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Deadpool and Wolverine Review Jan 06, 2023

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Steve recounts a chaotic New Year's Day travel disaster involving Spirit Airlines cancellations, rental car billing errors, and multiple rebooking attempts across three airlines. He also discusses recent Transformers and Star Trek collectible finds at retail stores, upcoming guest podcast appearances, and teases a discussion about DC and Warner Brothers' handling of the Flash movie and Ezra Miller.

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Dragon Ball Daima, Sparking Zero, Shifting Gears, and DC Cinematic Universe Updates Dec 23, 2022

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Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike return after months away to discuss adult collectors driving the toy industry, the Transformers franchise's quality issues across price points, Warner Brothers suing a creator over Batman story similarities, James Gunn's DC changes, the Disney+ miniseries The Santa Clauses, the National Treasure: Edge of Mystery series on Disney+, and the escalating costs and frustrations of streaming services. Plus thoughts on physical media versus streaming, and why content quality suffers when too many platforms pump out too much too fast.

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3D Printing, Dragon Ball Daima, and the Evolution of Online Social Spaces Nov 14, 2022

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Steve and TFG1Mike catch up on life changes—including a hand injury recovery and apartment setup—before diving into what they've been watching. They discuss Star Trek: Prodigy and Lower Decks, Walker Independence, The Mighty Ducks, Blockbuster, and The Santa Clauses, plus share insights on the CW's ownership change to Nexstar and what it means for shows like The Flash and Walker Independence. They also cover recent toy pickups including Jada Toys Nano Metal Figs Transformers Series 1 and 2, and a heavy deluxe Funko Pop.

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Celtic City, The Clubhouse, Avengers Doomsday, The Electric State, and Star Trek Nacelle Figures Review Sep 29, 2022

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In AG 410 and GCR 305 the guys interview the one the only Tom Bergeron! We ask Tom about his entire life, from Radio, to Television, and so much more. Check out the latest interview here on The GCRN with Steve and Mike!

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Netflix Interface Updates, Sesame Street's Move to Netflix, and the New Superman Film Sep 22, 2022

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Steve Megatron, TFG1Mike, and Pecan Court Michael dive into the Mercari Reuse Report 2022 Family Edition, discussing the projected growth of the secondhand market to over $50 billion by 2030. They explore how buying used items—from children's clothing to collectibles and electronics—has become a practical necessity with rising inflation, sharing personal experiences with garage sales, resale shops like Once Upon a Child, and online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and eBay. The conversation touches on supply chain issues since COVID, changing fees on resale platforms, and the economics of selling secondhand goods.

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D23 Reactions, Marvel Phase 5, and Star Wars Announcements Sep 15, 2022

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Steve and Mike react to announcements from D23, including updates on Marvel's Phase 5 and Phase 6, Star Wars projects like Tales of the Jedi, and Disney's live-action adaptations. They discuss whether Marvel can maintain momentum post-Endgame, Disney's reliance on recycled animated-to-live-action remakes, and the state of convention announcements overall.

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Valnet Inc and the Consolidation of Geek Culture News Sep 08, 2022

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Steve and Mike discuss how one company, Valnet Inc., owns most major geek culture news websites—Screen Rant, Collider, Comic Book Resources, MovieWeb, Game Rant, and more—leading to recycled articles across platforms. They talk about clickbait content, poor research, and why they prefer curated discussion over breaking news. They also celebrate Batman: The Animated Series' 30th anniversary and share personal food nostalgia stories.

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Interview with Adam Mastroianni on Pop Culture Oligopolies and Social NetworkS Aug 12, 2022

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Adam Mastroianni, a social psychologist with a PhD, joins the show to discuss his research on human behavior and conversation, and his writing on how corporate consolidation has limited diversity in entertainment and culture. The conversation explores how oligopolies shape what we consume, the loss of experimental and "deviant" cultural innovation, and why stepping back from constant news consumption matters for mental health and personal impact.

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Hollywood Tentpoles, Clickbait Articles, and Mickey Mouse's Public Jul 26, 2022

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Steve and Mike discuss Disney's potential loss of Mickey Mouse copyright, break down misleading clickbait headlines from CinemaBlend and other outlets, and examine why major studio franchises are losing their cultural grip. They explore audience fatigue with superhero films post-Endgame, the natural cycles of Hollywood trends, and why even reliable tentpoles like Marvel and Star Wars are starting to crumble under formulaic storytelling.

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Top 100 Animated Series Countdown Update and AI in Media Jun 17, 2022

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Steve Megatron sits down for this interview as he invites David Carpenter to the digital studios tonight. And if you’re not familiar with David, he is a veteran of theater, the Founder of Tilted Windmills Theatricals, and CEO of Gamiotics. Tune in as they discuss his career, favorite board games, video games, and innovating something fun for entertainment.

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