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Issue 596: The Last of Us Ep. 7 "Convergence" Spoiler Review May 28, 2025

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On today's issue of the podcast the guys reveal when and what they'll be podcasting about at Comicpalooza 2025 (see below for more). Then the guys react to Marvel Studios/Disney's delay of both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. With the delay, Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on the same day as Dune: Messiah... there's no way both release the same day right? Then the main topic of today's issue, the season 2 finale of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of that cliffhangar ending, the differences between the game/show, how revenge makes people do stupid things, season 3 setting up to be Abby's story, Jesse having a chance to shine, whether season 2 will end up being one of their favorite shows of the year, and more!
Comicast is back podcasting live from Comicpalooza! This year's event takes place Friday June 20th through Sunday June 22nd at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Jong and Michael along with Brad Gilmore (ESPN 97.5's Hall of Fame) and Chalice Williams (Reel Movie Junkie), will be podcasting live Saturday, June 21st at 3p. The group will be ranking of the MCU Multiverse Film Saga live from the Podcast Pavilion Stage. So everyone is bringing their own list? No, the group will be selecting/building the list live during the podcast. So once a film is selcted for a particular slot on the ranking it's locked into that spot. What could go wrong? Keep listening each week as the event draws closer for more guest announcements, schedule updates, and more! To get the latest news regarding Comicpalooza, follow Comicpalooza's social media channels.
X : https://www.x.com/Comicpalooza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Threads: https://www.threads.net/houstoncomicpalooza - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicpalooza.bsky.social- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Comicpalooza
For passes, event info, and more visit comicpalooza.com.
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
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One Shot: Andor S2 Spoiler Review with Eric Francisco of Esquire & Jessica McNair of Tales of the Force May 23, 2025

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It's finally time to talk Andor season 2! For this spoiler filled discussion Jong and Michael are joined by Eric Francisco of Esquire and Jessica McNair of the Tales of the Force podcast. The group give their thoughts on the season as a whole, why it's been a standout in a year filled with top tier television, Cassian/Bix's respective journeys, the relevant message for audiences today, the breakout Kleya had, Kleya/Luthen's backstory reveal, the change of the release/narrative structure for this season versus season 1, where Deedra... wait Dedra... umm where D ends up, standout moments, and much, much more! Seriously there's a lot the group discusses, just look at the length of this issue! (Editor Michael Note: we could've gone another hour or so because there's a still a ton of aspects we could've talked about.)
Check out Eric's work on Esquire and follow him on Bluesky, @ericfrancisco24.bsky.social‬ and Instagram @efrangelion
Listen to the Tales of the Force podcast hosted by Jessica on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch on YouTube or TikTok. Stay up to date with the latest happenings/episodes by following on social media @talesoftheforce on Instagram and Threads.
Comicast is back podcasting live from Comicpalooza! This year's event takes place Friday June 20th through Sunday June 22nd at the George R. Brown Convention Center! The guys, along with some special guests, will be podcasting live about [redacted]. Keep listening each week as the event draws closer for more guest announcements, schedule updates, and more! To get the latest news regarding Comicpalooza, follow Comicpalooza's social media channels.
X : https://www.x.com/Comicpalooza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Threads: https://www.threads.net/houstoncomicpalooza - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicpalooza.bsky.social- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Comicpalooza
For passes, event info, and more visit comicpalooza.com.
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 595: Superman & Ironheart Trailer Reactions & TLOU Ep. 6 Spoiler Review May 20, 2025

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On today's issue of the podcast the guys react to the snip snap snip snap of Max... I mean HBO Max... yes they rebranded it again. Plus the guys react to the 2nd trailer of Superman and the 1st trailer of Ironheart and dive into full spoilers about episode 6 of The Last of Us.
Comicast is back podcasting live from Comicpalooza! This year's event takes place Friday June 20th through Sunday June 22nd at the George R. Brown Convention Center! The guys, along with some special guests, will be podcasting live about [redacted]. Keep listening each week as the event draws closer for more guest announcements, schedule updates, and more! To get the latest news regarding Comicpalooza, follow Comicpalooza's social media channels.
X : https://www.x.com/Comicpalooza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Threads: https://www.threads.net/houstoncomicpalooza - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicpalooza.bsky.social- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Comicpalooza
For passes, event info, and more visit comicpalooza.com.
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 594: We're Back for CP25, TLOU Ep. 5 Spoiler Review, & Jake Schreier Directing X-Men? May 13, 2025

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Today on the podcast the guys break the news that they're back for Comicpalooza 2025 as part of the Podcast Partnership Program. They discuss the some of the guests announcement and tease some of what they have planned. Plus, the guys discuss the reports that Thunderbolts* director Jake Scheier is the top choice for X-Men, why Jong hopes for someone else, and how much Kevin Feige could be involved. Then the guys dive into full spoilers of The Last of Us Episode 5 "Feel Her Love."
Comicast is back live at Comicpalooza this year! Happening June 20th through the 22nd at the George R. Brown convention center! The guys, along with some special guests, will be podcasting live from the event. They'll have more guest announcements and schedule updates as the event draws closer. Stay up to date on the latest news for Comicpalooza by following Comicpalooza social media channels.
X : https://www.x.com/Comicpalooza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza- Threads: https://www.threads.net/houstoncomicpalooza - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicpalooza.bsky.social- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Comicpalooza
For passes, event info, and more visit comicpalooza.com!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 593: The Last of Us Ep. 4 "Day One" Spoiler Review May 06, 2025

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Oh wow, 2 issues in one day? These guys talk a lot. On this edition of the podcast give their spoilery review of episode 4 of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of Ellie and Dina's major reveals to each other, how the show's stellar production design really shined, the debut of Isaac, cutlery options, the mirroring of Abby's journey to Jackson with Ellie's journey to Seattle, seeing how the WLF/Seraphites conflict has grown to the point where neither is heroic just brutal, the cycle of violence themes, and more!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 592: Thunderbolts* Spoiler Review May 06, 2025

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Thunderbolts* is finally out so the guys go full spoilers for their review of the latest MCU entry. Listen as the guys discuss why they think it's a possible top 10 MCU film, why the story resonates so much, the visual interpretation of The Void, how it's more of a Florence Pugh joint but that's ok, Lewis Pullman's strong debut as Bob, how Marvel found the smartest way to adapt Sentry/The Void, the hilarity of Red Guardian, whether Taskmaster was actually needed, what those post credit scenes set up, and much more!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 591: The Last of Us Ep. 3 "The Path" Spoiler Review Apr 29, 2025

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Jong is sick but that's ok because he pushes through so he can talk all things The Last of Us. Jong and Michael dive into a full spoiler review of episode 3. Find out what the guys thought of the quieter episode, how Ellie is dealing with the fallout of episode 2, how the town is recoverying from the attack, understanding where both sides of the town hall are coming from, the WLF vs the Seraphites, the cycle of violence, how Ellie has always been like Joel, Gail seeing through Ellie, the changes for Tommy versus the game's version, whether that one scene from last week's episode was less brutal than the game version, and more!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 590: The Last of Us S2 Ep. 2 "Through the Valley" Spoiler Review Apr 22, 2025

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Today on the podcast the guys discuss the latest trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out what they thought of the new footage shown of the first family, the reveal of Shalla-Bal a.k.a. the Silver Surfer, Ben Grimm's difference in personality this time around, and more! Then the guys dive into the latest episode of The Last of Us. Find out what the guys thought of "Through the Valley" as they go into full spoilers about the heart wrenching episode. From Abby's impact, whether the changes worked for them, what's up with IGN's TLOU reviews, the cycle of violence, the attack on Jackson, and much more!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 589: Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 9 & The Last of Us S2 Ep. 1 Spoiler Reviews Apr 17, 2025

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Today on the podcast the guys give their spoiler filled thoughts on the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again and the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us. For Daredevil, the guys discuss the pairing of Punisher & Daredevil, that fight scene, the revelation of who killed Hector, the terrifying political ties that reflect our current world, what they thought of the season as a whole, who could possibly form that team, that mid-credit scene, Heather's connection with Fisk, the truth about Red Hook, and much more! Then the guys dive into The Last of Us, and speak about the beef between Ellie and Joel, the adaptation of Abby, that frightening abandoned grocery store scene, why Isabel Merced is perfect as Dina, Joel use of violence, the connection between the show creators, and more!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

Issue 588: Talking Superman & Daredevil Born Again with Aaron Perine of Phase Hero & Free Space Apr 10, 2025

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Today on the podcast the guys are joined by Aaron Perine of the Phase Hero podcast and the Free Space podcast. The trio discuss what they thought of the Superman first look, why this film feels different compared to other superhero films, the age of embracing the nerdiness of comics, and when you take a concentrated blast of sun you might hurt too. Plus, the guys give their full spoiler thoughts on episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again. Find out why this was a standout of the series so far, why everyone should be worried about a united Fisk front, what's lacking for Jong (spoiler rhymes with runisher), Matt's further acceptance of Daredevil at the expense of everyone else, why Bullseye is a menace, whether we find out who actually killed Hector Ayala, BB's awesomeness, Daniel Blake's creepiness/cultishness, and more!
Follow Aaron on Threads, Blue Sky, Instagram, or wherever you do your social media-ing, @sumitlakehornet. Subscribe to Phase Hero and Free Space where you get your podcasts!
Follow Jong and Michael on social media.
Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.social
Threads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

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