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Kevin Feige and Marvel made a huge splash at San Diego Comic Con this year with the announcement of all the Phase 4 projects! Andy and Ariel discuss the Taskmaster's mysterious presence in Black Widow, the star studded cast of Chloe Zhao's Eternals, Asian American milestone Shang Chi and the Legends of Ten Rings, and the zany Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.  We also talk the Disney+ Announcements: Wandavision, Loki, Hawkeye, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the awesome What If series!

During a slow week, join Ariel and Andy as they discuss somethings that you might have missed. Topics covered today include Good Omens, Final Space, Once Upon a Deadpool, Gravity Falls, and Paper Girls

Guided Reading: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels Pt. 5

Netflix has dropped Stranger Thing 3! This 80's throwback show goes all in on nostalgia and summer vibes...but was it worth watching? Andy and Ariel discuss what we did and didn't like from this season. We also talk about how the show deals with the different themes and issues that it tackles.  We also discuss piracy in the digital age, video games, and new streaming options.

On this episode of Guided Reading, Andy and Ariel discuss the games Shovel Knight, Destiny, and somehow get to talking about the entire Kingdom Hearts series as well.  Read Jason Schreier's Blood, Sweat, and Pixels to keep up with us and let us know what you think. 

The long-awaited sequel to Spider-Man Homecoming is upon us.  Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss the good and the great about Spider-Man Far From Home.  The implications of this for the MCU and what can happen going forward in the MCU.  Plus discussions of the Robocop reboot and the possibilities of a Sandman series at Netflix.

Games covered in the walkthrough of Jason Schreier's Blood, Sweat, and Pixels involve Halo Wars and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Have you played these games or any of these previous games?  Let us know!

Ariel and Andy join special guests Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski to discuss the groundbreaking classing Super Mario Bros from 1993.  Steve and Woody come to us from the Ultra 64 podcast.  Visit and listen to the ultra 64 podcast online.  https://www.ultra64podcast.com/

Disney/Pixar is back at it again! Toy Story 4 is the latest entry into one of the most beloved and acclaimed film series in history! Ariel and Andy take a look at the Toy Story franchise and discuss its place in pop culture. Afterwards, we breakdown Toy Story 4 and look at how it fits in the franchise.  We also talk about the upcoming Matrix Reboot and other news!

Geeks love games, well lots of geeks love games.  While we are not necessarily a gaming podcast we are a geek podcast.  The Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 for short is one of the largest trade shows in video games and as such is a time where giant corporations use the opportunity to grab free advertising dollars and make promises that they may or may not be able to keep.  Ariel and Andy take the opportunity to do what all geeks do best.  Talk about it incessantly.

Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Blood Sweat and Pixels by Jason Schreier.  Games discussed include Stardew Valley and Diablo 3.  Email or tweet us to join in on the discussion.  

Ariel and Andy talk about the recent cancellations of acclaimed television shows and delay talking about Dark Phoenix as much as possible.  Is Simon Kinberg's Dark Phoenix going to make up for the travesty of X3?  Find out!

Episode 205.1 Retro Review: X3 The Last Stand

Guided Reading - Blood, Sweat, and Pixels Ep. 1

This is it.  The moment we've all been waiting for.  Godzilla vs Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah.  Join Ariel, Andy and returning guest Sean Lowery to discuss, and disagree about the quality of the film.  Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth the wait?  All this and more as we dive deep into Michael Dougherty's Godzilla King of Monsters.