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MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! This episode contains significant reveals for Ironheart and the broader MCU. Consider watching the show first if you care about spoilers.After years of fan theories and speculation, Mephisto has finally arrived in the MCU through Ironheart—but not in the way anyone expected. Matthew and Riki dive into how the show subverted expectations about heroism, morality, and what it means to make a deal with the devil.Is Riri Williams actually the hero of her own story? The hosts examine how Ironheart deliberately plays with audience expectations, making viewers question whether they're watching a traditional superhero origin or something much darker. From academic cheating to leaving someone to die, Riri's moral choices become increasingly questionable throughout the series.How does Mephisto function as the ultimate tempter rather than a traditional villain? Unlike physical powerhouses like Thanos or Doom, Mephisto's strength lies in influence and manipulation. The discussion explores how he doesn't possess people but creates circumstances where they make their worst possible decisions—and why that makes him so terrifying.What does the theology behind the devil archetype tell us about this character? Matthew provides historical context about the evolution from the Hebrew "Ha-satan" (the accuser) to the Christian concept of Lucifer, and how Marvel's Mephisto draws from both traditions while remaining respectful of different faith perspectives.Could the AI Natalie have been Mephisto's creation all along? The hosts theorize that Mephisto may have been pulling strings throughout the entire series, using the AI companion to both help Riri succeed and set up her ultimate temptation.The episode also tackles the show's brilliant balance of science versus magic, the stellar performances across the cast, and what this means for future MCU projects like Strange Academy and the upcoming Spider-Man film. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to 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. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse 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.
In this episode, Mary & Frost discuss the pilot episode of Ironheart available on Disney+.
In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A- Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.
The boys are back! Matt and Nick decided to dust off the ol' microphones and review the first film of the new DC Cinematic Universe, "Superman" by James Gunn. Will their Marvel fanboy status affect their feelings about this "new" summer blockbuster? Will they still have the same juice they always had or are they aging out of podcasting? Will they even remember how to do a show? There's only one way to find out! Other topics include getting older, catching up on life, Dr. Pepper, power scaling, Space Imps, Twisters, Corenswet is huge, Snyder's a hack, fighting your opposite, Dawn of Justice, Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen, the Kents are bumpkins, physics, The Dog Whisperer, Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, what's cannon?, Southpark, Creature Commandos, The Batman, Alien Romulus, Fantastic Four, Ironheart, and of course, staying hard. Enjoy!
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Prodigy is out this week. We welcome P back to the podcast! This week we talk about the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting, South Park, financial crisis, Black Panther, Ironheart, Raja Jackson assault, mystical black women, Alien Earth, Squid Game, K Pop Demon Hunters, body pillows, and more! Come follow us: http://www.beenhadproductions.squarespace.com/bthanbti SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bthanbtiI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BthanBTI/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bthanbti Twitter: @BthanBTI iTunes: https://itun.es/i6SJ6Pw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackerThanBlackTimesInfinity Rescue + Residence https://www.rescueresidence.org/ Donate: https://www.givebutter.com/R_R_Champions
In this episode, we dive deep into Ozzy Osbourne's “Back to the Beginning” final concert and discuss whether Sammy Hagar was the low point of the show.Do the old Marvel movies still hold up, or were they just great at the time? We debate how the newer films lean too heavily on cheap pops and flashy money shots. Falcon and The Winter Soldier has aged well, but its follow-ups felt forced.We also get into She-Hulk, Daredevil, Thunderbolts, and Captain America: New World Order, with a special focus on Ironheart's mishandling by Disney and whether her appearance in Wakanda Forever was a misstep.We revisit how some older CGI still holds up better than today's, and compare it to the over-reliance on CGI in modern films. Finally, we round things off with a look at the new Superman movie, highlighting all the things it got right — from casting, tone, and hopefulness to Lex Luthor, Krypto, and the Daily Planet. A must-listen for fans of both classic and contemporary superhero stories!#OzzyOsbourne #SammyHagar #DisneyPlus #KarenReturns #MarvelStudios #FalconAndTheWinterSoldier #SheHulk #Daredevil #Thunderbolts #CaptainAmericaNewWorldOrder #Ironheart #WakandaForever #CGI #SupermanMovie #LexLuthor #Krypto #DailyPlanet #SuperheroMovies #MarvelDebate #OldVsNewCGI #MarvelCritiqueLinktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksMerch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public
Sommaren är slut, hösten är här - hurra! Det betyder ju att vi kan kicka igång med poddandet igen för terminen. Berglöf-brorsorna och Kjellin tar plats och maxar med massor av innehåll som konsumerats under sommaren. Jonas ger sina highlights från årets Gamescom-mässa i Tyskland i nyhets-svepet som även avhandlar andra nyheter i film & streaming-världen. Därefter betar Peter av de två Marvel-serierna Eyes of Wakanda och Ironheart, samt att Jonas berättar om Taron Edgerton-ledda miniserien Smoke som finns på Apple TV+. Sedan snackas det film! Sommarblockbusters med dinosaurier, superhjältar och avdankade golfare såväl som Formel 1-racing och zombies synas i sömmarna och en och annan säl blir det! Där har du säsongspremiären! Tack & Förlåt! Puss Hej!
Playing catch-up with Marvel shows, focusing on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Ironheart while postponing Daredevil Born Again coverage. Both shows introduce fresh perspectives on familiar characters while connecting to the broader MCU in unique ways.• Spider-Man features a new origin story involving Doctor Strange, dimensional portals, and a time loop paradox• Norman Osborn discovers Peter's identity immediately and offers resources to help him• The animated series introduces race-swapped characters and new additions like Nico Minoru and Amadeus Cho• Ironheart sparked controversy with Riri Williams' commentary on Tony Stark's privileged background• Anthony Ramos portrays The Hood, who recruits Riri after her MIT expulsion• The series blends technology with magic, culminating in a deal with Mephisto• Both shows deserve nuanced evaluation rather than knee-jerk criticismStay nerdy. Remember that great things are coming.Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!
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Join Logan Janis, Arena Andy, and Scotty Scoop for a spoiler filled recap and discussion covering Ironheart season one. Ironheart is a 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Disney+ miniseries about a teenage genius inventor who creates a suit of armor that rivals Iron Man's: Premise: The series follows Riri Williams, an MIT student who returns to Chicago after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). She becomes involved with Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood, and uncovers secrets that pit magic against technology. Cast: Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams, with Alden Ehrenreich and Manny Montana also appearing. Genre: The series is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy-sci-fi. Release date: Ironheart premiered on Disney+ on June 24, 2025. ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC
F4 is finally back! Invisible Woman carries the whole team, thankfully Galactus and Silver Surfer were phenomenal. Ironheart had great concepts poorly executed.This could be it foos!? End of Fool Fiction?? Instagram: @fool.fiction
Ironheart, season 1, episode 1. After first appearing in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams finally gets her own Disney+ show! After being expelled from MIT she returns home to Chicago to pursue her own Tony Stark-like dreams of an iron suit, ignore her past trauma, and consider a job from a group of thieves led by a guy in a red hooded cloak.
Today on the Podcast we discuss the latest film and series from the MCU, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Ironheart. FEATURE REVIEW: FANTASTIC FOUR FIRST STEPS SPOILERS AHEAD!!! (11:11) RANT & RAVE Ron (17:40) - Ironheart / (22:22) - The Ballerina: From the World of John Wick / Wick is Pain Darren (25:45) - Monolith / Travelogue Vol. 1 by Michael Giacchino and his Nouvelle Modernica Orchestra
These days, karma's a glitch. With the IRONHEART Mini Series behind us, it's time Geoffrey and Dai talk about the young woman behind the namesake—none other than the gifted and talented young genius, RIRI WILLIAMS! ‘Nuff said. Hosted and Produced by:Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)Diana Kou (@daikou)https://strkcntrst.comCharacter 1st Appearance:https://bit.ly/IIronMan9Follow @strkcntrst:https://linktr.ee/strkcntrstSupport the Show:https://patreon.com/strkcntrst
Were Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts summer flops? We break it all down! Plus, rumors of Thanos returning to the MCU, our grade on Ironheart, and the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day updates. Topics covered 00:00 - Intro / Paying Respects to the Greats 11:00 - Sundance / Paramount merger 24:38 - Hulu going away, kind of 38:18 - Thanos returning? 40:50 - Spider Man updates 52:18 - Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four a flop? 1:02:50 - Iron Heart as bad as The Eternals 1:07:55 - Closing Thoughts / Recommendations
Rebecca and Tori finish Marvel's series, Ironheart, episodes 3-6. We discuss representation, moral choices, and the impact of father figures. We delve into our thoughts about criticism of the show, and we talk about Casey Kasem.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on PixabayShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by Dzianis Honczarow from PixabaySourcesIronheart Was Already Being Review Bombed On Rotten Tomatoes Before It Even PremieredSuperhero Hype | Ironheart ReviewsIronheart movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger EbertIronheart Review: Marvel's Latest Show Is The Breath Of Fresh Air The MCU Truly Needs'Ironheart' Series Review: Marvel is as Marvel Does — FilmSpeakVariety | Ironheart ReviewIronheart Season 1 Review: Marvel's Ironheart Isn't Perfect, But It Deserves The Chance Many Are Not Willing To Give ItIRONHEART Review: "The Series Falls Short Of Reaching The Same Heights As IRON MAN"Ironheart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes'Ironheart' Review: A Minor Marvel Hero Gets a Minor Marvel TV Series
Oh my, It's Ironheart time... | Original Airdate: 6th July 2025 | Watch it here: https://youtu.be/uw3-OqriM1E
Join JD and David as we discuss the first season of the Disney+/MCU series, Ironheart! A series that we never planned on covering, but after being delightfully surprised at many aspects of the series, we decided to take it on.In this episode, we discuss our initial impressions, character developments, and the surprising elements that made the series stand out. We explore the dynamics of technology and magic, the role of Mephisto, and the implications for future MCU projects. The conversation also touches on the quality of the finale fight and the potential connections to other characters and storylines within the Marvel universe.Socials: @whysosidiouspod Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact or request!Send us your questions/comments!Support the show
Yer Boys dive deep into SINNERS and IRONHEART. Plus: The legacy of Jayne Mansfield, lost hikers, lost submarines, scary white people, and girls kicking ass.
Nueva serie Marvel en Disney+, la cual tiene el nombre de Ironheart. Un personaje que pudimos ver en la película Wakanda Forever. Donde nuestra protagonista recoge en cierta manera el testigo de Tony Stark. Con nuevos villanos y aventuras, las cuales tratamos en Crónicas del Daily Bugle. Casting: -Leonardo Mirete -Carlos de Antonio -Jordi Abella -Fernando Catódico
Mass MovementPresents… Episode 83: Alone Again… In which Tim takes the helm while Chris is away and chatsabout Superman, Ironheart, Wire Works English Single Malt, Funki Coffee, Disney's new range of Fantastic Four merchandise, The Sandman seasontwo, reviews Titan Comics' Hawkmoon: The Black Jewel, and gets Mad As Hell.And somewhere in the middle of ll that, he also spins tunes by PositiveReaction and King of Pigs. Tune in, turn it up, and geek out, This one's a doozy…
After a long break, the So Many Sequels crew is finally back together to swap stories, talk TV, and dive into the latest in movies. From birthday party misadventures to surprise movie theater run-ins, Josh, Garrett, and David catch up on life before shifting gears into the world of entertainment.The gang reviews Marvel's Ironheart and Wakanda anthology, then dives deep into the long-awaited return of King of the Hill—what's new with Hank, Peggy, Bobby, and the gang, and why Peggy Hill remains a comedy MVP. They also break down The Naked Gun reboot, why it's a rare win for modern comedy, and how Liam Neeson nails “smart stupid” humor. Plus: a spirited rant about physical media, streaming fatigue, and AMC's ad overload.Subscribe to So Many Sequels on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Don't forget to rate and review to help more movie fans find the show!00:00 – We're finally all in the same room again06:00 – Marvel's Ironheart & Wakanda anthology review11:50 – King of the Hill revival: what works and what's new20:50 – The Naked Gun reboot review (Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson)27:00 – Physical media is back, streaming fatigue, and AMC's ad problem38:00 – Weekend box office recap
What do Malcolm X, Barack Obama and Janet Jackson all have in common?Listen long enough to this fantastic conversation with Kaela Brown, an assistant finishing colorist at Marvel Studios and you'll find out.Kaela's extensive experience in post-production includes a ton of popular projects like Euphoria, Loki, The Morning Show, Eyes of Wakanda, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, Agatha All Along, X-Men '97 and Dish Nation.Going from a journalism major to working in marketing on shows for luminaries like Katie Couric, Ellen DeGeneres and Queen Latifah, Kaela's first major opportunity came from the very place that had initially ejected her.Her unique perspective and experience as a Black woman working in an arena where she infuses color science into some of Hollywood's biggest productions is awe-inspiring and she has quite the advice for others seeking to do the same.If you've ever wondered how the coloring of a project informs the emotional aspect of the story, what the workflow of a colorist can look like and why you shouldn't second-guess your dreams, this is the conversation for you.
In this episode, hosts Sarah Belmont and Will Polk dive into the brand-new anthology series, "Eyes of Wakanda." Get ready for some spicy back and forth as they discuss the unexpected change in the release date—because who doesn't love a little drama? They'll explore how the show ties into the Marvel universe and take you on a fascinating journey through Wakandan history, all from the perspective of the War Dogs. Sarah kicks things off with her skepticism, while Will brings the heat by comparing it to other Marvel shows like "What If" and "Ironheart." They break down each episode, sharing their thoughts on storytelling choices, character growth, and the mysterious vibes of Wakanda. With a sprinkle of witty commentary, they also tackle the big picture of Marvel's current direction and whether superhero fatigue is creeping in. So, buckle up for a lively chat that strikes the perfect balance between critique and appreciation for the fresh stories brewing in the MCU. It's like a Marvel buffet—plenty to savor and even a few surprises to chew on! 0:00 Welcome back 1:00 Thoughts on "Eyes of Wakanda" 25:20 Quick thoughts on One Piece season 2 trailer 26:30 Behind the Scenes of Spider-man Brand New Day 30:50 We are tired of the Box Office discourse! 39:35 Outro back, nerds! Wanna keep the convo rolling? Hit us up on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, Bluesky @SceneNNerd.bsky.social, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @scene_n_nerd. And don't forget to swing by our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. If you loved the episode, show us some love with a rating and a shout-out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Let's keep the nerdy vibes alive!
It's time for our annual report from the largest tabletop game convention in North America, Gen Con! Then we catch up on some recent television, including two old-school animated series on the comeback and a Marvel property that managed to make us furious. Length - 00:55:21 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:55 - TRIP REPORT Seth travels to Gen Con 2025 and a live "Critical Role" show while Cliff heads up the Toy Trail to visit vintage shops in Dover and Canton, Ohio. - 0:31:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "King of the Hill" revival picks up the sitcom's story years later on Hulu, "South Park" finds new cultural relevance mocking the president and "Ironheart" struggles to make its lead character into a hero.
Listen to the DynaMic Podcast Network at http://dynamicpodcasts.comJoin our community at https://patreon.com/dynamicduel• 0:00:00 - Introduction • 0:03:21 - Question of the Week • 0:03:58 - Hulk and Scorpion confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day • 0:07:18 - Star Sapphire vs Ironheart intro • 0:11:40 - Star Sapphire history and abilities • 0:20:35 - Ironheart history and abilities • 0:29:24 - Fight speculation • 0:37:27 - Duel results • 0:40:53 - Sign off Website: https://dynamicduel.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/dynamicduelpodcastMerch: https://dynamic-duel-shop.fourthwall.com/Executive producers: John Starosky, Zachary Hepburn, Dustyn Balcom, Miggy Matanguihan, Nathaniel Wagner, Levi Yeaton, Austin Wesolowski, AJ Dunkerley, Nic Abanto, Scott Camacho, Gil Camacho, Adam Speas, Dean Maleski, Devin Davis, Joseph Kersting, Josh Liner, Mike Williams, Oscar Galvez, and Paul Graves"Take a Chance" "Clash Defiant" "Blip Stream" "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarSapphire #Ironheart #MarvelVsDCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dynamic-duel-dc-vs-marvel--5414543/support.
Hey Panelers! This episode of the podcast Steve and Mark finish up their coverage of Ironheart. This was a tough two episodes to cover since it would be the final show for Ironheart and a show that revolves around Riri Williams… We will probably see Riri in an MCU movie in the future if they continue with the character…Preferably! The Young Avengers if Marvel continues with it's original thought of the guideline of films.Please keep in mind the thoughts presented within the podcast are of Steve and Marks. We don't want to influence you in the way you looked at the show. We think this is the first time in a long while that the show didn't add up to what we wanted. But! If you have thoughts about it? Please! Let us know!Check us out on iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Deezer,Tune In, Spotify, or whatever podcast player of choice you use. We Can be found on YouTube: Just Search Panels to Pixels Podcast!Subscribe! And just Check the Thumbs up if you like it! We would appreciate it! You can send Feedback at: Facebook.com/PanelsToPixels Email us: Panelstopixels1@gmail.com Instagram: @PanelsToPixelsPodcast
El legado de Tony Stark continua de una manera distinta en el MCU, en lo que posiblemente sea una de las series más desangeldas de la historia de Marvel. Y el podcast está listo para desquitarse. Recuerda seguirnos en redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/lacuevadelnerd Para comentarios, escríbenos a contacto@lacuevadelnerd.com Visita http://lacuevadelnerd.com para más noticias y reseñas. No olvides suscribirte para recibir notificaciones de nuevos programas.
Richard Nebens of Agents of Fandom sits down with Iron Man and His Awesome Friends showrunner Sean Coyle and writer James Eason-Garcia to discuss the all-new series for Disney Junior. They talk about the unique perspectives within the new Iron Man series, Blink-182's Mark Hoppus' theme for the series, having Tony Stark team up with Amadeus Cho and Riri Williams' Ironheart, and what other versions of Iron Man inspired their show. Sean and James also reveal what it was like collaborating with Marvel when there were versions of characters they weren't allowed to use.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.
On this episode of the Major Issues Podcast, the guys suit up and dive deep into Ironheart, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's expanding TV slate. With Riri Williams stepping into the spotlight after her explosive debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we break down her return to Chicago, the clash between tech and magic, and how this series fits into the larger MCU. From standout performances and surprise cameos to big swings and bold ideas, we cover it all. Does Ironheart live up to the hype, or is this armor in need of an upgrade? Tune in and find out. Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree
Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we discuss the latest entertainment news including all of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos & cast updates, a Spider-Punk animated film in early development & the craziness behind the Skydance merger with Paramount and how South Park responded. We'll then chit-chat about our recently watched movies and tv shows in a fun segment we like to call “Whatcha Watchin'” including our thoughts on Iron Heart, Our Friends & Neighbors, The Four Seasons, Happy Gilmore 2, Death of a Unicorn, Opus & Together. Later, we'll give you our SPOILER REVIEW of The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson.Time Stamps:05:45 - Entertainment News43:43 - Whatcha Watchin'01:56:28 - Together Review02:10:23 - The Naked Gun Review
How We Seeez It! Episode 296 Ironheart “You're a glitch, but you're my glitch.” Riri Williams. The latest series from Disney, brings us Riri Williams played by Dominique Thorne. A young genius trying to get do something epic. We get a mix of mech and magic in the MCU. How will it all come out. We cover our thoughts on it and there is so much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones. As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can't miss series. Also please rate and review show on all your favorite podcast apps. Drinks for the episode: "The Hoodwink" 1.5 oz Heaven's Door Revival Bourbon ½ oz Amaro Sirene ¾ oz Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur ¼ oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur ½ oz 2:1 Honey Syrup ½ oz Lemon Juice burnt orange twist "The Devil's Deal" 2 oz Mezcal 1 oz Slow Gin 1 oz Pistachio Cherry syrup .5 oz Blood Orange bitters .5 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice Shaken and poured over ice “Mephisto Cocktail” 2.5 oz gin .5 oz each sweet and dry vermouth Spoonful each of absinthe, Scotch, and simple syrup Dash bitters “Minor Puppet Master” 2 oz Whiskey 1/2 oz Kahlua 3-4 oz Apple Juice Poured over ice Ale smith hard apple cider Show links. HWSI LinkTree HWSI Facebook Link HWSI Instagram Link HWSI Youtube link !! You can also email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com
[Originally recorded 07/24/2025] Here is the second part of 226, the homework. We talked about Mountainhead, Predator: Killer of Killers, Ironheart, Andor S2, Fountain of Youth, Blood, The Harvest, Blue Ruin, 10 by 10, Feast, The Wilderness, Jaws documentary, The Way Way Back, and X-Men: House of X/Powers of X. This week's featured song is "Angels" by Warn the Duke. You can find them on the Nyrdcast Featured Music Playlist and at: Facebook | Instagram | Linktree Check us out at our website and on social media. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Rebecca and Tori chat about Marvel's Ironheart, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. We do make a bit of social commentary so if that's not your jam, we understand. We discuss casting, characters, along with strong and weak points. Overall, we both enjoyed the first two episodes.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabayRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay
It's been a minute since the Chicago-based exploits of Riri Williams and others on Ironheart wrapped up its season on Disney+, but Hayley and Brian are here to review it and compare it to the Dark Reign: The Hood comics that were read as a primer. It's sure to have some crazy plot twists, like the show had!EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026So Weird So Fun - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-weird-so-fun-swsf-friends-through-fandom/id1793135012Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756
In this episode, Luke and Nathan take a deep dive into Ironheart (Season 1), the Marvel Studios miniseries that introduces Riri Williams to the spotlight. First seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri continues her journey as a young genius inventor navigating a world of high-tech suits, magical conflict, and the legacy of Iron Man. Join the discussion as they break down the series' characters, storylines, connections to the wider MCU, and whether Ironheart delivers on its promise.
In this week's episode of Geeksters! the boys start off talking about their week. Ed talks about seeing the the show “Ironheart” and the movies “Next,” “Dirty Work” and “Fantastic Four: First Steps” plus his adventure to a Amish Market and physical and digital movie purchases. Shawn talks seeing the … Continue reading → The post Geeksters – Episode 545 first appeared on Words with Geeks.
Note: We like our language NSFW salty, and there be spoilers here...Face Front, True Believer! Diabolu Frank, Illegal Machine, and Mr. José Fixit haven't kept up with recording on all the new Marvel media this year, so you're getting a king-sized helping of shorter takes. Among the notices are Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World (2025,) The Marvels (2023,) & Thunderbolts* (2025); Hulu's Hit-Monkey Season 2 (2024); Disney+'s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025,) Ironheart (2025,) & Eyes of Wakanda (2025); Netflix's Iron Fist (2017-2018) & The Defenders (2017); and somehow Lionsgate's The Crow (2024)? Excelsior!#MarvelSHPFriend us on FacebookRoll through our tumblrEmail us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us as a group @rolledspine, or individually as Diabolu Frank & Illegal Machine. Fixit don't tweet.If The Marvel Super Heroes Podcast Blogger page isn't your bag, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts Wordpress blog.
Hey Panelers! This episode of the podcast Steve and Mark continue their journey with their coverage of Ironheart Season 1 Episodes 3 and 4 of the series found on Disneyplus. We had some fun discussing these two episodes. We discuss Nat's progress and how she is evolving as an AI as well as her personality. We definitely feel there is more to her than just being and AI. Plus!, we discuss where Riri is moving with her path to make more of an efficient suit, What Parker is really up to and Joes real name and his family legacy. All this and more! Check us out on iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Deezer,Tune In, Spotify, or whatever podcast player of choice you use. We Can be found on YouTube: Just Search Panels to Pixels Podcast!Subscribe! And just Check the Thumbs up if you like it! We would appreciate it! You can send Feedback at: Facebook.com/PanelsToPixels Email us: Panelstopixels1@gmail.com Instagram: @PanelsToPixelsPodcast
Marvel released a new Ironheart show but James Gunn made a new Superman. If you don't care about Ironheart you can skip to about 40:30 to hear about Superman.
Anime Lately Podcast Episode 156: Agatha's Witchy Return & Arcane Hype! Marvel Drops New Shows: Daredevil, Ironheart, & More! Anime Lately Podcast Episode 156 Rundown: 0:00 - Show Start 0:15 - Intro 1:28 - Meet the Panel 3:22 - Marvel News (Animated, Daredevil, Iron Heart) 25:42 - Main Topic: Agatha All Along Review NON SPOILER 34:00 - Main Topic: Agatha All Along Review SPOILER 1:45:40 - Wrapping/closing thoughts 1:48:40 - Arcane Season 2 Impressions 1:54:45 - Outro / Plugs ► Stay connected with us: AniMa W3 Studio = https://linktr.ee/animaw3studio Anime lately Podcast = https://bit.ly/3jF9S15 ► Follow us on Twitter/X: AniMA W3 Studio = https://twitter.com/AniMaW3Studio Vash = https://twitter.com/LegendDVash Rome = https://twitter.com/romeWithADot Jokester = https://twitter.com/itzjokester Whawkins = https://twitter.com/whawkinsMW DropThisBox = https://twitter.com/DropThisBox ► Follow us on Anilist: LEGEND D VASH : https://anilist.co/user/LegendDVash/ DROP THIS BOX : https://anilist.co/user/DropThisBox/ WHAWKINS : https://anilist.co/user/whawkins/ CRASH : https://anilist.co/user/Crashx131/ MEMORYNK : https://anilist.co/user/MemoryNK/ NEKO CHAN : https://anilist.co/user/nekochan211/ MAD GOD GREM : https://anilist.co/user/Gremmon/ JOKESTER : https://anilist.co/user/Itzjokester/ ► Follow us on Letterboxd: LEGEND D VASH : https://letterboxd.com/LegendDVash/ DROP THIS BOX : https://letterboxd.com/dropthisbox/ ► Follow Us on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/animaw3studio https://www.twitch.tv/romewithadot https://www.twitch.tv/whawkinstreams https://www.twitch.tv/itz_jokester ►Join Our Discord Server: Anime Lately: https://discord.gg/45Zpt8yv4m ►Podcast Network AniMa W3 Studio Podcast: https://linktr.ee/animelatelypodcast Weebs of the Ring Podcast: https://weebsofthering.podbean.com/
The guys share their reactions to the second half of Ironheart and the surprising reveals in the last episode of the series. The guys discuss if the series stuck the landing and whether the show can stand on its own. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Instagram: @confidently_podYouTube: @confidentlywrongpodcastWebsite: confidentlywrong.simplecast.comCredits:Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon JonesEdited by: Wesley NakamuraTheme Music: Implied Authority by Bass ElfLink: https://soundcloud.com/bass_elf_music
Paul, Scott and I are back for another show. This show we chat about #Superman, #IronHeart, #Batman and #Deadpool. Also #Dexter, #creaturecommando and other subjects
In this episode, we discuss Marvel's newest Disney Plus show, "Ironheart". Did Marvel build an amazing show, or does it need some more spare parts? We hope you will don your Ironman suits and join us to find out!Send us a message by clicking here. We may read or respond to it in a future episode!Support the show
Feige did an interview with Variety and talked alot about the past and future of the MCU. Let's dive in to these new bits and then we'll talk about Fantastic 4, Ironheart, and Superman! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mcucast Join The Stranded Panda Community! https://www.strandedpanda.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin fly faster than a speeding bullet into the Virtual Scum & Villainy Cantina to share their thoughts on the latest cinematic offering from James Gunn and the latest version of Big Blue to hit the silver screen, SUPERMAN. They also discuss IRON HEART, JAWS 2, and maybe A some Qs from the audience. ►► Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FATMAN at https://shopmando.com! ►► Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code BEYOND at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/beyond ►► Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FATMAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod ►► Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code BEYOND at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/beyond #chubbiespod
Superman hit theaters this weekend. Matt gives a little spoiler free review with some discussion of how it will fair against Fantastic 4 plus we dive into all the feedback you guys have been sending int about Ironheart! SPONSORS: Open Phone Streamline and scale your customercommunications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/mcu https://www.openphone.com/mcu Hims https://www.hims.com/mcu Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mcucast Join The Stranded Panda Community! https://www.strandedpanda.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Donald Trump might not be a king, but the NATO secretary called him Daddy. We'll cover Trump at the NATO summit. Spoiler alert: he didn't wander off into the forest. Ironheart, the new Marvel franchise tied to the Iron Man franchise, is out and it's being hyped big by Disney. Is it really worth it? New Zealand has a herpes problem. The Left keeps trying to find a poster child for wrongful deportations, but the problem is none of these stories are worthy of martyrdom.Order 1775 Coffee today at http://www.1775coffee.com/CROWDER - code CROWDER to save 15% off your order.Go to crowdershop.com for BOGO 50% off on T-shirts now through SundayBuy the OG Mug Club Mug on Crowder Shop now! https://crowdershop.com/products/og-mug-club-mugLink to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-june-26-2025DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo