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This lively podcast episode features a group of friends engaging in a fun and competitive movie ranking game, discussing their favorite films, debating rankings, and sharing insights on cinema. With spontaneous banter and deep movie knowledge, it offers entertainment and industry insights for film enthusiasts. In this lively episode, the hosts discuss their favorite movies, rank them, and share insights on film appreciation, sequels, and iconic scenes. They also delve into personal favorites and industry opinions, making it a fun and informative watch for movie buffs. Join us for a lively discussion on movie rankings, favorite films, and pop culture debates. Our panel dives into iconic movies, ranking strategies, and personal favorites, making it a fun and insightful episode for movie lovers.00:00 Introduction and Game Setup05:44 Blind Rankings Explained09:09 Discussion on Movie Choices13:44 Ranking Our Favorite Movies17:51 Iconic Childhood Films20:41 Debating Sequels and Remakes24:57 Fantasy Films and Their Legacy29:31 Andor: Expectations and Reactions32:42 Breaking 2: Electric Boogaloo and Its Legacy35:44 The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Holiday Debate38:59 Animated Classics and Their Impact42:32 Romantic and Dramatic Themes in Cinema45:49 Adult Themes in Classic Films48:27 The Evolution of Adult Film Narratives49:54 The Impact of Will Smith's Movies50:52 Debating the Best Beverly Hills Cop52:24 The Players Club vs. Hustlers53:37 The Anticipation of Little Shop of Horrors Remake54:26 The Significance of 8 Mile in Hip-Hop Culture55:49 Clue and Its Musical Adaptation58:07 Movie Madness Begins59:04 House Party Debate01:00:58 Home Alone Showdown01:03:19 Baby's Day Out Discussion01:03:51 The 40-Year-Old Virgin Ranking01:05:44 Rush Hour and Def Jam's How to Be a Player01:06:19 Final Movie List Review01:13:35 Movie Recommendations and Nostalgia01:15:15 Debating Movie Rankings01:16:39 Rock, Paper, Scissors for Movie Choices01:19:58 Finalizing the Movie List01:20:44 Binge-Worthy Shows and Personal RecommendationsYouTube - The Truman Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uexk7U7k7z4Kill Bill Volume 1 & 2 on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kill+bill+volume+1+2Harry Potter Series on HBO Max - https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GVy7vQw4k7k8Zombieland on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zombielandV for Vendetta on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=v+for+vendettaGrease on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=greaseLean on Me on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lean+on+meHarry Potter Books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=harry+potter+booksTop Gun: Maverick - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/The Godfather - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/Inception - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/The Shawshank Redemption - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/The Dark Knight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/Movie Ranking Strategies Guide - https://example.com/movie-ranking-strategiesIconic Films Collection - https://example.com/iconic-filmsPop Culture Debate Panel - https://youtube.com/examplepanel
It's one of the greatest films ever made. Doug has seen it more times than he can count. And for years, he's been waiting for the moment his daughter was ready. This Father's Day weekend, it happened, but not before they worked their way through Batman Begins first. The Batman Begins debrief alone is worth the price of admission: Natalie still doesn't understand why Bruce Wayne's parents had to die and genuinely wondered whether Batman was going to kill Rachel and Alfred in the film. She also thought that Batman can, apparently, talk to bats. Then came The Dark Knight. Doug prepped her on the Joker's philosophy, the importance of Batman's no-kill rule, and the practical effects behind the hospital explosion, which Doug and Jill actually witnessed being filmed when they lived downtown Chicago. Natalie handled the pencil scene with more composure than expected. She processed the ferry sequence. She understood the stakes, and spent the entire climax waiting for Bane to show up. And when it was over, she looked at her dad and said: "I see why you like it." Ten years. Worth every second. Also this episode: a genuinely great question — if you could go back to high school or college and take one class again with everything you know now, which class would you choose? Justin picks social studies, psychology, astronomy, and a very specific European history class he completely wasted. Doug picks management 101 with a professor he truly despised and would absolutely challenge every single day, and seventh grade PE, where his coach regularly called him names that would end careers today. Plot twist: years later, that same coach applied for a job at Doug's brother's school. Doug's brother said no. Justice is real. Plus: a dump truck parked in front of a blind hill with "Trust in the Lord" written on the back, Jesus as a Marvel Rivals support player, and Meccha Chameleon — a $6 Steam prop hunt game where you paint yourself to blend into the scenery and it is immediately one of the best six dollars Doug has ever spent. Justin needs a PC. Doug has thoughts. The movie audio clip guessing game returns with quotes from Wall Street, The Big Short, and The Golden Child including one of the most specific movie pulls in the history of this show. This week's recommendations:
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are suiting up and heading to Gotham to break down LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight! Does this latest adventure capture the magic that made LEGO games a staple of gaming, or is it missing the Bat-signal? We're diving into the gameplay, story, humor, and everything that makes this one of the most talked-about video games. If you love superheroes, LEGO, and great video games, this is one gaming-packed discussion you won't want to miss. Join us for another awesome gaming episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, Dettmarp and NightWizard63 Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web:https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Father's Day earbuds! This week Jay and Shua celebrate superhero dads, father figures, and real-life fathers who proved that being a hero doesn't require a cape. From comic book legends and MCU favorites to incredible real-world stories of courage and sacrifice, the guys explore what makes a truly super dad and which fatherly superpowers would come in handy in everyday life. News Atari acquires Implicit Conversions, an emulation studio behind the Syrup engine to help bring more classic PlayStation-era games and other retro titles to modern platforms. NASA revealed the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, a critical step toward returning humans to the Moon and preparing for future lunar landings. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua listened to Artemis, Andy Weir's lunar adventure novel narrated by Rosario Dawson. The story follows Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara, a small-time smuggler living in humanity's first lunar city who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after taking on a lucrative criminal job. Shua thought it was a fun sci-fi story and very timely with all of the Artemis missions we're living through. He also really liked Rosario Dawson's performance. Check it out at Audible.com. After spending time playing LEGO Batman, Jay found himself in the mood to revisit some of the Dark Knight's greatest cinematic adventures. He watched Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Batman Returns, and The Batman, enjoying the different interpretations of Gotham's legendary hero, a lot of which appears in his new game. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Jay is currently wrapping up his extensive work on Jessica Jones Season 3. Each entry explains the scene, identifies the filming location, and details the detective work involved in tracking it down. The interactive maps make it easy to dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and explore New York City through Jessica's final season. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more. Enjoy Super Daddy Issues! Father's Day inspires a super-powered discussion as Jay and Shua take a look at some of the greatest dads and father figures from comics, movies, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From devoted parents to questionable patriarchs, they examine what makes a hero successful both in battle and at home. The guys also share remarkable true stories of fathers who performed incredible acts of bravery and sacrifice for their children. Along the way they imagine the perfect dad superpowers, debate which superhero fathers they would have wanted growing up, and put several famous comic book dads through a lightning-round parenting evaluation that leads to plenty of laughs. Which super dad would you like to have had? What are some powers every dad should have? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "It's a dad, It's a plane!..." will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
Pass The Controller Podcast: A Video Game & Nerd Culture Show
The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode Brenden, Mike, and Todd chat PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest Showcase, Xbox Showcase, Nintendo Direct, Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, 007 First Light, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! playmoreindies.com www.passthecontroller.io bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller
For the 68th Bonuse Episode of the podcast, Cal & Liam sit down with one of the founding fathers of the DCAU, that being artist, director, producer and Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Eric Radomski. The hosts invite you along to learn all about the man who developed and perfected the signature "Dark Deco" look of the series, his humble beginnings in middle America, how he broke into animation, and his early influences that would later inspire the world of BTAS. They also discuss how he eventually landed at Warner Brothers working on Tiny Toon Adventures with Bruce Timm, and how that led to an opportunity to develop the Dark Knight's return to animation in the wake of "Batmania,", the pushback received on his decision to draw the backgrounds on black paper and all about the one minute short later dubbed "The Dark Knight's First Night" that set the entire industry abuzz. All of this and more await you on Part One of the DCAU Review's interview with Eric Radomski!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Juice is living in post-All Stars announcement bliss. Jackson hates what FIFA has done to his city. They both played (and loved) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. patreon.com/itdangerpod
Niels dook als Batman-fan direct Gotham in om te ontdekken of TT Games opnieuw goud in handen heeft. De studio staat al jaren bekend om haar LEGO-games, maar kan deze nieuwe Batman-titel zich meten met de beste avonturen van de Dark Knight? TT Games is al ruim twintig jaar verantwoordelijk voor de populaire LEGO-games. De […]
Hot Nolan Summer is back! As ‘The Odyssey' approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Erik Voss to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan's filmography with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.' They discuss its strengths and weaknesses, how it compares to the rest of the ‘Dark Knight' trilogy, and—of course—all things Bane!(00:00) Intro(06:55) ‘The Dark Knight Rises' revisited(01:12:03) SuperlativesExplore the exclusive collection at Target.com.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Erik VossProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fans of Batman are used to seeing the Caped Crusader associate with the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman, but what if one were to put the Dark Knight into the company of figures such as Beowulf, Robin Hood, Oedipus, and Sun Tzu, among others? Batman and the Classics: Echoes of Mythology, Literature and Philosophy in the Comics and Films (McFarland, 2026) is the first book to compare famous Batman graphic novels, story arcs, and films to classic texts of literature and philosophy from around the world. Through this comparison we can see, for instance, how the epic warrior archetype of Beowulf or Roland persists in The Dark Knight Returns, or how the metaphor of the journey, found in such works as The Odyssey, occurs in the story arc Knightfall. By placing Batman stories into conversation with such classic texts, this book sheds light on the deeper meanings of key stories of the Dark Knight, as well as how long-lasting themes of literature and philosophy have persisted in the fiction of this popular character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Fans of Batman are used to seeing the Caped Crusader associate with the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman, but what if one were to put the Dark Knight into the company of figures such as Beowulf, Robin Hood, Oedipus, and Sun Tzu, among others? Batman and the Classics: Echoes of Mythology, Literature and Philosophy in the Comics and Films (McFarland, 2026) is the first book to compare famous Batman graphic novels, story arcs, and films to classic texts of literature and philosophy from around the world. Through this comparison we can see, for instance, how the epic warrior archetype of Beowulf or Roland persists in The Dark Knight Returns, or how the metaphor of the journey, found in such works as The Odyssey, occurs in the story arc Knightfall. By placing Batman stories into conversation with such classic texts, this book sheds light on the deeper meanings of key stories of the Dark Knight, as well as how long-lasting themes of literature and philosophy have persisted in the fiction of this popular character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
On episode 159 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Trey Flynn of The Extra Credits podcast to discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. Riding high off the success of his two biggest films to date, Nolan went back to the world of Gotham City to conclude his Dark Knight trilogy with a full circle, political warfare, myth busting epic, settling one and for all his ties to the genre, while deconstructing what it means to put on the mask, and how does one carry on a legacy when faced with so much pain. After the death of actor Heath Ledger, it took a lot for Nolan to step back into his vision of Batman, but with the help of two memorable villains, and leaning into the political, social aspects found in the first film, he left the franchise on a financial high, with some questionable story choices that have aged well for some (Trey) and no so much for others (Ryan and Jay). Controversial, dated, unique, The Dark Knight Rises ends Nolan's superhero vision on his own terms, for better or for worse. The guys and their guest break down their thoughts on the film, what worked for them and what didn't, the appeal of Anne Hathaway, Nolan's use of the original characters throughout the third film, how radical or dull the film's politics are, the choices Bruce makes throughout the film, the puzzling ending, the opening plane sequence, and plenty of Bane voice impressions. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h47m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Interstellar. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
Fans of Batman are used to seeing the Caped Crusader associate with the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman, but what if one were to put the Dark Knight into the company of figures such as Beowulf, Robin Hood, Oedipus, and Sun Tzu, among others? Batman and the Classics: Echoes of Mythology, Literature and Philosophy in the Comics and Films (McFarland, 2026) is the first book to compare famous Batman graphic novels, story arcs, and films to classic texts of literature and philosophy from around the world. Through this comparison we can see, for instance, how the epic warrior archetype of Beowulf or Roland persists in The Dark Knight Returns, or how the metaphor of the journey, found in such works as The Odyssey, occurs in the story arc Knightfall. By placing Batman stories into conversation with such classic texts, this book sheds light on the deeper meanings of key stories of the Dark Knight, as well as how long-lasting themes of literature and philosophy have persisted in the fiction of this popular character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
We started so well, talking about hot dogs, Forza, and all the other random stuff we usually talk about. Then something shifted in the wind, and The Dark Knight appeared. He came, he saw, he said a bunch of inappropriate things. Not to fear, your editor is here; this episode is still very kid-friendly. Just tell the youngins those are insanely loud birds that only know how to sing one note; lying to children is always recommended, I think. After that, Clyde came; honestly, I'm tired of Clyde. I would really want to speak to his manager. I hate typing on a laptop keyboard, so those are all the spoilers you're getting. Thank you for listening!! Also, I for one, do not believe the things I've been hearing about Jaymi, but that's just me. TikTok/Instagram: @hotcrossbunspod Email: hotcrossbunspod@gmail.com
Hollywood acting icon, Eric Roberts is a Georgia, US native, whose first professional acting job in front of a camera ANOTHER WORLD at age 19 in New York. He entered into features in KING OF THE GYPSIES at 21 and earned multiple Golden Globe nominations and an Oscar nomination. One of his favorite jobs was the portrayal of “Junior” in Danny McBride's.RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Another was a wildly different character he played on the wonderful series SUITS. “Charles Forstman” was foe to “Harvey Specter” (Who wasn't), but Charles was stiletto smart and had endless presence. He starred in THE POPE of GREENWICH VILLAGE, STAR 80, THE DARK KNIGHT, and ws nominated for an Academy Award for his work in RUNAWAY TRAIN, also the name of his groundbreaking autobiography, RUNAWAY TRAIN – Or, The Story of My Life So Far. Eric's professional accomplishments can be found easily axross the Internet and the IMDB website. He made proud appearances in music videos from Akon, Bad Bunny, Eminem, Enrique Iglesias, Googoosh, Ja Rule, Keaton Simons, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, The Killers, and numerous artists from around the world Eric is married to ANIMAL HOUSE's “Brunella” AKA Eliza Roberts. Eliza is from what's termed as “a showbiz family”, east coast style. She was born in Manhattan to an actress/director/producer/writer mom, Lila Garrett, a screen-writer biological dad, David Rayfiel and a press agent adoptive dad, Don Garrett. Eliza and family moved to Los Angeles, by way of a peace march in San Francisco, when Lila and her then-husband got jobs writing BEWITCHED. Eliza's early adolescence was spent in LA, and at the of sixteen she moved, on her own, to England to study acting, and to continue a career that had already begun. Cut to the greatest event in her life…The birth of her two children, Keaton Simons (recording artist) and Morgan Simons (chef). Their dad is Jimmy Simons, producer (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE) The Simonses and Robertses have been a blended family since Eliza met Eric (Roberts) on an MGM Grand flight and they subsequently married in 1992. Even before appearing in ANIMAL HOUSE, while pregnant with Keaton, Eliza has been doing a little (or a lot) of everything. Acting, Casting, Coaching, Managing, Producing & Directing. And a highlight ~ Grandmothering! The family is deeply involved in www.naturalchild.org and in all causes involving creating safe lives for people and animals.
00:00 intro de Piolo01:57 Noticia de Videojuegos clásicos08:40 taquilla de Michael13:10 requiem of a dream18:15 Dark Knight 30:05 Sandler32:30 Anécdotas 37:43 despedida y cierre Gracias al Cinema San Pedro y por supuesto que a Indira que la pueden encontrar en redes como @piolo_cr
Rafe finally gets around to tackling the third chapter of Genesis, the story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden.The serpent is a dastardly character, using his cunning to trip up the child-like and unassuming Eve and Adam. They get tricked by his chicanery and violate one of God's first assignments: they eat the forbidden fruit.While Adam's and Eve's sins are understandable and relatable (the nature of how they fall into sin is all too familiar to us, even today), the serpent tricking them is far less comprehensible. What the serpent does to our first parents is not "good for food" or "pleasing to the eye" or "desirable for gaining wisdom"; it is only an act to bring destruction to the pinnacle of God's creation. Like Joker in the Batman film "The Dark Knight", we find that the serpent in Genesis 3 "just wants to watch the world burn". #bufnagle #adam #eve #fallofman #genesis3 #forbiddenfruit #treeoflife #treeofknowledgeofgoodandevil #satan #God #eden #sin #nakedness #redemption #expulsionfromthegarden #batman #joker #brucewayne #alfred #darkknight #watchtheworldburn #evilisasevildoes*****As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that. Any little bit really helps! Thank you in advance!!!
Ope, DeVaughn did it again; we're another Jim Carrey movie that's not really horror! The boys head back to Gotham City to talk Batman Forever directed by Joel Schumacher. We're talkin Val Kilmer's portrayal of the Dark Knight, the duality of many characters, and how Dr. Chase Meridian is the horniest psychiatrist of all time. JOYGASM!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Critapocalypse is a fortnightly podcast where myself (Ant) and my buddy Matt review a number of films, games, TV shows and various other stuffs that we've been enjoying, or not, over the last few weeks. We take turns to say our piece and then apply some form of arbitrary score. This week we review: Masters of the Universe (1987) – 00:05:12 Passenger – 00:24:34 Demon City Shinjuku – 00:33:39 Obsession – 00:45:01 Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight – 00:57:09 Spider-Noir – 01:12:16 Masters of the Universe (2026) – 01:24:48 Mina The Hollower – 01:46:10 You can also listen to Critapocalypse on itunes at: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/crita…id958341550?mt=2 Can follow Ant's stuff at: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wildwheelshat.bsky.social Mellow Gaming: www.youtube.com/user/LV54Spacemonkey Twitter: @LV54Spacemonkey You can follow Matt's Stuff at: Twitter: @Critapocalypse The Critapocalypse Theme is available, along with some other tasty jams at: weathergirlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suck
Spencer Pratt — yes, the guy from The Hills — made a campaign ad with AI for zero dollars. No donors, no consultants, no political machine. And it pulled more views than the entire campaign of the sitting mayor of Los Angeles, who's backed by hundreds of millions of dollars. The political establishment spent a decade building a system to control who gets attention… and a reality TV star with a laptop just broke it. In this episode I break down exactly how — because the same technique works in your business, not just a mayor's race. These ads don't land because they look like political ads; they land because they look like movies. I'll show you the engine underneath: a 130-year-old idea from French psychologist Gustave Le Bon, the false-belief framework I teach in Expert Secrets, and the uncomfortable line I think all of us have to draw now that anyone can deepfake anyone for free. I've lived one side of this — I bootstrapped ClickFunnels against an entire industry that said I couldn't compete — so I'm not watching this one from the outside. Key Highlights: ◼️The “$0 campaign ad” that beat the machine — how Spencer Pratt and a four-person studio pulled more views than a sitting mayor backed by hundreds of millions, using a free (and Chinese) AI video tool ◼️The Expert Secrets move these ads run on — “breaking false belief patterns”: they don't argue that politicians care, that the system works, or that you need money to win… they shatter each belief with a story instead of a fact ◼️The entertainment-format trick — why mapping your audience's favorite movies (Star Wars, The Dark Knight) onto their false beliefs turns an ad into something they'll actually share ◼️Gustave Le Bon's 1895 warning — crowds aren't moved by facts, they're moved by images… and why AI just handed that weapon to everyone for free ◼️The line I won't cross — use AI aggressively to compete with people who outspend you, but putting words in politicians' mouths they never said is where it tips from equalizer to dangerous Here's what I keep coming back to: for 130 years, the people who could afford to create images controlled the crowd. That era just ended. AI gave the images to everyone — and once the tools are free, the only thing left that matters is the story. The political machine is learning that the hard way in LA right now, and your market is no different. So the real question isn't whether these AI ads are fair or dangerous. It's this: in your own business, are you still paying for the old machine… or are you the one building with the new tools? Are you Spencer Pratt in this story — or are you Karen Bass? ◼️AI SECRETS CHALLENGE: Most people are either afraid of AI or using it as a toy. Russell built a challenge that teaches you how to actually MAKE MONEY with AI — not just be productive, but build real income. The best defense against being manipulated by AI companies is understanding the technology well enough to profit from it yourself. → https://www.AISecretsChallenge.com ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event → https://sellingonline.com/podcast ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insert that cartridge to continue! This week Jay and Shua celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, the groundbreaking console that brought 3D gaming into living rooms and changed the way we play forever. From legendary multiplayer battles and innovative controller designs to unforgettable adventures in Hyrule and beyond, the guys look back at the system that may not have won the console war but absolutely changed gaming history. News A fan-created version of Radiohead's OK Computer has been recreated entirely with Nintendo 64 game soundfonts, creating a fascinating alternate-universe take on the classic album. Star Wars Zero Company revealed a new trailer ahead of its August 27 release, showcasing a gritty single-player tactical adventure set in the galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Galactic Racer debuted its story trailer, introducing a revenge-fueled racing tale set during the New Republic era before its October 6 launch. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been spending time with LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight on PlayStation 5. He enjoyed the game's hilarious Batman references, fun gameplay, and the trademark charm that has made LEGO games a favorite among players for years. Shua checked out Masters of the Universe and came away pleasantly surprised. He loved the action, humor, and countless references to the franchise's rich history We encourage everyone to support the movie and experience it for themselves. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Jay is currently wrapping up his extensive work on Jessica Jones Season 3. Each entry explains the scene, identifies the filming location, and details the detective work involved in tracking it down. The interactive maps make it easy to dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and explore New York City through Jessica's final season. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more. Enjoy Polygonal Gaming! This week the guys power up their nostalgia circuits and celebrate thirty years of the Nintendo 64, one of the most influential gaming consoles ever created. From its unusual controller design and revolutionary analog stick to its groundbreaking approach to 3D gaming, they explore how Nintendo helped shape an entirely new generation of video games. Jay and Shua also look back at the developers, innovations, and unforgettable experiences that made the N64 special. Along the way they revisit favorite titles, discuss why so many of the console's biggest games remain beloved today, and remember the multiplayer moments that made the system a permanent part of gaming history. Did you see both of these 1981 movies? How do they compare to each other? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "If adventure had a license to kill…" will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
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Phil and Emily are joined by writer Elias Isquith (Necessary Fictions blog) to close out the Angelina Jolie Action Films of the 2000s miniseries with the loudest, messiest entry yet: Timur Bekmambetov's Wanted (2008).James McAvoy plays a cubicle drone recruited by Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman into a secret fraternity of assassins that takes its orders from a magical loom. Yes, a loom. The movie was a surprise hit the summer it opened alongside WALL-E, weeks before The Dark Knight blew everything away, and none of them had seen it since theaters. Rewatching it in 2026 was a very different experience.The conversation digs into how Wanted plays like a proto-incel power fantasy, a movie that negs its audience for 110 minutes and then stares into the camera asking "what the fuck have you done lately?" They trace the line from Fight Club and The Matrix to this film's confused politics, where the message is "be free and take charge of your life" but also "obey the magic loom or die." Emily breaks down the gendered self-loathing baked into so many films aimed at young men, and Elias connects the movie's hyper-individualism to the toxic masculinity pipeline that would migrate to social media just a year later. They also talk about Angelina Jolie's decision to kill off her own character, why the film's structure feels like a video game with half-assed cutscenes, and how Zack Snyder somehow handles this same territory with more nuance.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsElias Isquith — NecessaryFictions.blog - https://www.instagram.com/eliasisquith
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Xbox can't make enough Xboxes, and LoL player fined for not hi-fiving. Plus, Pete talks the demo for 1666 Amsterdam, Ruby talks Enter the Chronosphere, and special guest David Smith talks LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocketCheck us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocketFollow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram!For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On episode 158 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Griffin Schiller discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Inception (2010). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. How does someone follow up one of the most popular, important films of the last 25 years? Make one of the most original films of a generation, as Nolan cashed in his blank check from The Dark Knight to create a heist, action film set within the world of people's dreams. Inception became the next obsession for audiences, fully trusting Nolan to take them on a thrilling ride, making him more than just the guy who can director the Batman films, but a filmmaker that conjures up event films that every needs to see urgently once they are released. Over time, Inception has become, for people like Griffin, an important piece of art that has shaped their movie-going experience, or for Ryan and Jay, a nostalgic experience that's legacy is complicated due to its pacing issues and over-explanations; thus making for an episode where a balanced conversation over this complicated movie takes place. Ryan, Jay, and Griffin break down their thoughts on the film, when and where they saw it, Nolan's action set pieces in the film, DiCaprio's involvement in the making of the film, what ultimately works and doesn't work inside the film, and if Nolan should ever make a Bond film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h27m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight Rises. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
SGF has descended upon the video game world once again. so we are flooded with news from the PlayStation State of Play, SGF proper, and the Xbox Showcase! So many new games and things to talk about! On top of that I am juggling 5 new releases with Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Mina the Hollower, and 007: First Light! Then Matt played a ton of stuff to rank as well! It's a chunky one!
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Tear down the barricades and get ready to sit courtside with John, Bob, and Steve as they celebrate the first arc of Kelly-Sue DeConnick and David Lopez's FML, eat cupcakes while discussing the Happy Death Day horror film series, become disappointed in the Power Rangers, and much, much more! Comic Books: Gatchaman #12-18, Power Rangers #1, Incredible Hulk #1-15, The Fall of the House of Slaughter #1, FML #8, It's Jeff: Brand New Week, Fantastic Four #12, Poison Ivy #45, Harley & Ivy: Life & Crime #6 Other Stuff: Happy Death Day (movie), Happy Death Day 2U (movie), Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (video game), Looney Tunes The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.
Whoa, Shuhei! We’ve got a lot to talk about. Stack it up and feel the power of a fearsome foursome! Join Tricky, Matt, Alex and Yield as they discuss, among other things, 007 First Light, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Unspottable, and RV There Yet?. What’s more, we delve into all of the announcements and thrills from State of Play June 2026, Microsoft Games Showcase, and Summer Game Fest. As usual, the news is full of surprises. Huh? Is that Sekhmet? What is the Egyptian goddess of war doing in God of War? And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming! We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter. What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 718 – Almost E3
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss all the announcements from Summer Games Fest, Sony's State of Play, and the Xbox Showcase. Daniel and Shahbaz also review Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca. Check out our new The Movie Podcast Clips Channel! Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in Marvel Comics Presents.Rugg talks about the project's origin, why he considers it one of Marvel's all-time greatest works, and how Windsor-Smith's pre-digital coloring techniques remain unmatched. The new book is a comic companion to the Bloomsbury music book series : 33 1/3The two discuss where Weapon X fits alongside Dark Knight and Watchmen as bronze age touchstones, the story's hidden religious symbolism, Retro Causality, and why a naked killer with claws is scarier than a clothed one.Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirecteditionFind Jim Rugg here: https://www.jimrugg.com/https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/?hl=enhttps://powerpulpcomics.com/directeditionpodcast.com
In this episode, Bill and Dave dive into three Batman issues and continue their in-depth journey through the epic Knightfall saga.They kick things off with a breakdown of Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #34, move on to Batman: The Brave and the Bold #17, and wrap it all up with a discussion of Batman #499, part of their ongoing “A Walk Thru Knightfall” series.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:58 – Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #3417:34 – Podcast Promo: Is It Jaws19:12 – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1731:50 – Batman #499 (Knightfall continues!)45:31– What We LearnedGet in Touch:
Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight is finally here! Kyle has finished the game and is ready to share his thoughts with Justin and you the listeners.
On episode 157 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by founder and podcast host at InSession Film JD Duran and Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight (2008). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In what might be the single most important film of the 21st century for blockbuster filmmaking, The Dark Knight turned Christopher Nolan into the legend, iconic filmmaker he is today, creating a comic book, action packed crime thriller that elevated the entire genre, creating a film that audiences would obsess over for decades to come; the definitive comic book movie. With an all-time performance from the late Heath Ledger, Nolan upped the stakes of this second Batman film to be more about the fight to save soul of Gotham City, and gain hope in the future beyond the capes and clowns, and created a epic masterpiece. Ryan, Jay, JD, and Dave break down their thoughts on the film, the action set pieces, the battles for Gotham with our flawed heroes, Ledger's iconic Joker, the special effects work on Two-Face, the legacy of this film and why it's (more or less) aged so well. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h53m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Inception. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
Bond is done! Now for some other great games that landed in May, plus the new Onimusha demo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on PodQuest, we have our next Book Club discussion on the 1997 TV movie remake of 12 Angry Men, Chris has been playing Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight, and we all spend some time chatting about this week's Sony State of Play which featured some big looks at Wolverine and the freshly announced God of War Laufey. We also chat a bit about a new-ish concert venue in Philly, and some of the other upcoming Summer Game Fest streams. Our next book club pick in the lawyer/legal/trial theme is 2014's The Judge. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:26 - Agenda 00:02:04 - New-ish Outdoor Venue in Philly + Concerts 00:08:27 - Book Club - 12 Angry Men (1997) 00:39:49 - Next book club. . . 00:41:53 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 00:54:08 - June 2026 Sony State of Play 01:21:03 - Upcoming Summer Game Fest events 01:22:12 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix
After a holiday break, the boys are back to bring you another episode of the World's Greatest Podcast (about video games). This week Chris Shaun and Jon talked about the games they've been playing such as Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and 007: First Light. What have you been up to? We'd love to hear. Official inbox is weeklygameschat@gmail.com. Thank you for allllll the things. Game On! This and all episodes are streamed live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat.
Worlds are colliding as John, Bob, and Steve scour the internet (okay, so it's like three articles, whatever) for the "weirdest comic book crossovers of all time!" That's right, folks! An impromptu topic takes center stage for this week's podcast, which also includes comics chatter and praise for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and 007: First Light, IO Interactive's new James Bond adventure! Comics: Batman #163, Criminal: Five Gears in Reverse, Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #4, Zatanna #2, Rocketeer: The Island #3, Doomquest #1, Odin #1, Royals #3 Other Stuff: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 007: First Light The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.
Whoa, Shuhei! We’ve got a lot to talk about. Stack it up and feel the power! Join Tricky, Alex and Yield as they discuss, among other things, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Darksiders, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Destruction All-Stars, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. What’s more, we delve into price increases for both Steam Deck models, and we focus on Tim Sweeney’s unkind remarks toward Valve. As usual, the news is full of surprises. Huh? Microsoft and Xbox have delayed Fable? Surely they aren’t running from Grand Theft Auto. Surely. And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming! We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter. What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 717 – Tim Sweeney Blows Steam at Valve
On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews Jonah Hex (2010) — DC's supernatural western starring Josh Brolin as the scarred bounty hunter, John Malkovich as revenge-villain Quentin Turnbull, and Megan Fox as Lilah/Tallulah, depending on which bit of the film you believe.In this episodeDan's late pick and the argument over whether Jonah Hex counts as the midweek movie“Johan Hex” and the accidental Scandinavian spin-off nobody asked forThe brutally rushed origin story: dead family, branded face, Native American resurrection smoke, and crow-adjacent powersJonah Hex as a supernatural bounty hunter who can temporarily revive corpses for informationThe horse-mounted Gatling guns and the film's steampunk Wild West weaponryMegan Fox's immaculate Wild West prostitute character and the noble-prostitute tropeMichael Fassbender's bowler hat, neck tattoo, Irish accent, and career-survival appearanceJohn Malkovich's oddly flat Turnbull performance and his plan to attack America with glowing cannonball super-weaponsThe confusing resurrection sequence, crow-from-the-mouth imagery, and anticlimactic final showdownComparisons with Ghost Rider, Cowboys & Aliens, Wild Wild West, Preacher, The Crow, The Dark Knight, and The Outlaw Josey WalesThe film's disastrous box office: around $47m reported production budget versus around $10.5m worldwide return, before marketingBad Dads consensusRuntime: mercifully shortCast: bizarrely stackedPlot coherence: extremely questionableVisual ideas: occasional flashes of something betterPerformances: mostly phoned in, with Brolin just about surviving itBest feature: it ends quicklyOverall: not a recommend, though Dan resists calling it one of the worst ever and Cris may still watch it out of sheer curiosityYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
The Boys is officially over, but did the series finale actually deliver? In this spoiler-filled episode of SuperHero Homies!, we break down the controversial ending of The Boys Season 5 and discuss whether the hit Prime Video superhero series stuck the landing or completely missed the mark. Before diving into our full review, we kick things off with a 40-minute cold open covering some of the biggest topics in pop culture and gaming. We discuss Euphoria Season 3 and where the latest season succeeds and struggles, why LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of the most enjoyable superhero video games in years, revisiting Starfield after its rocky launch, and the surprising Witcher 3 DLC announcement and what it could mean for the future of The Witcher franchise. Then it's time for our full spoiler discussion of The Boys Season 5 finale. We analyze Homelander's ending, Butcher's final arc, the fate of The Seven, and whether the conclusions for the major characters felt earned. We discuss how the series may have been spinning its wheels for the last two seasons, why parts of the finale felt rushed, and whether the show's biggest themes ultimately paid off. We also look back at the entire run of The Boys, celebrating what made the first two seasons so incredible while examining the creative decisions that left us disappointed in the final stretch. Did The Boys become a victim of its own success? Did Homelander's story repeat too many familiar beats? Was this a satisfying ending for one of the most talked-about superhero shows ever made? Finally, we discuss the future of The Boys universe, including Gen V, Vought Rising, The Boys: Mexico, and where this franchise could go next. If you love superhero podcasts, comic book discussions, TV reviews, movie reviews, Marvel, DC Comics, Invincible, Gen V, comic book adaptations, nerd culture, gaming discussions, and pop culture commentary, you've found your people.
Podcaster and Summer Games Fest host Lucy James joins the panel to cover Hideo Kojima's AI use, playing as a cat in games, and GamemasterAnthony's pride parade. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Lucy James. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Lasik Body Worlds “Whoever reads this, please enter my grave. I will let you have my stretching, shrinking keepsake.” Star Trek Heathcliff) Ricky Henderson NBA Jam Space Jam (1996) Yosemite Sam Foghorn Leghorn The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Mark McGwire Jose Conseco 1: What's the most ludicrous video game press release you've ever seen? (05:28) Lucy James: this is the worst email I have ever received Fing-Longer Pornhub Overwatch EarthBound World of Tanks 2: How is AI viewed in Japanese development? (11:27) Hideo Kojima's AI Prada video prompts outcry from gamers 3: What's your favorite thing to be in a video game? (14:25) The Aristocats - Ev'rybody Wants To Be a Cat Stray Little Kitty, Big City Tenchu series LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Catwoman Traveller's Tales Sonic R Veep Batman Tinykin World of WarCraft Troll (WarCraft race) Tachikoma KITT Cars (2006)) Disney·Pixar Cars 4: How would you explain Minecraft to Zohran Mamdani? (20:41) Zohran Mamdani Minecraft Boris Johnson Sadiq Khan Meijer A Minecraft Movie (2025) Jack Black Bubsy) The video of a zombie in a mine cart (thanks to Sandwich Jones for finding this for me) Demonschool Pathologic 2 Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures Marvel Spider-Man Cities: Skylines Tropico Sid Meier's Civilization series Disco Elysium Tim Walz Crazy Taxi 5: Catherine asks, which video game characters would you expect to show up at Pride? (28:10) GamemasterAnthony Kratos) David Jaffe Giannis Antetokounmpo God of War (2018) Loki Freyja Baldr Bayonetta) Leon S. Kennedy Liza Minnelli Lisa Vanderpump Princess Peach Princess Daisy Waluigi Char Aznable Chris Redfield Sylvando Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Final Fantasy XV Noctis Lucis Caelum 6: What lines from or aspects of video games have permeated your real life? (34:39) Portal The Sims Shenmue Ryo Hazuki Dragon Age series Chant of Light Klingon Disaster Report Deltarune Super Mario series The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Audio Atrocities Dishonored Fable Batman: Arkham series Bruce Timm Paul Dini Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Resident Evil: Village Resident Evil 4 7: What is The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) of video games? (43:43) The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) The Mandalorian Andor Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Aliens: Colonial Marines Alien: Isolation Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Asteroids LIGHTNING ROUND: OC Remix (49:09) Recommendations and Outro (01:07:17): Frank: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Brandon: Vote for gov'nah if you're Californian, Sega-16's Mike Fischer interview, the first and second Abashiri Prison movies but not the third one Ash: Touch grass Lucy: Widow's Bay, lookingfor.game This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
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It's da Bat! With the recent release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, we are thrilled to welcome Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself, Shai Matheson, to the Access sofa! Chatting all about the latest LEGO title and becoming the Dark Knight, Shai shares his influences for the character and passion for the world of Batman.PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for gaming livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all your favourite games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Cog and Sov from the Iron Lords Podcast join Brad to discuss a variety of games, including Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Forza Horizon 6, Bubsy 4D, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:23:14 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight0:39:42 - Forza Horizon 60:51:51 - Bubsy 4D1:03:25 - Sort it Out/Keep it Up1:37:16 - Let's Be Friends1:38:21 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book1:49:31 - Echo Generation 21:56:01 - 007 Bloodstone/GoldenEye2:07:50 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We'll DM you a Steam code for Town To City if you support MinnMax at any tier before Monday, June 1st, 2026. The city-builder with overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam just went 1.0! Offer for brand new supporters only. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Janet Garcia, Jeff Marchiafava, and special guest (and former MinnMax cohort) Suriel Vazquez rave about 007 First Light from the developers of Hitman and explain why it's the best Bond game yet. Then Kyle Hilliard joins the show as we review Mina the Hollower from Yacht Club Games, debate how "Arkham" LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is, and throw up our hands in frustration about the Steam Deck price increases. Oh, and we also try to wrap our minds around Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/8VcAaoHjqy8 Join The Deepest Dive on 007 First Light, we're collecting comments on Patreon this Saturday. Stop after you do the hotel mission and return to the base. https://www.patreon.com/posts/get-ready-for-on-158676992 Follow Suriel Vazquez on Bluesky here - https://bsky.app/profile/suriel.bsky.social Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: STRAWBERRYFIELDS https://www.discoverpoco.com/ - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:05 - Get a Steam code for Town To City 00:04:24 - 007 First Light 00:36:36 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa 00:43:05 - Mina the Hollower 01:04:24 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 01:28:02 - Steam Deck price increases/game industry price increases 01:44:05 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 01:58:23 - Thanking iam8bit 02:00:23 - Community questions 02:50:01 - Get A Load Of This Suriel's GALOT - https://vivaldi.com/ Janet's GALOT - https://www.epilogue.co/product/gb-operator?srsltid=AfmBOoqvRb8a73RGlZc8rVCbsfsrz5CKHHGA6dVK6DiESaJY-yyihBzT Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6WUD8NHqLg JeffM's GALOT - https://noai.duckduckgo.com/ Community GALOT - https://www.kirksnotes.com/p/panic-at-the-mixtape Other links mentioned... Janet Garcia tries Tamagotchi for the first time - https://pentopixels.com/article/first-tamagotchi-in-2026-adult-review-experience Leo Vader's video on The Guide To People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbdkuvkukYA Sarah and Haley explore BitSummit in Japan - https://youtu.be/cr-Z-ckmpgI Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week the Gi crew talk Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight, Zero Parades, Ethos being bullied into playing Lies of P, Destiny 2 layoffs, Unreal Engine 6, Empulse, Assassin's Creed Hexe and more!
Jeff and Christian welcome Parris Lilly from Gamertag Radio back to the show this week to discuss the future of Bungie in light of Destiny 2 leaving active development, the massive slate of indie games at Six One Indie Showcase, and Wizards of the Coast no longer developing a single-player D&D game.The Playlist:Parris: Forza Horizon 6, MixtapeChristian: Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightJeff: Forza Horizon 6, Rune DiceParting Gifts!
We're back after a week off to talk about Bungie and the end of Destiny 2, why Mixtape deserves those 10s, the meta humor of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the Lovecraftian appeals of fishing in Dreadmoor, plus lots more! This week's music: The Black Queen - Thrown into the Dark
No 'GTA' trailer? No problem! Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman dissect five big games you can play today. While steering clear of spoilers, they explore how ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' expands on the Lego gaming formula and draws on decades of the Caped Crusader's past; whether ‘Forza Horizon 6' delivers on the hype surrounding the series' visit to Japan; why ‘Mixtape' touched a nerve in the gaming community; whether ‘Subnautica 2' demands a deep dive in early access; and whether ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' can restore the Switch 2's momentum after Nintendo announced a new price hike. Intro (0:00) ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' review (4:54) First thoughts on ‘Forza Horizon' (33:34) Reactions to ‘Mixtape' (1:01:23) ‘Subnautica' deep dive (1:25:05) ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' takes (1:33:09) Outro (1:43:16) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices