Podcasts about Mushroom Kingdom

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Drew Mackie to explore the amusing, unexpected, and outright strange elements of Mario's history and lore, as detailed in Drew's "Mario 101" chronicle. The guys discuss the unique, cross-continent environment in which Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom were formed, how different regions understand the Mario universe in different ways, favorite surprising facts, and lots more. Check out Mario 101: https://www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/mario-101-historySUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Spring 2026, and rate them from least to most favorite. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store: DRAGONJUNE The coupon code is valid through June 15, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 305 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 29th, 2026 and today we'll be discussing my Spring Movie Review Roundup for 2026, where I discuss the movies and streaming shows I watched over the last few months. We will also have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store. That coupon code is DRAGONJUNE. And as always, you get the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code will be valid through June the 15th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's move on to my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. As I mentioned last week, Dragon-Mage is out and you can get it at Amazon and Kindle Unlimited and it's doing well, so thank you for that. My next main project is Blade of Thieves and as of this recording, I am on chapter 11 of 25, though that'll probably expand in the final draft, which puts me at 56,000 words in. So I'm almost halfway through. I think probably it's going to be the length of Blade of Wraiths or a little longer, but we'll see. I'm hoping to have it out towards the end of June, but depending on how June goes, that might slip till July. Hopefully we can avoid that. I'm also 5,000 words into Cloak of Frost and that will be my main project once Blade of Thieves is done. I'm hoping to have Cloak of Frost out towards the end of July, but depending on how June goes, it might slip to August. For audiobook projects, Blade of Wraiths is still processing at ACX, though I believe as of right now, you can get it at Google Play, Kobo, Spotify, and my own Payhip store. The other stores should be available within a few weeks. As of right now, I don't actually have any current audiobooks in production, though we have some scheduled for the future. Once Blade of Thieves is finally done, Brad Wills will record that for us. Hollis McCarthy is scheduled to record Cloak of Worlds in June, if all goes well. Leanne Woodward will be recording Dragon-Mage sometime in July, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. Hopefully we'll have new things for you to read and listen to before much longer. 00:02:32 Main Topic: Spring 2026 Movie Review Roundup Now without any further ado, let's move on to our main topic, my Spring 2026 Movie Review Roundup. It's time for the Spring 2026 Movie Review Roundup, where I review the movies and streaming shows I watched over the last few months. As always, they're listed from least favorite to most favorite. The grades are wholly subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions and thoughts. With that disclaimer out of the way, let's go to the movies. First up is Kicking and Screaming, which came out in 2005. This is a family comedy with Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall. Pharrell plays Phil Weston, a mild mannered vitamin store owner and Duvall plays his father, Buck Weston, owner of a successful chain of sports equipment stores. Buck is one of those hyper competitive guys who has to win at everything and Phil has always rolled with it. But when Phil's son is a benchwarmer on the youth soccer team that Buck coaches, Phil's had enough and starts coaching a rival team to get his son into the game and to defeat his father. Along the way, of course, he descends into Will Ferrell style comedic lunacy, but the PG version since this is a PG movie. Mike Ditka was also hilarious as Phil's sidekick and assistant coach. It seemed like an '80s family movie. It was a sort of movie where you could have taken the entire family to the theater in 2005 and everyone would have been at least moderately entertained. Overall Grade: C Next up is the animated Lord of the Rings, which came out in 1978. As I mentioned, this was the animated version of Lord of the Rings from 1978. Extremely ambitious, but I think it's fair to say this landed in ambitious failure territory, but they tried the best they could given the constraints of the technology at the time and the actual available budget. They tried to pack the entirety of the Fellowship of the Ring and the first half of The Two Towers into about two hours and 20 minutes. I'm sorry to say it just didn't work. Like Dune, the Lord of the Rings is one of those books that requires like 10 hours of very expensive filmmaking to pull off properly. That said, I think it is fair to say that this stumbled so that the Peter Jackson live action trilogy could run. Adapting a book (especially a big book) into a movie is a challenge and I don't think this quite got there. Too much was cut out and if you hadn't read the book, you would probably have no idea what was happening or just been confused the entire time. Additionally, the movie relied heavily on rotoscoping and it didn't always quite work. Like the rotoscope Nazgul looked creepy and unsettling, so that worked for them. However, the rotoscoped orcs just looked bad. You know how in live theater stagehands will dress all in black? The orcs kind of looked like that, albeit they're wearing yellow ponchos over their black stagehand outfits, almost like the stagehands were expecting inclement weather backstage. That said, the vocal performances and the music were very good. So an ambitious and admirable failure. As I said, I think the filmmaker's vision exceeded the grasp of their budget and the available technology of the 1970s. Overall Grade: C Next up is Airplane!, which came out in 1980. It was interesting to watch this as a cultural artifact. It had the leisurely pace of an '80s movie, with far more absurdist humor. It was a parody of various airplane disaster movies from the 1970s. It's also interesting that this is remembered as a Leslie Nielsen movie nowadays, though Leslie Nielsen 's character is only a supporting character. For all that he's known for his absurdist humor these days from later movies, Nielsen plays his character stone cold dead straight, which makes him all the funnier, amazingly enough. Some of the jokes in this movie have aged very badly, but it's still worth watching as an interesting and amusing cultural artifact, given how it influenced the entire genre of comedy movies afterwards. There's also the obligatory three seconds of nudity that can get cut on cable TV broadcast. Overall Grade: B- Next up is the Thomas Crown Affair, which came out in 1999. This is an interesting remake of a movie from the 1960s. Pierce Brosnan plays Thomas Crown, a billionaire who has grown bored with his life, so he orchestrates the theft of a priceless Monet painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The heist goes off flawlessly and the museum's insurance company sends out investigator Catherine Banning (played by Renee Russo) to retrieve the painting and avoid a hundred million dollar insurance payout. Banning immediately intuits that Crown is the thief and sets about to find the painting. This investigation is complicated by the fact that Crown and Banning immediately develop a strong attraction and start an affair. It was interesting to watch since neither Crown nor Banning are particularly sympathetic characters. In 2026, the phrase "bored New York billionaire" has much more sinister connotations than it did in 1999 and Banning breaks all kinds of laws and sleeping with her target is not a particularly bright idea. That said, the opening heist was interesting and Crown's final gambit to return the painting was extremely clever and enjoyable to watch. So overall, I like the movie, but there's still way too much nudity. Cable broadcasts are probably like 10 minutes shorter than the actual runtime from cutting it all out. Overall Grade: B- Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 2017 and this is a remake of the original Whiskey Galore from 1949. Honestly, this is exactly the same movie from 1949 that I watched in the Movie Review Roundup for Summer 2025, just updated with modern filmmaking techniques. If the movie makers in the '40s could have done it this way, they would have. Though I would recommend watching the 1949 one first and then the one from 2017. Overall Grade: B Next up is Super Mario Galaxy, which came out in 2026. And I have to admit, it felt a little strange to be the oldest person at the theater watching Super Mario Galaxy, but I've been playing Mario games since before any of these kids were born, so I think I had a right to be there. Anyway, I would say this movie is about 75% as good as the first one. It was a little overpacked and the plot wasn't quite as tight, but it's still fun to watch. The animation was excellent and I enjoyed all the callbacks to the various Mario games and since I haven't actually played all the Mario games (as a reminder, I played no console games of any kind between 1998 and 2019), I'm sure there were quite a few I missed. The plot is that Bowser Jr is coming to rescue his father, Bowser, who's been held captive since the end of the last movie. To power his doomsday weapon, Junior kidnaps Princess Rosalina and Princess Peach goes to rescue her while Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi stay to protect the Mushroom Kingdom. Their separate subplots will end up crossing when Bowser Jr. invades the Mushroom Kingdom to get Bowser. Glen Powell was an excellent choice to voice Fox McCloud. I'd say if you could imagine a movie that the audience would enjoy and the critics would hate, you'd end up with Super Mario Galaxy. Since that appears to be what happened to the tune of $970 million, it appears that metaphor was accurate. Also, to be less glib, "movies you can take your kids to" do serve a valuable social function (in my opinion). Overall Grade: B Next up is the Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins, which came out in 2026. This was a comedy with a fun premise. Reggie Dinkins (played by Tracy Morgan) was an elite NFL player who got bounced out of the league for placing bets on himself. Years later, he teams up with an indie filmmaker named Arthur Tobin (played by Daniel Radcliffe), to make a documentary to rehabilitate his image. However, Tobin has his own issues. He has an Oscar, but after the Oscar, he got hired to direct a Marvel movie and cracked under the pressure. He and Reggie have to go on a journey to recover their reputations. I thought this was a pretty funny sitcom. Tracy Morgan is a comedic natural, but Daniel Radcliffe turned out to be an excellent comedic actor as well. He was great in that Weird Al biopic a few years ago and he's very funny in this. Craig Robinson was also great as Jerry Basmati, Reggie's sleazy nemesis. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Mandalorian and Grogu, which came out in 2026. I enjoyed this. It was like three pretty good episodes of The Mandalorian show put together. The end result was an adventure movie that kind of reminded me of the best of 1980s fantasy and sci-fi movies with a lot of creature work and a lot of action scenes. For an extended stretch of the movie, Grogu takes over as the primary protagonist, and given that Grogu is a very expensive puppet, that's an impressive feat. The plot picks up from the end of The Mandalorian show. The Mandalorian and his adopted son Grogu are now working for the New Republic, helping to hunt down Imperial warlords. Mando gets assigned to hunt down in a mysterious Imperial warlord named Commander Coin, but the only people who have information on Coin's location are the Twins, a pair of Hutt crime lords and relatives of Jabba the Hutt from Return of the Jedi. The Twins are willing to give up Coin's location if Mando does a job for them, but as Han Solo could have warned Mando, working for the Hutts is not a good idea. I was surprised that the reviews for this movie were as mixed as they were, but I suspect that's a combination of three social factors: Number one, cumulative ill will towards Disney as a corporation, which has done numerous sketchy things in the 2020s. I think something similar happened with Microsoft and Starfield. Number two, the lingering bad aftertaste of the sequel trilogy and number three, the tendency of the hardcore Star Wars fandom to chronically overthink things. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is the animated Hobbit, which came out in 1977. Peter Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy from the 2010 famously stretched The Hobbit across three movies, which really didn't work and added a bunch of epic battle scenes, which was totally off for what was essentially a children's book. The animated 1977 version of The Hobbit, by contrast, went in a different direction, neatly adapting it down to 70 minutes or so, presumably because animation is very expensive. At the time, this got mixed reviews, but looking back nearly 50 years later, I think we can appreciate it more because of the sheer amount of work that goes into hand-drawn animation. Like computer-based animation is unquestionably a lot of work as well, but hand-drawn animation is on something of a higher level in terms of difficulty, in my opinion. That said, I think this adaptation did a better job of compressing the story down than the animated Lord of the Rings movie I mentioned earlier in this episode. There's also a lot of 1970s style folk singing-like a LOT. I suspect J.R.R. Tolkien would have hated every single adaptation ever made of any of his works (with perhaps the exception of the audiobooks), but he would have approved of the number of songs and poetry in this. Though it was amusing that the high elves in this movie sing in a '70s folk music style. It would be humorous if in the Silmarillion, Earnedil the Mariner had finally crossed the Sundering Seas to reach Valinor and appeal the aid of the Valar against Morgoth and his hordes, only to hear '70 style folk music echoing across the shining hills of the Undying Lands. Anyway, it's definitely worth watching this if you like The Hobbit or old style animation. Overall Grade: A- Next up is House of David Season 2, which came out in 2026. I wrestled with what grade to give this because it used a lot of AI for the big battle scene in episode one and as long time readers and listeners know, I do not generally approve of LLM generated slop. Ironically, I think episode one, the big battle sequence with all the AI, was definitely the weakest point of the entire second season. Everything else was better. That said, all the character drama and interactions and acting were really good, which amusingly shows that while LLM stuff can generate blurry scenes of mounted soldiers charging at night, the real human emotion comes from, well, real human emotion. Anyway, this picks right up from the end of Season 1, right after David kills Goliath, which means it takes place during most of the events with the third quarter of the book of 1 Samuel from the Bible. David becomes one of the chief commanders of King Saul, but David is secretly the anointed king of Israel. Saul's deteriorating mental state becomes threatening to David while Saul's children scheme for position (with the exception of Jonathan, who has accepted that God has chosen David as the next king of Israel) and the Philistines prepare for war against Israel. It is interesting how the show alternates between leaning into the Grimdark aspects of life in the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age and avoiding them. Like, constant warfare was a fact of life for a Mesopotamian king around 1000 BC. But the show also shows David as having passionate romantic love for Saul's daughter Michal and in the Bible, David ended up with at least eight wives that we know about (there were likely others) and an unnamed number of concubines. So late Bronze Age/early Iron Age monarchs were not likely to have been in the grips of fervent romantic love. Though based on the Psalms he wrote, David seems to have been a man who definitely was in touch with his emotions and quite possibly he would have passionately loved multiple women at the same time. Anyway, I enjoyed the show. While I am not an expert, I probably have a higher than average level of Old Testament knowledge. So when the show expanded on something from 1 Samuel (such as the role of Doeg, the murderous Edomite shepherd), I could see where they were coming from. Or the subplot where Jonathan falls in love with an Israelite woman since in the Bible, David took care of Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, logically, Jonathan had a wife at some point. Related to that as Saul continues his descent, in a moment of rage in 1 Samuel, he calls Jonathan "the son of a perverse and rebellious woman" and the show has a subplot explaining how Saul came to see Queen Ahinoam as a "perverse and rebellious woman". So I enjoyed this and will definitely watch Season 3 when it comes along. That said, the opening battle with the AI generated battle scenes is still definitely the weakest part of the series, though. Overall Grade: A- Next up is Maul: Shadow Lord, which came out in 2026. And in my opinion, this was pretty good. I think he could call the plot Sith Noir. Maul, desiring vengeance against the Emperor for all the pain he has endured, has decided to rebuild his criminal syndicate (previously destroyed in the Clone Wars) and use it to bring down the Empire. Meanwhile, Captain Lawson, a detective on a minor world, is trying to rebuild his relationship with his teenage son and keep his career afloat. This becomes tricky when a pair of fugitive Jedi fleeing from the Inquisitors turn up on their world. But in the younger of the two Jedi, Maul sees a potential apprentice for himself, one he could corrupt to the dark side. The animation has improved by quantum leaps and bounds since the days of the Clone War show. The lighting and the shadows are excellent. Maul looks spooky and a little uncanny. The lightsaber fights are quick and fluid. No spoilers, but the final episode is absolutely excellent. I also think one of the best things about the Star Wars animation shows is how Maul's character has evolved from simply the cool swordsmen at the end of The Phantom Menace to a sympathetic yet still evil warrior-philosopher, a tragic figure whose every effort always contains the seeds of its own downfall. Overall Grade: A Next up is Emma, which came out in 2020. This is an excellent adaptation of the Jane Austen's novel. Good performances, good cinematography, and it captures the essence of the novel quite well and it's probably a must for Austen fans to see. I don't really have anything negative to say about it, say that it has the three seconds of unnecessary nudity that can be cut in cable broadcasts. Ironically, and quite amusingly, that three seconds of nudity is quite literally the only thing this movie has in common with Airplane!. Overall Grade: A Next up is No Packers, No Life, which came out in 2025. This was a fun documentary about a group of Japanese Green Bay Packers fans. Obviously, there are fairly large cultural and linguistic divides between the United States and Japan, so American football is not hugely popular in Japan. However, the Green Bay Packers are the only community owned team in the NFL to this day and so they're quite a bit more sympathetic than one that's owned by a faceless billionaire. Anyway, an American businessman goes to Japan and stumbles across a Japanese man wearing a Packers jersey at a bar. From there, he learns of a small club called the Japanese Packers Cheering Team that gathered to watch Packers games. This businessman in question happened to be from Wisconsin, so he befriended the Japanese Packers Cheering Team and invited them to Green Bay for a game. The invitation snowballed and so the entire club and their families arrived to watch the game. Sports fandom really isn't one of my interests, so it's always interesting to look at it from the outside. That said, this was an enjoyable documentary about cross-cultural communication at its best. Overall Grade: A Let's close out this episode with my favorite thing I saw in spring 2026, which was Project Hail Mary, which came out in 2026. This is another "science man solves space problem that saves the day with math and science", type science fiction adventure like The Martian, though some new twists on the formula. Dr. Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship with all the other crew dead and no memory of how he got there. Gradually, he partially remembers and works out that he is part of Project Hail Mary, a last ditch effort to stop Earth's sun from dimming due to an extremophile organism called the Astrophage. Only one other star in Earth's stellar neighborhood was showing no signs of Astrophage infection, so Grace's ship was sent there on a suicide mission to try and recover some means of defeating the Astrophage. While there, he encounters an alien ship with a sole survivor and he slowly works out how to communicate with the alien, who he dubs Rocky. It turns out Rocky's people sent him there on a mission to solve the Astrophage problem as well and together Grace and Rocky try to work out how to save their respective home worlds. Quite enjoyable and worth seeing. At the time I typed this in March of 2026, it was the highest-grossing movie of 2026 and I think it deserved that, though it did eventually get overtaken by Super Mario Galaxy. Overall Grade: A I suppose that was an eclectic range of movies, wasn't it? Interestingly, I actually saw three of them in theaters: Project Hail Mary, Super Mario Galaxy, and The Mandalorian and Grogu, so I went to the theater three times in three months. I think that's the most I've been to the movie theater in a single year in the entirety of the 2020s. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show interesting. 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 we'll see you all next week.  

It's a me! Methio! This is straight-up wild -- a New Haven drug dealer named Ronnell Rogers just got slammed with six years in federal prison because cops pulled him over and found his stash packed with fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and meth pills molded exactly like Super Mario's head, mustache, eyebrows and all. Yeah the same Nintendo icon kids grew up collecting is now being shaped into candy-looking dope that could fool a toddler -- Rogers was already on supervised release from a prior conviction so this was strike three and the judge wasn't playing, proving once again that even the Mushroom Kingdom can't save you when you're slinging cartoon drugs on the street. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #MarioMeth #SuperMarioDrugs #MethPills #DrugArrest #NintendoDrama #CartoonMeth #NewHavenArrest #DrugTrafficker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailOkay, here's the 4-1-1: Take a minor character from the legendary “Donkey Kong” series and make a big deal out of him. Sure, he was the hero. But all he did was jump and climb. I could do that. Even if I was 300 pounds I could probably… I don't know, do one or the other maybe. Sorry Pauline, you gonna die.Kids, this is the story of how this Mushroom Kingdom show came to syndication.                        Where did this show come from?                        Was it supposed to be bigger?                        Just what was Club Mario?     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE SUPER MARIO BROS SUPER SHOW! Thanks for 'tooning in!

Send us Fan MailThe Super Mario Bros Movie is the kind of film that can make you feel eight years old again and also make you ask, “Wait, is that all it wanted to be?” We jump into our full review with the stuff that matters to longtime Nintendo fans: the decision to start Mario and Luigi in Brooklyn, the joy of seeing the Mushroom Kingdom in crisp modern animation, and the constant stream of references that try to trigger that old-school Mario magic.We get specific about what works and what doesn't. Jack Black's Bowser is an easy highlight, especially once “Peaches” enters the chat, and we talk about why that moment feels more memorable than a lot of the movie's dialogue. We also dig into voice casting and character choices, from Charlie Day's Luigi energy to the debate around Chris Pratt's Mario and whether Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong pulls you out of the world. Along the way, we nerd out about Luigi's Mansion potential, the Mario Kart sequence, and the film's funniest curveball character.Then we go bigger: what should a great video game adaptation aim for in 2026 and beyond? We compare Illumination's kid-forward style to the DreamWorks approach, with Shrek as the measuring stick for an animated movie that truly serves adults and kids at the same time. If you've been searching for a clear Super Mario Bros Movie podcast review, a take on Nintendo lore, or a thoughtful debate about nostalgia versus storytelling, you'll fit right in.Subscribe for more geek culture deep dives, share this with the friend who still knows every Mario sound effect, and leave us a five-star review if you want to support the show. What did you rate The Super Mario Bros Movie?Support the show

The Nerds are back with their weekly movie review! This week they return to the Mushroom Kingdom as they review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Will this movie clear the final level of Certified Nerd or will the princess be in yet another castle?

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie picks up where The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) left off. Mario and Luigi are now heroes who traverse through magical sewer pipes to different realms, including the Mushroom Kingdom, home of the Toads and Princess Peach. The Mushroom Kingdom is threatened by the son of the defeated Bowser, and our heroes take to the stars to battle the tech-savvy Bowser Jr. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/samara_mitchell9, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

"Might wanna hang on to something" - Cinematic Reviews returns to the Mushroom Kingdom for the action-packed Mario sequelhttps://cinematic-reviews.com/

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This week on I Can Do This All Day Podcast, we review the Super Mario Galaxy movie and dive into the magic, the mayhem, and the massive nostalgia that makes it such a fun ride. From its cosmic visuals to its big fan-favorite moments, we break down what works, what stands out, and why this adventure feels straight out of the Mushroom Kingdom.

In which Kid 2 joins me in reviewing THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (2026), from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, the film is directed by Aaron Horvarth and Michael Jelenic and co-director credits to Pierre Leduc and Fabien Polack.  Mario (Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), and their new companion Yoshi (Donald Glover) embark on an intergalactic odyssey to rescue the cosmic Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson) after she is kidnapped by the cunning Bowser Jr (Benny Safdie).  The team must navigate spectacular, gravity-defying galaxies to stop the young heir from harvesting Rosalina's celestial energy to fuel a universe-destroying weapon and restore his father's former glory.  As they journey toward the Comet Observatory, the brothers face high-stakes space battles and uncover surprising secrets about the stars that threaten to reshape the fate of the Mushroom Kingdom forever.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 38 m, is rated PG and is currently in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode goes out to Sameer - a cool Dad and excellent human - thank you!#TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #Nintendo #NES #ShigeruMiyamoto #TakashiTezuka #KojiKondo #SatoshiTajiri #SatoruIwata #GunpeiYokoi #KensukeTanabe #YoshiakiKoizumi #TakashiIizuka #TakayaImamura #HirokazuYasuhara #AlexeyPajitnov #ChrisPratt #Mario #CharlieDay #Luigi #AnyaTaylorJoy #PrincessPeach #BrieLarson #Rosalina #JackBlack #Bowser #BennySafdie #BowserJr #KeeganMichaelKey #Toad #KevinMichaelRichardson #Kamek #IssaRae #HoneyQueen #GlenPowell #FoxMcCloud  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

This week we're leaving the Mushroom Kingdom behind and launching into the far reaches of the cosmos for the gravitational masterpiece, Super Mario Galaxy! Whether you view it as a cinematic odyssey or the peak of intergalactic storytelling, we're diving deep into the debut of Rosalina, the whimsy of the Lumas, and the soaring orchestral score that made this journey through the stars feel truly epic. Cocktail comes from My Bartender!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

This episode of Randomer Nintendo goes beyond the Mushroom Kingdom in every sense. We travel to space and back with multiple viewings of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, discussing our likes, dislikes, its box office performance, and everything in between. We also travel to the theme park capital of the world, Orlando! Hear our tales from Disney World, Universal’s Epic Universe, and not just the Super Nintendo World within it, but specifically its Donkey Kong Country expansion. It all adds up to a show nearly as jam-packed as the Mario Galaxy Movie itself! What did you think of Mario’s second cinematic outing? Comment and let us know. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. Here go we! Topics [0:14] Super Mario Galaxy Movie impressions [0:58] Super Mario Galaxy Movie at the box office [1:28] Visiting Disney World [1:49] Visiting Universal Orlando [2:13] Visiting Super Nintendo World

Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   SHOW US SOME LOVE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/KeepingUpWithTheNerds   The power of Grayskull is back, and we're heading to the Mushroom Kingdom! This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, we're balancing high-fantasy nostalgia with the biggest gaming movie of the decade. First up, we're breaking down the brand-new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe trailer. We've seen a few iterations lately, but does this new look capture the magic of the original 80s classic? We discuss the character designs and our thoughts on other retro icons getting the modern treatment.  Then, it's the big one. We finally sat down to watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and we have thoughts. From the star-studded voice cast to the endless Nintendo Easter eggs, we're giving our full, spoiler-filled review. Did it live up to the hype, or was it "Game Over" for the Nerds?  In this Issue: ⚔️ Masters of the Universe: Our deep-dive reaction to the new He-Man trailer.

IT'S A-ME, HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, the guys discuss how Super Mario is back from the Mushroom Kingdom and he's lighting up the box office like it's the top of King Koopa's head ($600M+!)  Is it more fan-service slop or is the lofty Nintendo IP finally finding it's cinematic voice? Joe also gives us the insider scoop about the terms of the recent Writer's Guild agreement: both the positive and the negative, and what it might mean down the line. All this and much more! Listen now! "Yoshi!"  - Joe Russo's 1-word review for Super Mario Galaxy

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the animated adventure comedy film based on Nintendo's Mario video game franchise. It is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and is once again produced by Illumination and Nintendo. Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), the adoptive mother of the Lumas living in the Comet Observatory, is kidnapped by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who plots to drain her power to create life to fuel a universe-destroying cannon in honour of his father, Bowser (Jack Black), who was defeated by Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day). Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), and their new pal Yoshi (Donald Glover), venture into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. We break down all things cameos, references, easter eggs, and the all important plot.

Jim, Peter, and Tiff are back with this fun episode about the new Super Mario Galaxy movie. We Laugh. We talk some $#!%/. We enjoy- hope that you do too !

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! This week we've got a packed episode featuring Mikey's Trio of Mini Reviews followed by our full breakdown of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)! We kick things off with three quick-hit reviews assigned by Mikey after his Oscar bowling victory, then blast off into our main event as Mario goes cosmic in his latest big-screen adventure. ⸻ ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:28 – Mikey's Trio of Mini Reviews 00:58 – Nabil's Review 09:13 – Marco's Review 18:27 – James' Review 25:19 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Review 53:40 – Spoiler Section 01:02:18 – Outro ⸻

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are blasting off into the heavens and diving back into Hell's Kitchen with two major releases. First up is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! With Chris Pratt returning as Mario alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser, this interstellar adventure takes the Mushroom Kingdom to the stars. With galaxies to explore and new allies and threats along the way, we are breaking down whether this sequel captures the magic, scale, and fun fans are hoping for. Then we turn to Daredevil #1, written by Stephanie Phillips with art by Lee Garbett, colors by Frank D'Armata and Frank Martin, and letters by VC's Ariana Maher. This new era finds Matt Murdock stepping into an unexpected role while a mysterious new villain targets him from the shadows. With a fresh status quo and a deeper dive into Daredevil's noir roots does Phillips and Garbett set the stage for a bold and unpredictable chapter in Hell's Kitchen? Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #Daredevil #Nintendo #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

Tamzyn and Clayton talk the latest trip into the Mushroom Kingdom with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The post Lets A Go Galactic appeared first on Geeks OUT.

We discuss the new Mario movie - 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Starring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brie Larson, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Keegan-Michael Key & MORE! Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Sketching Up, hosts Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta break down their full review of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie—from storyline issues and character usage to Easter eggs, Nintendo references, and what's next for the Mario cinematic universe.They dive into major topics like Mario vs Peach as the lead character, the rushed pacing across iconic worlds like the Mushroom Kingdom and Galaxy, and the growing theory that Nintendo is building toward a Super Smash Bros movie universe.The conversation also explores standout moments, including Jack Black's Bowser, Yoshi's role, Rosalina's underuse, and the introduction of characters like Star Fox, Pikmin, and R.O.B.—plus what Daisy's arrival means for future films.Subscribe for more episodes covering gaming, pop culture, movies, and animation breakdowns.Try Audible today — head to http://www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudiosto start your 30-day free trial and get readingFollow 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.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Mario Movie Review Begins00:48 - Travel Stories & Arizona Trip02:10 - Orlando Magic Court Experience03:55 - Fenway Park Story & Mad Props Plug07:59 - Space Talk & Artemis Mission10:35 - Mario Galaxy Movie Initial Thoughts11:12 - Storyline Issues & Rosalina Discussion12:26 - Rushed Worlds & Missed Opportunities13:37 - Easter Eggs: Star Fox, Pikmin, Game & Watch15:08 - What Worked vs What Didn't16:22 - Best Scene in the Movie17:03 - Mario vs Peach Problem18:30 - Luigi & Yoshi Underutilization19:24 - Bowser Performance Review20:02 - Peach & Mario Relationship Confusion21:15 - How the Story Should Have Been Structured22:23 - Bowser Jr. & Lack of Mystery23:11 - Too Much Nostalgia, Not Enough Story24:18 - R.O.B. & Nintendo References25:25 - What's Next for the Franchise26:23 - Post-Credit Scene & Daisy Reveal27:03 - Plot Holes & World-Building Issues28:09 - Super Smash Bros Movie Theory29:24 - Nintendo Universe Expansion Concerns30:08 - Future Shows & Spin-Off Predictions

Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   SHOW US SOME LOVE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/KeepingUpWithTheNerds   The power of Grayskull is back, and we're heading to the Mushroom Kingdom! This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, we're balancing high-fantasy nostalgia with the biggest gaming movie of the decade. First up, we're breaking down the brand-new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe trailer. We've seen a few iterations lately, but does this new look capture the magic of the original 80s classic? We discuss the character designs and our thoughts on other retro icons getting the modern treatment.  Then, it's the big one. We finally sat down to watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and we have thoughts. From the star-studded voice cast to the endless Nintendo Easter eggs, we're giving our full, spoiler-filled review. Did it live up to the hype, or was it "Game Over" for the Nerds?  In this Issue: ⚔️ Masters of the Universe: Our deep-dive reaction to the new He-Man trailer.

Now You're Playing With Millennials  Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) rocket into another Galaxy to rescue her kidnapped sister Rosalina (Brie Larson) in the 2026 Super Mario Brothers Movie sequel. Can brothers Mario and Luigi (Chris Pratt and Charlie Day) keep the Mushroom Kingdom safe as Bowser (Jack Black) returns to full size and escapes to a homemade planet built by imaginative son Junior (Benny Safdie)? And what do video game icons Yoshi (Donald Glover), Honey Queen (Issa Rae), and Fox McCloud (Glen Powell) bring to this “Mario Party”?  Listen to Find Out Now!

Aaron and Leyla finally put down their ideological burden and finish their two-month journey of reading "The Fountainhead." We get the maddest we've ever been, get fully irradiated with yaoi, make a short pilgrimage to the cuck chair, and cap it all off with a special musical ending, for real fans only.  Links-  Marc Andreessen on Introspection The Wuthering Heights Skin Room Sideways- Why Hellfire is the Best Disney Villain Song Ever --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Val review  - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. They will also review The Drama and A Great Awakening.  Andy and Val will mention the Netflix movie, Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom - Former NBA star Lamar Odom and ex-wife Khloé Kardashian revisit his rise with the Lakers, their high-profile marriage, and the private struggles that led to his near-fatal 2015 overdose and journey through recovery. They will also review The Truth & Tragedy of Moriah Wilson on Netflix.  In addition, they will look at streaming series like XO Kitty S3 on Netflix and Made for March on Paramount+. 

In this episode of Casual Chats, Arun and Patricia start a new month looking back on the adaptations of the Super Mario Bros. franchise by Nintendo. They first they look back are the three animated television shows animated and produced by DiC Entertainment: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World. All 3 shows involve Mario, Luigi, and Princess Toadstool defeating the evil King Koopa from taking over the land they're residing in. In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Toad is alongside the group preventing King Koopa taking over the Mushroom Kingdom. In Super Mario World, Yoshi is alongside the gang preventing King Koopa and the Koopalings taking over Dinosaur World. All 3 shows have lived in infamy due to being prominently featured on parodic videos, reanimation projects, and YouTube poops. How do they hold up in their own merits?

INTRO:I'm Hank, longtime podcaster, filmmaker, and YouTuber, and this is my review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie This is a spoiler-filled review of the movie so you've been warned.Synopsis:Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.BUDGET:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has an estimated budget of $110 million dollars.It'll easily surge past a billion dollars.SETTINGS:The world of Mario Galaxy is vibrant, busy and alive.CHARACTERS:Glen Powell Fox McCloud(voice)Anya Taylor-Joy Princess Peach(voice)Chris Pratt Mario(voice)Jack Black Bowser(voice)Brie Larson Rosalina(voice)Benny Safdie Bowser Jr.(voice)Keegan-Michael Key Toad(voice)Charlie Day Luigi(voice)Donald Glover Yoshi(voice)HITS:Throwbacks to the super scope 6.Luigi uses Super Mario Bros. 3's Frog Suit power-up to defeat a Big Bertha fish.The Gateway Galaxy information desk is manned by R.O.B. and he does the slow moving bit.Image of Slippy Toad from Star Fox 64.Baby Mario even plays the Mario theme on his teeth.Yoshi eats and expels Francis the dog from the first movie.Yoshi was a fun addition.Short runtime (99 minutes).MISSES:I disliked the storyline for Bowser. The bad guy trying to be good is overdone in Hollywood. No more conflicted bad guys.The story overall is convoluted.Fox McCloud is a cool addition but unnecessary as the cast felt bloated.Welcome to the super princess world. Princess Daisy is up next! Yes, have princesses in the movie, but don't make a Mario movie about them.The nihilistic Lumalee is back to ensure you're going to have awkward conversations about death with your 5 year old.The voices didn't all land as well as in the first movie.This sequel lacked the heart of the first movie.CHECK OUT MY NEW SHOW CALLED: Low-Budget Movie ReviewsLINK: https://feeds.captivate.fm/low-budget-movie-reviews/MOVIE SCORE: 6/10DIRECTION: B (four directors)WRITING: D Matthew Fogel (convoluted story).ANIMATION: A POST PRODUCTION (score/sfx/edit/color grade) AREWATCHABILITY: C

The Super Mario Bros Movie was a not-unsurprising hit, so it was only natural for Universal to want a sequel.And here it is.The Super Mario Galaxy Movie98 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre LeducDirected by Matthew Fogel Synopsis:Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.But can it possibly fill the White Gloves of the original hit, much less the entire Mario Galaxy?Let's find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Up Gamers?!In this week's installment of Konsole Kombat, two of Nintendo's most versatile powerhouses finally collide in a battle of whimsy and cosmic strength. On one side stands Paper Mario, the 2D hero who has defied the laws of physics and dimensions to save the Mushroom Kingdom time and again. On the other, the ever-hungry Kirby, the pink puffball from Dream Land known for absorbing the very essence of his enemies.The episode dives into their unique mechanics, comparing Paper Mario's strategic, badge-based versatility and world-flipping abilities against Kirby's near-infinite copy potential and legendary feats of durability. It's a matchup that explores whether the "Hero of the Heavens" can overcome a warrior made of paper who has faced literal gods.This Podcast is a member of the DynaMic Podcast Network! Please check out the other shows on the Network:* Dynamic Duel: Marvel Vs. DC * Max Destruction: Movie Fights *Senjoh World: Anime ActionCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Also, please consider leaving a 5 Star Rating and Review wherever you may be listening to this show, as it helps continue growing our listening audience!#videogamecharacterbattles #gamingpodcast #gaming #sony #microsoft #nintendo #playstation #xbox #epic #steam #papermario #kirby

With the next Mario movie a little under a week from release, our hosts return to DiC's divisive take on the franchise with the first of two Saturday morning installments they made. The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3 took the brothers to a more accurate to the games Mushroom Kingdom, but did it without half the cast of the Super Show and with a massive time crunch for production. It's a wild ride, and we hope you all enjoy our look back at it!

This week, we review Super Mario Bros. (1993), Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's wildly offbeat sci-fi adventure based (very loosely) on the beloved Nintendo video game. Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo star as Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi, who find themselves pulled into a dystopian alternate dimension ruled by the villainous King Koopa, played with lizardy menace by Dennis Hopper. With de-evolution guns, fungus-based tech, and a plot that veers as far from the Mushroom Kingdom as possible, this film reimagines the game's bright, bouncy world into a gritty cyberpunk nightmare.Is plumbing the multiverse a pipe dream or just a clogged mess? Listen on to find out!Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!Contact us: itwasamoviepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: It was a movie..Spotify pageFollow, rate & review us here:https://linktr.ee/itwasamovieYoutube: It was a movie channel...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itwasamovieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasamoviepodcast/X: https://x.com/itwasamoviepodTikTok clips & highlights: https://www.tiktok.com/@itwasamoviepodSee all our ratings & reviews: Google SpreadsheetIMDb List: IMDb | Letterboxd: Letterboxd

What's up Gamers?Get ready for the greediest, grimiest, and most "WAH-filled" race in the history of the show! In this episode of Konsole Kombat, we're throwing sportsmanship out the window as the ultimate masters of foul play collide on the asphalt.Representing the Mushroom Kingdom, we have the gold-grubbing powerhouse Wario and his spindly, scheming partner Waluigi. They're bringing their signature brand of chaos to the track, but they've finally met their match in the icons of animated cheating: Dick Dastardly and his snickering sidekick, Muttley.Switching to a Mario Kart: Double Dash!! format, both teams must master the art of the tag-team drive. It's a battle of custom karts, Special Items, and underhanded tactics. Will the Wario Car flatten the competition, or will the Mean Machine unleash a trap that even a Bob-omb can't escape?This Podcast is a member of the DynaMic Podcast Network! Please check out the other shows on the Network:* Dynamic Duel: Marvel Vs. DC * Max Destruction: Movie Fights *Senjoh World: Anime ActionCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Also, please consider leaving a 5 Star Rating and Review wherever you may be listening to this show, as it helps continue growing our listening audience!#gamingpodcast #gaming #sony #microsoft #nintendo #playstation #xbox #epic #steam #wario #waluigi #wackyraces

The Mushroom Kingdom is heading to the stars, and we finally know who is providing the voice for everyone's favorite green dinosaur. In this Saturday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam breaks down the massive final cast reveal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. From Donald Glover as Yoshi to Luis Guzmán as the long-lost villain Wart, we are looking at the star-studded lineup heading to theaters. Plus, learn how to claim your 40th-anniversary digital trading cards on the Nintendo Today! app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next-gen Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix and will play PC games; Valve still hopes to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller "this year"; everything announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Nintendo sues the Trump administration, Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, and EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios. Also: breaking immersion, a cashless Mushroom Kingdom, hard cheese vs melted cheese, and more! Games Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Marathon, Minishoot Adventures, Evercade Alpha, Pokémon Pokopia SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

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In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from the business manager of Phenomenal Fungi, which sells tinctures, cultures, and mushroom merch. It’s been a busy year in the land of shrooms! Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Nintendo just shattered a lifelong assumption about Mario and Princess Peach — and that’s only the beginning. On this fast-paced edition of Nina’s What’s Trending, the crew breaks down a surprising relationship update from the Mushroom Kingdom, plus a bold prediction from Bill Gates that could make smartphones a thing of the past. Nina's What's Trending is your daily dose of the hottest headlines, viral moments, and must-know stories from The Jubal Show! From celebrity gossip and pop culture buzz to breaking news and weird internet trends, Nina’s got you covered with everything trending right now. She delivers it with wit, energy, and a touch of humor. Stay in the know and never miss a beat—because if it’s trending, Nina’s talking about it! This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2025 comes to a close, Eammonn Dignam reflects on a year that changed the industry. We analyze the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 , which brought us Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, all while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mushroom Kingdom's hero. We discuss the shifting of the guard as Doug Bowser retires as President of Nintendo of America, succeeded by Devon Pritchard. The show also dives into the "AA" miracle: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game of the Year on a budget under $10 million. Finally, we break down the end-of-year controversy surrounding Arc Raiders , its shift to a premium $40 model, and Tim Sweeney's defense of its AI-voiced characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up Gamers?! On this week's episode of Konsole Kombat, we are pitting two of the most voracious appetites in video game history against one another. In one corner, we have the Mushroom Kingdom's most reliable steed and egg-throwing dynamo, Yoshi. In the other, the arcade legend, the ghost-chomping pioneer, Pac-Man.Both combatants are known for eating their enemies whole, but who has the bite to back up the bark? We break down the stats, analyze the arsenals, and simulate the scenario to see who comes out on top.In this episode, we discuss:Yoshi's Agility: Can the flutter jump and egg arsenal outmaneuver the arcade king?Pac-Man's Power: How do Power Pellets translate to a one-on-one deathmatch?The X-Factor: What happens when two characters who usually eat their opponents try to eat each other?Will the Green Dinosaur turn the Yellow circle into an omelet, or will Pac-Man achieve a perfect game? Tune in to find out who reigns supreme in the arena!Don't forget to subscribe and give us your thoughts in the comments below. Get out there and level up, Kombatants!

We're still concerned with the Delta Quadrant as this episode of Casual Trek covers episodes from Modern Trek's animated series concerning the Voyager, the Delta Quadrant and all those assorted antics. First up is the Prodigy Season One mid-season two-parter ‘A Moral Star' where Dal and the Protostar gang plan to actually do a Starfleet with a little bit of heist antics as they try to break out the prisoners of their old home and then in Lower Decks' ‘Twovix' as Boimler grapples with the possibility of promotion, the crew of the Cerritos discover that when there's an outbreak of Tuvixes, Janeway was 100% right!Episodes Discussed: A Moral Star (06:36) and Twovix (35:35)Talking points: Dan Dare (SPACE HYPER HERO), Hades II, the dark history of the Mushroom Kingdom, more of the Dark History of Charlie's time with Dave's, the one time the Holodeck safeties breaking was a good thing, Janeway is definitely cottagecore, 80s cartoons were great nostalgia, but modern cartoons do have some superior moments, Mantzoukis in Taskmaster has coloured our heroes opinion of Jakim Pog, many many references to Katamari Damacy, Janeway was right killing Tuvix, does Riker regret not having sex with his transporter clone? we make Tuvix a verb, an Americano is a Tuvix of Espresso and Water, what happens when coffee reaches Warp 10? Miles sings two seperate theme tunes.PEDANTS CORNER: The TOS episode Miles refers to is ‘Is There In Truth No Beauty.' Miles and his wife DO have the Katamari Damacy soundtrack on vinyl, important to know.

Welcome to Episode 147 of Nintendo Therapy, your weekly dive into Nintendo news, rumors, and everything happening across the worlds of Hyrule, the Mushroom Kingdom, and beyond. This week we kick things off with the big story: Nintendo finally released official photos of the live-action Zelda movie, and reactions are all over the place. Kevin talks through why Zelda is such a tough series to adapt into a film in the first place — from its puzzle-driven structure to its constantly shifting art styles — and why live-action may box the franchise into something it was never meant to be. We also get into the big questions: Will Link talk? Will the movie rely on Marvel-style climaxes? And can any adaptation really capture exploration and discovery the way the games do?Harrison shares his first impressions as well, including why he's hopeful but cautious, how the film can stand out in a crowded fantasy landscape, and why practical effects would've made a huge difference. We wrap up our Zelda talk with thoughts on how Nintendo Studios is positioning itself, what the future might hold, and whether the franchise is headed toward TV rather than film.From there, we jump into our weekly game segment, “Guess Which Year This Black Friday Deal Is From?”, where we revisit wild Wii doorbusters, classic 3DS bundles, and the nostalgic chaos of early Switch holiday ads. That leads straight into our massive Black Friday 2025 Nintendo deals roundup, covering the best Switch 2 discounts, surprisingly deep price drops on Switch 1 titles, standout eShop specials, and collector-friendly physical releases. We highlight the biggest bargains, the strangest markdowns, and which deals are likely to get even better over the holiday weekend.We also take a closer look at the unusual release schedule for late 2025 and early 2026. With a big 6–8 week gap after December 11th, we talk about why Nintendo might be holding back, what shadow-drops or remasters could fill the space, and what to expect from the almost-certain January Nintendo Direct. From potential Zelda remasters and Xenoblade ports to Switch 2 upgrade patches for major first-party games, there are a lot of possibilities for how Nintendo might keep momentum going into the new year.This episode also features our spotlight section covering two standout Genesis titles: Vectorman and Pulseman. We dig into why Vectorman still looks so good today, how Sega pulled off its “vector piece” animation tricks, and why its late-era Genesis style has aged into something retro-cool. Then we jump to Game Freak's electric platformer Pulseman — a game released in the U.S. only through the Sega Channel — and explore its fast movement, anime-influenced identity, experimental mechanics, and the early design DNA that eventually carried over into Pokémon.We wrap up with some final thoughts on the Zelda movie and a look at the surprise shadow-drop of Tomb Raider 2013 on the eShop, which sparks a conversation about what other remasters might be quietly waiting in the wings.Nintendo Therapy is part of the Sidepanel Network, and you can also catch Harrison's weekly show on Harrison Talks Pod. Thanks for hanging out with us — and feel free to drop your Zelda movie hopes, fears, or jokes in the comments.

While they didn't save the Mushroom Kingdom, Eric Wilson and Payton Wilson might have saved your IDP matchups in Week 9 with 60+ combined points. Adam and Bobby celebrate the Super Wilson Bros. and much more in their rundown of all things Week 9: linebackers racking up tackles, Laiatu Latu breaking out, Jaelan Phillips being shipped out of Miami, injuries hitting some big-name players, and so much more. Tune in and let's-a go!0:00 Intro3:10 Jaelan Phillips trade6:50 Dre'Mont Jones trade8:22 Injury updates16:09 LB developments34:26 DL developments52:27 DB developmentsCheck out our brand-new, free IDP start/sit tool, powered by Mike Woellert's weekly projections: https://idpstartsit.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. Spook-E Season is back! All throughout October, we pick monsters from myth and media and speculate how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet's history. This year's theme is Monsters of Nintendo! This episode, we begin with a baddie from the Mushroom Kingdom. What evolutionary path might generate a pipe-dwelling plant-like predator? Our creatures to create this time: Piranha Plants. Join the Common Descent Discord server for more Spook-E discussion! https://discord.gg/CwPBxdh9Ev Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast More ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into Analytic Dreamz's raw reaction on the Notorious Mass Effect segment as he breaks down the official title announcement for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. From Nintendo's iconic space-faring adventure to the cinematic leap, explore fan theories, production buzz, and what this means for the Mushroom Kingdom's big-screen evolution. Analytic Dreamz unpacks Easter eggs, voice cast hints, and potential plot twists inspired by the Wii classic. Whether you're a die-hard gamer or casual viewer, this take delivers unfiltered insights on gaming's Hollywood surge. Tune in for the full breakdown on Notorious Mass Effect – your go-to for pop culture deep dives. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's-a celebration! Super Mario Bros. turns 40, and we're marking the occasion on Enjoy Stuff with a warp pipe full of history, quirks, and nostalgia. Mario is 40! Shua and Jay leap into the Mushroom Kingdom to explore the history, creators, quirks, and cultural impact of Super Mario Bros. News Destination D23 brought with it a lot of cool news, such as Toy Story 5 updates and a cool 30th anniversary release of the original Toy Story Plus, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic KIngdom gets a little promotional change The first two TRON movies are being remastered and re-released on Ultra 4K and more! Back to the Future also gets a re-release and a specially packaged collection Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay's been checking out Fosse/Verdon, the biopic miniseries starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. An interesting true story about some legends in the world of choreography. Shua's been enjoying a sweet treat mashup—Reese's Oreos. Yes, that's right. And they're delicious!     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  On Sci-atus   Enjoy Your First!  It's-a celebration! In this week's Arcade, we honor four decades of Super Mario Bros. and its lasting impact on gaming and pop culture. From the early NES days and the vision of creators like Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo, to quirky glitches like the Minus World and the debate over how to pronounce Mario's name, the guys explore the origins and evolution of the Mushroom Kingdom. They also highlight the colorful cast of characters, the unforgettable power-ups, Mario's pre-Super Mario Bros. appearances, and the franchise's crossover into movies, TV, commercials, and global culture. Mario didn't just save Princess Toadstool, he saved the entire video game industry.   So grab a Fire Flower, stomp some Goombas, and come celebrate four decades of platforming fun with us. Because when it comes to enjoying stuff, “It's-a me, Mario!” Did you play Super Mario Bros? What tricks do you know? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Its-a-me!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

In this NSFW (and NSFL?) episode, Kristin dives into the important stuff: When is it okay to grab a boob in an emergency? Are Mario and Princess Peach really just friends… or is there some serious Mushroom Kingdom drama we need to unpack? Plus, Kristin shares her unexpected journey into the world of sex toys—how she got involved, what surprised her, and why everyone should care.It's spicy, it's silly, and it's not one to play out loud at work (unless your job is awesome).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The same day  Nintendo was officially introducing its latest console, Donald Trump was announcing his new global tariff plan. As a result, gamers were treated to an early preview of what a world bound up in tariffs would look like. Spoiler: It'll probably cost you a lot more. Guest: Jason Koebler, a co-founder of 404 Media Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices