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Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut

Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut is a podcast about science fiction, movies, TV, video games, technology, AI, pop culture, fandom, streaming, entertainment and the strange ways the future keeps sneaking into everyday life.Hosted by JP from Egotastic FunTime, The ReLoaded Cut goes beyond reviews and breaking news to explore the bigger ideas hiding underneath the entertainment we love.Why are TV seasons getting shorter? Are we losing physical ownership? How much does your smartphone really know

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11:18

The Death of Ownership: Everything Is Becoming a Rental

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2026/08/21

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut, we're talking about the death of physical media, digital game ownership, subscription services, streaming, software subscriptions, digital licenses and the difference between actually owning something and simply paying for permission to access it.When did buying something stop meaning that it actually belonged to us?From GTA 6 and digital-only games to streaming movies, subscription software and disappearing digital purchases, we're entering a

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9:58

Why Are TV Seasons So Freakin' Short Now?

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2026/08/14

Why are TV seasons so short now? Why did 22-episode seasons become 10, 8, or even 6 episodes—and what has the streaming era taken away from the television experience?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut, I look at how Netflix, streaming services, prestige television, rising production costs, binge-watching, and Hollywood’s obsession with the “next big thing” changed the traditional TV season.We used to spend months living inside our favorite fictional universes. We had time to know

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10:31

Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Why Peter Parker Keeps...

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2026/07/29

Why does Peter Parker keep losing everything?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime, we explore the history behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Marvel’s habit of repeatedly returning Peter Parker to square one.From Spider-Man’s debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 to Civil War, One More Day, Mephisto and the original Brand New Day comics, discover how Peter’s life has been reset across Marvel Comics and the movies starring Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland.Does starting over keep Spider-Man

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11:09

#SaveStargate: How One Movie Opened an Entire Universe

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2026/07/24

#SaveStargate: How One Movie Opened an Entire Universe How did the 1994 STARGATE movie become STARGATE SG-1—one of science fiction television’s most enduring franchises?In this fact-focused episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we trace the history of Stargate from Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin’s original feature film to the television continuation created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner.Discover how the first mission to the desert world later known as Abydos developed into Stargate

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26:23

The Enshittification of Everything Explained!

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2026/07/18

Why do YouTube, streaming services, social media platforms, online stores, and even products seem to get worse after we become dependent on them?In this Egotastic FunTime podcast, JP explores “enshittification”—the term coined by author and digital-rights activist Cory Doctorow to describe the gradual decay of online platforms and services.Enshittification Book: https://amzn.to/4wNuqIqThe process typically unfolds in three stages: platforms attract users with an unusually generous deal, begin

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26:21

What The Orville Became Ahead Of Season 4

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2026/07/16

New Horizons Proved What The Orville Could BecomeSeason 3—The Orville: New Horizons—was more than another chapter of the series. It proved how ambitious, emotional, intelligent, and important this show could become when its creators were given the freedom to do it right.In this new episode of Talking The Orville, we revisit the stories that defined Season 3, what the season meant to the fans, and why it may have helped secure the future of The Orville.As we prepare for Season 4, I want to provide

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20:01

Is The Orville Season 4 Announcement Soon?

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2026/07/11

The Orville Season 4 is being worked on right now—and I know the show has already entered pre-production at the Fox lot. Help me rebuild Talking The Orville Season 4... Ja'loja! Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/EgoPatreon PayPal: https://paypal.me/egotasticfuntime Seth MacFarlane has completed all ten episodes. Jon Cassar is talking about returning to space. Peter Macon says very good news is coming soon. VFX artists and familiar members of The Orville production team are appearing back on the lot.

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14:45

Did Streaming Steal Our Lives?

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2026/06/03

Did Streaming Steal Our Lives? Video DescriptionEntertainment is everywhere now. Streaming services, endless shows, movies, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, trailers, clips, reactions, reviews, and doomscrolling feeds are all fighting for the same tiny piece of our lives: attention. But what happens when there is so much to watch that watching stops feeling fun and starts feeling like homework?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about entertainment overload, doomscrolling,

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15:07

New Planet Of The Apes Movie/Replaced By AI

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2026/05/29

Planet of the Apes knows what humans fear most: being replaced.In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about the next Planet of the Apes movie, the future of the franchise after Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and why this sci-fi series still feels so relevant today.Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes https://amzn.to/4u46PBTPlanet Of The Apes Collector’s https://amzn.to/3PQUCSPWe break down the return of Planet of the Apes, the legacy of Caesar, the story of Noa and Mae, and whether

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15:24

Streaming Cancels Star Trek?

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2026/05/24

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is ending with Season 2, but the bigger question is what that means for the future of Star Trek.In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the Paramount+ series about young cadets training to become Starfleet officers, and why the show’s early ending says something bigger about modern franchise storytelling, streaming culture, and fandom. Season 1 premiered on January 15, 2026, with all 10 episodes now streaming, while

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5:03

The Future History of The Orville Ship (Bonus)

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2026/05/23

The Orville ECV-197 has a history long before Captain Ed Mercer ever took command.In this bonus episode of Talking The Orville deep dive, we explore the canon history of The Orville, the Union Mid-Level Cruiser that became one of the most beloved ships in modern sci-fi television. From the earliest concept of the Union Exploratory-Class Vessel to the design work of Dr. S.J. Lineweaver, the construction of ECV-X1, the launch of ECV-197, and The Orville’s first mission to the Omicron Velorum star

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13:55

Can The Mandalorian & Grogu Really Bring Back Star Wars?

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2026/05/22

Can Star Wars make fans believe again?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, the return of Star Wars to movie theaters, and why Din Djarin and Grogu may be the perfect characters to bring audiences back into the galaxy far, far away.The Mandalorian https://amzn.to/3P9U36s& Grogu https://amzn.to/4dkD6iLWe break down what this new Star Wars movie means for the New Republic era, why the bond between Mando and Grogu still connects with fans, and how

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10:18

The Orville Season 4 Clickbait Problem...

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2026/05/20

The Orville Season 4 is written, but the fandom still has to survive the waiting game.In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about the latest The Orville Season 4 update, the ten completed scripts, Seth MacFarlane’s schedule, and why fans should feel hopeful without turning every rumor into official news.The Orville https://amzn.to/4dxz1qdThe Guide To The Orville https://amzn.to/4nDcFbDThe bigger conversation is about how clickbait hurts fandoms. Panic headlines, fake certainty,

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20:02

Supergirl is not just GIRL SUPERMAN...

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2026/05/15

Supergirl is not just Girl Superman.It’s Superman https://amzn.to/494UDZNIt’s Supergirl https://amzn.to/4tI7LeFIn this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I break down the new Supergirl trailer starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and why this DCU movie could be one of the most important tests for James Gunn’s new DC Universe.We’re talking about Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Kara’s trauma, Krypto, Lobo, Superman, cosmic superhero storytelling, and why Supergirl is a very different kind of hero

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23:15

Can He-Man REBOOT REALLY Save Nostalgia Movies?

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2026/05/08

Can He-Man Save Nostalgia Movies?Watch He-Man Movie https://amzn.to/4dcjNqtMasters Of The Universe https://amzn.to/3Puws0bThe new He-Man reboot has fans asking a big question: can Masters of the Universe bring back childhood nostalgia without getting trapped in the past?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I talk about the upcoming He-Man movie, the history of the He-Man toys, the original cartoon, action figure marketing, reboot culture, and why this franchise still matters to fans who

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20:25

Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Spider-Noir

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2026/05/03

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I’m talking about the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey after No Way Home, the history of Spider-Man in comics and movies, and why Peter Parker still connects with audiences after more than 60 years.I also dig into the upcoming Spider-Noir series coming to Prime Video with Nicolas Cage, and how both Brand New Day and Spider-Noir reflect bigger modern issues: superhero fatigue, social media loneliness, the algorithm

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20:01

The ACTUAL TRUTH About Season 4 Of The Orville

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2026/05/01

The Orville Is Written. So Why Is Everyone Panicking? Watch The Orville https://amzn.to/4tuNVEtGuide To The Orville https://amzn.to/3OMmWoLThe Orville Season 4 is written — all 10 episodes — so why is the internet still panicking?In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I’m talking all about The Orville, the history of Seth MacFarlane’s hopeful sci-fi series, the latest Season 4 update, and why fans should not confuse scheduling delays with bad news. Seth MacFarlane has made it clear that The

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30:11

PROJECT HAIL MARY: Hope, Science, and Humanity

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2026/04/24

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I’m breaking down Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling and based on the novel by Andy Weir. We get into the movie theater experience, the book vs. movie debate, the science behind the story, and why this sci-fi movie feels so refreshing right now.This episode includes light spoilers for Project Hail Mary.Listen to Project Hail Mary: https://amzn.to/3OSuE0KWear Project Hail Mary: https://amzn.to/4cY4vqyFist My Bump: https://amzn.to/42nq1yNPatreon:

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15:07

Something VERY BAD Is Going To Happen...

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2026/04/17

This week, I’m diving into Netflix’s horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.The setup is strong: a bride-to-be becomes convinced that something terrible is waiting for her at the altar, and what follows is a slow-burn spiral of dread, family tension, eerie clues, and a curse that may or may not be fully understood. On paper, this thing had everything I should love.But did it all come together?In this episode, I talk about what the series gets right, where the mystery started to lose

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12:41

The Running Man Movies Were RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING

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2026/04/10

This week’s bonus episode is a shorter, one-segment movie review because my schedule is packed, but I still wanted to drop something fun. I’m talking about The Running Man in both of its big-screen forms: the wild 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version and the 2025 film that had me ready to revolt against every corrupt power structure cashing in on human pain.In this episode, I get into why the 1987 movie still works for me even though it’s not a faithful adaptation. Arnold is in full one-liner mode,

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