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Today I'm joined with Gobblytoid, my dear friend, a forest elf from the Magic Gum Drop Forest of Puerto Rico. We discuss a variety of important topics, hopefully giving more insight into life in the forest.

Joined this week by newcomer Tresten Percell as we each go over five movie recommendations you should check out right away.

Joined today for an episode full of interview questions by the wonderful returning Shelby Armstrong, as well as newcomers Sarah Buchanan, Cameron Heo, and Ethan Slychuk.

Rory Hoffman returns to talk all things movie news and the new film Unfarted.

Please check out this link to Rory's short film :)

https://youtu.be/vb2Ti2eFzxk

Covering pop culture news of the week and the Dark Knight Trilogy with special guest Ryan Benn.

Joined by the dynamic duo of the Benakacast, returning guests Ryan Benn and Hannah Peters as we talk all things Valentine's Day, from candy grams to worst experiences to dating apps. It's a lot more pleasant than it sounds.

Talking all things Uno, Minecraft sounds, and rollercoasters with special guests Devon Anderson, Josh Brownrigg, Jacob Dittaro, and CJ Reagon.

Hear to talk movie news and all things Blade Runner 2049 is returning guest Dylan Smith and newcomer Simon Zeyl.

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

4:02 Rest in peace Peter Robbins

6:12 Guest Introductions

11:33 Green M&M

16:07 Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up for Red One

20:19 Dwayne Jonhson video game movie and Mortal Kombat 2

36:20 Percy Jackson and the Olympians greenlit at Disney+

38:47 The Suicide Squad spinoff series and Peacemaker season 2

40:09 Guardians of the Galaxy 3 info

41:39 Blade Runner 2049

59:25 Blade Runner 2049 (Spoilers)

1:10:25 Outro

Tim returns to the show for his second episode and Cristian makes his debut. Eric inexplicably becomes a third guest as well at some point. With no particular topic this week, our minds wander.

Joined by the wonderful Ashton Williams for his second time on the show, we discuss the 2021 film Don't Look Up, along with other pop culture news of the week.

Happy New Year! Joined this week by hometown hero Rory Hoffman, making his return after episode 3 from all the way back in 2020. This time around we discuss all movies to come in 2022, the good, the bad, and the Rock.

What a holly and oh so jolly time of the year. Here to talk all things Christmas, we're joined this week by newcomer Josh Clancy, as well as Nolan Smith, back for his third time on the show. And, in a surprising turn of events, Jado Krahn, the first-ever guest on the Benakacast from all the way back in 2019 makes his return for his second episode. This is the last episode of 2021, so thank you to all of our listeners, and we wish you an excellent holiday season and a happy New Year.

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

4:28 What does Christmas mean to you

7:50 Christmas Traditions

35:11 Festive Music

1:01:33 Holiday Movies

1:50:36 Christmas Stories from the past

2:00:42 Outro

Originally recorded December 18, 2021

Joined this week for a multiversal episode by none other than 5-timer Ryan Benn, and Justin Cahyadi, who happens to be making his Benakacast debut.

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

6:18 Mega Man Netflix movie

9:14 Joji Yanami, voice actor for King Kai dies at 90

14:15 Bad Guys trailer

18:46 Everything Everywhere All at Once trailer

20:48 The Lost City trailer 21:46 Toto the movie

28:30 Blue Beetle goes from HBO Max to Theatres

31:29 Knock at the Cabin info

34:28 No Way Home

45:53 No Way Home (Spoilers)

1:32:24 Outro

Originally recorded December 10, 2021

Joined this week by returning guests Ryan Benn and Hannah Peters, here to discuss the news of the week as well as the newest Ridley Scott film House of Gucci.

Originally recorded December 4th, 2021

Joined today by longtime friend Logan Hambler, this monstrous episode of the Benakacast covers the entire history of Fortnite Chapter 2 from over the last several years.

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

1:36 News of the Week

11:02 Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1

31:21 Season 2 (Top Secret)

59:01 Season 3 (Splashdown)

1:16:04 Season 4 (Nexus War)

1:30:09 Season 5 (Zero Point)

1:42:54 Season 6 (Primal)

2:02:09 Season 7 (Invasion)

2:30:29 Season 8 (Cubed)

2:52:12 Conclusion

2:55:01 Outro

Today I'm joined by Kseniya and Alanna as we discuss the 2021 Pixar film, Luca.

Joined by Ryan Benn and Hannah Peters, we go over the news of the week and give our reviews for Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Originally Recorded November 12th, 2021

An episode guided by our listeners, as I'm joined with returning guest Nolan Smith to discuss all sorts of topics and questions from the community in no particular order.

Originally recorded November 7th, 2021

Joined today by the excellent Hunter Johnson, we talk all things news in the realm of pop culture, Free Guy, and some odd stories from our own lives.

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

9:14 Planet of the Dead

11:20 Meta (stupid)

14:09 Ana De Armas in John Wick spinoff

15:33 Morbius Trailer

21:04 Book of Boba Fett trailer

25:17 Ice Cube is an idiot

29:13 Chris Pratt is Garfield

33:15 Gal Gadot in talks for Evil Queen

35:00 Taika Waititi to adapt The Incal

36:17 Black Panther 2 production paused

36:40 Stranger Things 4 trailer

37:16 Free Guy (No Spoilers)

51:24 Free Guy (Spoilers)

1:25:59 Outro

Welcome, all you ghouls and goblins to a very special, very spooky episode! Talking all things Halloween (and that Lightyear trailer) with special guests Jacob Dittaro, Ben Rokoratu, Dylan Smith, and Count Dracula

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

4:06 Lightyear Trailer

12:41 What Halloween means to us

21:02 Costumes

46:01 Spooky Films and TV

1:12:23 Halloween Music

1:23:35 Halloween Candy!

1:33:12 Best Spooky Villain?

1:44:14 Outro

Originally recorded October 23, 2021

Covering all the pop culture news of the week, including everything revealed during this year’s DC Fandome. Featuring special guest Ryan Benn

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

1:37 Rest in peace Christopher Ayres

2:12 Rest in peace Halyna Hutchins

5:26 Marvel delays

8:30 Indiana Jones 5 delayed

9:17 The Continental casting

10:48 Transformer Beast Wars wraps filming

14:12 Cowboy Bebop teaser

16:02 GTA Trilogy Remaster trailer

21:11 Ambulance trailer

25:13 Uncharted Trailer

36:28 DC Fandome 2021

1:03:57 Outro

Originally recorded October 14, 2021

A back to basics episode featuring special guests Ryan Benn, Jacob Dittaro, and Tim Lang

Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

3:28 Agatha Harkness Spinoff in the works

8:30 Sabrina Riverdale crossover

13:35 Resident Evil Racoon Town trailer

17:54 Idris Elba won’t be the next Bond

26:09 Tick Tick Boom Trailer

28:09 Timothée Chalamet as Wonka

33:54 Will Poulter cast as Adam Warlock

36:16 Scream Trailer

38:42 Home Sweet Home Alone Trailer

52:15 Does anyone really care about squid game

56:18 No Way Home is the end of the trilogy 

1:00:38 The Last Duel (No Spoilers)

1:10:47 The Last Duel (Spoilers) 

1:40:42 Outro 

Trying something new with an episode with no particular topic. Not the usual stuff, but certainly genuine. Featuring Ashton Williams and Noa Fedyk

Originally published August 26th, 2021

Timecodes:  

0:00 Disclaimer 

0:27 Intro 

1:26 No Way Home Trailer 

7:07 Shin Godzilla 

19:19 Shin Godzilla (Spoilers) 

33:19 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Spoilers) 

1:04:10 Outro

Originally published November 23rd, 2020

Originally published November 11th, 2020

Originally published November 7th, 2020

Originally published November 1st, 2020

Timecodes: 

0:00 Intro 

1:33 Willow TV Series Info 

3:35 Power Rangers Connected Universe 

4:57 Fast and Furious Franchise to End 

6:29 Raya and the Last Dragon Teaser 

7:59 Falcon and Winter Soldier News 

9:33 Jared Leto Returns as Joker 

12:26 Netflix pushes for Chadwick Boseman Oscar Nom 

13:37 Uncharted Movie Pictures 

16:05 Addams Family TV Show 

17:38 John Boyega talks about returning to Star Wars 

19:38 Spider-Man 3 to Start Filming 

21:53 Oscar Isaac in Talks for Moon Knight 

22:53 Batwoman and Red Hood First Looks 

24:00 Song Machine Review 

51:00 They Live Review (No Spoilers) 

1:02:17 They Live Review (Spoilers) 

1:07:00 Vampires vs. The Bronx Review (No Spoilers) 

1:13:54 Vampires vs. The Bronx Review (Spoilers) 

1:18:08 Fortnitemares 2020 

1:28:54 Questions 

1:32:50 Outro

Originally published October 21st, 2020

Timecodes: 

0:00 Intro 

1:00 The Boys Season 3 Info 

1:35 Furiosa Prequel Casting 

2:40 Monster Hunter Trailer 

4:19 Dexter Revival Announcement 

5:17 Spider-Cat 

6:05 Don't Look Up Cast 

7:37 Kamp Koral First Look 

9:24 James Bond Casting Update 

10:48 Kitbag Info 

11:45 Maguire and Garfield in Spider-Man 3 

13:22 Mandalorian Season 3 Info 

14:59 She-Hulk Casting Update 

16:42 Patty Jenkins hopes for WW84 Xmas Release 

17:59 Static Shock Movie Info 

18:37 DC Shooting Dates 

19:17 Letitia Wright on Black Panther Sequel 

20:46 Back to the Future Pt 4 Discussion 

22:39 Sandman Begins Filming 

23:30 Hubie Halloween Review 

34:29 Questions 

42:44 Outro

Originally published October 17th, 2020

Timecodes: 

0:00 Intro 

0:40 New DC Movie Release Dates 

3:37 Thomas the Tank Engine Movie 

4:37 Jurassic World 3 Delayed 

6:12 Rambo joins MK11 

7:30 Wonder Woman Theatre Release 

8:12 Doctor Strange in Spider-Man 3 

11:20 Soul goes to Disney Plus 

12:41 Green Lantern Series on HBO Max 

14:24 Obi-Wan Series production start date 

15:37 Animaniacs Revival Clip 

17:17 Gal Gadot to play Cleopatra 

18:18 The Boys Season 2 Review 

38:15 Save Yourselves! Review (No Spoilers) 

59:36 Save Yourselves! Review (Spoilers) 

1:10:10 Questions 

1:27:57 Outro

Originally published October 6th, 2020

Timecodes  

0:00 Intro 

1:14 Spider-Man 3 News 

1:46 No Time to Die Delayed 

2:48 Dune Delayed 

3:46 Cyberpunk 2077 Around the Corner 

4:49 Steve in Smash Bros. 

9:20 Brawlhalla Review 

22:06 Among Us Review 

31:33 Outro

Originally published July 6th, 2019

Timecodes:  

0:00 Intro 

0:15 Stranger Things 3 (No Spoilers) 

11:32 Stranger Things 3 (Spoilers) 

47:31 Outro