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Dustin Reese
Our DnA Podcast hosted by Dustin Reese and Alexander Smith. Movies, comics, pop culture and video games. It's what we're made of.
With seven episodes and a complete series under it's belt, how does the latest Disney+ series fair? The Book of Boba Fett is ready for review
The next Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett, is now streaming with chapters 1 and chapters 2. Lets talk about these two chapters in the new series from the Star Wars universe!
The long awaited Dune reboot is here. Coming to HBO Max and theaters around the world, 2021's Dune stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Rerguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and many more!
The long awaited Dune reboot is here. Coming to HBO Max and theaters around the world, 2021's Dune stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Rerguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and many more!
IGN has released a list of their 10/10 video games, a title that is hard to come by and even more controversial. What makes a perfect game? Did IGN make the right choice and are there games they snubbed?
The latest DCEU movie is here - THE Suicide Squad! Can director James Gunn, known mixing gore with humor, score another critical kill with this misfit group of outlaws or will this be another dead body on the floor?
The latest DCEU movie is here - THE Suicide Squad! Can director James Gunn, known mixing gore with humor, score another critical kill with this misfit group of outlaws or will this be another dead body on the floor?
Loki has come to a conclusion after a thrilling 6 episode extravaganza, and now we ask ourselves... how was the journey? Alex and Dustin talk characters, stories and beyond!
Loki has come to a conclusion after a thrilling 6 episode extravaganza, and now we ask ourselves... how was the journey? Alex and Dustin talk characters, stories and beyond!
The 3rd Marvel TV series makes its way to Disney+ with popular anti-hero Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Is the trickster god of mischief and chaos able to carry a series on his own? Lets talk about it!
After the smash hit that was WandaVision, can Disney capture the same magic as before with a more grounded second outing into the small screen Marvel Cinematic Universe? Alex and Dustin review the 6 episode series that aired on the streaming platform Disney+.
It's time to finally see the WB Mortal Kombat gritty reboot. Full of blood, guts and gore, does this revamp of the campy classic hold up in to today's modern audiences or does it suffer a fate worst then a fatality?
The newest Mortal Kombat, set to release in 2021 from Warner Brothers has it's root in the past. The long lost past of 1995. Alex and Dustin are testing their might to see if this gem stands the test of time. Will they achieve a flawless victory or lose their souls forever?
The battle of the titans is finally here and streaming on HBO Max, Godzilla vs Kong! Who will come out on top? The titan kind of the monsters or the giant ape from Skull Island? It's time to throw down in the latest WB movie in the kaiju Monster-verse.
It's happening folks. This is not a drill, this is not a dream. The Snyder Cut of Justice League is here and you can stream it on HBO MAx. Warner Brothers poured a lot of money to finish up the mythical version of the 2017 Justice League movie and released the 4 hour titan of a film upon the masses. Booyah!
And that's all she wrote! WandaVision, the first small screen adaption of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to come out of Disney+, finishes the 9 episode mini series. Now it's time to look back and put it all together. Was the series a burst of super hero drama or a flop that landed hard in reality?
Marvel has depute its first small screen outing on Disney+ with WandaVision, the latest offering from the MCU in over a year. Will this mini-series fill the superhero void in our hearts? Find out dear listeners on the latest Our DnA Podcast!
Marvel has depute its first small screen outing on Disney+ with WandaVision, the latest offering from the MCU in over a year. Will this mini-series fill the superhero void in our hearts? Find out dear listeners on the latest Our DnA Podcast!
It's the first podcast of 2021, welcome and enjoy! Dustin and Alex do some reflecting on what's come in the past and what is coming in the future.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 16 titled The Rescue.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 15 titled The Believer.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 14 titled The Tragety.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 13 titled The Jedi.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 12 titled The Siege. - Spoiler warning -
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 11 titled The Heiress. - Spoiler warning -
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 10 titled The Passenger. - Spoiler warning -
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian: season 2, chapter 9 titled The Marshall. -Spoiler warning-
The battle for Cyberton has come to a head. Waring factions, the Autobots and the Decepticons are locked in a struggle with no clear winner. Part 1 of an original Netflix trilogy, War for Cybertron is a fun animated show with some deep thoughts on life and war.
The Xbox Series X news keeps on coming and we're here to cover it. Hot off the presses of the July event - new games, new video and gameplay? Well, maybe not gameplay.
Microsoft was very excited to share some game play for the next generation of Xbox, the Xbox Series X. Buuuut... is it really game play? Alex and Dustin look through the fancy marketing material to find what is real and what is just snazzy video edited together.
The next generations of consoles is fast approaching so Alex and Dustin look at what's out there for the Xbox series X and the Playstation 5!
Interactive movies, digital board games and immersive worlds fill the list as Alex and Dustin look at the past decades best video games. It's crazy to think that so many amazing games came out between 2010 and 2019!
Looking back at the past 10 years, Alex and Dustin talk about what movies made a splash. Some years were busier then other but it's been an amazing set of years.
The conclusion to the latest Star Wars trilogy has arrived. Does it bring balance to the force or give into the dark side. Alex and Dustin talk about the movie, the trilogy, JJ Abrams and more.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian, episode 7, The Reckoning, and episode 8, Redemption. -Spoiler warning-
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian, episode 6 titled The Prisoner. -Spoiler warning-
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian, episode 5 titled Gunslinger. -Spoiler warning-
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian, episode 4 titled Sanctuary. -Spoiler warning-
Tetris has been around since the 1980's and has had a huge cultural impact! Looking at the humble beginnings as test of the early computers to it's modern iteration as a battle royal game. Studies, copy right confusion and law suites. You name it, this little game has been through it all.
Mini-episode of Our DnA Podcast featuring Disney+'s The Mandalorian, episode 3 titled The Sin. -Spoiler warning-
Tetris has been around since the 1980's and has had a huge cultural impact! Looking at the humble beginnings as test of the early computers to it's modern iteration as a battle royal game. Studies, copy right confusion and law suites. You name it, this little game has been through it all.
Fortnite chapter 2 has officially launched and it's time to get our hands around the new mechanics, features and bots. Alex and Dustin try out the hip new thing and frankly speaking, it's embarrassing. Well, Dustin is embarrassing. Imagine your father trying to be "cool" and "hip" but really he's just a dabbing monster. You're welcome.
The spooky season is upon us and it's time to get scared. But maybe you don't know what to watch! Alex and Dustin spook together a list, of both true horror and more light hearted adventures, for you to enjoy this year. Classic horrors, remakes and even a few good laughs. Don't miss out on these horror flicks!
Double Feature: There's a lot going on, it's time to buckle down and get a chattin'. First we discuess Nintendo and the latest mobile app, Mario Kart Tour, that was released a little while back. How is Nintendo doing? Should others follow in their footsteps? Is this the future of gaming?
Alex and Dustin check out what's coming out before the end of the year. Movies and video games set to be released in October, November and December of 2019.
Can you remember the plot of Forrest Gump? How about Chronicles of Riddick? It's a fun new game created by Our DnA Podcast were we try to remember the plot to a movie from memory only. No points, no winner, but only hilarious half remembered plots.
Netflix can summoned a 90's hit in the form of Rocko's Modern Life. The classic Nicktoons TV show got a 45 minute feature special on the streaming giants platform. Does our nostalgic love hold up against the harsh reality of this reboot? Find out!
With the wide range of movie theater formats available to you, we thought it was time to dive into it and figure out what is what. IMAX? Dolby Cinimas Atmos? My head is spinning just trying to sort it all!
San Diego Comic Con 2019 has come and gone, which means it's time to do a recap of what happened! This year, Marvel really blew the roof off the show, sending the internet into a buzz about phase 4 and beyond. But, that does not mean Alex and Dustin will let everything fall by the way side. Trailer and media recaps galore!
The 23rd Marvel movie has officially dropped and the team is on it! Reviewing the second Spider-Man movie in the MCU, Dustin and Alex talk about Spider-Man: Far From Home. Spoiler warning as we go in-depth into the story and our thoughts on it. Do we think this is a worthy adventure for the web warrior or should your spider sense tingle, and you should pass on this Euro-vacation.
Ever wonder what the best video game world to live in would be? Do you hang with Super Mario? Play hoops with the NBA Jam crew? Or Get lost in a maze with Pac-Man? Dustin and Alex ask the question, and come up with the best answer on which virtual world you should in habit.
E3 2019 has come to pass and it's up to Alex and Dustin to sort through the news and pick out the highlights of the event. Covering all the major companies and their briefings: Xbox, EA, Ubisoft, Bathesda, Square Enix, Sony and Nintendo. Who had the best show? How long did Dustin talk about Nintendo? Find out today!
Dustin brings a fun idea to the table, the unexpected trilogy. A fun game you can play whenever, try connecting 3 movies together that aren't actually in a series. Similair themes, stories, characters. The skies the limit!
How are movies made? They all start out an idea, but then what happens next? Get a high level idea of what it takes to make a movie from an idea.
Alex and Dustin go into full details on Avengers: Endgame. Our thoughts, likes and dislikes, as well as what it means for the MCU going forward. Spoilers for the movie Avengers: Endgame.
Lot is going on in the world, Dustin and Alex are here to sort it out for you. Ben Aflect steps down at Batman in the live-action movies, new Apex Legends hit the street this week and more!
Dustin and Alex put together a guide for those looking to plan an amazing board game night. Our dynamic duo list out games for breaking the ice, short burst style and long, comlicated board games. Depending on your mood and stage of the party, we've got something for you!
Let's talk all things spider as Dustin and Alex review the latest animated Spider-Man movie from Sony Pictures. High flying thrills as we talk plot, characters and much more! Spoiler warning for the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.
The classic 1997 sci-fi action movie, The Fifth Element, is up for inspection. Dustin and Alex review this movie, noting the quarks, the quotes and the big badda booms!
It's the holiday season and you don't know what to get that geeky nerd on your shopping list. But don't fear, Dustin and Alex have compiled a list of great gift ideas that you're welcome to steal and claim as your own!
Legendary comic writer and publisher, Stan Lee, passed away on November 12th, 2018. We gather to celebrate the life and times of this legenary hero. His story, Marvel and how it has changed our lives. Excelsior!
Double topic - The movie Mid 90's released and it aims to show a more realastic depiction of the era. Do you show history, warts and all, when telling stories? Also, Marvel cancelled 2 of their major Netflix shows, what's the future like for this streaming giant?
It's the time of spooks and spectors and the gang has gathered around to discuess horror video games. Plus a terrifying quiz based on classic horror movie deaths. Will Alex survive the night?
Double topic episode: It's been a while since there was a new James Bond movie and the latest actor, Daniel Craig, has made a stink about continuing the role. Who should replace him? Lets switch it up! Polygon is changing their review of video games from a number to essay format. What does this mean for consumers? The publisher? And reviews in general?
The world has come to an end but you somehow survived. Now the real question arrises, the hardest question... which post-apocalypes is the best to live in? Alex and Dustin form their top 5 worlds to live in and debate it out for the fate of humanity.
In a world full of video games, we take a look to the past to find the best video game launch library. Factoring in historical significants of the games, variety and other black magic, we've narrowed the list of home consoles down to a winning batch of 5.
A two part episode of thoughtul discussion of the Solo affect, or what happens when Star Wars makes a bad movie. Followed by rumors that Google is going to join the console market. But what form will this Google console take?
E3 2018 has come and gone, it's time to recap what happened! Who won? Who lost? And who gave the best, jaw dropping presentation? Alex and Dustin discuss this and more as we disect this yearly Electronic Entertainment Expo.
E3 2018 is upon on and it's time to predict the future and make some wishes. Dustin and Alex talk about the show, leaks/spoilers, what we'd like to see and if E3 even needs to exist in this day and age. The RnA for this pod is a childrens game called Chopsticks.
In the age old debate of books vs movies, we have a new story to analyze: Altered Carbon. Alex watched it first and then read it while Dustin read it first and then watched it. Our heroes discuss how the story was presented in each version as well as the pros and cons of both. Spoiler warning for both the book and Netflix series.
The latest MCU film is out, Infinity War, and Alexander and Dustin talk about the experience. Reviews, talks about what lead up to this film and what will happen next. Spoilers beware as we dive deep into who lives, dies and what we thought.
The Marvel movies have been on a hot streak lately but it hasn't already been like that. Back when Marvel was starting out in the cinematic universe there was Iron Man and Hulk, history hasn't been good to Hulk. We've taken the movie to task and tried to figure out how to help the big green giant. Honestly, I think we've figured it out.
Explore the origina of the laugh track with Dustin as our resident expert Alex shares his knowledge with the world. Where did the laugh track come from? Why do we still use it today? What is the future for this unseen but ever persistant body of laughs? Join us to find out!
It's a very special day in the land of Star Wars. Join Dustin and Alex as they celebrate the yearly gift of Life Day, of Star Wars. Snuggle up in front of the fire and talk about The Last Jedi, the expanded universe and what's coming next in a galaxy far far away.
Join Dustin and Alex as they recap The Ringers list of the top 50 superhero movies. While both appreciate the way they went about putting this list together, there is some beef with the order.
Alex and Dustin dive into the nitty gritty of guts, ghouls and nightmares to flesh out how we define horror films and media. All in an attempt to answer one simple question, what makes a horror movie? But be warned, those who peer into the darkness risk the darkness peering into them. Mwa-ha-ha-ha...!
Henching is a tough line of work but someone has to answer the call. The question becomes, will you be the one to step up? Dustin and Alex talk about the pros and cons of henching as well as their top villians to hench for.
Today we touch base on the Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer. Talk about what makes a Western Movie. Finally Alex tries to Redeem himself and win the trophy back.
Today we cover what is original content when it comes to movies. What do people really want? Enjoy one of our favorite games of Remake or Nah. Does Dustin take home the prize?
We cover a few different topics today. First we talk about Flash's stand alone movie. Then we move to one of our favorite games TImes Splitters and finally cover Streaming services vs the hated Cable and dish companies.
The importants of gaming history and it's role in today's society. Subjects include the NES mini, rumors of the SNES mini and other collectors editions.
Dustin and Alex welcome you to Our DnA podcast, the show about everthing we're made of, except for real science.