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Ep 422 - Fairfax, Ms. Marvel & The School For Good & Evil

School might be out for some, but we're still in session! This week we have a couple of different interviews to take you to class. The writers and executive producers of Fairfax join us this week Matthew Hausfater, Aaron Buchsbaum, and Teddy Riley to talk Season 2. Who has the most interesting story this season? Who is the most fun to write? Could we see a brand war brewing? We ask that and so much more! WATCH SEASON 2 OF FAIRFAX NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

We're also taking you to The School For Good And Evil with author Soman Chainani! He's talking about his new book Rise of the School For Good And Evil, which is a prequel to the popular novel series. He talks about the new characters that we'll meet, the challenge of writing a prequel with so much story already established and maybe even a few surprises along the way! THE RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM HARPERCOLLINS!

We also share a SPOILER FILLED review of the Ms. Marvel premiere. We also recap Netflix's Geeked Week! That means we'll talk about Wednesday, Manifest, Resident Evil, The Sandman, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, The Sea Beast and so much more! Don't worry, we didn't forget about the Black Adam and Prey trailers either!

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Ep 421 - Eraser Reborn Interview, Stranger Things & The Boys Reviews

It's time to get erased! This week we're talking to Jackie Lai from the brand new movie, Eraser Reborn! She talks to us about reviving the classic Eraser movie after nearly three decades, how it's updated for a modern audience and her excitement to work with Dominic Sherwood again. She also talks to us about some of the incredible stunts that she got to do! ERASER REBORN WILL BE AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 7TH FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT!

It's also a BIG review week! We'll share a SPOILER FILLED review of Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 from Netflix. Season 3 of The Boys just hit Prime Video as well, so we'll share some spoiler free thoughts on that premiere. We also talk about some big casting news for The Hunger Games prequel, the controvertial Gotham Knights series trailer and a big shake-up once again at Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films.

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Show Rundown:

0:00 Intro

2:43 Jacky Lai Interview (Eraser Reborn)

12:00 The Boys Season 3 Premiere Review

20:59 Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 Review

33:50 The Hunger Games Prequel Casting News

38:28 Gotham Knights Series Trailer Talk

43:12 The Princess (Hulu) Trailer Talk

45:13 ONI: Thunder God's Tale Trailer Talk

48:40 Warner Bros. Pictures & DC Films Shake-Up

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Ep 420 - Fool & Scholar Productions Interview

Who wants to take a stroll through a mysterious town with us? This week we're talking to K.A Statz and Travis Vengroff from Fool & Scholar Productions about their new show, Don't Mind: Cruxmont! They'll talk about this dueling mystery that they have created, take us behind the scenes of the production and talk about their amazing support from their patrons. Plus, what does Travis always take on vacation? You'll be surprised (maybe!) For more on Don't Mind and other shows, go to http://foolandscholar.com/shows/dont-mind/

It's also a BIG week for Star Wars fans! We have a SPOILER FILLED review of the premiere episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We also cover the big news from the first day of the Star Wars celebration including Andor, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian and Ashoka. Plus, we even have news about Willow and Indiana Jones!

We also review the new Teen Titans GO! DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse movie, as well as talk about the Mission Impossible and The Gray Man trailers. Be sure to come back NEXT WEEK for our Stranger Things review!

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Time stamps:

0:00 Intro

3:04 Fool & Scholar Interview

25:25 Obi-Wan Kenobi Review

34:44 Teen Titans GO! - DC Super Hero Girls Review

41:34 Star Wars Celebration News Recap

54:07 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 Trailer Talk

56:10 The Gray Man Trailer Talk

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Ep 419 - Night Sky, Batman Unburied & Boss Baby Interviews

From star gazing to great detectives to magic baby bottles...this week's show has it all! We start off by talking about the new Prime Video series, Night Sky! Hear from stars JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek, as well as series creator Holden Miller and Executive Producer Daniel C. Connolly about this intriguing drama/sci-fi hybrid. We talk about the focus on an older cast, the mysteries that are in front of them, how that affects their 50 year relationship and MUCH more. WATCH NIGHT SKY, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

Next up, we dive back into the world of Batman Unburied with Detective Renee Montoya herself, Jessica Marie Garcia! Jessica talks about playing such an iconic role, the bond between Renee and Barbara Gordon and some of the crazy events of this first run of episodes! She also takes us behind the scenes and even talks about the potential future for these characters! LISTEN TO BATMAN UNBURIED ONLY ON SPOTIFY, FROM DC AND SPOTIFY ORIGINALS!

Finally, we talk to Brandon Sawyer about everyone's favorite corporate cutie! He tells us why he came back for Boss Baby: Back in the Crib, some of the new characters he gets to work with this time and how the game has changed for Ted Templeton. We also press him on his favorite characters to write and if this is the last we'll see of Boss Baby. WATCH BOSS BABY: BACK IN THE CRIB NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

But we're not done! We also review the Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers revival on Disney+! You can also hear more about trailers for She-Hulk, The Boys Season 3, The Umbrella Academy Season 3, The Terminal List, Spiderhead and Walker: Independence. We'll even talk about a possible Daredevil revival! Wow thats a lot, you better start listening now!

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Ep 418 - The Chase: Brad Rutter Interview

Pop quiz, who is one of the greatest Jeopardy champions of all time? This week, we're talking to champion Brad Rutter about his new quiz show, The Chase on ABC. He talks about why he joined the show these past three seasons, if he'll ever appear on Jeopardy again and what's next in his career. Plus, he also tells us how Alex Trebek gave him the nickname that he uses on the show! WATCH THE CHASE EVER TUESDAY NIGHT ON ABC!

After waiting for a week, we also finally share our SPOILER FILLED review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Speaking of spoilers, we do the same with The Lost City. Nerd news returns this week as well talking about trailers for Avatar: The Way of Water, Cobra Kai Season Five and Westworld Season Four. We also give an update on The Boys spinoff series, the release of Gotham Knights and SYFY bringing a series back from cancellation death.

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417 - Bosch Legacy Cast Interviews

It's a new era for Bosch fans! The brand new spinoff series, Bosch: Legacy is now streaming on Amazon Freevee, and we're giving you a deep dive with the biggest stars from the show. Hear our full interview with Titus Welliver (Harry Bosch), Mimi Rogers (Honey Chandler) and Madison Lintz (Maddie Bosch) where they talk about continuing their character's story with a new vibe. They also talk about the lingering trauma from the Bosch finale, the new cases and investigations that they will be a part of, Maddie's journey into the police department and much more. Plus, we'll find out who they say has the toughest storyline this season. WATCH BOSCH: LEGACY NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON FREEVEE!

Who is the next JK Rowling? It might just be A.F. Steadman, and we're talking to the author about her brand new book, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Find out more about the world she has created, her different spin on unicorns and the journey she takes her young characters on this season. We also talk about her decision to add a map to the beginning of the book and why she's always been suspicious of unicorns. SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD!

No big Nerd News this week, so we're going heavy on the reviews. Hear us talk about the Moon Knight series/season finale and what the future of the show might be. We also review the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the new DC scripted podcast series Batman: Unburied and the new DC animated release Constantine: The House of Mystery.

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Ep 416 - Billy The Kid Cast & Producer Interviews

Time to head back on the frontier in search of a bit of history and drama. Last week you heard our review of Billy The Kid from EPIX, now hear our interviews with the cast and producers! We're joined by Tom Blyth (Billy The Kid), Eileen O'Higgins (Kathleen McCarty), Daniel Webber (Jesse Evans), Michael Hirst (Creator) and Donald De Line (Executive Producer) talking about how we will see a different side of the outlaw that you might not know about. We'll dive deeper into the story, the relationships, the family and much more. WATCH BILLY THE KID EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON EPIX!

We also have Part 2 of our interview with writer Zack Kaplan. Find out even more about Break Out from Dark Horse Comics, the upcoming Metal Society from Top Cow and much more! So whether it's breaking out of the Cube or a battle for human or robot supremacy, Zack has you covered! GET METAL SOCIETY ON MAY 4TH AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS!

We also review Season 2 of Undone from Prime Video and talk about the premiere of The Offer from Paramount+. We also talk about the biggest CinemaCon headlines from this past week, including sequel news for The Batman, Venom, Ghostbusters and more. We also discuss the Puss In Boots sequel trailer, as well as the latest look at Jurassic World: Dominion. There's even Harley Quinn spinoff news!

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Ep 415 - Outer Range Cast Interviews Part 2

It's time to go back to the ranch. As promised, here's part two of our interviews with the cast of the new Prime Video series, Outer Range. This week you'll hear from Lili Taylor (Cecilia Abbott), Lewis Pullman (Rhett Abbott), Tamara Podemski (Deputy Sheriff Joy) and Isabel Arraiza (Maria Olivares). We'll not only learn more about the Abbott family, but also how fate might be bringing two characters together. Plus you'll hear about why filming on location in New Mexico was so challenging. SEASON 1 OF OUTER RANGE IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO.

We take on another western theme this week with our review of the premiere episode of the Billy The Kid series from EPIX. Season 2 of Russian Doll has also begun on Netflix, so we'll talk about that. You can also hear our thoughts on the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer, some drama at Netflix animation, Marvel expanding their scripted podcasts, a Dungeons and Dragons movie update and much more!

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Ep 414 - Outer Range Cast & Creator Interviews

Dust off your boots and watch your step! This week we're talking about the new sci-fi western style series, Outer Range, from Prime Video. We'll be joined by Imogen Poots, Will Patton, Brian Watkins and Shaun Sipos to talk about why this show is so unique and all of the great character dynamics. WATCH THE FIRST TWO EPISODES OF OUTER RANGE, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

We also talk to podcaster and writer Chris Mancini about his new graphic novel, Long Ago & Far Away. He'll tell us how he blended the world of fantasy with the experience of going to a comic book shop, why his main character is kind of a jerk and why this book is laugh out loud funny. LONG AGO & FAR AWAY IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM WHITE CAT ENTERTAINMENT!

Finally we're joined by photographer David Liitschwager to talk about Octopus/Seahorse/Jellyfish from National Geographic books. He gives us great insight into capturing images of these fascinating creatures, all the gear he had to travel with and why this project was so important to him. The book is now available wherever books are sold.

We also review the new Netflix series, Anatomy of a Scandal. In Nerd News we look at the potential overhaul of DC Entertainment, a new DC series coming to HBO Max and trailers for Stranger Things, Bosch Legacy and Paws of Fury. It's a great way to hop into Easter weekend!

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Ep 413 - Agent Game, Young Justice Interviews & More

This week it's all about the interviews with some great guests! We start off by talking to Katie Cassidy and Adan Canto about their new movie, Agent Game! Hear about this mega star action movie with so many twists and turns, you'll be looking over your shoulder when it's over. Katie and Adan talk about the great chemsity on set, doing their own stunts and much more. SEE AGENT GAME IN THEATERS, ON DEMAND AND ON DIGITALHD NOW FROM LIONSGATE AND SABAN FILMS!

Next up we talk to executive producers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti about what's happening on Young Justice: Phantoms! We get the inside info on the amazing storyline in Atlantis, the grief surrounding so many of the characters, fan theories and much more. Plus, they might even tease what's coming next. WATCH YOUNG JUSTICE: PHANTOMS WITH NEW EPISODES THURSDAYS ON HBO MAX!

If you're a fan of The Binding of Isaac, get ready for your dream subscription box. Edmund McMillen joins us this week to talk about his creation, both the game and the box. We'll take you inside the boxes, the designs for the cool shirts and even how you can score some exclusives. Get more information at https://www.theunboxingofisaac.com

Finally, we are joined by Aasif Mandvi to talk about his new show Would I Lie To You? from The CW. He talks about how he got addicted to this competition series, the great guest stars that join the show and the incredible team captains. To have fun and decompress from everyday life, you can watch Would I Lie To You, premiering Saturday, April 9th on The CW.

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Ep 412 - Case For Renewal: Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, Severance & More

Spring is for renewal! No guest this week, so we're talking about a group of shows still on the renewal bubble. We'll talk about Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Upload, Severance, Raised By Wolves and more shows that deserve to be back for at least one more season...or not. We make the case, and you see if you agree. You can also add your own to the list! You might be surprised at what we think.

We also have a review of Marvel's Moon Knight premiere (with spoilers) and Death on the Nile which is now available on DigitalHD. You can also hear us discuss Ezra Miller's recent trouble and what it means for The Flash movie. We also dive into David F. Sandberg's comments about Superman movies, E3 being cancelled again and why Season 4 of Snowpiercer could really be a new beginning.

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Ep 411 - Transformers BotBots, Kung Fu S2 & Pachinko Interviews

Let's go to the mall! We have a bunch of interview this week, starting with the showrunners of the new Netflix series Transformers BotBots. Showrunners Doc Wyatt and Kevin Burke talk to us about bringing these popular Transformers toys to life, having endless possibilities, their favorite characters and much more. WATCH SEASON 1 OF TRANSFORMERS BOTBOTS NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

We also talk to Kee Chan about playing Russell Tan on Season 2 of Kung Fu. He tells us how he approached the role, how family plays a big part in the story and what to look out for with Russell's master plan. Plus, hear about something very cool he does during breaks on set. WATCH SEASON 2 OF KUNG FU EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM ET ON THE CW!

Finally, we talk to two members of the amazing cast of Pachinko from Apple TV+. Jin Ha (Solomon) and Anna Sawai (Naomi) tell us about their characters and why you definitely won't be skipping the intro on this show. PACHINKO IS NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+!

We also share a review of the Halo series premiere, with some spoilers. You can also hear our thoughts on Misha Collins joining Gotham Knights, Nova possible finally joining the MCU, Christina Ricci joining the Wednesday cast, The Batman deleted scene with The Joker and a couple of new trailers. You won't want to miss a minute!

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Ep 410 - Charmed & Star Trek Discovery S4 - Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery & Hiro Kanagawa Interviews

There's a lot of power in this week's episode! Charmed has returned for a fourth season on The CW, and we're catching up with two of the stars that have been there from the start. Hear Melonie Diaz (Mel) and Sarah Jeffery (Maggie) talk about the new vibe to Season 4, Lucy Barrett arriving at the new Charmed One, the season's new villain and MUCH more! SEASON 4 OF CHARMED AIRS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8PM ON THE CW!

The Season 4 finale of Star Trek Discovery also happened this week, so we jump on board to talk about that with Hiro Kanagawa. He talks about playing Dr. Hirai on the series, taking us behind the scenes and talking about some fun moments from the season. He also talks about playing Det. Sato on Season 2 of Upload and a very surprising Fantastic Four connection. WATCH SEASON 4 OF STAR TREK DISCOVERY, NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+!

We also chat with Rob Schroeder, director of the mind bending film, Ultrasound. He talks about the graphic novel that the film was adapted from, managing all of the twist throughout the film and much more. WATCH ULTRASOUND, NOW AVAILABLE ON DIGITALHD FROM YOUR FAVORITE RETAILERS.

If that's not enough, we still snuck in reviews of Nightmare Alley, Deep Water and DMZ! There was even time to talk about trailers for Ms. Marvel and Season 2 of The Flight Attendant. Ok, we talked about Star Trek Strange New Worlds adding a new Captain Kirk and the new Resident Evil live action series too.

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Ep 409 - Upload & Radiant Red - Andy Allo, Greg Daniels & Cherish Chen Interviews

Charge up your data and get ready to binge watch! Season 2 of Upload is now streaming on Prime Video, and we're taking you behind the scenes. Hear us talk to Andy Allo (Nora) about her complicated relationship with Nathan, joining the Ludds and the tease of an even bigger cliffhanger! We also talk to series creator Greg Daniels about expanding the world of the show, the bro moments between Nathan and Luke and bringing Allegra back into the mix in a big way. WATCH SEASON 2 OF UPLOAD NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

We also re-enter the Massive-Verse with the new Radiant Black spinoff, Radiant Red. Writer Cherish Chen joins us to talk about Satomi, how her story is complicated both in and out of her suit, threats on the horizon and much more. ISSUE 1 OF RADIANT RED IS NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS FROM IMAGE COMICS!

We also have a spoiler filled review of The Batman, go spoiler free talking about Disney & Pixar's Turning Red and much more. Speaking of The Batman we talk about The Penguin spinoff, the bad timing of the latest DC movie delays and talk about trailers for Obi-Wan Kenobi, DMZ and Outer Range.

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Ep 408 - The Boys Diabolical & Rogue Sun: Simon Racioppa & Ryan Parrott Interviews

It's our most diabolical episode yet! The Boys Presents Diabolical puts a wild animated spin on the fan favorite live action series, so we had to go righ to the source for more info. Executive Producer Simon Racioppa joined us this week, as part of a press roundtable, to talk about bringing some new characters into the world of The Boys, using different animation styles and much more. Plus, did someone say canon? Find out! WATCH THE BOYS PRESENTS DIABOLICAL NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

We also have some BIG comics talk this week! Writer Ryan Parrott returns to the show to talk about his new book, Rogue Sun. He tells us about how the character came to be in the Radiant Black world, the beginning stages of the Massive-verse, writing a superhero book for Image and much more. He also gives us great insight into the characters and how the title means more than you think. ROGUE SUN #1 IS AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS!

You know we have some reviews too, right? We talk spoilers from the Batwoman Season 3 finale, and go spoiler free to talk about HBO Max's The Tourist. Plus we discuss AMC charging more to see The Batman, Chris Pine back in the spy thiller game with Amazon, Twisted Metal being adapted and a new addition to DC's Legends of Tomorrow. How much more fun could it get!?

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Ep 407 - DC's Naomi & Fistful of Vengeance: Camila Moreno, Lawrence Kao & JuJu Chan Szeto Interviews

Who's ready for some aliens and ancient powers? This week we're talking about two things that you should be watching. First we talk about the return of DC's Naomi to The CW with Camila Moreno. She plays the cool and confident Lourdes on the show! Camila tell us why she is such a fun character to play, the chemisty between her and Naomi and being a part of a great circle of friends. Will she tell us if the Naomi/Lourdes ship has sailed? Find out! WATCH NAOMI EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 9PM ON THE CW!

We also take you inside the new Netflix movie, Fistful of Vengeance with a couple of members of the cast. Lawrence Kao (Tommy) and JuJu Chan Szeto (Zan) talk to us about reprising their roles from the Wu Assassin series. They'll tell us about taking the story to Thailand, how their roles have expanded, some of the incredible action scenes and much more. WATCH FISTFUL OF VENGEANCE, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

There's so much more where that came from. Since it's awards season, we give a review of House of Gucci, which is now available on 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD. We also review the new Hulu movie, No Exit. Plus we break down some Star Trek movie news, talk about trailers for Constantine: The House of Mystery, Upload and WeCrashed. There's a little something for everyone this week!

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Ep 406 - Severance & From Cast Interviews

How far would you go for work/life balance? Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+, where employees have their memories split between their lives in and out of the office. We'll learn more about the series from cast members Adam Scott (Mark), Patricia Arquette (Peggy), Tramell Tillman (Milchick) and Zach Cherry (Dylan). They'll talk about the mysterious Lumen Corporation, the unique concept of the show and give detailed insight into their characters. WATCH SEVERANCE NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+!

There's also a new show on EPIX that might make you not want to be out after dark. From, which comes from the creators of Lost, explores a town where once you enter you can't leave. Harold Perrineau (Boyd), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha) and Eion Bailey (Jim) join us to talk about the mysterious series and what might be lurking in the shadows. They also talk about the town itself, the trust issues of their characters and more. FROM PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH ON EPIX!

That's already a lot, but we have more! Hear reviews of the Peacemaker Season 1 finale, The Endgame premiere from NBC and The Cuphead show from Netflix! We also talk about that big Peacemaker cameo and why some were missing in action. There is also some big Stranger Things news to talk about, trailers for The Boys Diabolical and the Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers revival and a new Chris Pratt show coming to Prime Video. Needless to say, we're covering a lot of ground for you this week!

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