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Ep 382 - Gotham Knights: Sloane Morgan Siegel Interview Aug 27, 2021

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What will we do without the Batman? We'll find out next year when Gotham Knights is released, in a game that features the Bat Family. We have one of the member on the show this week, Sloane Morgan Siegel, who plays Tim Drake. He talks about how he approached the role, who he loves to interact with inside the Bat Family team and we try to get more info about Gotham Knights! Plus, Sloane is a huge comic book and action figure guy, so expect a lot of talk about DC Comics and Transformers. GOTHAM KNIGHTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2022 FROM WB GAMES MONTREAL!

It was a BIG week for Nerd News, so you know that we're talking about the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. We also talk about the next Arrowverse crossover, another DC Film coming to HBO Max and some other interesting trailers as well. Plus we have reviews of both The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and the Season 6 midseason premiere of Supergirl. Throw in some comic book reviews, and other thoughts, and it's another BIG show!

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Ep 381 - Chapelwaite, Heels & Second Chances Interviews Aug 20, 2021

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From the high seas to the eerie estate. This week we're talking about the new EPIX series Chapelwaite with executive producers Donald De Line, Jason and Peter Filardi! We'll ask them about taking on this Stephen King story, the perception surrounding the Boone family and why Charles Boone could be the one to break the curse. Plus find out their favorite episodes of this season. WATCH CHAPELWAITE BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND ON EPIX!

We're also stepping back into the ring to talk about Heels from Starz. This week we're joined by Mary McCormick (Willie), Chris Bauer (Wild Bill), James Harrison (Apocalypse) and Allen Maldonado (Rooster) to talk about what's in store for us the rest of this season. WATCH HEELS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ON STARZ AND ON THE STARZ APP!

Another guest joining us this week is writer Ricky Mammone. He'll talk about his new Image Comics series, Second Chances. Find out why the book has such an appropriate title, how French New Wave inspired the book and the noir style of the art. Plus get some inside info on characters like Leblanc, Miss Nobody and more! ISSUE 1 OF SECOND CHANCES IS AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOP AND DIGITAL RETAILERS!

Plus we have the triumphant return of Nerd News this week to talk about Anthony Mackie returning as Cap, a big character added to the Black Panther sequel, a new He-Man trailer and much more! We also dive into the Superman & Lois Season 1 finale with plenty of spoilers! Don't miss a minute!

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Ep 380 - Heels, Brand New Cherry Flavor & Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens Interviews Aug 13, 2021

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Maybe our most packed show ever! We'll start off by jumping into the ring with the new Starz series, Heels! Joining us to talk about the series are Michael Waldron (Exec. Producer/Creator), Mike O'Malley (Showrunner), Alison Luff (Staci Spade) and Kelli Berglund (Crystal Tyler). They'll talk about the show's roots in pro wrestling, the family drama behind it and how the women are very much at center stage in this story as well. WATCH HEELS BEGINNING SUNDAY AT 9PM ON STARZ!

Next we turn our attention to hitting the big time with the Netflix limited series, Brand New Cherry Flavor. Hear from Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion (Exec. Producers, Writers, Showrunners) about adapting this mind bending story, why Rosa Salazar was perfect as Lisa Nova and what is up with those kittens! WATCH BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

We also have a few laughs this week talking about Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Comedy Central. BD Wong (Wally) and Teresa Hsiao (Co-Creator, Showrunner) about what changes are ahead for Season 2, if we'll see more from Wally and Brenda, what it's like working with the amazing Lori Tann Chin and much more! SEASON 2 OF AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH ON COMEDY CENTRAL!

That's not all! We're breaking from our traditional format to offer you some of the biggest and best reviews of the week. Hear our thoughts on Marvel's What If?, the Season 2 premiere of DC's Stargirl, the Season 3 premiere of Titans and even the animated Batman: The Long Halloween Part 2 movie. Consider this week our own summer blockbuster!

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Ep 379 - Jungle Cruise: Veronica Falcon Interview Aug 06, 2021

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There's no line for this ride. We're going back to revisit Disney's Jungle Cruise with one of the stars, Veronia Falcon. She talks about playing Trader Sam in the Disney adventure, what it was like to update the character, the costume design and so much more. Plus we'll ask her if we could be seeing more Jungle Cruise stories from Disney at some point. DISNEY'S JUNGLE CRUISE IS IN THEATERS NOW AND ON DISNEY+ WITH PREMIERE ACCESS.

Also joining us this week is author Tehlor Kay Mejia. She's talking to us all about her new book, Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares. We'll ask her about what's going on with Pao and Dante, which characters fans are most protective of and much more. Plus, you'll hear about an adaptation that's already in the works! PAOLA SANTIAGO AND THE FOREST OF NIGHTMARES IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD!

We'll also share our spoiler free review of The Suicide Squad, talk about Season 2 of Short Circuit from Disney+, the casting of the lead in the Blue Beetle movie and so much more.

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Ep 378 - Jellystone: C.H. Greenblatt Interview Jul 30, 2021

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Get ready to get your Hanna-Barbera fix! Jellystone! is now streaming on HBO Max and we're chatting with the guy who's been there since the beginning. C.H. Greenblatt joins us to talk about some of his favorite characters from years past, updating them for a new generation and what to expect from the series as a whole. WATCH JELLYSTONE! SEASON 1 ON HBO MAX!

We also share our spoiler free review of the Jungle Cruise movie, with some notes from a press conference that we attended. You can also hear our thoughts on the Scarlett Johansson/Disney lawsuit, some interesting trailers from the past week and the end of the Matt Ryan as Constantine era.

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Ep 377 - Settlers: Wyatt Rockefeller Interview Jul 23, 2021

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Who wants to live off the grid on Mars? We talk to Wyatt Rockefeller about his new film Settlers from IFC Films. The director talks about trying to bring realism to humans living on the planet, the performances of amazing actors like Brooklynn Prince and Nell Tiger Free, who the true villain of the film is and much more. Plus find out if there could be more to the story coming! SEE SETTLERS IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND NOW FROM IFC FILMS.

We also have a couple of big reviews this week, starting with the highly anticipated Masters of the Universe: Revelation! We'll also share some quotes from a press conference we attended for the series. You can also hear our review of the new Prime Video movie, Jolt! We also share our thoughts on the recent Batgirl casting, trailers for Dune, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and more. Plus, more comic book reviews!

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Ep 376 - SurrealEstate & Power Book III Raising Kanan Cast Interviews Jul 16, 2021

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They have to move on before you can move out. The Roman Agency is here to sell the houses with uninvited guests on SurrealEstate and the cast is here with us this week to talk about it. Hear Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy talk about this unique series, what they love about their characters and how they work together. Plus hear our early thoughts on the premiere episode. WATCH SURREALESTATE FRIDAY NIGHT AT 10PM ON SYFY!

We also have the cast and creative team behind Power Book III: Raising Kanan on the show to talk about this very important prequel. You'll hear from Mekai Curtis (Kanan), Patina Miller (Raq), Omar Epps (Det. Howard), Hailey Kilgore (Jukebox), London Brown (Marvin), Malcolm M. Mays (Lou-Lou), Sascha Penn (Showrunner, Creator) and Courtney Kemp (Executive Producer, Character Creator). Find out who runs the streets, about taking the show back to the 90s and why family is a big part of the story. WATCH POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN SUNDAYS AT 8PM ON STARZ!

You know that's not all, because we still have to talk about the Loki Season 1 finale WITH SPOILERS! We also talk about the big news from The Walking Dead, the Titans Season 3 trailer, the interesting Emmy nominations that were announced and so much more. Plus we review to BIG comics this week!

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Ep 375 - Leverage Redemption Cast Interview & Author Serena Velentino Jul 09, 2021

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It's time to grift for the greater good! This week we're talking to the cast of Leverage Redemption from IMDb TV. Joining us this week are Gina Bellman (Sophie Devereaux), Noah Wyle (Harry Wilson), Christina Cane (Eliot Spencer), Beth Riesgraf (Parker) and Aleyse Shannon (Breanna Casey). The returning cast talking about returning to the show after such a long time the new cast members talk about joining such an established series. Hear about what to expect this season, the fun vibe created by the show and why the perspective of the team has changed a bit. WATCH LEVERAGE REDEMPTION NOW STREAMING ON IMDB TV!

We also have a very special addition of What We're Reading this week. We're joined by the author of the Disney Villains series, Serena Valentino. She talks about why these villains are so fun to write and how she approaches their story. She also talks about the latest book in the series, Cold Hearted, which brings the story of Cinderella's Lady Tremaine to life. Plus, will you see Cinderella herself differently after reading this? You'll have to read to find out! GET COLD HEARTED WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD!

We also talk about Marvel Studios and DC Films skipping Comic-Con, some new trailers including Marvel's What If and Kevin Feige talking about the end of long MCU contracts. We also have a spoiler free review of the new Netflix anime series, RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness.

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Ep 374 - False Positive Director John Lee & VO Actress Krizia Bajos Interviews Jul 02, 2021

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This week, we're being extra positive! Once again we talk about Hulu's latest movie False Positive, this time with director John Lee. Find out how the story came about with Ilana Glazer, how John's own life experiences helped him tell this story, how they crafted Pierce Brosnan's performance as Dr. Hindle and much more. Plus, he has some great insights on Lucy's journey throughout the movie. WATCH FALSE POSITIVE NOW ON HULU!

We also have another amazing talent from the voiceover world on the show this week! Krizia Bajos joins us to talk about her amazing work in things like The Sims, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Cyberpunk 2077 and more. She even tells us about an upcoming Boss Baby project that she's super excited about. Make sure you also support What The Vox and learn more about the amazing voices behind the characters that you love.

It's also a big review week this week. Get our early review of Marvel Studios' Black Widow, a spoiler free review of The Tomorrow War which just dropped on Amazon and the return of our comic book reviews. Plus we talk about the trailers for Foundation, Chapelwaite and Jolt, along with some big casting news for The Flash. Throw in some Ponies and we've got ourselves a show!

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Ep 373 - Bosch S7, Motherland: Fort Salem S2 & False Positive Interviews Jun 25, 2021

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It's another huge week filled with top notch guests! We start by talking about the final season of Bosch with the man himself, Titus Welliver! He talks about thinking he was saying goodbye to the show while shooting during a pandemic, how personal this final case will be for Harry, his close relationship with his daughter and much more. Plus, nobody dives into the mind of Harry Bosch like Titus, so you'll love hearing him talk about this incredible character. STREAM THE FINAL SEASON OF BOSCH RIGHT NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!

Next up, we're talking about Motherland: Fort Salem and taking a deeper look at Season 2 with series creator Eliot Laurence. We talk about some of the biggest moments from the Season 2 premiere including what's going on with Tally, Anacostia going rogue, the pressure being put on Alder and much more. Eliot also teases a look at some of the new characters we'll see and the motives of the Camarilla. WATCH MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM EVERY TUESDAY ON FREEFORM AND NEXT DAY ON HULU!

Speaking of Hulu, we also have Zainab Jah from Hulu's next big movie release, False Positive. She talks about her mysterious character of Grace Singleton, how the film deals with the pressure on women to get pregnant and the eerie tone of this psychological thriller. WATCH FALSE POSITIVE, NOW STREAMING ON HULU!

If that wasn't enough we still have a spoiler filled review of Batman: The Long Halloween Part One, some Supernatural spinoff drama, a new Transformers movie in the works and a couple of very interesting trailers. This is one of those weeks where you won't to miss a second!

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