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Rowls and Wally invite friend of the podcast, Hattori Hanzo to review the HBO Max series, The Last of Us.
Rowls and Wally run down the future releases in "Chapter 1" of the rebooted DCU.
Rowls, Wish, and Wally answer questions posed by their most loyal listeners.
The Cerebral Ninja rejoin Rowls and Wally to review the Disney+ Marvel television special, Werewolf by Night.
Rowls and Wally are joined by the Cerebral Ninja, Hattori Hanzo as they provide final thoughts on the Disney/Marvel TV series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Rowls and Wally give their first impressions, and discuss the criticism of, the Warner Bros. Montreal video game, Gotham Knights.
Rowls and Wally review the latest installment of the DCEU, Black Adam.
Rowls and Wally discuss the recent rapid changes to DC-related content stemming from the WarnerMedia/Discovery merger.
Rowls and Wally give their episode 1 review of Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.
Rowls, Wish, and Wally preview the Disney+ Star Wars limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Rowls and Wally review the latest MCU installment, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Rowls and Wally preview the upcoming releases of the Disney+/MCU Moon Knight series, and the Sony Pictures/Marvel theatrical production, Morbius.
Rowls and Wally review the HBO Max limited series, DMZ.
Rowls and Wally welcome the newest member of the Est. 1982 Podcast, Wishkid Jones as they review Matt Reeves's The Batman!
Rowls and Wally review the HBO Max DC series, Peacemaker.
Rowls and Wally joined by friend of the show and devout Star Wars fan, Tuwisha Rogers-Simpson as they discuss The Book of Boba Fett as well as the potential future of the Star Wars franchise.
Rowls and Wally interview Gerald Trottman. Mr. Trottman is Lead Composer for ASG Music Group, a joint venture of Alcon Entertainment and Sleeping Giant Music designed to integrate the combined companies' music, film, television and commercial media enterprises. Gerald has worked as a Composer, Arranger and Songwriter on several properties, including: Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Blade Runner 2049, The Expanse to name a few. In this episode, Wally and Rowls talk to Gerald about his career, his beliefs, and the future of music in the entertainment industry. Episode Links: More on Gerald Trottman - https://www.geraldtrottman.com/ Blade Runner: Black Lotus Soundtrack - Amazon | Apple | Spotify Trailer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus: https://youtu.be/ahNgjVcq4sA
Rowls and Wally close out 2021 with a review of The Matrix Resurrections. ***SPOILERS*** Music credits: Lee Mack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUzd_VY95DQ
Rowls and Wally review the final chapter of the Spider-Man MCU trilogy: No Way Home
Rowls and Wally review the latest installment of the MCU, Eternals.
Rowls and Wally review the new cinematic adaptation of Dune.
Rowls and Wally give a brief recap of the 2nd annual DC Fandome event.
Rowls and Wally talk about the battle between Marvel and the family estates of the creators over intellectual property.
Ten years after its introduction, Rowls and Wally discuss DC's ambitious New 52 endeavor.
The Cerebral Ninja returns to join Rowls in schooling Wally on the essential elements of a good action movie.
Rowls and Wally welcome back the Cerebral Ninja, Hattori Hanzo to talk about Shang Chi and its potential effect on the movie industry during the COVID era.
Cosplayer extraordinaire Mutant Glue joins Rowls and Wally to discuss the cosplay culture and provides insight into being a woman of color in the industry.
Rowls and Wally review Netflix's reboot of an animation classic, Masters of the Universe and have a discussion about their place as Gen X-ers in modern geek culture.
Rowls and Wally give their thoughts on the two most recent MCU Phase 4 offerings, Loki and Black Widow as well as the potential direction of the cinematic universe.
Rowls and Wally have a discussion about what is most important in television and movie entertainment: Compelling story or mind-blowing action?
Rowls and Wally discuss Amazon Prime's Invincible and Netflix series Jupiter's Legacy.
Wally and Rowls review the recently released and rebooted Mortal Kombat.
Rowls and Wally invite The Cerebral Ninja and Van Everette to join them as they discuss their reasons for throwing in the towel on CW's Black Lightning .
Rowls and Wally discuss the potential post-Covid future of cinematic releases in the home versus in movie theaters.
Rowls and Wally discuss the state of DC and Marvel in the area of tv, movies, and video games.
The Cerebral Ninja, Hattori Hanzo rejoins Rowls and Wally to review the highly anticipated Zack Snyder cut of Justice League.
Rowls and Wally invite comic book creator Quinn McGowan back to build upon previous discussions on blacks in geek culture.
Rowls and Wally talk about the return of the Last Son of Krypton in the premiere of the new CW series, Superman & Lois.
Rowls and Wally discuss WandaVision and the MCU's awakening from a pandemic-induced dormancy.
Comic writer/illustrator joins Rowls and Wally in discussion about geek culture fandom and its effect on the industry.
Rowls and Wally are rejoined by the Cerebral Ninja to further delve into the unfathomable next-gen console launches from Sony & Microsoft.
Rowls and Wally discuss Sony PlayStation's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Marvel Avengers games before giving their thoughts about the recently announced HBO Max theatrical release strategy.
Wally Analog manages to secure the PS5 bag and provides a preliminary review to Rowls and the listening public.
Wally and Rowls discuss the craziness surrounding the recent release of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 and attempt to "console" those who were most likely unable to procure one.
Madden enthusiast Enigmatic52 keeps the annual tradition alive and joins Rowls and Wally in a discussion about EA's recent installment of the Madden series.
Rowls and Wally review the Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics video game Marvel Avengers and compare it to other games in the genre.
Rowls and Wally reflect on Chadwick Boseman and his impact on humanity as well as in geek culture.
Rowls and Wally are joined by indie comic book artists/writers Martheus Wade and Quinn McGowan to discuss issues of race and its effects in geek culture.
Rowls and Wally are joined by fellow Black Lightning enthusiast and Est. 1982 patron Jemol Wideman to give their closing arguments on season 3 of Black Lightning.
Wally and Rowls return after an absence to provide the State of the Series address after episodes 14 and 15.
Rowls and The Cerebral Ninja tell Wally about Bad Boys For Life in a spoiler-laden review.
Wally and Rowls invite art administrator, lover of geek culture, and Star Trek aficionado, Lisa Hester to share her personal history paralleling the social themes of HBO's Watchmen, and to discuss the amazing eighth episode. Synopsis: Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia: https://www.hbo.com/peteypedia
Wally and Rowls invite art administrator, lover of geek culture, and Star Trek aficionado, Lisa Hester to share her personal history paralleling the social themes of HBO's Watchmen, and to discuss the amazing eighth episode.
Wally and Rowls welcome entertainment attorney Alandis Brassel to break down the bombshell episode 7! Synopsis: Coming off of Nostalgia, Angela revisits childhood memories. Laurie Blake uncovers the sinister plot of the 7th Kalvary, while the hunt for Dr. Manhattan intensifies. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia: https://www.hbo.com/peteypedia
Wally and Rowls welcome entertainment attorney Alandis Brassel to break down the bombshell episode 7!
Rowls and Wally welcome comic book illustrator and graphic artist, Michael Lapinski to break down Watchmen's sixth episode. Synopsis: Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather's journey. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia: https://www.hbo.com/peteypedia For more info on our guest, Michael Lapinski: MIchael Lapinski's Website: https://mlapinski.carbonmade.com/ His book Feeding Ground on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Ground-Swifty-Lang/dp/1936393026/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=feeding+ground&qid=1574901499&sr=8-1 LIsten for Damon Lindelof's perspective on the show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-watchmen-podcast/id1485052917?i=1000457759274 This intense episode was written by Cord Jefferson: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/watchmen-episode-6-ending-explained-cord-jefferson-interview HISTORICAL EASTER EGG: Samuel Battle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_J._Battle Samuel James Battle was the first black police officer in New York City. After attending segregated schools in North Carolina, Battle moved north, first to Connecticut, then to New York City, where he took a job as a train porter and began studying for the New York City Police Department civil service exam. EASTER EGG: Fred Trump (not mentioned): https://www.vox.com/2019/11/25/20981767/watchmen-episode-6-fred-trump-recap
Rowls and Wally welcome comic book illustrator and graphic artist, Michael Lapinski to break down Watchmen's sixth episode. Synopsis: Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather's journey. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia For more info on our guest, Michael Lapinski: MIchael Lapinski’s Website His book Feeding Ground on Amazon Listen for Damon Lindelof’s perspective on the show here This intense episode was written by Cord Jefferson HISTORICAL EASTER EGG: Samuel Battle - Samuel James Battle was the first black police officer in New York City. After attending segregated schools in North Carolina, Battle moved north, first to Connecticut, then to New York City, where he took a job as a train porter and began studying for the New York City Police Department civil service exam. EASTER EGG: Fred Trump (not mentioned)
Rowls and Wally invite human resources/leadership development expert and fellow geek, Christy Pruitt-Haynes to talk about episode 5 of Watchmen. Synopsis: The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history; The Smartest Man in the World plots a daring escape. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia: https://www.hbo.com/peteypedia For more on Christy Pruitt-Haynes, visit https://christypruitt-haynes.com/
Rowls and Wally invite human resources/leadership development expert and fellow geek, Christy Pruitt-Haynes to talk about episode 5 of Watchmen. Synopsis: The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history; The Smartest Man in the World plots a daring escape. SHOW NOTES: Check out Peteypedia: https://www.hbo.com/peteypedia For more on Christy Pruitt-Haynes, visit https://christypruitt-haynes.com/ & check out her TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/PEFlDnpBxJk
Rowls and Wally talk about everything from Death Stranding to billion dollar R-rated DC villain movies. Episode Notes: Rowls “Mini-Binge”: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Season 2) on Amazon Prime Video: https://youtu.be/Un2zXkM-03U Charlie’s Angels (2019): https://youtu.be/voYLots_ZOg Wally and Rowls give their thoughts on - Death Stranding: https://youtu.be/tCI396HyhbQ Disney + Streaming Service: https://youtu.be/P7zW53OuvMg The Mandalorian (2019): https://youtu.be/7UDFd2L6hFo
Comic book creator/artist Quinn McGowan joins Rowls and Wally to discuss the latest episode of HBO's Watchmen. Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer; with Blake getting closer to the truth of her cover-up, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help; The Lord trains two new servants.
Rowls and The Cerebral Ninja review Terminator: Dark Fate as well as discuss other news in the geek culture community.
Rowls and Hattori give a small review on Will Smith's latest film, Gemini Man. Wally joins in during a discussion on the entertainment industry caving to China for monetary gain. Also, the crew covers the addition of Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano to The Batman cast.
Rowls and Wally discuss news in the “Gothamverse” which includes the upcoming Joker film, season 2 of the DC Universe Titans series, “Black” Batman and more.
Hattori, Rowls, and Wally review the Phase 3 closing MCU installment, Spider-Man Far From Home.
Coming off E3 & Father's Day weekend, Rowls and Wally discuss E3 2019 including their opinions on what they believe the show as a whole is evolving into.
The '82 crew give their SPOILER-LADEN review of DC's new cinematic contribution to the DCEU, Shazam! EPISODE 165 NOTES Trailer Shazam!, Trailer The Source Material As Mr. Nutz pointed out, Shazam! definitely used scenes, characterization and elements directly from the DC Comics New 52 run of Shazam!. Get yours here at dccomics.com: Shazam! Vol. 1 Also, another great Shazam book to read: Superman/Shazam: First Thunder David Sandberg Shazam was directed by David Sandberg. Here are the trailers of his previous movies: Lights Out Annebelle: Creation Other Movies w/Shazam! Rowls and Mr. Nutz mentioned a number of movies to learn more about Shazam! Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam Justice League: War Shazam Villians Dr. Sivana https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Sivana Mister Mind https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Mister_Mind Djimon Hounsou, "The Wizard" Djimon Hounsou definitely has his resume planted in geek culture. Check his movies for DC & Marvel: Wizard, Shazam! (DC) Korath, Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) Korath, Captain Marvel (Marvel) King Ricou, Aquaman (DC) Zachary Levi was in a Marvel movie before Shazam!: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a26020029/shazam-zachary-levi-thor-fandral-role/ Honorable Mention Read for Shazam & Mr. Mind Check it out on dccomics.com: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross The Marvel Family! Look at this picture and see how spot on the casting was for this film!
Rowls and Wally discuss video gaming today and the direction it is headed.
Rowls and Wally give their opinions of the DC Universe series Titans through episode 5.
Wally, Rowls, and Hattori review the long awaited DC Universe app, discuss the launch of DC’s Black Label and talk about the latest from the Marvel camp. DC Black Label Launch: https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/03/08/dc-launches-new-publishing-imprint-dc-black-label "Bruce Wang" Batman: Damned: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/20/17882502/batmans-penis-nude-comic-book No Henry Cavill in the DCEU?: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/henry-cavill-as-superman-warner-bros-dc-universe-shake-up-1142306 Joaquin Pheonix revealed in full Joker makeup: http://www.superherohype.com/news/421991-first-look-joaquin-phoenix-in-joker-makeup X-Men franchise is going to Marvel Studios: https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/20/17882758/x-men-disney-fox-marvel-merger-kevin-feige-bob-iger Loki, Scarlet Witch & Other Heroes will get their own series: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/loki-scarlet-witch-tv-series-marvel-disney-streaming-service-1202947551/ Captain Marvel Trailer released: https://youtu.be/Z1BCujX3pw8 Daredevil S3 announced - October 19th: http://www.superherohype.com/news/421891-marvels-daredevil-season-3-premiere-date-revealed#/slide/1
Wally, Rowls, and Mr. Nutz discuss the current rise of super-villain movies in pop culture.
Rowls, Wally, and Mr. Nutz talk shop about this year’s geek nirvana, San Diego Comic-Con & interview first time attendee & indie creator, Quinn McGowan.
SPOILER ALERT!!! Rowls, Wally & Hattori review Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man & The Wasp! Also, the '82 crew give their tribute to comic book legend, Steve Ditko.
Rowls, Wally & Hattori hit the streets of Harlem to review season 2 of the Netflix Marvel series, Luke Cage!
E3 2018 hit Los Angeles last week and the '82 crew give their opinion on the best and worst of gaming's biggest conference. The Cerebral Ninja emerges from the vacation shadows to give a quick fire review of The Incredibles 2. Rowls breaks the unfortunate news and fallout from the Chris Hardwick abuse scandal. Wally "The Lawnsman" is eager to unleash his opinion on the E3 presentations from the "Big 3": Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo
Rowls and Hittori review the second season of the Marvel Netflix series, Jessica Jones.
The '82 crew discusses the latest in movie, TV and gaming news. Hattori gives a quick review of Annihilation. Rowls talks about his viewings of Black Panther & Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. Rowls and Wally discuss their binge of the TMNT DLC of Injustice 2. Annihilation Trailer: https://youtu.be/89OP78l9oF0 Marvel's Black Panther Trailer: https://youtu.be/xjDjIWPwcPU Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Trailer: https://youtu.be/TJ6EX6zX4FU Injustice 2: TMNT Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/dfYjLjMMFQY Joss Whedon Exits Batgirl Movie: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joss-whedon-exits-batgirl-movie-1087384 Roxane Gay Offers to Write Batgirl: http://variety.com/2018/film/news/roxane-gay-batgirl-movie-joss-whedon-1202708937/ Aquaman Early test Screening Reactions: https://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-test-screening-reactions/ Jessica Jones Season 2 (March 8): https://youtu.be/hSvnepZS26s Ghostbusters World (AR Mobile Game): https://youtu.be/O0EkNfPbu4c Nintendo Switch Online Service: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/21/everything-we-know-about-nintendos-paid-online-subscription-service
The ‘82 crew discusses openly the well-deserved hype to Marvel Studios upcoming film, Black Panther! Wally and Hattori become the hosts on "What Not To Wear" to the Black Panther premiere. Also, Hattori reminisces about a movie experience in Memphis that left Rowls in tears.
Wally Analog and Rowls dive into the grimy and violent world of Marvel’s The Punisher. SPOILERS ABOUND!
The fellas weigh in after time spent playing Capcom's latest installment in the fighting game genre: Marvel vs Capcom Infinite. Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKhLQO4FEmA The true meaning of "easter eggs" in a video game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0XKDT7Yf8Y The Rob Liefeld derail courtesy of Rowls: http://unrealitymag.com/images/a-gallery-of-rob-liefleds-anatomical-abominations/
Wally Analog, Rowls, and Hittori Hanzo get hype about their recent binges and two of the highly anticipated holiday movies: Rogue One and Assassin's Creed!
The release of Street Fighter V is right around the corner! The '82 crew discuss the argument of fighting stick vs gamepad, the nature of a button masher, PS4 exclusivity, Windows 10 support but no Xbox One!?, preorder or pick up from the store, digital download vs hard copy, Street Fighter V story mode. Rowls Royce throwing more shade on the Wii U, BB-8 Lotto 5?, Mr. Nutz the system hustler. Microsoft Wireless Elite Controller. Rowls learns about the ‘Deal with it' Dog. Are you ready!