith a focus on Korean shows there's a bite sized amount of shows we highly recommend from the European side of cinematic map, with incredible Netflix Originals that have driven storylines with stunning visuals, Definitely tune in for some recommendations!Lastly, we cover the heated political situation with Ukraine, Russia and America, what's happening right now, and the potential large scale consequences of a Russian invasion in Ukraine, comparing military capabilities and economic impacts of America supporting Ukraine Sit down, relax or simply tune in on your drive to work, and get a unique perspective on current events! For more content and our socials click here -> https://linktr.ee/theaftermathpodcast12

We have made it to our 20th episode!! To celebrate this milestone, we're diving into our own wacky personal experiences and strange chance encounters whilst travelling to the exotic lands of Japan and China. Are Hostels dodgy? Yes, they are!! Listen to our rant about creepy roommates, amazing night outs in Shibuya and a very excremental incident via a French dispatch. Our stories will put some of Hollywood's best raunchy comedies to shame!We are not political in any way shape or form, but this week we carefully dissect Chinese Communist Party and it's recent threats of war against our home, Australia. Should Australia stand up for our beliefs or should we stop poking the Panda? Likewise, we talk about China's influence on Western media such as Disney and the NBA. Netflix's rising prices and attempts to answer the question of whether Korean Dramas are really that bad? We would like to thank all our long term listeners and of course thank our new listeners for checking us out.

Do you like Reality TV?Teenage Angst?Teenage Drama?Visuals inspired by a cornucopia of Drug fueled individuals?A dreamy night in Paris?Personal Travel Stories that will make your insides turn?Then Welcome to Episode 19 of the Aftermath Podcast! Singles Inferno? the hell is that? Listen as we unpack the hit Korean reality show Singles Inferno, what happens when you put a bunch of successful, incredibly attractive group of individuals together. Which of these characters stand out to each of us and why we might see ourselves in someway attracted to their personalities. Emily in Paris again? Season 2 is heating up not just for Lily Collins but also Netflix ratings as Season 3 and 4 has been greenlit. So what exactly is Emily still doing in Paris? Is she stuck or has she finally assimilated into Parisian culture.Also, a personal gut wrenching, emotionally traumatic experience with European culture in the confines of Japan is meticulously told by John, as we dissect the difference in French culture and the reasoning behind "the moment" Finally, we discuss why you should watch Euphoria, don't worry if you are about to watch season 1 or 2 there is absolutely no spoilers to this visual feast of cinematography and solid character driven plots that explores the tried and tested coming of age story, but from multiple perspectives through a very realistic but stylistically unique lens.Strap in and relax, chuck on some earphones or press play as you drive to work, this is Episode #19 of The Aftermath Podcast!

From exploring our New Year's Resolutions this year to objective truths on fitness, the entertainment industry, to a heated debate on the guilty pleasure that is Emily In Paris when Hollywood swerves into Foreign Language Films. This is the episode where we explore the trepidations taken by international entertainment enabling it to reach the masses through the shared cue of curiosity. A majority of our Episode focuses on the Sub vs Dub drama that has plagued Anime fans, but now has reached the nuanced level of the Oscars, with Hollywood films actively not looking to translate foreign languages to English subtitles. We debate not just the basis of our pros and cons to this change in attitude towards filmmaking, but the impact it has on a film from an audience perspective. Ok, Ok, Ok hear us out the highly controversial Emily In Paris, which sees Lily Collins attempt to assimilate her American culture with Parisian culture is an entertaining topic to debate from a cultural perspective. It's better to hit the play on this episode to understand both sides of this guilty pleasure of a show.Are you looking to lean out this year? Put on some pounds of solid testosterone-fueled muscle? Want some Barry Allen level tips that are so quick it's ‘blink' and you ‘miss it? Then this is the episode for you, with anecdotal experiences on fat loss and muscle growth, with different approaches to training and the impending impact of living with an older body every year.This is the Aftermath Podcast and we are here to entertain, so sit down and relax, This is Episode 18 and we hope you leave with some interesting perspectives.

It's 2022 and we are still reeling in films that ended in 2021

It's the most wonderful time of the year, we are as hyped for Christmas as the world is for Spiderman! Our gift to you is episode 16, this episode has a blend of our favourite Christmas moments and the Naruto Franchise's best fights and most iconic moments. We show you what Christmas parties in our twenties look like and what has changed. So much going on around the world but we still manage to come back to the foundation of the Aftermath group… Anime. This episode did not get heated like a Hashirama vs Madara fight, it seems we all somewhat respectfully agreed with each other's perspective on Naruto and Naruto Shippuden's direction but that did not stop us from roasting each other this whole time. To measure its success we had to compare it to newer anime that has released like Demon Slayer and My hero Academia. What made Naruto fights so great?Of course, we had to have an updated discussion on the Marvel cinematic universe and it's series streamed on Disney Plus like Hawkeye and that American Winter Soldier thingo, you can say we have many mixed emotions about it all, at this rate we'll never get sponsorship from Disney. But that is okay! with Boruto climbing up on people's favourite anime to watch, we felt it was appropriate to reflect on Naruto and our teen years watching anime. Anime flash back after anime flash back we promise that this is not a filler episode. Come celebrate Christmas with us or celebrate the end of the year, we're going to continue to pump out funny and engaging content in 2022, Believe it!

We are almost on the precipice of a new year, and it's the holiday season! With thats comes the highly contested blockbuster season, from movies such as Spiderman, Matrix, Dune, Don't Look Up to series such as The Witcher Season 2 releasing. We also dive into the 2022 slate of films that have the potential to change the film industry (ahem Avatar).We hope you join the hype with us as we ponder the potential of the spiderverse, a two decade long commitment to the Spiderman story that started with the Raimi films. If you want a more in-depth look into the Spiderman mythos, we have Episode 12 with a complete breakdown and comparison of the live action Sony Franchise Tune in and Relax, this is a heavy month for Film and TV, and The Aftermath is here to keep you informed.

In this episode, we tackle the new Hellbound series, being a Korean show about society's ability to be influenced or be of influence, we weigh it up with the hit show Squid Games. There's always two sides to every discussion and we go ham going through the differing plotlines, and differences in story arch's. From there we analyse with improv verbal essays on the spot, going through story, cinematography and themes that are shared within our real world. We also take shots at the new venom film, is mediocrity the new norm? Is being funny all that's needed for a movie to work? Venom, has many faults but we get hooked in again with the mention of the origin of symbiotes, discussing the endless possibilities this revelation, will we see the God Knull? Who knows

**Welcome to the exciting world of Pokémon! In this episode you'll find your heroes talk about the newly released Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remastered games of diamond and pearl.**We share stories from our childhood, our teen years and adulthood (whoops) playing Pokémon games and remembering the release of Diamond and Pearl in 2006. Tragic stories about overwriting saved files and the misuse of master balls propels us into conversation onolder games like Yu-Gi-Oh and older anime we used to watch. Does Ouran High school Host Club still hold up today?Looking at the trailer it seems Nintendo is playing with the audience's hearts with nostalgic themes, really catering to the boys and girls on the Nintendo DS from back in the day. The trailer stands out to us because the guy in the trailer is literally us, it was interesting to reflect on the jump from the Nintendo DS to the Switch (oh how time flies). Joining us in this episode will feel like a time machine that will take you back to high school and make you reflect on what pop culture was at the time. Pokémon is one of the most renowned brands in the world that also has anime, movies, trading cards and merchandising to elevate the already popular Pokémon games.Who is your starter and what will your team look like when you face the elite 4?

Listen as we feverishly talk excitedly about what the new Spiderman film entails, how it connects together many Marvel characters both old and new.Making us consider not only the new direction that Marvel is taking with its slew of films and tv series but also the way previous Spiderman films, brings about a nostalgic connection that gives us closure and hope for one of the most beloved comic-book characters of the decade. We also go through our encyclopedic knowledge of comic book characters, mixing and matching with the timeline of Marvel content, trying to decipher the proverbial key that unlocks the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse.

As videos of Travis Scott eerily watching numerous unconscious fans carried out surges... many wonders, 'What was going on in his head?' 'Why didn't he stop the show?' The Aftermath breaks down the infamous event leading up to the death of eight fans at the poorly organized Astroworld Concert in Houston. Scott performed for 35 minutes straight, despite the crowd chanting him to stop... Is he partially to blame for his irresponsible actions or was this another unfortunate result of mosh pop culture. Rest In Peace to the eight victims who lost their lives during the Astroworld Concert ...The Aftermath also explores, what was so great about The Eternals... why it deserves to be called 'One of the best Marvel films of all time'... and highlights the deep history and cultures which inspired the film...

Celebrate Halloween with the Aftermath! Beware however, ghosts and demons are present… as in this spooky, special episode, true accounts of our own supernatural experiences are revealed. From our common experiences in sleep paralysis to meditation, astral projection and spirit sightings, our sixth senses are surely being put to the test. The demons of our nightmares, spirits in the Philippines, disturbing atmospheres in Myanmar and unsettling auras of the Egyptian desert all come into play.Was what we've seen truly there? Or are they fabricated by the chemical imbalances of our subconscious minds? Our accounts of the supernatural are discussed within the frames of existing research on the understanding of our consciousness to connect to alternate planes of reality and existence. Learn more about the CIA's interest in weaponising one's mastery of their consciousness by listening to our discussion. Apply your own subconscious or heightened consciousness experiences to what the research has found and wonder, what was real or merely coincidental.

How different are we from our ancient ancestors? Have you ever wondered how our society came to be?Listen, as we not only trace the roots of our societal and religious structure today but also the myths, the legends and more importantly discuss the religious origins and significance of Islam, Christianity, Judaism and the relationship structures in these religions have with the Anunnaki: gods of the ancient world.How much of our beliefs and our societal structure is based on these astrological celestial bodies? How capable is humanity to build great structures such as the Pyramid and the Sphinx? Or are we a pawn in a game led by extra-terrestrials to see how far we can go as a race, can we reach them in the stars or do we die out like these civilisations and respawn?We discuss our thoughts on psychedelics such as Ayahuasca and the impact it could have on our world if it were to be widely regulated, how different would our planet be? How many of us would rely on pharmaceuticals to dull a pain that requires more than a prescription, perhaps we need help to reconnect from the cage of a concrete jungle.You would believe we are done, but our discussion around this heated topic of the birth of humanity's cognitive revolution doesn't stop at religion, we bring points from a secular perspective, primarily citing the critically acclaimed book Sapiens, we tackle how and what lead to our technological revolution did it birth from the formation of weapons technology? How far do we go to rely on technology? How essential is AI in our daily lives? And if a truly conscious AI was to arrive, would its programming see us as an enemy or ally to better the world for humanity.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

The Aftermath rises… DC Fandome October 2021 has united our own justice league! Tune in as we breakdown the announcements made and go into what and who we are excited for. Growing up in the 2000's era of superhero movies we look at the drastic changes in the cinematic universes, were the 2000's always so corny? Giving insight into our own favourite heroes, their movies and how well it has aged, it makes us wonder if we need to relate to a hero to have in our top 3 heroes and if the movies are a good reflection of the comic origin story. The formation of our Aftermath podcast is explained in here, it is what you could say is an unorthodox origin story. In another parallel universe we are for sure superheros and we are for sure just as entertaining and we are for sure just as cool.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

This popular Korean show directed by Hwang Dong-Hyuk has proven to have darker themes than what its colourful pop aesthetic may have suggested. In this episode, the crew breaks down theories, what we enjoyed about the show and If we would survive Squid Game. It is inevitable that we win but how? Come find out our secret tactics with an assured 100% success rate, no cap. Of course, we will rant towards the end about the social media addictive algorithm and the value of money, what is it really? We hope to entertain you guys in a non-degrading squid game player way!Let the Squid Games begin!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

What's going on with Will Smith? What's going on with us? What even matters? In this episode, we take a backseat on our usual topic-centric discussions. Join us this time around for a free-form, flowing conversation that ponders these questions and more.The episode touches on the peripheries of the pop-cultural sphere such as the “contentisation” of the lifestyles of larger than life celebrities and social media vloggers. Inevitably, the integrity of such content is called into question. Does this even matter if it's all entertainment at the end of the day? Should certain aspects of our lives remain personal or be sold as content? Who does this affect and how? These are some questions to keep in mind as we, off-the-cuff, raff on about the messages we both receive and send in and out of the world.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

Sports leagues continue to develop by introducing new rules, new broadcasting platforms, new incentives but it seems the line between players and owners in the modern-day era is blurred. NBA stars now have the power to choose and control their own narrative instead of being completely covered by the media conveying one side of a story.In this episode, we look at the supposed super league that was canceled as a result of a domino effect involving big European club owners, teams, and players. Like the athletes we talk about in basketball and football (minus the athleticism), we hope to entertain you guys and our love for the sport brings the usual banter...This is Aftermath we are here to be provocative and get you going, and maybe listen to some of our brain farts mid-conversation *_*--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

How did a culture so secretive and xenophobic, turn into the biggest cultural hotbed for artists and entertainers alike?Listen as we cross examine Japanese media, values and attitudes based not only on our personal experiences but also the impact 'Japonisme' still has till this day. Giving birth to a myriad of sub cultures and majorly influencing not just the hiphop and fashion community, but also exploring films and anime that deal with religion, the edo period and Japans first black samurai Yasuke during the feaudal period  This is Aftermath we are here to be provocative and get you going, and maybe listen to some of our brain farts mid-conversation *_*--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

9/11, Xenophobia, Racism, Hatred, Fear, Freewill, Hope, and….Superheroes?How? I thought superhero stories were just titans duking it out on a cascade of destruction pornListen, as we breakdown and discuss Zack Snyder's catalog of DC Films, opening each others' minds to the possibilities that the superhero genre can beThis is Aftermath we are here to be provocative and get you going, and maybe listen to some of our brain farts mid-conversation *_*--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

In this episode we take a deep dive into DONDA and ask; does it belong into its own genre? Will it have club party anthems or will it be played during morning teas after Church on a Sunday? And how does it compare to Certified Lover Boy? Should it even be compared?! Of course we will also take deep dives into RELEVANT tangents and stories of hunting Maccas in Japan. Come find out to see if Kanye is the greatest Gemini--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message

On the first-ever episode of The Aftermath Podcast, we talk about the recent release of Suicide Squad 2... how much we love it. Following our awkward pauses, we went on a tangent about Artificial Intelligence, Elon, Aliens, bitcoins and comic books. Hope you enjoy it. Ceebs....--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaftermath/message