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Issue 657: Spider-Man Brand New Day & Avengers Doomsday Trailer Reactions Jul 22, 2026

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It's a trailer reaction day on Comicast as Jong and Michael first discuss the final trailer for Spider-Man Brand New Day, which dropped literally as they started recording. Find out why the guys liked the trailers focus on Peter's journey to this point, why grounding it with the characters rather than the action was a smart choice, what Scorpion could mean by "you think I'm Scorpion", the possibility that Metzger is working with Spider-Man, why the look of the film feels so different than the previous films, whether Ned will ever turn into Hobgoblin, growing with this Peter more than others, and more!
Then the guys dive into the first trailer for one of the biggest films of the year in Avengers Doomsday. The guys discuss whether Doom is the one causing the incursions seen in the trailer or something else, whether we get a final acknowledgement to Kang, whether Doom is the one uniting the heroes, why TVA Loki is the most confusing piece of the puzzle, Thor leading the way this time, whether that's actually Steve Rogers (I mean he got Mjölnir again so it's gotta be him right? RIGHT?), Cyclops finally getting the blue/yellow look in live action, whether the Fox Universe X-Men could die in this film, why Jong's not happy with one particular casting, and more!
Stay locked into the podcast feed because today at 11a CST, the Comicast Spoiler Review of The Odyssey releases featuring Jong, Michael, and Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie.
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One Shot: The Odyssey Non-Spoiler Review Jul 15, 2026

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On this special Comicast One Shot, Michael got the chance to see The Odyssey ahead of release. So he gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the film via a Q&A with Jong who's seeing it later this week. Find out why Michael is bullish on this being an incredible film that is a true cinematic achievement. Plus, Michael is joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie in the back half of the podcast to discuss more about the film now that the review embargo has lifted.
Follow Chalice as she continues her "Road to Doomsday" series on social media, @HeyChalice on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. For the latest in film/TV coverage visit Reel Movie Junkie online and subscribe to the Reel Movie Junkie YouTube channel, @ReelMovieJunkie where she'll also be posting her video series.
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Issue 656: House of the Dragon S3 Ep. 4 "Tumbleton" & X-Men '97 S2 Ep. 4 "Rise of Apocalypse Part II" Jul 15, 2026

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Jong and Michael are back to discuss House of the Dragon S3 Ep. 4 "Tumbleton" where Ormund Hightower shows his true unhinged self and why he's a danger to Rhaenyra's claim to the throne with his control over Daeron. The guys also Rhaenyra's continued focus on legitmacy, why the gold cloaks have already hurt her liberator status, Daemon's bad plan, why Alyn is good person to have at Rhaenyra's side, Ulf being likely to turn soon, whether Hugh could follow, what's happened with Aemond, Alys Rivers goals, and more!
Then the guys discuss X-Men '97 S2 Ep. 4 "Rise of Apocalypse: Part II" and how Magnus/Charles were always destined to make the mess, the shocking demise of [redacted], whether Charles was goading Apocalypse, whether the series is laying the foundation down for an eventual Onslaught debut, Kang dipping out, how the series has been excellent at building the story so far, where things could go next, and they laugh at some memes.
Stay locked into the podcast feed because today at 11a CST, the Comicast Non-Spoiler Review of The Odyssey releases.
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Issue 655: House of the Dragon S3 Ep. 3 & X-Men '97 S2 Ep. 1-3 Spoiler Reviews Jul 08, 2026

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Jong and Michael are back for another edition of the podcast. This week the guys dive into a couple of full spoiler discussions. First up on the docket, Season 3 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon. Listen as the guys discuss Emma D'Arcy's immaculate performance in a Rhaenyra-centric episode, the emotional/mental toll of now having the crown, Rhaenyra's focus being pulled into so many different directions, Daemon's lofty goals, Ormund Hightower's plans, the music adding so much tension, how the series deftly highlights the parallels of today's rich with the series' nobles, and Ulf... uh... absolutely not.
Then the guys discuss how season 2 of X-Men '97 hasn't missed a beat so far, who Mother Askani seems to be, what the reveal in the past means for a certain conqueror we all know, Magneto not being the most ideal choice to guide someone, Jubilee getting to showcase all of her abilities, why the series is able to excel so well at letting lesser known mutants shine, and more!
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Issue 654: The State of Film Criticism, A Critic vs An Influencer, & Will the Influencer Bubble Burst? Jul 02, 2026

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What's the role of a film critic?
How much have the lines blurred for audiences in what an influencer is vs what a film critic is?
How has the rise of influencers affected the access for journalists?
What are the differences between a critic versus a content creator versus an influencer?
On today's edition of Comicast, Jong and Michael speak with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, Vanessa Shark of The Culture Collective (formerly Big Gold Belt Media), and Mike Manalo of Nerds of Color and Geeks of Color about these questions and the current state of film criticism during this ongoing rise of movie influencers. Will things turn around? Are we on the verge of the influencer bubble bursting?
Listen as the group discuss the issues and challenges journalists face at large, plus their respective frustrations in this day where influencers continue to be treated and given more access for less work. Where can things go from here? Find out in this long but important conversation.
Follow Chalice as she continues her "Road to Doomsday" series on social media, @HeyChalice on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. For the latest in film/TV coverage visit Reel Movie Junkie online and subscribe to the Reel Movie Junkie YouTube channel, @ReelMovieJunkie.
Follow Vanessa on Instagram and Threads, @vanessashark. Check out her work over on The Culture Collective (a.k.a. Big Gold Belt Media) and her latest writings over on The Shark Agenda.
Follow Mike Manalo on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok, @cosplaycorrespondant. Plus, read his latest writings over on Nerds of Color or Geeks of Color.
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Issue 653: Supergirl Spoiler Review with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie Jun 29, 2026

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It's a full spoiler day on Comicast, as Jong and Michael dive into Supergirl! Find out what the guys thought of the latest entry in the DCU as they discuss why the film is propelled by Milly Alcock, Milly being ther perfect Supergirl, why some of the emotional moments didn't resonate as well for them, the loose adaptaion of the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic run, why Jason Momoa's turn as Lobo was just the right amount, how the film utilizes Superman, the incredible creature design, doing the podcast at the same time as negative reviews poured in, and more. Oh and did I mention they saw the movie together??
As mentioned in the issue, here's the link to Nadya Martinez's full Supergirl review over on Den of Geek: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/supergirl-review-milly-alcock/
Follow Nadya on Social Media: @GothamGeekGirl
Then Michael is joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to dive further into the film. Chalice shares her thoughts on Supergirl, Milly Alcock being outstanding as Kara, the scene that she thought should have been cut from the film completely (she's surprised it made the cut, the differences from the film compared to the comic, why the emotional beats worked better for her than for Michael, getting to visit the set of Supergirl last year, critic reviews overall, why Superman never took away from Kara's journey, and more! Plus, she gives an update on her Road to Doosmday video series.
Follow Chalice as she continues her "Road to Doomsday" series on social media, @HeyChalice on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. For the latest in film/TV coverage visit Reel Movie Junkie online and subscribe to the Reel Movie Junkie YouTube channel, @ReelMovieJunkie where she'll also be posting her video series.
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Issue 652: Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Reaction & House of the Dragon S3 Ep. 1 Spoiler Review Jun 24, 2026

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On today's edition of the podcast Jong and Michael catch up on their K-Dramas! Then they discuss the newest trailer for Spider-Man Brand New Day. Find out why the trailer further confirms that Sadie Sink is more than likely playing [redacted], other possible options for her character, what the time jump means for Spidey's Punisher relationship, the return of Savage Hulk, the building towards the mutant saga, and more! Plus, the guys dive into a full spoiler discusson the season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon. While one team might have won, listen as Jong and Michael speak why they think no one won the day, what [redacted]'s death will mean for Rhaenyra moving forward, why Rhaenyra's going to be laying down the law moving forward, the detriment of having tunnel vision for a goal in this world, the Battle of the Gullet, Alyn stepping up, and if you're wonderng there's much more after those points... you'd be right there's much the guys discuss on this Issue of Comicast.
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Issue 651: Recapping The Book Dragon Festival & What We've Watched Jun 17, 2026

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On this edition of the podcast Michael recaps with Jong his experience at the first ever Book Dragon Festival that took place at POST Houston this past weekend. Michael speaks about getting the opportunity to moderate the author panel at the event, meeting/speaking with many of the attending authors, learning from creatives, sourdough cookies, and more! Plus, the guys share what they've been watching including a new K-Drama on Netflix titled Teach You a Lesson and the new action film The Furious which is in theaters now. Find out why Michael thinks it's one of the best action films in recent memory... possibly even decade.
Support local! Follow The Book Dragon Fantasy Bookshop on Instagram & Threads, @thebookdragon_htx.
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One Shot: Talking Fantasy, World Building, the Writing Process, & More with Author Rose Garcia Jun 11, 2026

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On this special Comicast One Shot, Michael is joined by author Rose Garcia who is also attending The Book Dragon Festival happening this Saturday at POST Houston. Rose will be one of the many authors set to join the free Fantasy Market beginning at 12p. She's the author of the Havenwood Falls series, the Final Life series, the Fae Bloodlines series, and most recently she finished her Bloodlines Legacy series earlier this year with the release of book 3, A Legacy Forged. Rose stops by the podcast to discuss her love for fantasy, leaving her career as a lawyer to become an author, what her writing process is like, how she keeps track of her worlds when she's writing, her love for romantasy, why the romantasy genre is not going away, bringing in her culture/heritage in her work, her preferred writing environment, creating magic systems, why kickstarter is part of her release strategy now, and much more!
To purchase any of Rose's work, head over to her website rosegarciabooks.com. Follow her on social media, @rosegarciabooks.
The Book Dragon Festival - Saturday June 13th at POST Houston from 11a-5p
Join Michael, Rose, other authors, and fellow book lovers like you at the first ever Book Dragon Festival! Michael will be moderating the author panel at the event, featuring authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building and magic systems! Doors open at 10:45a with the panel going from 11a-12p. Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below.
The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786
The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. Following the author panel, the fantasy market opens at 12p. Over 30 authors will be in attendance signing and selling their books. Plus, there'll be live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art/merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!
Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.
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Issue 650: We're Excited for Supergirl and Obsessed with Obsession's Success Jun 10, 2026

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The guys are reunited once again! Jong and Michael discuss their excitement for Supergirl, how the latest trailer continues to highlight well the differences between Kara & Clark, James Gunn's latest Man of Tomorrow reveal, why pacing is so key for films with longer run times, Obsession crossing $200M at the box office, whether Hollywood will learn from the film's succes, and some gaming talk regarding Insomniac's Wolverine and Telltale's The Wolf Among Us 2. Plus, Michael gets everyone ready for The Book Dragon Festival happening this weekend. Oh, there's also a little NBA Finals talk sprinkled in.
The Book Dragon Festival - Saturday June 13th at POST Houston from 11a-5p
Join Michael, authors, vendors, and fellow book lovers like you at the first ever Book Dragon Festival! Michael will be moderating the author panel at the event, featuring authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building and magic systems! Doors open at 10:45a with the panel going from 11a-12p. Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below.
The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786
The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. Following the author panel, the fantasy market opens at 12p. Over 30 authors will be in attendance signing and selling their books. Plus, there'll be live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art/merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!
Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.
Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!
Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

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