The Infamous Podcast

These Aren’t the Best Movies, They are the #CertfiedInfamous Movies of 2025

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share their favorite movies of 2025!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2025: 7:55

Darryl’s Picks!

Top 10

Sinners (8.75/10) F1 (8.2/10) K-Pop Demon Hunters (8.35/10) Fantastic Four (8.2/10) Thunderbolts (7/10) King of Kings (8/10) NeZha II (7.85/10) How 2 Train Your Dragon (7.62/10) Ballerina (6.7/10) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (7.65/10)

Honorable Mentions

The Gorge (6.7/10) The Amateur (6.9/10) Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (7.25/10) The Roses (7.1/10) The Bad Guys 2 (6.79/10)

First Eliminated

Nobody 2 (3.25/10) Novocaine (3/10) Captain America: BNW (3.2/10) Happ...

TV and Movie Reviews to Listen to Around the Yule Log

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about a couple movies the saw this week in individual mini-reviews (Avatar: Fire & Ash and The Housemaid). Then breakdown season 2 episode 1 of Fallout. Then give a review of HIM.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Avatar: Fire and Ash: 12:35 The Housemaid: 25:05 Fallout: 34:18 HIM: 49:41

Avatar: FIre and Ash (2025)

Rating Out 10 It’s the Third Movie and It’s Fine… it’s Fine Darryl: 6.2/10

Summary Avatar: Fire and Ash expands the world of Pando...

So Long John Cena… We See You Now

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl say goodbye to Johnathon Felix Anthony Cena Jr. from West Newberry Massachusetts. The last five fingers have been shuffled, the attitude was finally adjusted, and his jorts were left in the middle of the ring.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 John Cena: 7:43 Saturday Night’s Main Event: 33:23 Monday Night RAW: 1:03:44

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10 Years and 500 Peaks and Valleys of Pop Culture

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl celebrate the Infamous Podcast’s most Infamous Milestone yet… 500 Episodes. Here, they will discuss how the pop culture landscape has changed since July 2015.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Nostalgia: 5:00

The Rise and Fall of Pop Culture

Five hundred episodes in, Brian and Darryl have seen some things. Chief among them: the slow realization that Hollywood learned absolutely the wrong lessons from its biggest successes.

Take Marvel. Once upon a time, this was the gold...

Families at War are Peak Comedy

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing two very different family movies… one where the whole family works to fight the “King of the North”. The other was an all-out brawl with Mom and Dad for all the flowers.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Family Plan 2: 6:15 The Roses: 15:29

The Family Plan 2 (Apple TV)

Rating Out of 10 Short Haired Jon Snow Looks Really Weird Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 5.1/10

Summary The Family Plan 2 picks up three years after the first film. Dan Morgan has le...

It’s a Movie Review, but in a Car

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl get together to revive the Instant Reaction Review for SISU: Road to Revenge.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 SISU 2: 2:00

SISU Road to Revenge (2025)

Ratings Out of 10 How Could There Possibly be Any Blood Left in His Body Because it All Pumped Out onto the Floor of the Train Darryl: 6.5/10 Brian: 6.3/10

Summary SISU: Road to Revenge brings back Finland’s most unstoppable ex-commando, Aatami Korpi, diving straight into another brutal gauntlet of vengeance, grit...

This Predator Looks Like He’s One Shoulder Cannon Away from Being a Warhammer Mini

This week on The Infamous Podcast, Brian and Darryl dive into a stacked slate of reviews — including The Running Man starring Glenn Powell, Predator: Badlands, and Guillermo del Toro’s haunting Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein. Plus, we break down John Cena’s emotional final appearance at Madison Square Garden. In News Bites, we react to the brand-new Season 2 trailers for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Fallout. Tune in for reviews, insights, laughs, and plenty of pop-culture chaos.

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This week on The Infamous Podcast, Brian and Darryl break down the Hulu original series Chad Powers, the sports comedy nobody saw coming but everyone’s talking about. Also, they talk about the frantic trade deadline in the NFL.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Supergirl Reshoots: 2:40 Saturday Night’s Main Event: 13:24 NFL Trade Deadline: 24:33 Chad Powers: 38:11

New Bites

Supergirl Reshoots https://geektyrant.com/news/supergirl-reshoots-underway-and-it-sounds-like-they-involve-superman

Saturday Night’s Main Event World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McInty...

When Did Blood Powers Get So Cool? Trick question, they were always cool.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo, Netflix Hypocrisy, The Hunt for Ben Solo, and Gen V season 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Stranger Things: 7:43 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo: 12:09 The Hunt for Ben Solo: 20:31 Gen V: 30:00

Stranger Things in Theaters

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Officially Coming to Theaters, Despite Previous Statements https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-stranger-things-finale-theaters-tickets-1236408174/

2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo Review

The Superman Show at the Cincin...

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane… No, It’s Just Failing Numbers

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl have some News Bites, preview the 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo, Superman 2025 hits another low, and other random fun.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 News Bites: 6:47 Cincinnati Comic Expo: Superman Streaming: Randomcast:

News Bites

Despite ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ B.O. Success, Ted Sarandos Says Strategy Remains “Exclusive First Run Movies On Netflix” https://deadline.com/2025/10/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-cinemas-strategy-box-office-1236593529/

Warner Bros. Discovery Says It Is Evaluating Acquisition Offers From ‘Multiple Parties’ https://variety.com/2025/tv...

The Return of the Show

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the finales of Alien: Earth and The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (remember those shows?). Then delve into a baby pool of Gen V season 2. Finally… Tron: Ares.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Tron: Ares: 5:26 The Terminal List: 14:33 Alien Earth: 28:18

Tron: Ares (2025)

Tron: Ares Release date: October 10, 2025 (theatrical) Director: Joachim Rønning Screenwriter: Jesse Wigutow (story also by Wigutow) Producers: Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Steven Lisberger Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Mus...

When the enemy is inside you — or beside you.

This week on the podcast, We’re talking Alien: Earth eps 6 & 7 (flies, hybrids, and chestbursters) and Dark Wolf eps 5 & 6 (betrayals & Shepherd reveals).

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Alien: Earth: 5:31 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: 51:00

Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)

Episode 6 — “The Fly” Writer(s): Noah Hawley & Lisa Long Director: Ugla Hauksdóttir Original Air Date: September 9, 2025 Summary: As the Xenomorph grows, Wendy works on communicating with it. Nibs undergoes testing, prompting Atom Eins to demand her memory be reset to before the Maginot’s crash. Dame...

RIP Charlie Kirk, Thanks for the Debates and Discourse.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl celebrate the life of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Charlie Kirk: 0:10

Comic Book/Video Game Firings

Drew Harrison – game dev, Sucker Punch – Blizzard Hazel Monforton – Sr Writer & Narrative Designer Catherynne M Valente – WoW novelist Lee Knox Ostertag – WoW novelist Jared Gillis – Tech Designer Matt Villers Nikki Crenshaw Gretchen Felker-Martin (Red Hood, DC)

sSquare Enix Kate Cwynwar Square Enix accounts

Dear Villagers Studio Caravan Sandwitch Game

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What If the CIA and Weyland-Yutani Merged? (Spoiler: Everyone Dies)

This week on the podcast, Alien: Earth Episode 5 and Episodes 3 & 4 of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf reviews.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Alien Earth: The Terminal List:

Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)

Episode 5 – “In Space, No One…” Summary: A flashback shows the events that occurred on the Maginot starting seventeen days before it reached Earth. Junior security officer Clem wakes Morrow from cryosleep and tells him there has been a fire in one of the containment rooms. Two facehuggers have escaped and latched up...

SEAL Tears and Eyeball Fears

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (episodes 1 & 2) and Alien: Earth (episode 4).

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Alien: Earth: 14:40 Dark Wolf: 29:53

Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)

Alien: Earth Episode 4 – “Observation”

Summary (Spoiler-Free): Wendy gains the ability to communicate with Xenomorphs via human-audible frequencies. Meanwhile, the creepy “Eye” parasite—affectionately dubbed the “Eyeball Monster”—possesses a sheep as biological weaponry testing escalates. Morrow manipulates hybrid Slightly for leverage as corporate horror deepens.  Why It Matters: Horror doubles down—body invasion...

Disney Turned All Their Boy Brands Into Girl Brands and Doesn’t Know How To Fix Them

This week on the podcast, Alien: Earth episode 3, and how Disney got rid of half the audience of their acquired brands (Marvel and Star Wars).

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 K-Pop Demon Hunters: 3:00 Disney’s Boy Problems: 9:00 Alien Earth: 40:36

Disney’s Boy Trouble: Studio Seeks Original IP to Win Back Gen-Z Men Amid Marvel, Lucasfilm Struggles

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/disney-marvel-lucasfilm-gen-z-1236494681/

Leadership at Walt Disney Studios has been pressing Hollywood creatives in rec...

When Your Child Downloads Feelings and Your Pet Alien Downloads You

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Alien: Earth.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Alien: Earth:12:30

Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)

Out of 10 When Your Child Downloads Feelings, and Your Pet Alien Downloads You Darryl: 6.8/10 Brian: 7.34/10

Episode 1 – “Neverland” Summary: In 2120, five companies control Earth and the colonized Solar System, including the recently founded Prodigy Corporation. The USCSS Maginot, a Weyland-Yutani C-class deep space research vessel, approaches Earth after a 65-year expedition to obtain extra-terrestrial specimens, among them fac...

We’ll Never Get Tired of Watching CM Punk’s Head Get Stomped Into the Mat

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking 2025 Summer Slam New Jersey.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Summer Slam:

Summer Slam: New Jersey (2025)

SummerSlam: New Jersey took place as a two-night event on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Rating: Out of 10 Seriously, We Love Watching Seth Stop CTE Punk’s Head Into the Mat Darryl: 8/10 Brian: 8.3/10

Top 5 Matches & Top 3 Moments: Darryl: Naomi vs Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley Cody Rhodes...

Because Apparently We’ve All Had Enough Capes and Spandex

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, Movies we want to catch at the theater for the rest of 2025, and the latest Superhero Showdown at the Box Office.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Box Office Showdown: 10:49 Movie in the Back Half of 2025: 20:45 Happy Gilmore 2: 33:27 Fantastic Four: 45:22

Superman vs. Marvel’s First Family at the Box Office

Superman grabbed a bigger domestic haul, but First Steps showed stronger international momentum and may signal bett...

From Fortress of Solitude to Box Office Silence

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the SuperMeh Box Office stumbles, the first Mortal Kombat II trailer, and then they return to Jurassic Park to review Jurassic World Rebirth.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Superman Box Office: 6:07 Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer: 25:33 Jurassic World Rebirth: 33:44

Superman Box Office Woes

James Gunn Doesn’t Get How ‘Superman’ Is ‘Considered Woke’ and Says ‘Anti-American Sentiment Around the World’ Isn’t ‘Helping Us’ at Global Box Office https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-gunn-superman-woke-anti-america-box-office-1236465776/

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Looks Like Antarctica Wasn’t the Only Place Superman Crashed

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the Super(Meh) Opening Weekend Box Office, the last 3 episodes of Murderbot season 1, and they review F1.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Superman Box Office: 7:17 Murderbot: 17:00 F1: 35:55

Superman (2025) Box Office

Opening weekend performance: Domestic 3‑day sitting at ~$100–130 million Worldwide debut crossed $200 million Forecasts suggest long‑term haul could reach $1 billion if word‑of‑mouth holds

Overall sentiment: Some critics and audiences praised Corenswet’s optimistic Superman, slick humor, and DC’s tonal reset...

This is Truly a Soy Latte Drinking Superman

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are joined by the one and only Cousin Kenny to talk about the 2025 DC Studios film Superman: Legacy.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Superman: 5:35

Superman: Legacy (2025)

Summary James Gunn reboots the Man of Steel with David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent—not an origin story, but a story of an established hero dealing with political intrigue, social media hate campaigns, and survival in a fractured world. The film blends humor and cosmic stakes as Superman reli...

Post-Apocalyptic Parenting Is the Real Horror

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl take a long, LONG hike through the post-apocalypse with 28 Years Later — a movie that proves the rage virus still hits hard, especially when it’s your kid in danger. Then we check in on Murderbot episode 7, where things get personal, kaiju get frisky, and the crew gets real about trust issues. Plus, Mahershala Ali wants to know what’s up with Blade, and honestly? So do we.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Blade Movie: 8:27 Murderbot: 17:57 28 Years Later: 29:24

Mahershala Ali on MCU...

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No Script, No Mercy, No Spoilers

James Gunn says the quiet part out loud about Marvel’s mess, Murderbot unravels in episode 6, and we talk Mobland and Flora & Son in our “What We’re Watching” segment.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 James Gunn: 9:11 Murderbot: 31:40 What We’re Watching: 41:57

James Gunn Talks Movies

Gunn warns the movie industry is “dying” because studios are ditching finished scripts in favor of chasing deadlines. He pointed to Disney’s mandate to ramp up Marvel content as destructive: “That wasn’t fair…it killed them”. At DC, Gunn enforces a stri...

MCU tries to reset, Murderbot tries to escape emotional damage.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson’s shield meets political paranoia and a very red, very angry Hulk. Then it’s back into the soap-operatic arms of Murderbot, as Episode 5 serves up sabotage, sass, and an unexpected anatomy lesson. One’s trying to save the world, the other just wants to be left alone with their shows—and honestly, we relate.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Murderbot: Virtue Signal: Brave New World:

Murde...

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Murderbot Is Fine, Everyone Else Is Screwed

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dig into episode 4 of Murderbot, where everyone’s favorite emotionally repressed robot finally snaps—soap opera hallucinations included. Then it’s time to kick off Movie Summer 2025 with early buzz (and warning signs) around Superman and Fantastic Four, plus some movie messiness that smells like panic reshoots. And finally, we take a steel chair to WWE’s latest release spree—R-Truth, Carlito, and maybe even The Miz? Say it ain’t so.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 WWE Releases: 7:40 Murderbot: 25.25 2025 Summer Movie...

Don’t Trust the App, the AI, or the Alchemy

This week on the podcast, we review Companion, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Fountain of Youth, plus episode 3 of Murderbot. Killer apps, aging spies, mythical water, and a snarky robot—just another week of Infamous.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Murderbot:5:38 Companion: 21:21 Fountain of Youth: 38:25 Mission Impossible: 56:42

Murderbot – Episode 3 (Apple TV+)

Summary: Murderbot continues its mission to protect its human companions while grappling with its own autonomy and emotions. Episode 3 delves deeper into its backstory, revealing the complexities of its programm...

Rated R for Romance and Robots

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl kick things off with a live trailer watch of Ironheart—because nothing says excitement like corporate-mandated teen genius content. Then it’s a double feature of cinematic chaos with reviews of Love Hurts (aka “What if John Wick cried more?”) and Novocaine (the feel-nothing action movie we didn’t know we needed). Finally, we plug into the emotionally unavailable but highly bingeable Murderbot, Apple TV+’s latest attempt to make us root for a killer android with anxiety. Buckle up—this episode has pain, no pain...

From Xenomorphs to ETs: Which Alien Species is the Best?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl boldly go into the sci-fi vault to debate the most creative alien species in the galaxy. Think Na’vi spirituality meets Xenomorph acid vomit. From hive-minded cybernetic zombies to fire-based art snobs, it’s time to crown the weirdest, wildest, most wonderful extraterrestrials in fiction.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Alien, Mine:

Alien Showdown… Who’s the Best?

Darryl

Heptapods (from Arrival)

Physical Traits

– Appearance: Heptapods are seven-limb...

Why do Men prefer to be alone with a Gorilla?

This week on The Infamous Podcast, Brian and Darryl tackle one of the internet’s dumbest (and somehow most passionate) debates: 100 Men vs. a Gorilla. Could a man take a gorilla in a fair fight? No. Could 100? Probably not. Will we talk about it anyway? Absolutely. Then, it’s time for some mini-reviews: Brian breaks down The Accountant 2—does Ben Affleck still bring the spreadsheet-smashing heat? While, Darryl reviews Thunderbolts**—a.k.a. the New Avengers, B-Team edition. Is Marvel back, or is it still stuck in its own...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are an unstoppable team.

In this episode, we delve into Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending Southern Gothic horror film, Sinners. Set in 1932 Mississippi, the movie follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront a supernatural threat that challenges their community and beliefs.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Sinners:

Sinners (2025)

Out of 10 Demon Calling Guitars Darryl: **/10 Brian: 8.1/10

Summary In 1932 Mississippi, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return home to open a juke joint, only to uncover a...

Cena’s 17th and Final Reign?

Brian and Darryl dive headfirst into the chaos, the crowns, and the chair shots that made WrestleMania 41 one for the ages — and the RAW After Mania shook even more foundations. Who rose? Who betrayed? And did John Cena really just become the GOAT? Spoiler: Yes. Yes, he did.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 WrestleMania Night 1: 4:15 WrestleMania Night 2: 29:30 RAW After Mania: 55: 23

WrestleMania 41 Overview

Dates: April 19–20, 2025 Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Attendance: 124,693 over two nights Notable Achievements: Most successful WWE event to date 114% increase in viewership compar...

One of these stories had a resurrection that actually worked…

This week on The Infamous Podcast, Brian and Darryl close the chapter on Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, and it’s… a choice. Then they dig into Amazon’s new supernatural bounty hunter series The Bondsman, which might just be the weirdest thing Prime Video has greenlit this month (and that’s saying something). Darryl delivers a mini-review of The King of Kings—a cinematic sermon or box office blunder? Meanwhile, Brian charges in with a tactical breakdown of Warfare, where the explosions were loud and the film was in-ten-c...

James Gunn is the WORST Choice for a Superman Movie

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about DC Studios misguided attempt at releasing the first 5 minutes-ish of Superman: Legacy. Then they review Episodes 7 and 8 of Daredevil Reborn

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Superman: Legacy: 7:24 Daredevil: 39:06

Superman: Legacy (2025)

James Gunn’s New ‘Superman’ Footage Divides Internet: “Superman Doesn’t Whine” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-footage-reaction-1236181785/ The Superman Sneak Peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFU8U4UVUBs

Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)

Episode 7: “Art for Art’s...

When Your Movie Trailer is a Lie 101

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are breaking down the disappointing box office performance of Snow Brown, talking about Cody vs. Cena, reviewing the last two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, share a very disappointed review for A Working Man, and then it’s on to the Reacher Season 3 finale.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Snow Brown Box Office: Cena vs. Cody: Daredevil: A Working Man: Reacher:

Snow Brown Box Office

As of March 30, 2025, Snow White has accumulated $66.9 million in the United St...

Sometimes Karma is Worse Than a Poison Apple

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, the penultimate episode of Reacher season 3, and the absolute BOMB of Snow White at the box office, and what Disney should do to recover.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Snow Brown: 4:19 Daredevil: 22:43 Reacher: 36:27

Snow White Box Office News

Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has experienced a disappointing performance at the box office. The film debuted with approximately $43 million in domestic earnings and a global...

Of All the Creepy Stuff They Have Done Conquest Whispering Sweet Sweet Nothings to Mark was the Creepiest.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl, are talking about Daredevil: Born Again, the Invincible season 3 Finale, and the latest episode of Reacher on Prime!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Daredevil: Invincible: Reacher:

Daredevil: Born Again (Disney)

Episode 3: The Hollow of the Hand Out of 5 White Tigers are Endangered Darryl: 3.65/5 Brian: 3.87/5

Director: Michael Cuesta  Writer: Jill Blankenship Air Date: March 11, 2025 Summary: In Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, Episode 3, “The Hollow of the...

All The Marks Than You Can Shake A Stick At

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Reacher Season 3, so far. And The Invincible War… no Episodes 5 and 6 NEVER happened.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 9:54 Reacher: 26:28

Invincible (Prime Video)

Out of 5 The Invincible War Was Crazys Darryl: 4.45/5 Brian: 4.5/5

Episode 7: What Have I Done? Director: Haylee Herrick Writer: Robert Kirkman Air Date: March 6, 2025 Summary: Angstrom sends his Invincible variants to destroy Earth and tarnish Mark’s image. The GDA, the Guardians, and Earth’s heroes are ov...

Daredevil is back… but is he?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss their trip to Monday Netfilx Raw in Cincinnati and review the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Rasslin’: Daredevil:

Monday Night Raw (Netflix)

February 24, 2025 Location: Heritage Bank Arena, Cincinnati, OH

Daredevil: Born Again (D+)

Episode 1 Out of 5 Why You Gotta Do Foggy Like Thats Darryl: 2.5/5 Brian: 3.15/5

Title: Heaven’s Half Hour Director: Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson Writer: Dario Scardapane Summary As Nelson, Murdoc...

You’re a Creampuff Sensei Wolf!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl say goodbye to Cobra Kai! And welcome back to Invincible.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 5:31 Cobra Kai: 29:18

Invincible Season 3 Episodes 1-4 (Prime Video)

Out of 10 Alan the Alien Rope-a-dopes Darryl: 7.5/10 Brian: 7.77/10

Episode 18: “You’re Not Laughing Now” Summary: Three months after his battle with Angstrom, Mark continues training under Cecil’s supervision to gain enough strength to compete with Viltrumites while avoiding Eve. Mark and Rex try to stop two thieves, Dropkick and Fightmaster, from steal...

It’s That Time of Year, News Is Slow and Life is Random

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss whatever random thing they want to discuss!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Pure Randomness: 1:30

RandomCast

Eric July Reveals Comic Studio Cancels Fifteen Rippaverse Projects Because They “Became Conscious Of Some Controversies” https://fandompulse.substack.com/p/eric-july-reveals-comic-studio-cancels

Shows We’re Watching

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Is the NFL Rigged?

Anthony Mackie Sucks!

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New Year New TV and Movies

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share some movies and TV shows they most look forward to premiering and returning in 2025.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 What’s Coming in 2025: 1:55

Darryl:

Movies: 28 Years Later Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Greenland: Migration The Old Guard 2 Nobody 2 Ballerina The Gorge Superman A Working Man Fantastic Four

TV Shows: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms American Primeval Daredevil: Born Again Andor (season 2) Stranger Things (final season) Wednesday (season 2) The Recruit (season 2) Alien: Earth Cobra Kai...

The Infamous of the Infamous TV Shows of 2024

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share their favorite of #CertifiedInfamous TV Shows of 2024.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 RIP Aaron Dietrick: 2:00 #Certified Infamous TV Shows of 2024: 4:00

Aaron’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aarons-family-after-cancer-battle

Darryl’s Picks

Top Ten 3 Body Problem (Netflix) – 8.5/10 Shogun (Hulu) – 9.25/10 Masters of the Air (AppleTV) – 8.5/10 Fallout (Prime) – 8.25/10 The Penguin (MAX) – 9.25/10 Superman & Lois (MAX) – 9/10 X-Men ’97 (D+) – 9/10 Cobra Kai s6 Part I (Netflix) – 8.25/10 Dune: Prophecy (MAX) – 8.5/10 Solo Leveling (CrunchyRoll) – 8/10

Honorable Mentions My Hero Academia s7 (CrunchyRoll/H...

The Infamous of the Infamous Movies of 2024

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share their favorite #CertifiedInfamous movies of 2024.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 #Certified Infamous Movies of 2024 0:25

Darryl’s Picks

Top Ten

Inside Out 2 (8.5/10) Wild Robot (8.5/10) Furiosa (7.75/10) Deadpool & Wolverine (7.65/10) The Fall Guy (5.9/10) Red One (7.5/10) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (7/10) Transformers One (6.25/10) My Old Ass (7/10) Alien: Romulus (6.7/10)

Honorable Mentions

Dune Part II (6.5/10) The Beekeeper (6/10) Quiet Place: Day One (6.77/10) The First Omen (6.25/10) The Bikeriders (7/10)

Brian’s Picks

Top Ten ...

Spider-man-less Movies No More

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the penultimate episode of Dune: Prophecy, and the 2024 films Trap, Carry-On, Kraven The Hunter.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Dunc Prophecy: 5:30 Trap: 17:56 Carry-On: 29:07 Kraven The Hunter: 42:00

Dune: Prophecy (HBO Max)

Out of 5 Never Cross the Bloodlines Darryl: 4.22/5 Brian: 4/5

Summary In the penultimate episode of “Dune: Prophecy,” titled “In Blood, Truth,” the narrative intensifies as intricate alliances and hidden agendas come to the forefront. Emperor Corrino establishes a new elite security regiment led by Desmond, reflecting the Empe...

It Doesn’t Matter How You Remember Christopher Reeve, Just Remember Christopher Reeve

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review Dune: Prophecy episode 4, Subservience, and Super/Man: The Christoper Reeve Story. Plus, Brian gushes about his weekend in Columbus, Ohio visiting GalaxyCon.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 GalaxyCon C-Bus: 3:58 Subservience: 12:52 Dunc Prophecy: 23:23 Superman Doc: 41:09

GalaxyCon Columbus 2024

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Subservience (2024)

Out of 10 Megan Fox is > M3GAN Darr...

It Can’t Be Stated Enough… Fuck You James Gunn.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review episode 3 of Dune: Prophecy. Then the day of sadness has arrived when they have to review the FINAL of Superman & Lois (Supes & Lolo if you’re nasty).

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Dunc: Prophecy: 3:41 Supes & Lolo: 16:18

Dune: Prophecy (HBO Max)

Out of 5 Harkonnen by Any Other Name is Still a Hogs Darryl: 3.81/5 Brian: 3.89/5

Summary In Episode 3 of Dune: Prophecy, titled “Sisterhood Above All,” the narrative delves into the complex past of the Har...

We Watched So Much Stuff This Week

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review… Gladiator II, Transformers One, the penultimate Supes & Lolo, and the first two episodes of Dune: Prophecy.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Gladiator 2: 4:28 Transformers: One: 17:54 Supes & Lolo: 30:35 Dunc: Prophecy: 44:25

Gladiator 2 (2024)

Out of 10 Lucius Was Not A Treat Clarks Darryl: 6/10 Brian: 8.2/10

Summary “Gladiator II,” directed by Ridley Scott, is a 2024 epic historical action film that serves as a sequel to the 2000 classic “Gladiator.” The story is set 16 years after the original, focusing on Lucius Verus Aurelius...

Starlight So Bright Then Gone

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing Superman & Lois Season 4 Episode 8, and Cobra Kai (cobra kai, cobra kai, cobra kai) Season VI: Part 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Supes & Lolo: 9:23 Cobra Kai: 33:26

Out of 5 That Suit Just Melts Off You Darryl: 4.52/5 Brian: 4.56/5

Episode 8: Sharp Dressed Man Summary: In Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 8, titled “Sharp Dressed Man,” Lex Luthor, portrayed by Michael Cudlitz, reemerges as a calculated and dangerous force, shedding his rugged prison look for a clean-cut, tailored appearance to reinvent his public imag...

So Vic Just Had to [REDACTED]

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down the amazing FINAL episode, “A Great or Little Thing”, of the HBO Max series The Penguin. Then they dive back in to review Supes & Lolo season 4 episode 7, “The Regular Guy”.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Penguin: 5:40 Supes & Lolo: 29:23

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 10 Even Though There Were No Trick Umbrellas Darryl: 9.25/10 Brian: 9.1/10

Out of 5 Very Intimate Death Scenes Darryl: 4.75/5 Brian: 5.15/5

Episode 8: A Great or Little Thing Summary: Using EMG therapy, Rush lea...

Who would have expected the Penguin to be so darn good?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the penultimate episode of The Penguin season 1, and Supes & Lolo season 4 episode 6.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Penguin: 6:40 Supes & Lolo: 31:50

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 5 Drowned Brothers in the Sewers Darryl: 4.55/5 Brian: 4.92/5

Episode 7: Top Hat Summary: Oswald Cobb finds himself at a critical juncture as tensions in Gotham intensify. Faced with a complex web of alliances and betrayals, Cobb must navigate a power struggle that threatens...

Once a Bizzaro Superman… Always a Bizzaro Superman

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are discussing and reviewing The Penguin episode 6 and Superman & Lois season 4 episode 5.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Penguin: 3:22 Supes & Lolo: 22:33

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 5 It Never Gets Easier Vics Darryl: 4.25/5 Brian: 4.31/5

Episode 6: Gold Summit

Summary In episode 6, “Gold Summit,” The Penguin intensifies as Oswald Cobb navigates the high-stakes world of Gotham’s criminal underbelly. He attends an influential gathering of crime bosses, each vying for control and power in the city...

Everyone Was Learning All Sorts of Things This Week

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss Season 4 of Supes and Lolo Episodes 1-4, The Penguin Episode 5, and The 2024 Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Cincinnati Comic Expo: 3:37 The Penguin: 19:27 Supes and Lolo: 36.19

2024 Cincinnati Comic Expo

CIncinnati Comic Expo

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 5 Whoa Whoa I’m on Fires Darryl: 4.25/5 Brian: 4.48/5

Episode 5: Homecoming “Homecoming,” the narrative delves deeper into Oswald Cobb’s journey as he grapples with his growing criminal empire and the...

Brian, Darryl, and Brian Celebrate a Huge Milestone

This week on the podcast, Brian, Darryl, and the returning Brian Williams, talk about episode 4 of The Penguin. Then they talk about how the pop culture landscape has changed over the last 450 episodes of The Infamous Podcast.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Penguin: 5:51 10 years of Podcasting: 34:09

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 5 Nothing Like an Unplanned Arkham Vacations Darryl: 4.45/5 Brian: 4.71/5

Episode 4: Cent’Anni Plot Overview: In The Penguin Episode 4, titled “Cent’anni,” tensions escalate as Oswald Cobb (Oz) continues to assert his domi...

Why is The Penguin THIS Good?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are breaking down the latest Ubisoft controversies, review WWE Bad Blood 2024, and review the 3rd episode of The Penguin!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Ubisoft: 4:07 WWE Bad Blood: 36:45 The Penguin: 58:48

News Bite

Ubisoft Woes

https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/assassins-creed-shadows-launch-delayed-february-2025-ubisoft-1236155666/ https://www.tweaktown.com/news/100669/ubisoft-pulls-out-of-tokyo-game-show-after-mounting-assassins-creed-shadows-controversy/index.html https://www.firstpost.com/tech/chinese-giant-tencent-plans-to-buy-out-french-video-game-studio-ubisoft-after-shares-fall-40-in-1-year-13823084.html https://screenrant.com/assassins-creed-shadows-japan-yasuke-controversy-explained/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_D4xGUtBA&t=499s https://youtu...

What did Vic Learn in the Shallow Grave?

Special bonus podcast! Brian and Darryl are talking about “Inside Man” Episode 2 of the HBO Max original series The Penguin.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Penguin: 3.16

The Penguin (Max)

Out of 5 How Many Mobsters Can Oz Betrays Darryl: 4.25/5 Brian: 4.51/5

Episode 2: Inside Man

Plot Overview: The Penguin Episode 2, “Inside Man,” continues to explore Oswald Cobblepot’s rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld following the death of Carmine Falcone. Cobblepot faces numerous challenges as he works to consolidate his position...

What’s Kayfabe and What’s a Work?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the new Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon about WWE founder Vince McMahon. Plus a quick review of the John Wick: Ballerina spinoff.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 John Wick: Ballerina: Mr. McMahon:

News Bite

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSwsrFpkbw

Mr. McMahon (Netflix, 2024)

Out of 10 Many Many Many Vince Controversies Darryl: 7.75/10 Brian: 6.24/10

Summary

The new Netf...

The Old Man and the Bullets Returned too!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about The Old Man season 2 on FX/Hulu, The Penguin mini-series on Max, and some news.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 All Elite Wrestling: The Old Man: The Penguin:

News Bite

Details Behind AEW-WBD-Fox Talks https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/details-behind-aew-wbd-fox-talks

The Old Man

Out of 10 Returning Retired Assassins/Government Agents Darryl: **/10 Brian: 6/10

Episode 1: VIII In the aftermath of the intense showdown that ended Season 1, Dan...

Did You Know Hitmen Can Get Life Insurance?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the new Dave Bautista action-comedy The Killer’s Game.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Killer’s Game: 5:01

The Killer’s Game (2024)

Out of 10 I Certainly Don’t Want to Get the Horns Darryl: 6/10 Brian: 7.15/10

Summary “The Killer’s Game” (2024), starring Dave Bautista, is an action-comedy film centered on Joe Flood, a seasoned hitman who decides to end his own life after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. In a twist of fate, he so...

I don’t care what you say, Gosling is still a liability in the defensive backfield.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darry review The Fall Guy, then talk about the new Mr. McMahon docuseries, Toxic House of the Dragon Changes, and Star Wars YouTube drama.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Mr. McMahon: 7:47 Toxic Dragon Stuff: 12:15 Star Wars YouTube: 26:15 The Fall Guy: 46:17

News Bites

Mr. McMahon Official Trailer on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwKm7WM_P8E George R.R. Martin Calls Out ‘Toxic’ Changes To ‘House Of The D...

Is Comedy Back?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the new Netflix movie ‘Incoming’ and how critics are comparing it to the 2007 classic Superbad. Plus News Bites on Vince McMahon’s Docuseries, Jurassic World Rebirth, and the OG director of The Crow dancing on the grave of the remake.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Vinny Mac: 04:11 Jurassic World: 11:08 The Crow: 19:11 Incoming: 28:36

News Bites

Vince McMahon Docuseries Sets Netflix Premiere Date https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/vince-mcmahon-netflix-docuseries-premiere-date-1236123657/ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ First Look: Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey Keep the D...

John Woo Finally Found Out What It’s Like When The Doves Cry

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the 2024 Peacock Original Movie The Killer, talk about the Acolyte cancellation, conjecture on a Ted Lasso season 4, and some X-Men comic controversy.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Ted Lasso: 7:15 The Acolyte: 10:50 X-Men Comics: 24:32 The Killer: 33:30

News Bites

‘Ted Lasso’ Eyes Season 4 Greenlight With Main Cast Members Returning https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/ted-lasso-heading-toward-season-4-greenlight-1236117291/ Star Wars Stans Blame Cancellation Of ‘The Acolyte’ On Everything But Ratings: “I’m Really Tired Of Shari...

Free Beau DeMayo

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about how Disney screwed Beau DeMayo (and not in the way Beau would prefer), then they review the Xenomorph Awakens… sorry, Alien: Romulus.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Beau DeMayo: 4:04 Alien: Romulus: 13:24

News Bites

Beau DeMayo’s Lawyer Accuses Disney of ‘Gaslighting’ and Planting ‘Illegal Unconscionable Items in Contracts’ After ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Fired https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/beau-demayo-disney-x-men-97-fired-response-1236109263/

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Out of 10 Rain… Rain Ripley’s Darryl: 6.7/10 Brian: 7.3/10

Summary “Alien: Romulus” (2024) is a sci-fi horror film se...

You Promised Dragons and Gave Us Chattering Hens

This Week on the Podcast, Brian and Darryl get around to reviewing the last 3 episodes of season 2 of House of the Dragon.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Deadpool 3 Box Office: 10:05 Dragon Stuff Season 2: 17:03

House of the Dragon (Season 2)

Season 2 Out of 10 Inconsistent Starts and Stops Darryl: 7/10 Brain: 6.78/10

Episode 6 Episode Title: “Smallfolk” Written by: Eileen Shim Directed by: Andrij Parekh Air Date: July 21, 2024 Summary: Jason Lannister leads his army to the Golden Tooth. Aemond refuses vassal Humfrey Lefford’s request to fly there...

He Really Is MCU Jesus

This week on the podcast Brian and Darryl are joined by friend of the show Patrick Turner! They are talking SDCC Marvel news and then the main event… their Deadpool & Wolverine review!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 RDJ/Doom/Russos Return: 7:29 Fantastic Four: 17:37 Cap Brave New World: 27:22 Thunderbolts: 33:10 Deadpool & Wolverine: 37:10

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Out of 10 Hugh Jackman’s Gratuitous Abs Darryl: 7.65/10 Brian: 7.83/10 Patrick: 7.6/10

Summary The new Deadpool & Wolverine film is a highly anticipated Marvel movie that blends humor, action, and nostalgia. The film, which acts as a...

What Do You Call the Husband of the Queen? The King… Consort.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking The Boys season 4 finale, House of the Dragon season 4 episode 5, and the first third of Cobra Kai season 6!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Boys: 17:07 House of the Dragon: 31:15 Cobra Kai: 42:24

The Boys (Amazon Prime)

Out of 5 This is How the Whole Season Should Have Beens Darryl: 3.75/5 Brian: 4.15/5

Out of 10 Give Me More Homelander Times Darryl: 4/10 Brian: 6.32/10

Episode 8: “Season Four Finale” / “Assassination Run” Written by: Jessica Ch...

How to Train Your Dragon To Kill Other Dragons

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl have News Bites about some disheartening X-Men ’97 news and the new Captain America: Brave New World trailer. Then reviews of House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 and the penultimate episode of The Boys season 4.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 X-Men ’97: 8:15 Captain America: 14:07 The Boys: 19:01 House of the Dragon: 37:00

News Bites

Marvel Animation Taps Matthew Chauncey to Write Season Three of ‘X-Men ’97’ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-animation-matthew-chauncey-x-men-97-season-three-1235944321/ Captain America: Brave New World Official T...

Eric Kripke Might Need Some Therapy

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the last 2 weeks of House of the Dragon and The Boys. Then they dive into a full-season review of the new Netflix superhero show Supacell.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Boys: 9:10 House of the Dragon: 35:10 Supacell: 1:01:15

The Boys (Prime Video)

Out of 5 Why We Are Hate Watchings Darryl: 1.5/5 Brian: 2.5/5

Episodes 5 & 6

Episode 5: “Beware the Jabberwock, My Son” Written by: Judalina Neira Directed by: Shana Stein Air Date: June 27, 2024 Summary: Butcher and...

So Much Pressure to Not Get Your D!ck Lasered Off

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dive into the explosive season premieres of The Boys and House of the Dragon. We’ll discuss Butcher’s desperate new mission and Homelander’s terrifying recruitment in The Boys, alongside the unfolding chaos in Westeros as Rhaenyra seeks revenge and Daemon’s plot goes awry in House of the Dragon.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 House of the Dragon: 3:36 The Boys: 23:41

House of the Dragon Season 2 (HBO Max)

Out of 5 When an Eye f...

The OG Brian Williams of Soul Hammer Comics RETURNS to The Infamous Podcast

This week on the podcast, we’re getting the band back together! Brian and Darryl are joined by the OG co-host of the Infamous Podcast, Soul Hammer Comics’ own Brian Williams, and we’re talking about the first 4 releases from Eric July’s Rippaverse Comics.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Talking Rippaverse: 22:21

Rippaverse Comics (https://rippaverse.com/)

About Rippaverse This comic book company was not created at random. Our founder had been rooted in the culture of American comic bo...

The Twins Have the Same Hair Cut After So Long For Budget Reasons

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the new Netflix Original Movie Hit Man, starring Glen Powell. Then we watched the first two episodes of the Acolyte so you don’t have to.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Acolyte: 2:42 Hitman: 26:02

The Acolyte (Disney+)

Out 10 Is the The Best Star Wars Can Dos Darryl: 1.5/10 Brian: 2/10

Season Summary The Acolyte delves into the final days of the High Republic era, exploring the dark si...

More Mutants Than You Can Shake a Stick At

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about a new hidden gem fan film called Logan The Wolf, X-Men ’97 ratings, and Ubisoft dropping the ball on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 X-Men ’97 Ratings: 3:53 Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 10:33 Reacher: 18:08 Logan the Wolf: 24:31

News Bites

‘X-Men ’97’ Hits 4 Million Views in Five Days https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/x-men-97-ratings-viewers-1235951732/

Ubisoft Hints At LGBT Romance Options For ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’, Says Yasuke And Naoe Will “Attract And Be Attract...

The Phoenix Force and Other Drama

This week on the Podcast, Brian and Darryl are back after an unexpected hiatus due to Brian’s Achilles Tendon surgery, and they are reviewing the second half of X-Men ’97 season 1!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 X-Men ’97: 4:02

X-Men ’97 (Disney+)

Out 10 Are Charles and Magnus an Items Darryl: 9/10 Brian: 8.5/10

Season Summary X-Men ’97 begins with Cyclops uncovering a new anti-mutant technology, leading to a reunion with an old foe and the addition of a new team member. Magneto, now leading the X-Men due to Charles Xavier’s l...

Damsels, Deception, and Daring Deeds in Feudal Japan

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss Fallout Season 2 news (don’t worry the season 1 review is coming) and X-Men ’97 and Shogun episode reviews.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Fallout Season 2: 8:20 X-Men ’97: 13:05 Shogun: 39:00

News Bite

‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fallout-renewed-season-2-amazon-1235975879/

X-Men ’97 (Disney+)

Episode 5 Out of 5 The Name’s Gambits Darryl: 5/5 Brian: 4.2/5

Title: “Remember It” Directed by: Emi Yonemura Written by: Beau DeMayo Release Date: April 10, 2024 Summary: Unable to tell whi...

It’s WrestleMania Season Baby!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are predicting WrestleMania XL, and reviewing X-Men ’97, Invincible, and Shogun.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 WrestleMania XL: 2:19 X-Men ’97: 40:30 Invincible: 45:00 Shogun: 53:23

WrestleMania XL Predictions

Night One (Saturday, April 6th)

Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch (Women’s World Championship) Darryl: Rhea, Brian: Rhea

Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match (SmackDown Qualifier Tournament) – (The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs...

One is Mostly Good, Whilst One is Great!

This week on the Toonsday Animation Reviews, Brian and Darryl are talking about the most recent episodes of Invincible and X-Men ’97.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 3:16 X-Men ’97: 19:17

Invincible (Amazon Prime)

Out of 5 Who Doesn’t Have Agency Now Ambers Darryl: 3.25/5 Brian: 3.55/5

Title: “I’m Not Going Anywhere” Directed by: Ian Abando Written by: Simon Racioppa Date Aired: March 28, 2024 Summary Mark and Amber attend a comic convention, but he leaves to help Rex. After Cecil puts the Immortal on temporary leave, Rudy returns...

If You Ever Wondered What Connor McGregor Was Really Like…

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the Amazon Prime Original Road House, Episodes 5 & 6 of Shogun, and Apple’s Masters of the Air.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Road House: 8:21 Shogun: 28:39 Masters of the Air: 47:40

Road House (Amazon Prime, 2024)

Out of 10 I Really Missed All the Throats Being Ripped Outs Darry: 4/10 Brian: 5.5/10

Summary The 2024 remake of the classic 1989 film “Road House” follows Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal), a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a roa...

Rex Splode Lives! (Somehow) & Professor X Is Toast

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl delve into the shocking twists, character development, and stage-setting moments of Invincible’s episode “It’s Not That Simple.” Then they’re cracking the X-Factor open to discuss the mutant intrigue, leadership struggles, and classic villain returns in the first two episodes of X-Men ’97!”

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 5:41 X-Men ’97: 18:19

Invincible: Season 2, Episode 6

Out of 5 Proof That Rex’s Brain is Super Smalls Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 4/5

Title: “It’s Not That Simple” Written by: Vivian Lee Directed...

When It’s Time To Review Ghostbusters, Who Ya Gonna Call? Carlo of Course!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darry are joined by Carlo Seta to review the latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Plus the talk about the new D+ Series Teaser for The Acolyte.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Acolyte: 9:45 Frozen Empire: 23:29

The Acolyte (June 4, 2024 on Disney+)

Official Trailer From Disney+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtytYWhg2mc

Summary

Set during the twilight of the High Republic era, roughly 100 years before th...

Blackthorne Was Teaching All Sorts of Things This Week

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Beau DeMayo and woke on woke crime, Teen Titans Live-Action nonsense, Invincible season 2 part 2 and who is the biggest victim, and an “explosive” episode of Shogun.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Beau DeMayo: 3:44 Teen Titans: 15:49 Invincible: 24:37 Shogun: 37:10

News Bites

Marvel Shocker: ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Weeks Before Premiere https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-shocker-x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-fired-1235850423/ ‘Teen Titans’ Live-Action Movie a Go at DC Studios https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tee...

Did you Know FX Dubbed Shogun So You can Look at Your Phone AND Watch the Show?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss the new FX Mini-Series Shogun (and why mini-series are important to the TV and streaming landscape).

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Art of the Mini-Series: 8:04 Shogun: 31:36

The Art of the Mini-Series:

The 25 best TV miniseries of all time https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_25_best_tv_miniseries_of_all_time_030124/s1__33231407#slide_4

Shogun (FX)

Out of 10 Seppuku is Not...

Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 AtLAB: 5:44 Dune Part 2: 37:28

Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix)

Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 4/10

Summary In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to f...

It’s a Crazy Steel Madhouse!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are taking a trip down under to talk about the 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth PLE. Then we have a round of what we’re watching!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Star Wars Battlefront Classic: 2:41 Elimination Chamber: Perth: 7:53 What We’re Watching: 40:15

News Bite

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection PS4 & PS5 features revealed https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-ps4-ps5-features-reveal/

Elimination Chamber: Perth

Out of 10 Prettiest Moonsaults That Never Happened Darryl: 7.5/10 Brian: 6.5/10

Women’...

Nothing But the News and Other Sh!t

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Super Bowl 58, the movie trailers, and a whole bunch of news!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Super Bowl 58: 1:01 Movie Trailers: 11:01 Reacher: 22:07 WWE: 26:20 28 Years Later: 35:46 Gina Carano: 38:22 Prime Law Suit: 41:36 Supergirl: 45:00 RIP Carl Weathers: 48:20

News Bites

Super Bowl Trailers https://ew.com/2024-super-bowl-movie-trailers-8572428 

Universal’s Twisters Universal’s Despicable Me 4 Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine Universal’s Wicked 20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes IF

Reacher Season 3 Bo...

Will the Real Aang Please Stand Up (jicky, jicky)

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are here to convince you NOT to watch Netflix’s Avatar the Last Airbender Live-Action “remix”.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Netflix AtLAB: 1:50 Sokka: 11:12 Aang: 15:58

Netflix Avatar the Last Airbender

Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Series ‘Took Out How Sexist’ Sokka Was in the Original: ‘A Lot of Moments’ in the Animated Show ‘Were Iffy’ https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-sokka-sexism-toned-down-1235890569/

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Showrunner Admits To Changing Aang’s Character, Says It Was Done In O...

Adrenaline in my Soul

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking rasslin’, the Reacher finale, and a few News Bites around Star Wars and Daredevil.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 What If: Star Wars?: 5:40 Daredevil: 11:25 Reacher: 19:40 Royal Rumble PLE: 35:50

News Bites

Is Star Wars ‘What If’ Releasing In 2024? Disney Plus Rumors Explained https://thedirect.com/article/star-wars-what-if-disney-plus-2024 Rumor: Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ To See Deborah Ann Woll And Elden Henson Reprise Roles https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/01/15/rumor-marvels-daredevil-born-again-to-see-deborah-ann-woll-and-elden-henson-reprise-roles-as-karen-page-and-foggy-nelson/

Reacher (Prime Video)

Reacher Season 2 Out of 10 You Can’t Be...

You’re The Best Around (Movies)

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share the #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2023, after they review the final episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the penultimate episode of Reacher Season 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Monarch: 5:57 Reacher: 18:35 #CertifiedInfamous Movies: 34:22

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV)

Out of 5 Why Shaw Whys Darryl: 4.1/5 Brian: 4.15/5

Episode 10 (Season 1 Finale) Title: “Beyond Logic” Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Chris Black Aired: January 12, 2024 Summary In 2015, Keiko explains to Cate that she rigged the Titan lure from Operation Hourglass to sen...

You’re The Best Around (TV Edition)

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share the #CertifiedInfamous TV shows of 2023, after they review the penultimate episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Episode 6 of Reacher Season 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Monarch: 1:59 Reacher: 23:46 #CertifiedInfamous TV Shows: 37:26

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV)

Out of 5 Keiko The Braves Darryl: 3.88/5 Brian: 4.01/5

Episode 9 Title: “Axis Mundi” Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Matt Fraction Aired: January 5, 2024 Summary In 2015, Monarch extracts Kentaro and Tim from the Kazakh power plant. Verdugo informs a despondent Kentar...

Charlie Hunnam Thought He Was Back in Belfast With The Sons

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the new Netflix Original Rebel Moon Part 1, Talk about Monarch Episode 8, and Reacher Season 2 Episode 5!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Rebel Moon: 7:05 Monarch: 25:28 Reacher: 40:16

Rebel Moon (Netflix)

Out of 10 Massively Disjointed Disappointments Darryl: 4/10 Brian: 3.85/10

Summary

When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers...

Welcome Back Oscar Finlay!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about a potential merger between WBD and Paramount+, Monarch episode 7, and Reacher season 2 episode 4.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 WBD/Paramount+: 8:00 Monarch: 20:11 Reacher: 35:52

News Bite

Warner Bros. Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global https://www.axios.com/2023/12/20/warner-bros-paramount-merger-discovery-streaming

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV)

Out of 5 Holy Crap That’s Dominique Tippers Darryl: 3.65/5 Brian: 4.11/5

Episode 7 Title: “Will the Real May Please Stand Up?” Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Mariko Tamaki...

Seriously How Did Alan Get So Big?!?!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the death of E3, Doctor Who ultimatums, Monarch Episode 6, and the Season 2, 3-episode premiere of Reacher on Amazon Prime!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 E3: 1:48 Doctor Who: 11:19 Monarch: 19:37 Reacher: 34:03

News Bites

E3 Is Dead for Good https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-is-dead-for-good Former ‘Doctor Who’ Lead Christopher Eccleston Declares He Will Only Return To Series If BBC “Sack” Russell T Davies And Current Creative Team https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/12/12/former-doctor-who-lead-christopher-eccleston-declares-he-will-only-return-to-series-if-bbc-sack-russell-t-davies-and-current-creative-team/

Monarch: Legacy o...

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That’s The Biggest Lady **** I’ve Ever Seen!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about, Lady Ballers from the Daily Wire, The Shift from Angel Studios, and Monarch episodes 3-5 from AppleTV+!

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Lady Ballers: 4:41 The Shift: 18:24 Monarch: 38:15

Lady Ballers (The Daily Wire)

Out of 10 What is a Womans Darryl: 5.5/10 Brian: 5.5/10

Summary A down-on-his-luck former high school basketball coach will do anything to win, which in this case means, leading his team of men to don wigs and brutally dominate in m...

How Is It The Godzilla TV Spinoff is Better Than Kong vs. Godzilla?

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about our favorite most recent box office flops, wonder how Michael Waldron keeps failing up in the MCU, gush over the Furiosa trailer, and review the first two episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Marvels/Songbirds and Snakes: 2:06 Michael Waldron: 9:30 Furiosa: 18:29 Monarch: 23:57

News Bites

The Marvels Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl247366145/?ref_=bo_hm_RECENT_WEEKEND_WIDGET_4 The Hunger...

They Will Kill You, Buuuuuuut You Have to be at Full Strength

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the 2023 “film” Blue Beetle from DC Comics, discuss the season 2a finale of Invincible, and appreciate that the bloodletting has not stopped for certain films at the box office.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Marvels/Songbirds and Snakes: 4:04 Blue Beetle: 16:00 Invincible: 34:12

News Bites

The Marvels Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl247366145/?ref_=bo_hm_RECENT_WEEKEND_WIDGET_4 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Box Office http...

All the Good Rudy Stuff Went to Monster Girl

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about box office failures of current movies, the Chris Gore controversy (but not really a controversy), the Invincible’s Season 2 Part 1 penultimate episode, and the Netflix Original film The Killer.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Marvels: 3:27 Hunger Games: 13:05 Chris Gore: 23:40 Invincible: 36:30 The Killer: 47:45

News Bites

The Marvels Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl247366145/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Hunger Games Box Office https://deadline.com/2023/11/box-office-hunger-games-songbirds-and-snakes-1235616095/ Chris Gore Sparks Controversy https://yo...

Invincible on Prime is as Uneven as Amber’s character on Prime

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl revisit the University of Michigan nonsense from the Big-10, talk about The Marvels’ box office woes, and review Invincible Season 2 Episodes 1 & 2.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Wolverines: 6:00 The Marvels: 18:07 Invincible: 31:52

News Bites

University of Michigan board considers leaving Big Ten https://sports.yahoo.com/si-university-michigan-board-considers-234631406.html Box Office Bomb: ‘The Marvels’ Opens to $47M in New Low for Marvel Studios https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-marvels-box-office-bombing-opening-1235644758/

Invincible (Amazon Prime)<...

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Young Heroes are > Old Heroes

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the final episode Gen V season 1, the Panderverse, and a rare dip into sporting news.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Ohio State FuckNuts: 2:57 Panderverse: 18:11 Gen V: 30:17

News Bites

Michigan launches investigation into PIs allegedly connected to family of Ohio State HC Ryan Day https://www.on3.com/college/michigan-wolverines/news/report-michigan-launches-investigation-into-pis-allegedly-connected-to-family-of-ohio-state-hc-ryan-day/

South Park: Joining the Panderverse

Out of 10 Make Her a Girl, Make Her Gay, Make it Lames Darryl: 7.85/10 Brian: 8.2/10

They Are Trying to Make Us Forget Snow Brown is a Thing

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about film delays for Mission Impossible 8 and Snow Brown, South Park’s Kathleen Kennedy takedown. Then they review the Netflix Original ‘Old Dads’ and episodes 6 and 7 of Gen V season 1.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Mission Impossible: 3:56 Snow Brown:11:51 Kathleen Kennedy: 18:21 Old Dads: 22:52 Gen V: 36:42

News Bites

Tom Cruise’s Next ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movie Delayed a Year to 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-2-1235611645/ The Walt Disney Company Rele...

College-Aged Heroes are Greater Than Middle-Aged Assassins.

This week on the podcast Brian and Darryl review episodes 1-5 of Gen V, and the entirety of the Continental.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Continental: 2:39 Gen-V: 20:11

The Continental (Peacock)

Out of 10 Was the Opening Credits the Best Part of the Shows Darryl: 5.5/10 Brian: 5.5/10

The Continental: From the World of John Wick (or simply The Continental ) is an American crime-action drama television miniseries developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward and Shawn Simmons that serves as a spin-off and a prequel in th...

Seriously This Show Should Have Been Amazing

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl celebrate the end of the most disappointing live-action Star Wars show of all time.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 Ahsoka: 3:40

Ahsoka (Season 1, Episode 8)

Out of 10 I’ll Take Why Isn’t Dave Filoni the Savior of Star Wars for $1,000? Georges. Darryl: 4.04/10 Brian: 2.25/10

Out of 5 Where The Hell Was This Storytelling All Season Longs Darryl: 3.21/5 Brian: 2.23/5

Title: “Part Seven: Dreams and Madness” Directed by: Dave Filoni Written by: Rick Famuyiwa Aired: October 3, 2023 Summary: To confr...