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Marvel Roundup - Jonathan Majors, Victoria Alonso, and Liv Tyler, Momoa Talks Aquaman's Future Mar 29, 2023

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On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha. Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the drama surrounding Marvel concerning the Jonathan Majors accusation and Victoria Alonso issues and all the good stuff like Liv Tyler returning and Matthe Macfadyen joining Deadpool 3. They also talk the trailers for Asteroid City and Elemental as well as Jason Momoa's new comments on the future of Aquaman and Aquaman 2.
The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:56 MARVEL Roundup: Jonathan Majors, Victoria Alonso, Deadpool 3
27:21 Jason Momoa Talks Aquaman's Return and Aquaman 2
35:45 Asteroid City and Elemental Trailers Discussion
45:26 Liv Tyler Returns the MCU- Are We Getting Red Hulk?
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STAR TREK: PICARD Season 3 Episode 6 "The Bounty" Spoiler Review Mar 24, 2023

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Season 3 of STAR TREK PICARD is back with Episode 5 titled "THE BOUNTY".
The Geek Buddies and big STAR TREK nerds John Rocha and Michael Vogel bring you their Spoiler Review of PICARD Season 3 Episode 6! They break down their overall thoughts on the episode including the Daystrom Institute heist, the retrieval of the new Data, the return of Geordie LaForge (LeVar Burton), the Klingon cloaking device off the Bounty, the themes, the Star Trek references and where they think the show is headed next.
The series stars PATRICK STEWART, JONATHAN FRAKES, TODD STASHWICK, MARINA SIRTIS, GATES MCFADDEN, MICHAEL DORN, BRENT SPINER, AMANDA PLUMMER, JERI RYAN and MICHELLE HURD.
Chapters:
0:00 INTRO AND OVERALL THOUGHTS on PICARD Season 3 Episode 6
10:57 The Daystrom Institute Heist and the new Data Storylines
32:45 Athan Prime, Geordie LaForge, Klingon Cloaking Device Storylines
55:02 Speculation on What's Next and Other Star Trek References
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THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 Episode 4 SPOILER REVIEW!! | Star Wars | Disney+ Mar 24, 2023

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DISNEY PLUS and LUCASFILM released THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 Episode 4 "The Foundling" this week. The episode focused on Bo-Katan ingratiating herself even more into the Mandalorian covert while we flash back to how Grogu escaped Order 66 thanks to the help of Kelleran Beq (Ahmed Best)! The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW of the episode in this video.
The series stars PEDRO PASCAL, KATEE SACKHOFF, EMILY SWALLOW, OMID ABTAHI, KATY O'BRIAN, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on THE MANDALORIAN S3 Episode 4
7:12 GROGU is Trained as a Foundling, Order 66 OTSD, Kelleran Beq (Ahmed Best)!
30:12 BO-KATAN leads a Mandalorian War Party, Saves Ragnar, and Connects with The Armorer
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Victoria Alonso's Shocking MARVEL Exit, Damon Lindelof Leaves Star Wars Film, Shazam 2 Mess Mar 22, 2023

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On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the big entertainment news from the week including Victoria Alonso's shocking exit from Marvel Studios, Damon Lindelof leaving his Star Wars movie and the Daniels talking their Star Wars blowback, all the mess surrounding Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:00 Damon Lindelof Leaves Star Wars Movie
16:18 Shazam 2 Controversy over The Rock, Zachery Levi and David F. Sandberg
32:25 RENFIELD, MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, JEDI SURVIVOR Trailers
48:02 Victoria Alonso's Shocking Marvel Exit- What Does It Mean for Marvel?
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STAR TREK: PICARD EPISODE 3X5 Spoiler Review!! Mar 18, 2023

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Season 3 of STAR TREK PICARD is back with Episode 5 titled "Imposters".
The Geek Buddies and big STAR TREK nerds John Rocha and Michael Vogel bring you their Spoiler Review of Episode 5! They break down the return of Ro Laren (MICHELLE FORBES), her excellent scenes with Picard, Raffi and Worf's adventures, the growing threat from the Changelings and Jack Crusher's role in all of it, and that explosive, shocking and heartbreaking finale.
The series stars PATRICK STEWART, JONATHAN FRAKES, TODD STASHWICK, MARINA SIRTIS, GATES MCFADDEN, MICHAEL DORN, BRENT SPINER, AMANDA PLUMMER, JERI RYAN and MICHELLE HURD.
Chapters:
0:00 INTRO AND OVERALL THOUGHTS on Episode 3x5
12:10 Ro Laren, Picard, Riker, Jack Crusher and the Changeling Evolution
38:19 Raffi and Worf Discover a Vulvan Crime Lord, Worf's Handler Revealed
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Filoni Teases a MandoVerse Crossover, Lance Reddick Passes, Ben Affleck Talks DC and More Mar 18, 2023

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On this episode of The Geek Buddies LIVE, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk all the big entertainment news from the week including Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau teasing a MandoVerse crossover, Lance Reddick's unfortunate passing, Ben Affleck talking about NOT directing a movie for DC, The Flash and Justice League, Zack Snyder's Darkseid announcement, and the first reviews for Shazam 2 and more! Plus, Vogel talks his trip to New Zealand.
The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro, Rundown and Vogel Talks His New Zealand Trip
10:50 Lance Reddick Passes Away
15:23 Star Wars Conversation - Filoni Talks MandoVerse Crossover, Mando Ratings Down, Bo-Katan's Intentions
33:45 Denzel Washington In Talks for Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 Sequel
39:12 James Gunn Directing Superman, Gunn on Twitter Again
48:30 Ben Affleck's Reveals He Will NOT Direct a DC Movie, Batman, The Flash and Justice League
1:03:55 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:11:10 Shazam! Fury of the Gods Reviews and Projected Soft Opening
1:20:00 Willow Cancelled But Jon Kasdan Disputes It in a Three Page Missive
1:26:23 Oscars 2023 Reaction and Discussion
1:34:55 The Last of Us Finale Discussion with Vogel
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STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN Episode 3x3 SPOILER REVIEW Mar 17, 2023

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DISNEY PLUS and LUCASFILM released THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 Episode 3 "The Convert" last night. The episode sees Din Djarin and Bo Katan fight off Tie Interceptors and Tie Fighters and get accepted into the Mandalore clan. Dr. Pershing and Elia Kane go on a secret mission that leads to a shocking betrayal. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha and Michael Vogel bring you their SPOILER REVIEW of the episode in this video.
The series stars PEDRO PASCAL, KATEE SACKHOFF, EMILY SWALLOW, OMID ABTAHI, KATY O'BRIAN, and more!
The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on THE MANDALORIAN S3 Episode 3
8:56 BO-KATAN and DIN DJARIN Fight the Empire, Get Accepted in Mandalore Clan
Dr. Pershing and Elia Kane's Secret Mission and Shocking Betrayal
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THE LAST OF US Episode 9 SPOILER REVIEW and SEASON 1 REVIEW Mar 14, 2023

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THE LAST OF US Episode 9 "Look for the Light" wraps up season one with an incredibly brutal and controversial ending that sees Joel save Ellie from the Fireflies, but at what cost??? The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, GABRIEL LUNA, MERLE DANDRIDGE, ANNA TORV and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show.
The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Shannon McClung and a special cameo from Michael Vogel bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for Episode 9 and break it all down.
The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts
14:45 Michael Vogel's Overall Thoughts from New Zealand
16:45 Discussion on the Lack of Clickers, Bloaters and the Infected
21:19 Anna's Death, Ellie's Birth and Marlene's Connection to Them
33:53 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
43:45 Joel and Ellie Truly Connect, Giraffes, Near Suicides, and Ellie's Choice
57:20 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:02:56 Joel in the Hospital, Saves Ellie and Kills Fireflies, Joel Lies to Ellie
1:19:43 Marlene Discussion - Why Did She Not Kill Joel? Did She Ever Love Ellie? What Was Her True Intentions?
1:24:42 John and Shannon Debate Joel's Decision in the Hospital
1:36:49 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:38:21 Predictions for Season 2 of THE LAST OF US
1:42:46 What if Joel Had Told Ellie the Truth?
1:45:08 Overall Thoughts on Season 1 of THE LAST OF US
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Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice 2, Jon Bernthal in MCU, Oscars Predictions, and Trailer Park Mar 11, 2023

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On this episode of The Geek Buddies LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung welcome FILMSPEAK's Griffin Schiller to react and discuss to the news that Jenna Ortega is in talks to join Beetlejuice 2, Jon Bernthal returning as the Punisher in the MCU for Daredevil: Born Again but NOT Deborah Ann Woll as Karen or Elden Henson aka Foggy, the trailers for TMNT, No Hard Feelings and Super Mario Bros final trailer and their FINAL predictions for The Oscars!
The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
6:48 Jenna Ortega In Talks for Beetlejuice 2- Will It Happen???
25:21 Marvel Talk- Jon Bernthal Returns, Sam Raimi for Doctor Strange 3, Silver Surfer Series, Matt Shakman Signs Overall Deal?
52:05 TMNT, No Hard Feelings and Ghosted Trailers
1:08:55 FINAL Oscars Predictions
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STAR TREK: PICARD EPISODE 3X4 Spoiler Review!! - The Geek Buddies with Steve Morris Mar 09, 2023

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Season 3 of STAR TREK PICARD is back with Episode 4 titled "No Win Scenario" directed by Jonathan Frakes.
The series stars PATRICK STEWART, JONATHAN FRAKES, MARINA SIRTIS, GATES MCFADDEN, MICHAEL DORN, BRENT SPINER, AMANDA PLUMMER, JERI RYAN and MICHELLE HURD.
The Geek Buddies' John Rocha welcomes ENTERPRISE INCIDENTS cohost and his THE CINE-FILES cohost Steve Morris for a Spoiler Review of Episode 4 and talk Picard and Riker confronting son trauma, Jack and Picard revisitng the past, Captain Shaw and 7 of 9 working together, Shaw's connection to Picard, the Changelings conspiracy deepening, and what was with Jack's visions at the end!
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Chapters:
0:00 INTRO AND OVERALL THOUGHTS on Episode 3x4
9:25 Picard and Riker Storyline
18:01 Picard and Jack Confront the Past
28:28 Captain Shaw and 7 of 9, Shaw's Connection to Picard
41:22 The Changelings Conspiracy Ensnares Vadic and Jack Crusher Jr.

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