The 'Verse!

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. While you're there, give us a follow us :) Oh yeah, and if you stick around after the credits, you might learn more about The 'Verse! Squad, child of Snork, keeper of cinematic universe lore, agency of scripted chaos…

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. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.

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 in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. 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 (ep. 26 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. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.  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 Boys for 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. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and now on Instagram too - where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.  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

The squad breaks down the merger of Warner Bros and Discovery and the flood of concern over the future of many HBO Max and DCEU properties. If you’ve been more than a little confused about the who, what, and WHY of all the drama, be sure to tune into our news section. We follow up with an extended retrospective of Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys seasons 1 and 2. We cover what went down, our favorite moments, and the most diabolical deaths and fights. We are all certified fans of this Supe satire, and can’t wait to tackle the latest season in an upcoming episode. Do you have a favorite member of The Boys or The Seven? Maybe you’re an Ashley fan? Tell us on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and now on Instagram too - where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, you might hear the beginnings of a revolution… 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! Academy's 101 class on Star Trek 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! Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. 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 // 61:10 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Finale // 80:00 The 'Verse! Academy's - Star Trek 101 Final Exam// 104:00 Contact Info //107:00 Post Credit Scene (Images courtesy of Disney+ and Paramount+) Sound Effects from CoolSoundFX

'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.