Episodes
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. Post-Interval with Mayur Puri. An exclusive and first-ever discussion about the film with the writer of the film, Mayur Puri, in 22 years since its release. It's not a podcast. It's a saga. It took 22 years, but we finally got here. We've tried to uncover every little story, every little detail related to the making of this film. If you've seen the film, it'll be a great refresher to discover and learn many new things about it. If you love the film, it'll be a treat....
Published 10/21/24
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. Pre-Interval: An exclusive and first-ever discussion about the film with the writer of the film, Mayur Puri, in 22 years since its release. It's not a podcast. It's a saga. It took 22 years, but we finally got here. We've tried to uncover every little story, every little detail related to the making of this film. If you've seen the film, it'll be a great refresher to discover and learn many new things about it. If you love the film, it'll be a treat. Do check out the...
Published 10/13/24
Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. T'Challa once said: In my culture, death is not the end. It's more of a stepping-off point. The movie is dedicated to Chadwick Boseman. Goodbyes are hard. Dealing with grief is even harder, but in the words of wise Vision; 'What is grief if not love persevering?' Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the film as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the film. You can...
Published 09/13/24
Marvel Studios Deadpool and Wolverine feat. Mayur Puri. Sorry! Just, I'm excited to be here. It's been a while. You know, for a long time, I wasn't sure if I'd ever be back.I'm doing this tonight, I did get into a fight (with my guest). I know this can't be right. I went all explicit and spoilery, given the nature of the film. I couldn't help it. I went to a screenwriter and a language expert and I said: I request elaboration for the post-credit scene.I never thought I would get a...
Published 08/31/24
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. I don't believe in God, but when Shah Rukh plays a romantic character, I know he's nothing less than the God of Love. His performance makes you care about both Raj and Suri. You don't have to choose to love one over the other. This movie is a testament to how great an actor Shah Rukh Khan is. How has he not received an award for this? This is one of his best performances. Why doesn't his performance in commercial films get due credit? I would give all my love and every...
Published 08/05/24
Marvel Studios Echo - Maya. You're not alone. All of us that came before are a part of you. Because we Echo through you. Echo. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Goodpods. If you like what I'm doing, you can support me on...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios Echo - Taloa. Everything the light touches is yours. Maya correctly points out that her memories are a lie, a child's fantasy that turned a monster into a hero. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Goodpods. If you...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios Echo - Tuklo. Tuklo is an expert markswoman, yet she's denied entry to join The Lighthorsemen. According to her father, Women are life-givers, not life-takers. Tuklo's argument is what good is giving life if she can't protect it. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and subscribe to it on Apple...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios Echo - Lowak. Henry doesn't want New York's problems coming to his town and getting his people into trouble. Maya thinks she's being strategic, while Henry is afraid it's chaos. Maya thinks it's power. Henry has to clean up her mess. He wants her to lay low for a while. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios Echo - Chafa. Bonnie shares the story of the first Choctaw people with Maya via shadow puppetry. Chafa is the leader of the Choctaw People. Special shout out to Sarofsky for a terrific title sequence. They've worked on some of my favourite title sequences like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Ant-Man, Avengers: Infinity War, The Gray Man, Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Especially when they re-edited it to...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios What if... Strange Supreme intervened? Marvel Studios' title sequence includes all the moments from What If Seasons 1 and 2. I love this so much. It parallels the 616 MCU shots. The Watcher reveals that Peggy saw the good in him, and that's what saved his world and conquered his demons. The Watcher: The multiverse didn't need me to intervene, Peggy. It just needed you. A butterfly flies toward the Watcher and lands on his finger. I remember a similar butterfly that Strange...
Published 02/28/24
Marvel Studios What if... The Avengers assembled in 1602? It has all the makings of a Shakespearean tragedy. A king marred by loss, a soldier on the run. A world on the brink of oblivion. The Watcher is unable to see the future events when a world is closer to extinction. The Watcher's advice is all pessimistic. What if her actions don't fix anything and do more harm than good, and she gets trapped here forever? What if she dies? Peggy: What if, What if, what if, what if? I have to try. The...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Hela found the Ten Rings? Actually, the name of this episode should have been What if Hela found Ta Lo? One cannot fend off darkness with more darkness, only light. Hela realises that all she wants is freedom. Freedom from Control. Freedom to choose her own path. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Kahhori reshaped the World? The Sky World is a haven. It provides power to all its residents.Tesseract is Sky World people's Vibranium. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Goodpods. If you like what I'm...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Captain Carter fought the Hydra Stomper? A.C Bradley took to Twitter and clarified that since Captain Carter was a woman and she was responsible for ending World War 2, the feminist movement occurred immediately after the war. This had a ripple effect across society, leading to more women Shield agents, heroes and women in positions of authority. Since Peggy wasn't around to be a founder of SHIELD, that responsibility fell on Hank and Janet, Bucky and Howard. All...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Iron Man crashed into the Grandmaster? Release the foam. Intergalactic Nascar. Gamora, more like Oscar, The Grouch, Lady Grinch. Tony lived in his father's shadow for a long time, but he is not his father. Gamora also has the chance to choose her own path and not be like her father. You can choose who you want to be. A better version. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and...
Published 02/22/24
What if... Happy Hogan saved Christmas? A Night Before Christmas. It's a Yuletide story wherein the Avengers fight a brand-new Superpower. Justin Hammer is the Grinch that steals Christmas from the Avengers. What if Justin Hammer stole Christmas? That would have been a more appropriate title. Sun is getting real low, Pal. Like Super Solstice winter, kind of low. The only difference between a Hero and a Villain is good PR. Redemption in this country is not about penance. It's about rebranding....
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Peter Quill attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes? So, the mystery of 'where did the Vibranium for Cap's Shield came from?, is now resolved. In every universe, Peter needs his raccoon by his side. Go Big or Go Home. Literally. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and subscribe to it on...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios What if... Nebula joined the Nova Corp? All quests for redemption begin in darkness. And Nebula's was no different. I'm a fan of Matthew Chauncey's writing. So, it's about redemption and finding the light. Most quests for redemption begin in darkness. But with a little grit, a little faith in yourself, if you keep the path, you can find your way to the light. I think The Watcher's dialogue surmises the intent of this episode. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the...
Published 02/22/24
Marvel Studios The Marvels. Is this an Avengers test? Strong theory. How is that even a thing already? You took everything from me. I'm just returning the favour. Oh, Captain, My Captain! These bangles travelled through space and time to find me. I was born for this. Bismillah. Iman Vellani as Kamala is the heart of the film. She's effortless and affable and the Khan family is adorable. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the film as I react and talk about the many references,...
Published 12/15/23
Marvel Studios Loki - Burdened with Glorious Purpose. In my For All Time Always episode podcast, I said that Loki is a living, breathing example of free will, and what he infuses the Multiversal Yggdrasil Tree with is life and free will. That's why the Yggdrasil tree wall engraving in Captain America: The First Avenger contained the tesseract. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I...
Published 11/21/23
Marvel Studios Loki - Science/Fiction. With science, it's all what and how. But with fiction, it's why. So, why do you need to do this? The Zartan Contingent is a fictional Book written by A.D Doug PhD. OB's branched timeline character. It appears in the end credits alongside Ke Huy Quan's name. It's a fiction problem. It's not about where, when, or why. It's about who. TV shows are character driven. Who is driving your story forward. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I...
Published 11/21/23
Marvel Studios Loki - Heart of the TVA was mentioned in this season's first episode Ouroboros. The meaning of Ouroboros was explained in Heart of the TVA. That's the loop. Why is it that every time a character is lost in the TVA, they arrive at the Automat with pies? Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the episode as I react and talk about the many references, metaphors, Easter Eggs and cinematic details I spotted while watching the TV Show. You can listen to the Awesome Pod Mix and...
Published 11/21/23
Pixar's Inside Out. Just because it's animation doesn't mean the film is only for kids. People of all ages can watch and enjoy this film. To quote Guillermo del Toro, Animation is cinema. I hope in the sequel, they elaborate on the many things they just mentioned in this film. I did spot a A113 reference and a Pizza Planet delivery truck but I didn't speak about it on the podcast. Hop on the Awesome Pod Mix and rediscover the film as I react and talk about the many mental health references,...
Published 11/09/23