Grab your mashed potatoes and start sculpting mysterious mountains—it’s time for another episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy revisited Toy Story and was reminded that Pixar once had the power to emotionally devastate you with a talking cowboy. Meanwhile, DL checked out London Boulevard and highly recommends it: a criminally overlooked British crime drama that deserves more attention. Then it’s onto Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind - the film that convinced an entire generation to look nervously at the night sky.

Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(05:46) What Have We Been Up To?

(10:20) Toy Story

(11:54) Studio Ghibli

(17:04) MAIN TOPIC!! Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

(17:59) Stupid Plot Summary

(18:40) Actual Plot

(21:32) What Would You Do?

(24:17) Who Stays Human If Everyone Are Muppets?

(26:51) Do We Believe?

(30:24) Themes

(31:49) Favourite Scenes

(39:52) Dislikes

(43:53) Critical Reception

(44:42) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)?

(45:26) Trivia True Trivia False

(48:26) Final Thoughts

(48:50) Wrapping Up

Main Topic:

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is Spielberg at his most optimistic, trading laser guns and alien invasions for wonder, mystery, and increasingly concerning behaviour from suburban dads. When ordinary people around the world begin experiencing strange visions tied to extraterrestrial contact, one man becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. Tommy loved revisiting the film’s sense of awe and old-school blockbuster charm. DL, meanwhile, disappeared down an internet rabbit hole researching real-world alien theories and may not have fully returned. It’s thoughtful, ambitious, and a reminder that sci-fi used to be about asking questions rather than punching things.

Is Close Encounters the greatest alien contact film ever made - or just the world's most expensive argument for hobbyist mountain sculpture? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.

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By the Power of algorithms! Raise your swords and lower your expectations—it’s time for another episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy’s been watching the final season of The Boys, which felt a little tired but still had enough chaos to keep him entertained. Meanwhile, DL has finally started From and, two episodes in, remains thoroughly unconvinced that it deserves the internet's obsession. Then it’s onto Masters of the Universe (2026) - the latest attempt to convince us that Eternia is the next big cinematic universe.

Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(06:40) What Have We Been Up To?

(09:48) Drey's Mt Rushmore of TV Shows

(19:50) MAIN TOPIC!! Masters of the Universe (2026)

(19:58) Stupid Plot Summary

(23:22) Goofy IMDB Picture

(27:10) Theater Experience

(37:49) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets?

(55:04) Critical Reception

(56:04) Better Or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)?

(56:50) SPOILERS START!!! Masters of the Universe (2026)

(1:03:28) SPOILERS END!! Masters of the Universe (2026)

(1:03:30) Trivia True Trivia False

(1:06:38) Wrapping Up

Main Topic:

Masters of the Universe brings He-Man, Skeletor, and a mountain of '80s nostalgia back to the big screen with plenty of action and enough lore to fill Castle Grayskull's basement. Tommy went in expecting a train wreck and came out pleasantly surprised. DL, perhaps more surprisingly, didn't hate it. That said, ultimately does it join the ever-growing pile of films built from the modern superhero blockbuster template? Part Marvel quip-fest, part family adventure, part nostalgia bomb. Sometimes it works. Sometimes you can see the focus groups.

Is Masters of the Universe the adaptation fans have been waiting decades for - or just another Dungeons and Dragons..? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.

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Grab your flares and suppress your emotions—it’s time for another bleak and brilliant episode of Podcast Assemble. DL’s the boys agree that Stranger Things was at worst satisfying, while we take a deep dive into James Islington’s The Strength of the Few (epic, dense, and emotionally devastating—just how we like it). Then it's time to descend into the nightmare that is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—a film we both loved, but we totally get if you didn’t.

Timecodes:

1. (00:00) Intro
2. (07:22) What Have We Been Up To?
3. (09:42) !! SPOILERS START - Strength of the Few
4. (30:18) !! SPOILERS END - Strength of the Few
5. (37:56) MAIN TOPIC: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
6. (39:01) Stupid Plot Summary
7. (39:44) Cast & Crew
8. (40:22) The Sequalic Connections
9. (44:50) Who's a Muppet, Who's a Human?
10. (1:46:10) Production
11. (1:55:32) Themes
12. (1:58:48) Music & Score
13. (1:59:52) Action
14. (1:02:20) Performances
15. (1:06:46) Tones & Themes
16. (1:09:52) 3 Best & 3 Worst
17. (1:14:41) Critical Reception
18. (1:15:45) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?
19. (1:16:06) !! SPOILERS START - The Bone Template
20. (1:27:34) !! SPOILERS END - The Bone Template
21. (1:27:36) Trivia True or False
22. (1:29:53) Wrapping Up

Main Topic:

The Bone Temple is the haunting next chapter in the 28 Days Later saga—more psychological horror than zombie sprint-fest. It swaps the chaos of infection for the cold dread of cults, isolation, and a world that’s forgotten how to hope. Visually arresting and narratively brutal, it’s not here to hold your hand—it’s here to gnaw it off. DL praised its atmosphere. Tommy’s still recovering emotionally. It's bold, bleak, and exactly the kind of divisive cinema we wish studios made more of.

Is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a high-concept horror masterpiece—or just two hours of beautifully shot human misery? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.

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#28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #JamesIslington #StrangerThings #PostApocalypticHorror

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy & a very sick DL, from across the pond.

Time Codes:

INTRO 0:16

WHYBUT 5:03

Have you heard? 12:47

**The Last Of Us Spoiler 16:17

MAIN TOPIC: End of Watch *FULL SPOILERS* 27:36

Stupid Plot Summary 29:19

Critical Scores 30:08

Plot 32:14

Cinematography & World-building 49:39

Action 55:29

Tones & Themes 1:02:13

3 Best and 3 Worst 1:04:55

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 1:07:52

Trivia True or False 1:09:02

Did you hear this week that:

• Dune Part 2 delayed!
• Rick & Morty Season 7 gets a release date
• Big gaming news

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we are diving back into one of our many anthology series' - Movies we Should have Seen, But Haven't! This week Tommy brings to the table the 2012 David Ayer written and directed 'End of Watch'. Based on the day to day lives of two beat cops in South Central LA, who stumble across some things they really shouldn't, the film is a masterpiece in escalation and street violence. But does it make the grade as better than Aquaman 2018? Join us for great chat and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Too much content out there right now? Wondering if Disney Star Wars shows are all all going downhill? Well look no further! In our series I watch the first episode of a show, so you don't have to!

Join Podcast Assemble as we discuss the first episode of AHSOKA and whether its worth checking out. And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out our podcast Podcast Assemble?! https://spoti.fi/3WNJDXK

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#ahsoka #ahsokatano #starwars #disney #jedi #themandalorian #babyyoda #grogu #obiwankenobi #darthvader #sith #rebels #theclosewars

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy & a very sick DL, from across the pond.

Time Codes:

INTRO 0:16

WHYBUT? 4:07

Have you heard? 25:30

Main Theme: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban 48:34.

Stupid Plot Summary 49:26

Critical Scores 51:12

The Time Turners 1:12:27

Cinemataography & World Building 1:21:16

Tones & Themes 1:32:44

3 Best & 3 Worst 1:34:44

Harry Potter Fan-Casting 1:38:38

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 1:43:54

Ranking of Harry Potter films (ongoing) 1:44:47

Trivia: True or False? 1:45:31

Did you hear this week that:

• Gamescom 2023 dropping some huge trailers!
• Thor 5 rumours abound
• Rebel Moon trailer - new Zack Schneider joint for Netflix

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're digging into one of our many.. many anthology series': we're reviewing the third Harry Potter movie! We discuss whether the actors are getting worse or better, the new additions and DL has some spicy takes. Which is your favorite movie in the Harry Potter franchise? Join us for great chat and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond.

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 3:55

*SPOILERS - The Bear - 16:10

*SPOILERS - Secret Invasion - 20:39

Have you heard? - 21:50

Main topic - Barbie (2023) *Non spoilers - 32:10

Tones & themes - 50:55

3 Best & 3 Worst - 53:00

Which was better - Barbie or Oppenheimer? - 55:20

**SPOILERS - Main topic - 59:05

True or False Trivia - 1.07:15

Did you hear this week that:

• Invincible Season 2 trailer baby!
• Gal Gadot returning for a third outing as Wonder Woman?
• Fantastic Four casting rumors continue!
• Meg 2: The Trench - Critical reception and opening weekend box office at odds

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're reviewing the Barbie - the second part of the Barbenheimer blockbuster extravaganza! We're going to be deepdiving the Greta Gerwig directed take on the world of Barbie, and deciding which is better - our choices might surprise you.... Have you seen both Barbie and Oppenheimer yet? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Wow Wow WOW! Did you see the new Loki Season 2 trailer? Did you catch the references to "Timeslipping"? Well this could be the biggest hint yet that we're FINALLY going to be getting X-Men joining the MCU!.. Or you know.. it could all be a big misdirect.

Join Podcast Assemble as we what Timeslipping is and how it could change the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Full video can be found here: Will Loki season 2 introduce the X-Men?

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy & DL, who this week IS across the pond.

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 8:10

Have you heard? - 30:35

Main topic - Oppenheimer (2023) *Full spoilers - 45:27

Tones & themes - 1:25:52

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:28:00

Ranking the Nolan Movies - 1.32:35

True or False Trivia - 1.34:24

Did you hear this week that:

• Beyond the Spider-verse delayed indefinitely
• The Marvels - new trailer!
• Loki season 2 - trailer and release date
• Oppenheimer nude scenes censored in some countries:

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're delivering back into our Chris Nolan anthology, with part 8! This week we discuss (full spoilers) the first half of the Barbenheimer summer blockbuster extravaganza - we're reviewing Oppenheimer (2023). Chris Nolan’s gives us his take on a historical epic, mixed with a tragedy, which shook the world. Have you seen both Barbie and Oppenheimer yet? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment, with co-host Tommy & a very special guest this week David Porte Beckefeld!

David is a 3D VR artist, Creative Director & Geeky movie lover (Instagram: davidportebeckefeld). David joined me for an interview to chat about his creativity inspirations and a review of one of his favorite nostalgic movies - Rome Must Die (2000).

We talk David’s artistic process, the movies that he loves and get deep on one of the most nostalgic movies from the 2000’s.

Find David’s on Instagram: davidportebeckefeld

Find the episodes we discussed linked here:

- Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023) - https://shorturl.at/dnyT3

- Batman Begins (2005) ft. Reg’s of the Film Addicts Podcast - https://shorturl.at/npwDT

- Dungeons & Dragons (2023) - https://shorturl.at/CDMO6

- Heat (1995) - https://shorturl.at/ghKT4

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy & DL, who this week IS across the pond.

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 4:13

**Spoilers - Yellowjackets season 2 - 8:00

Have you heard? - 20:35

Main topic - Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One - Non-spoilers - 40:30

**Minor villain spoilers - 1:00:25

Tones & themes - 1:06:27

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:06:58

Better or Worse - 1:11:35

*SPOILERS - 1.12:35

Conspiracy theory corner - 1:21:45

True or False Trivia - 1.24:00

Did you hear this week that:

• The Screen Actors guild are on strike!
• Wolverine in his Yellow spandex
• Dune Part 2 trailer!

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're deep in summer blockbuster territory! We're jumping into the seventh entry in the Mission Impossible franchise with Dead Reckoning. Christopher McQuarrie is back directing the latest impossible mission for the IMF and we unpick how Tom Cruise will try to kill himself this time. Join us as we discuss non-spoilers and then spoilers for movie that divides the boys and so much more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Too much content out there right now? Wondering if Disney Marvel shows are all going to be mid from the get-go? Well look no further! In our series I watch the first episode of a show, so you don't have to!

Join Podcast Assemble as we discuss the first episode of The MCU's Secret Invasion and whether its worth checking out. The Full video can be found here: SECRET INVASION

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy who is joined by friend of the show and all round legend Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast !

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 8:00 **The Flash Apoilers Throughout! -5:08 - 14:45

Have you heard? - 27:15

Main topic - the Flash Non-spoilers - 41:00

Tones & themes - 1.28:10

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1.30:50

Better or Worse - 1.37:15

*SPOILERS - 1.38:30

True or False Trivia - 1.52:36

Did you hear this week that:

• The Flash director confirms a number of further cut cameos
• Warner Bro’s is falling to pieces..
• James Gunn has his Superman!

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic it's finally time to dive into the long awaited and most excited for for the year Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny! James Mangold takes the reigns from Steven Spielberg for this action adventure classic - could it possibly live up to the original trilogy? Join us as we discuss spoilers and non-spoilers for this pillar of Tommy's childhood and so much more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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You can find Regs at:

The Film Addicts Podcast

The Stitch Up

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Awards season is upon us—it's time to reflect and crown the best and worst of the year! The boys are back with the Podcast Assemble Best of 2025 Awards, celebrating a year of cinema with categories that actually matter: the "Adam Driver Performance Carrying a Thing Award", the "THAT Came Out This Year?" Award, and of course, the hallowed "Most Aquaman 2018 Movie of the Year Award". There will be spicy takes. There will be controversy. There may be a fight over Road House 2.

Instead of recommendations, this week the boys are sharing what they’re most excited for in 2026!

Timecodes:

• (00:00) Intro
• (09:12) 2025 Podcast Assemble Awards Showcase
• (09:49) Razzie: Worst Movie of the Year
• (14:44) Most Underappreciated Movie of 2025
• (17:00) Adam Driver Performance for Carrying a Movie
• (21:11) Movies We Missed but Wished We Hadn't
• (23:26) That Came Out This Year?!
• (26:49) Best Rebootuation of the Year
• (31:10) Best TV Show of the Year
• (43:08) Best Cancelled Show
• (48:43) Worst Movie Premise of the Year
• (51:45) Remove a Piece of Media From Your Life in 2025
• (54:45) Biggest "Ken-ergy" in 2025
• (56:53) Best Movie if all Actors were replaced by Muppets
• (58:59) Mark Wahlberg Award for Being in a Different Movie
• (1:03:22) Most Anticipated Movie, TV Show & Game for 2026
• (1:14:52) Best Movie of 2025
• (1:17:45) Most Aquaman Movie of 2025
• (1:24:06) Wrapping Up

Main Topic:

From overperforming dramas to mid-budget fever dreams, 2025 had it all—some of it great, most of it baffling. But can the boys agree on what is the best AND worst of 2025? Whether you're here for the honourable mentions or the dishonourable messes, there's a category for you.

What were your best (and worst) films of 2025? Did we forget something major? Of course we did. Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with two very sick co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 5:08

**Ted Lasso Season 1 & 2 deepdive -5:08 - 14:45

Have you heard? - 21:50

Main topic - the Flash Non-spoilers - 36:00

Tones & themes - 1.06:00

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1.07:00

Better or Worse - 1.10:50

*SPOILERS - 1.12:35

True or False Trivia - 1.26:36

Correspondence - 1.29:10

Did you hear this week that:

• The Witcher season 3 - gets a trailer and release date
• Game news!
• Big changes to the Disney line up
• Warner bro’s want Chris Nolan back?

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we dive into the murky waters of the remaining DC movies, prior to James Gunn and Peter Safran's vision coming to the screen - we're reviewing The Flash (2023)! With all the controversy over star Ezra Miller, the boys have a hard time separating the art from the artist, and the CGI doesn't help... Have you seen the latest from the DC movie slate? Join us for spicy takes and so much more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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**SPOILERS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYmQ3m8d7eM

OMG did you see THAT Spider-man reference in the Across the Spider-verse movie? But what does it mean??

Join Podcast Assemble as we thwip head first into the most mind-bendy, implication ladened, spidy-related cameos in the newly released Across the Spider-verse. Are Have you seen the movie yet? What was your favourite niche reference?

Subscribe to our podcast for out spicy takes: https://spoti.fi/3cBTj6B

Ep 60, Morbius: https://rb.gy/bqb5e

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#spiderman #milesmorales #acrossthespiderverse #intothespiderverse #peterparker #gwenstacy #marvel #lego #comics #comicbookmovies #venom2 #morbius #andrewgarfield #tobeymaguire #mcu #marvelcomics #marvelcinematicuniverse #animated

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & a very sick DL from across the pond.

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:16

What Have You Been Up To? - 6:02

What have you heard? - 24:04

Main Topic: The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) *Full Spoilers* - 36:38

Stupid Plot Summary - 37:40 **Some mature themes

Critical Reception - 38:37

Casting - 40:57

Goofy IMDB Pictures - 41:43

Movie Discussion - 43:27

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:13:03

Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:16:13

True or False Trivia - 1:18:05

Did you hear this week that:

• Tom Holland actually taking a break from acting?
• Beyond the Spiderverse - gets a release date
• Captain America 4 gets a new title!

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're diving a movie from one of our favourite movie studios - A24! This week we're reviewing The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), starring Denzel Washington and it is so.. very.... Shakespeare.... What movie should we cover next? Join us for answers and more!

Let us know if you've seen this take on the classic play by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 4:20

Have you heard? - 18:24

Main topic - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Non-spoilers - 33:35

Tones & themes - 1.03:11

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1.05:00

Better or Worse - 1.09:20

*SPOILERS - 1.10:15

True or False Trivia - 1.25:07

Correspondence - 1.27:47

Did you hear this week that:

• It the return of weird news!
• Black Mirror new season gets a new trailer
• John wick 5 confirmed?
• Deadpool 3 begins filming (despite the writers strike..)

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we got to see the sequel to Lord & Miller's epic 2018 movie, we are reviewing -Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse (2023). The first movie was so groundbreaking, can the sequel possibly live up to its predecessor? Does the Spider-man pointing meme hold up the second time round? Join us for answers to this and so much more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. **Some mature themes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:16

What is your karaoke song? - 1:13

What Have You Been Up To? - 4:20

What have you heard? - 18:38

*(Spider-man 2018 Game Spoilers 27:20)

Main Topic: The Pagemaster (1994) *Full Spoilers* - 33:51

Stupid Plot Summary - 35:34 **Some mature themes

Critical Reception - 35:45

Casting - 38:56

Movie Discussion - 44:06

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:03:03

Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:07:43

True or False Trivia - 1:09:45

Did you hear this week that:

• Netflix hires Anrnod Schwarzenegger as CAO.. what on earth is a CAO?
• Tears Of The Kingdom creators interested in making a Zelda movie
• So many gaming drops!

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're diving into a new-ish anthology - returning to the movies from our youth! This week we're reviewing The Pagemaster from 1994, starring Macaulay Culkin and is one of DL's favorite's growing up. What movies did you love growing up and does The Pagemaster hold up today? Join us for answers and more!

Was this one of your childhood movies? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). This week we're joined by friend of the show and all round legend Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast !

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:29

What Have You Been Up To? - 3:24

What have you heard? - 12:02

Main Topic: Batman Begins (2010) *Full Spoilers* - 29:39

How's YOUR Batman? - 31:40

Stupid Plot Summary - 36:35

Critical Reception - 37:59

Casting - 40:59

Performances - 46:06

Cinematography & World-building - 1:02:27

Action - 1:11:51

Music - 1:21:16

Tones & Themes - 1:27:46

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:29:50

Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:33:55

Ranking the Nolan Anthology - 1:35:50

True or False Trivia - 1:33:53

Where can you find Regs - 1:44:33

Outro - 1:45:40

Did you hear this week that:

• Loki series 2 gets release date..
• Archer coming to an end, but does it need to?
• Superman Legacy AND Fantastic Four casting rumors ahead!

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're delivering some actual nuanced film criticism, thanks to FOTS Regs - we're hurtling head first into our Chris Nolan anthology part 7! This week we cross the streams with both a Nolan movie and a superhero film, with Batman Begins (2005). Chris Nolan’s take on a dark and gritty crime fighter, which influenced DC for the following 15 years. Is Christian Bale your Batman? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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You can find Regs at:

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 3:48

Madalorian deepdive - 4:14 - 6:48

Have you heard? - 18:17

Main topic - Full spoilers - 30:30

Tones & themes - 1:11:22

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:13:00

Better or Worse - 1:19:20

True or False Trivia - 1:21:00

Correspondance - 1:23:35

Did you hear this week that:

• The Meg 2 gets a trailer!
• New details about the the second season of Andor
• The rumor mill is a-buzz with Karl Urban casting news
• More fallout from the writers strike..

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week, we jump back into our Sci-Fi anthology with 2018's Annihilation.... Annihil... Annial.... however you spell it. The movie boasts a star-studded cast including Natalie Portman, Oscar Issac, Tessa Thompson and freaking Benedict WONG - in this big swing and ambiguous head-scratcher. Did Lena make it out of the shimmer? Was it better than Aquaman (2018) for most average film? Join us for our spicy takes and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

The Super Mario bros movie has reportedly crossed the $1Billion mark at the global box office, making it the highest grossing video game movie of all time! In a movie stuff full of references and call backs - we're selecting our top 10 favourite most deep cuts.

What was your favourite Super Mario Bro's reference from across the expanded media?

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at www.podcastassemble.com the video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XHb3VOCSYM

#supermariobrosmovie #mario #luigi #princesspeach #bowser #wario #yoshi #donkeykong #videogamemovies #nintendo

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 3:20

Madalorian deepdive - 9:22 - 19:31

Have you heard? - 24:43

Main topic - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Non-spoilers - 41:44

Tones & themes - 1.18:19

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1.19:59

Better or Worse - 1.22:31

*SPOILERS - 1.24:22

Post Credit scenes - 1.33:24

Ranking the MCU Phases 4 & 5 - 1.36:41

True or False Trivia - 1.38:57

Correspondance - 1.41:14

Did you hear this week that:

• Hollywood writers guild is going on strike
• Pedro Pascal joins Gladiator 2
• Mark your calendars for Dune 2!

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic the Marvel Cinematic Universe has served up another entry in the franchise, and this time out we're discussing James Gunn's final offering - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (2023). The MCU has seen a slight decline in recent times - can Gunn's parting gift be a shot in the arm for the flagging series? Join us for answers and spicy takes!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to? - 2:33\

Have you heard? - 19:23

Main Topic: Super Mario Bros (2023) - 35:09

Stupid Plot Summary - 35:45

Critical response - 36:19

Plot - 37:31

Performances - 43:53

Pacing - 48:20.

Music - 54:50

Action - 57:11

Tones & Themes - 58:43

3 Best & 3 Worst - 59:27

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:02:32

***SPOILERS*** - 1:04:07

***END SPOILERS*** - 1:08:09

True or False Trivia - 1:09:10

Correspondence - 1:12:41

OUTRO - 1:17:04

Did you hear this week that:

• Sony's Kraven the Hunter spin-off to be Rated R
• The Witcher Season 3 is coming
• Netflix rolling out password sharing plan in the US

Main Topic:

This week our main topic is another video game adaptation, this time on the big screen with Illumination Studio's The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Now the highest grossing video game movie of all and based off the classic series - can this controversially cast movie live up to the expectations? Join us for answers and spicy takes!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

It’s the most inanimate time of the year! Kicking off our new Anthology series - Movies Set at Christmas, That Aren’t Christmas Movies - the boys revisit one of their all-time favourites: In Bruges (2008). Tommy’s been watching Diddy: The Reckoning (it’s… a lot), while DL’s juggling The Wheel of Time: Book 2 andTrue Grit the OG, both highly recommended. Then it’s time to check into Belgium’s darkest fairy tale, where the snow is festive, but the mood is not.

Timecodes:

1. (00:00) Intro
2. (06:50) What Have You Been Up To?
3. (20:50) MAIN TOPIC: In Bruges (2013)
4. (22:00) Stupid Plot Summary
5. (25:40) Plot
6. (29:30) One human, the rest are Muppets?
7. (30:38) Acclaim vs Success
8. (40:40) Characters
9. (45:30) Direction
10. (50:31) Four Oscar Nominees...
11. (51:53) TRIVIA: Fake or Not Fake?
12. (57:17) Miscellaneous Notes
13. (59:19) Tones & Themes
14. (1:03:35) 3 Best & 3 Worst
15. (1:08:17) Critical Reception
16. (1:08:26) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?
17. (1:09:17) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?
18. (1:10:01) Trivia True or False
19. (1:14:09) Wrapping Up

Main Topic:

In Bruges is Martin McDonagh’s pitch-black comedy about guilt, purgatory, and accidentally kicking a dwarf. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson shine as two hitmen laying low after a job gone wrong, while Ralph Fiennes turns up to scream about principles. It’s foul-mouthed, funny, and somehow heartfelt, like Home Alone if Kevin had PTSD and a Browning. DL calls it a masterpiece. Tommy would probably fight someone over that opinion. Everyone agrees: this is not a Christmas movie—but it kind of is.

Is In Bruges the best anti-Christmas Christmas movie ever made? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials.

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#ChristmasMovies #InBruges #MartinMcDonagh #ColinFarrell #DarkComedies

#podcast #moviereview #movietok

We'll be announcing our 100th Episode competition winner - join us to find out if you're the lucky winner...

Hello hello and welcome to the 100th EPISODE of Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:29

Blooper Reel - 1:02

What Have You Been Up To? - 6:02

What have you heard? - 15:40

Main Topic: Inception (2010) *Full Spoilers* - 28:06

Stupid Plot Summary - 29:12

Critical Reception - 30:07

Goofy IMDB Pictures - 31:20

History & Connection - 35:29

Plot - 39:06

Performances - 49:34

Uh.... Pacing - 57:10

Action - 1:00:27

Cinematography & World-building - 1:05:18

Leo's Hair - 1:10:03

Music - 1:18:06

Tones & Themes - 1:21:49

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:25:31

Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:30:56

Inception Fan Theories - 1:32:00

True or False Trivia - 1:33:57

Correspondence - 1:37:37

Outro - 1:39:31

Did you hear this week that:

• Twilight getting rebooted as a TV series..
• Robocop, Stargate and Legally Blond all returning?
• Andy Serkis returning to Andor
• Superman Legacy - full steam ahead

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! This week we just head first in to one of DL's all time favorite films, the enigma that is Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010). Chris Nolan’s idea of a heist movie - following a team of specialists trained to enter their targets dreams to perform complex heists. Does it hold up to scrutiny under a microscope? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a serious problem and it might not be what you think - join us as we discuss how hanging a lantern on it has become a crutch for Marvel's creative team.

Remember - we LOVE what Kevin Feige and Co. have created, we're just concerned citizens...

Let us know what you think by messaging us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 0:16.926

What Have You Been Up To? 4:50.357

Have you heard? 24:32.768

Main Topic: Dungeons & Dragons *No Spoilers* 44:25.848

Stupid Plot Summary 45:47.950

Critical Reception 47:05.186

Cast & Crew 48:37.948

Plot 50:14.407

Cinematography 1:04:53.916

Tones & Themes 1:13:30.007

3 Best & 3 Worst 1:14:18.836

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

1:18:54.162

*SPOILERS* 1:20:23.820

True or False Trivia 1:29:39.461

Correspondence 1:32:48.518

Outro 1:38:13.651

Did you hear this week that:

• E3 Cancelled?!
• LOTS of Star Wars news
• A Harry Potter series in the works at WB
• MARVEL trailers incoming - 'The Marvels' & 'Secret Invasion'

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into another of co-host Tommy's most excited for of the year - D&D time, baby! We're reviewing the fantastically fun Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which you'll find does a great job of bridging the gap between the lore and general audiences - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Confused by how the Boba Fett series links to the Mandalorian? Wondering if Disney have totally ruined Star Wars this time? Well look no further! In our series I watch the first episode of a show, so you don't have to!

Join Podcast Assemble as we discuss the first episode of The Mandalorian season 3 and whether its worth coming back to - check out the full YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lYR-iTIJck

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

You can also find our podcast on the Boba Fett series:

https://spoti.fi/3lNN6cj

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 00:00:16

What have you been up to? 00:01:54

Have you heard? 00:16:16

Main Topic: 2001 A Space Odyssey 00:27:45

Stupid Plot Summary 00:28:45

Meet Hal 00:29:22

Scores 00:30:28

Plot 00:32:03

Tones & Themes 01:05:45

3 Best, 3 Worst 01:10:07

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 01:18:04

It this trivia 2001 or Interstellar? 01:20:13

2001 Wrap-up 01:23:44

Correspondence 01:24:15

Outro 01:26:20

Did you hear this week that:

• Why IS Shazam 2 flopping?
• Power Rangers once & Always trailer
• Jonathan Majors arrested..?

Main Topic:

This week we jump back into one of our many, many anthologies - ‘movies we should have seen, but haven’t’. We’re reviewing the 1968 seminal 2001: A Space Odyssey and we have opinions. We know this might be a decisive one.. but we love to hit you with the spicy takes.

Is this on your favourite movies of all time list, or do you find the overlong runtime gratuitous? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO 0:16

WHYBUT? 4:00

Have you heard? 19:07.

Main Topic: 30:41

Stupid Plot Summary 31:41

Cast and Crew 33:12

Plot Overview 34:21

Performances 42:24

Pacing 52:00

Cinematography 53:57

CGI 1:01:22

Tones and Themes 1:02:47

3 Best, 3 Worst 1:03:19

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:06:19

*SPOILERS* 1:07:44

True or False Trivia 1:14:33

Correspondence 1:17:45

Did you hear this week that:

• New Zorro series from Game of Thrones writer by Bryan Cogman
• Quentin Tarrentino has written his final (of 10) film?
• Willow not getting a season 2
• Jordan Peele’s fourth movie reportedly coming Christmas 2024

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into one of Tommy's most excited for of the year - its Adam Driver and dinosaurs, baby! We're reviewing the terribly titled 65 (million years ago), which was sent out to die by Sony - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO - 0:16

WHYBUT? - 4:17

Have you heard? - 17:12

MAIN TOPIC: The Last of Us Season 1 - 28:15

Stupid Plot Summary - 28:54

Cast - 31:02

Performances - 41:34

Pacing - 49:30

Cinematophraphy & World Building - 52:44

Action - 55:24

Tones & Themes - 1:00:44

Best, 3 Worst - 1:02:05

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:07:53

*SPOILERS* - 1:08:12

True or False Trivia - 1:23:35

Correspondence - 1:27:03

OUTRO - 1:30:04.298

Did you hear this week that:

• Star Wars projects - Kevin Feige & Patty Jenkins movies reportedly no longer in development at Disney 
• Starfield - Bathesda’s upcoming space epic has FINALLY got a release date 
• The Suicide Squad kills the Justice League - Reportedly delayed AGAIN
• The Oscars - Everything Everywhere All At Once win BIG

Main Topic:

This week we take a look at one of the most highly anticipated TV shows since GOT, we review the first season of The Last Of Us! If you aren't across just how hyped we were for this, check out our Podcast on the video games in anticipation of this, OR either of our YouTube over at Podcast Assemble.

Did it live up to the hype? Let us know what you think by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

"The Last of Us" has renewed our faith in video game adaptations, heck, even TV in general. It has managed to find the line between sticking to the source material and making it's own story. So what if there was one BIG final twist..

Join us as we discuss why it would be so so so so (SO) fitting, for HBO's TLOU to end with Joel biting the dust - check out the full YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AI8Ni2lYx0

Want to check out our ‘I watched the first episode of’ for TLOU?

   • The Last Of Us - ...  

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

You can also find our podcast on the video game series here:

https://spoti.fi/3kPBFR7

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

2:42 - WHYBUT?

14:43 - Have you heard?

27:48 - Main Topic: Indiana Jones ROTLA *SPOILERS*

30:12 - Stupid Plot Summary

33:06 - Goofiest IMDB Pics

35:14 - Plot

45:47 - Performances

54:15 - Cinematography & World-building

55:52 - Plot (cont.)

1:02:44 - Music

1:05:08 - Tones & Themes

1:06:46 - Best, 3 Worst

1:10:20 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

1:10:49 - Game: Who turned down the role?

1:13:48 - Correspondence

1:18:55 - Outro

Did you hear this week that:

• Aquaman 2 - reportedly worse than Aquaman (2018)
• Cocaine Shark - could be in the works from Cocaine Bear director
• WB want Peter Jackson to return to LOTR
• Jon Bernthal returning as the Punisher

Main Topic:

'Another anthology' we hear you cry?! Why yes, we think you'll like this one. This week we're starting our latest anthology - we review the original movies, which are getting upcoming rebootuations. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on the horizon, we discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Does it still hold up? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

4:22 - WHYBUT?

17:32 - Have you heard?

26:57 - Main Topic: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania *NON SPOILERS*

27:33 - Summary, Scores

33:32 - Plot

40:30 - Performances

44:09 - Pacing/ Cinematography/World-building

53:34 - Tones and Themes

57:33 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

59:30 - *SPOILERS*

01:14:44 - True or False Trivia?

01:17:07 - Correspondence

01:21:03 - OUTRO

Did you hear this week that:

• Black Adder is returning after 20 years..
• Indiana Jones got a new tease at the Super Bowl
• The Flash gets a full length trailer (.. and it looks good?)
• Are Marvel going to be slowing their output?

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're returning to the MCU - the make or break movie for DL! Paul Rudd and co. are back (baby!), for the latest wild ride in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. Is Kang the shot in the arm the franchise needs? Join us for answers and more!

Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

WE DID IT! It’s a Podcast Assemble milestone - 200 episodes in, and what better way to celebrate than with a film that derailed an entire childhood? Tommy’s been splitting time between Hell Is Us (moody, existential, and probably not finished) and Shrinking (Jason Segel unravelling in style). DL’s meditating on the Jedi Code. And this week, the boys revisit the galactic fever dream that is The Phantom Menace - the film that asked, What if space wizards had senate hearings?

Timecodes:

• Intro (00:00)
• What Have We Been Up To? (07:11)
• MAIN TOPIC: Star Wars Episode 1 (23:26)
• Stupid Plot Summary (24:34)
• Plot (25:25)
• Who is a Human, who's a Muppet? (29:37)
• When did you watch Episode 1? (31:43)
• So, Jar Jar Binks then? (49:29)
• Darth Maul: Duel of the Fates (51:47)
• Action (1:01:41)
• Tones & Themes (1:04:55)
• 3 Best & 3 Worst (1:07:33)
• Critical Reception (1:10:46)
• Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? (1:11:22)
• Trivia True or False (1:13:34)
• Wrapping Up (1:16:49)

Main Topic:

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is George Lucas at his most Lucas. It’s got politics, podracing, and a child with dangerous midi-chlorian levels. It introduces us to Darth Maul (the best character with the least screen time), the somehow-royal Queen Amidala, and everyone's "favourite" Gungan, Jar Jar Binks. Tommy’s still hates Liam Neeson. DL's trying to see the good in it (mostly John Williams). There’s lore, there’s lightsabers, and there’s SENATE HEARINGS

Is The Phantom Menace an ambitious, misunderstood space opera—or just a two-hour galactic trade dispute with cool sound design? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials.

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Every sit through a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie and think.. "this would have been much easier if the Hulk was there" or "why didn't they just call Thor?". Well this is the content for you.

Check out our list of 5 times the Avengers should have Assembled, but didn't!

0:00 - Intro

1:47 - Ground Rules

2:27 - Black Widow

4:28 - Spider-Man No Way Home

5:58 - Captain America & The Winter Soldier

8:13 - The Eternals

10:06 - Black Panther Wakanda Forever

10:44 - Closing

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

4:34.019 - WHYBUT?

24:05.639 - Have you heard?

33:33.710 - Main Topic: Dunkirk *SPOILERS*

37:03.279 - Summary, Scores

42:29.949 - Dunkirk: Plot

50:04.463 - Dunkirk: Performances

55:40.972 - Dunkirk: Pacing

59:29.299 - Dunkirk: Cinematography/World-building

01:03:37 - Dunkirk: Music

01:09:49 - Dunkirk: Action

01:12:35 - Dunkirk: Tones and Themes

01:16:59 - Dunkirk: 3 Best, 3 Worst

01:21:08 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

01:23:03 - Dunkirk GPT

01:25:00 - True or False?

01:28:10 - The Ranking of Nolans

01:29:58 - Correspondence

01:33:52 - OUTRO

Did you hear this week that:

• Mr Beast getting likes, but also better than the American health system?
• Batman 2 release date
• The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gets a trailer
• Netflix tried to make a "real" Squid Game and fails

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! In our penultimate episode on Christopher Nolan, we're reviewing the star-studded Dunkirk. A retelling of the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II (1940). Does Nolan have the cops to pull off something seemingly so far out of his wheelhouse? Join us for answers and more!

Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

00:03:49 - What have we been up to?

00:13:50 - Last Of Us *SPOILERS*

00:19:41 - Heard this week?

00:35:09 - Main topic: Andor (2022) - Non Spoilers

00:35:40 - Andor: Stupid Plot Summary

00:36:49 - Andor: Review Scores

00:38:58 - Andor: Plot Overview

01:09:16 - Andor: CGI

01:13:23 - Andor: 3 Best, 3 Worst

01:16:29 - Is it Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?

01:18:23 - Main topic: FULL Spoilers

01:28:08 - Trivia True or False

01:31:12 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week that:

• "Invincible" Season 2 gets a teaser
• E3 - Neither Playstation, Xbox or Nintendo will appear in 2023
• Justin Royland officially dropped by Adult Swim
• "DCU" first phase dropped by James Gunn

Main Topic:

Our main topic this week is a review of the prequel of a prequel, origin story "Andor (2022)"! with a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Diego Luna stars in the thrilling small scale tale of rebellion and the banal evils that allowed the Star Wars empire to be taken over by the Empire! Could it be the best Star Wars story since the original trilogy? Or was it not good enough to beat out Aquaman (2018)? We answer all these questions and more!

Who is more ruthless - Luthen or Dedra? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

00:04:55 - What have we been up to?

00:05:35 - Wednesday *SPOILERS*

00:15:08 - What have you heard this week?

00:25:38 - Main topic: Sunshine (2007) *Full Spoilers*

00:27:25 - Sunshine: Stupid Plot Summary

00:28:38 - Sunshine: Review Scores

00:29:21 - Sunshine: Plot Overview

01:11:57 - Sunshine: CGI

01:17:37 - Sunshine: Tones & Themes

01:18:31 - Sunshine: 3 Best, 3 Worst

01:21:37 - Is it Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?

01:24:20 - Trivia True or False

01:26:35 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week that:

• "The Last of Us" TV Adaptation has now finally premiered?
• "The Boys" S04 proposing to make the "most disgusting" scene in television?
• The Power Rangers reunion is on the horizon with older cast all coming together?
• Spiderman 4 will begin filming at the end of 2023?

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week, we discuss "Sunshine (2007)" with a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Hiroyuki Sanada and freaking Benedict WONG! For a film we hadn't heard of until last week, it proved to be have big studio support BUT did it match up to our test? Did it beat out Aquaman (2018) for most average film? And can Chat GPT write a better script for it? We answer all these questions and more!

Would you re-write Sunshine with an AI-generated script? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm!

Time codes:

0:16 - Intro

1:54 - Award Show Nonsense

3:18 - What have we been up to?

3:31 - Happy Birthday DL!

4:24 - **Wednesday Spoilers

12:27 - The Last of Us is coming..

19:02 - What have you heard this week?

32:21 - Main Topic - Best and Worst of 2022 Awards!

Categories:

33:13 Best Movie/ 37:53 Worst Movie/ 40:48 Adam Drive Special Award/ 44:14 Best Rebootuation/ 46:56 Most Underappreciated/ 50:48 Best Show/ 55:43 Best & Worst of the MCU/ 56:42 Best Comic Adaptation/ 59:41 Remove from your life/ 1:01:11 Sequel-bate/ 1:02:55 Best CGI/ 1:04:10 Best Video Game/ 1:05:59 Worst PA Prediction/ 1:07:23 Best Soundtrack/ 1:10:14 Best Show Cancelled by Netflix/ 1:12:51 Most Aquaman 2018 (most average)

1:15:35 - Correspondence

1:19:54 - Outro

Did you hear this week that Jenna Ortega returning for a second season of Wednesday, Dave Bautista leaves the MCU, huge trailer drops including: Dead Space remake and Antman & the Wasp Quantumania and much much more.

Wow wow wow... 2022 was a red hot steaming pile of garbage... but not for the screen! A little later than planned this week we're taking a look back at the year that was 2022. With some classic categories such as Best Movie and Best Show, BUT adding that Podcast Assemble special sauce with fun new categories like the highly anticipated Most Aquaman (2018) movie of 2022 (most average)! Join us as we talk about what blew us away and what we wish we could forget all together, AND let us know what you thought for each of the categories, by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com ..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Happy new year - we're back baby! Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm!

Time codes:

0:16 - Intro

3:20 - What have we been up to?

17:22 - What have you heard this week?

31:48 - Look back at most anticipated of 2022

35:58 - Main Topic - Most anticipated movies of 2023

1:09:43 - Correspondence

1:15:16 - Outro

Did you hear this week that Jeremy Renner won't be opening a snow plough business any time soon (wishing the Hawkeye star a speedy recovery!), Henry Cavill has left the DCU, Aaron Taylors-Johnson approached to be the new Bond and much, much more.

Now that cinema's are back in action and Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar 2 the watery weirdo's have proved real life is officially back (baby!), this week we are looking ahead at our most anticipated movies slated for release in 2023! And then discussing why we're do damn excited. There are some firecrackers coming out this year, so let us know if we missed the movie you can't wait to see, by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com ..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome to festive episode of Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm!

Time codes:

0:16 - Intro

3:21 - What have we been up to?

15:35 - What have you heard this week?

33:39 - Main topic - Full spoilers

55:00 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

56:31 - True or False trivia

59:09 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week that at the Gaming Awards we got a number of awesome new trailer drops including Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works, the DC slate is getting some major work done and much, much more.

This week we're spreading the festive cheer and dipping back into the MCU! Director James Gunn is back with the Guardians delivering a holiday special to rival the Star Wars outing from 1978! Let us know what you thought of the Special by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com..

Have a great Festive Break - we'll see you in the New Year!

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!

Time codes:

0:16 - Intro

0:58 - Spotify Wrapped

4:29 - What have we been up to?

14:45 - What have you heard this week?

**23:29 - Cocaine Bear

25:45 - Main topic - Full spoilers

58:42 - 3 Best/ 3 Worst

1:01:53 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

1:08:38 - True or False trivia

1:12:47 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week we have had ALL the trainers.. including Indiana Jones 5 (and the dial of Destiny), The Last of us TV show gets a new trailer, Cocaine Bear looks nuts, along with the brand spanking new Guardians of the Galaxy 3 trainer - which are YOU most excited for?

For our main topic this week we're dipping back into the franchise for which Friend of the Show Chris labeled Tommy's "bad geek", having not seen Alien2 (1986). So, we're digging into one of our anthology episodes: 'movies we should have seen, but haven't' (..or at least sort of..)! To many the follow up to Ridley Scott's science fiction epic is "the perfect sequel", however get strapped in for some spicy takes! Let us know if you agree with the boys - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!

Time codes:

0:16 - Intro

4:21 - What have we been up to?

18:13 - What have you heard this week?

28:28 - Main topic - Non-spoilers

56:50 - 3 Best/ 3 Worst

1:01:25 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

1:03:48 - Main topic - Spoilers

1:15:22 - True or False trivia

1:13:53 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week - we got the first images of the upcoming Luther movie , Chris Hemsworth claims if there is another Thor it will be his last, James Gunn making bold claims about the interconnected DCU.. and much much more.

This week we're getting our spicy take hat's on and diving back into the MCU. Ryan Coogler returns for the follow up to the much heralded Black Panther, with Wakanda Forever. Does it hit the same lofty heights? Could the movie deliver the same magic without the Chadwick Boseman? Join us as we deep dive non-spoilers and then spoilers... let us know what you think by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Welcome to your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with virtual co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond.

0:16 - Intro

3:58 - What have you been up to?

5:01 - **The Boys Season 3 spoilers

18:28 - Have you hears?

30:44 - Main Topic

1:10:22 - Correspondence

1:13:11 - Wrap-up

Did you hear this week that the Avatar sequel run time has been announced (and its longgg), HBO cancels one its its flagship TV shows, we got our first looks at Indiana Jones 5 and much much more.

For our main discussion this week we're doing a Topic episode: we're talking about fan theories which could have made the Movie/TV Show/Books even better! Would the Star Wars Sequel trilogy have been cooler if Kylo Ren had been a double agent? Did Cobb ever actually get out of the dreams in Inception? You'll have to listen in to find out! Did we miss your favorite fan theory - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com to let us know..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

This week's episode is brought to you by No Country for Old Films! Tommy & Reg's new podcast - check them out on YouTube, Spotify and all the socials!

Grab your contractually obligated Lycra and energy drink sponsorship - it’s time for another turbo-charged episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, the boys are joined by. Regs! Tommy’s been brushing up on L.A. Confidential (because noir never dies), DL’s still swimming with The Sopranos (he’s all in on gabagool culture). Then it’s on to the big reboot of the dystopian deathmatch classic: The Running Man (2025).

Timecodes:

• Intro (00:00)
• What Have You Been Up To? (19:18)
• MAIN TOPIC: The Running Man (2025) (32:24)
• Stupid Plot Summary (35:43)
• Cast & Crew (39:28)
• Goofy IMDB Picture (40:56)
• About Running Man (46:31)
• Plot (54:07)
• Performances (1:14:23)
• Tones & Themes (1:15:51)
• 3 Best & 3 Worst (1:22:04)
• Critical Reception (1:27:34)
• Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? (1:29:07)
• !! SPOILERS START !! (1:31:27)
• !! SPOILERS END !! (1:37:08)
• Trivia True or False (1:37:18)
• Wrapping Up (1:39:55)

Main Topic:

The Running Man (2025) reboots the Reagan-era bloodsport satire for a streaming-obsessed world—and somehow makes it feel even more plausible. Contestants now fight for their lives in a gladiator arena that looks suspiciously like a YouTube thumbnail. The new host is as bombastic, the deaths more algorithmic, but will the 1987 classic be getting a revival after this? DL thinks it has its moments. Tommy’s mostly impressed they managed to make it more depressing and more expensive.

Is The Running Man (2025) a smart, savage update—or just Black Mirror with gym memberships? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!

Time codes:

3:13 - What have we been up to?

**10:05 - Tales of the Jedi minor Spoilers

18:12 - What have you heard this week?

30:22 - Main topic - Full spoilers

1:02:03 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

1:03:35 - Trivia True or False

1:05:47 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week that prequel spin-off House of the Dragon is getting a spin-off, a Henry Cavill is leaving Netflix's The Witcher, Vision is back (Baby!) for his own TV show and much much more.

For our main topic this week we're digging into one of our many many anthologies and rolling back to 2012, where you can find us reviewing the Rian Johnson helmed Looper! Get ready for some spicy takes on this highly regarded modern sci-fi mend bending time travel roller coster. Does this movie hold up on a second viewing? Let us know - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome back to a Halloween special edition of Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!

Time codes:

4:15 - What have we been up to?

5:22 - **House of the Dragon recap - Spoilers

19:48 - What have you heard this week?

34:41 - Main topic - Full spoilers

57:50 - 3 Best & 3 Worst

1:02:03 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

1:03:15 - MCU questions..

1:08:00 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week - AntMan and the Wasp Quantumania trailer drops, Doctor Who is returning to a familiar face, DC shake ups continue with James Gunn taking a bigger role.. and much much more.

This week IS the spooookiest time of the year and we're jumping into Marvels latest TV Special production with the Michael Giacchino helmed Werewolf by Night! Is this short movie frighteningly bad.. or is it shockingly good? Join us and find out! What did you think of the homage to movies of a bygone era - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!

Time codes:

2:15 - What have we been up to?

3:11 - **House of the Dragon recap - Spoilers

18:04 - What have you heard this week?

31:57 - Main topic - Non-spoilers

1:03:18 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?

1:05:20 - Main topic - Spoilers

1:15:33 - True or False trivia

1:17:58 - Correspondence

Did you hear this week - is Harrison Ford joining the MCU?, Dune part 2 reportedly gets a release date, Silent Hill is back (BABY!).. and much much more.

This week "The heirachy of power in the DC Universe is about to change"... Join us for our spicy takes on the latest Warner Bro's attempt to deliver on a DC property worth watching and whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018... We're reviewing the Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson staring - Black Adam! But we want to know what you think - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..

And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy.