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In this episode I discuss the following: The latest patch with cosmetic (splits) improvements (best changes yet!). Datamines of the October (Halloween season) Zombies and Vampires & also early look at November season (Merlin & Knights?) The Thanos issue .. is he too OP at this point and what should YOU do if you passed on the card In a
This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap streamer and physical TCG enthusiast: Dekkster! The duo kicks things off by recapping their live, in-person podcast recording at PAX West, sharing their hopes for future conventions like PAX East and Unplugged. They also discuss the upcoming return of Draft Mode, pitching ideas for Augment re-rolls (inspired by Hades) and analyzing the shift to Sanctum scoring.Then, it's time for a massive OTA Balance Patch Review. Alex and Dekkster break down the brutal nerfs hitting Isca and Gambit, while questioning why Thanos (Fractured Frontier) managed to completely dodge the nerf hammer despite its massive play rate. They also brutally roast the new Klaw design, comparing the 5/10 card to "Walmart Sushi," and celebrate the exciting buffs breathing new life into Vulture, The Collector, and Majestic Wingbeat.Finally, they review the newest card releases:Rogue (Scion of Division): Is this 5/5 hand-disruption card a sleeper counter to Arishem and Thanos, or is it too slow to make an impact?Entropic Havoc: The hosts unite to give this 3/3 energy-thief a dismal 1-Star rating, calling it one of the worst and clunkiest tech cards ever printed.Join Alex Coccia and special guests Dekkster as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon, Paul "Moonpir" Smith, and Alexander "TheNimp" Jolly Running Time: 1:16:28 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream Archive: YouTube This week on That Video Game Podcast (TVGP) we chat about Dungeon Clawler, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Chapter 1, Isle of Reveries, and Fields of Mistria. Become a patron of TVGP for just a few dollars a month at E1M1's Patreon Page! Get two month early access to Critical Misses, uncensored outtakes, and much more for just $5/month!
La sintonía de Ciudad Abierta de Ritoque FM se llenó de risas espontáneas, complicidad y una alta dosis de humor con la visita remota del gran humorista nacional Rodrigo Villegas . Conectado desde la lluviosa localidad de Litueche en la Región de O'Higgins , el tres veces triunfador del Festival de Viña del Mar conversó de manera extendida con Francisco Marambio ("Marambito") en un diálogo donde la comedia se mezcló con desopilantes teorías cotidianas. El encuentro sirvió de marco retrospectivo para su presentación del pasado 29 de agosto en el Enjoy de Viña del Mar , un espectáculo titulado "Esto es para ustedes" que ya coronó con total éxito su paso por la Ciudad Jardín, pero que dejó una de las conversaciones más divertidas y comentadas de la temporada radial. El puntapié inicial de la charla lo dio Marambio al regalarle a Villegas un singular concepto: "el poder gordo" . Según el conductor, el hombre gordo no suele entrar a las relaciones por su estampa física, sino por su ternura, dulzura, simpatía y el uso estratégico del humor —una teoría que Rodrigo recibió entre risas, aceptando ser autodenominado como el "Thanos de los gordos" dentro de ese particular universo —. Bajo esta tónica, el comediante reflexionó sobre la necesidad de reírse de uno mismo en la comedia , advirtiendo que en el humor siempre debe existir una "víctima", pero que cuando es el propio artista quien asume ese rol en el escenario, la gente se identifica de inmediato sin sentirse ofendida . El momento cumbre y más delirante de la entrevista ocurrió cuando abordaron el tema de la salud y el peso . Villegas desclasificó de manera exclusiva un secreto literario que lo ayudó a bajar cinco kilos: el libro La Revolución de la Glucosa . El comediante explicó detalladamente que la clave no es dejar de comer, sino ordenar el plato consumiendo primero la fibra, luego la proteína y al final el carbohidrato , ya que la fibra genera una capa protectora en el intestino que frena la asimilación drástica de la azúcar . Sin embargo, la explicación técnica derivó en un divertido descontrol al aire cuando el humorista repitió entusiasmado que el método evita el "pico de glucosa" . Entre las carcajadas de Marambito —quien bromeó con que Rodrigo había dicho "dos veces pico al aire en Ritoque FM"—, el comediante decidió corregirse con rapidez y picardía para mantener el nivel profesional: "Estamos hablando de salud, hombre... lo voy a decir bien, un pene de glucosa" . Más allá de los secretos del metabolismo y el doble sentido , Villegas desmenuzó su meticulosa propuesta artística, la cual combina música, frecuencias sonoras y estímulos visuales en pantalla para provocar un viaje emotivo en los espectadores . Asimismo, expuso su firme filosofía sobre la interacción con el público: a diferencia de los formatos tradicionales que incomodan al espectador rompiendo la cuarta pared, Rodrigo prefiere tratar bien a su audiencia . "El chileno en general se incomoda... la gente compró su entrada para sentarse y disfrutar, y el que tiene que trabajar soy yo", remató con madurez escénica . Finalmente, el ex Blondon Boys adelantó que trabaja en el desarrollo de "Forjarte" , un método y curso de su autoría diseñado para enseñar técnicas de creación de material humorístico y su posterior puesta a prueba sobre los escenarios . ¿Quieres revivir las mejores anécdotas de Rodrigo Villegas, descubrir el verdadero orden de las comidas y reírte con el divertido momento del "pico de glucosa" en vivo? Te invitamos a hacer clic en el reproductor multimedia al final de esta nota para escuchar el podcast completo de esta imperdible conversación.
Jim Hill and Dan Graney sort through another packed week of Marvel news, from increasingly wild Avengers: Doomsday theories to the surprising changes coming with Avengers: Endgame Encore. They dig into rumors surrounding Spider-Man's symbiote suit, Doctor Doom, Wanda, Hawkeye, and Thanos before looking at Marvel's new Doomsday watch list and the debate over Endgame's revamped color grading. The conversation also turns to the troubling story behind Wonder Man's cancellation and an encouraging first look at Vision Quest, where Ultron, artificial intelligence, and questions of identity take center stage. HIGHLIGHTS • Avengers: Doomsday rumors include a possible symbiote suit for Tom Holland's Spider-Man and speculation over multiple versions of Doctor Doom. • A new Marvel Comics definition of "incursion" could change how fans interpret the Avengers' time heist in Endgame. • Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives September 25 with additional footage, Doomsday sneak peeks, and a noticeably more saturated color grade. • Marvel has released a 15-title Disney+ watch list designed to prepare viewers for Avengers: Doomsday. • New reporting sheds light on Wonder Man's cancellation and renews questions about Marvel's handling of several recent characters and projects. • Vision Quest showrunner Terry Matalas describes the series as a story about humanity's responsibility for the artificial intelligence it creates. • James Spader returns as Ultron, whose consciousness has apparently been trapped inside Vision's mind since Avengers: Age of Ultron. • Paul Bettany and the creative team explore Vision's identity, parenthood, and outsider status alongside Tommy Shepherd's own search for who he really is. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery - Facebook: /thehubbubbery - thehubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a Disney or Universal vacation can get complicated fast. The team at Be Our Guest Vacations can help with hotels, theme park tickets, dining reservations, and the many details that go into planning a Central Florida vacation, all at no additional cost to you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a very special guest Malcom Evans . He's a creator, actor, and writer. We talk anime, skits, being a creator and staying consistent. We also breakout a new a game , random teams. Can your team stop a robbery or beat a Thanos level threat?Ears: Not so scary Halloween partyFollow our guest on all platforms @m_da.ballaCheck out 21 Blackjack on Webtoons if you haven't had the chance. Leave a like, subscribe , and share!Follow the Podcast on Youtube, Tiktok, IG, and Twitter @bmorenerdyFollow your host @galaxygreg_ @theedivaxox.And remember to Be More Nerds!#mcu #devilmaycry
The Time Stone is mysteriously absent from several pieces of Avengers: Endgame Encore promotional art—and while that could mean absolutely nothing, it sent Marvel Maniac straight to the conspiracy board. What if Doctor Strange never gave Thanos the real Time Stone in Infinity War? What if the Ancient One recognized exactly what Strange had done when Bruce told her he willingly surrendered it—and used the same trick herself? Eric builds a theory around a possible Sorcerer Supreme “surrender protocol,” asks whether the Reality Stone and Thanos' other Infinity Stones could explain what really happened to Vision, and follows the idea all the way through three universe-altering Snaps. Could Thanos, Hulk, and Tony Stark have all used five genuine Infinity Stones and one magical counterfeit? And if nobody ever truly controlled Time, could there be consequences still waiting for us in Avengers: Doomsday? It's absolutely a theory. It could be completely wrong. But if Marvel wants us to watch Endgame again before Doomsday… maybe we should start asking why. ⭐ Enjoying Marvel Maniac? Follow the show so you never miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, leave an honest rating or review to help other Marvel fans discover the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-maniac-an-mcu-aftershow/id1549177829
Thanos ist da. Warum? Wissen wir auch nicht. Aber wenn schon jemand die Hälfte des Universums wegklicken will, dann soll er sich wenigstens vorher ein paar kritische Fragen gefallen lassen. Diese Folge startet also völlig vernünftig mit einem satirischen Interview mit dem wohl problematischsten Handschuhträger der Filmgeschichte. Danach wird es endlich ernst: Nachbarschaftsstreit, Mülltrennung und die ewige Frage, warum eine falsch entsorgte Joghurtverpackung offenbar mehr Konfliktpotenzial besitzt als sechs Infinity-Steine zusammen. Außerdem nehmen wir deutsche Comedians unter die Lupe – natürlich maximal objektiv, wissenschaftlich fundiert und überhaupt nicht beeinflusst von persönlichen Vorlieben, spontanen Abneigungen oder der Frage: „Findet das wirklich jemand lustig?“ Dann eskaliert es kreativ: Welche Filme und Serien brauchen dringend eine Videospieladaption? Wer wäre der Endboss? Wo versteckt man 47 komplett sinnlose Sammelobjekte? Und warum gibt es das alles noch nicht? Als Bonus veranstalten wir auch noch ein spontanes Turnier mit Werbefiguren, weil die Menschheit dringend wissen muss, wer im direkten Duell bestehen würde. Marketing trifft Mortal Kombat. Dazwischen gibt's Nachbarschaftsdrama, Alltagsbeobachtungen, persönliche Geschichten, wilde Abschweifungen und genügend Momente, in denen man merkt: Andere Menschen haben ihr Leben offenbar auch nur sehr begrenzt im Griff. Am Ende verabschieden wir uns mit neuen Ideen, fragwürdigen Zukunftsplänen und der beruhigenden Erkenntnis, dass man den Wahnsinn des Alltags nicht lösen muss. Es reicht völlig, ihn ausführlich zu kommentieren. Viel Spaß mit der Folge. Und keine Sorge: Während der Aufnahme wurden höchstens ein paar Meinungen ausgelöscht.
Hey everybody, after a long hiatus, Al Sedano is back, and he and I are continuing are spotlight on the Man-Wolf! The character begins a run in this title for a few issues, then transitions to another, but don't be dismayed, it's good stuff! So join us as we talk J. Jonah Jameson and his interesting habits, plus the rest of the supporting cast as well! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Al on social media @adamthanospod and @thatgiffenshow on BlueSky. He's on virtually every podcast app, just search Resurrections an Adam Warlock and Thanos podcast!Thanks for listening!
Episodio donde platicamos sobre la empresa top secret número uno compradora de glitter (brillitos), varias peleas y sus ganadores: Sub-Zero vs Iceman, Raiden vs Storm, Punisher vs Red Hood, los Avengers vs Brainiac, Thanos vs la Liga de la Justicia. Mala noticia para la tercera película de Mortal Kombat, Squid Game America queda cancelada por Netflix, reseña de Pari sobre la película La Muerte de Robin Hood, la experiencia de Wisto y Pari en stream de Twitch sobre los Backrooms en Roblox, la duda milenaria sobre Disney arruinando Star Wars, y terminamos con la experiencia de Wisto sobre la animación fanfic de Vader episodio 2!! Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com
En este capítulo continuamos explorando la vida del emperador Diocleciano, sus luchas de poder, su influencia y persecución contra el cristianismo. Reflexionaremos sobre el impacto de su liderazgo en el territorio que estaba bajo su mandato y las consecuencias históricas que quedaron en la humanidad.
“O vírus da peste dorme, mas nunca morre”, disse certa vez o filósofo argelino Albert Camus. Com esta metáfora, ele se referia à ascensão e queda do nazismo na Europa. E hoje nós dizemos: “A peste está mais acordada do que nunca”. Neste programa, conversamos sobre a fascismo presente em nossa sociedade.ParticipantesFlavia SaianiRafael LauroRafael TrindadeLinksTexto lidoOutros LinksFicha TécnicaCapa: Felipe FrancoEdição: Pedro JanczurAss. Produção: Bru AlmeidaTexto: Rafael Trindade e Flavia SaianiGosta do nosso programa?Contribua para que ele continue existindo, seja um assinante!Support the show
Tug has seen exactly zero Marvel movies, but somehow, he still managed to score 7 out of 10 on The Great Tug Marvel Movie Quiz. From Captain America and Thor to Thanos, the Hulk and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, Tug puts his questionable Marvel knowledge to the test. Can he prove that you don’t actually need to watch the movies to know the basics? Play along and see how many you can get right! Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App
Marvel finally put the MCU X-Men cast on stage at D23, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister might not even be the most interesting name on the list. Frank and Thomas break down the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the full X-Men lineup, the X-Men '97 season 2 finale, and the Lanterns premiere on HBO. The Doomsday conversation starts where most fan reactions did, with Robert Downey Jr.'s voice under the Doom mask, and moves into power scaling against Thor, the Reed and Victor history the trailer is quietly setting up, and which legacy characters are unlikely to survive December 18. From there it's the casting reveals: Christopher Abbott as a much younger Professor X, a Magneto without the Holocaust backstory, Inde Navarrette stepping into a role Lenore Zann has owned for three decades, and Maya Boyd going from Broadway to Storm with no screen credits at all. The back half turns critical. X-Men '97 season 2 lands an 8 out of 10 from both hosts, with a long argument about why the resurrection plotting undercut Nightcrawler's sacrifice and why the middle stretch never matched the Egypt episodes. Then it's full spoilers on Lanterns, including the ending, the Watchmen and True Detective fingerprints all over it, and predictions about the 2016 timeline and where Guy Gardner fits. 0:00 December 18 plans, Dune vs. Avengers Doomsday 2:20 Avengers Doomsday trailer, Doom's voice and power scaling 9:15 The MCU X-Men cast reveal from D23 22:50 Vision Quest first look and the case for bringing Ultron back 26:23 Star Wars Starfighter and the rest of the D23 slate 27:55 X-Men '97 season 2 finale review and grades 38:41 Lanterns series premiere, full spoilers 55:33 Weekly recommendations Key takeaways The Doomsday trailer sold Doom as a real successor to Thanos, largely on the strength of one shot stopping Stormbreaker and throwing Thor back. Marvel is casting the X-Men young on purpose. Magneto reportedly loses the Holocaust background entirely because of it, which Thomas calls pivotal enough to worry about. Inde Navarrette reads as an early, guarded Rogue rather than the fully powered version from the comics or X-Men '97, and the real question is how she sounds next to Lenore Zann's voice. Adam Driver as Mister Sinister lines up with the gene manipulation groundwork already laid in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. X-Men '97 season 2 gets an 8 from both hosts. The voice work, especially A.J. LoCascio's shift once Gambit takes back control, holds up even where the pacing does not. Lanterns plays like prestige HBO rather than DCU house style, and its best material is the pilot's first five minutes and the jailhouse interrogation, not the constructs. Quotes "How many times can you kill Patrick Stewart?" (Thomas, on the Doomsday casualty list) "This one felt like, oh, all hands on deck." (Thomas, on the Doomsday trailer) "The idea of resurrecting somebody needs to feel impossible to you." (Frank, on X-Men '97 season 2) "There's this cognitive dissonance for me with this season." (Thomas, on grading X-Men '97) "Both these men are living false perspectives of what it means to be a hero." (Frank, on Hal and John in Lanterns) All news covered on this episode comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com, including the full D23 announcement roundup and the footage that never got an official release. If this one was worth your commute, follow the show wherever you listen, leave a rating and a review, and send it to the friend who is still arguing that Adam Driver was wasted as Kylo Ren. Instagram and TikTok: @GeekFreaksPodcast Twitter: @GeekFreaksPod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Got a question, a counterargument, or a topic you want covered? Send it in. Who do you think dies first in Doomsday, and does Lanterns hold the landing after that ending? Questions and reactions get read on air.
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This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap streamer and physical TCG enthusiast: GreGor! The duo kicks things off by chatting about the booming physical card game scene, including Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, and the upcoming Cyberpunk TCG. Plus, they share some massive updates regarding The Snap Chat's live show at PAX West!Then, it's time for a huge OTA Balance Patch Review. Alex and GreGor break down the targeted nerf to Wilson Fisk (and why it barely moves the needle for his archetype). They also roast the baffling buffs to Drax and Groot, celebrate the impressive new stats on Hawkeye, and discuss why the Firehair buff might be exactly what the Destroy archetype needs right now.Next, they celebrate the off-meta genius of Zapgaze, who shockingly took home the Golden Gauntlet World Championship with a relatively inexpensive Cerebro deck featuring M'Baku!Finally, they review the newest releases:Red Wolf: Why this 2/1 scaler is drastically underperforming in the meta and failing to find a home outside of Thanos decks.Doctor Octopus: GreGor defends this Quick Draw resetting tech card, explaining why it's actually a sleeper hit for Silver Surfer and Thanos shells.Death (Fractured Frontier): Is this 5-Cost resurrect card completely dead on arrival? Alex and GreGor brainstorm wild combos using Weapon X, Killmonger, and Tombstone, but ultimately worry that it falls prey to Stardust and Cosmo far too easily.Join Alex Coccia and special guest GreGor as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
En este episodio abordaremos la historia de uno de los emperadores romanos más controvertidos de la historia, haremos una reflexión de su vida y su relación con el poder desde las coincidencias con el personaje de Thanos en las películas de Marvel. También exploramos cómo las decisiones imperiales de Diocleciano afectaron al cristianismo.
Only 10 away from the big 3-0-0! This week our very own Mark the Couch Guy finally makes his triumphant return (gout-knee, and all) as Tony and Mike dive into a genuinely unhinged round of hypotheticals: which kitchen appliance are you, who dies first in a horror movie, and what terrible tattoo does each of us deserve? Along the way: Tony breaks down his new "not-leadership" role at school (he swears), the guys debate whether Thanos or Magneto had the better argument, build out an entire criminal gun-running enterprise (Tony's the accountant, he doesn't know), argue about Ozempic and bone density, and reveal who's cracking first if the cops ever raid the podcast room. Also featuring: nail clipper trauma, nostalgic movie trios, and a professional case for why AI is going to end us all. Rate us five stars — or the gout is voodoo'd onto you. Buckle up for this one… you definitely need a seatbelt.Cheers!m&t
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Thanos says he “had to” sacrifice Gamora. Vader tells Luke it's too late to turn back. Professional poker player Paul Hoppe joins Matthew Fox to dig into the sunk cost fallacy, the bias that convinces us that because we've already paid a price, we have to keep paying it, and to test that idea against real poker hands as much as comic book ones.They trace “don't throw good money after bad” out of the casino and into relationships people stay in too long, then out further still, into the Pentagon Papers and a naval arms race that helped start World War One. Running through most of it is the same reason people won't budge: the fear of hearing “I told you so.” Is staying the course ever actually the right call? Paul and Matthew push back on their own thesis before they're done.Full show notes and resourcesGet Paul's book, “Friday Night Is My Monday Morning, Volume One” (40% off with code SHE400): ZenMadman.com**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one-year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.
It's Marvel Monday and reality itself is at stake! ABOUT DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS 2022 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Michael Waldron, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch Benedict Wong as Wong Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS The movie kicks off with a demon chasing a girl named America Chavez. A variant of Doctor Strange shows up searching for the Book of Vishanti. Doctor Strange is killed and America accidentally creates a portal to our Doctor Strange's universe. While at Christine's wedding, Strange sees a monster attack happening. So he goes and rescues this girl who he remembered from his dream. America explains that the beings are hunting her because she has the power to travel through the multiverse, but is unable to consciously control it. Doctor Strange goes to talk to Wanda about these demons but realizes that she is actually responsible for the attacks. She acquired the Darkhold and is now going full Scarlet Witch. Wanda believes that taking America's powers and traveling through the multiverse will allow her to reunite with Billy and Tommy, the kids she created. When Strange refuses to surrender America, Wanda shows up and starts killing sorcerers. Scared, America accidentally transports the two of them to another Earth. Wanda uses the Darkhold to "dreamwalk", taking control of her Earth-838 counterpart who lives a suburban life with her own Billy and Tommy. Doctor Strange and America are captured by this Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, Karl Mordo, and brought before the Illuminati, to help decide what to do with them. They explain that through reckless use of their universe's Darkhold in an attempt to defeat Thanos, Earth-838's Strange triggered a universe-destroying "incursion". After defeating Thanos, the Illuminati executed their Strange to prevent him from causing more harm. So they're finding it hard to trust our Doctor Strange. Wanda shows up and kills all the Illuminati except Mordo. Doctor Strange helps free America with the help of this Earth's Christine. The three of them go to find the Book of Vishanti, which holds the secret to free them of the Darkhold, but Wanda appears and destroys it. She then takes over America's mind and uses her powers to send Doctor Strange and Christine to a universe wasteland. Our Doctor Strange defeats the destroyed universe's Doctor Strange, who has been corrupted by his Darkhold, and then uses that Darkhold to dreamwalk. With Wong's help, Doctor Strange saves America from Wanda and encourages her to use her abilities. America goes to find Wanda where she sees Wanda's kids crying for their real mom. Realizing she goofed, Wanda gives up and uses her powers to bring down all copies of the Darkhold throughout the multiverse and sacrifices herself in the process. Everyone returns to their own universes except America who stays to train with Doctor Strange who now has a third eye. We then see Doctor Strange be approached by a mystery person who warns that his actions have triggered an incursion that he must help repair and he follows her into that universe. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Alex is joined by the king of the off-meta and Marvel Snap content creator: Bynx! The duo kicks things off with another massive reminder—The Snap Chat is hosting a live, in-person show at PAX West in Seattle on Friday, September 4th at 3:00 PM!After the announcements, Alex and Bynx dive deep into the brand-new "Fractured Frontier" meta. They discuss why the game feels incredibly open following the Mother Askani nerfs, and debate whether the massive 36% play rate of Thanos (Fractured Frontier) is healthy for the game (spoiler: they both agree he might be the most fun card Second Dinner has ever designed).Next, it's time for a massive batch of new card reviews:Thanos (Fractured Frontier): A unanimous 5-star rating. The hosts break down the insane skill expression, the power of Quick Draw triggers, and the incredible synergy with the newly buffed 3/6 Crystal.Jane Foster (Fractured Frontier): A powerhouse 3-Drop with a massive ceiling (3/12), but Binks vents about the frustrating RNG of her targeted buffs.Psylocke (Fractured Frontier): Why this high-ceiling cost-reducer is currently being jammed into the wrong decks, and how she could revolutionize Ramp and Combo archetypes.Red Wolf: Is this new 2/1 scaler the next Chamber? Alex and Bynx break down his incredible synergy with traditional Thanos shells and predict a potential rework for Mad Thinker.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Bynx as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
On the latest Countdown to Doomsday, Adam revisits Avengers: Infinity War and examines how Marvel introduced an enormous cast, preserved the individual voices of franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor and Black Panther, and made Thanos the central character holding the entire crossover together.Plus, did the MCU do enough to justify Peter Quill's disastrous reaction to Gamora's death, and what does “we don't trade lives” actually mean when the fate of half the universe is at stake?
Generative AI tools are rapidly evolving, filling social-media platforms with so-called AI slop—from Iranian-produced Lego videos to digitally manipulated campaign imagery in the U.S. In this second installment of Tech News Briefing's three-part series, "AI and the Blurring of Reality," WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explores how this technology is turbocharging deepfakes and shaping politics. Further Listening: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matt and Michael mark eight years of the podcast with a question someone recently asked Michael. Does the devil exist? What follows is a winding conversation through evil, morality, materialism, and the logic of the cross. They explore why Western culture has lost touch with the concept of evil, how political contradictions reveal our moral confusion, and why the devil's greatest trick might be making himself disappear from the conversation entirely. Drawing on prison interviews, biblical texts, Solzhenitsyn, Scott Peck, and even Thanos, they land on a surprising conclusion. The devil is real, but he's not who we think he is. He's the spirit of self-justification, the voice that says "I am enough." And we all hear it. Cheers y'all
Buckle up, folks, because part two of "A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris" is a wild ride! In this episode, our eclectic crew—comprised of Merida from "Brave," Beorn from "The Hobbit," Blastoise from Pokémon, the kaiju Mothra, and Nehemiah from the Hebrew Scriptures—teams up with Basil from "The Great Mouse Detective" to clear Remy of the murder rap he's been framed for. As they navigate the bustling streets of Paris, the gang uncovers a web of deception that leads them straight into a showdown with some seriously shady characters, including a not-so-charming South Park version of Mickey Mouse and a host of animated villains. With clever strategy and a sprinkle of chaos, the team must prove Remy's innocence before it's too late. So grab your dice, and let's dive into this exhilarating adventure filled with friendship, food, and, of course, a dash of danger! In this captivating continuation of A Mouse Entrapment in Paris, the Geeks on a Roll team delves deeper into a riveting narrative filled with animated nostalgia and light-hearted humor. The stakes are high as Remy faces severe accusations, and the team must unravel a web of deceit while exploring the charming yet perilous landscape of Paris. The cleverly crafted dialogue and relaxed tone invite listeners to join in on the adventure, as each character brings their flair to the investigation. The episode expertly balances humor and tension, showcasing dynamic interactions between animated icons and the team members. As they gather clues and encounter bizarre adversaries, the camaraderie among the characters shines, highlighting the themes of loyalty and courage. The episode wraps up with an unexpected twist, leaving fans eager for the next installment of this delightful animated escapade. Through clever storytelling and engaging character development, this episode captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of the chase in a fantastical setting.Takeaways:In this exciting episode of 'A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris', our eclectic characters tackle a murder mystery involving Remy, while blending the charm of animated classics with the thrill of tabletop role-playing.The players' unique character choices, from Merida to Blastoise, add a layer of creativity and humor, showcasing how diverse personalities can come together for a common goal.As the investigation unfolds, the group discovers clues that lead them deeper into a web of deception, highlighting the importance of teamwork and friendship in overcoming challenges.The unexpected appearance of iconic villains like Darth Vader and Thanos creates a delightful chaos, reminding listeners that even in dire situations, humor and camaraderie shine through..Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website:https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of our Geeks on a Roll series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ce33764f-91e5-4e06-9b52-15f678b02006.Listen to more of our episodes on Middle Earth:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7.Don't miss any of our gaming episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/409f2d81-9857-4426-b1f0-d8a02e58b150.Check out all of our Disney episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/09b1c796-b409-4cfe-bbd0-8b7a8032f846.Check out other episodes with Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Check out other episodes with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Listen to other episodes with great guests like Mike:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:Check out our Fourthwall site for quite literally everything to do with our show!All SG merch, extra content, our youtube page, SG memberships, tips / donations, etc. can all be found at this one convenient spot!SG on FourthwallJoin our Facebook group and Discord ServerFind our Facebook group, "Priests to the Geeks", then join our Discord server with this link to continue on the conversation with us!DiscordThe Anazao Podcast NetworkBe sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more!Anazao Podcast NetworkFollow us on Instagram and BlueSky to keep up to date!Follow our show on our socials to keep up to date and get some exclusive content and fun memes!Systematic GeekologyOur show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.
Episodio donde platicamos sobre bebidas alcohólicas, Sony trabaja en nueva tecnología que reduce el peso de la memoria de 100 Gb a 100 Mb, cómo sería vivir en altamar y por qué a Pari no le gustaría, Wisto agradece a la Wandita por su apoyo en conseguir otro PS5 para su Twitch, se definió que el juego Jotunnslayer es un Bullet Hell parecido a Vampire Survivors, Apocalipsis vs Thanos, harán remake de la pelicula The Thomas Crown Affair con Michael B. Jordan como protagonista, y damos nuestras opiniones sobre la futura película de Deathstroke vs Bane. Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts co-hosts welcome special guest Dan Goldman (founder - Kinjin Story Lab, writer/illustrator - Eisner-nominated Red Light Properties: Unfinished Business) and Christof Bogacs (writer - Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius, Earth of Chris Cleevy) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the highlights of SDCC 2026, the new documentary spotlighting comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz, and the MCU debate over Doctor Doom and Thanos.
Evan Lawrence, singer of Johnny Baseball, joins Parking Lot Hands for an expansive conversation about Salt Lake City and Ogden hardcore, melodic punk, songwriting, scene history, and the future of one of Utah's most exciting hardcore-rooted pop-punk bands.Evan begins with his introduction to live music: seeing The Acacia Strain and Impending Doom, discovering local hardcore through One Clean Life at Mojo's, and watching a new generation of Ogden bands establish itself within the Salt Lake scene. He reflects on learning drums, playing in early metalcore bands, and starting Johnny Baseball with friends in the early 2010s. The side project played early shows with Citizen and Turnover before disappearing as its members left for college, careers, and adult life. Years later, Evan revived the name with a clearer sense of purpose.The conversation explores the difference between a pop-punk band and a pop-punk band that comes from hardcore. Evan discusses New Found Glory, Saves the Day, Lifetime, The Movielife, Title Fight, and Polar Bear Club, along with the ethics and community connecting those bands to hardcore even when their sound crosses genre lines. He explains how Johnny Baseball evolved from melancholic early material into the fast, melodic, riff-heavy band it is today—and learned to balance giant hooks with unmistakable hardcore DNA.Evan opens up about his creative process, from improvising melodies as a kid to filling his phone with voice memos whenever inspiration appears. He talks about writing honest, relatable lyrics and using Johnny Baseball as an outlet for frustration, bitterness, humor, and hope. That includes a closer look at “Good Dudes Back Hard,” confronting abuse and harmful behavior within music communities, and why authenticity matters more than adopting the aesthetics of a scene.The episode gets inside Johnny Baseball's recording process and the influence of drummer, musician, and Grotto Audio producer Nic Kartchner. Evan explains why intentionality is essential in the studio, whether a band arrives with a finished song or an idea still searching for its defining moments. He shares practical advice for young bands and reflects on the value of honest collaboration with a producer who can capture emotion and personality.Johnny Baseball's live shows are an experience of their own. Evan talks about the band's 2023 return, the humor and spontaneity behind its performances, and its very real budget for hundreds of inflatable baseball bats. He discusses playing mixed bills, creating a space where people can have fun without abandoning substance, and building momentum through consistent releases, touring, and long-term goals.From there, the conversation widens into a celebration of hardcore across generations. Evan makes the case for a youth crew renaissance, more fast punk, more circle pits, and renewed hope alongside hardcore's necessary anger. He recommends Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, New Brigade, Time Heist, The Rival Mob, and Anklebiter, while explaining what the current Salt Lake scene gets right and why a thriving local community should never be taken for granted.There is plenty of deep-cut music talk, too: Snapcase's Progression Through Unlearning, Victory Records mail-order catalogs, early sets from Title Fight and Citizen, and favorite album artwork from Converge, Coalesce, Ink & Dagger, Judge, and Seven Angels Seven Plagues. Evan also looks ahead to Johnny Baseball's next chapter: bigger hooks, a bigger sound, faster songs, heavier hardcore elements, more touring, and a stronger version of everything that already makes the band distinct.Plus, the episode answers the truly important questions: Which Salt Lake bands could Evan front after a hypothetical Thanos snap? Could Johnny Baseball win a local-band baseball tournament? How competitive can Mario Kart become on tour? And if the rulebook does not explicitly prohibit bunting off a tee, is it really cheating?
From S-Tier masterpieces to movies that deserve the Thanos snap, Justin and I sit down with TierMaker to rank every single Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Grab your popcorn and prepare for some serious superhero debate—did your favorite make the cut, or did it get snapped? - Please send your emails to heresjohnnypodcast@gmail.com - To join our community, feel free to join our discord! (https://discord.gg/htr6kRB) - Check out our past reviews and lists on our show website at https://www.heresjohnnypodcast.com/ - If you are able, you can support us on Patreon (patreon.com/heresjohnnypodcast)
In this episode of Sketching Up, Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta break down the biggest trailers, announcements, and surprises from San Diego Comic-Con 2026.Matt shares his excitement for the new Lanterns trailer, including Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Sinestro, and the arrival of the Manhunters. Chris and Matt discuss why the buddy-cop structure could help Lanterns stand apart from traditional superhero projects and whether DC is finally building a stronger, more focused cinematic universe.They also dive into the upcoming Clayface movie, its psychological-horror direction, connections to Batman: The Animated Series, and why superhero projects may need to embrace different genres to overcome audience fatigue.On the Marvel side, Chris and Matt debate the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, Doctor Doom's limited screen time, the return of familiar heroes, and whether Marvel revealed too much—or not nearly enough. They compare Doom's introduction to Thanos' buildup before Infinity War and discuss why Marvel's next crossover needs to restore confidence in the MCU.The episode also covers the reported Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider project, Marvel's continued trouble developing Blade, the new direction for Black Panther 3, and whether T'Challa should have been recast following Chadwick Boseman's passing.Finally, the episode concludes with excitement over Scott Pilgrim X: Dawn of Metal, the newly announced continuation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's iconic series, and what Chris and Matt hope to see from Scott Pilgrim's next chapter.If you enjoy conversations about Comic-Con, DC Studios, Marvel Studios, Avengers: Doomsday, Green Lantern, Clayface, Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Scott Pilgrim, superhero movies, comics, and pop culture, this episode is for you.Follow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Chris SchnabelEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters00:08 Introduction & Comic-Con Week Begins03:00 Mad Props, History Helms & Podcast Updates06:15 San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Reactions06:57 Lanterns Trailer, John Stewart & the Manhunters13:17 Clayface, Superhero Horror & the Future of DC18:33 Can the Next Superman Movie Keep DC's Momentum?23:08 Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Debate32:02 Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider & Marvel's Blade Problem39:10 Black Panther 3, T'Challa & Recasting Debate42:52 Scott Pilgrim X: Dawn of Metal46:06 Final Thoughts & Outro
Support #Millennial! Visit Patreon.com/millennial to get exclusive bonus episodes, live stream access, and more! Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Follow the show in your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! This week we're doing our annual SDCC download, and there is a lot to unpack. We start with Avengers: Doomsday, because obviously, and get into the very Dr. Doom-heavy footage from Hall H. From there we hop to Disney+'s Percy Jackson, which just dropped a season 3 teaser and a release date (November 20!) that has book readers buzzing about how accurate this season might actually be. Then we talking about Mike Flanagan's Carrie reboot — yes, with cell phones, yes, we have thoughts — landing on Prime October 7, plus Matthew Lillard's casting as the principal, which, honestly, correct choice. And because no Comic-Con recap is complete without a little discourse, we get into Kevin Feige comparing the Doctor Doom buildup to Thanos and why fans are very much not here for it. Rounding things out, we've got Spaceballs news (Rick Moranis showed UP, people), a surprisingly moving story about how fan campaigning got Coyote vs. Acme un-shelved and into actual theaters, and just an overall reminder that this fandom stuff still means something to people. We close things out with recs: Laura's hydrating her face with the Elf Holy Hydration moisturizer, Eric's deep in Star Trek mode with the Improvised Star Trek podcast (start on episode 85, "The Search for Sock"), and Pam wants you to buy local produce when you can to avoid the current explosive diarrhea outbreak sweeping the nation. And in this week's installment of After Dark... the girls haven't had a chance to catch up on life things in a while! So listen in as we fill each other in on all the updates, family drama, and life happenings of recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Alex is joined by content creator and recent Spider Showdown caster: Rez Snapper! The duo kicks things off by recapping Rez Snapper's experience casting the massive community tournament, breaking down the off-meta Move/Hulkling deck that took home the championship. Alex also shares his chaotic experience attending San Diego Comic-Con with his family, reacting to the massive Marvel Studios announcements (including Avengers: Doomsday) and Rez Snapper's hilarious strategy for avoiding movie spoilers.Next, they tackle the current state of Marvel Snap's game modes. They celebrate the new Hyper Cube Rush event for making the brutal 90-100 ranked grind far more palatable, but pull no punches when discussing the current state of Grand Arena. Alex and Rez Snapper vent about the frustrating dominance of Custom Dr. Doom decks ruining the mode and the baffling oversights in the pre-made deck selections.Finally, it's time for new card reviews! Alex and Rez Snapper break down the latest releases:Spidey-Sense: Why this 5-Cost Skill feels completely underwhelming and struggles to find synergy within the Move archetype.Scorpion (Brand New Day): A 6/8 Ongoing that doubles power reductions! They discuss its potential with Man-Thing and Anti-Venom, and how it's currently battling an army of cheap Luke Cages.The Sinister Six: The ultimate deck-building puzzle! A 6/12 that merges the first six characters you draw. The hosts brainstorm wild combos using Fastball Special, Adamantium Infusion, Quicksilver, and Thanos to try and crack the code of this perplexing new archetype.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Rez Snapper as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
Your team is tired. Not because they're working hard — it's because nothing finishes. Projects linger. Code stays half-baked. Strategy documents gather dust. Trust frays. And the worst part? Nobody can name what's actually wrong. Because the real problem isn't the work itself. It's that half of it never ships. It just sits there, unfinished, invisible, draining energy from everyone who touches it. Efficiency isn't about doing more. It's about finishing what matters. Team happiness isn't a perk you add on — it's what happens when people see their work actually ship, when they're focused on one thing instead of scattered across ten, when they know their contribution landed. The resistance you're sensing isn't that your team doesn't want to move fast. It's that they can't see progress. Because progress isn't a milestone. It's evidence of successful, ongoing delivery. What creates capacity while making progress are small, iterative cycles so that goals remain relevant in disruptive environments. Making work visible can transform your organization's internal strengths into real competitive advantage. In this episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, Jess Dewell talks with Thanos Diacakis, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Cosmic Teacups, about why the teams moving fastest aren't the ones chasing arbitrary milestones — they're the ones who learned to name what's unfinished and architect a resilient delivery system. In this episode, you'll discover: Why humility and questioning assumptions is foundational to progress. The power of constructive conflict in establishing shared language and driving innovation. Why premature standardization hinders innovation and adaptation. The critical importance of finishing work before moving to something new. How prioritizing completion and minimizing context switching improves efficiency and team happiness. The value of limiting focus to what truly matters most. Why naming discomfort directly enables honest problem-solving. The teams that scale fastest aren't the ones with the best plans. They're the ones who can see where work actually gets stuck and aren't afraid to name it. They've learned that conflict isn't dysfunction — it's how you surface what teams actually need. They've discovered that when people finish work and see it shipped, everything changes. Efficiency goes up. Happiness goes up. Energy returns because there's forward momentum. Thanos has spent years on the frontlines where this plays out every single day. He's seen what happens when leaders try to do everything themselves and what shifts when they instead create space for teams to own completion. He's watched rigid plans crumble and resilient delivery systems take their place. The lesson: stop chasing arbitrary milestones. Start shipping real work. If your team is stuck in half-finished mode, if you're wondering why efficiency initiatives aren't creating happiness, if momentum has stalled and you're unsure whether the problem is strategy or delivery, or if you're ready to move from managing chaos to architecting a system that lets teams actually finish what matters, this conversation will reorient what's possible. -------------------- If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.
The Apes are absolutely Crushing on Patreon right now, make sure to go check the boys out over there for another 2 bonus episodes per week!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back Ape Army member and Draft Dodgers alike. With the new Spider-Man movie coming out soon this week Tristan and Daniel got one for all of the nerds out there that get really into Marvel movies and comic books. We are doing a Heroes vs. Villains in a head to head bracket wars. During the episode you might see the boys reading comments and those are coming directly from the Ape Army watching LIVE on Patreon. (Could be fun take a look) Make sure to leave and comment and sub if you haven't already while you watchalong. The bracket goes through all of your favorites Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, and anything else you can cook up. Tristan even shoehorned Moon Knight into this list for some reason, it didn't end well but he got in. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE WINNER LEAVE A COMMENT AND THE REASON WHY!! Chapters: 0:00 Patreon Plugs 1:12 Opening Riffs 7:20 Moon Knight vs. Spider-Man 17:17 Iron Man vs. Deadpool 24:27 Captain American vs. The Punisher 29:14 Hulk vs. Wolverine 35:33 Spider-Man vs. Deadpool 37:55 Captain America vs. Hulk 43:09 Dr. Doom vs. Loki 50:08 Thanos vs. Venom 51:41 Magneto vs. Ultron 54:16 Green Goblin vs. Kingpin 57:50 Green Goblin vs. Magneto 58:30 Dr. Doom vs. Magneto 1:00:43 Spider-Man vs Captain America 1:02:01 Final Showdown: Spider-Man vs Magneto 1:04:23 Patreon Names. SOCIALS: Tristan Bowling https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en The Modern Apes IG https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's celebrate/commemorate America's independence with an amazing new double book, DECLARATION ILLUSTRATED / EMANCIPATION ILLUSTRATED (Drawn & Quarterly). R. Sikoryak rejoins the show to talk about adapting foundational American documents (verbatim!) with a mind-blowing array of comic art parodies, ranging from the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers to Jump Start to Check, Please! to Thanos! We talk about how this project spun out of his CONSTITUTION ILLUSTRATED in 2020, why he decided to include the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address alongside the Declaration of Independence, how he gave himself some pretty strict rules about which artists and characters he could and couldn't use, including not re-using artists he used in his Constitution (which meant employing 200 different artists' styles over the course of these books), and his goal of trying to bring the whole history of American comics into these books. We get into what it's all taught him about America, the ways these documents show how America changed, why he doesn't take offense at being a called a rip-off artist, and why he conceives of these books like a quilt. We also discuss whether he's more sensitive about parodying art by living artists or dead ones, why he wants to get back to comics-parody adaptations of classic books and plays, the ways that access to comprehensive digital comics archives is both good and bad for his work, the artists he wishes could have included in these books, why he brought in many African-American artists and characters in the Emancipation portion of the book, but still found room for Barney Google & Snuffy Smith, the page that almost broke him (okay, it was his Emil Ferris parody), his series of 8-page comics stories for Tom Hanks' first novel (!), and a lot more. Follow Bob on Instagram and Bluesky • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Stripe, Patreon, or Paypal, and subscribe to our e-newsletter
Marvel has been teasing a Nova project for nearly a decade, and it is finally moving. In this Geek Freaks Headlines update, Frank breaks down the Deadline report that Michael Waldron, the writer behind Loki season one, is developing a Nova feature film and possibly directing it. Frank gives a quick explainer on who Nova is, from Richard Rider's Green Lantern-style origin as a regular kid from Long Island to the younger Sam Alexander legacy version. He also lays out why Nova is the perfect key to restarting the cosmic side of the MCU now that Guardians of the Galaxy has wrapped, how Thanos destroying Xandar off screen in Infinity War already set up the origin story, and why the Annihilation storyline could anchor a future Marvel phase. Plus, the Glen Powell fan casting conversation, and an important reality check: this is early development, and nothing is greenlit yet.Timestamps:0:00 Nova movie in early development with Michael Waldron0:16 Who is Nova? Richard Rider explained0:39 Annihilation and the future of the cosmic MCU0:52 Xandar's destruction and the Sam Alexander option1:06 Glen Powell casting talk1:24 Early development reality check and listener questionKey Takeaways:A Nova movie is in early development at Marvel, per Deadline, with Loki season one creator Michael Waldron writing and possibly directingNova is a space cop from the Nova Corps, already seen in Guardians of the GalaxyRichard Rider, the most famous Nova, is a regular kid from Long Island handed powers by a dying alienThanos destroyed Xandar off screen in Infinity War, which sets up a natural MCU origin story with wandering Nova Corps remnantsThe Annihilation storyline could be a major future phase for the MCU, and Nova is central to itMarvel could alternatively go with Sam Alexander, the younger legacy Nova, as a new Spider-Man style characterNothing is greenlit yet; a writer was hired to develop the pitchMemorable Quotes:"Guardians of the Galaxy is kind of done right now. Nova is how you restart it.""This is very much a guy was hired to write the pitch. Nothing's greenlit yet. But let's all get our hopes up anyways.""Glen Powell is the easiest slam dunk on this."Call to Action:Enjoying Geek Freaks Headlines? Subscribe so you never miss a story, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with a fellow Marvel fan using #Marvel and #Nova.Get all our news and full coverage at GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Follow Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastGot Questions?Who do you want cast as Nova? Is it Glen Powell, or do you have a better pick? Send us your answers and questions on social or through GeekFreaksPodcast.com and we might feature them in a future episode.Apple Podcast Tags:Nova, Marvel, MCU, Nova movie, Michael Waldron, Richard Rider, Sam Alexander, Nova Corps, Xandar, Annihilation, Glen Powell, Marvel Studios, Loki, Guardians of the Galaxy, Kevin Feige, Marvel news, comic book movies, superhero movies, geek news, pop culture news, Geek Freaks Headlines, entertainment news, Marvel cosmic, Thanos, Infinity War
Hey there all you revenants, my buddy Al Sedano is back, and we've got a film to discuss! It's the second installment of the Blind Dead series, and as you know, I'm covering all four films this month. This entry into the series is pretty strong, but does it hold up vs the other films? Tune in to find out our thoughts! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Al on social media @adamthanospod and @thatgiffenshow on BlueSky. He's on virtually every podcast app, just search Resurrections an Adam Warlock and Thanos podcast!Thanks for listening!
Send us Fan MailFlash and the gang face off against the glorious villain Ming the Merciless (who could easily take Thanos's lunch money). There's ridiculous special effects, very short Hawk-Men shorts, and a Queen soundtrack that will crush your face. We promise this will be the best 52 min, 28 sec of your day.
It's Marvel Monday and Spider-Man is going on vacation! ABOUT SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Peter Parker decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 2019 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Director: Jon Watts Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Stan Lee Cast: Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury Jake Gyllenhaal as Quentin Beck/Mysterio Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan Zendaya as MJ Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS We're in Mexico and Nick Fury and Maria Hill are investigating reports of a mysterious storm caused by the Earth Elemental. They are rescued by a super-powered fella named Quentin Beck, who destroys the creature. Nick Fury is impressed. Back in New York, the school year at Peter's school has restarted after those erased by Thanos returned five years later. So things are a bit wacky there. Still grieving the death of his mentor, Tony Stark, Peter Parker joins his classmates on a two-week trip across Europe, hoping to tell MJ how he feels about her. Happy tells Peter that Nick Fury is trying to reach him, but Peter ignores the call. He needs a vacay. The trip's first stop in Venice, Italy, and it doesn't go great. A water monster begins to attack the city. Peter secretly helps protect his classmates while our new friend Howard Beck, aka Mysterio, arrives and defeats the monster. Afterward, Fury shows up to meet Peter and gives him something that Tony wanted to give him - advanced E.D.I.T.H. glasses. Let's jsut say they're very powerful. Peter declines Fury's request to join the mission and returns to his classmates, but Fury quietly reroutes the school trip to Prague where, uh oh, the Fire monster attacks. Peter fights alongside Mysterio. Afterwords, Peter and Beck are hanging out and Peter gives Beck E.D.I.T.H. glasses, convinced the world needs a hero like Mysterio more then him. Once Peter leaves, Beck reveals the truth. The monsters were never real but elaborate holographic illusions created with advanced projection technology by a team of hurt former Stark Industries employees. Fired years earlier for his unstable behavior, Beck orchestrated the attacks to portray himself as the world's newest superhero. With control of E.D.I.T.H. and its drone arsenal, he plans to create even larger illusions and cement his status as an Avenger-level protector. After MJ reveals that she knows Peter is Spider-Man, she shows him a damaged projector she recovered from the Prague battle, leading them to realize that Beck is a bad guy. Peter rushes to Berlin to warn Fury, but Beck traps him in a series of illusions. Peter survives the attack and wakes up in the Netherlands, where he contacts Happy Hogan. Happy flies him to London, where Beck is staging his big illusion. Beck also plans to eliminate Peter's classmates, fearing they could expose his fraud. Peter battles through Beck and is able to use his his Spider-Sense to defeat him. He get the E.D.I.T.H. Back and defeats Beck. , Peter and MJ meet back up and kissss! They get to New York and starts dating which means flying through the streets together. BUT, uh HOH, TheDailyBugle has some breaking news - Beck has sent a video thet frames Spider-Man for Beck's death and the London drone attack before revealing Peter Parker's secret identity to the entire world. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Alex is joined by a 12-time Rank 1 finishing powerhouse and true Move-deck specialist: Sizer! The duo kicks things off with high-level advice on how to climb the Marvel Snap ladder, detailing the "losing one is losing none" retreat philosophy and the tactical advantages of mastering complex Move archetypes.After reviewing last season's meta standouts (Venus, Jeff the Baby Dolphin, and the recently buffed Jubilee), it is time for a massive New Season Preview! Alex and Sizer break down the upcoming "Brand New Day" releases:Spider-Man (Brand New Day): Is this 1/2 Season Pass card the ultimate power creep over Nightcrawler? Alex gives it 4.5 stars for its incredible versatility.Mary Jane: The Super Premium card that acts as a Venus for Move decks. The hosts discuss insane point potentials when paired with Heimdall and Hellion.Aunt May: A niche 2/3 enabler that could bring Vision and Move Bounce back into the top tiers of the meta.Tarantula: Sizer is terrified of this scaling 2/2 threat in Supergiant shells, while Alex worries it's too weak to play on curve.Boomerang: The ultimate new toy for Bounce players. They break down the filthy combos with Beast, Toxin, and Frigga.Scorpion (Brand New Day): A 6-Cost Affliction closer that doubles negative power. Perfect for Man-Thing and Anti-Venom!Sinister Six: A 6/12 that merges with "evil" cards. The hosts brainstorm how to build around this totally unique, perplexing mechanic using Thanos.Tombstone, Spider-Sense, & J. Jonah Jameson: Evaluating Series 4 Destroy tools, clunky Move skills, and whether ruder emotes are worth a deck slot.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Sizer as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
It's Marvel Monday and the Avengers face their ultimate challenge! ABOUT AVENGERS: ENDGAME After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2019 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF AVENGERS: ENDGAME Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Stan Lee Cast: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk Chris Hemsworth as Thor Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Karen Gillan as Nebula Zoe Saldaña as Gamora Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS The movie kicks off by showing us what Hawkeye was doing during Infinity War: teaching his daughter to shoot bow and arrows. Suddenly, his wife and kids turn to dust and he has no idea why. 23 days later, Tony Stark & Nebula are stuck in space together. She's helping him heal. They're about to run out of oxygen when Captain Marvel shows up to save them. She brings them back to Earth where they're reunited with Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Rhodey & Rocket. The happy reunion doesn't last long. Tony does one of his famous freak outs, saying things he will most certainly regret. Captain Marvel gets the rundown & decides she's going to go kill Thanos herself. Everyone is like this witch shows up out of nowhere and now wants to be the hero, but Thor likes her and says we should go. So they track Thanos down. He's like oh hi. I destroyed the stones. My bad. So Thor cuts his head off. Fast forward 5 years and Scott randomly pops out of the quantum realm machine, very confused. So he goes to talk to the Avengers about his experience. He tells Cap & Natasha about how for him, the 5 years was only 5 minutes. Maybe there's some way to use the quantum realm to go back in time and stop Thanos. Only one guy is smart enough to help - Tony. But now Tony has a daughter & he's not interested in helping. But Tony can't forget about it. He pokes around and figures out how it could work. Scott, Cap, and Natasha turn to the next smartest guy they know - Bruce. He agrees to help and they do some experiments but nothing overly helpful. Tony shows up with a time traveling device and says it's time to get the band back together. They do some testing and find out they can go to the past and bring something back without changing anything. So they have a plan - team up and go get the stones and bring them to the present which would prevent Thanos from being able to do his thing. Banner, Lang, Rogers, and Stark travel back to New York during Loki's 2012 invasion. At the Sanctum Sanctorum, Banner persuades the Ancient One to hand over the Time Stone by promising that all of the Infinity Stones will eventually be returned to their rightful places in time. Plus, Doctor Strange gave it up willingly in his time which is good enough for the Ancient One. Meanwhile, at Stark Tower, Rogers successfully recovers the Mind Stone from Hydra agents posing as S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives. However, Stark and Lang's plan to steal the Space Stone goes wrong, allowing Loki to escape with it. To recover from the setback, Rogers and Stark travel further back to 1970, where Stark obtains an earlier version of the Space Stone and unexpectedly gets the chance to speak with his father. Rogers steals additional Pym Particles needed for their return trip and catches a glimpse of his lost love, Peggy Carter. Meanwhile, Thor and Rocket journey to Asgard in 2013. Rocket extracts the Reality Stone from Jane Foster, while Thor reunites with his mother, Frigga, who snaps him out of his funk and gets his swag and his hammer back. In 2014, Nebula and Rhodey travel to Morag and secure the Power Stone before Peter Quill can retrieve it. Hawkeye and Black Widow head to Vormir, where Red Skull explains that the Soul Stone can only be obtained through the sacrifice of someone you love. Romanoff gives her life so Barton can claim the Stone. As Rhodes and Nebula prepare to return to the present, Nebula's cybernetic implants connect with those of her past self. This allows the 2014 version of Thanos to learn about his future defeat and the Avengers' plan to reverse it. Thanos captures Nebula and sends her 2014 counterpart into the future to infiltrate the Avengers and pave the way for his arrival. So they all return back in the present with the stones, sans Natasha. They put the stones on an iron glove and Bruce agrees that he's probably the best dude for the job. He snaps and immediately collapses. Hawkeye immediately gets a phone call from his wife. It worked!!! But the happiness doesn't last long because 2014 Gamora used the Time Machine to get 2014 Thanos to show up and shoot the Avengers compound up big time. He's like thanks for getting all of the stones together for me. It's giant fight time, folks. And it's not looking great for the Avengers despite the fact that Thor's hammer saw Cap as worthy enough to use it. But just when it's looking bleak, Doctor Strange returns by opening portals for the rest of the Avengers to show up and join the battle. Avengers assemble and IT'S AWESOME! It's a tough battle and Scott is busy getting his van Time Machine up and running since Thanos destroyed the other one so that they can return the stones. Captain Marvel shows up last minute and it's looking like they might do it but Thanos makes the van explode. Thanos gets the gauntlet back but Captain Marvel stops him from snapping his fingers. He's able to free himself. It's looking like a lost cause but Tony looks over at Strange who holds up 1 finger, showing Tony that this is the 1 in 14 million chances they win. Tony is able to get the stones and snap his fingers and make Thanos and his baddies disappear. But unfortunately the blast was too much for Tony and he dies. At Tony's funeral, all the Avengers show up to show their respects. They create a new Time Machine and Captain America goes to return all of the stones to their proper time. But he doesn't return to present day. Well, he does but he's old. He decided to stay in 1970 and grow old with Peggy Carter. Steve gives Sam his shield. We have a new Captain America now. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? 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This week, Alex is joined by the math-crunching co-founder of the brand-new Fourth Location website: Lauren (Laurenwhatevs)! The duo kicks things off by celebrating the launch of Lauren's new ad-free hub for Marvel Snap content before diving into the latest game updates. They discuss the massive quality-of-life improvements from Wild Boosters and free Split Re-rolls, and share their hopes for the upcoming Hyper Cube Rush event easing the notoriously sweaty Ranked Ladder grind.Next, it's time for new card reviews! Alex and Lauren break down the latest releases:Sub-Mariner: Is this 1/2 scaling threat bugged? The hosts detail the frustrating lack of synergy with Venus and why the card is heavily underperforming.Namorita: Alex gets excited about slotting this 3/5 cost-reducer into Silver Surfer, while Lauren pitches a greedy, draw-heavy Thanos shell.Triton: A 3/4 that buffs the opponent? The hosts roast this card, calling it a 1.5-star skip whose only real use is accidentally ruining Cerebro decks.Finally, they tackle the massive Marvel Snap Monetization Debate. Prompted by the community mailbag, Alex and Lauren discuss the harsh reality of a bloated Series 5, why the RNG Token Shop carousel is actively driving players away, and why viewing the $10 Season Pass as a monthly subscription is the healthiest way to play the game.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Lauren as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
In this special solo mini-episode of The Marvelists, host Eddie Wilson sits down with special guest Dave O'Hare for an in-depth conversation about one of New Jersey's biggest and coolest comic conventions: Garden State Comic Fest Summer 2026! Eddie and Dave break down everything fans need to know about the upcoming event — from the massive lineup of celebrity guests (including Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Power Ranger; TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman; The Crow creator James O'Barr; Thanos creator Jim Starlin; and more) to the huge Artist Alley, killer vendor floor packed with comics, collectibles, and exclusives, cosplay celebrations, panels, and the air-conditioned comfort of the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, NJ. Whether you're a longtime attendee or planning your first trip, this episode is packed with tips, highlights, and insider info to help you make the most of the show. Plus, Eddie and Dave share why GSCF stands out as New Jersey's premier comic convention. gardenstatecomicfest.com Garden State Comic Fest takes place June 27–28, 2026 at the Richard J. Codey Arena (560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ). Tickets are on sale now! • Grab single-day or weekend passes (with VIP options for early entry and perks). • Kids 10 & under are free with a paid adult ticket. • Buy early to guarantee entry and skip the lines. Get your tickets here: gardenstatecomicfest.com/summer26tickets gardenstatecomicfest.com
---Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWith Marvel officially arriving in Magic: The Gathering, we thought it was the perfect time to answer a simple question:Where should you start with Marvel Comics?Zac is joined by two longtime comic book veterans and former Legends comic shop crew members, Marc Leone and Rob Messick, to build the ultimate Marvel reading list for newcomers. From Spider-Man and Daredevil to Wolverine, the X-Men, Infinity Gauntlet, Earth X, and Marvels, we explore the stories that shaped the Marvel Universe and explain why they still matter today.We discuss:00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics35:00 Earth X Deep Dive42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro52:00 Elektra: Assassin56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads01:20:00 Final Recommendations01:24:00 Closing Thoughts---Spider-ManKraven's Last HuntRevenge of the Sinister SixComing Home (J. Michael Straczynski & John Romita Jr.)Cosmic Spider-Man / Acts of Vengeance era collectionSpider-Man Blue----Daredevil / ElektraDaredevil: The Man Without FearDaredevil: Guardian Devil (Kevin Smith & Joe Quesada)Elektra: AssassinDaredevil Yellow----Wolverine / X-MenWolverine: Not Dead YetEnemy of the StateWolverine: Jungle AdventureWolverine/Gambit: VictimsLongshotX-Men: Elsewhen (John Byrne)Hulk: Future Imperfect (X-Men adjacent discussion through shared creators)---Marvel Universe / Cosmic MarvelInfinity GauntletMarvelsEarth XSilver Surfer: BlackThanos WinsCosmic Ghost RiderSilver Surfer (Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Fireside Graphic Novel)Marvel Cosmic Universe by Donny Cates (umbrella recommendation)---Fantastic FourFantastic Four: Full Circle---HulkFuture ImperfectDoctor StrangeDoctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and TormentMarvel History / Beginner Collections---Origins of Marvel ComicsSon of Origins of Marvel ComicsBring on the Bad GuysWomen of Marvel ComicsJeph Loeb / Tim Sale Color SeriesWhether you're a lifelong comic fan or someone discovering Marvel through Magic, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, and stories from the comic shop era that helped shape an entire generation of nerd culture.What Marvel comic would you hand to someone who has never read one before?#Marvel #MarvelComics #MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan #XMen #ComicBooksPinned CommentYou can only recommend ONE Marvel comic to a brand-new reader.What's your pick?
This week, Alex is joined by the host of Snap Judgments and dedicated daily content creator: Pulse Glazer! The duo kicks things off with a life update from Pulse, discussing his massive move to Vietnam, the joys of having a personal chef, and enjoying world-class meals for just six dollars.Then, it's time for a massive OTA Balance Patch Review. Alex and Pulse discuss the targeted nerfs hitting the top of the meta. Has Mother Askani finally been reigned in? Did Techno-Organic Virus lose its incredible flavor with its recent cost change? They also break down the surprising disappearance of Martyr, and celebrate the buffs to Kraglin, Zombie Sentry, and Crystal.Next, they dive into new card reviews:Quicksand: Is this 2/4 energy-denial card a completely unplayable skip, or a necessary safety valve?Jubilee (Silver Surfer): Why Alex thinks this 4/2 is a massive miss unless you run her in a highly specific Thanos shell.Submariner: Pulse declares this 1/2 the best card of the bunch, predicting it will be a powerhouse in Clea and Marvel Boy decks alongside Venus.Finally, the hosts tackle the elephant in the room: Marvel Snap's Monetization. Pulse passionately defends the game's economy against "dead game" doom-posting, pitching the $10 Season Pass as a highly generous subscription model, while Alex critiques the Token Shop carousel and questions the future of Series Drops.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Pulse Glazer as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
It's Marvel Monday and Ant-Man teams up with The Wasp! ABOUT ANT-MAN AND THE WASP As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ANT-MAN AND THE WASP July 6, 2018 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd Cast: Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp Michael Peña as Luis Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost Randall Park as Jimmy Woo Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster/Goliath Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS We open with a flashback to the days when Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne were the original Ant-Man and Wasp. Things are going great until Janet gets trapped in the Quantum Realm, which, as it turns out, is not an ideal vacation destination. Fast forward to after the events of Civil War. Scott Lang is nearing the end of his house arrest and trying to stay out of trouble. Hank and Hope briefly open a tunnel to the Quantum Realm, which somehow causes Scott to have a vision of Janet as a little girl playing hide-and-seek. Instead of questioning any of this, everyone decides it's proof that Janet is still alive. Hope and Hank kidnap Scott, replacing him with a giant ant wearing his ankle monitor. The trio sets out to rescue Janet, but first they need a special part from shady businessman Sonny Burch. Sonny immediately realizes there's money to be made and betrays them, leading to a fight with a mysterious masked woman called Ghost, who steals Hank's entire portable laboratory. Trying to get their lab back, they visit Hank's old partner Bill Foster, who explains that Ghost is actually Ava Starr, the daughter of another former colleague whose experiment went very, very wrong. Ava is now phasing in and out of existence and is constantly in pain. Her plan? Steal Janet's Quantum Realm energy to save herself. The only problem is that doing so might kill Janet. Meanwhile, Janet starts sending messages from the Quantum Realm and provides directions. She warns them they only have a couple of hours before the Quantum Realm decides to strand them for another hundred years. Things get complicated. Sonny learns where they are. The FBI arrests Hank and Hope. Ava steals the lab. It's alot but also nothing. Eventually, Scott helps everyone escape, they recover the lab, and Hank ventures into the Quantum Realm to rescue Janet. He finds her alive, looking surprisingly well for someone who's spent decades trapped in a dimension beyond space and time. What follows is a giant chase across San Francisco featuring shrinking buildings, growing cars, a whole lot of size changing. While Scott and Hope deal with Sonny and Ghost, Hank successfully brings Janet home. Rather than holding a grudge, Janet uses her Quantum powers to stabilize Ava and save her life. In the end, Scott finally completes his house arrest, Sonny gets arrested, Ava and Bill go into hiding, and everyone seems happy. But then the mid-credits scene happens. And it's no longer happy go lucky time. Scott heads back into the Quantum Realm to collect healing energy for Ava. Just as he's ready to come home, Hank, Hope, and Janet all turn to dust thanks to Thanos. Scott is left trapped in the Quantum Realm. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When you think of the great villains of our age, you may think of Sauron, Sephiroth, or Thanos. But what about the little guys? Today, special guest Matt Hatch joins Brandon to rank the humble minions of the dark lords' armies.The Tierlist - https://tiermaker.com/create/the-best-cannon-fodder-for-the-dark-lord-19412933Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com
ABOUT AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR April 27, 2018 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Stan Lee Cast: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man Chris Hemsworth as Thor Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther Zoe Saldaña as Gamora Karen Gillan as Nebula Tom Hiddleston as Loki Paul Bettany as Vision Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS So, they get right to it. Bad boy Thanos gets an infinity stone, the Power Stone. His play is to get all six Infinity Stones and wipe out half of all life in the universe. His first stop is the ship carrying the surviving people of Asgard. Thanos easily overwhelms the remaining Asgardians, beats up Hulk, and steals the Space Stone from Loki's Tesseract. He then kills Loki. Thanos then destroys the ship and continues his hunt. Edris Elba helps make sure that Hulk returns to earth, where he crashes through the New York Sanctum. Back as Bruce, He warns Doctor Stephen Strange and Wong that Thanos is coming. Tony Stark joins the conversation. Before he can call Steve Rogers to get the band back together, they attack the city to claim the Time Stone from Strange. Spider-Man is pulled into the chaos, and after they captures Strange aboard his spaceship, Stark and Peter Parker secretly hitch a ride into space to rescue him while Wong remains behind to defend the Sanctum. Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Galaxy answer a distress signal and save Thor floating in space. They agree they need to work together to stop Thanos. But they're too late. Thanos already possesses the Reality Stone and uses its power to manipulate everything around them. He captures Gamora after learning she knows the location of the Soul Stone. Desperate to save her adopted sister Nebula from torture, Gamora tells him where the stone is . When they get there, the keeper of the Soul Stone, one Red Skull, reveals the price required to obtain it: the sacrifice of someone truly loved. In one of the film's most tragic moments, Thanos throws Gamora to her death, earning the Soul Stone. Vision and Wanda are ambushed in Scotland by Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive, who attempt to rip the Mind Stone from Vision's forehead. Captain America, Black Widow, and Falcon arrive just in time to save them, bringing the wounded Vision back to the Avengers Compound. Vision urges Wanda to destroy the Mind Stone and kill him if necessary to stop Thanos, but she cannot bring herself to do it. Instead, the team heads to Wakanda, believing Shuri may be able to safely remove the stone without sacrificing Vision's life. Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange end up on Titan and come face to face with Star-Lord, Drax, and Mantis and they realize they're in the same team. Using the Time Stone, Strange studies millions of possible futures and discovers only one path where they succeed. Together they execute an elaborate plan to restrain Thanos and remove the Infinity Gauntlet. For a moment, it almost works—until Nebula reveals that Gamora is dead. Overcome with grief and rage, Star-Lord attacks Thanos, ruining the team's hold on him. Thanos breaks free, defeats everyone, and nearly kills Iron Man. To save Tony's life, Doctor Strange willingly surrenders the Time Stone, despite knowing how dangerous it is. In Wakanda, the Avengers prepare for an all-out invasion from Thanos's army. Bruce Banner, unable to transform into Hulk, enters battle wearing the Hulkbuster armor. The tide finally turns when Thor arrives in spectacular fashion alongside Rocket and Groot, tearing through Thanos's army with his fresh new hammer/ax combo, Stormbreaker. Despite their efforts, Thanos himself eventually reaches Vision. Wanda heartbreakingly destroys the Mind Stone—and Vision with it—just before Thanos can claim it. But using the Time Stone, Thanos reverses time, restores Vision briefly to life, and violently tears the stone from his forehead, killing him again. With all six Infinity Stones finally united, the Infinity Gauntlet is complete. Thor attacks and buries Stormbreaker deep into Thanos's chest, but Thanos coldly tells him he “should have gone for the head.” He snaps his fingers and vanishes. Across the universe, half of all life immediately turns to dust. Bucky Barnes, Black Panther, Groot, Scarlet Witch, Falcon, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Star-Lord, Drax, and Mantis all fade away. On Earth, Nick Fury manages to send a desperate signal from a mysterious pager moments before he too disappears. The survivors are left shattered and defeated. Tony Stark and Nebula are stranded on Titan. The remaining Avengers stand in stunned silence in Wakanda. And somewhere far away, Thanos sits alone on a quiet planet, watching the sunrise over a universe he believes he has finally “saved.” Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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