The Team Newplex Podcast

Episode 100 - can you believe it?! 100 whole episodes of... this. To celebrate 100 episodes, we're back with a special watchalong of a film we love to meme on, Batman & Robin staring George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell

Can you believe we're only one away from our centenary episode? But before that, here on episode 99, we're getting into The Batman! Lots to talk about, including a lot of very random non-Batman stuff (like plastic surgery, and should we all get it?). I remember there being chuckles but I can't actually recall what we talked about so we'll all just have to find out together. Enjoy!

How much Marky Mark Wallberg is too much Marky Mark Wallberg? That is a question we will endeavour to answer in this week's episode of The Newplex Podcast. Can Charles convince Jads to watch the adventure flick despite its Marky content? Can Tom Holland and Playstation nostalgia offset the Funky Bunch vibes? Tune in to find out!

This week: The Flash movie, Batgirl, Boba Fett, and more! Plus, Charles and JOPO share their tattoo plans.

This week on the Newplex pod, we're looking at the behind the scenes fun from the upcoming DC Batgirl movie and wondering 'What If?' Leonardo DiCaprio had become Robin instead of (beloved) Chris O'Donnell. Plus, now we've all seen Eternals - what did we think? (Jads is gonna have to eat humble pie). Plus, pizza and so much more!

Welcome back! It's the first pod of 2022, and the gang are catching up on their festive activities. We're also talking all the stuff we've watched/read/listened to over the break, including Dune, Strange Adventures, Cobra Kai, Harry Potter, and more! As with any New Year, it's a chance for reflection, and we chat about what work/life balance should look like in 2022. Send in your thoughts @thenewplex to be read out next episode.

This week is a special episode dedicated entirely to reactions from Spider-Man: No Way Home. The gang have all seen it, but what did they think? Were there cheers, jeers, and tears? Or maybe just fears, ...rears, and beers? The rhyme ran out but this discussion shall not! Consider this part one of a conversation that is likely to carry on until the inevitable announcement of the next Spidey trilogy.

Our listener mail segment returns this week, get your own opinions and messages read out on the next episode by messaging @thenewplex on Twitter/Insta or send an email. Also, we're reacting to the brand new Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) teaser trailer, with Miles and Spider-Gwen back in action. Plus our thoughts from Hawkeye episodes 1-3, The Last Duel, and a lil mention of Halo: Infinite.

It's all about the Spider-Man this week as we discuss the latest trailer in meticulous detail (without really talking about the film much at all). Also this week, the shortest Dune review you've ever heard and the unexpected return of JOPO from his latest cult adventure. Plus, this week's Nerdlines. NOTE: Our brand new wrestling podcast 'BURIED' starts this Wednesday! Search 'Buried Newplex' and subscribe now to make sure you don't miss out.

We had a lot to cover in this episode. Did we manage to put a dent in any of it? That's for you to decide! Jads and Charles will just sit here and sip expired peppermint tea and chat nonsense in the meantime. On this week's show: fan reaction to Marvel's Eternals, listener mail, and wtf is going with Chris Pratt? Also, this week's Nerdlines.

On this week's pod: what makes a 'gritty' movie? What's next for Spider-Man after NWH? Why did Jads commit academic fraud? And what is a sigma male and how do we become one? All these questions and more answered in the 90th episode of the Newplex Podcast!

Spoilers for No Time To Die inside, you have been warned!

On this week's pod there is... no movie talk. Not sure why, we had Shang Chi to talk about, but we ended up sharing Jads' skin care knowledge that he has gained after a summer of research and some weirdly in-depth conversation about how school really messes you up lol. Make sure to follow us on Insta for the pics we mention in this ep and send in your own thoughts on anything we discussed @thenewplex

The whole team have finally seen The Suicide Squad which means it's time for a spoiler review! Also this week's Jads' non-spoiler review of Shang-Chi and excitement for the dawn of the Wong trilogy. We're also taking a look at the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and looking forward to things to come in the MCU. Plus, this week's Nerdlines.

JOPO has been freed from the cult as has been safely returned to us with most of his digits still attached! This week Jads gives us his non-spoiler review of The Suicide Squad and he tries his very best to be nice. Also, how can any of be expected to care about ScarJo's Disney lawsuit? Plus, this week's Nerdlines.

What happened in this episode? Really, who's to say? Something about peanut butter Snickers and how that reminds Jads of Akira? Buckle up, folks.

Can we get sidetracked with discussions about accents not once but twice in the same episode? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! Also this week, Marvel's first movie since Endgame, Black Widow, reviewed - plus thoughts before the final episode of Loki.

The battle of Urban Outfitters vs ASOS wages on in this week's episode of the Newplex Podcast. Also, dangerous cat food, The Flash movie shoots in London (and reveals Supergirl), and is Phil Dunphy in the MCU? Plus, if you're confused by the DC movie timeline, you're not the only one - Jads is here to fail to answer your questions.

It's such a lovely day, we thought we'd do the pod al fresco - so get ready for some vitamin D and soothing nature sounds (seagulls fighting/copulating). Listen as the glaring heat and direct sunlight (silly us) makes it nearly impossible for Jads to formulate any sort of coherent arguments as we discuss all things Loki, the brand new Disney+ series. The multiverse is here!! Also, this week's Nerdlines.

We're "reviewing" Zack Snyder's newest Netflix film Army of the Dead this week, but not before we ponder divine intervention, Urban Outfitters, and Charlie's tramlines. Also, why haven't Disney invented a real lightsaber yet? Plus this week's Nerdlines.

This week we're talking the fallout from Jake Paul vs Ben Askren, the weird-ass 'throwback' WWE SmackDown, and AEW's second botched ending. Also: Star Wars Bad Batch, Titans season 3, and Jupiter's Legacy. Plus, this week's Nerdlines.

Charlie's got a new cat and Jads is not a fan. Ew. Also, with Falcon and the Winter Soldier finished on Disney+, the gang review Marvel's second MCU series: favourite moments, coolest characters, and hopes for the future of the series. Plus: Secret Invasion, concerns for the MCU's Spider-Man, and this week's Nerdlines.

Spoilers ahead for FATWS episode 4! In this 'lively' episode of the Newplex Pod, the gang discuss (for some reason) bounty hunters (again), and do a deep dive into the first four episodes of Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Plus: some hot takes at Disney, and we find out if Jads is a BBC boy. Also, this week's Nerdlines.

This is it guys. After 4 years of Jads having some variety of DC rant every single episode, the end is finally here. With the release of Zack Snyder's 4-hour epic version of Justice League, the era of Jads rants comes to an end. But after all the hype, did the team enjoy the film? Also this week: getting bullied by teachers in primary school, and bullying dinner ladies in primary school.

This week we try and get into the mind of a denim-clad Christopher Nolan and wonder what his vision was for Batman and ask, regardless of the amount of denim, were these films ever really 'grounded', as proponents claim. Plus, we nerd out over WandaVision and ask: will this show have a happy ending?

Welcome back to the Chillcast, where this week low-energy Jads and the gang are sharing their favourite moments from WandaVision so far & looking forward to where this crazy train is stopping next. Plus, this week's super-releaxed version of the Nerdlines. Episode best enjoyed with a glass of wine, if you're so inclined.

Creator of the full cast audio drama adaptation 'Doctor Who: Dark Dimension', Billy Garratt-John joins The Newplex to go over all your latest entertainment happenings. We're talking Undertaker's disastrous appearance on Joe Rogan, Joe Rogan's show more generally, Joe Rogan as a concept, and Joe Rogan Josh as a curry. Then we're into all things Dark Dimension as Billy shares how this awesome project came to be. Plus, this week's Nerdlines.

Happy New Year! We're back after our Xmas hols and we've got lots to catch up on. Why does Tenet sound so shit? Did you even know Wonder Woman 1984 was out in the UK? What's happening with Ray Fisher's Cyborg in DC's Flashpoint? Plus mini reviews of Cyberpunk, Mando, and more. Also, Jads tells us he's over the DCEU - do we believe him?

Strap yourselves in. There are a lot of headlines to get through, and a little over an hour to do it in. Jads must try his absolute best not to go on tangents, and JOPO and Charles are on hand to provide the quickfire reactions. Ok. Deep breath, here we go...

Let me level with you: It's been a slow news week in the nerd culture world, and we were worried we'd have nothing to talk about in this ep - so we decided to wing it. In the event, we had *so* much to talk about it took us 20 mins to get onto the Nerdlines... So this week we're talking the CW/Arrowverse of DC TV shows, James Gunn & John Cena's upcoming Peacemaker show, Disney making R-rated content, Undertaker's retirement, and Jake Paul's latest boxing controversy.

We've returned to lockdown, so this week the pod is being recorded from home (just like old times). Please forgive the sound of creaky doors, ice cream vans, or the industrial woodcutter as we navigate our new setup - but the takes are hot and the memes are hotter, don't you worry. This week: who will replace (if anyone) Johnny Depp as Grindelwald? Are we loving Spider Man: Miles Morales? And will we ever bag that elusive, special sponsor... Plus, the Nerdlines.

On this week's pod, we're catching up on the good stuff on TV: Strictly Come Dancing returns and Jads reviews Sex Education series 2. Also this week, we pose the following questions: Should Jads get a tattoo? Is Tom Holland right for the Uncharted movie? Is John Cena as much of a nightmare as Total Bellas makes him seem? And what has been going on in the world of pro wrestling? Plus, the latest nerdlines.

We're carrying on from the last episode of Plextra with our ranking of Robins! Added in to the mix this time: Jason Todd's Red Hood, Stephanie Brown as Batgirl, Young Justice Dick Grayson, the Arkham Knight, and more! Let us know what you think, have we been too hash with some characters? Too nice with others? Plus there are still a few more Robins left to rank, let us know who we should discuss next on Insta or Twitter @thenewplex

What a difference a chair can make. In the never-ending saga of finding covid-safe spaces to record in, we find ourselves in some very comfortable, reclining chairs this week which leads to a very chilled out conversation. This episode, we're asking if it's fair to blame Bond's delay to 2021 for Cineworld shuttering their business. Also, more on Marvel's WandaVision series and it's links to Spider-Man 3 (which has just added Doctor Strange to its cast). Plus, we sip the tea on the Sony/Marvel Spidey dispute & this week's nerdlines.

It's the first Plextra out of lockdown, and this week we're asking the question first pondered by Plato: who is the best Robin ever? We're looking at the individuals who have held the mantle (Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, etc. etc.) and also the various depictions of those characters (Arkhamverse, DCAU, and so on) and the various characters they would take on later in their careers. There's a lot to get through, so we've decided to make this part one of the discussion, to be concluded in the next edition of Plextra!

It's the first Plextra out of lockdown, and this week we're asking the question first pondered by Plato: who is the best Robin ever? We're looking at the individuals who have held the mantle (Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, etc. etc.) and also the various depictions of those characters (Arkhamverse, DCAU, and so on) and the various characters they would take on later in their careers. There's a lot to get through, so we've decided to make this part one of the discussion, to be concluded in the next edition of Plextra!

Episode 67?! Can you believe it? In this week's show, we're talking how entertainment is coping with corona, including WWE's Thunderdome, Dana (or Darna)'s UFC fight island, and Disney+ releasing Mulan straight to premium streaming. Plus we have a quick review of Tom Holland's new Netflix film The Devil All the Time, and we react to Marvel's new Wandavision trailer. Plus this week's Nerdlines.

Episode 67?! Can you believe it? In this week's show, we're talking how entertainment is coping with corona, including WWE's Thunderdome, Dana (or Darna)'s UFC fight island, and Disney+ releasing Mulan straight to premium streaming. Plus we have a quick review of Tom Holland's new Netflix film The Devil All the Time, and we react to Marvel's new Wandavision trailer. Plus this week's Nerdlines.

After six long months, The Newplex Podcast is finally back! Jads, JOPO, and Charles return for a (socially distanced) catch up and to look at the biggest news from the summer, including everything from DC Fandome: The Synder cut of Justice League(!!!), Ben Affleck back as Batman, Micheal Keaton back as Batman, and two new DC video games. Also, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and New Mutants.

After six long months, The Newplex Podcast is finally back! Jads, JOPO, and Charles return for a (socially distanced) catch up and to look at the biggest news from the summer, including everything from DC Fandome: The Synder cut of Justice League(!!!), Ben Affleck back as Batman, Micheal Keaton back as Batman, and two new DC video games. Also, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and New Mutants.

Hello! Well, things have... changed since our lest episode. Although we're unable to get into the studio at the moment, JOPO, Jads, and Conor have recorded some hot takes for you to enjoy in the meantime in this special Coronacast episode of the Newplex Podcast. We're talking WrestleMania 36 (which happened for reasons), how to get started in D&D, and we have the latest movie news. Remember send your comments in - and keep safe!

Hello! Well, things have... changed since our lest episode. Although we're unable to get into the studio at the moment, JOPO, Jads, and Conor have recorded some hot takes for you to enjoy in the meantime in this special Coronacast episode of the Newplex Podcast. We're talking WrestleMania 36 (which happened for reasons), how to get started in D&D, and we have the latest movie news. Remember send your comments in - and keep safe!

What do you get when you take a hefty portion of the Newplex team and drop them in an isolated cottage in the middle of nowehere? Why a weekend of memes and mems of course! Jads, JOPO, Charles, and Joe recount tales from the first ever Plex-Con, including reviews of the movies watched including Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Batman Beyond, and the cult classic: Troll 2! Plus this week's nerdlines, and will coronavirus impact this year's summer blockbuster season?

What do you get when you take a hefty portion of the Newplex team and drop them in an isolated cottage in the middle of nowehere? Why a weekend of memes and mems of course! Jads, JOPO, Charles, and Joe recount tales from the first ever Plex-Con, including reviews of the movies watched including Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Batman Beyond, and the cult classic: Troll 2! Plus this week's nerdlines, and will coronavirus impact this year's summer blockbuster season?

Jads, JOPO, and Charles have finally had time to have a go with EA's latest offering in the Star Wars video game line with Jedi: Fallen Order. We're all at different places in the game, so in this reaction pod, we try our bestest not to spoil the story for each other while also discussing how fun it is to mess up a load of Stormtroopers with a lightsaber, and how annoying the game-save system is. What did you think of Fallen Order? Send in your comments and we'll read them out next time!

Jads, JOPO, and Charles have finally had time to have a go with EA's latest offering in the Star Wars video game line with Jedi: Fallen Order. We're all at different places in the game, so in this reaction pod, we try our bestest not to spoil the story for each other while also discussing how fun it is to mess up a load of Stormtroopers with a lightsaber, and how annoying the game-save system is. What did you think of Fallen Order? Send in your comments and we'll read them out next time!

The Academy has complained again this year that viewership is down for the televised Oscars ceremony, but in a Newplex office full of film fans, not one us tuned in... But why not, surely it's the highlight of any film buff's calendar? This week we wonder how the Oscars could go about winning an audience. Also, we answer the burning question: is Matt Reeve's new Batman film (starring Robert Pattinson) part of the DC Cinematic Universe alongside Harley Quinn and Shazam? Send in your comments and questions @thenewplex or to our email!

The Academy has complained again this year that viewership is down for the televised Oscars ceremony, but in a Newplex office full of film fans, not one us tuned in... But why not, surely it's the highlight of any film buff's calendar? This week we wonder how the Oscars could go about winning an audience. Also, we answer the burning question: is Matt Reeve's new Batman film (starring Robert Pattinson) part of the DC Cinematic Universe alongside Harley Quinn and Shazam? Send in your comments and questions @thenewplex or to our email!

SPOILERS! In this week's very NSFW Newplex Podcast, the gang open by reading some listener mail including the cringiest homemade erotica ever. Then it's onto chat around the latest DC movie, Birds of Prey, starring Margot Robbie returning as Harley Quinn. How does the latest offering in the troubled Worlds of DC cinematic universe compare, and does it give us any hope for the upcoming Batman movie, or other Gotham-centric DC movies? Plus, this week's Nerdlines. Send in your comments to podcast[at]thenewplex[dot].com

SPOILERS! In this week's very NSFW Newplex Podcast, the gang open by reading some listener mail including the cringiest homemade erotica ever. Then it's onto chat around the latest DC movie, Birds of Prey, starring Margot Robbie returning as Harley Quinn. How does the latest offering in the troubled Worlds of DC cinematic universe compare, and does it give us any hope for the upcoming Batman movie, or other Gotham-centric DC movies? Plus, this week's Nerdlines. Send in your comments to podcast[at]thenewplex[dot].com

In this week's Plextra discussion, Jads and Charles put their pressing nutrition questions to in-house health and fitness expert, JOPO! That's not before we got a little sidetracked on a.... different scientific topic. Send in your own questions on Twitter or Insta or our podcast email and JOPO will answer them in a future episode!