Episodes
Published 03/28/24
Time for the penultimate episode and Chris and Derek discuss Invincible Season 2 Episode 7 “I'm Not Going Anywhere” in spoiler filled detail in this week's Invincible podcast. Invincible 207 SynopsisCreated by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker Supervising Director: Dan Duncan Episode Written by: Simon Racioppa Directed by: Ian Abando As Mark attempts to salvage his personal life, a new villain arrives, presenting Invincible with his greatest challenge yet. Donald grapples with his...
Published 03/28/24
This week we learn all about Lady Ochiba and Mariko's early life. We chat all about it in our spoiler filled discussion of Shogun Chapter 6 Ladies Of The Willow World. Make sure you've watched the episode before listening along with our podcast. Shogun Chapter 6 Ladies Of The Willow World DetailsBased on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Maegan Houang Episode Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order...
Published 03/26/24
Derek and John chat all about Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 8 "Bad Territory" and the return of a fan favourite bounty hunter. The Bad Batch 308 "Bad Territory" SynopsisSeries Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau Episode 308 Written by: Matt Michnovetz Episode 308 Directed By: Nathaniel Villanueva Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz Friendly pirate Phee Genoa, who has been asked by the Bad Batch to make inquiries about the Empire's M-count project, reports that bounty...
Published 03/22/24
Chris and Derek are back to chat all about Invincible Season 2 Episode 6 "It’s Not That Simple" in spoiler filled detail in our latest podcast. Invincible 206 SynopsisCreated by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker Supervising Director: Dan Duncan Episode Written by: Vivian Lee Directed by: Sol Choi After two challenging missions, The Guardians of the Globe struggle to work as a team. Meanwhile, Mark tries to balance his hero duties, personal relationships, and his future as a college...
Published 03/21/24
We discuss the fall out of Yoshii Nagakado's decision from last week's episode as we go in depth to discuss Shogun Chapter 5 Broken To The Fist. Make sure you've watched the episode before listening along with our spoiler filled discussion. Shogun Chapter 5 Broken To The Fist DetailsBased on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Matt Lambert Episode Directed by: Frederick E.O. Toye Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain...
Published 03/19/24
It's a big double episode this week as Chris and Derek chat all about The Bad Batch 306 "Infiltration" and 307 "Extraction". Lot's of great returning characters and huge action. Join us for our spoiler filled chat all about it. *NOTE: Chris and Derek mixed up the names for Tech and Echo in a very important part of the podcast. Sorry about this genuine mistake. We hope it doesn't affect your enjoyment of the podcast"* The Bad Batch 306 "Infiltration" and 307 "Extraction" SynopsisSeries Created...
Published 03/15/24
Season 2 Part 2 is here as Chris and Derek chat all about Invincible 205 "This Must Come As A Shock" in spoiler filled detail. Watch the episode and come join us for our chat all about it. Invincible 205 SynopsisCreated by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker Supervising Director: Dan Duncan Episode Written by: Helen Leigh Directed by: Haylee Herrick The Grayson household is upended when Mark returns to Earth with surprising new responsibilities. The Guardians of the Globe face dangers...
Published 03/14/24
Some secrets and mysteries are revealed as John and Derek discuss Shogun Chapter 4 The Eightfold Fence in our latest spoiler filled podcast about the epic TV series. Shogun Chapter 4 The Eightfold Fence DetailsBased on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Emily Yoshida Episode Directed by: Frederick E.O. Toye Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga’s gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate...
Published 03/12/24
Derek, Chris and John chat all about Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 5 "The Return" as the team go to an unexpected location as they rebuild trust with Crosshair. NOTE: Our next Batch Podcast will be out a bit later next week as we're covering two episodes. We're expecting to have it out on Friday the 15th of March. The Bad Batch 305 "The Return" SynopsisSeries Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau Episode 305 Written by: Amanda Rose Muñoz Episode 305 Directed By:...
Published 03/06/24
John and Derek return to chat all about Shogun Chapter 3 Tomorrow Is Tomorrow. Another excellent entry into the epic story with treachery and twists and turns along the way. We discuss it all in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched the episode before joining us for the podcast. Shogun Chapter 3 Tomorrow Is Tomorrow DetailsBased on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Shannon Goss Episode Directed by: Charlotte...
Published 03/05/24
We are back with our weekly podcasts about The Bad Batch 304 "A Different Approach" where we discuss the latest episode in spoiler filled detail. Make sure you've watched the episode before you join us. The Bad Batch 304 "A Different Approach" SynopsisSeries Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau Episode 304 Written by: Ezra W. Nachman Episode 304 Directed By: Saul Ruiz Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz Following their escape from Mount Tantiss, Omega, Crosshair and Batcher crash...
Published 02/28/24
We're back with our spoiler filled chat all about Shogun Chapter 2 Servants of Two Masters. Shogun Chapter 2 Servants of Two Masters DetailsBased on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Rachel Kondo Episode Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's...
Published 02/27/24
Something different for our 10th anniversary as we discuss Shogun Chapter 1 Anjin available now on Hulu, FX and Disney Plus. Shogun Chapter 1 Anjin Details Based on the 1975 novel Shogun by James Clavell Head Writers: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Written by: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Episode Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself...
Published 02/27/24
We return to a galaxy far far away for a triple bill for The Bad Batch final season. This time we discuss The Bad Batch 301 "Confined", 302 "Paths Unknown" and 303 "Shadow of Tantiss". We chat about all these episodes in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched the episodes before joining us. The Bad Batch 301 "Confined" SynopsisSeries Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau Episode 301 Written by: Jennifer Corbett Episode 301 Directed By: Saul Ruiz Story Editor: Matt...
Published 02/21/24
It's finale time as we chat about Echo Episode 5 Maya. The series comes to an end and has an intriguing set up for Daredevil Born again. Echo Episode 5 Maya SynopsisEcho Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Written by: Amy Rardin and Steven Judd & Ellen Morton and Chantelle Wells Episode Directed by: Sydney Freeland In a flashback to her childhood, Maya hits a woodpecker with a slingshot. Taloa reprimands Maya for hurting an innocent life, and, with...
Published 02/07/24
Derek, John and Chris are back to Echo Episode 4 Taloa the penultimate episode of the tv show as we learn another ancestors story and Maya gets an offer from Fisk. Echo Episode 4 Taloa SynopsisEcho Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Written by: Ken Kristensen, Joshua Feldman and Chantelle Wells Episode Directed by: Sydney Freeland In 2008, a young Maya is verbally abused by an ice cream vendor, who fails to understand her request for ice cream. An...
Published 01/31/24
We're chatting all about Echo Episode 3 Tuklo on this week's podcast. An exciting flashback, a rumble in the Roller Rink and a surprise return this is a great episode. Echo Episode 3 Tuklo SynopsisEcho Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Teleplay by: Marion Dayre, and Ken Kristensen, Story by: Ken Kristensen, Jason Gavin and Shoshannah Stern Episode Directed by: Catriona McKenzie In the late 1800s, Tuklo practices shooting with her father, one of the...
Published 01/24/24
We are back for episode two of our weekly podcasts on Echo. This time we're discussing Echo Episode 2 Lowak. With an exciting game and a cool train job this one was firing on all cylinders. Echo Episode 2 Lowak SynopsisEcho Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Teleplay by: Marion Dayre, Josh Feldman, Steven Judd and Story by: Marion Dayre & Ken Kristensen, Josh Feldman & Steven P Judd and Rebecca Roanhorse & Bobby Wilson Episode Directed by:...
Published 01/17/24
It's time for a brand new series as we discuss Echo Episode 1 Chafa. We'll be chatting about each episode of Echo weekly. In the first episode we're reintroduced to Maya Lopez who we last saw in Hawkeye. We discuss all the connections to other Marvel shows and everything else in our spoiler filled podcast. Echo Episode 1 Chafa SynopsisEcho Character Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada Head Writer: Marion Dayre Episode Written by: Marion Dayre, Josh Feldman, Steven Judd, Ken...
Published 01/12/24
Our daily podcasts come to an end as we chat all about Marvel's What If? 209 What if Strange Supreme Intervened? The huge finale of season 2 of What If...? What If? 209 What if Strange Supreme Intervened? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews After meeting her in 1602, Strange Supreme takes Captain Carter to his Sanctum Infinitum, where he reveals that he has...
Published 01/05/24
Taking inspiration from Neil Gaiman's iconic graphic novel we discuss the penultimate episode of What if? 208 What If The Avengers Assembled in 1602? It's one we were all waiting for. Marvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A. C. Bradley & Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews After arriving in 1602, an Elizibethan era...
Published 01/04/24
Another twist on the history of the MCU with What If? 207 What if Hela Found The Ten Rings?. A very welcome return of Cate Blanchett and some great characters from Shang-Chi. Marvel's What If? 207 What if Hela Found The Ten Rings? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews Growing weary of Hela's bloodlust in the Nine Realms, Odin banishes her to...
Published 01/03/24
A brand new character is introduced into the MCU in What If? 206 "What if Kahhori Reshaped The World? This beautiful episode is another of the best episodes of the season. Marvel's What If? 206 What if Kahhori Reshaped The World? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: Ryan Little ( In collaboration with the citizens of the Kanien'kehá:ka -The Mohawk Nation) Episode Directed By: Bryan...
Published 01/02/24
Happy New Year fellow Defenders we're back once again with our chat all about What If? 205 What if Captain Carter Fought The Hydra Stomper? One of the best episodes of the season so far. Marvel's What If? 205 What if Captain Carter Fought The Hydra Stomper? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews Following a mission to retake the Lemurian Star,...
Published 01/01/24