Boulder Punch Podcast
- Episodes
- 160
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- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
From the duo that brought you Livin’ on the Edge: The Spider-Man Podcast comes an all-new show covering everything under the pop-culture sun: BOULDER PUNCH! Join hosts Alec and Brian as they discuss various movies, TV shows, video games, comics, and whatever else comes to their minds every episode!
License: Boulder Punch Prod 2022
Episodes 160
EP 160 - #TheGunnHasBeenSilenced
WHO COULD HAVE FORESEEN THIS? It's been a month since Skydance consumed Warner Bros. Discovery like a parasite, and the ramifications have already begun. Despite his promise that James Gunn and Peter Safran …
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WHO COULD HAVE FORESEEN THIS?
It's been a month since Skydance consumed Warner Bros. Discovery like a parasite, and the ramifications have already begun. Despite his promise that James Gunn and Peter Safran would keep their positions at DC Studios, Skydance CEO David Ellison -- alongside co-CEO Ynon Kriez -- fired the duo last Friday, replacing them with former-Marvel-now-christian producer Jeremy Latcham. This development has dominated the entire pop culture sphere this week, but what do the boys who've been critical of the DCU think about its untimely demise? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian discuss recent news and give their thoughts on the DCU's end, the mistakes made along the way, and what worse is still yet to come from Ellison and Skydance.
EP 159 - Survival
"SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO ME..." After fourteen years, Avatar is finally back on television! We've been eagerly anticipating the Earth Avatar series for nearly two and a half years now, making our own pitches …
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"SOMEDAY YOU'LL RETURN TO ME..."
After fourteen years, Avatar is finally back on television! We've been eagerly anticipating the Earth Avatar series for nearly two and a half years now, making our own pitches and following every trail of breadcrumbs laid out about its development. Now that it's finally here, what do we think? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian discuss recent news as well as their spoiler-filled thoughts on the first book in the story of Pavi, Nisha, Jae, and Karthik -- AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS - BOOK ONE: SURVIVAL!
EP 158 - You Snooze You News
THE LORD GIVETH AND TAKETH. It's been a minute! Time for us to play catch-up! The past three weeks have been nothing short of crazy, exciting, and devastating, and it's time to go all-in. So, tune in as Alec …
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THE LORD GIVETH AND TAKETH.
It's been a minute! Time for us to play catch-up! The past three weeks have been nothing short of crazy, exciting, and devastating, and it's time to go all-in. So, tune in as Alec and Brian look back at the biggest news so far this month, including New York Comic-Con, their thoughts so far on AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS, recent rumblings in the games industry, and what's currently happening at DC Studios!
EP 157 - Homie, It is Intact
"YEAH! VIDEO GAME!"After many years of bad films, many years of good games, and many moons of unbearable accuracy discourse, the first good Resident Evil movie has finally been released! So, what do the boys …
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"YEAH! VIDEO GAME!"
After many years of bad films, many years of good games, and many moons of unbearable accuracy discourse, the first good Resident Evil movie has finally been released! So, what do the boys think of it? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian discuss recent news (including Born Again Season 3, Star Wars Episode X, and the unforeseen Clone Saga show), as well as their spoiler-filled thoughts on Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL!
EP 156 - Hawkcock: A Wolverine Story
"SHE'S LIKE A PHOENIX, THAT WOMAN!" When Wolverine was first revealed five years ago, nobody could predict the tumultuous saga it would face in the coming years. Insomniac's reputation declining amidst …
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"SHE'S LIKE A PHOENIX, THAT WOMAN!"
When Wolverine was first revealed five years ago, nobody could predict the tumultuous saga it would face in the coming years. Insomniac's reputation declining amidst dissatisfied fan reception to Spider-Man 2, an unprecedented cyberattack resulting in hours of footage and an entire story outline leaked, pressure from no further updates for nearly two years, being caught in the crossfire amidst culture wars and PlayStation's (and the industry's) worst year in ages, it's been a long, windy road to release that would've made it all worth it if the game stuck the landing. Well, it kinda did, and kinda didn't, but in what ways? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian go all-in on the spoiler-filled insanity that is Insomniac's most fascinating and divisive Marvel game to date -- MARVEL'S WOLVERINE!
EP 155 - It's a Calling
"ACTING IS THE SUM OF EVERYTHING YOU'VE EXPERIENCED." If you guys have been following us throughout the year, you know Brian's been trying to get Alec to watch Wonder Man for the past eight months. Because he …
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"ACTING IS THE SUM OF EVERYTHING YOU'VE EXPERIENCED."
If you guys have been following us throughout the year, you know Brian's been trying to get Alec to watch Wonder Man for the past eight months. Because he didn't, the show got cancelled. Now he has worked to make amends by finally watching the eight episodes he was told were made for him. He was told the truth. He is sorry. So, tune in as Alec and Brian talk all about Marvel's surprise television hit of the year (and the show they cancelled after renewing) -- WONDER MAN!
EP 154 - The News of the Game(s)
YAO MING ALMOST CRIED WHEN HE SAW THE STATE OF PLAYS. As we near the final quarter of 2026, video game news and releases are starting to heat up. Between all the games trying to launch without being impacted by …
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YAO MING ALMOST CRIED WHEN HE SAW THE STATE OF PLAYS.
As we near the final quarter of 2026, video game news and releases are starting to heat up. Between all the games trying to launch without being impacted by GTAVI, and all the footage making its way from hacked hard drives to the internet, you'd think actual showcases would have more to, well, show. Oh well, we still got a few things to ramble about. So, tune in as Alec and Brian go over all the news from the last couple weeks, including new looks at GRAND THEFT AUTO VI and WOLVERINE, as well as the leaked trailer for Motive's IRON MAN game!
EP 153 - The Future Belongs to Everyone
"AND I'M TAKING IT BACK." Ever since My Adventures with Superman premiered three years ago, we at Boulder Punch have been undeniably hooked, with its second season especially being one of our favorite DC things …
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"AND I'M TAKING IT BACK."
Ever since My Adventures with Superman premiered three years ago, we at Boulder Punch have been undeniably hooked, with its second season especially being one of our favorite DC things in recent memory. The past two years waiting for Season 3 have been long, but now it's finally out! While there is plenty to love, including arguably the best episode of the entire show, there are some low points that leave quite a bit to be desired. But with an uncertain future looming, what do we really think of this season? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian go over recent news, as well as their spoiler-filled thoughts on MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 3 -- alongside what the future holds!
EP 152 - I Have Faith
YAO MING ALMOST CRIED WHEN HE SAW THE CURRENT STATE OF X-MEN '97. After two and a half years alongside a creative shakeup, the second season of X-MEN '97 is finally here! While the season's had its fair share …
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YAO MING ALMOST CRIED WHEN HE SAW THE CURRENT STATE OF X-MEN '97.
After two and a half years alongside a creative shakeup, the second season of X-MEN '97 is finally here! While the season's had its fair share of highs, it's also had some pretty dizzying lows -- so much that people are worrying for the future of the show. So, what did we think of it? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian go over recent news (Paramount/WBD Merger, the state of DC, WOLVERINE gameplay, BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE updates, and casting for the X-MEN movie) alongside their spoiler-filled thoughts on X-MEN '97 Season 2!
EP 151 - The One After Brand New Day
NOW WHAT? With Brand New Day dominating the box office, it's time to take a look at all the news we missed and see what's coming next. The view is more mixed than we'd like it to be, but it must be scoped out …
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NOW WHAT?
With Brand New Day dominating the box office, it's time to take a look at all the news we missed and see what's coming next. The view is more mixed than we'd like it to be, but it must be scoped out nonetheless. So, tune in as Alec and Brian go over all the biggest bits from the past two weeks, including Marvel's SDCC panel, the new LANTERNS trailer, the cancellation of WONDER MAN, and the castings of Emma Frost and Cyclops in the upcoming X-MEN movie!
EP 150 - Brand New Day (ft. HeyGuysItSpidey & @gwenstacying)
"I'M BOTH." Happy Spider-Man Day! After four and a half years of trial and error, creative differences, versions tossed in the trash, and so, so much waiting, the next chapter in Peter Parker's live-action saga …
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"I'M BOTH."
Happy Spider-Man Day! After four and a half years of trial and error, creative differences, versions tossed in the trash, and so, so much waiting, the next chapter in Peter Parker's live-action saga has finally arrived! The film is garnering mass amounts of praise and unforeseen financial success for the webhead, but what do we think of it? Tune in to find out as Alec, Brian, and guests Trey and Darby mark the 150th Episode of the show with their spoiler-filled thoughts on SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
EP 149 - The One Before Brand New Day
ONE LAST LOOK BEFORE THE DAWN BREAKS. Had a little hiatus again. Oopsie daisy! Time to recap. Before Brand New Day releases in a few days, come join Alec and Brian as they round up as much news from the past …
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ONE LAST LOOK BEFORE THE DAWN BREAKS.
Had a little hiatus again. Oopsie daisy! Time to recap. Before Brand New Day releases in a few days, come join Alec and Brian as they round up as much news from the past few weeks as they can, from Marvel's new EIC and the latest at DC all the way to trailers for AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER, AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS, Marvel's WOLVERINE, CLAYFACE, RESIDENT EVIL, and AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY!
EP 148 - It's Over
SOON WE WILL OWN NOTHING! Last week capping off with the second season of a bad adaptation and a bad entry in a cinematic universe seemed to bode badly for this week. A lot of things have happened, and while …
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SOON WE WILL OWN NOTHING!
Last week capping off with the second season of a bad adaptation and a bad entry in a cinematic universe seemed to bode badly for this week. A lot of things have happened, and while some of it's good, most is, uhh... concerning. So, tune in as Alec and Brian dive through all the big pop culture stuff of the past week, including more on NATLA Season 2, SUPERGIRL and the DCU, the PERSONA live action Netflix series, and the new awful updates from Xbox and PlayStation, including the latter's decision to end physical discs for good!
EP 147 - Revenge is (Not) the Answer
WHAT DOES LOBO EVEN DO? After Superman got the DCU off to a (debatably) good start, many were excited to see where Kara Zor-El's first cinematic outing in forty years would take things next. Her film being …
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WHAT DOES LOBO EVEN DO?
After Superman got the DCU off to a (debatably) good start, many were excited to see where Kara Zor-El's first cinematic outing in forty years would take things next. Her film being adapted from a singular critically-acclaimed comic seemed to be the perfect recipe for a surefire hit. Unfortunately, both critically and commercially, that has not seemed to pass. So, what happened? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian go all in on the spoilers and questionable choices behind the fourth chapter of the DCU -- SUPERGIRL!
EP 146 - Absolute News
THE BRAVE AND THE DIRE. Oh boy, Alec and Brian had a main topic but got carried away with the news section! How exciting! Anyway, y'all know the drill. Tune in as Alec and Brian pre-game for their Supergirl …
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THE BRAVE AND THE DIRE.
Oh boy, Alec and Brian had a main topic but got carried away with the news section! How exciting! Anyway, y'all know the drill. Tune in as Alec and Brian pre-game for their Supergirl discussion with big things from the past week, including the return of Elodie Yung as Elektra, MY ADVENTURES WITH GREEN LANTERN, the ABSOLUTE BATMAN animated series, and the long-dreaded NETFLIX AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Season 2!
EP 145 - Out with the Old, In with the Brand New
"I'M LOSING MY MIND..." Another week brings another round of news, some big, some small that eventually spin out into broader conversations. Either way, our favorite web-head finally has a new trailer, so it's …
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"I'M LOSING MY MIND..."
Another week brings another round of news, some big, some small that eventually spin out into broader conversations. Either way, our favorite web-head finally has a new trailer, so it's time to lock in. Tune in as Alec and Brian go over recent news, trailers, and thoughts, from the WB/Paramount merger, to Chris Evans returning in SECRET WARS, to Jessica Cruz in MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 3, to the recent failures of films like THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and the highly-anticipated trailer for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
EP 144 - The Good News, The Bad News, & The Who News
BRING ON THE WILDERNESS YEARS PART TWO! We planned on talking about Mandalorian and Grogu this episode, but too much happened in the past week for us to condense. Game showcases, leaks, and the official …
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BRING ON THE WILDERNESS YEARS PART TWO!
We planned on talking about Mandalorian and Grogu this episode, but too much happened in the past week for us to condense. Game showcases, leaks, and the official (for-now) sunsetting of the longest-running sci-fi show of all time didn't really leave us with much room to talk about a vapid movie. So, tune in as Alec and Brian go over the biggest bits from the past week, including RESIDENT EVIL: VERONICA, THE WOLF AMONG US 2, GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED, PERSONA 4 REVIVAL AND PERSONA 6, MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN SEASON 3, and of course -- the end of DOCTOR WHO for the foreseeable future!
EP 143 - Drowning in News
LET'S RECAP, SHALL WE? Alec is finally free from his two-year stint in grad school, and it's time to get back into the swing of things. So much has happened the past four weeks that it's enough to make our …
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LET'S RECAP, SHALL WE?
Alec is finally free from his two-year stint in grad school, and it's time to get back into the swing of things. So much has happened the past four weeks that it's enough to make our heads spin, but we will dive into it all nonetheless. So, tune in as Alec and Brian ring in the summer by going all in on the biggest bits from the past month, including the DEVIL MAY CRY series, the PUNISHER special, THE BOYS finale, THE BATMAN PART II's cast, trailers for LANTERNS and X-MEN '97 Season 2, new info and footage of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 3, new info on BRAND NEW DAY, and the latest State of Play featuring new looks at GOD OF WAR: LAUFEY and Marvel's WOLVERINE!
EP 142 - Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.
"BOO!" After the lukewarm to positive reception of its messier first season, the Man Without Fear's newest season left many hoping for something tighter, more focused, and closer in quality to its Netflix …
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"BOO!"
After the lukewarm to positive reception of its messier first season, the Man Without Fear's newest season left many hoping for something tighter, more focused, and closer in quality to its Netflix predecessor. What resulted was what many consider to be a massive step up that brings this new era to a head, while still struggling with some growing pains. So, what do we think? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian dive into the action, insanity, and spoilers of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2!
EP 141 - Devil's News Cake
WE HAVE OUR JOY BACK. Been a bit! In the time we've been gone, a whole lot's happened. Some good, some bad, some giving us the joy we've awaited so long. Let's dig in. Come tune in as Alec and Brian go over …
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WE HAVE OUR JOY BACK.
Been a bit! In the time we've been gone, a whole lot's happened. Some good, some bad, some giving us the joy we've awaited so long. Let's dig in. Come tune in as Alec and Brian go over some of the news and trailers from the past several weeks, including CLAYFACE, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 3, and Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL!
EP 140 - Brand New News
"IT AMOUNTS TO A KIND OF... REBIRTH." It's been four weeks since we last covered any kind of news, and boy oh boy has everything happened since then. From leaks, to awful business decisions, to monumental …
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"IT AMOUNTS TO A KIND OF... REBIRTH."
It's been four weeks since we last covered any kind of news, and boy oh boy has everything happened since then. From leaks, to awful business decisions, to monumental trailers, it's been a doozy. So, what do the boys have to say about it? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian talk all the news from the past few weeks, including new looks at AVATAR: AANG - THE LAST AIRBENDER, LANTERNS, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN, DUNE: PART THREE, and the long-awaited trailer for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
EP 139 - Grace and Leon's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
"I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT HERE WITH YOU..." After the emotional and shocking ending of Resident Evil Village, many wondered where the franchise would go next, even more so who it would revolve around. What many did …
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"I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT HERE WITH YOU..."
After the emotional and shocking ending of Resident Evil Village, many wondered where the franchise would go next, even more so who it would revolve around. What many did not expect was a pivot back to Raccoon City and the T-Virus through the eyes of newcomer Grace Ashcroft and veteran Leon Kennedy. This entry -- celebrating the series' 30th anniversary -- has already been hailed as a GOTY contender, but what do the boys think? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian dive into the horror, action, drama, and hilarity of RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM!
EP 138 - Yeah Whatever Man (ft. @gwenstacying & @HeyGuysItSpidey)
IT STARTS WITH "SORRY." Last November, the four of us gathered around to watch both seasons of one of the most popular adult animated shows currently running. We did not like it. We meant to talk about how we …
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IT STARTS WITH "SORRY."
Last November, the four of us gathered around to watch both seasons of one of the most popular adult animated shows currently running. We did not like it. We meant to talk about how we did not like it for the past three months. Also, Evangelion is back. Nothing works out the way you want it to, huh? Oh, well. Tune in as Alec, Brian, Darby, and Trey talk Yoko Taro's new NEON GENESIS EVANGELION series as well as their brutally honest thoughts on HAZBIN HOTEL!
EP 137 - Your Sons Have Returned
DID YOU MISS US? The boys are back from their longest hiatus yet, and are now tasked with covering two months' worth of news in a reasonable amount of time. God help them. Anywho, tune in as Alec and Brian dive …
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DID YOU MISS US?
The boys are back from their longest hiatus yet, and are now tasked with covering two months' worth of news in a reasonable amount of time. God help them. Anywho, tune in as Alec and Brian dive into the biggest pop culture rumblings, including Brainiac's casting, the trailers for DOOMSDAY and SPIDER-NOIR, Sony's latest State of Play, and everything in between!
EP 136 - Don't Look, Kevin
NOTHING TO SEE HERE. THIS IS ALL MADE UP. Another two weeks apart, another news episode! As we wrap up the year and look to the next one, a lot has dropped in our laps. From movie trailers, to game trailers, to …
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NOTHING TO SEE HERE. THIS IS ALL MADE UP.
Another two weeks apart, another news episode! As we wrap up the year and look to the next one, a lot has dropped in our laps. From movie trailers, to game trailers, to scary-ass corporate mergers, to scary-ass leaks akin to sticks of dynamite, we got a lot to cover. So, tune in as Alec and Brian look back on the biggest December news, including SUPERGIRL, The Game Awards, John Cena's retirement, and definitely-not-trailer-leaks for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
EP 135 - That Bird That I Hate
HONOR DIED ON THE GINGKO TREE. After over five years of waiting -- and the most obvious headache-inducing reactionary grifting -- Sucker Punch's sequel to Ghost of Tsushima has finally released. Atsu's tale of …
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HONOR DIED ON THE GINGKO TREE.
After over five years of waiting -- and the most obvious headache-inducing reactionary grifting -- Sucker Punch's sequel to Ghost of Tsushima has finally released. Atsu's tale of revenge has garnered mass amounts of praise for its characters, gameplay, and open world, but what do we think of it? Tune in to find out as Alec and Brian discuss recent news from the past two weeks as well as their thoughts on PlayStation's new blockbuster -- GHOST OF YŌTEI!
EP 134 - Looks Like News is Back On the Menu, Boys
WHERE ARE WE? Oh hey, guys. A month goes by fast doesn't it? You know what doesn't go by fast? All the news we have to sift through. Oh boy oh boy. Tune in as Alec and Brian return from hiatus with yet another …
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WHERE ARE WE?
Oh hey, guys. A month goes by fast doesn't it? You know what doesn't go by fast? All the news we have to sift through. Oh boy oh boy. Tune in as Alec and Brian return from hiatus with yet another news episode covering all the big things from the past month, including THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO, the return of DOCTOR WHO, Brainiac in MAN OF TOMORROW, and more!
EP 133 - I Feel Liberated
OVERMEDICATED!We struggled for theming on this one beyond yet another news episode. We've been gone. Things happened. Tale as old as time. Tune in as Alec and Brian sift through the biggest entertainment news …
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OVERMEDICATED!
We struggled for theming on this one beyond yet another news episode. We've been gone. Things happened. Tale as old as time. Tune in as Alec and Brian sift through the biggest entertainment news from the past few weeks, including the future of the DCU, new Avatar: Seven Havens rumors, the fall of TRON, and a lot of new stuff from NYCC -- including DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2!
EP 132 - Congratulations (ft. @gwenstacying)
"WHAT IS YOUR HEART FOR?" Thirty years ago today, a new anime premiered on television in Japan. One that seemed standard fare for the time, giant robots fighting giant monsters, etc. What no one really knew was …
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"WHAT IS YOUR HEART FOR?"
Thirty years ago today, a new anime premiered on television in Japan. One that seemed standard fare for the time, giant robots fighting giant monsters, etc. What no one really knew was that it would end up becoming one of the cornerstones of all of modern pop culture as we know it, one that's still analyzed to this day in its storytelling, themes, and artistry. Many people have taken their cracks at discussing it, and now it's our turn. So, tune in as Alec, Brian, and special guest Darby (@gwenstacying) celebrate the thirty year anniversary of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION by looking back on the series, The End of Evangelion, all the manga spinoffs, and even the rebuilds, and discussing what they all mean to them!
EP 131 - Daddy's Home
WE'RE BACK, BABY! What was supposed to be a short hiatus stretched out over the course of a month. A lot's happened, including things we've waited four years for, so let's get to it. Tune in as Alec and Brian …
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WE'RE BACK, BABY!
What was supposed to be a short hiatus stretched out over the course of a month. A lot's happened, including things we've waited four years for, so let's get to it. Tune in as Alec and Brian return to Boulder Punch and discuss recent news, such as MAN OF TOMORROW, KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE, Krondon as Tombstone in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, and the four-years-in-the-making first gameplay trailer for Insomniac Games' WOLVERINE!
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