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On The 'Verse! is a fun and informative meta trip exploring your favorite cinematic universes - Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Star Trek & beyond. Entertaining enough for the casual viewers and in-depth enough for the hardcore fans. The 'Verse! Squad, Norm, Bridget, Lucas, Emilia are your guides. Oh yeah, let's not forget our robot sidekick Kronsworth (RIP) or he may hit the ship's self-destruct button.
Re-visit the content you already love or be introduced to new ones. We're here to guide you through it all. Jump aboard for the ride and join us into The 'Verse! Follow on Twitter @TheVersecast
The Squad returns home to earth, only to discover that the entire planet is radiated. They jumped to the Fallout Universe! A golden opportunity to review Amazon Prime Videos popular new series. Plus Emilia gets a little parched and can't resist a nice zingy beverage.
Intro: 00:00:00 - The Boys S4 Trailer Discussion: 00:03:25 - Fantastic 4 Cast Discussion: 00:09:30 - Fallout S1 Review: 00:18:30 - Frosty Beverage: 01:07:00 - Post Credit: 01:03:47
The 'Verse! Jumper is unexpectedly sent to Middle Earth by the malevolent Door-othy to finally finish up Bridget's Lord of the Rings blindspot with "Return of the King".
Plus Lucas shares interview clips from conversations with fellow cinematic universe fans captured during his recent away mission to Gem State Comic Con.
(Edited by Lucas Longacre)
The Last Airbender’s popularity stems its moving story arcs and unforgettable cast of characters. A fan favorite (among many) is the meditative, kind, and tea-loving Uncle Iroh. The 'Verse! got the chance to speak with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who portrays the him in the latest series.
Lee was a relative latecomer to the animated series, but a dedicated fan episode one, to when he was fan-cast as Iroh, to now.
The doctors are in! The squad is on call to diagnose a cinematic universe franchise that’s close to all of our hearts: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Setting aside our conflicts of interest, we diagnose and plan a course of treatment for the ailing franchise, taking into account patient complaints (aka whatever the general public thinks is the problem), current symptoms (aka whatever our resident MCU MDs know is the problem), propose treatment and give the prognosis. This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone who’s ever started a sentence with, “Here’s the problem with the MCU today…”
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If you stick around after the credits, we get a little starry-eyed…
The Squad puts the ship into overdrive to turn back time and catch The Marvels in theaters! We’re back now to tell you all about it with our initial impressions, a breakdown of what worked and what didn’t, and how we felt about that musical number…. But if you’re a longtime ‘Verse! listener, you know that we don’t review movies like everyone else with a friend and a microphone, we review movies with a round of poetry and wrap it up with our totally original letter grading scale. Tune in to hear our takes!
We also revive our news segment to discuss the latest and greatest in cinematic universe updates. For more news, follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and Instagram where we also post announcements about the pod and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, ah-ah-ACHOO!!!
This week, get ready for a double feature of NEW shows for the squad to dive into. Up first is in the tried and trusted Marvel Cinematic Universe with Echo, which follows Maya Lopez just after the events of the Hawkeye show and her dramatic season finale. Echo is just five episodes but it packs in a ton of cinematic storytelling and history. We had a lot to discuss here from the casting to the writing to the costumes to the music!
Next we journey into the universe of The Boys with the college-setting spinoff, Gen V. Clearly it's been too long since the last season of The Boys because we were not expecting that level of diabolical blood n guts. Can Gen V measure up to The Boys’ reputation? Tune in to find out!
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If you stick around after the credits, get your umbrellas because it's raining purple…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:09 - Marvel’s Echo // 46:07 ‘Gen V’ // 73:28 – Contact Info // 76:24 Post Credit - Fave Super Bowl Halftime Shows
The squad is back after an ill-advised holiday pit stop in the cesspool of viruses that is Earth. Hope our space sniffles let up soon. In the meantime, we cover Invincible season two with episodes 3 and 4. Tune in to find out if this season is living up to the high expectations set by season one, our favorite storylines so far, and how we think this season’s unintentional mid-season break will affect its reception overall.
Next we get back in the TARDIS to relive some holiday cheer with the Doctor Who Christmas special which also marks Ncuti Gatwa’s full-time debut performance as the 15th Doctor! So much to unpack here from a new companion, a renewed energy and special effects befitting of the 21st century, and a…dubious new sonic screwdriver design.
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If you stick around after the credits, put on a mask becau-ACHOO! Oops…
The people want more tenth Doctor, so that’s exactly what the people will get. In this episode, the squad continues their retrospective of NuWho with series 4, aka the series that introduced us to the iconic Doctor/Donna duo. And just in case you’re still sad about how that series ended (we are too), we follow it up immediately with coverage of the three 60th Anniversary specials that just came out this season.
What did you think of the latest specials? Did they feel a little too wild and blue? Awaken your inner star beast? Give you a bit of a giggle? Let us know on our socials Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:00 - Doctor Who Series 4 // 61:30 Doctor Who Series 60th Anniversary Specials // 95:45 – Contact Info // 96:55 – Post Credit - Holiday Cocktails, anyone?
We continue our Doctor Who 60th Anniversary retrospective with series 2 (David Tennant’s second season). It is a season that brought us classics like “Human Nature”, “The Family of Blood Gridlock”, and perhaps the most talked about episode in Doctor Who history, “Blink”.
Don’t worry we’re covering the specials in depth for our next episode of timey-whimey coverage of everything The Doctor including ALL 12 seasons predating the new specials and right into Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming season. Hang tight our timeline may be a little wacky, but the conversations are timeless.
We also give a full 40 minutes to the start of Prime Video’s Invincible season two. After the long pause it took some of us time to get back into the city, but the series still packs a punch.
So, hit play, but don't blink. Don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. Our hosts are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don't turn your back. Don't walk away. And most of all, don't blink. Good Luck.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:00 - Invincible Season 2 // 40:30 Doctor Who Series 3 // 86:45 – Contact Info // 88:55 – Post Credit - Holiday Cocktails, anyone?
The Thanksgiving holiday is over and what a better way to celebrate Cyber Monday than a jam packed episode of The ‘Verse! - the best part, it comes to you with no ads, no coupons, at a special low price of FREE - as always.
We continue our Doctor Who 60th Anniversary retrospective wrapping up series 2 (David Tennant’s first season). Whovians will love the look back at the 10th Doctor especially as he returns for the anniversary specials. Don’t worry we will be covering the specials in depth soon during our timey-whimey coverage of everything The Doctor including all 12 seasons predating the new specials and right into Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming season. Hang tight our timeline may be a little wacky, but the conversations are timeless.
We also give a full forty minutes to Disney+’s Marvel series Loki season two. Let’s just say there are numerous variants found in our opinions of the series. Finally (after the credits) we close out our coverage of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Lower Decksa series that just keeps getting better and better. What started as a quality Trek side dish has excelled to a must-see.
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EPISODE 107
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:35 - LOKI (season 2 - In Full) // 42:20 DOCTOR WHO Series 2 Coverage part 2 // 70:40 – Contact Info // 73:35 – Post Credit
The 'Verse! Squad is back after a visit to earth to cover all things New York Comic. Four days of coverage totaling 100+ hours of everything from Star Trek to Futurama, For All Mankind, Buffy, Scott Pilgrim and more.
We also head into the TARDIS (which smells of Dr. Pepper for some reason) to continue our DOCTOR WHO Retrospective - David Tennant's first season (series two) and finally close out AHSOKA too with a lively discussion.
EPISODE 106
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 4:15 - ending AHSOKA // 39:43 – NEW YORK COMIC CON // 69:05 - DOCTOR WHO Series 2 Coverage part one // 90:00 – Contact Info // 92:35 – Post Credit - Hold that drink!
The squad blasts off to our favorite Star-iverses. First up is Star Wars to cover Ahsoka episode 6 and finally see some anxiously anticipated on-screen appearances. Tune in to hear what we loved, what we were wrong about in past theories, and what we’re manifesting for the finale.
Next up is Star Trek to cover Lower Decks episodes 3-4 where we get to see how Boimler handles his first away mission as a leader (spoiler alert, it’s poorly), and meet Tendi’s family. Nothing brings a family together like a wedding!
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If you stick around after the credits, you might need something old, something new…you know the rest…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 1:27 - The ‘Verse! News // 13:05 AHSOKA ep 6 // 38:27 – Star Trek: LOWER DECKS eps 3 & 4 // 53:35 – Contact Info // 76:30 – Post Credit - a game of TOP 5 (top 5) (top top)
The Squad continues coverage of Disney+’s Ahsoka, and we’ve finally reached the episode that makes this solidly an Ahsoka show and not a Sabine show! Not that we were complaining. There’s lots of discussion about Rebels and the Clone Wars for seasoned Star Wars masters, but no spoilers for any budding Padawans.
Next we spin off back to the Doctor Who-iverse to finish our collective NuWho series one blindspot. Emilia is here to shepherd the squad into the Tenth-nant era #thatsmydoctor, and everyone’s loving it! Well, most of the Squad.
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 1:38 - more AHSOKA // 35:20 – DOCTOR WHO Coverage // 74:15 – Contact Info // 76:30 – Post Credit - Who Do I Regen As?
The squad continues their coverage of Disney+’s Ahsoka, including that reveal and we once again all align around the indisputable fact that well, light sabers are cool.
As are fezzes and Stetsons and fish fingers and custard…The rest of the squad will understand that reference soon enough because we’ve begun filling in our Doctor Who blindspot! Our resident Whovian Emilia (and Filmsnork behind the scenes!) invites the squad and audience to step into the TARDIS beginning with a retrospective on NuWho. We cover the must-see episodes of series one of the revived series with the 9th doctor, Christopher Eccleston.
To round out our tour of cinematic universes for this episode, we also revisit Star Trek: Lower Decks for the season four premiere. If you’re curious about Star Trek but don’t know where to start, the squad would prescribe a healthy dose of the animated series Lower Decks, plus Strange New Worlds, and then thank us in the morning!
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:35 - STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS S4 // 12:25 - more AHSOKA // 38:00 – DOCTOR WHO Coverage // 83:35 – Contact Info // 85:35 – Post Credit - Where to go in the TARDIS
We begin our coverage of the latest Disney+ Star Wars series, Ahsoka, by discussing episodes 1-3. We have some big Clone Wars and Rebels fans on the squad, and Emilia’s here too. Tune in to hear us discuss the Star Wars context you need to know to watch Ahsoka, our favorite moments of the show so far, and how well we think the live action series translates from animation!
We also revive our long-suffering news segment for this episode to catch up on some of the latest cinematic universe updates from the last few weeks.
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If you stick around after the credits, watch out for that puddle of rum in the kitchen…
The squad wraps up coverage of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and yes, that includes the musical episode. We also cover the hotly anticipated Lower Decks crossover episode, the Emilia-named “PTSD episode,” and of course, the season finale.
Tune in to hear our wide-ranging views on musical specials, cliffhangers, and more. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed this season and can’t wait for season three!
In other news, the Squad finds a solution to their space-recession! Or at least, we thought we did…
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If you stick around after the credits, better put your tap shoes on…
We're back! The squad begrudgingly finishes covering Marvel’s Secret Invasion with episodes 4-6. This was…not it. We came back from summer hiatus for this?? Oh yeah, summer hiatus, there's also a story there you will want to hear.
To be fair, we look forward to seeing Nick Fury in anything else going forward and congratulate the cast of Secret Invasion for doing the most they could with this show.
On a brighter note, we cover episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, inching ever closer to both the Lower Decks crossover episode and the musical episode (both covered in the soon to arrive episode 101. This show has continued to impress old and new Star Trek fans alike. Tune in to hear perspectives from Trek veterans and fresh-faced cadets alike!
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If you stick around after the credits the return of a friend or too... or is it two? or is it one? Either way you will want to listen.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 6:35 - Ending Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' // 24:45 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS eps4-5 // 54:40 – Contact Info // 57:45 – Post Credit - Returning 2 Madness
No one can explain why, but this was recorded weeks ago and sat in the vault, unpublished. We are glad to share it and you can expect a more timely episode delivery going forward.
In this 'lost' episode the squad continues coverage of the latest Disney+ Marvel show, 'Secret Invasion' - a show which was getting wait-and-see reactions from the squad. At this point things are heating up for Nick Fury and the Skrulls…or at least, they should be. We’re halfway through the show and still don’t know what to think!
Up next, school’s still in session with Star Trek Uni’Verse!-ity, helmed by our very own Professor Longacre. He’s no replacement for the Admiral but he looks and sounds suspiciously similar. Their squad's stance on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is quite the opposite of that for Secret Invasion. It is more like see-and-wait-and-wait-and-wait for more. To say the squad is enjoying season two would be an understatement. It is as if they keep waiting for 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' for new episodes to discuss, just like 'The Lotus Eaters.'
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If you stick around after the credits you may find some old school summer fun…
The Squad kicks off their coverage of the latest Disney+ Marvel show, Secret Invasion. It’s about time we got some unbridled Fury in this universe! Nick Fury, that is. We discuss the show’s comic origins and the extensive changes to the story by the TV adaptation. We’ve been promised 'Winter Soldier' vibes and Skrull-y twists behind every corner, so we’re excited for what’s to come. Stay tuned for our coverage of the whole series as it comes out.
We continue our coverage of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two with episode two, 'Ad Astra Per Aspera,' a return to The Next Generation in many ways as a courtroom drama with direct commentary on contemporary social justice and civil rights issues. We also revisit an old TNG episode, 'The Outcast;, to assess what’s changed and what’s remained of Star Trek’s progressive-leaning programming. The Star Trek Uni’Verse!ity is in session!
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If you stick around after the credits, grab your chalk. You’re gonna need it…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:42 - Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' ep 1 // 30:02 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS S2 E2 // 59:45 – Contact Info // 61:48 – Post Credit - Chalky White
We’ve got a real multi-versal episode for you this week with our coverage of the second Spider-Verse installment as well as the premiere of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Tune in to find out if we think Across the Spider-Verse reaches the same soaring heights as Into the Spider-Verse, as well as a breakdown of the film’s top performances, score, and the absolute avalanche of Easter eggs and references.
We reboot Star Trek Uni-’Verse!-ity to kick off our coverage of Strange New Worlds season two. No Admiral today, but we still bring you the same comprehensive discussion designed for Trekkie veterans and newbies alike.
If you stick around after the credits a certain sentient door puts us on the run.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:15 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS S2 E1 // 30:32 - SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE review // 72:10 – Contact Info // 75:03 – Post Credit - Dorothy Calls
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Played by Chace Crawford, The Deep’s character has been the writer’s punching bag for 3 seasons. He’s been me-too’d, joined a cult, had sexual relations with marine life, and in season 3, was forced to devour his octopus best friend alive (justice for Timothy!). The ‘Verse! had the extreme pleasure to talk with Chace Crawford about his iconic role.
An interview with two of the people that helped bring all of the Star Trek magic back in full force for a series you have heard us discuss at length on The 'Verse! 'Star Trek: Picard.' Dorothy threw us for a loop, after she sent us on interviews with stars of Prime Video's 'The Boys' we did not expect to find Picard Show Runner Terry Matalas and Production Designer behind the door - but we are glad we did. Who's next???
The 'Verse! Squad sits down with the not-scary, unlike his character Homelander, ANTONY STARR to discuss his work on one of our favorite shows not-so-super superhero series, Prime Video's 'The Boys.'
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The 'Verse! Squad sits down with the incredible Jack Quaid to discuss his work on one of our favorite shows out there Prime Video's 'The Boys.'
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The Squad goes 'Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse' to prepare for the sequels
If you stick around maybe Lucas done good... maybe.
This week's episode features double segments with the removal of Emilia's Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Blindspot and the squad's decade-specific recasting of Guardians of the Galaxy in The 'Verse! Reeee'Verrrse!
We're almost through the Star Wars sequels which means we've almost completely dragged Emilia from her peaceful layperson status and into the fraught world of Star Wars fandom. During the process we discovered another big squad secret. Our very own SW fan Lucas has NEVER seen Rise of Skywalker so our final sequels segment will feature DOUBLE blindspots! In the meantime tune in to hear Emilia's first impressions of The Last Jedi.
Next up we each re-cast Guardians of the Galaxy with an original cast composed of decade-specific stars: Lucas with the 70s, Norm with his favorite decade the 80s, Emilia with the 90s, and Bridget brings us home with the noughties. Check out our Twitter to see the final casting sheets!
If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some oldies but goodies…
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:30 – STAR WARS BLINDSPOT : The Last Jedi Edition // 42:15 - The 'Verse! REEE'VERSE! Recasting THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY // 71:09 – Contact Info // 73:03 – Our GotG Re'Verse! Era Playlists
'The Guardians of the Galaxy' RETROSPECTIVE - and GotG Vol. 3 Review
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:15 – THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY - Retrospective // 45:41 - THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY Vol. 3 REVIEW // 98:30 – Contact Info // 99:37 – Our GotG Mixtape Playlists
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some of our Guardians musical preferences.
After some sort of mysterious time warp that erased 20 days of our existence, the squad is finally just getting to finish their delayed coverage of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard with the end of season three and series finale. It was worth the wait. We bid a fond farewell to the now golden-aged cast of The Next Generation in a heartwarming sendoff. Which means the latest semester of our Star Trek Uni-’Verse!-ity is officially over! School’s out until Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns this summer.
Next we close out season three of Disney+’s The Mandalorian, which, surprise, is NOT the series finale. What further adventures await our favorite masked Star Wars character and his adoptive merch-machine–I mean son? Tune in to hear our predictions and takes.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some SIDE conversation…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 4:15 – THE MANDALORIAN, Season 3 Finale // 29:41 - STAR TREK: PICARD, Series Finale // 58:30 – Contact Info // 59:37 – Robot Companions
The squad is deep in space continuing our coverage of season three of both Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard. This week we cover the penultimate episodes of each series. So much has been revealed yet the finales of each show are still a mystery to us. Tune in to hear our thoughts and predictions, plus a healthy dose of heated Star Wars fan debate, as is tradition.
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If you stick around after the credits, GLITCH…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:35 – STAR TREK: PICARD ep9 // 39:18 – THE MANDALORIAN (ep7) //68:25 – Contact Info // 70:01 – BB… Glitch… BB who?
This week The 'Verse! gets it's very first guest host! Actor, stuntman, Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, and cast member of the upcoming Five Nights At Freddy's film, Christian Stokes, joins us as an honorary squad member to discuss Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Was this star-studded film a natural 20 or a critical fail? Tune in to hear our takes!
Next we catch up on season 3 of Disney+'s The Mandalorian. There's a lot to cover from the jetpack combat to the somewhat divisive cameos. Is this season working for you? Let us know. In addition to collecting listener questions and comments, we also post news and announcements about the pod so give us a follow to stay up to date @TheVerseCast
If you stick around after the credits…you might catch us wheelin' and heelyin'...
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:35 - Guest Host, FNAF's Christian Stokes // 8:08 - DUNGEON'S & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES review // 62:30 THE MANDALORIAN (episodes 4, 5, 6) //93:40 - Contact Info // 96:25 - The Fate of The... Heelies??
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This week the squad delivers an extended news section with happenings from the DC extended universe, the Song of Ice and Fire universe, and the wizarding world. Next we blast off into the Star Trek world, covering episodes 6, 7, and 8 of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard season three. We reveal the absolute baskets of Easter eggs across these three episodes and answer questions for our Star Trek newcomer, Emilia. Whether you’re ready to reminisce with us, or come to us seeking answers to questions like “Who or what is Data? Is Picard dead or something? What is the nature of existence?” then we are the podcast for you.
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If you stick around after the credits, can you let us know where you think Bridget is??
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:35 - The News // 22:27 - STAR TREK: PICARD S3 (ep 6, 7, & 8) // 73:50 - Contact Info // 76:25 - Where's BB?
We’re taking a break from new content this week and REvisiting the first Star Wars sequel, The Force Awakens, as well as REcasting the stars of the original trilogy’s Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in a fresh segment called The Verse! RE’Verse! (aka Role Re'Verse-al - we're working it out)
Long ago in a galaxy very close to here, we discovered the last nerdy person who hasn’t seen Star Wars in Emilia, and she’s well on her way to graduating from her padawan status with episode VII under her belt. Will she love or hate the highly divisive sequel trilogy? Or will she just kinda…not care? Is that even possible for a Star Wars fan?
We also introduce a new game called Role Re’Verse-al in which we return to a beloved film and recast it with a new set of phases from a particular time period, franchise, or genre. In this episode, we bring our celeb expertise to Star Wars: A New Hope, only suggesting actors who are currently active in Hollywood. What did you think of our final casts? Who did it best? Let us know on Twitter @TheVerseCast!
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If you stick around after the credits…actually, I got nothing. Sorry, budget cuts.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:08 - The News // 17:30 - STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS BLINDSPOT// 47:52 - Role Re-Verse-al! Recasting STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE // 74:07 - Contact Info // 76:13 - Budget Cuts (Sorry)
After catching up on the first two seasons of Disney+'s The Mandalorian, the squad dives into episodes 1-3 of the third and final season. What do you think of this season's opener? Best or worst season yet? Is Grogu just a merchandising gimmick? Tune in for our thoughts and feel free to agree or disagree on our socials.
Next, we jet off to another space-themed cinematic universe with episodes 4 and 5 of Paramount+'s Picard. That means another visit from our very own Admiral Longacre and another session of Star Trek Academy. Set your phasers to Learn and hear what we had to say about these particularly "sus" episodes.
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If you stick around after the credits, it might be a little hard to back out…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:25 - The News // 12:47 - STAR TREK: PICARD S3 (ep 4 & 5) // 40:11 - THE MANDALORIAN S3 (eps 1-3) // 65:45 - Contact Info // 68:25 - The Cult
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:05 - The News // 14:00 THE MANDALORIAN S2 - Blindspot // 44:51 - THE LAST OF US (Ep9 - Finale) // 72:50 - Contact Info // 75:46 - Recasting Pedro Pascal
Episode 86: THE MANDALORIAN S1: Blindspot!, THE LAST OF US (ep 8), The ‘Verse! News
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:40 - The News // 20:40 THE MANDALORIAN S1 - Blindspot // 52:00 - THE LAST OF US (Ep 7) // 72:50 - Contact Info // 74:15 - Me and my Droid
We continue our coverage of HBO’s The Last of Us with Ellie-centric episode 7 and our Star Trek academy is back in session with episodes 2 and 3 of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard.
We reconvene with the admiral who has a lot to share about the latest two episodes of Picard. Let’s just say reviews are mixed. Regardless we’re looking forward to the rest of the season and catching up with the rest of The Next Generation characters in the pipeline. We’re also only two episodes away from proving our theory that odd number TLOU episodes are here to punch us in our emotional guts and we couldn’t be happier about it. This week we flash back to Ellie’s recent past just before she met Joel as she struggles in the present-day to save him.
If you stick around after the credits, some of us have been spending a little too much time on the Internet…
Let us know your thought on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast! We also share industry news, announcements about the pod, and memes so it’s a worthy investment. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:38 - STAR TREK: PICARD (Eps 2 & 3) // 37:04 - THE LAST OF US (Ep 7) // 68:40 - Contact Info // 70:25 - Internet Daddy - post credit
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:44 - THE LAST OF US Episode 6 // 37:32 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (eps 10, 11 , & 12) // 51:32 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA // 93:15 - Contact Info // 95:43 - Employee of the Month
This week’s episode is packed with amazing content from across the cinematic universes and beyond. We continue our coverage of HBO’s The Last of Us with episode 6. Even though most of us have some experience with the original game, we feel entirely unprepared for what’s to come. In the best way possible.
Next we wrap up season two of Amazon Prime Video’s Vox Machina. Another favorite of the squad’s, did the finale meet our expectations? Tune in to hear our reactions and predictions for how the Chroma Conclave arc might play out.
Finally we discuss the latest Marvel movie installment, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, taking our usual poetic approach to describe our initial takes, and then splitting the discussion into spoiler-FREE and spoiler-FILLED segments. What did you think of the film? Do you agree with our critics? Let us know your thought on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast! We also share industry news, announcements about the pod, and memes so it’s a worthy investment.
If you stick around after the credits, we’d like to shake your hand for doing such a great job!
The Squad returns to our Star Trek Academy to cover the anticipated season three premiere of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard. Admiral Longacre’s back with his biggest fan Norm to discuss the legacy of The Next Generation with Star Trek newcomers Emilia and Bridget. As we did with Strange New Worlds, we approach it in a way the will interest both old and new fans.
Next we discuss more HBO’s The Last of Us episodes 4 and 5. Looks like tears might be on the agenda every week until season one wraps. Tune in for our reactions, Easter eggs, and a thorough discussion of game vs show. Did we miss anything? Do you just want to commiserate with us?
Talk to us on Twitter @TheVerseCast, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Then leave us a follow because we also post news and announcements about the pod and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, get ready to groan…SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:04 - PICARD - season 3, ep 1 // 45:02 - THE LAST OF US (eps 4 & 5) // 81:00 - Contact Info // 82:20 - Post Credit Scene: Dad Jokes
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:31 - The 'Verse! News - James Gunn & DC lineup // 12:04 - THE LAST OF US Episode 3 // 41:32 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (eps 7, 8 , & 9) // 60:10 - Contact Info // 66:13 - Post Credit Scene 1 : Our Apocolype Meal // 70:50 - Post Credit Scene 2: Bridget Messages in about 'The Last of Us' ep 3
We are back talking about episode 2 of HBO Max's The Last of Us, aseries we are absolutely loving. Tune in for where we discuss it all runners to clickers to autopsies to tendrils. (Sorry, just vomited in my mouth.)
Next we revisit a squad favorite (with one exception), Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machinato cover more of season 2 premiere. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:00 - THE LAST OF US Episode 2 // 43:00 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (episode 2) // 70:30 - Contact Info // 73:00 - Post Credit Scene : Our Video Game Series Ideas
In this back to back premiere episode we start by covering HBO Max's The Last of Us, a TV adaptation of the landmark 2013 video game. The series asks what would happen if a parasitic fungi evolved to infect humanity, with the chilling prediction, "We'd lose." The squad has a range of different histories with the original video game, from complete strangers to the franchise to having completed it on hard mode (as Norm likes to remind us). Could this be the best video game adaptation to date? Tune in every week to find out!
Next week revisit a squad favorite, Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machinato cover the season 2 premiere. The Critical Role campaign is back and the stakes are higher than ever for our band of lovable misfits. If you're like us and struggle to schedule a consistent Dungeons and Dragons night, this is the show for you to scratch that itch.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might get a tip for the end of the world…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:20 - THE LAST OF US // 45:05 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (season 2) // 67:30 - Contact Info // 70:21 - Post Credit Scene : Zed-word Survival Kits
The Squad covers their news segment in record time under duress before jumping into The Future-'Verse!, a spirited discussion of what releases we’re looking forward to in 2023. Marvel, Star Wars, Fast and Furious, Dungeons and Dragons, there’s so much to be excited about and we want to share it with you! All rated on our hot, medium, mild scale. Although we do make some exceptions. Tune in for the definitive guide to all things nerdy and cinematic universal to look forward to this year, plus a couple extra pet projects we can’t wait for.
Did we miss anything? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! We’d love to hear your thoughts and give you a shout-out.
If you stick around after the credits, there might be an EMERGENCY SITUATION UNDERWAY…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro + a DOORthy Dilemma // 2:45 NEWS // 10:45 - THE FUTURE-'VERSE! - a look forward at the content this year // 70:45 - Contact Info // 72:00 - Post Credit Scene : SHIP EMERGENCY
The 'Verse! Squad celebrates the holidays in the most festive way possible with an old-fashioned outer space holiday special that includes special guests, a heft dose of holiday cheer (and rum), and plenty of surprises. You may even shed a tear. If you are a loyal fan of The 'Verse!, this episode will reward you for listening. If you are new to the podcast, it is a great jumping in point that will certainly have you listening to old episodes to learn more about all the antics. For those who love the Christmas specials and movies, you'll have fun catching references to some of the classics.
Oh yeah, in addition to the holiday festivities we have a fun discussion as we rank the Marvel Disney+ series... and rarely agree. Not many know that it was Wandavision which inspired The 'Verse!. Where does it land? Listen and find out.
Finally, if you stick around after the credits, you better watch out, you may pout, you may cry... and I'm not telling you why. Most of all you'll have a great time. Grab a cup of holiday cheer, light the fireplace and spend an hour with The 'Verse! Squad.
Let us know what you think on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast.
Thank you to The 'Verse! Squad for going above and beyond to make this happen. I know we're late, but please be sure to listen.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year to all!
- FilmSnork
Before The 'Verse! Squad heads down to earth to celebrate the holidays with their families, friends and televisions, they gather to deliver their takes on the latest Guardians of the Galaxy content, theTHE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL, as well as reviewing some of the latest film trailers in T3: Trailer: Trash, Treasure, or "Hey, thaT looks okay!" covering everything from Indiana Jones to Avatar. Some Grinches may have been in the room for this segment.
Plus we close out as we always do (or do we) with a fun Post Credit Scene that will have you yearning for some hot cocoa and more television. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:16 - The 'Verse! NEWS // 10:00 - T3: TRAILER REVIEWS (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Avatar: The Way of Water, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania) // 48:50 - THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL // 65:00 - Contact Info // 112:20 - Post Credit Scene : Pre-Holiday Special Fave Holiday Specials
The Squad! rings in the holiday season with two major segments. First we discuss the season one finale of dark horse Star Wars series Andor. It’s got action, political intrigue, a standout cast of rogues, criminal masterminds, reluctant and die-hard rebel double agents, what more can you ask for? The only notable exclusion? Light sabers. Were you a fan? Do you feel Andor needs more light sabers or is this a welcome reprieve? Tell us on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast!
Next we review the much-anticipated Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. We discuss what we loved, what we could have done without, and the many hurdles this film had to overcome, including the tragic death of its leading man, Chadwick Boseman. As the sequel to the landscape-changing cultural touchstone that was the first Black Panther movie, Wakanda Forever has so many layers to dig into. Tune in to hear about everything from the music and wardrobe to comic book connections to predictions for the future of the MCU.
If you stick around after the credits, you’ll be mighty thankful you did… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:18 - NEWS // 7:50 - ANDOR (eps 11 & 12, Finale and season wrap-up) // 59:00 - WAKANDA FOREVER review // 110:20 - Contact Info // 112:20 - Post Credit Scene : Thankful The 'Verse! talk
The squad speeds off to a galaxy far, far away NOT to Tatooine for once, but Ferrix, Narkina 5, and Coruscant to discuss and break down Disney+’s ANDOR, following the titular hero (Diego Luna) from Rogue One to uncover his backstory. This series might just be a new squad favorite with our reactions ranging from unbridled admiration to begrudging acknowledgement. Tune in for our takes, tangents, And/Or predictions (get it?)!
Send us your questions and comments on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! Be sure to follow us as well to stay up to date on the latest cinematic universe news and announcements about the pod.
If you stick around after the credits, you might hear the depths of space (even if it's a vacuum).
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - ANDOR (episodes 7, 8, 9, 10) // 64:00 Contact Info // 66:00 Post Credit Scene : Space sounds?
The Squad returns to Westeros to cover the finale of Hot D!! Or, as Norm prefers to call it, House of the Dragon… We unpack the episode from the point of view of ASOIAF experts and newcomers to determine how many dragons we would rate the show out of. We also share our theories (no spoilers) and rank the first season of this show alongside every season of Game of Thrones.
We also return with our cinematic news coverage to discuss some unexpected Harry Potter news, Henry Cavill's departure from The Witcher, and a familiar face entering Marvel's phase five. Tune in to stay informed on the latest and greatest cinematic universe news!
Send us your questions and comments on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! Be sure to follow us as well to stay up to date on the latest cinematic universe news and announcements about the pod.
If you stick around after the credits you might hear us answer Ryan McDermond's question.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - Cinematic Universe News // 24:20 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Finale, Episode 10) // 69:00 Contact Info // 70:10 Post Credit Scene : Ranking all The Song of Fire and Ice (aka Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon seasons)
The ‘Verse! plays ketchup - oops, that's catchup on Disney+'s ANDOR (episodes 4 - 6) and HBO's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (episode 8 and 9 - the finale conversation comes soon), plus we cover some big DC and DOCTOR WHO news.
Send us your questions and comments on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! Be sure to follow us as well to stay up to date on the latest cinematic universe news and announcements about the pod.
If you stick around after the credits, you might learn how NOT to do Halloween…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:45 - Cinematic Universe News // 11:11 - ANDOR (episodes 4, 5, 6) // 50:25 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (episodes 8 & 9) //93:25 Contact Info // 95:03 Post Credit Scene : This ISN'T Halloween
The ‘Verse! wraps up their coverage of both Marvel’s She-Hulk and Amazon Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in this finale-packed episode. With She-Hulk, we discuss that ending and share what we loved, what irked us, and where we might see our favorite female lawyer of the year next!
Next we do a deep dive into the last half of season one of The Rings of Power, and discuss every big reveal of the season finale. Did the series live up to your expectations? Did you have a favorite storyline? Listen to hear our takes and let us know how you felt on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast!
Be sure to follow us as well to stay up to date on the latest cinematic universe news and announcements about the pod. We also take listener questions if you’ve got a burning inquiry you want answered!
If you stick around after the credits, you might hear the creak of the snack pantry door opening…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:10 - Saying goodbye to SHE-HULK - episodes 8 & 9 // 49:30 - Closing out The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power // 96:20 Contact Info // 98:05 Post Credit Scene : Emilia You scolds Emilia 2
The 'Verse! squad gears up for spooky season with our coverage of Marvel's Werewolf by Night special. Awooo!
More House of the Dragon with episodes 5, 6, and 7. We were behind but we're caught up on the latest murders, schemes, and incest of our favorite insane fantasy fam. We round off this packed episode with a special New York Comic Con edition of The 'Verse! News. We share all the deets of Norm and the mysterious Filmsnork's Con experience from Star Trek to LOTR to DC and more.
If you stick around after the credits, you might be in for double trouble…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:30 - Our Coverage of New York Comic Con & The 'Verse! News // 19:55 - WEREWOLF BY NIGHT // 54:50 "HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (eps 5, 6, & 7) // 151:58 Contact Info // 113:13 Post Credit Scene x 2
Welcome back to The 'Verse! For this episode we are seeing not doubles, but triples - consider it The Rule of 3s. We discuss three very different episodes of SHE-HULK and then dive into some trailers in our segment T:3, Trailer: Trash, Treasure or Hey, ThaT's Okay. For this segment we look at the final WAKANDA FOREVER trailer and more closely explore HBO's THE LAST OF US.
Plus, if you stick around after the credits, we talk What We're Watching... spoiler alert, some great shows.
The ‘Verse! is a unique place. While it is full of fangirls and fanboys who love to celebrate their favorite cinematic universes, they’re also honest and fair about the content they cover. If they love something, you’ll know. If they don’t, trust me you’ll know. If they disagree , they certainly let eachother know. Andor is no exception.
As they discuss the story of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in a galaxy far, far away… one that feels like the least Star Warsy of all Star Wars to date, they don’t hold back. While leaning toward positive overall, the takes cover are quite diverse and just who lands where on the meter may surprise you. It is an interesting conversation and as you know, this is just the beginning.
Plus they cover some of the biggest cinematic universe news, including the Deadpool/Wolverine announcement, The Last of Us trailer drop, our plans fro NYCC and much more. See them both on our Twitter page.
While you're there, give us a follow us :) on both Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast where we also post news and announcements about the pod. If you stick around after the credits, you might find a joke being burned into the ground… and hopefully a laugh or two also. Enjoy episode 69 (dude!)
Episode Photo: Lucasfilm
We continue our discussion of Amazon Prime Video's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Tune in for a rich conversation between Lord of the Rings noobs, lovers, and "always extended edition" obsessors. Where do you fall on the spectrum and what do you think of the show?
After MUCH deliberation, we also unveil a new segment: The 'Verse! Confessions. Ever curious about your devoted, charismatic, and probably good looking hosts? This segment is your chance to learn more as we respond to a surprise prompt organized by our producer, the mysterious @filmsnork. Send us your burning questions on our socials!
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and now on Instagram too - where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
In an episode that goes a little off the rails The Squad has a lot of fun while still delivering an in-depth look at two very different series She-Hulk and (Hooot Deeee!) aka House of the Dragon. We continue our discussion of She-Hulk's where Wong and Madisynn stir up a whole bunch of entertaining conversations.
Next we jump genres and universes to continue our HotD coverage. Tune in to hear about the latest in Westeros circa Targaryen Dynasty, Easter eggs and details you missed, and more Song of Ice and Fire lore than you signed up for.
All that plus we discuss the very promising Disney D23 announcements and even more from a very busy Star Trek Day.
Also, be sure to stay after the credits where news of Burt reaches a distraught and a hungry shipmate.
Let us know what you think about our takes on Twitter @TheVerseCast and now on Instagram too - where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
Most of The 'Verse! Squad is back together to discuss Amazon Prime Video's mega-expensive trip into Middleearth in the new series, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We also explore the animated Star Trek series Lower Decks. Norm and Lucas had already watched the first two season, Emilia is jumping in a a series newb. You'll get several perspectives so if you are a fan or just considering watching we have you covered.
Stick around until after the credits to find out just why BURT did not take part in the episode.
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The squad delves into dual episodes dos! We continue our discussion of She-Hulk's short but sweet second episode and share our unbiased judgments. Agree? Disagree? Let us know on Twitter @TheVerseCast if you think we deserve a fat settlement or 5-10 with no parole for our opinions.
Next we jump genres and universes to continue our HotD coverage. Tune in to hear about the latest in Westeros circa Targaryen Dynasty, Easter eggs and details you missed, and more Song of Ice and Fire lore than you signed up for.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
If you listen after the credits, you might just hear the grumblings of a disgruntled generation of useless superheroes…
Call up Doctor Bridget BS because we’re seeing double! Double premieres that is. First up the squad’s due in court to see Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) in action as the titular mean green machine. We give our testimony from every perspective whether it be feminist, comics expert, film critic, or just plain tired of Internet flame wars fan. Did we like it? Tune in to hear our ruling.
Next we step back into a cinematic universe that’s been a sore spot for the squad in the past..A Song of Ice and Fire with House of the Dragon (Hot D for short)! Anyone who listened to our Game of Thrones 'GoT Beef?' episode (ep26 btw) knows we have some major fans with some major feelings about any ASOIAF property. But how did we feel about Hot D? You’ll have to listen to our very detailed, but very lively discussion to find out.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear the sounds of a beautiful partnership sprouting…
Engine Room Sound Effects by https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi. Check out his library for amazing sound design.
As promised, the squad returns to Amazon Prime Video’s The Boysfor a thorough breakdown of season 3. We jump in headfirst (series opening scene pun intended) to share our favorite moments, most insane deaths, and make predictions for season 4. If you’re a fan, be sure to tune in because we leave no bloodstained, coke-spattered stones unturned in this breakdown.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear Karl Urban cringing…
EPISODE 63 BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 4:00 - News: // 14:30 - The Boys Season 3 Retrospective // 76:30 - Contact Info & Close // 77:50 - Post Credit Scene
EPISODE 62 BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:00 - News: WB & HBO Max Debacle // 18:30 - The Boys Season 1 & 2 Retrospective // 103:30 - Contact Info // 103:00 - Post Credit Scene
The squad revisits Emilia’s ever-shrinking Star Wars blindspot with a discussion and dissection of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Soon, she’ll rise as a padawan no more, but a fully fledged Jedi…hopefully. Don’t let her on the forums or we might have a Sith-uation on our hands. In this episode you can rewatch the hotly-debated Solo film with us through the fresh eyes of a newcomer.
We also react to the firehose of cinematic universe news from San Diego Comic Con. We report on everything you need to know for DC, Lord of the Rings, Sandman, Dungeons and Dragons, and of course, Marvel. Join us for a round of 'T3,' our trailer evaluation segment where we decide if a trailer is Treasure, Trash, or Hey, THAT looks okay!
Follow us on Twitter (and now on Instagram) @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, you might get a taste of Norm feeling solo…
EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:00 SDCC reactions // 26:20 Marvel Phase 4 Defense// 44:45 T3: Treasure, Trash, or Hey, THAT looks okay!// 80:00 Solo: A Star Wars Story Blindspot //114:00 Contact Info //115:20 Post Credit Scene
The Squad! wraps up The Verse's Star Trek 101 academy with a final exam to determine their Trekkie status. We discuss the finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and compete to see who knows the most and who's been more delinquent than a couple of cadets on shore leave.
We also wrap up our coverage of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel with a double feature covering episodes 5 and 6. Tune in to hear our discussion, Easter eggs, and theories for what might be one of our favorite Marvel TV shows!
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If you stick around after the credits you may hear our bed Cockney robotic friend knock knock knockin' on The DOOR.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:00 Ms. Marvel Finale // 66:10 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Finale // 66:00 The 'Verse!'s Star Trek 101 Final Exam// 104:00 Contact Info //107:00 Post Credit Scene
(Images courtesy of Disney+ and Paramount+)
'The Umbrella Academy' has been entertaining audiences with impending apocalypses for three seasons thanks to the amazing work of series Creator, Showrunner, EP, and Writer Steve Blackman. He sat down with The 'Verse! to discuss his work on the series in an entertaining and informative conversation. Give it a listen, but be warned there are SPOILERS - proceed with caution.
(Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) - Courtesy of Netflix.
'Ms. Marvel' Showrunner, Head Writer, and Executive Producer, Bisha K. Ali steps into The 'Verse! to discuss her work on the Disney+ Marvel series. We cover her origin story as a video gamer and dreamer to Hollywood writer to 'Loki' writer all the way to head writer on 'Ms. Marvel.'
Ali's work on the series has focused on telling a superhero story we can all relate to, her main character Kamala Khan is a teenager growing up in America who just happens to have superpowers. We will not put spoilers in this description, but the further the series goes on, the more it becomes about family - it is quite beautiful.
The 'Verse! Squad covers a lot with Ali, the difference between the comic books powers and the version Kamala has on the series, working with Iman Vellani, taking the series from Jersey City to Pakistan, video games, and so much more. We close with our Furious 4 questions, a lightning round with some tough choices.
We had a great time with Bisha. Give it a listen and be sure to watch 'Ms. Marvel' now streaming in its entirety on Disney+.
In this episode The 'Verse! Squad gathers to judge if the latest Marvel film, Thor: Love and Thunder is worthy of praise or should be smashed to pieces with Mjölnir. Unfortunately, Bridget and BURT (our cockney-slinging robot) are still down on earth for CockneyCon22. They will be back next week.
For those unfamiliar The 'Verse! handles reviews in a unique way; we start with our original poetry to tease our thoughts on the film (don't worry, it is much more fun than it sounds), we follow that with a spoiler-free take on the film, followed by a spoiler-full review that includes Easter eggs, connections to the comics and theories. The new our very own letter grading system, plus a 'star' system to rate it which has taken the form of everything from spider legs (classic) to starfish.
Download and enjoy. Next episode we interview the wonderful Bisha K. Ali, head writer and executive producer of Marvel's marvelous new series, Ms. Marvel. It is an interesting and fun conversation you will really enjoy. All this and more can be found in The 'Verse!
You can reach out to us on Twitter @TheVerseCast.
The squad dives into two episodes each of Disney+’s Ms. Marvel and Paramount+’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. After a cautious opening with Ms. Marvel, we are fully on board with Kamala Khan’s imagination, courage, and Gen Z sensibilities. After episodes 3 and 4, we can’t wait to see how this series (or season?) wraps up!
Next we return to The Verse's Star Trek 101 academy for our penultimate class of the semester with episodes 8 and 9, stopping just before the season finale. Reviewing these two philosophy-laden episodes together with our coverage of Ms. Marvel’s deft handling of family dynamics and intergenerational trauma… this was a heartfelt episode you won’t want to miss.
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If you stick around after the credits, ye mi’ fi’ally learn uh thing er two from CockneyCon w/ BB and our robot!
So much content, so little time. Let 'The Verse! guide you through it all. This week we cover some news. We close out our coverage of Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi with a finale and series breakdown and discussion. Plus another visit to the classroom of The Admiral to do some Star Trek 101 with our classroom like approach to discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We cover the series and use it as an entry point for potential new fans while entertaining those more established Trek fans. It is a fun and informative trip into a universe with a lot of history.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast to join in the fun with questions and discussions about all your favorite cinematic universes. **SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:00 The 'Verse... News! // 16:00 Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale // 66:00 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - 101 eps 6 & 7 // 91:00 Contact Info Contact Info // 91:15 ABCs of 'Star Wars' Game
(*sound effects credit: Edit & FX channel of Youtuber "Runtergedownt"*)
Hello 'Verslings! We have something special this week, but please keep it on the down low. Okay scrap that - tell EVERYONE! We we summonsed back into The Door to speak with 'Peacemaker' star Danielle Brooks. It was an amazing conversation that was both funny and informative. If you enjoyed the series and Brooks you will love this interview.
We also head to Jersey City to hang out with out 'Ms. Marvel' some more. We close with a lively discussion about the penultimate episode of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.' Be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCastto join in the fun with questions and discussions about all your favorite cinematic universes.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:00 The 'Verse... News! //21:00 Ms. Marvel episode 2 Discussion // 55:20 Danielle Brooks Interview // 77:00 Obi-Wan espisode 5 // Contact Info // 117:00 AvengerCon Post Credit Scene
Iconic lead actor alert!! The squad dives into discussion of not just one, but TWO lead actors who are absolutely killing it. The first is Iman Vellani in her onscreen debut as Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel. We see great things ahead for this visually stunning and effortlessly charming coming of age story. Plus superpowers!
Our second iconic actor is of course Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan in his titular series. We continue our coverage with episode 4. Tune in for reviews, Easter eggs, and predictions for the season finale and a potential season two.
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If you stick around after the credits you might ova'ea’ya a bit o' a costumin' conversation!
The Squad continues their space education with another session of Star Trek Academy, covering episodes 4 and 5 of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We're in for a treat with our first entirely crew-focused episode followed by a deep dive into Spock's psyche and personal life. Lots on the agenda for new and returning fans!
We continue our coverage of Disney+'s six part Obi-Wan Kenobi series with episode three. Things are really heating up for old Ben Kenobi and we're here to discuss our reactions, Easter eggs, and theories.
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If you stick around after the credits…oi! Open tha door an' let me out o' this blasted room!
The Squad sits down with Jeremy Slater, creator of Disney+’s Moon Knight, also known for his work on The Umbrella Academy and Fantastic Four. We were so excited to discuss one of our favorite Marvel Disney+ TV series and one of Slater’s favorite superheroes. We talk early comic book obsessions, the lengths you go to for authentic representation, the ever-changing Marvel timeline, and so much more.
If you’re hungry for more Moon Knight content, check out our coverage of the series starting with episode 47.
The Squad continues excavating Emilia's Star Wars blindspot with a discussion of Rogue One. Were you a fan of this film? Do you consider it a proper Star Wars entry without the presence of our beloved Skywalker's? Let us know on Twitter!
We also cover Disney+'s hotly-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi premiere. We have Ewan McGregor, his Keno-beard, and that classic Obi-Wan sass. What's not to love? Tune in for discussion, theories, and more.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some chim chiminy chromium…
The Squad gears up for an exciting summer of film and TV premieres with a rousing round of 'T3' - Trailer: Trash, Treasure, or…Hey! THAT Looks Okay. We break down the trailers for Marvel’s upcoming series, She-Hulk, and for Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys season three. Did you catch any of these trailers? Tune in to see if you agree with our ratings.
We delve back into the Star Trek classroom with another round of Star Trek Academy. Our Treksperts, Lucas and Norm walk our Trek-noobs Bridget and Emilia through episodes 2 and 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. As a fresh, modern property that retains the wondrous exploratory spirit of the original series, it’s the perfect entry point for curious fans.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might hear about some slick cinematic universe threads…
Hang on tight because we’re headed directly into the heart of the Marvel multiverse with a discussion of both Moon Knight’s season finale and a review of Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness. Get ready for body horror, trauma exploration, and kaiju battles! Wait, is our navigator malfunctioning?
No, but we’ve finally hit peak Marvel phase four. Remember, we don’t do standard film reviews here on The ‘Verse! Tune in for some poetic takes and diverse opinions and then tell us what you think on Twitter @TheVerseCast. Make sure to follow us as well because we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, you might think it's a real scream.
Grab a pencil and a communicator because it's time to blast off to Star Trek Academy! Squad Trekkies Lucas and Norm are in session and Cadets Bridget and Emilia are their newest students. Tune in as we begin our coverage of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, an excellent jumping off point into the universe for newcomers and a fond homage for seasoned fans.
We also cover a very emotional episode of Moon Knight, solidifying it as some of our favorite Marvel content in a long time.
Agree? Disagree? Got Star Trek questions you want answered on the pod? Let us know on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we also post news and announcements.
If you stick around after the credits you might
Episode four of Marvel’s Moon Knight has many twists and turns. Lucky for you The ‘Verse! Squad is here to break down everyone of them. Okay, we have questions too. To sum it up without spoilers, the plot thickens. If you haven’t been keeping up with this show, we recommend you fix that RIGHT NOW. It’s one of our favorite Marvel shows to date and the action is heating up.
Our news section has returned! We keep up the Marvel theme with the new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, updates in the Spider-Verse, setbacks for the DCEU, and the unveiling of the title and logo of the next Fast and Furious installment: Fast X (no we’re not kidding).
How do you feel about the usage of “Sweet Child of Mine” in every trailer ever? Tell us about it on Twitter @TheVerseCast while Twitter’s still alive.
Never fear, BatApril is still here! We continue our reviews with a fond discussion of Batman: The Animated Series. We viewed a well rounded selection of episodes and are happy to confirm that this series holds up. We also rank the series alongside all the old school Batman movies. Stay tuned, we'll get through it all soon to determine the scientifically BEST Batman adaptations EVER.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might get to hear a super secret, super lunar discussion…Our only question for you is, are you Team Steven or Team Marc? After careful deliberation, we are Team Oscar!
The Squad digs into Joel Schumacher's famously polarizing Batman films: Batman Forever andBatman and Robin. We discuss the two Batmens in two films and weigh in on those Batnipples. Tune in for a discussion of the films' faults, strengths, and enduring legacy.
We follow up with a review and breakdown of the latest and greatest Marvel series, Moon Knight. You can follow along with us on Disney+. How can you resist Oscar Isaac's date night face??
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If you stick around past the credits, you might find an "ICE" surprise…
After Matt Reeves’s The Batman, the squad just can’t get enough Bats! We go back in time to review Tim Burton’s iconic Batmanand Batman Returns, starring Michael Keaton as the titular vigilante. It’s a fond revisit for some of us, but a whole new world of gothic, camp, and wacky villains for others. Tune in for our takes on what was great, what did NOT age well, and a fond reflection on movie tropes from the 80s and 90s.
We also cover season one of Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys Presents: Diabolical, an animated anthology of shorts from different writers and animation studios all set in the world of Vought. If you’re like us and eagerly awaiting season three of The Boys, or you just have a twisted sense of humor, you gotta check it out.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might meet a new coterie of villains…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:05 - Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989) // 47:00 - "Batman Returns" (1989) // 73:30 - "The Boys: Diabolical" // 93:15 Contact Info & Closing // 96:25 - Post Credit Scene (Batman villain pitches to Tim Burton)
The Squad enters the much discussed The Door to compete against all odds to win a game of cinematic universe trivia. (For a fuller experience we recommend you listen to episode 43 before jumping in here.) Will it be a battle of the wits or a battle of the twits? Tune in to find out who knows the most, and who will face the dastardly consequences of losing.
We also review season one of Amazon Prime Video’s The Legend of Vox Machina, a bawdy but deeply dramatic fantasy adventure originally based on a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. This series holds a special place in our hearts as the inspiration for the squad’s own D&D game.
Make sure you listen and share as this may be your last chance to hear from the squad with all their limbs intact. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits there's often something interesting awaiting you.
The ‘Verse Squad chats with Academy Award-nominated behind ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home' Christopher Townsend,' Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein. The team had many secrets to keep as 'No Way Home' was one of the most guarded films in recent years. Their work had to recreate and emulate visual effects from films that were released as long as two decades before. The film was one of the biggest film in years and the visual effects were more than part of the fun, they were a crucial part of making this film possible at all. From the big eye-catching moments you could not miss to the finest detail you probably did not notice - this VFX team and the hundreds of artists they work with helped bring this Spider-man film swing onto screens and into fans hearts.
The ‘Verse Squad chats with Academy Award-nominated behind ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,’ Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker, and Dan Oliver. This was an extra big deal for us because this was the only movie of 2021 (and 2022 so far!) that The 'Verse! gave top ratings to across the board. We know none of the elements we praised—the performances, the choreography, the story itself—would have landed without the film’s dedicated and talented visual effects team of Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker, and Dan Oliver. In addition to their VFX work delivering amazing visual for viewers' eyes, it helps set the mood for each scene, adds depth to characters, and much, much more.
We chatted about their work on the film; novel opportunities afforded by an origins story for a lesser known hero, inspirations for going into film, and the unexpected challenges of tiny details.
The Squad heads into Gotham in search of Matt Reeves’ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz as the Bat and Cat opposite a star-studded cast including Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell and more. Will this three-hour saga go down in ‘Verse history as a fan favorite or just a bad, batty time? Tune in for a 360 review from Batman experts and noobs, plus a spot of poetry.
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If you stick around after the credits, you might lose your voice.
We apologize about the delayed releases of this episode. Thanks for reaching out. But, when you enter THE DOOR, it changes you. We hope you enjoy this latest expansion of The 'Verse!
The last Star Wars padawan has graduated to a Jedi Master in this Blindspot episode where we revisit Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Have we created a new Star Wars super fan to join the fray? Or did we just drag an innocent bystander through six movies they weren’t that into…? Both?? Tune in to find out!
We also cover season one of HBO Max’s Peacemaker, a bawdy, darkly comedic romp through creator James Gunn’s beautifully twisted imagination.
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Stick around after Peacemaker you might hear THE DOOR slam behind you…
The Squad discusses the end of The Book of Boba Fett’s first season. Tune in for a mild roast of perhaps Star Wars’ most overhyped character, or for an appreciative discussion of The Mandalorian season 2.5, whichever you prefer!
If you thought this episode was too short and sweet, come read more on our Twitter page @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. And next episode we WILL open THE DOOR!
In this episode we continue our coverage of Disney+'s The Mandalorian. Sorry, we mean The Book of Boba Fett. There must be a cinematic universe leak somewhere on the ship. Where's the dang helper robot when you need him?
We also continue discussing Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina and share a couple details about the squad's very own forthcoming campaign. We're new, we're confused, but it's going to be epic.
Finally we introduce a new segment T3, 'Trailer: Trash, Treasure, or Hey! THAT Looks Okay,' with the trailer for Paramount+'s upcoming HALO series.
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If you stick around after the credits and listen closely, you might hear a voice...
We turn the Eye of Sauron on Bridget's Lord of the Rings Blindspot and break down The Two Towers. Did she love it or did she love it?? Most importantly, does she know her Dobbies from her Gollums now?
We also introduce and break down Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign turned web series turned big hit animated series. Fear not, D&D newbies, there's something here for everyone: comedy, drama, fantastical adventures, and...a very eye-catching codpiece?
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If you stick around after the credits you might be peckish for three days worth of maggoty bread...
The Squad! continues their fearless trek across cinematic universe near and far with a discussion of The Book of Boba Fett Episode 4 and the first few episodes of HBO Max's Peacemaker. We have a lot of love for one series, and a lot of... something else for the other. Tune in to hear more!
We also cover all the cinematic universe updates you need to know in our news section. As an added bonus we've added an extra helping of salt at Norm for mercilessly murdering one of our own... (yep, it's murder.)
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If you stick around after the credits you might hear a message from a missing squad member...
In this episode we continue our coverage of Disney+'s Book of Boba Fett. The squad, minus Bridget who went on a robot rescue mission, share their thoughts, theories, and more. Ever wondered our thoughts about space jazzies?
We also dust off the old 'Verse transmissions machine and take a question from Twitter. Tune in to hear our responses and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast to share your own opinions. We also post news, announcements about the pod, and collect more listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, for the Doctor's Log.
Join us for a polarizing discussion of each of The Squad’s favorite cinematic universe films, TV shows, performances, heroes, and villains. More importantly, tune in to hear what our biggest disappointments of the year were too… :(
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If you stick around after the credits, things might get a little meta…
Did someone say MORE Star Wars?
We plow ahead with filling in Emilia’s Star Wars blindspot with a spirited discussion on Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Soon we’ll have eliminated the last person on earth who hasn’t seen this iconic series, but in the meantime, tune in to hear a no-holds-barred review of this film from fresh eyes.
We heard the best remedy for COVID woes is MORE STAR WARS so we follow up the blind spot section with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled discussion of episodes one and two of Disney+’s Book of Boba Fett. And in our news section we cover a rollercoaster of announcements including the release date of Season 3 of Prime Video’s The Boys, HBO’s Peacemaker series, exciting casting updates from MCU’s Ghost Rider, and delays in production for Star Trek: Picard and Morbius.
Plus we lose a member of The ‘Verse Squad! in the most dramatic fashion.
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The Squad unwraps the most hotly anticipated Spider-man film in years PLUS episodes 5 and 6 of Hawkeye. This episode is spoilers galore, hilarious banter, and more! Did our theories come true? How many Easter eggs did we find? Most importantly, how many spider legs out of 8 did we rate Spider-man: No Way Home??
Tune in to find out and if you disagree or have more to add to the conversation, tell us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.
If you stick around after the credits, you might get stuck in a web of the great Spidey debate...
The Squad continues their review of Disney+’s Marvel series, Hawkeye, with episodes three and four. We can safely say this series passes Norm’s three-episode rule and recommend you watch it if you enjoy, pizza, dogs, pizza dogs, and holiday cheer.
In our news section, we provide our regularly scheduled Marvel updates with Secret Invasion and cover some other critical updates: a Harry Potter retrospective premiering New Year’s Day, Nick Offerman’s casting in HBO’s Last of Us series, a visually stunning trailer for Paramount+’s upcoming Halo series, and the release of The Witcher season two.
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If you listen all the way to the end…Christmas?
We ring in the holiday season with a review of Disney+’s latest Marvel series, Hawkeye. Will this series strike a bullseye or will it miss the mark? Do any of The 'Verse! Squad members even like Hawkeye that much? The answer may surprise you.
In our news section we cover the release of Amazon Prime’s hotly anticipated The Wheel of Time series, provide updates on the latest developments in the Marvel and Star Wars cinematic production universes, and appreciate the culinary delights of the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series.
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Finally, stick around for a brief, but ectoplasm-y glowing review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife!
The squad celebrates Thanksgiving by revisiting Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace - was this film a big fat turkey or a home run? Enough with the mixed metaphors - whatever you thought of this polarizing film, we got to uncover the first installment of Emilia’s Star Wars prequels blind spot. This is a must-listen for prequel apologists and haters alike!
In our news section we cover another hotly anticipated Spiderman: No Way Home trailer, the premiere of Amazon Prime’s Wheel of Time series, and casting news for Disney+’s Ahsoka and Netflix’s upcoming live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender.
And in classic Turkey Day tradition, we give thanks for those forms of media that got us through another year. What shows, movies, video games, or books are you most thankful for? Tell us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
If you stay tuned, you might be in for a scrumptious post-credit scene...
In this week’s episode we dive into multiple universes, kicking off with a very polarizing review of Marvel’s Eternals. One of Marvel’s most ambitious movies clocking in at nearly three hours, ten ensemble characters, and special effects up to our eyeballs. Did you love it? Hate it? Think it was just ok? Tune in for our takes!
We follow that up with a deep dive into Paramount+’s new Star Trek: Prodigy series. Fear not Trekkies, we have not forgotten about you. Our resident “Treksperts” discuss how newcomers might break into this cinematic universe cornerstone.
In our news section, we cover nearly everything announced on Disney+ Day. We got Marvel, Star Trek, Disney classics old and new, and...Cheaper by the Dozen? We have strong feelings about it all.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:20 - The 'Verse! News // 16:45 - spoiler-free ETERNALS Review // 29:00 - spoiler-filled ETERNALS conversation // 57:30 - STAR TREK: PRODIGY Discussion // 84:00 Contact Info // 85:30 - Post Credit Scene (Eternals Power)
The Squad! delivers a treat this week with a DOUBLE FEATURE SPECIAL. We erase one third of Bridget’s Lord of the Rings blindspot with a thorough discussion of Fellowship of the Ring. Listen as we traipse through Middle Earth with our LOTR noob dodging ringwraiths, slashing orcs, and getting Sean Astin confused with another Sean.
Just when you think you can’t have any more fun, we jump into a review of the funnest DC film, Shazam! as we await the sequel, Fury of the Gods, with childlike excitement.
In case that’s too much enjoyment for you, we get dark and depressing in the news segment with the passing away of an Indiana Jones crew member, the cancelation of Y: The Last Man, and the on and off beef between Fast and Furious stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
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The squad reviews No Time to Die, Daniel Craig’s fifth and final movie as James Bond. We read some poetry and cover our favorite moments, best performances, and even our least favorite moments. Tune in to get our takes on James Bond in love, the mustache-twirling evil portrayals of Starvro Blofeld by Christoph Waltz and Lyutsifer Safin by Rami Malek, and every heart-pounding action scene in between.
In our news section we cover a slew of fresh trailer drops including HBO’s House of the Dragon and DC Fandome. We also discuss the announcement of Marvel’s new Agatha Harkness series, the Expanse season six release date, and Jodie Whittaker’s final Doctor Who season. Oh, and Harrison Ford’s shoulder is still messed up from Indiana Jones filming.
Finally, it’s an extra fun-filled news section this week as we debrief on New York Comic Con!
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The squad discusses their favorite (and least favorite) James Bond portrayals as they eagerly await Daniel Craig’s final movie as the iconic character in No Time to Die. It’s an all-star showdown between Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, and spoiler alert, there are a LOT of disagreements in this episode.
We also cover the penultimate installment of Marvel’s What If…? which asks what if Ultron won? In our news section we cover the revival of Daredevil and Punisher via Disney+, new Book of Boba Fett details, Zoolander’s alternate dark ending, and share a recommendation for the best Halloween movies and shows as we enter spooky season.
If you listen to the very end, you might hear a very schpecial post-credit schene...
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Get your water ready because this episode is a salty one. The squad, all devoted fans of George RR Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire fantasy book series, digs into the HBO adaptation, Game of Thrones. We cover the good, the bad, and the rushed. It’s never too late to talk about that season finale. You know the one.
We also cover the next installment of Marvel’s What If…? series which asks what if Thor grew up as an only child? Could this beautiful meathead become even more of a party boy? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
Stick around to the end to get an inside look into our resident robot Kronsworth’s idea of hospitality...
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:38 - The 'Verse News // 12:30 - What If... Thor was an only child? // 27:00 'GOT Beef?' - Game of Thrones Grievances and Sins // 99:09 - What We're Watching and Contact Info // 107:00 - Post Credit Scene (Dun duh du du Dun)
This week the squad sets out to answer the most pressing cinematic universe questions of the moment. What is Hulu’s new series, Y: The Last Man, about? And why is everyone sleeping on it?? We make our case for this post-apocalyptic series investigating what would happen if every mammal with a Y chromosome suddenly died...except for one man and his monkey. Next we hop into a time vortex back to 2008 to see what would happen if Black Panther villain Killmonger saved Tony Stark in the first Iron Man movie, preventing him from being captured and forced to build the Mark 1.
It’s also never too early to get into the Halloween spirit. In The ‘Verse! News, we cover Elvira’s upcoming 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special, PLUS the trailer for V/H/S/94, the fourth installment in the cult favorite V/H/S anthology horror series. But if you’re more of a scaredy cat than a scaries seeker, we also cover Disney+’s upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Indiana Jones 5, and DC’s upcoming Injustice animated movie.
If you stick around to the very end, you get to hear something “totally non-heinous, dudes...”
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 The 'Verse... News! //19:15 Y: The Last Man (Why?) Discussion // 39:20 "What If... Killmonger Saved Tony?" Discussed // 48:05 What We're Watching & Contact Info // 56:10 An Excellent Post Credit Scene
In this episode, the squad covers the 4th and 5th episodes of Marvel's 'What If...?" We ask what would happen if Doctor Strange lost the grounding presence of Rachel McAdams (truly devastating). We then ask what if our favorite superheroes no longer had a taste for justice, but for brains? Listen in for our thoughts, zombie survival strategies, and quibbles over Doctor Strange’s potential for EVIL.
We also cover the raft of awesome trailers that came out this week including Matrix: Revelations, Dune, Wheel of Time, AND trailers for the new Spider Man and Wolverine games. There’s something here for everyone, and if that everyone doesn’t include you, don’t worry. We also covered the upcoming Halloween Lego Star Wars special, the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie, and a reminder about New York Comic Con. Did we get everyone?
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We shift gears this week to review Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Tony Leung. Simu plays Shang-Chi, a trained assassin and martial arts master trying to live his new life away from his father and the terrorist group he founded. But he’s in for the family reunion of a lifetime in an epic story of reluctant heritage, dragons, and darkness. Tune in to hear our poetic summaries of the story, our favorite (and least favorite) moments, and give our final grade so you know if it’s time to break out the popcorn and candy. Spoiler alert: we needed the entire episode to give this film the praise it deserves.
And once you listen...do you agree or disagree with our ratings? How many rings out of ten would you rate this film? Tell us all about it on our Twitter page, @TheVerseCast where we also post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 Shang-Chi Description and Limericks //6:30 Shang-Chi Discussion // 56:40 Final Rating // 59:23 Contact Info // 61:12 - Post Credit Scene
If you have been dragging your feet about listening to us because of the time commitment, a fear of robots, technical difficulties or some other phenomenon - this aught to help. Just a taste of The 'Verse! (get it, like in universe?) where you meet the team and learn what we're about. If you like it, please subscribe.
Maybe we're no Ron Popeil, but we think you'll enjoy this. Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Indiana Jones, Bond (James Bond) and much more only in The 'Verse!
In today's episode we delve into the third installment of Marvel's What If…? series which asks, what if we lost Earth's mightiest heroes? Listen for our takes of this creative, film-noir style episode.
Then we web sling our way into the hotly anticipated Spiderman: No Way Home trailer for another multiversal conversation. Curious about all those juicy theories about Andrew Garfield and Mephisto? Yeah, neither are we.
Finally we ditch Star Wars noob Emilia to talk about the first season of The Bad Batch. If you listen all the way to the end, you might just get to hear a recipe for the best scrambled eggs...so tune in, or else.
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro Hijinks // 2:05 - The 'Verse! News // 24:11 - "What If...?" Episode 3 Discussion // 40:22 "Spiderman: No Way Home trailer" Breakdown // First season of "The Bad Batch" Discussed // 82:17 Contact Info, Shoutout to MikeyD 9478, What We're Watching // 88:00 - Post Credit Scene (Kronsworth Sees Another Side of Emilia)
In this episode, the squad gets...READY TO DRAAAAFFTTT! That’s right, we’re putting together our own team of Avengers, but here’s the catch - no one can choose the same hero. Tune in to hear about which heroes are most powerful, whose team will fall apart at the first sign of danger, and a whole lot of hero stealing. Who would be on your Avengers team? Let us know on Twitter!
Then we discuss the latest episode of Marvel’s What If…? where we explore how much better (or worse?) the universe would be if Yondu picked up T’Challa instead of Peter Quill. We reflect on femme fatale Nebula, good guy Thanos, and Chadwick Boseman’s legacy as the iconic Black Panther.
If you stick around, you might get to hear about some of the less-appreciated characters of the MCU...
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:35 - The 'Verse! News // 14:50 - The 'Verse Squad! AVENGERS DRAFT // 42:55 "What If...?" Episode 3 Discussion // 55:00 "He-Man" Season 1 Discussed // 63:00 The Squad! Learns About THE DOOR (oooh mysterious) // 68:27 Contact Info // 70:25 - Post Credit Scene (A Surprise 6th Round Draft Pick - with a twist)
The ‘Verse Squad chats with The Boys executive producer Rebecca Sonnenshine who wrote the Emmy-nominated script for the series’ bloody season two finale. We delve into her origin story, how to deconstruct the real world into darkly comedic and insightful satire, and our favorite Supes and superpowers. As big fans of The Boys, we were diabolically delighted for this opportunity and can’t recommend it enough (WARNING: NOT for kids).
The Boys is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The squad reviews James Gunn’s THE Suicide Squad with surprisingly mixed reactions, a poetry slam, and both spoiler-FREE and spoiler-FILLED discussions. Listen to hear our final grade of this violent, needle drop-filled successor to the much-maligned 2016 film. And of course let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheVerseCast! Would you give this movie an A+ or an F?
We follow up our review with a discussion of the first installment of Marvel’s What If…? series streaming on Disney+. Have you ever wondered how superhero history would change if Peggy Carter were the first Avenger instead of Steve Rodgers? How would the classic Stars and Bars suit look if it had a Union Jack across the front instead?
As your one-stop shop for all the cinematic universe news you need to know, we cover Chloe Bennet’s exit from CW’s live-action Powerpuff Girls series, The Mandalorian’s season two announcement, Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk’s recovery, and Idris Elba’s new role as Knuckles in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog sequel.
Our discussions take place in peace as Emilia’s locked our cheeky robot Kronsworth in a closet. Don’t mind the murderous beeps and whirs.
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse! News // 12:50 - 'The Suicide Squad' REVIEW and Limericks // 96:30 Our 'The Suicide Squad' Grades & Starfish Legs // 75:20 "What If...?" Episode 2 Discussion // 87:27 Contact Info // 88:50 - Post Credit Scene (Kronsworth Talks To His Creator and his Bad Self)
We did it guys. We finally removed Emilia’s OG Star Wars trilogy blindspot in...The 'Verse Squad! Blindspots! Kronsworth suggested we remove it surgically, but we opted for a must-hear conversation between Star Wars newbs and nerds instead (KW, put down that scalpel!).
In our news section we cover our favorite crooked lawyer/action star’s health scare on the set of Better Call Saul (spoiler alert: he’s ok! Phew.), and why two alphas can’t work together even if they’re Furious family. Then we hop around to some other cinematic universes to discuss the unwarranted backlash to Netflix’s Masters of the Universe and some exciting leaked casting choices for Disney+’s upcoming Ahsoka Star Wars series.
Finally we round things off with a no-holds-barred head-to-head discussion of the best vehicle in any cinematic universe. If you stayed tuned until the very end, you might just hear some out of this world impressions from the next generation of Oscar-winners.
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 The 'Verse!... News // 18:45 The 'Verse! Squad Blind Spots Star Wars Episode 6: The Jedi Returns // 57:15 What vehicle in pop culture would you want? // 63:09 - Contact Info // 65:15 - Post Credit Scene (Favorite Star Wars Trilogy "Impressions")
In this episode we dive straight in with our very first film review, and what better movie to review than Marvel’s long-awaited 'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbor as an estranged family of Russian spies. They’re brought together after the events of Captain America: Civil War to discover the mind-control mysteries of the Red Room. Listen to find out our hot takes, cold takes, and poetic summaries of the highly anticipated backstory of one of the original Avengers.
And once you listen...do you agree or disagree with our ratings? Did you think Black Widow was a smashing eight out of eight spider legs, or a mere stubby two legs? Tell us all about it on our Twitter page, @TheVerseCast where also post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The Squad Enters A Wormhole // 3:30 - 'Black Widow' Review - Limericks and Review// 78:30 Our 'Black Widow; Grades & Spider Legs // 83:30 Contact Info // 84:45 - Post Credit Scene (KW Gives Norm Cooking Lessons)
The ‘Verse! Squad is back to guide you through every corner of pop culture and cinematic universes from Marvel, to Star Wars, to DC, and beyond! Your guides are a ragtag group of co-hosts: Norm, Bridget, Lucas, and Emilia, along with our robotic sidekick Kronsworth. Our mission is to entertain, inform, and provide an escape from the everyday grind so what are you waiting for? Hit that play button!
This week we wrap up our coverage of Marvel’s Loki with a Double Feature covering the final two episodes of the Disney+ series. You read that right - a DOUBLE FEATURE! The Squad has been pondering our theories and predictions all season and now it’s time to see how on point or...off the mark we were. On our way back from vacation, the ship miiiight have floated through a wormhole, erasing Bridget and Kronsworth from existence! At least temporarily. No fear, they managed to send some emergency transmissions for us to discuss in their absence. Intrigued? Listen to the entire episode to find out if they’ll ever return…
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 Where in the universe Bridget & Kronsworth? //2:40 - The 'Verse!... News // 19:50 - 'Loki' Episode 5 Discussion // 39:10 Ep 5 Easter eggs & Spoilers // 56:00 'Loki' Episode 6 Discussion // 82:00 - Ep 6 Easter Eggs, Theories, Spoilers // 92:30 Contact Info // 94:50 - Post Credit Scene (BB & KW Lost in Space... and meet a god?)
In this episode we break down the emotional rollercoaster that was episode 4 of Disney+’s Loki. Flashbacks, big reveals, strong female characters, pruning, it’s got it all! Listen on for some Easter eggs, both musical and comic book related, as well as some major theories for the last two episodes of the season. In our news section, we cover the cancelation of HBO’s Lovecraft Country and their upcoming Last of Us series, spoiled Spidey-Suits, and TomDaya. We also cover our favorite Fourth of July traditions (hint: it’s all about family and natural disasters).
If you stick around, you might hear another one woman show fit for a Jedi...pew pew.
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:40 - The 'Verse!... News // 23:20 - 'Loki' Episode 4 Discussion // 56:30 - Easter Eggs, Theories (A Spoiler Storm) // 77:15 - An on-ship injury - Dr. Bridget BS // 78:30 BlindSpot: Star Wars Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back // 103:03 - Contact Info // 105:15 - Post Credit Scene (Emilia Strikes Back)
We discuss each of our very different reactions to the very contemplative and very Whovian episode 3 of Disney+’s Loki. Did you love or hate this episode? Either way we have some theories for you that’ll have you questioning everything. We also discuss the official Shang-Chi trailer drop and its reveal of the Hulk villain Abomination, Apple TV+’s upcoming Foundation TV series, goin’ back to “da moovies” with F9, and the unusual and mundane perils of acting on an Indiana Jones set.
If you stick around, you might just get to hear the most difficult post-credits scene ever recorded...
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast to tell us what you thought of Loki and stick around to ask us questions, read up on the latest cinematic universe news, and stay up to date on the pod. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News// 18:00 - 'Loki' Episode 3 Discussion // 45:40 - Easter Eggs, Theories (The SPOILER STORM) // 59:23 - Contact Info // 61:40 - Post Credit Scene (Avengers MadLibs)
In this episode we continue our coverage with episode two of Disney+’s Loki and its shocking villain reveal. It’s prime time to start theorizing. Mephisto anyone? We also share our strong opinions on whether or not Harrison Ford should be de-aged for Indiana Jones, and take an exciting look ahead at developments in the Star Trek and John Wick cinematic universes.
Tune in for listener mail in The ‘Verse Transmissions where we share our sidekick wishes and a bit of infinity stones trivia. Tell us, which superhero are you most interested in fighting beside? Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast to tell us! We also post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
Finally, if you stick around, you might catch a “Krons-worthy” post-credit scene… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 23:25 'Loki' Ep 2 Coverage // 52:00 - 'Loki' Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 65:15 - The 'Verse! Transmissions (aka Listener Mail Bag) The Squad Sidekick Goasl // 74:13 - Contact Info // 83:17 - Post Credit Scene (Bridget's Scooby Doo Conspiracy Theory)
We begin our coverage of Disney+’s LOKI and explore how Marvel plans to set up the new generation of big bads after Thanos...with the help of our ever-charming God of Mischief. Tune in for some reviews that range from mixed to marvelous, and major theories and easter eggs. We also cover Star Trek, He-Man, Spiderman, AND Lord of the Rings in a news section that takes us from one end of the cinematic multiverse to the other.
And if you stick around, you might get an earful of...something. Wow...
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SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 17:00 - 'Loki' Episode 1 Discussion // 42:41 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER SCHOOL Sucka!) // 54:50 - Kronsworth Puts On a Multilingual Display // 56:03 - Contact Info // 58:07 - Post Credit Scene (Owen Wilson Impressions)**
The ‘Verse Squad chats with Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa about his early inspirations, partnership with Robert Kirkman, and his team’s dedication to creating a faithful adaptation. The squad reviewed Invincible in episode 12 and gave it five stars across the board, so we were thrilled to have this opportunity. Curious to hear who Simon thinks could take Omni-Man in a fight? Tune in!
Invincible is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
This week we dive headfirst into Amazon Prime’s Invincible. If you haven’t seen it yet, have no fear! We included both a spoiler-FREE and a spoiler-FILLED discussion of this incredible animated and action-packed series featuring a stacked voice cast that includes J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, and Steven Yeun AND Seth Rogen, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, and even Mark Hamill! Yes, THAT Mark Hamill! A friendly warning, though. Invincible is an animated series, but it is NOT for kids, like absatootinlootly NOT for kids!
We also cover casting news for upcoming MCU projects, Chris Hemsworth’s ever-expanding arms, and how weird of a movie Borderlands is probably going to be. Stay tuned for the ‘Verse Transmissions (listener mail) to hear some Star Wars hot takes, an iconic Norm rant, and a very disappointing robotic display.
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast **where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:10 - The 'Verse!... News // 18:30 - 'Invincible' Series Discussion // 35:15 - WandaVision Ep 1 & 2 Recap // 63:00 The 'Verse! Transmissions (aka Listener Mail Bag) // 77:03 - Contact Info // 79:15 - Post Credit Scene (shortest ever)**
Time to step into The ‘Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more.
This week we dive into the season finale of WandaVision (tissues, anyone?), share the Squad’s first impressions of the new Marvel Eternals trailer, and expose the first of many Star Wars blindspots for Emilia. Do you think there’s hope for our padawan? We also discuss the upcoming Netflix series based on Neil Gaiman's Sandman, and chat a little more with our VERY FRIENDLY and HIGHLY INTELLIGENT NEW FRIEND Kronsworth (he made us write that - send help!).
And if you stick around, you might catch just catch our longest post-credits scene yet...
BTW, you can follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast **where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 Meet Kronsworth // 1:50 The 'Verse!... News // 21:30 WandaVision Finale Recap // 52:10 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER Zone) // 73:15 - The 'Verse! Squad Blind Spots Star Wars Episode 1 // 85:45 Kronsworth Disposes of M.O.D.O.K co-creator Jordan Blum// 87:03 - Contact Info // 86:40 - Post Credit Scene (Teddy Joke)**
**The 'Verse Squad! sits down with Jordan Blum, co-creator of one of the funniest and freshest new series streaming right now. He, along with Patton Oswalt, created the hilarious "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K" for Hulu. Enjoy the conversation and check out the show! All 10 episodes are available exclusively on Hulu.
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.**
Time to step into The ‘Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more.
This week we dive into WandaVision episodes 7 & 8, share first impressions of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. on Hulu, dish out the squad’s thoughts on a Highlander Reboot starring Henry Cavill, gush over Dave Filoni and Kathryn Hahn, AND bring you a rock ‘n’ roll musical rendition of [REDACTED: SPOILERS]. Oops, you’ll just have to listen and find out.
‘Verselings, as you check out the first season of M.O.D.O.K. (which we highly recommend), stay tuned for a super special episode of the ‘Verse! headed your way with the show’s co-creator Jordan Blum. And speaking of special guests, the ‘Verse Squad officially has a new member: Kronsworth, the (evil?) robot who delivers our mail, cleans the ship, and makes the occasional concerning quip.
If you stick around after the credits, you might catch a little ‘Verse Squad band practice...
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast **where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 35:15 - WandaVision Ep 7 & 8 Recap // 58:50 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 71:10 - Birth of Kronsworth // 74:00 - Contact Info // 76:00 - Post Credit Scene (Happy Birthday hangups)**
The 'Verse! Squad sat down with the team from VFX studio MARZ (Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies) , who brought WandaVision to life. We had a great conversation with co-President Lon Molnar and CG Supervisor Anthony De Chellis , who gave us an inside look at the magic behind the popular series.
Molnar and De Chellis talked about how they started their careers, secretive on-set environment, future projects, and delved deep into the effects that really made WandaVision work. Some are obvious, and others are fine, but critical details that you’d never catch. Tune in to hear about them!
Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is a premium VFX studio delivering feature-film quality on TV timelines. Outside of WandaVision, you can see their work on critically acclaimed shows like Watchmen (HBO), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix), The Expanse (Amazon Prime), Living With Yourself (Netflix) and more. To stay up do date on their work, follow them @marzvfx on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here.
Time to step into The ‘Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more.
This week we dive into WandaVision episodes 5 & 6 for some more nostalgic sitcom magic. We also check Twitter for the latest #ReleaseThe___Cut (this week we’re rallying for the Schumacher Batman cut), check-in on Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobeard, and discuss the most hotly debated alternate MCU castings. Finally that mysterious voice from last week’s ‘Verse! Squad Transmissions is back and chattier than ever. Sounds like we’re not alone up here.
And if you stick around after the credits, you might hear some inspiring affirmations to uplift your day...
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 17:05 - WandaVision Ep 5 & 6 Recap // 76:00 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 90:50 - The 'Verse! Transmissions (aka Listener Mail) // 92:00 - Contact Info // 93:35 - Post Credit Scene (or is there?)
Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here. You can also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.
Time to step into The ‘Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more.
May the 4th is over, but we’re just getting started with our Star Wars coverage. Between Star Wars: The Bad Batch and an upcoming ‘Verse! Squad Blindspot, that galaxy far, far away feels a whole lot closer. In this episode we also cover episodes 3 and 4 of WandaVision and answer some Force-related listener questions in our most exciting ‘Verse! Transmissions yet. Could there be a new Squad member in the works? And if you stick around, you might just catch a very “trivial” post-credits scene...
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 22:47 - Star Wars: The Bad Batch // 35:45 - WandaVision Ep 3 & 4 Recap // 66:30 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 78:05 - The 'Verse! Transmissions (aka Listener Mail) // 86:50 - Contact Info // 88:32 - Post Credit Scene (or is there?)
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Time to step into The ‘Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more. For May the 4th we have a huge staff reveal that may make you wonder if one of us will turn to the dark side.
The ‘Verse! Squad is back this week to keep you up to date with the latest news you need to know. Today we cover the renewal of Amazon Prime’s ‘Invincible’, a ‘Justice League’ trailer drop that no one asked for, a missing ‘Venom 2’ trailer that EVERYONE asked for, George RR Martin’s broken promises, and how you really pronounce Shang-Chi. We follow that up with a blast from the past recap of Wandavision’s first two episodes.
You’ll also want to tune in to listen to a fresh segment hot off the intergalactic presses where we dive into the Squad’s cinematic blind spots. Ever wonder if there’s a corner of the cinematic universes our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm DON’T know about? Wonder no more. And, if you stick around, you might catch a post-credits scene fit for a Jedi…
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 24:47 - 'Verse! Squad Blindspot segment intro // 35:15 - WandaVision Ep 1 & 2 Recap // 63:08 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 73:15 - The 'Verse! Transmissions (aka Listener Mail Bag) // 81:03 - Contact Info // 83:17 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?)
BTW, you can follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here. Also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram
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Time to step into The 'Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC, and more.
Each episode starts with the latest cinematic universe news you need to know. Today our coverage includes the Marvel/Sony Spider-Man dispute, Mortal Kombat, and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We follow that with our breakdown of the finale of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.'
Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm provide a recap, before diving in deep with some spoiler-ish theories, hidden Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections.. Easy listening for everyone from newbs to long time superhero fans.
And, if you stick around, you may just find a “meme-tastic” post-credit scene… or will you?
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 21:47 - F&WS FINALE Recap // 25:45 - Episode Reactions and Highlights // 69:07 - Easter Eggs, Theories (This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 80:12 Listener Mail Bag // 84:45 - Contact Info // 86:05 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?)
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Time to step into The 'Verse!, your destination for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, DC and much more. Someone even suggested the 'Air Bud' cinematic universe. Does that even count? Let us know on Twitter @TheVerseCast!
Each episode starts with the latest cinematic, universe news you need to know. Today we cover 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' debate what exactly constitutes a cinematic universe, and go trekking with Star Trek news. Next up is a marathon breakdown of the penultimate episode of the Disney+ series, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.'
**Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm provide a fun recap, then dive in deep with some spoiler-ish theories, delicious Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections. Easy listening for everyone from newbs to long time superhero fans.
And, if you stick around, you may find a post-credit scene about how Norm almost killed a certain nefarious Penguin.**
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - The 'Verse!... News // 18:10 - F&WS ep 5 Recap // 22:45 - Episode Reactions and Highlights // 70:30 - Easter Eggs, Theories (Don't you hear the alarm? This is SPOILER TERRITORY) // 85:15 - Contact Info // 86:45 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?) BTW, you can follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast. Run over there, click follow and we'll wait right here. Also follow @Screenradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram
**The 'Verse! is your go-to place for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We will be covering the MCU, Star Wars, and more. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast)
We start with the latest in cinematic, universe news including 'She-Hulk’ our interview with Marvel composer Henry Jackman, and Obi-Wan's beard (you read that right). We follow up with our weekly breakdown of the Disney+ series, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm provide a fun recap, then dive in deep with some spoiler-ish theories, delicious Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections. Easy listening for everyone from newbs to long time superhero fans.
And, riddle me this, Riddler. Do you listen to the very end? If you do, you might find a particularly puzzling post-credit scene.**
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - News Around The 'Verse (news about all your fave cinematic universes) // 12:50 - F&WS ep 4 Recap // 10:40 - Squad Episode Reactions and Highlights // 44:30 - Easter Eggs, Theories (SPOILER TERRITORY) // 57:50 - Contact Info // 59:35 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?)
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The 'Verse! Squad sat down with the one and only Henry Jackman, a composer, conductor, arranger, pianist, musician, and songwriter.
Listeners would probably know him best for his unforgettable work in the MCU, composing music for ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.’ As if that weren’t enough, he also scored Kick-Ass,’ ‘X-Men: First Class,’ ‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ the ‘Kingsman’ films, most recently AppleTV+'s ‘Cherry, to name a few.
We explore his career path, the MCU symphonic universe, how he develops his sound, and more. Mr. Jackman was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and he was incredibly generous with his time, even sitting down at the piano to play us through some of the superhero (and villain) themes he’s written.
We really think you'll enjoy this one. We sure did. Grab some headphones and jump into The (Extended) 'Verse!
**The 'Verse! Squad is back with insights, reviews, theories and recaps of all your favorite cinematic universe series and films. We cover the MCU, Star Wars, and more. Keep up with the latest and joining the convo by following us on Twitter @TheVerseCast)
We start with some cinematic universe news including the new 'Obi-Wan' series casting, ‘The Witcher,’ season two, and Godzilla vs Kong. We follow up with our weekly breakdown of the Disney+ series, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm give an entertaining recap before diving in deep with some spoiler-ish theories, colorful Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections. Easy listening for everyone from newbs to long time superhero fans. Plus, if you stick around, you may just hear a “sobering” post-credit scene you won’t want to miss.**
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:20 - NEWS Around The 'Verse (news about all your fave cinematic universes) // 13:00 - F&WS ep 2 - Spoiler-Free Recap // 15:55 - Episode Reactions and Highlights // 32:40 - Easter Eggs, Theories (SPOILER TERRITORY) // 49:15 - Contact Info // 50:45 - Post Credit Scene // 52:15 - New closing sound effect (heck, you read this far, you deserve to know)
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**The 'Verse! is your go-to place for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We will be covering the MCU, Star Wars, and more. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast)
We start with some cinematic universe news covering the latest 'Black Widow' delay, the ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer, and Amazon's new and ultra-violent animated series, 'Invincible.' We follow up with our weekly breakdown of the Disney+ series, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm give a fun recap, then dive in deep with some spoiler-ish theories, delicious Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections. Easy listening for everyone from newbs to long time superhero fans. Plus, if you stick around, you may just hear a post-credit scene where Emilia busts out some new skills that almost take Norm out (of his chair at least).**
SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - News Around The 'Verse (news about all your fave cinematic universes) // 8:20 - F&WS ep 2 - Spoiler-Free Recap // 10:40 - Squad Episode Reactions and Highlights // 36:00 - Easter Eggs, Theories (SPOILER TERRITORY) // 61:00 - Contact Info // 63:15 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?)
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**The 'Verse! is your go-to place for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps for all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We will be covering the MCU, Star Wars, and more. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast)
We start with our weekly breakdown of the new Disney+ series, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Our hosts Bridget, Lucas, Emilia, and Norm recap episode one and give some character backstory, then dive in deep with their hot takes, Easter eggs, and comic book/cinematic universe connections.
We wrap with some industry news, covering everything from the Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’ and how Superman almost had a mullet, to a new Xbox commercial with some familiar MCU faces (and gamer tags) you might recognize.**
SHOW BREAKDOWN:
0:00 - Intro // 1:00 - F&WS ep 1 Recap // 3:00 - Spoiler-Free Episode Analysis // 7:00 - Character Backstory // 10:30 - Deeper Episode Breakdown // 29:30 - Easter Eggs, Theories (SPOILER TERRITORY) // 44:00 - News Around The 'Verse (news about all your fave cinematic universes) // 50:00 - Until Next Time // 51:50 - Post Credit Scene (maybe?)
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The 'Verse Squad will be your go-to team for insights, reviews, theories, and recaps of all your favorite cinematic universe shows and films. We will be covering the MCU, Star Wars, and more, starting with a weekly breakdown of the new Disney+ series, ‘the new The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
*Please note. This was our first episode, we get MUCH better! :) ***