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Comicast

Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture can be challenging. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you but in podcast form. So each week hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you"re a fan of the MCU, DCU, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Arcane, gaming, movies in general, or something else entirely in pop culture these guys probably have you covered.

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88:29

Issue 602: Superman Non-Spoiler Review & Ironheart...

Comicast ·

2025/07/09

It's a review day on Issue 602 of Comicast! Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Superman and the guys give their full spoiler review for Ironheart. Plus, Jong gives a strong recommendation for the new Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters and shares a "six degrees of separation" thing with him and the film. Find out what that connection is, why Michael thought Superman is truly a comicbook brought to life, why Ironheart is one of the better Disney+ shows that hopefully gets a continuation of the

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60:49

Issue 601: Jurassic World Rebirth Non-Spoiler Review...

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2025/07/02

Jong did in fact return! On today's issue Jong gives his thoughts on the MCU Multiverse ranking from Comicpalooza, where he would've ranked some of the films, and what the crew had too high/too low. Plus, Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Jurassic World Rebirth, Punisher being set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Vin Diesel's recent Fast 11 comments, and whether The Dark Knight is the best comicbook movie of the 21st century. Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky:

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50:39

One Shot: 28 Years Later Spoiler Review with Chalice...

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2025/06/27

Today it's a special Comicast One Shot, as Michael is joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to dive into a full spoiler review of 28 Years Later. Find out why the film didn't meet their expectations, what went right, that ending, and more! Plus, there's some breaking news reaction from the pair towards the end of the issue. Jong will return on the next issue of Comicast. Follow Chalice on social media, @HeyChalice. For the latest in film/TV coverage visit Reel Movie Junkie online or

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46:39

Issue 600: Ranking the MCU's Multiverse Film Saga...

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2025/06/25

Today's issue of Comicast Michael alongside Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, Bryan of the BryFy Podcast, and Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis rank the MCU's Multiverse Film Saga but the catch is it's one collective list done in a fantasy draft style. So each of the panelists take turns selecting films for the ranking, once a film is selected by a panelist it's locked at that slot. The group work their way up from 13th to number 1. What could go wrong? For more info about Comicpalooza visit

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61:32

Issue 599: 28 Years Later Non-Spoiler Review & A DC...

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2025/06/19

On today's issue of the podcast the guys get their final Comicpalooza preparations in, Michael gives a non-spoiler review of 28 Years Later, and the duo go through James Gunn's interview with Rolling Stone as he gives some new updates on DC Studios/DCU at large. Comicast is podcasting live this Saturday from Comicpalooza! Join Jong and Michael at the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday at 3p as the podcast live from the podcast pavilion stage. Jong and Michael along with Brad Gilmore and

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84:33

Issue 598: Talking Comicpalooza, HTTYD, & Predator...

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2025/06/12

No Jong Lee today but that's ok because Michael is joined by a returning Fred of Derf Designs! Fred gives an update on how things are at Derf Designs, what he has planned for Comicpalooza, and more! Plus, the guys dive into a non-spoiler review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) and a full spoiler review of Predator Killer of Killers. Also, in a totally not biased, sketchy, or rigged setup, the order is determined for how Michael, Jong, Chalice, and Brad will select during the ranking for the MCU

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74:12

Issue 597: Jong's Got Beef with the Duffer Brothers,...

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2025/06/03

Prepare your earholes because Jong's pissed on this issue, with who you ask? Stranger Things creators, the Duffer brothers. Jong's not happy with the longer wait time in between seasons and he's letting it be known. Plus, the guys discuss what they've been watching including Murderbot, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Karate Kid: Legends, and The Life of Chuck. Then to close the show Michael tries to convince Jong to watch Predator Killer of Killers which releases this Friday (June 6th) on Hulu

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79:45

Issue 596: The Last of Us Ep. 7 "Convergence" Spoiler...

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2025/05/28

On today's issue of the podcast the guys reveal when and what they'll be podcasting about at Comicpalooza 2025 (see below for more). Then the guys react to Marvel Studios/Disney's delay of both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. With the delay, Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on the same day as Dune: Messiah... there's no way both release the same day right? Then the main topic of today's issue, the season 2 finale of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of that cliffhangar

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118:39

One Shot: Andor S2 Spoiler Review with Eric Francisco...

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2025/05/23

It's finally time to talk Andor season 2! For this spoiler filled discussion Jong and Michael are joined by Eric Francisco of Esquire and Jessica McNair of the Tales of the Force podcast. The group give their thoughts on the season as a whole, why it's been a standout in a year filled with top tier television, Cassian/Bix's respective journeys, the relevant message for audiences today, the breakout Kleya had, Kleya/Luthen's backstory reveal, the change of the release/narrative structure for this

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81:29

Issue 595: Superman & Ironheart Trailer Reactions &...

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2025/05/20

On today's issue of the podcast the guys react to the snip snap snip snap of Max... I mean HBO Max... yes they rebranded it again. Plus the guys react to the 2nd trailer of Superman and the 1st trailer of Ironheart and dive into full spoilers about episode 6 of The Last of Us. Comicast is back podcasting live from Comicpalooza! This year's event takes place Friday June 20th through Sunday June 22nd at the George R. Brown Convention Center! The guys, along with some special guests, will be podcasting

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65:36

Issue 594: We're Back for CP25, TLOU Ep. 5 Spoiler...

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2025/05/13

Today on the podcast the guys break the news that they're back for Comicpalooza 2025 as part of the Podcast Partnership Program. They discuss the some of the guests announcement and tease some of what they have planned. Plus, the guys discuss the reports that Thunderbolts* director Jake Scheier is the top choice for X-Men, why Jong hopes for someone else, and how much Kevin Feige could be involved. Then the guys dive into full spoilers of The Last of Us Episode 5 "Feel Her Love." Comicast is back

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46:24

Issue 593: The Last of Us Ep. 4 "Day One" Spoiler Review

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2025/05/06

Oh wow, 2 issues in one day? These guys talk a lot. On this edition of the podcast give their spoilery review of episode 4 of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of Ellie and Dina's major reveals to each other, how the show's stellar production design really shined, the debut of Isaac, cutlery options, the mirroring of Abby's journey to Jackson with Ellie's journey to Seattle, seeing how the WLF/Seraphites conflict has grown to the point where neither is heroic just brutal, the cycle of

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58:34

Issue 592: Thunderbolts* Spoiler Review

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2025/05/06

Thunderbolts* is finally out so the guys go full spoilers for their review of the latest MCU entry. Listen as the guys discuss why they think it's a possible top 10 MCU film, why the story resonates so much, the visual interpretation of The Void, how it's more of a Florence Pugh joint but that's ok, Lewis Pullman's strong debut as Bob, how Marvel found the smartest way to adapt Sentry/The Void, the hilarity of Red Guardian, whether Taskmaster was actually needed, what those post credit scenes set

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61:44

Issue 591: The Last of Us Ep. 3 "The Path" Spoiler...

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2025/04/29

Jong is sick but that's ok because he pushes through so he can talk all things The Last of Us. Jong and Michael dive into a full spoiler review of episode 3. Find out what the guys thought of the quieter episode, how Ellie is dealing with the fallout of episode 2, how the town is recoverying from the attack, understanding where both sides of the town hall are coming from, the WLF vs the Seraphites, the cycle of violence, how Ellie has always been like Joel, Gail seeing through Ellie, the changes for

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69:31

Issue 590: The Last of Us S2 Ep. 2 "Through the...

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2025/04/22

Today on the podcast the guys discuss the latest trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out what they thought of the new footage shown of the first family, the reveal of Shalla-Bal a.k.a. the Silver Surfer, Ben Grimm's difference in personality this time around, and more! Then the guys dive into the latest episode of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of "Through the Valley" as they go into full spoilers about the heart wrenching episode. From Abby's impact, whether the changes

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83:16

Issue 589: Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 9 & The Last of...

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2025/04/17

Today on the podcast the guys give their spoiler filled thoughts on the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again and the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us. For Daredevil, the guys discuss the pairing of Punisher & Daredevil, that fight scene, the revelation of who killed Hector, the terrifying political ties that reflect our current world, what they thought of the season as a whole, who could possibly form that team, that mid-credit scene, Heather's connection with Fisk, the truth about Red

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65:52

Issue 588: Talking Superman & Daredevil Born Again...

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2025/04/10

Today on the podcast the guys are joined by Aaron Perine of the Phase Hero podcast and the Free Space podcast. The trio discuss what they thought of the Superman first look, why this film feels different compared to other superhero films, the age of embracing the nerdiness of comics, and when you take a concentrated blast of sun you might hurt too. Plus, the guys give their full spoiler thoughts on episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again. Find out why this was a standout of the series so far, why

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51:58

One Shot: Talking CinemaCon & Sinners Premiere with...

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2025/04/09

Today it's a special Comicast One Shot, as Michael had a chance to catch up with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to talk about everything she saw at this year's CinemaCon. Plus, Chalice got the opportunity to interview the cast of Sinners at the film's premiere as well as see the movie early. Find out why it's her favorite film of 2025 so far! Jong will return on the next issue of Comicast. Follow Chalice on Twitter and Instagram, @HeyChalice. For the latest in film/TV coverage visit Reel

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73:19

Issue 587: Spider-Man 4's Title Reveal & Daredevil...

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2025/04/03

On today's issue of Comicast the guys give their post chair live stream reactions, who were they either surprised or not surprised by, why Jong was disappointed with the social media chair-a-thon, whether James Marsden get his time to shine as Cyclops finally, the reveal of Spider-Man 4's title, why Brand New Day doesn't seem to inidicate a multiverse story, knowing the title of the movie who could Sadie Sink be playing really, and more! Plus, the guys dive into episode 7 of Daredevil: Born Again

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72:21

Issue 586: Daredevil Ep. 5 & 6 Spoiler Review & Live...

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2025/03/27

Starting off the podcast the guys give their live chair reactions. Yes, Marvel went live on their platforms about 20 minutes before the guys starting recording this week's podcast so they reacted to some of the Avengers: Doomsday cast names revealed as well as the brilliant memes folks were putting together (the Uncle Ben chair lol). Plus the guys give their full spoiler review of episodes 5 & 6 of Daredevil: Born Again. Find out why the guys were a bit lukewarm on episode 5's bank heist but

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