The Reactor Corps

Episode 146. We discuss Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth film in the series, and whether it's as "final" as its title proclaims it to be. We talk about callbacks to the first movie, plot details that are over-explained and under-explained, Ethan's isolation in the stunt setpieces, foosball, and why we think there's going to be a ninth movie and how it could resurrect a beloved dead character.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (00:35) - General thoughts on Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (09:11) - Spoilers begin here (09:23) - A messy beginning (15:31) - Was there a version of this movie about Ethan's mental state? (25:53) - What's up with Luther? (34:02) - Ethan's overly complicated plan (42:08) - The submarine scene (46:33) - Remember when the movie got really religious for a bit there? (48:35) - The return of William Donloe (54:46) - Lots of missing or vague information (56:44) - Ethan and Grace...? (01:01:54) - Was this really the FINAL recokoning? (01:09:26) - The doomsday bunker (01:13:21) - The reveal of Jim Phelps Jr.? (01:19:03) - Planes! (Lots and lots of) (01:25:33) - Would Ethan's fate being ambiguous been better? (01:29:18) - The President's side of things (01:33:34) - The ending scene sure is... something. (01:39:57) - Rooting for Ilsa to return (01:43:48) - What might happen in the next movie if there is one? (01:55:06) - Outro Reply on Bluesky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 145. Kyle and Melissa assemble to discuss Marvel's new hit, Thunderbolts*! We talk about the meaning behind the asterisk and if this movie's title will officially change in the future, Congressman Bucky Barnes, the "Emperor's New Groove" scene, and how we hope to learn more about Val and feel for her as a character.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:47) - General thoughts on Thunderbolts* (05:55) - A few spoiler free thoughts on Yellowjackets s3 (08:29) - Plot synopsis of Thunderbolts* (10:48) - Spoilers for Thunderbolts* start here (11:42) - How about that new team name? (20:48) - What's the deal with Bucky? (24:28) - We gotta talk about about Bob (32:44) - What does Bob do now? (38:02) - The Emperor's New Groove scene (39:54) - Remember when Steven Yeun was supposed to be The Sentry? (44:05) - Val is such a mystery (50:18) - Yelena is so embarresed by her dad and it's great (54:08) - Where the Thunderbolts got their name (01:01:18) - The end credits scenes (01:09:39) - Next Marvel stuff is Ironheart and Fantastic Four (01:13:02) - Outro Reply on Bluesky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 144. It's a mega-sized episode on season 3 of Yellowjackets! We ask if the "hidden reality" could be a real supernatural occurrence or a metaphor for the lies the adult Yellowjackets tell, plot holes that might amount to something greater, still being suspicious of Walter, and if the show can pull off any more surprise survivors.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:29) - General thoughts on the second half of Severance s2 (03:28) - A few spoiler free thoughts on Yellowjackets s3 (06:42) - Plot synopsis of season 3 (09:04) - Spoilers for Yellowjackets s3 start here (09:30) - Pink hat girl's name is Melissa (20:37) - Callie and Jeff's "good" influence (32:11) - Walter is still suspicious (41:26) - Adult Tai and Van (44:20) - Is there a supernatural force or not? (51:35) - The women as different ways trauma can effect you (53:02) - Coach Scott and dual realities (01:11:35) - Circling back to Coach Scott (01:18:08) - The Scientists (01:29:01) - What really happens to Hannah? (01:35:58) - Getting rescue (01:41:10) - Funny bits and other good moments (01:50:05) - Full Circle and the pit girl scene (01:59:13) - What became of the wilderness they were in during the modern timeline? (02:11:09) - Season 4? (02:15:46) - Outro Reply on Bluesky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 143. There's a lot to talk about in episodes 6-10 of Severance season two: where did Choreography & Merriment come from, was all of MDR was working on the Gemma project or on other test subjects, side characters we may or may not ever see again, if Jame would rather keep Helly around instead of Helena, a possible stowaway in the severed floor, and when shows "do a Desmond."Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:29) - General thoughts on the second half of Severance s2 (11:08) - Spoilers for Severance s2 start here (11:17) - Gemma (18:48) - Religion and cult-like thought in Lumon (22:50) - Is Lumon a failing company? (27:38) - More on the religion and cult-like behavior (29:37) - Ressurecting Kier or implanting his memories in a new body (34:38) - Harmony Cobel (39:26) - We needed more Ricken and Natalie (43:08) - Milchick (52:09) - Can a severed personality take over permenantly? (56:30) - Trying not to be distracted by the mysteries (01:05:09) - Helena Eagan (01:07:26) - Some things the show has seemingly dropped or not told us much about (01:14:11) - What's the win condition? (01:18:50) - What we think will happen in s3 (01:33:02) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 142. Kyle and Melissa suit up for Marvel's latest adventure, Captain America: Brave New World. We discuss how the movie feels overcrowded with supporting players, the strength of Sam's camaraderie and introspection, Washington DC imagery, glowing eyes, and how the post-credits scene feels vague on purpose so it's guaranteed to pay off in some way.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:24) - General thoughts on Captain America Brave New World (16:55) - Spoilers for Captain America Brave New World start here (17:12) - The performances (25:23) - Adamantium (31:08) - Thoughts on Red Hulk (37:03) - Needs more insight into Sam's perspective as Cap (40:13) - The end credits scene (45:48) - Final thoughts (49:01) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 141. Welcome to our IPTBE, an Indoor Podcasting and Team-Building Episode. We discuss how the show advances farther in these episodes than you would've guessed, imagery borrowed straight from Lost, themes of doubles, if Natalie ever gets to be herself, and whether The Board is a literal board, like a piece of wood.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:00) - General thoughts on Severance s2 ep1-5 (06:09) - Spoilers for Severance s2 start here (06:31) - The new MDR team (11:03) - Doubles, doppelgangers, and diptychs (16:48) - Mr. Milchick is a standout this season so far (22:52) - Who the hell is Ms. Huang? (27:34) - Dylan seeing his wife (34:37) - Irving figured it all out (38:26) - Helly R. and Helena (47:46) - Lumon is no fun (51:00) - Episode 4 is WILD (01:01:05) - The funeral and the melon head (01:03:32) - What can we expect in the second half of season 2? (01:09:50) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kyle and Melissa are here for a chill end-of-year celebration, looking back on our year in podcasting and looking ahead to our 2025 goals. We give out our Review Show awards, play a game of "What the Hell Were We Talking About?", run through our recent cinema experiences, talk about fancy cocktails and fancy mansions, and finally share our thoughts on the weird twist in the otherwise conventional neo-noir show Sugar.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:03) - Welcome (02:17) - Cheers to nine years of The Whatnauts (04:59) - Melissa's holiday parties (09:04) - Have we done anything else for nine years? (13:02) - Break number 1 (13:04) - Kyle's got his pizza (17:36) - Alcoholic slushies and other drinks (27:03) - The mansion tour (37:07) - The Review Show awards (01:21:43) - Break number 2 (01:21:45) - Kyle's got his Old Fashioned (01:24:08) - What the hell were we talking about? (01:42:25) - A quick check in on our fantasy movie draft (01:47:53) - The Cinema Corner (01:55:54) - Spoilers for Sugar (01:57:46) - The Cinema Corner round 2 (02:07:42) - Out of Alcatraz (02:13:41) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 140. Kyle and Melissa are here to talk about The Penguin, the Max limited series tied into The Batman films. We discuss characters with speech impediments, a city in need of the healing power of live theater, Mark Strong's history in DC adaptations, and times we've seen actual penguins in real life.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:19) - General thoughts on The Penguin (07:07) - Shout out to Rhenzy Feliz (08:51) - Award worthy performances and makeup (10:48) - Spoilers for The Penguin begin here (11:18) - The Penguin's relationship with his mother (15:00) - Sophia's relationship with her family (18:06) - What is next for The Batman universe? (23:21) - More on Victor (25:42) - The penguin didn't focus on easter eggs (31:03) - Consistent geography between The Batman and The Penguin (32:35) - So no Batman?? (35:30) - What a stacked cast, ya know? (37:19) - Fake Anna Torv (39:02) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 139. We summon a coven true of coven two as Kyle and Melissa talk about Agatha All Along. We discuss its pop culture influences, if the show can reach audiences outside of MCU followers, what a second season might look like, and Ralph Bohner as an important representation of the everyman struggling to cope in this superhero wold.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (00:39) - General thoughts on Agatha All Along (05:21) - A great mystery to get us hooked (10:28) - The characters and the coven (21:39) - The trials (29:50) - Will there be a season 2? (36:04) - Agatha, Billy, and Nicholas Scratch (43:04) - The set design of Agatha All Along (44:57) - Final thoughts on Agatha All Along (49:05) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 138. Kyle and Melissa are here to talk about the Marvel smash hit Deadpool & Wolverine! We discuss the surprisingly emotional farewell to the 20th Century Fox era of superhero movies, the difference between anchor beings and nexus beings, going full Boomhauer, and a possible allusion to M&Ms lore.(00:00) - - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (00:39) - General thoughts on Deadpool and Wolverine (05:30) - A love letter to the Fox Marvel movies (10:19) - Comic accurate Wolverine and other Canadians (13:20) - Light on plot, but that's okay (16:02) - Let the cameo's begin (21:43) - Not important, but it's silly (24:50) - But wait, there's more cameos! (33:32) - Playing with expectations (35:52) - Spoilers from Comic-con (41:00) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 137. We're back in the podcast kitchen to discuss the new season of The Bear! We talk about "contemplation" being this season's watchword, the fork on the floor, the foolish wisdom of the Facs, and what it could mean if the restaurant gets two stars when it was only aiming for one.(00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:57) - Our spoiler free thoughts on The Bear S3 (04:50) - Spoilers for The Bear S3 (05:02) - The effectiveness of episode 1 (08:50) - Fak attack! (17:04) - Ritchie (24:07) - Carmy (31:24) - Sydney (38:57) - Natalie (Sugar) (44:44) - Tina (50:21) - Cicero and the dystopian butter (53:58) - The review (01:01:48) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 136. Melissa and Kyle are on the case of the latest season in the True Detective anthology series. We discuss how this standalone season possibly connects to previous seasons, and if it even matters, the actual detective work, Lost imagery, themes of loneliness, and a thematic use for Kangaroo Jack.(00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (02:54) - Our spoiler free thoughts on True Detective Night Country (07:58) - Spoilers for True Detective Night Country (08:41) - Would you have wanted more "Detective-ing"?? (10:59) - True Detective Night Country's themes of loneliness (16:29) - Connections to season 1... was it worth it? (20:13) - The best emotional moments in True Detective Night Country (23:11) - Twist and Shout, Kangaroo Jack, and the Aggro Crag (25:30) - Did the finale work? (29:20) - True Detective NIght Country's opening credits and use of music (32:38) - Any hopes for a possible season 5? (34:11) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 135. We're discussing the Marvel limited series Echo, including the show's sense of community, cool action scenes, grandpa ingenuity, how Kingpin could behave in Daredevil: Born Again, and a Midwestern road trip. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ignacio and Kyle team up to talk about the second season of Marvel's What If.... We discuss how the show references other pop culture touchstones, the naming conventions of the episodes, and Kahhori's power set.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for the 8th anniversary retrospective, which we've now declared will be called a Grand Prix! Just try to stop us!! Kyle and Melissa gather for our annual pizza awards banquet for favorite Review Show topics, best performances, biggest surprises, and for the first time ever, a two-time Dream Date winner. We also debut a new structure for the Review Show and Captain's Log starting in 2024! Master of electricity Ignacio joins us for a rousing discussion on southern California theme parks, and we name our goals for the year ahead.(00:00) - Intro (00:16) - Welcome and banter (05:53) - What's the deal with "Grand Prix" (08:43) - Review Show awards (51:46) - Housekeeping (56:57) - Changes coming to The Whatnauts (01:11:29) - Ignacio joins the party (01:17:37) - Catching up with Melissa (01:21:24) - Are we board game people? (01:37:57) - Ignacio and Kyle's video games of the year (01:44:05) - Melissa snaps us out of our video game haze (01:51:44) - New segment: What the hell are we talking about? (02:04:20) - Our most anticipated movies and shows of 2024 (02:14:36) - Goals for next year (02:24:12) - Just a few quick interesting stats (02:30:38) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 133. Melissa and Kyle are here to talk about The Marvels! We praise the movie for its fun and breezy pace, and discuss the MCU's attention to beloved non-superhero supporting characters, going harder on musical numbers, and that poor guy just trying to have a solo picnic.(00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (01:51) - Don't skip our on The Marvels!! Our general thoughts on the film. (08:08) - Spoilers for The Marvels from this point forward (10:51) - The Kahn family had much more to do that we expected (13:15) - The dynamic between Capt. Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica (18:41) - Parts of the film we wished was explored more (22:15) - The Flerken's invade New York (27:59) - Dar-Benn felt useless (32:16) - The emotional punches hit, but could have been more effective (37:54) - Kamala's Nick Fury moment (42:17) - The mid credits scene you don't wanna miss (47:39) - What name is Monica going to take? (55:29) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 132. We conclude our journey with Loki, discussing episodes 5 and 6 of season two. We talk about getting to know these characters better and seeing them as a unit, borrowing from the Doctor Strange playbook, and how this is a satisfying ending that also leaves the door open for a return to this world.(00:00) - Intro (00:02) - Welcome and banter (00:44) - General thoughts on Loki S2 episodes 5-6 (04:33) - Seeing the TVA members' real lives (08:55) - O.B.'s warehouse and glorius purpose (13:49) - Failure and time travel (19:52) - Loki becomes the god of stories (27:24) - Did Loki Season two stick the landing? (32:44) - There is still plenty of stories left for the TVA (34:50) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 131. We're back to cover the next two episodes of Loki, discussing mechanical pants, tandem bicycles, only seeing slices of pie but not a whole pie, Miss Minutes reminding us of the lovesick robot from Flubber, and the horrors of small box.(00:00) - - Intro (00:02) - - Welcome and banter (02:06) - - General thoughts on Loki S2 episodes 3-4 (08:51) - - The Automat and all that pie (16:11) - - Victor Timely and The Chicago World's Fair (23:47) - - X-5 and his acting gig of a lifetime (28:57) - - Renslayer vs. Miss Minutes (35:17) - - Who pruned Loki and who was on that phone call? (40:03) - - Where does this show go next? (44:52) - - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 130. Kyle and Melissa are here to talk about the new season of Loki, two episodes at a time! We discuss the mystery of everyone's past and alternate lives on different timelines, themes of dreams, how much we want a limited edition Sylvie's Order at McDonald's, and whether the Automat pies mean something for the plot or are just weird set dressing.00:00 - Start 00:02 - Welcome and banter 01:58 - Our excitement levels for Loki Season 2 04:14 - Initial thoughts on Loki S2 episodes 1-2 11:35 - Who is that McDonalds employee? What does he know? What is he cooking?? 14:47 - Pruning the timelines 17:37 - Lingering questions 23:22 - Unlocking the man and mystery that is Mobius 26:31 - My name is Sylvie, can I take your order please? 33:17 - Our favorite comedic moments from Loki Season 2 38:29 - OutroThe Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 129. The final movie is here for the long-running Adult Swim cult favorite, The Venture Bros! We discuss the storylines to tie up from season seven, the surprising reveals to who is Hank and Dean's mom and what is the bizarre connection between Dr. Venture and The Monarch, very specific callbacks to past episodes, and the ever-present theme of building your own ragtag family.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 128. We discuss the last two episodes of Secret Invasion, and compare its strengths and shortcomings to the other Marvel shows on Disney+. We talk about storylines that felt like they were going to come back, villain monologues we wished we could hear, overthinking the meaning behind clothing, and the sweet visual bookend to episode one.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 127. Melissa and Kyle put on their best pink outfits and are here to detonate a special Reactor Corps episode about "Barbenheimer" -- not just reviewing the two separate films but the event of seeing both of them in double features. We discuss which movie to see first, the (K)energy in our theaters, Oppenheimer in 70mm, gossiping with Einstein, and telling an old lady she's beautiful.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 126. Melissa and Kyle accepted the mission to talk about the Mission: Impossible movie! We theorize on whether a dead character is still alive, and discuss the stunt setpieces big and small, the story's specific interpersonal angle on how an AI can ruin your life, clown energy, and what we want to see in Part 2.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 125. We're back to talk about episodes 3 and 4 of Secret Invasion, and we'll return in two weeks for episodes 5 and 6! We discuss deaths that were fake, deaths that look real, whether or not Skulls can take the form of animals, wishing we could see Nick Fury and Priscilla's wedding, and predictions for the end of the show.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 124. Kyle, Melissa, and a surprise invasion by Ignacio are here to discuss adult man conversations, Sonya being posh and pristine while cutting off fingers and crawling through tunnels, and what forgotten minor characters we want to see turn up as Skrulls.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 123. We're talking about the new movie from Wes Anderson, Asteroid City! We discuss the layered narrative structure, themes of artistic pursuit, the spaceman hoe-down, and how one of the characters might be named after Melissa's college advisor.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 122. Kyle and Melissa are here to talk about the new Marvel show Secret Invasion. We discuss Maria Hill's presence in the MCU, possible fates for the President, and the unnerving quality of the opening credits.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 121. We enter the speedforce to talk about The Flash! Kyle has qualms about characterization and effects, Melissa is high on her immersive Screen X experience and loves all the hot dog buffoonery. We discuss the thoughtful production design of this movie, surprising cameos, and how it fits into the history of DC films.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 120. Kyle and Melissa thwip in to talk about the latest Spider-Verse adventure! We discuss the different universes the movie visits, exciting character cameos, the villain's journey, clues from the comics, and a possible vague reference to Solo.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 119. The season two finale of Yellowjackets is here, and we're discussing a game-changing death, a mysterious fire, how long Shauna's family will stand by her, teens who don't solve mysteries, and potentials for new timelines and alternate perspectives in future seasons.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 118. We're talking about the penultimate episodes of season two, including discussions on whether or not "Lightning Crashes" is a song you can dance to, which supporting characters are marked for death and when, how much Jeff knows about the baby, and what's left to resolve in the season finale.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 117. Kyle and Melissa fasTEN their seatbelts for Fast X! We discuss our experiences seeing this movie in theaters, how it feels different than previous movies in the franchise, the surprise cameos, the cool outfits, and men hugging each other and literally saying "I love you."The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 116. We're back back after that weird mid-season break to talk episodes 5 and 6 of Yellowjackets! We try to find a pattern in the possible glimpses at an alternate dimension, and discuss falling down a poop hill, secrets the show tells the audience but not the characters, and the haunting end of episode 6.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 115. Melissa and Kyle discuss the emotional finale to the Guardians of the Galaxy series, including character journey parallels, callbacks to earlier movies, which songs on the soundtrack really hit, dancing, crying, and Missouri pride.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:02 - Welcome and banter 00:02:30 - Spoiler free thoughts - Guardians of The Galaxy vol. 3 00:10:25 - Housekeeping 00:13:24 - Spoilers! Guardians of The Galaxy vol. 3 01:43:09 - OutroThe Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 114. Season 3 of The Mandalorian has wrapped up beautifully… or has it? Kyle and Ignacio are at odds with their opinions on the show, but have some hope for the future of the series. And shout-out to those droids in that bar, you know?The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 113. We're talking about episodes 3 and 4 of Yellowjackets, including the mysterious reappearance of Javi, suspicions of Walter, themes of duality and other selves, and the significance of the novelty naked lady pen.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 112. Kyle and Melissa are back in the wilderness again for season two of Yellowjackets, talking about the first two episodes. We discuss the higher production values, characters who are definitely dead now and those who could still be alive, references to Greek mythology, and how this season could echo the Nikki and Paulo storyline from Lost.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 111. Kyle and Melissa suit up for John Wick Chapter 4! We discuss the new characters, the creative fight setpieces, the possibly ambiguous ending, the memorial to the late Lance Reddick, and falling down stairs.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 110. The Mandalorian is back for it's third season and Kyle and Ignacio are here to give their impressions of the first half of the show. How has this season sat with you? Is it slow or meandering? Do you think the plot is strong or nonexistent? Could Bo Katan be scheming something now that she has seemingly taken up the Mandalorian creed that the descendants of Deathwatch are holding to so tightly?The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 109. Melissa and Kyle power up to discuss Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We talk about the deus ex machina ending, horror homages, tiny charming character moments, and how Batman is not in this movie but a Batman actor is.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 108. We are finally here, the end of season one. The Last of Us has a polarizing, if not controversial ending which fans of the video game have been discussing for years. Now that it has been adapted for television there are so many more of you who can discuss it now too. Do you think Joel made the right decision?The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 107. We are so close to the end and this episode manages to keep the bar high for the finale. With Joel still hurt, Ellie has to scavenge on her own but ends up captured by a group of people unaware that the only reason they are surviving is because they are eating their own dead. Ellie's escape is nothing short of traumatizing.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 106. Ellie's backstory is finally revealed this week and boy oh boy is it an emotional one. While we see how Ellie got bit in the past, her present situation is also incredibly dire as Joel lies on a basement floor barely holding on and pleading Ellie to move on without him. The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 105. This episode of The Last of Us ratchets up the emotional character moments as Joel is reunited with his brother Tommy, and Ellie pleads for Joel to not leave her like everyone else. That said, things don't look too good for Joel by the end of this episode.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 104. Kyle and Melissa are here to ring in Phase 5 of the MCU with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss the absence of the San Francisco setting and supporting characters from the first two movies, the powerful presence of Kang, Hank being a dorky dad, and how being in the Quantum Realm for too long makes us miss sunlight.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 103. We predicted that last week was going to be the calm before the storm, and we were right. This week's episode explodes with a violent horde of clickers, and even our first bloater, but in true The Last of Us fashion... it also broke our heart again with Henry and Sam's story. The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we. Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 102. While last week took a bit of a detour to give us a phenomenal episode of television, this week we return to Joel and Ellie traveling across the country. There are some endearing moments ripped right out of the video game, and we are introduced to two completely new characters who are not in the game at all. The preview for next weeks episode definitely made this one feel more like the calm before the storm.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode101. Joel and Ellie make their way outside of Boston and head to Bill's House. But instead of focusing on their journey the episode points the spotlight on the romance between Bill and Frank. This was truly a beautiful episode.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 100. We're celebrating the 100th episode of the Reactor Corps by ranking all 29 movies we've covered over the past four years, a disparate mix of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Pixar, mysteries, action thrillers, and nostalgic nonsense. Kyle, Ignacio, and Melissa dredge up old debates on Solo, try to use Ant-Man & The Wasp as the midpoint barometer for all other Marvel movies, and talk more about Scoob than anyone has in the last two years.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:02 - Congrats for making it to episode 100! 00:16:19 - Housekeeping 00:20:12 - Ranking every movie we covered on this show 01:36:05 - OutroThe Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 99. Episode 2 of The Last of Us is here and we got a great look at the clickers and just how terrifying they can be. Tess meets her end, but encourages Joel to keep Ellie alive and finish the mission. This was a tense one!The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 98. HBO has released the first episode of their adaptation of The Last of Us! It's based off of an incredible video game, and it is one of our personal favorites. The Last of Us is a story that will rip your heart out, so prepare yourselves. We are so excited for this journey.The Reactor Corps is a podcast from The Whatnauts all about the latest TV and movie blockbusters. We discuss the latest episodes and spoil all the best parts of the movies. If you just watched it, so did we.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★