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Issue 671: DCU Casting Rumors & VisionQ... PAUL BETTANY'S MARRIED TO WHO?!? Oct 21, 2026

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Michael is out today, so on this issue Jong is joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to discuss some of the latest news including some casting rumors swirling in the DCU, how much does an actor/actresss need to look like the character they're potraying in an adaptation, and more! Plus, the duo dive into a spoiler discussion on the first 2 episodes of VisionQuest, who's enjoyed the series more than they thought they would?
Also, Chalice shares some what to watch picks out now including an under the radar gem from Apple TV.
Follow Chalice on social media to find her latest interviews, reviews, videos, & more! @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 as well!
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!
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Issue 670: Talking Marvel's Love of Reheated Nachos & NYCC with Vanessa Shark of That Hollywood Show Oct 14, 2026

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On today's edition of the podcast, Jong and Michael are joined by Vanessa Shark of That Hollywood Show. Vanessa is back on the podcast to talk to the guys about her New York Comic Con experience as well as the future of Marvel Television after their announcments at NYCC. What was planned to be a fun conversation ended up being a deeper one about Marvel's marketing strategies, why things feel thrown together at times especially after VisionQuest's release date was moved up a day to October 13th after months of promotion for release on October 14th, the chore of homework, how we engage with Marvel content differently now, why expectations for everything being connected have hurt standalone stories, threats of continued price hikes, and some capitalism talk as well as the deeper meaning of life... ok not that last part things did go deeper than planned haha.
Follow Vanessa on Instagram and Threads, @vanessashark. Make sure to bookmark ThatHollywoodShow.com so that you can read Vanessa eventual VisionQuest review (oh it's happening). Plus, you can jump into other internet waters to find her own site, The Shark Agenda, where she posts videos, interviews, writings, and more!
Follow and/or subscribe to That Hollywood Show on Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (we don't say that other name here), Facebook, and TikTok.
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Issue 669: Lanterns Ep. 8 "Dirt and Stars" Spoiler Review & the Future of the DCU Oct 07, 2026

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Today on the podcast Jong, Chalice, and Michael are back together again to discuss the season finale of Lanterns. The trio speak about John's final steps into becoming the superhero we know from comics and animation, whether the finale was anticlimatic, the reveal of who killed Hal Jordan, the change that John makes to the Lantern oath, how the film could lead into Man of Tomorrow, and more. Plus, the group discuss the future of the DCU, projects being stand outs so far, and why the slow moving connected universe might not work for DC Studios new owners.
Then to close out this issue, Chalice got the chance to speak with Bassam Tariq, the director of the new film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. The director explains how he wanted to bring Houston to the silver screen as he grew up in the city, why Mahershala is such a standout person to work with on the project, the Houston based choices for John Cho's character, and more!
Follow Chalice on social media to find her latest interviews, reviews, videos, & more! @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 as well!
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

One Shot: Talking Comics, Art, & Life with Writer & Artist Cory Turner Oct 02, 2026

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On today's special Comicast One Shot, Michael is joined by comic book writer and artist Cory Turner ahead of his appearance this weekend at Beaumont Comic Con. Cory speaks with Michael about the idea for his comic Ignition, where the name of the character came from, why he prefers stories with hope, his process, developing his art style, how he approaches building his story out, his earliest drawing, overanalyzing things, life, and much more! Plus, the duo go on a gaming tangent.
Stay up to date with what's happening with Cory by following him on Facebook, Threads, & Instagram - @finalknightillustrations. You can also follow Cory on TikTok @finalknight0x3. Check out his website too, finalknightillustrations.com.
For details, event info, and more regarding Beaumont Comic Con, head over to beaumontcon.com.
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Issue 668: Clone Saga TV Series? & Lanterns Ep. 7 "The Jordan Boys' Legacy" Spoiler Review Sep 30, 2026

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Chalice is back on the podcast! She joins Jong and Michael to discuss episode 7 of Lanterns. The trio discuss the series' themes of generational trauma, whether the writing of John was forced for certain moments in the 2026 timeline, the new angle that creates even more suspects in the Hal investigation, John's love for Outkast, the Hal storage box reveal, how Sinestro could factor into the season finale, what Hal was doing on [redacted], the beginnings of a friendship, why Chalice wants to take out one certain side character, & more.
Plus, the trio discuss some breaking news regarding Sony Pictures Television's latest attempt at a Spider-Man Universe series on Prime Video just a few weeks after Spider-Noir was cancelled. This series will supposedly be an adaptation or inspiration of the Clone Saga storyline from the comics but focusing on Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker. Is Sony just throwing ideas up against wall hoping something works? Are we excited for another non-Peter Parker or Miles Morales led feature?
Also, did Jong, Michael, or Chalice watch Avengers Endgame Encore this past weekend? If not, why?
Follow Chalice on social media to find her latest interviews, reviews, videos, & more! @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 as well!
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

One Shot: Talking Tokyo X with Founder Naoki Yoshida Sep 25, 2026

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On this special Comicast One Shot, Jong and Michael are joined by Naoki Yoshida, the founder of Tokyo X. Naoki speaks with the guys about how he went from the world of culinary to events, where the initial idea of Tokyo X, why it's important to have events like this, highlighting Japanese culture, future goals for the event, what attendees can expect, what they've been able to add, how the voices of Goku jumped in, his favorite anime, the question that he always gets but doesn't like, and much more!
Tokyo X is happening THIS WEEKEND! Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th at Reliant Center. Listen this Friday to ESPN 97.5 beginning at 11:30am CST for your chance to win Michael's final pair of tickets to this exciting event!
Tokyo X celebrates traditional Japanese culture, anime, gaming, food, fashion, music, automotive culture, and more, through panels, live entertainment, and events during the festival.More than 600 vendors, exhibitors, artists, cultural organizations and brands from Japan and the United States will come together for this incredible festival.
Featured guests include Sean Schemmel, Masako Nozawa, Mario Castañeda and Ankur Javeri, the American, Japanese, Spanish, and Indian voice actors, respectively, behind Goku from the "Dragon Ball” franchise, the first time ever that all the voice actors for Goku will be in the same location on the same day! Plus, Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender); animation industry veterans Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori; Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara; and many more. For the full list of guests, panels, vendors, activities, and more, head over to TokyoNightFest.com. Then visit Eventbrite to get your tickets today!
So make sure to listen this Friday beginning at 11:30a CST during Michael's What to Watch segment on The Del Olaleye Show for a chance to win a pair of tickets to this amazing celebration of Japanese culture. Just listen to ESPN 97.5 via the radio, app, or watch live on the ESPN Houston YouTube channel!
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

Issue 667: No More Daredevil? & Lanterns Ep. 6 "Bad Optics" Spoiler Review Sep 23, 2026

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Before Jong and Michael get into their latest spoiler reivew of Lanterns the guys first discuss and react to the news that Season 3 of Daredevil Born Again will be the final season. What does this mean for Daredevil? What about Marvel Television moving forward? Then the guys discuss Lanterns Ep. 6 "Bad Optics" in full spoilery detail. The pair speak about John's fractured relationship with his parents, Hal Jordan's attempt at atonement, John never fully dealing with the ghosts of his past, possible suspects in Hal's murder, that one particular moment of vulnerability from Hal, Noah's future plans, the clarification of Guy Gardener's ring, Guy's focus on brand, Carol Ferris' arrival, John pulling a very Hal Jordan move, why that particular move is a testament to John's focus on solving the case, John being real but also moving things around to benefit his plans, Maggie's need for new word choices, that line about Sinestro, and more!
Tokyo X is happening THIS WEEKEND! Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th at Reliant Center. Listen this Friday to ESPN 97.5 beginning at 11:30am CST for your chance to win Michael's final pair of tickets to this exciting event!
Tokyo X celebrates traditional Japanese culture, anime, gaming, food, fashion, music, automotive culture, and more, through panels, live entertainment, and events during the festival.More than 600 vendors, exhibitors, artists, cultural organizations and brands from Japan and the United States will come together for this incredible festival.
Featured guests include Sean Schemmel, Masako Nozawa, Mario Castañeda and Ankur Javeri, the American, Japanese, Spanish, and Indian voice actors, respectively, behind Goku from the "Dragon Ball” franchise, the first time ever that all the voice actors for Goku will be in the same location on the same day! Plus, Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender); animation industry veterans Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori; Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara; and many more. For the full list of guests, panels, vendors, activities, and more, head over to TokyoNightFest.com. Then visit Eventbrite to get your tickets today!
So make sure to listen this Friday beginning at 11:30a CST during Michael's What to Watch segment on The Del Olaleye Show for a chance to win a pair of tickets to this amazing celebration of Japanese culture. Just listen to ESPN 97.5 via the radio, app, or watch live on the ESPN Houston YouTube channel!
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

Issue 666: Lanterns Ep. 5 "Lights Out" Spoiler Review Sep 16, 2026

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Chalice is out in Toronto at some international film festival or something so she couldn't join Jong and Michael on today's edition of the podcast that's all about Lanterns episode 5. The duo discuss the relationship between Hal and John coming to blows, why John decided to do something for himself, John's plan, whether John was pushed to the brink by Hal, the stark difference between Hal and Halogram, why the Oath was the only thing that Hal had left, the reveals about the Manhunter's past, Antaan's backstory reveal, the seriers' ability to balance cosmic with grounded storytelling so deftly, coitus being a fun word to say, and more!
Wanna go to Tokyo X, happening here in Houston on September 26th & 27th? Then listen this Friday beginning at 11:30am CST to ESPN 97.5 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event.
Tokyo X returns to Reliant Center for an immersive weekend celebrating traditional Japanese culture, anime, gaming, food, fashion, music, automotive culture and live entertainment. More than 600 vendors, exhibitors, artists, cultural organizations and brands from Japan and the United States will come together for this incredible festival.
Featured guests include Sean Schemmel, Masako Nozawa, Mario Castañeda and Ankur Javeri, the American, Japanese, Spanish, and Indian voice actors, respectively, behind Goku from the "Dragon Ball” franchise, the first time ever that all the voice actors for Goku will be in the same location on the same day! Plus, Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender); animation industry veterans Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori; Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara; and many more. For the full list of guests, panels, vendors, activities, and more, head over to TokyoNightFest.com. Then visit Eventbrite to get your tickets today!
Sadly due to a scheduling conflict Karen Fukuhara is unable to attend this year's event now.
Llisten every Friday this month to ESPN 97.5 leading up to Tokyo X. During Michael's What to Watch segment on The Del Olaleye Show, he'll be giving listeners a chance to win tickets to this amazing celebration of Japanese culture.
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

Issue 665: Lanterns Ep. 4 "The Weenie" Spoiler Review Sep 09, 2026

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Sadly no Chalice Williams on today's issue of Comicast. She's in the midst of traveling for a press junket so it's just Jong and Michael on today's latest Lanterns spoiler review. The guys discuss the growth of John and Hal's relationship and then their crash out... never let Hal Jordan rent a car from you. Plus, the guys discuss whether Hal respects John, why John doesn't follow through on the Guardians plan for him to take the ring, the reveal that [redacted] is the Manhunter, the weenies, why you should never trust a sleek white room with soft jazz playing, the possible connection that the aliens have to a Green Lantern comicbook villain, and more!
Wanna go to Tokyo X, happening here in Houston on September 26th & 27th? Then listen this Friday beginning at 11am CST to ESPN 97.5 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event.
Tokyo X returns to Reliant Center for an immersive weekend celebrating traditional Japanese culture, anime, gaming, food, fashion, music, automotive culture and live entertainment. More than 600 vendors, exhibitors, artists, cultural organizations and brands from Japan and the United States will come together for this incredible festival.
Featured guests include Sean Schemmel, Masako Nozawa, Mario Castañeda and Ankur Javeri, the American, Japanese, Spanish, and Indian voice actors, respectively, behind Goku from the "Dragon Ball” franchise, the first time ever that all the voice actors for Goku will be in the same location on the same day! Plus, Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender); animation industry veterans Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori; Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara; and many more. For the full list of guests, panels, vendors, activities, and more, head over to TokyoNightFest.com. Then visit Eventbrite to get your tickets today!
Sadly due to a scheduling conflict Karen Fukuhara is unable to attend this year's event now.
Llisten every Friday this month to ESPN 97.5 leading up to Tokyo X. During Michael's What to Watch segment on The Del Olaleye Show, he'll be giving listeners a chance to win tickets to this amazing celebration of Japanese culture.
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

Issue 664: Lanterns Ep. 3 "OutKast" Spoiler Review with Chalice Williams Sep 02, 2026

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Jong and Michael are once again joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, to discuss the latest episode of Lanterns. The trio share why the John Stewart focused episode was needed more than a Hal Jordan-centric one, giving John an origin story, the Guardian's ignorance, the process of making a Green Lantern, what did Hal's facial expression mean at the end of the episode, how does Sinestro play into Hal's treatment of John, how the series doesn't spoon feed info to viewers, the ability of the series to add questions but add new layers with each episode, parents doing their best, the incredible performances of Jasmine Cephas Jones & J. Alphonse Nicholson, whether showing love is a stepping stone to fear, and much more!
The group also share memories and thoughts on the passing of the legendary voice actor Peter Cullen, who passed away last week at the age of 85.
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.
Wanna go to Tokyo X, happening here in Houston on September 26th & 27th? Then listen this Friday beginning at 11am CST to ESPN 97.5 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event.
Tokyo X returns to Reliant Center for an immersive weekend celebrating traditional Japanese culture, anime, gaming, food, fashion, music, automotive culture and live entertainment. More than 600 vendors, exhibitors, artists, cultural organizations and brands from Japan and the United States will come together for this incredible festival.
Featured guests include Sean Schemmel, Masako Nozawa, Mario Castañeda and Ankur Javeri, the American, Japanese, Spanish, and Indian voice actors, respectively, behind Goku from the "Dragon Ball” franchise, the first time ever that all the voice actors for Goku will be in the same location on the same day! Plus, Karen Fukuhara (The Boys); Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender); animation industry veterans Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori; Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara; and many more. For the full list of guests, panels, vendors, activities, and more, head over to TokyoNightFest.com. Then visit Eventbrite to get your tickets today!
Or just listen every Friday this month to ESPN 97.5 leading up to Tokyo X. During Michael's What to Watch segment on The Del Olaleye Show, he'll be giving listeners a chance to win tickets to this amazing celebration of Japanese culture.
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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