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March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

S3E16: Moon Knight Trailer Breakdown

The highly anticipated Marvel Studios trailer for Moon Knight finally dropped and fans had a lot to say about it. We say everything from Moon Knight die hards celebrating to other MCU people liking it but having no idea what they watched. Don’t worry, the Geek Girls have your back.

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Moon Knight Trailer Breakdown

It’s time to embrace the chaos. If you missed the Moon Knight trailer, watch this first and then let’s talk about it.

Kid Cudi’s Day ‘n’ Night sets the tone for the trailer as we meet Steven Grant who has quite a few issues. Steven? Isn’t this show about Marc? Yes and yes. See one of the things you need to know about Moon Knight is that he has more than one personality. He suffers from dissociative personality disorder and in the comics he has five alters or personalities.

Due to the clever use of mirrors and a Dick Van Dyke cockney accent, the show will attempt to help viewers follow who is in control of Marc at any given time. Cockney accent: Steven, Gruff American who is also kicking butt: Marc Spector/Moon Knight, White Suit: Mr. Knight, and it’s unclear how Jake Lockley will be distinguished from the rest.

Ethan Hawke is playing the villainous Arthur Harrow, a cult leader and the obvious villain of the show. We say obvious because after all there could be another bigger bad lurking in the shadows. No we don’t think it is Mephisto but it could be the Sun King or someone else.

Eternals tie in? Yes there is definitely a tie in here. So if you haven’t watched Eternals, you might want to before the show. It’s on Disney+ now so you can skip undesirable parts aka that unnecessary beach scene. How does it relate to Moon Knight? Well you will have to listen to find out.

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February 6, 2022February 6, 2022

S3E15: Interview With Raising Dion Cast

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We had the chance to speak with the stars of Netflix’s Raising Dion. Rome Flynn, Alisha Wainwright, and Jason Ritter, shared a little about season 2, comic books, stunt work, and more.

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Interview With Raising Dion Cast: Alisha Wainwright, Rome Flynn, and Jason Ritter

This season, Dion (Ja’Siah Young) continues honing his powers with the support of his mom (Alisha Wainwright) and Tevin (Rome Flynn). The latter is his new BIONA trainer who catches Nicole’s eye. After befriending new student, powered kid Brayden (Griffin Robert Faulkner), evil things begin to happen. Dion quickly learns that danger is still looming. Dion and his friends must fight not only to save themselves but the entire city of Atlanta.

With the origin story out of the way, season 2 of Raising Dion is free to explore Dion’s powers, his family dynamics, and introduce exciting newcomers. Combine that with upgraded effects and more laughs, and the result is the best season of the show yet.

Since the show is based on a comic book and Jason Ritter’s Pat is a comic book fan, we naturally had to ask him about his own love for comics. Spoiler alert he is a geek like us. Flynn is one of the newcomers on the show this year and his character Tevin is a powered being. Seeing himself in all of his powered glory was definitely a thrill for Flynn. Plus he is all about landing those epic stunt sequences. Watch out season 3!

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Raising Dion is a family-friendly superhero show that manages to bring something unique to the table. Unlike others in the genre, instead of focusing solely on the powers, this show centers itself on family. What is more super than a family who loves you?

Keep Reading: Interview with Kevin James

Raising Dion Season 2 is now available on Netflix.

Although season 3 has yet to be announced, there are plenty of storylines left to explore. Plus the ending will definitely leave fans wanting more.

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February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

S3E13: Pam and Tommy Review

Today we are talking about one of the most highly anticipated shows of 2022 that is NOT Marvel or Star Wars. Pam & Tommy. Read on for our Pam and Tommy Review.

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Pam and Tommy Review

Starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan, Pam and Tommy chronicles one of the most infamous pop culture events ever, the release of their sex tape. This is a story that you think you know but you really don’t. The 8-part mini-series is here to tell the world Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s story, helping them reclaim a narrative that spun widely out of control.

Pam & Tommy shies away from nothing, including a hilarious exchange between Tommy and his talking member (voiced by Jason Mantzoukas). There are g-strings, nudity, and lots of love. As fun as it is, it also takes care to show the couple behind the tape, and just how devastating this was for them. Love them or hate them, they were victims.

What do you remember about the scandal? What do you think of the show?

Pam & Tommy premieres on Hulu on February 2, 2022. The first 3 episodes will be available with the rest released weekly.

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January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

S3E12: Interview With Kevin James | Home Team, Sean Payton, & More

Fan of the Saints? How about Kevin James? If you answered yes to either of those you are in the right place. We sat down for an interview with Kevin James to hear more about Home Team his latest film now streaming on Netflix.

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Interview With Kevin James

Kevin James stars as Sean Payton, the Super Bowl-winning, former coach of the New Orleans Saints in the new Netflix film, Home Team. It is based on the true story of the greatest season of Payton’s life, coaching his son’s football team to the championship. But it wasn’t an easy road to the big game. First, he had to reconnect with his son and then help the team learn to work together.

We recently chatted with Kevin about the film and what it meant to step into the shoes of Sean Payton. Not only did he get to embody the coach but he also got to work with him. Sean Payton has a small cameo at the end of the film. Apparently, Payton himself is a funny guy. Who knew?

As football fans we asked the most important question of all, did he actually get to touch the real Vince Lombardi Trophy? You will have to listen to find out. This film also features a cast packed with comedy titans. Any improv that was happening definitely came from Schneider according to Kevin.

Home Team is rated PG for crude material, language, and some suggestive references with a runtime of 95 minutes.

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January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

S3E11: Interview With Mokey and Wembley For Fraggle Rock

We had a chance to sit down for an interview with Mokey and Wembley for Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock. Yes, that Fraggle Rock! Their new show Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is now streaming on Apple TV +.

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Dance your cares away, and come on down to Fraggle Rock!

Interview With Fraggles Mokey and Wembley For Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock

Although Mokey and Wembley have no idea what a TV show is or that we can actually see their adventures, they were excited to talk with us silly space creatures. Not sure who was more excited, us or them. It’s not every day you get to talk to a Fraggle!

Related: Interview with Jon Levine

Since we couldn’t ask them about their show we did talk to them about their latest adventures, what they do for fun, and more. They even asked us questions and invited us to live with them down in Fraggle Rock. With a 30-minute workweek that sounds absolutely divine.

About Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock

Jim Henson’s fun-loving, musical Fraggles are back! Join Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, Boober, and new Fraggle friends on hilarious, epic adventures about the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world.

Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock season 1 is available on Apple TV+ starting January 21, 2022.

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January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

S3E9: What If Episodes 6 and 7 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

Welcome back Marvel fans! Life got in the way but we are back and breaking down Episodes 6 and 7 of Marvel’s What If…? Episode 6 we discover “What If… Killmonger rescued Tony Stark?” Short answer: bad things. Then in Episode 7 “What If…Thor were an only child?” apparently he turns into a MAJOR frat boy. Who knew Loki kept him that much in check?

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So this is your spoiler warning if you haven’t seen episodes 6 & 7 of What If…?

What If Episodes 6 & 7 Breakdown

What If Episode 6

Our least favorite Avenger Tony Stark is almost taken out by a missile of his own making. However before he can be stranded in the desert, Killmonger appears out of nowhere and saves him. In this universe, Killmonger is still out for revenge on those that have crossed him. And he just found a way to make his evil dreams come true.

Quickly, much to the chagrin of Happy and Pepper, Tony promotes Killmonger and begins work on project Liberator. Thing Iron Legion but more hardcore. They needed vibranium though so sneaky, slimy Klaue comes to play. Killmonger set everyone up though and the results are catastrophic. Well, except for him.

After delivering Klaue’s body, he was welcomed back to Wakanda. With T’Challa dead, King T’Chaka is happy to have his nephew back. But make no mistake Killmonger has plans and that includes becoming Black Panther. Which he does. “Wakanda Forever” is cringe worthy coming out of his mouth. Anyways, only two people have suspicions about him and that would be Shuri and Pepper who are teaming up to stop him, maybe in Season 2.

What If Episode 7

Episode 7 featured the biggest party in the realms and everyone who is anyone showed up to hang out with Thor god of parties. So many amazing cameos in this one from Surtur to Howard the Duck. The Grandmaster was DJing the whole thing and Thor kept the magical brew going.

Even the Frost Bros with Prince Loki of Jotunheim showed up to hang out. But you can’t trash earth like a frat house and not expect consequences. Captain Marvel came to shut it down and we got some epic fight sequences.

But, it was THE ENDING that had our jaws dropped. We want the upcoming battle with Ultron Vision (Vision Ultron) to be the final episode of the season. What about you?

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Marvel’s What If is now streaming on Disney+.

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January 22, 2022January 25, 2022

S3E10: What If Episodes 8 and 9 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

Welcome back Marvel fans! What If season 1 is now streaming on Disney+. Sorry we were behind on this recording, this is what happens when you travel to Disney World for their 50th Celebration! But we couldn’t just let these two episodes go without discussing them. And actually, it worked out that we combined the two because they were EPIC.

“What If… Ultron Won?” and “What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath? Let’s get into it.

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So this is your spoiler warning if you haven’t seen episodes 8 & 9 of What If…?

What If Episodes 8 & 9 Breakdown

What If Episode 8

Black Widow and Hawkeye are fighting to take down a group of Ultron’s robotic army. Hawkeye has a cloaking device and a robotic arm, clearly something went very wrong in this timeline- Ultron won. With the power of the Mind Stone and the synthetic body meant for Vision, he was able to quickly takeover the entire planet. This is where we take a moment to remind you this was all Tony Stark’s fault.

Thanos shows up because he needs the Mind Stone. Quicker than Cap can save Avengers Assemble, Ultron cuts Thanos down. Literally. Now with all the stones, Ultron travels to other worlds to also eliminate their populations.

Unfortunately, this new god-like status he has gained thanks to the stones also reveals The Watcher to him. He is determined to attack The Watcher and travel to other timelines to cleanse them.

It’s up to Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Zola to defeat Ultron. The plan doesn’t work of course because Ultron is not in this universe. However, The Watcher pulls a Hail Mary and asks Dr. Strange Supreme to help him stop Ultron from destroying ALL realities.

What If Episode 9

Guardians of the Multiverse Assemble! The Watcher has traveled to various timelines to pull out some of the heroes (and villains) we have met throughout the season. Party Thor, Captain Carter, Star-Lord T’Challa, and even Killmonger makes the cut. You know who doesn’t? Tony Stark. *insert laughter here*

The team makes a plan to lure Ultron to a planet and separate his body from the stones. Thor draws his attention and the fight begins. There is a lot going on in this scene but one of our favorite moments is when Strange brings in the Zombies. Wanda’s wicked cool Zombie self makes a cameo.

They get the Soul Stone away from him but he uses the Time Stone against them. Strange Supreme grabs Ultron with his tentacles and uses his own Time Stone to break the cycle. Why does Strange’s stone work when outside of their timelines the stones don’t work? We have some thoughts.

Zola is uploaded into Ultron and the day is saved. Just kidding. Zola is a bad guy and wants to enjoy this new powerful life. Also not surprising, Killmonger betrays them! The two baddies fight it out for control of the stones. Strange steps in and traps them both in his pocket dimension, forever guarding them so they can’t harm anyone else. Until Season 2 probably.

Each hero goes back to their timelines except Widow. Her timeline is destroyed. Instead, she is reinstated into the timeline from Episode 3 where Loki and his army are having a lot of fun.

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January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

S3E8: What If Episode 5 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

Welcome back Marvel fans! Somehow we missed Episode 5 What If…Zombies? Don’t ask how it happened; we don’t really know. Our theory is we had so much fun with our Shang-Chi episode, which included some Zombies tangents, that we felt like we had covered it. Oops! Forgive us?

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So this is your spoiler warning if you haven’t seen episode 5 of What If…? But really at this point, you’ve watched it!

What If Episode 5 Breakdown

This one starts off similar to Avengers Infinity War only it quickly turns into something straight out of a horror movie. The Avengers have come to save Bruce from Cull Obsidian and Ebony Maw, unfortunately, they are Zombies.

Before they can turn Bruce, the Cloak of Levitation, The Wasp, and Spider-Man show up to save him. How did this happen? Two weeks prior when Hank Pym found Janet Van Dyne in the Quantum Realm, Janet was a zombie and turned Hank into one too. Together they traveled back to our world and the infection spread. She apparently was infected with a Quantum Virus. You guys just put quantum in front of everything, don’t you?

Related: What If Episode 5 Easter Eggs & Breakdown

Unfortunately, when the Avengers tried to stop it, they lost. The remaining heroes are determined to make it to Camp LeHigh, where a beacon of hope is coming from.

Lots of fighting with Zombies occurs before they can make it there. This includes Bucky saying goodbye to Zombie Steve. Can these guys get a timeline where they live happily ever after?

Once the remaining heroes make it to the base, they learn that Vision is alive but is hiding a big secret. Wanda, Zombie Scarlett Witch if you’re nasty. Somehow Wanda has retained her powers and enough brains to use them. Vision has been feeding her (GROSS) using people he has lured into the base.

In a quick turn around he decides to off himself, gives the Mind Stone to the good guys. They escape to Wakanda determined to reverse the effects of the virus. Unfortunately, big bad ZOMBIE THANOS is a thing and they are in big trouble.

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October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

S3E7: What If Episode 4 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

Welcome back Marvel fans! Last week we shared our breakdown and thoughts on episode 3 of What If, and if you thought that one was dark, Episode 4 said hold my TEA. Marvel went there and we discover “What If… Doctor Strange lost his heart instead of his hands?” Apparently, the answer to that is UTTER DEVASTATION.

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So this is your spoiler warning if you haven’t seen episode 4 of What If…?

What If Episode 4 Breakdown

Although this week’s episode of What If started off somewhat familiar, things took a turn for the worse pretty quickly. Instead of Strange losing the ability to use his hands in the car accident, Christine dies. This sets him on the path to become a sorcerer. “Dormammu, I’ve come to bargain.” And he wins. Everything is great until it isn’t. Not being able to let go of the past proves to be his and this timeline’s undoing.

Wong warns him not to mess with the fabric of time but Strange doesn’t listen. We get to watch Christine die 7 more times to drive home the point: if you mess with the timeline BAD things happen. The Ancient One appears and attempts to stop Strange but he escapes to the Library of Cagliostro. It’s the same Cagliostro whose book was stolen in Doctor Strange. There were some comic book tie-ins here and The Watcher gets a little closer to the action than he probably should.

Strange on his quest to fix that point in time begins to absorb the energy of SEVERAL mystical beings, including one familiar beast from Episode 1. The others resemble the other Great Old Ones or the baddie from DuckTales, you decide. Strange Supreme must be stopped and can only be stopped by one person. Doctor Strange.

One small lighthearted moment later, Doctor Strange is thrown into a meeting with his crazy other self. The showdown isn’t pretty and does not end well, for anyone. The Watcher even talks to Strange, refusing to intervene despite Strange’s pleads. And then the credits roll on the darkest episode of Marvel’s What If..? yet.

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September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

S3E6: Shang-Chi Easter Eggs, Breakdown, Shirtless Simu & More With Special Guest

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is on fire at the box office, pulling in serious numbers despite the pandemic. We’ve seen it a bunch of times and couldn’t wait to share all the Shang-Chi Easter eggs with you. But we also knew we wanted to have our friend Mike from the What You Talking podcast join us. Mike has hung out with on here before for the Friend, Marry, Kill Marvel edition. Here is a quick recap: he loathes Iron Fist, Jane Foster, and Shirtless Shang-Chi. The last one we naturally don’t agree with.

Check out Mike’s podcasts: Kim’s Convenience: What You Talking Podcast and Room Escape Divas- Escape Room Podcast. You can also find Mike on Twitter and Instagram @MikeYuan82.

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This is your spoiler warning if you have not watched Shang-Chi.

Shang-Chi Easter Eggs

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings featured a lot of Easter eggs not only from Marvel Comics and the MCU but also from Chinese mythology. The way the filmmakers wove in these various nods made for an awesome film.

Some of our favorites were how the Mandarin issue was addressed from Iron Man 3 and of course the mythical creatures. Morris is a star and we all agree that he needs a Marvel One Shot with Trevor to show us what their life is like now in Ta-Lo.

We naturally supported the Shirtless Simu scenes but Mike is waiting for a What If… Shang-Chi Keeps His Shirt On? Probably won’t happen but Mike is willing to stay on that hill… alone.

Aside from the shirtless debate, we also discussed what would’ve made Shang-Chi better, spoiler: more Michelle Yeoh, what we think about those post credit scenes, and where the Ten Rings might show up next.

It was another fun one! Thanks Mike for joining us! We will see you again when the Thor Love and Thunder trailer debuts if not before.