This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025In this episode, Jeff, Robert and Ron dive into a wave of genre-news and speculative pop-culture talk. They kick things off with the rumor that John Carpenter may return to The Thing—debating whether a sequel or reboot more than 40 years later can work, especially given the film’s rocky original box-office run.The discussion then shifts to Apple TV’s upcoming comic-based film Last Flight Out, sparking a broader chat about natural-disaster and alien-invasion movies. Next, the team reacts to Blumhouse acquiring Something Is Killing the Children, exploring why its premise could lead to a strong horror film and animated series—and noting how movies have increasingly depicted harm toward children since the 1970s.They also break down Netflix’s newly greenlit adaptation of the 1995 comic Black Hole, sharing thoughts on its adult themes. Conversation continues with Robert Kirkman’s Void Rivals and its upcoming series centered around a crossover between G.I. Joe and the Transformers.The episode wraps with the Question of the Week: From a list of major sci-fi franchises—The X-Files, Star Trek, Star Wars, Alien, Back to the Future, Battlestar Galactica, and The Matrix—which one would you erase from existence forever, fan memories and all?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Jeff, Robert and Ron dive into a wave of genre-news and speculative pop-culture talk. They kick things off with the rumor that John Carpenter may return to &lt;em&gt;The Thing&lt;/em&gt;—debating whether a sequel or reboot more than 40 years later can work, especially given the film’s rocky original box-office run.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion then shifts to Apple TV’s upcoming comic-based film &lt;em&gt;Last Flight Out&lt;/em&gt;, sparking a broader chat about natural-disaster and alien-invasion movies. Next, the team reacts to Blumhouse acquiring &lt;em&gt;Something Is Killing the Children&lt;/em&gt;, exploring why its premise could lead to a strong horror film and animated series—and noting how movies have increasingly depicted harm toward children since the 1970s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also break down Netflix’s newly greenlit adaptation of the 1995 comic &lt;em&gt;Black Hole&lt;/em&gt;, sharing thoughts on its adult themes. Conversation continues with Robert Kirkman’s &lt;em&gt;Void Rivals&lt;/em&gt; and its upcoming series centered around a crossover between G.I. Joe and the Transformers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode wraps with the &lt;b&gt;Question of the Week&lt;/b&gt;: From a list of major sci-fi franchises—&lt;em&gt;The X-Files, Star Trek, Star Wars, Alien, Back to the Future, Battlestar Galactica,&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;The Matrix&lt;/em&gt;—which one would you erase from existence forever, fan memories and all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025 In this episode, Jeff, Robert and Ron dive into a wave of genre-news and speculative pop-culture talk. They kick things off with the rumor that John Carpenter may return to The Thing—debating whether a sequel or reboot more than 40 years later can work, especially given the film’s rocky original box-office run. The discussion then shifts to Apple TV’s upcoming comic-based film Last Flight Out, sparking a broader chat about natural-disaster and ali...

Season 2, Episode 17

Episode Title: Rotten Tomatoes’ Top Horror, Tomb Raider Returns, and Jump Scare DebateIn this jam-packed episode, Ron and Mario dive into the biggest news and trends in horror, gaming, comics, and superhero media:🎃 Rotten Tomatoes’ 100 Best Horror Movies of 2025 The hosts break down the list, calling out which films deserved more love—and which were way overrated. Plus, their personal horror picks that didn’t make the cut.🎮 New Tomb Raider Series on Amazon A live-action reboot is on the way starring Zoey Turner as Lara Croft. Ron and Mario react to the casting and share their hopes (and fears) for the series.👊 Upcoming Fighting Game Movies With a Mortal Kombat sequel confirmed (Karl Urban as Johnny Cage!) and a Street Fighter movie reportedly featuring 50 Cent and Jason Momoa, the guys discuss the state of video game adaptations and whether Hollywood is finally getting it right.🦸 James Gunn’s Superman Sequel Tease Gunn drops a first look at Lex Luthor in power armor in a twitter post that he made stating that the next Superman movie will be released on July 29, 2027. What does this mean for the sequel? Ron and Mario unpack the tease and speculate on the future of DC’s cinematic universe.👹 Daredevil: Born Again – Season 3 Confirmed Disney+ renews the fan-favorite series, sparking talk about Daredevil’s possible role in Avengers: Doomsday—and Ron’s bold predictions about character deaths.📚 Marvel’s Alien vs Captain America Comic Series A new four-part limited series pits Cap against Xenomorphs. Is Marvel late to the party? The hosts dig into Marvel’s take on the &quot;vs Aliens&quot; trend and wonder: could a live-action version be next?🕯️ IDW’s Return to Sleepy Hollow Set 15 years after the original film, this October release has Ron and Mario speculating on where the story goes next in this gothic continuation.🧠 Question of the Week: Are Jump Scares Still Effective? Are jump scares cheap thrills or timeless tools of terror? The hosts debate jump scares vs psychological horror—and which really gets under your skin.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Title: Rotten Tomatoes’ Top Horror, Tomb Raider Returns, and Jump Scare Debate&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this jam-packed episode, Ron and Mario dive into the biggest news and trends in horror, gaming, comics, and superhero media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎃 &lt;b&gt;Rotten Tomatoes’ 100 Best Horror Movies of 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; The hosts break down the list, calling out which films deserved more love—and which were way overrated. Plus, their personal horror picks that didn’t make the cut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎮 &lt;b&gt;New &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tomb Raider&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; Series on Amazon&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; A live-action reboot is on the way starring Zoey Turner as Lara Croft. Ron and Mario react to the casting and share their hopes (and fears) for the series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👊 &lt;b&gt;Upcoming Fighting Game Movies&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; With a &lt;em&gt;Mortal Kombat&lt;/em&gt; sequel confirmed (Karl Urban as Johnny Cage!) and a &lt;em&gt;Street Fighter&lt;/em&gt; movie reportedly featuring 50 Cent and Jason Momoa, the guys discuss the state of video game adaptations and whether Hollywood is finally getting it right.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🦸 &lt;b&gt;James Gunn’s &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Superman&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; Sequel Tease&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Gunn drops a first look at Lex Luthor in power armor in a twitter post that he made stating that the next Superman movie will be released on July 29, 2027. What does this mean for the sequel? Ron and Mario unpack the tease and speculate on the future of DC’s cinematic universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👹 &lt;b&gt;Daredevil: Born Again – Season 3 Confirmed&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Disney+ renews the fan-favorite series, sparking talk about Daredevil’s possible role in &lt;em&gt;Avengers: Doomsday&lt;/em&gt;—and Ron’s bold predictions about character deaths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📚 &lt;b&gt;Marvel’s &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alien vs Captain America&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; Comic Series&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; A new four-part limited series pits Cap against Xenomorphs. Is Marvel late to the party? The hosts dig into Marvel’s take on the &amp;quot;vs Aliens&amp;quot; trend and wonder: could a live-action version be next?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🕯️ &lt;b&gt;IDW’s &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Return to Sleepy Hollow&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Set 15 years after the original film, this October release has Ron and Mario speculating on where the story goes next in this gothic continuation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 &lt;b&gt;Question of the Week: Are Jump Scares Still Effective?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Are jump scares cheap thrills or timeless tools of terror? The hosts debate jump scares vs psychological horror—and which really gets under your skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode Title: Rotten Tomatoes’ Top Horror, Tomb Raider Returns, and Jump Scare Debate In this jam-packed episode, Ron and Mario dive into the biggest news and trends in horror, gaming, comics, and superhero media: 🎃 Rotten Tomatoes’ 100 Best Horror Movies of 2025  The hosts break down the list, calling out which films deserved more love—and which were way overrated. Plus, their personal horror picks that didn’t make the cut. 🎮 New Tomb Raider Series on Amazon  A live-action reboot is on the ...

Season 2, Episode 16

🎙️ Episode Recorded: August 31, 2025 After an unexpected hiatus, Jeff and Ron are back with a packed episode full of reviews, reactions, and industry chatter!🦸‍♂️ Ron kicks things off with a spoiler-free review of James Gunn’s Superman, Disney’s live-action Lilo &amp; Stitch, and Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons.🔪 Jeff dives into Ed Gein and Werewolves—both streaming on Amazon Prime—describing Werewolves as “The Purge with werewolves.” He also shares his thoughts on Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, plus a few surprising notes on the Alien: Earth series, which Ron admits isn’t quite what he expected, but still worth a watch.🎬 In movie news, Lilo &amp; Stitch becomes 2025’s first film to cross the $1 billion global box office mark on a modest $100M budget. Unsurprisingly, Disney has already greenlit a sequel.🌌 The hosts weigh in on the rumored second season of The Acolyte. Despite mixed-to-negative fan reactions to Season 1, whispers suggest Season 2 is already in early development.👻 As spooky season approaches, the guys break down the upcoming 2025 lineup for Shudder’s “Season of Screams,” building the hype for Halloween.🎞️ Wrapping things up, Jeff and Ron react to the newly dropped trailer for IFC/Shudder’s upcoming horror flick Good Boy.❓Question of the Week: Which horror, fantasy, or sci-fi movie from your childhood didn’t hold up when you rewatched it as an adult? Jeff and Ron share their picks—and the nostalgia-fueled disappointment that came with them.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;b&gt;Episode Recorded: August 31, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; After an unexpected hiatus, Jeff and Ron are back with a packed episode full of reviews, reactions, and industry chatter!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🦸‍♂️ Ron kicks things off with a spoiler-free review of &lt;em&gt;James Gunn’s Superman&lt;/em&gt;, Disney’s live-action &lt;em&gt;Lilo &amp;amp; Stitch&lt;/em&gt;, and Zach Cregger’s new horror film &lt;em&gt;Weapons&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔪 Jeff dives into &lt;em&gt;Ed Gein&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Werewolves&lt;/em&gt;—both streaming on Amazon Prime—describing &lt;em&gt;Werewolves&lt;/em&gt; as “&lt;em&gt;The Purge&lt;/em&gt; with werewolves.” He also shares his thoughts on Netflix’s hit series &lt;em&gt;Wednesday&lt;/em&gt;, plus a few surprising notes on the &lt;em&gt;Alien: Earth&lt;/em&gt; series, which Ron admits isn’t quite what he expected, but still worth a watch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎬 In movie news, &lt;em&gt;Lilo &amp;amp; Stitch&lt;/em&gt; becomes 2025’s first film to cross the $1 billion global box office mark on a modest $100M budget. Unsurprisingly, Disney has already greenlit a sequel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌌 The hosts weigh in on the rumored second season of &lt;em&gt;The Acolyte&lt;/em&gt;. Despite mixed-to-negative fan reactions to Season 1, whispers suggest Season 2 is already in early development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👻 As spooky season approaches, the guys break down the upcoming 2025 lineup for Shudder’s “Season of Screams,” building the hype for Halloween.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎞️ Wrapping things up, Jeff and Ron react to the newly dropped trailer for IFC/Shudder’s upcoming horror flick &lt;em&gt;Good Boy&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;❓&lt;b&gt;Question of the Week:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Which horror, fantasy, or sci-fi movie from your childhood didn’t hold up when you rewatched it as an adult? Jeff and Ron share their picks—and the nostalgia-fueled disappointment that came with them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

🎙️ Episode Recorded: August 31, 2025  After an unexpected hiatus, Jeff and Ron are back with a packed episode full of reviews, reactions, and industry chatter! 🦸‍♂️ Ron kicks things off with a spoiler-free review of James Gunn’s Superman, Disney’s live-action Lilo &amp; Stitch, and Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons. 🔪 Jeff dives into Ed Gein and Werewolves—both streaming on Amazon Prime—describing Werewolves as “The Purge with werewolves.” He also shares his thoughts on Netflix’s hit ser...

Season 2, Episode 15

🎙️ Episode Recorded: July 13, 2025This week’s episode kicks off with the team diving into their mixed reactions to the Red Sonja trailer. Could it be that the studio showed us the worst scenes instead of the highlights? The crew weighs in with some surprising takes.🎬 While the show typically steers clear of politics, the current climate made it hard to ignore the controversy surrounding James Gunn’s Superman. The team discusses the backlash to Gunn’s comment about Superman being an “alien immigrant” and the shade being thrown at the film.🦇 Then it&apos;s onto Halloween Horror Nights 2025! Universal Studios has revealed its new haunted house lineup, and it’s already causing a split in the studio. Ron is officially out, while Gigi is all in. Tune in to hear why.🎥 Rumors are swirling that Disney is planning a full Indiana Jones reboot—new cast, new stories, and a fresh take on the legendary adventurer. The team debates whether this is a bold new chapter or a bridge too far.🎥 Also on deck: Marvel Studios and the city of New York have honored comic book legend Jack Kirby by naming a street after him. A touching tribute to one of the greats, and the crew reflects on his legacy.📽️ And finally, Blumhouse has just dropped the first poster for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The hosts revisit their thoughts on the first film and share who’s planning to brave the sequel when it hits theaters.❓ Question of the Week: You’re the world’s next supervillain, and you want everyone to know your name. What’s your villain name, and what unforgettable crime gets you into the Supervillains Hall of Fame?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🎙️ Episode Recorded: July 13, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week’s episode kicks off with the team diving into their mixed reactions to the &lt;em&gt;Red Sonja&lt;/em&gt; trailer. Could it be that the studio showed us the worst scenes instead of the highlights? The crew weighs in with some surprising takes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎬 While the show typically steers clear of politics, the current climate made it hard to ignore the controversy surrounding James Gunn’s &lt;em&gt;Superman&lt;/em&gt;. The team discusses the backlash to Gunn’s comment about Superman being an “alien immigrant” and the shade being thrown at the film.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🦇 Then it&amp;apos;s onto Halloween Horror Nights 2025! Universal Studios has revealed its new haunted house lineup, and it’s already causing a split in the studio. Ron is officially &lt;em&gt;out&lt;/em&gt;, while Gigi is &lt;em&gt;all in&lt;/em&gt;. Tune in to hear why.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 Rumors are swirling that Disney is planning a full &lt;em&gt;Indiana Jones&lt;/em&gt; reboot—new cast, new stories, and a fresh take on the legendary adventurer. The team debates whether this is a bold new chapter or a bridge too far.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 Also on deck: Marvel Studios and the city of New York have honored comic book legend Jack Kirby by naming a street after him. A touching tribute to one of the greats, and the crew reflects on his legacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📽️ And finally, Blumhouse has just dropped the first poster for &lt;em&gt;Five Nights at Freddy’s 2&lt;/em&gt;. The hosts revisit their thoughts on the first film and share who’s planning to brave the sequel when it hits theaters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;❓ Question of the Week:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; You’re the world’s next supervillain, and you want &lt;em&gt;everyone&lt;/em&gt; to know your name. What’s your villain name, and what unforgettable crime gets you into the Supervillains Hall of Fame?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

🎙️ Episode Recorded: July 13, 2025 This week’s episode kicks off with the team diving into their mixed reactions to the Red Sonja trailer. Could it be that the studio showed us the worst scenes instead of the highlights? The crew weighs in with some surprising takes. 🎬 While the show typically steers clear of politics, the current climate made it hard to ignore the controversy surrounding James Gunn’s Superman. The team discusses the backlash to Gunn’s comment about Superman being an “alien i...

Season 2, Episode 14

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded July 5, 2025This week’s episode kicks off with news that M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated Blumhouse sequel, has flopped at the box office—leaving fans of the original disappointed. The hosts dive into the fallout, including a comment from Jason Blum about the challenges of creating successful sequels.🎬 The conversation then shifts to the passing of legendary composer Mark Snow, reflecting on his prolific career and iconic scores for both film and television.🦇 In box office news, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has officially surpassed Jaws—which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary—to become the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time. The hosts unpack what this milestone means for the genre.🎥 Next, the team discusses the announcement that Steven Spielberg is returning to the sci-fi genre with a new UFO film set to release in 2026. They share their thoughts on the legendary director revisiting the world of extraterrestrials after decades away.📽️ Wrapping things up, the hosts react to a recent article from CBR.com listing &quot;10 Fantasy Movies That Are Now Unwatchable.&quot; Ron, Jeff, and Mario debate the picks, weighing in on whether these films really deserve a spot on the list.❓ Question of the Week: You&apos;re the President of the United States. You’re informed that alien spacecraft have arrived and are now surrounding Earth. All attempts to communicate result in our satellites being destroyed. Do you continue trying to make contact—or launch a military response?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;b&gt;Episode Summary – Recorded July 5, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week’s episode kicks off with news that &lt;em&gt;M3GAN 2.0&lt;/em&gt;, the highly anticipated Blumhouse sequel, has flopped at the box office—leaving fans of the original disappointed. The hosts dive into the fallout, including a comment from Jason Blum about the challenges of creating successful sequels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎬 The conversation then shifts to the passing of legendary composer &lt;b&gt;Mark Snow&lt;/b&gt;, reflecting on his prolific career and iconic scores for both film and television.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🦇 In box office news, Ryan Coogler’s &lt;em&gt;Sinners&lt;/em&gt; has officially surpassed &lt;em&gt;Jaws&lt;/em&gt;—which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary—to become the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time. The hosts unpack what this milestone means for the genre.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 Next, the team discusses the announcement that &lt;b&gt;Steven Spielberg&lt;/b&gt; is returning to the sci-fi genre with a new UFO film set to release in 2026. They share their thoughts on the legendary director revisiting the world of extraterrestrials after decades away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📽️ Wrapping things up, the hosts react to a recent article from &lt;em&gt;CBR.com&lt;/em&gt; listing &amp;quot;10 Fantasy Movies That Are Now Unwatchable.&amp;quot; Ron, Jeff, and Mario debate the picks, weighing in on whether these films really deserve a spot on the list.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;❓ &lt;b&gt;Question of the Week:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; You&amp;apos;re the President of the United States. You’re informed that alien spacecraft have arrived and are now surrounding Earth. All attempts to communicate result in our satellites being destroyed. Do you continue trying to make contact—or launch a military response?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2394094/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded July 5, 2025 This week’s episode kicks off with news that M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated Blumhouse sequel, has flopped at the box office—leaving fans of the original disappointed. The hosts dive into the fallout, including a comment from Jason Blum about the challenges of creating successful sequels. 🎬 The conversation then shifts to the passing of legendary composer Mark Snow, reflecting on his prolific career and iconic scores for both film and television. 🦇...

Season 2  Episode 13

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