In Ep. 578, Nick and I discuss Blue Beetle’s lackluster box office debut, Disney diving into AI with a dedicated task force, the disqualifications at the Pokemon World Championships, and more! Time Stamps: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast with Daniel and Nick 0:00:58 Fallout from Pokemon World Championships: Use of Hacked Pokemon 0:05:40 IDW's Creator-Owned Comics Line Facing Cancellation 0:10:24 Ambitious Ideas for Combining Comics and Coffee Industry 0:12:03 Disappointing Experience at the Mall 0:12:55 Frustration with complicated drink orders 0:16:24 Disney's use of AI in theme parks and entertainment 0:20:14 Disney+ tackling password sharing and price hikes 0:24:23 Rise in Physical Sales due to Content Removals 0:24:47 Streaming Services Crack Down on Password Sharing 0:33:28 Universal's Fast X likely to go to Netflix eventually 0:34:24 The Fast and Furious Franchise: From Cars to Space 0:37:33 Zachary Levi Criticizes Hollywood's "Garbage" Movies 0:42:44 Desperate Plea for Support for Shazam 0:52:34 Characters in Comics: Blue Beetle and Hawkman 1:01:43 Perceptions of Reality and Watching Suspenseful Movies 1:03:10 Christian Bale's Extreme Commitment to Method Acting 1:06:28 Dream Hangouts: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jason Sudeikis, and more 1:11:22 Mixed feelings about the movie's ideas and execution 1:15:11 Dreaming of Meeting Kevin Smith and Matt Damon FOLLOW/SUPPORT NICK JAMES: @budbrosuperhero (Twitter) @buds_bros_and_superheroes (Instagram) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. We are grateful for your ongoing love and support. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - Twitter | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod - Instagram - Pinterest - Tumblr - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast SUPPORT THE POD: Getting $1's worth of entertainment and information each month? Support us on Patreon or visit our TeePublic storefront! SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Contribute to the Hero Initiative to offer assistance to comic creators facing difficulties. Show your support for the AFSP's efforts by donating to the Autumn Snyder Tribute Fund. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Opanaldiova