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Discussing Marvel’s Echo (Spoilers!) | The Cosmic Circle Jan 18, 2024

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Echo, the first-ever entry into Marvel’s new Spotlight banner, starring the mega-talented Alaqua Cox, dropped last week with a full five episodes. In this very special 50th episode of the Cosmic Circle podcast, Ayla Ruby, Brian Kitson, John Dotson and Alex Perez discuss Marvel's Echo. Maya Lopez as well as Kingpin Wilson Fisk are discussed, as well as that Daredevil cameo.

Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers

Alex Perez

Ayla Ruby

Brian Kitson

John Dotson

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 1/17/24

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Find the full companion article to this podcast on thecosmiccircus.com

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Discussion (Spoilers eps. 1-5) | The Cosmic Circle Jan 15, 2024

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Welcome back, campers, to another year at Camp Half-Blood, and the latest episode of The Cosmic Circle! We're big fans of the world of Percy Jackson over here and have been following along with the exciting adventure on Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The series stars Walker Scobell as Percy, the Demi-god son of Poseidon, who must venture across America with friends Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri). Together, this trio of heroes must find Zeus' missing lightning bolt before an all-out war between the Gods breaks out.

Join host Brian Kitson, along with writers Ayla Ruby and Anthony Flagg, as they discuss all the highs and lows of the first 5 episodes of Percy Jackson & The Olympians. Find out how they got started in Rick Riordan's world, what they've enjoyed in the series, and what God they'd be born to!

What do you think of the series so far? Let us know on social media @mycosmiccircus

Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers

Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 1/14/24

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

A full article of this podcast can be found on https://thecosmiccircus.com

The Best Movies of 2023 | The Cosmic Circle Jan 01, 2024

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Another year has gone by, and we've completed another revolution around the sun. 2023 was a fantastic year for movies, so The Cosmic Crew was excited to sit down and rank their top 5 of the year. From Barbie to The Color Purple to Bottoms and John Wick: Chapter 4, it was a lively chat, and an hour just isn't long enough for The Cosmic Circle.

There were surprises, including why we liked certain comic book movies, to the last-minute shuffling of our rankings as the year progressed, and more movies came out; this podcast had it all and was a delight. Host Ayla Ruby was joined by head writer Brian Kitson and all-around movie king John Dotson to discuss what worked for them this year. There was heartbreak, musicals, action, and so much more. Listen below for our full thoughts on the best movies of 2023.

Podcast credits and show notes

Contributors/Writers

Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
John Dotson

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 12/28/23

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

For a full companion article to this podcast visit thecosmiccircus.com

Interview: Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski about working on ’Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Dec 14, 2023

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Apple TV+'s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series roars back this Friday with "Terriyfing Miracles", the sixth episode that deepens the dive into the Monsterverse's primordial depths. There are action-packed clashes and mystery ahead as the legacy of the 2014 film unfolds, unleashing secrets and Godzilla-sized thrills. We sat down over Zoom for an exclusive interview with Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, who play Monarch operatives Tim and Duvall in the streaming show.

In this spoiler-lite conversation, Tippett shared some insight into the Monarch "desk jockey" named Tim that he embodies and the character's interest in going more into the field. Lasowski talked about working with stunts to film the dramatic car crash scene where we meet her character. And both Tippett and Lasowski shared how they got the role on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and their favorite Godzilla version from across history.

Host: Ayla Ruby

Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.

A companion article for this interview can be found at thecosmiccircus.com (https://thecosmiccircus.com)

Interview: Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm on ’Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Dec 14, 2023

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the newest entry into the MonsterVerse franchise and takes us to the heart of things: Godzilla and more terrifying creatures. Apple TV+'s new Godzilla series continues this Friday with the sixth episode, "Terrifying Miracles", which picks up after the 2014 Legendary Godzilla film. Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, the show delves deeper into the monster-filled world of that universe. We sat down over Zoom for an exclusive interview with Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm, who play Keiko Miura and Bill Randa in the streaming show.

The duo shared what it was like filming the show and a story about a huge and scary four-legged visitor they encountered in the Canadian Forest. Anders Holm shared whether or not he got advice from John Goodman before taking up the mantle of his character from Skull Island. Mari Yamamoto opened up about her fear of heights and how filming a challenging scene in the first episode, which involved being quite high up, unintentionally served as exposure therapy for her. Listen to the interview to learn more, but beware, mild spoilers are ahead.

Host: Ayla Ruby

Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.

Find the companion article to this podcast on thecosmiccircus.com

Interview: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Talks ’Black Panther’ and More Dec 05, 2023

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Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 featured many celebrity guests, including someone I wasn’t expecting! Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is a stunt performer, voiceover artist, and actress who starred as Nomble, a member of Wakanda’s Dora Milaje, in several MCU projects.

I noticed her booth on the convention floor thanks to a large Black Panther: Wakanda Forever poster. I was fascinated by the different aspects of her career and love Wakanda Forever, so I jumped at the chance to speak with her for a few minutes about her MCU role.

Host: Uday Kataria

Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.

Find the companion article to this podcast on thecosmiccircus.com

Interview: ’CURSES!’ with Jim Cooper, Jeff Dixon & Leo Riley Dec 02, 2023

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Have you ever wondered if your family is cursed? Apple TV+'s CURSES! is a family animated show that explores the idea of what if a family was cursed because of an artifact-stealing Great Great Great Grandfather. In the pilot, the kids Pandora (Gabrielle Nevaeh), Russ (Andre Robinson), and Sky (Lyric Lewis) in the family Vanderhouven learn that their dad has been keeping a secret from them about their family's past.

It's a ton of fun with age-appropriate awesome scares, adventure, a treasure trove of secrets, and oh so many ancient artifacts. One of the best parts about CURSES! is that the whole family can watch together. We recently had the chance to sit down over Zoom to talk with creators Jeff Dixon and Jim Cooper, and director Leo Riley to talk about the series.

You can tune in to CURSES! on Apple TV+. Have you checked this series out already? Let us know what you think about it or this interview on social media @mycosmiccircus or The Cosmic Circus Discord.

Host: Ayla Ruby

Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.

Find the companion article to this podcast on thecosmiccircus.com

‘The Marvels’ Discussion (Spoilers) | The Cosmic Circle Nov 21, 2023

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It's another episode of Sloth Baby Productions... just kidding. The Cosmic Circle podcast is back, and we saw The Marvels just like (hopefully) all of you and had some thoughts about the return of Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Their first big screen team-up featured Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), an interesting villain named Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), and a whole lot of flerkens. Join host Ayla Ruby, along with Uday Kataria, Emily Maack, and Drew Reed, as they chat all things The Marvels in this spoilerific podcast episode.

The Cosmic Crew shared their impressions of the film, including what worked and didn't work for them. They chatted about Dar-Benn as a villain and all the bad-ass action scenes that director Nia DaCosta brought to life. We even talked about the ending moments of The Marvels, including that homage to a classic Avengers kickoff. And, of course, we chatted about the post-credit scene and what it means going forward for the MCU. So come on in towards the shiny hex jump point, where universes collide, and listen to the podcast.

Podcast credits and show notes

Contributors/Writers

Ayla Ruby
Uday Kataria
Emily Maack
Drew Reed

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 11/19/23

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

For a full companion article to this podcast visit thecosmiccircus.com

Loki Season 2 Finale Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Nov 12, 2023

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Last Thursday, the final page in the book of Loki season 2 closed to a perhaps sacred timeline-shifting ending. The God of Mischief, as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, sprouted horns and finally fulfilled his glorious purpose. Join host Ayla Ruby, along with Alex Perex, Uday Kataria, and Drew Reed, as they chat all things Loki season 2 finale.

The Cosmic Circle crew had a ton to unpack on this episode of the podcast, but we only strayed into Ant-Man territory once or twice. We discussed their thoughts on "Glorious Purpose" and whether it met our expectations. We also chatted about the reversed Marvel intro sequence, Kang the Conqueror and his variants, that ending, and the future of Loki characters, including Ravonnah Renslayer, and more.

Podcast credits and show notes

Contributors/Writers

Ayla Ruby

Uday Kataria

Alex Perez

Drew Reed

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 11/11/23

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Full article and more at https://thecosmiccircus.com

Invincible Season 2 Discussion (Spoilers) | The Cosmic Circle Nov 05, 2023

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Two long years after Omni-Man's betrayal, the season 2 premiere of Invincible, "A Lesson for Your Next Life," is here to mess with our heads even more. Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, is still trying to pick up the pieces and come to terms with the reality of his horrific dad, and we're all here for the doozy of a dimension-hopping ride.

The Cosmic Crew, including host Ayla Ruby (hey, that's me!), John Dotson, Izzy Friedman, and Anthony Flagg delved into everything Invincible. In this spoiler-heavy discussion, we dissect that doozy of an opening sequence and our reactions after the long Invincible drought. We debate the ethics of Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) and explore Mark Grayson's (Steven Yeun) complicated relationships with his mom, Debbie (Sandra Oh), and Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs). We also go deep on grief, the show's complex themes, and its subversion of the superhero trope, specifically the traditional Superman archetype. And, of course, we share some predictions for the next three episodes. We're so excited to chat about it on this week's podcast, so tune in to hear us unpack all the twists, turns, and gore.

Podcast credits and show notes

Contributors/Writers

Ayla Ruby
Izzy Friedman
John Dotson
Anthony Flagg

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 11/03/23

Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

For a full article on this podcast and more visit https://thecosmiccircus.com

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