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The Wait For It Podcast

The Wait For It Podcast

Hosted by MrEricAlmighty and PhilTheFilipino, the guys discuss all things in Pop Culture from movies, gaming, anime and anything in between. New episodes every Wednesday, all you have to do is...WAIT FOR IT!

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All Episodes

45:49

The Game Room Where It Happens - Classic Sports Games

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Eric and Phil take a nostalgic journey through arcade-style sports games from the 90s and 2000s, exploring the decline of this once-thriving genre that prioritized outrageous fun over simulation. • NBA Jam with its flaming basketballs, NFL Blitz with its bone-crushing late hits, and other classics represented a golden era of accessible sports gaming • Both hosts reveal their "Holy Trinity" of sports games, with surprising choices making the cut • Concern over concussions and injuries in real...

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60:58

International Feature: KPop Demon Hunters

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/07/16

K-pop Demon Hunters blends spectacular animation with chart-topping music to create Netflix's biggest animated surprise hit of the year. Sony Pictures' animated film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who use their secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats. • Animation style draws inspiration from Spider-Verse and Mitchells vs. The Machines, offering something fresh compared to traditional Disney animation • Music serves as the film's beating heart, with songs like G...

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37:55

Late To The Party - The Bad Guys

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/07/09

We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites. • Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey • Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos • Animation style heavily influenced by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with a blend of 2D aesthetics and 3D modeling • Combines elements of cla...

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84:08

What Did I Miss? (June 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations. • Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return • Discussing whether early 2000s stoner comedies can successfully translate to today's entertainment landscape • Erin shares bizarre cryptid sightings including an alien on a doorbell camera and...

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71:54

Creator Spotlight: Lalaine Art Geek

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from cartoons like Gravity Falls and anime like Kill la Kill, creating a unique style that stands out at conventions. • Creating character-focused art with a distinctive cartoon style influenced by Western animation • Building an a...

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45:10

The Game Room Where It Happens - Jurassic World...

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/06/18

We dive into the world of park building games with a focus on Jurassic World Evolution 2, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the crucial role of mods in enhancing gameplay. • Comparing Jurassic World Evolution 1 (2018) and Evolution 2 (2021) • The experience gap between console and PC gameplay due to mod support • Evolution 2's simplified approach compared to other park builders like Planet Zoo and Prehistoric Planet • Game modes including campaign, chaos theory, and sandbox • The limi...

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40:49

International Feature: The First Slam Dunk

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/06/11

For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes newcomers to the franchise. • Groundbreaking animation combining traditional 2D with CGI creates an immersive basketball experience • Authentic basketball sound d...

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39:35

Late To The Party - Perfect Blue

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience that continues to haunt viewers days after watching, making it a timeless psychological thriller despite being over 25 years old. • Released in 1997, Perfe...

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106:29

What Did I Miss? (May 2025 Bonus Episode)

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2025/05/30

The entertainment industry is constantly evolving, and May 2025 brought several significant developments that caught the attention of pop culture enthusiasts everywhere. From controversial pricing decisions to exciting casting announcements, there's much to unpack in this month's entertainment landscape. • Randy Pitchford told fans "if you're a real fan, you'll find a way" to afford the $80 Borderlands 4 • Game prices continue to rise with Nintendo games reaching $90 and GTA 6 potentially hi...

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89:23

Creator Spotlight: Roo Ryder

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2025/05/28

Voice actress Roo Ryder shares her journey from athlete to anime star, revealing how she became the voice of Torako Koshi in "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and built her career in gaming, voice acting, and cosplay. • Roo discusses her background as an athlete and how COVID led her to pursue voice acting professionally in 2022 • Her experience working as a party princess entertainer helped develop her character work before voice acting • Roo's cosplay journey began with Junko Enoshima from Danganro...

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96:55

The Game Room Where It Happens - Assassin's Creed

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2025/05/21

We take a deep dive into the Assassin's Creed franchise with Andrew from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to examine its evolution from humble beginnings to global phenomenon. Together, we trace the journey from Altair's first adventure to the latest installment in feudal Japan. • The first Assassin's Creed established a foundation despite repetitive gameplay and a bland protagonist • Assassin's Creed II and Ezio Auditore revolutionized the series with improved gameplay, character depth, an...

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39:42

International Feature: I'm Still Here

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2025/05/14

We return to international cinema with 2024's Oscar winner for Best International Film, "I'm Still Here," a powerful true story about Brazil's military dictatorship and one family's devastating experience. • Based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband disappeared during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971 • Features an extraordinary performance from Fernanda Torres that captures the quiet strength of a mother protecting her children while seeking answers • Set against the backd...

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37:53

Late To The Party - Taxi Driver

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam War veteran working as a NYC taxi driver, descends into violent vigilantism as his mental state deteriorates and his disgust with urban decay intensifies. Martin Scorsese's legendary 1976 character study features an iconic performance by Robert De Niro that continues to influence cinema decades later. • Robert De Niro's transformative performance as Travis Bickle remains the film's standout element • Scorsese's portrayal of 1970s New York City creates a charac...

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52:32

GUNGNIR’s Mission with Matthew Medney: Tales That...

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Matthew Medney joins us to discuss GUNGNIR, his fresh publishing company blending punk rock spirit with Norse mythology to create bold, innovative sci-fi and fantasy narratives. • Journey from music industry production management to publishing • Creating a community-based publisher where readers discover new voices and follow favorite authors • Every Gungnir book has its own unique artistic style – no house style • Designing books as collectible art pieces that remind readers of their emotio...

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138:29

Creator Spotlight: Nicholas Keating Casbarro

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/30

From 36,000 feet in the air to the depths of future dystopian worlds, Nicholas Keating-Casbarro shares the incredible journey of creating his sci-fi franchise, Vitalerium – Descent into the Void. We explore how a career in the medical field led to writing a sci-fi series about humanity's complex future 700 years from now. • Writing a sci-fi novel during countless flight hours while working in medical devices • Creating Vitalerium – a sci-fi universe following a roughneck freelancer caught in...

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8:57

Naruto: The Symphonic Experience - Behind the Music...

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/29

We go behind the music of Naruto: The Symphonic Experience with Heidi Joosten. This North American tour brings the iconic anime to life with a full orchestra performing to scenes from the first 220 episodes projected on a cinema screen. • The show combines a live orchestra with favorite fight scenes and beloved music from the early Naruto series • Audiences are encouraged to react, cheer, and engage with the performance—not a traditional quiet symphony experience • The production features a ...

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127:58

What Did I Miss? (April 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/28

The hosts from the Super Bracket Bros Cinematic Universe return to discuss April's most interesting pop culture stories and compete in a lively Kahoot game. They explore scientific breakthroughs, gaming controversies, and exciting new entertainment projects with humor and insight. • Return of the dire wolf after 10,000 years through gene editing by Colossal Biosciences • Celebrity-funded de-extinction projects raising ethical concerns about playing with nature • Nintendo's Switch 2 announcem...

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28:14

The Game Room Where It Happens - Slay The Spire

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/23

We deep dive into Slay the Spire, the roguelike deck-building game that surprised us with its addictive gameplay and endless replayability. This recommendation from our patron Stefan takes us far outside our comfort zone, yet proves to be one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences we've had. • Exploring how Slay the Spire works as a roguelike deck-builder with procedural generation • Discussing our initial hesitation and eventual appreciation for the game's accessible design • Breaking dow...

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35:47

International Feature: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Mamoru Hosoda's "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" follows 17-year-old Makoto Konno who discovers she can literally leap backward through time, using her newfound ability to reshape her experiences and relationships with mixed results. • Exploring Hosoda's distinct animation style that differs from Ghibli films while maintaining beautiful visuals • Examining the relatable teenage friend group dynamic among Makoto, Chiaki, and Kosuke • Appreciating the unique visual representation of time trav...

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42:04

Late To The Party - Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/04/09

The guys review Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a 2012 web series-turned-movie that follows military cadets who must team up with Master Chief when their academy is attacked by the Covenant. • A tale of two halves, with the first portion focusing on cadet training that feels slow and uninspired • The film dramatically improves once the Covenant attack begins around the midpoint • Excellent atmospheric portrayal of the Covenant as genuinely terrifying threats • Master Chief's portrayal strikes the...

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