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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

41:18

Late To The Party - Prey

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/11/05

We dive into the Predator universe through Prey and find a lean, authentic thriller that restores menace to the monster while spotlighting a compelling Comanche lead. We weigh practical effects against wobbly CGI, praise the setting and representation, and debate pacing, violence, and franchise future. • Casting a primarily Native team and Comanche language option • Amber Midthunder’s grounded lead performance and character build • Practical suit work and period-appropriate Predator design •...

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137:17

What Did I Miss? (October 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/31

This month, we welcome back Sophie, aka Soupninjaha, and for the first time, Blythe Milligan, host of the Everything is Logistics Podcast and one-half of the brain behind Jax Podcasters United. We stack Universal’s Epic Universe against Disney’s current strategy and ask what families actually value: price, polish, and memory-making. Then we follow the money from bloated blockbusters to horror’s lean machine, and explore how IMAX, the Sphere, and fan-first screenings are redefining the ...

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108:33

Creator Spotlight: David Heringer (Infinity Con)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/29

We map out how Infinity Con is reshaping the local con experience into a seven-world universe, built for creators, families, gamers, and horror fans. David shares the vision, the headaches behind the scenes, and the bold plan for themed gateways that make the show feel like a living story. • Why Infinity Con centers creation over celebrity • The seven worlds: Forge, Isle of Wonder, Abyss, New Renaissance, Limitless, Mystic Forest, Technotopia • How Infinity Con balances all-ages programming ...

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40:47

The Game Room Where It Happens: The Wolf Among Us

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/22

To wrap up Patreon Month, we dive into The Wolf Among Us and unpack why its neon-soaked noir, sharp performances, and moral gray choices still hit. We praise the style, debate the story’s middle stretch and cliffhanger, and compare our most chaotic Bigby moments with brutal honesty. • Gritty noir style and neon-soaked aesthetic • Voice acting that elevates branching dialogue • Choice weight between restraint and rage • Story pacing highs, mid-game drag, cliffhanger • Telltale legacy, sequel ...

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31:07

Celebrity Interviews at Ocala Comic Con 2025 (LIVE)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/18

The droids are rolling by, the armor is gleaming in 85-degree heat, and the smiles are real—welcome to a con-floor anthology of craft, fandom, and the small moments that make a creative life feel big. We bounce from table to table at Ocala Comic Con with a stacked roster: Katiee Sackhoff (0:15) on carrying Bo-Katan from animation to live action, Griffin Burns (5:30) on Demon Slayer’s blockbuster wave, Nika Futterman (9:42) on why “silly” art saves hard days, Emily Swallow (15:35) on communiti...

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35:27

International Feature: Battle Royale

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/15

For our next request during Patreon Month, we pull apart Battle Royale’s cult status with fresh eyes—what still works, what hasn’t aged well, and why its influence keeps echoing through movies and games. We weigh shock against substance, highlight standout characters, and debate whether minimal worldbuilding helps or hurts its punch. • Why Battle Royale’s premise still provokes • Influence on Hunger Games, Squid Game, and battle royale games • Shock value versus satire and social critique • ...

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38:19

Late To The Party: Alien

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/08

To kick off Patreon month, we visit Alien (1979) with fresh eyes and honest takes, weighing its slow-burn craft, Ripley’s legacy, and how practical effects still make fear feel real. We compare it to Aliens, examine themes of corporate control and body horror, and share where it lands in our running rankings. • Pacing as a deliberate tension engine • Ripley’s competence and the final girl lens • Xenomorph design and practical effects impact • Corporate exploitation and bodily autonomy themes...

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28:01

Suplexes & Scares: Inside 'Mad Dog Morgan' with Adam...

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/10/01

A fallen indie wrestler enters a haunted house to drink away his life and discovers his real main event—battling a sentient home that feeds on lost souls and reclaiming his own. Adam Lawson walks us through the art, the heart, and the Kickstarter built for collectors. • Mad Dog Morgan’s premise of wrestling colliding with a haunted house • Themes of failure, addiction, and redemption driving the narrative • Why horror is Lawson’s favorite arena for human drama • Real-world sparks from wrestl...

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103:55

What Did I Miss? (September 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/09/29

We welcome artists Lalaine ArtGeek and Ivan Patch to break down September's biggest pop culture moments and anticipate what's coming in 2026. • Nioh 3 announced for February 2026, continuing the samurai vs yokai Souls-like action RPG series • James Gunn reveals Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in "Man of Tomorrow" against a greater threat, releasing July 2027 • Dana Terrace's "Knights of Guinevere" makes waves as Glitch Productions' first 2D animated psychological thriller • Hazbin Hotel...

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105:41

Creator Spotlight: Donald Guzzi

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Donald Guzzi shares his journey from audio engineering student to voice actor and director, revealing how persistence and seizing unexpected opportunities transformed his career over eleven years in the industry. • Started in audio engineering at SAE Institute with plans to work in live sound before discovering a passion for post-production • Worked as a quality control engineer at a dubbing studio before spending six months convincing the casting director to give him voice acting opportunit...

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52:17

The Game Room Where It Happens - Clair Obscur:...

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/09/17

We dive into Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, a stylish turn-based RPG set in a dreamlike, Belle Époque-inspired world where players must defeat the Painteress before she erases another year of humanity's history. • The game's stunning visuals, world-building, and soundtrack create an immersive experience despite coming from a small development team • Claire Obscure's combat system blends turn-based strategy with real-time action in a uniquely satisfying way • Voice performances from Charlie C...

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33:26

International Feature: Rye Lane

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/09/10

From the first frame to the last, Rye Lane captivates with its bold visual language and authentic emotional core. Set against the vibrant backdrop of South London, we follow Dom and Yaz, two broken-hearted twenty-somethings whose chance meeting evolves into a day-long journey of connection, confrontation, and potential healing. • Director Rainn Allen Miller creates a vibrant representation of South London that becomes a character in itself • Unique fisheye and wide-angle cinematography gives...

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52:41

Late To The Party - The Devil Wears Prada

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Eric and Phil explore 2006's The Devil Wears Prada, diving into the powerhouse performances of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in this psychological examination of work-life balance and personal transformation. • Meryl Streep delivers an iconic performance as Miranda Priestly that earned an Oscar nomination and remains quoted to this day • The film isn't just about fashion but serves as a character study of ambition and authenticity • Strong feminist themes emerge...

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129:42

What Did I Miss? (August 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/08/29

The August 2025 edition of our monthly "What Did I Miss?" series welcomes special guests Kory from "The World Is My Burrito" podcast and Badr from "The Short Box Podcast" for a lively discussion of recent pop culture news and developments. • Exploration of IDW's new Godzilla comics in the Kaisei era, featuring three parallel storylines across different titles with rich storytelling and impressive artwork • Discussion of international animation's growing impact, focusing on K-Pop Demon Hunter...

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103:36

Creator Spotlight: Bay Doxey

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/08/27

We sit down with Bay Doxey, voice of Meme in "My Deer Friend Nokotan," for a candid conversation about her journey from theater kid to professional voice actress and the challenges of finding her authentic self along the way. • Starting in theater at age 9 before transitioning to voice acting at 14 by recording in her closet with a phone app • Learning that voice acting and theater acting require completely different techniques and approaches • Finding freedom in voice acting where physical ...

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33:11

The Game Room Where It Happens - L.A. Noire

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/08/20

We dive into LA Noire, Rockstar Games' often overlooked 2011 detective thriller that pioneered facial animation technology but struggled to become a true classic. • LA Noire was revolutionary for its MotionScan facial animation system, creating unprecedented realism for interrogation scenes • The game's "Truth, Doubt, Lie" system became iconic but often led to unexpectedly aggressive responses from protagonist Cole Phelps • Many cases were inspired by real 1940s Los Angeles crimes, showing T...

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43:03

International Feature: Grave of the Fireflies

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/08/13

The devastating impact of war through the eyes of children creates one of cinema's most profound animated experiences, standing as Studio Ghibli's most sobering and realistic work. • Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is directed by Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli • The film follows 14-year-old Seita and his younger sister Setsuko as they struggle to survive after losing their mother in WWII Japan • Originally released as a double feature with My Neighbor Totoro, creating a stark contr...

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51:33

Late To The Party - Man of Steel

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/08/06

We investigate Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman origin film Man of Steel, comparing it with the new 2025 Superman movie and reflecting on how its controversial approach continues to influence superhero films a decade later. • Krypton sequences featuring Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon stand as the film's strongest segments • Flashback structure feels disjointed and lacks clear purpose or emotional throughline • Kevin Costner's tornado death scene remains controversial and doesn't make logical s...

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39:14

What Did I Miss? (July 2025 Bonus Episode)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Eric and Phil return with a throwback format for this episode, diving into July 2025's entertainment landscape without guests or gimmicks—just two hosts chatting about what you might have missed this past month. • Marvel pivots from Kang to Downey Jr as Doctor Doom after Feige admits "Kang wasn't big enough" to follow Thanos • Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO's Last of Us ahead of season 3 to focus on Naughty Dog's upcoming game Intergalactic • Neja 2 sits at #5 all-time box office with $2...

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86:31

Creator Spotlight: Victor Larson (NomNom Verse)

The Wait For It Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Victor Larson joins us to share his incredible journey building NomNom, a unique trading card role-playing game that blends elements from TCGs, tabletop RPGs, and board games into an immersive gaming experience set in a world where "all doorways lead to NomNom." • Created the world of NomNom as a creative playground for his diverse artistic interests • Designed a unique setting where ancient technologies and civilizations create a sci-fi world that feels like fantasy • Developed innovative g...

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