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Bonus Episode - Marvel, DC, and Severance - Daily DVR

Julian Meush March 17, 2025

Julian, once again joined Axel, from the Daily DVR Podcast to discuss a grab-bag of topics, including 'Captain America: Brave New World' and it's milk toast approach to politics, 'Daredevil: Born Again' and how Marvel is comparatively seemingly more willing to actually have a political point of view (so far) with the series, DC and their James Gunn plans, and the latest with 'Severance' (note that this was recorded prior to S2E8). Find more from Daily DVR here:

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In Bonus Episode Tags Severance, Marvel, Daredevil: Born Again, Daredevil, Captain America, Captain America: New World Order, James Gunn, Lanterns, Superman, Creature Commandos, Peacemaker
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ToB Film Club/Christmas Special - The Family Man (2000) + Superman Trailer

Julian Meush December 29, 2024

Don’t let it be said that The Tower of Babble Podcast is not generous. Julian and Jeremy are in the giving spirit for the festive season, and in that spirit, they sat down on a wintery weekend morning to discuss in detail a Christmas movie that doesn't get enough attention, the Nicolas Cage vehicle, ‘The Family Man’. Both enjoyed this movie, mostly carried by the great performances, which seems to present a pretty clean moral message. But if you look a layer deeper (which the guys were happy to oblige) it reveals a pretty odd and mixed perspective on what it actually means to have an "ideal life". Luckily that tonal weirdness matches Cage's energy quite well, and ultimately creates a very enjoyable movie. But the ToB gifts don't stop there as your hosts shift gears to provide a bonus conversation around James Gunn's new ‘Superman’ teaser. Happy holidays everyone!

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In Bonus Episode Tags The Family Man, Superman, Superman Legacy, DCU, James Gunn, Zack Snyder, Nicholas Cage, Hawk Girl, Guy Gardner, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Review
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Episode 199.5 - Marvel/DC News Roundup

Julian Meush November 25, 2024

For the most part, genre entertainment news has been relatively light. Yes we’ve had a round of castings for DC projects, and Kevin Fiege is slowly opening the kimono for X-Men info, but on the whole nothing earth shattering (who knows, we might see a planet shatter whenever the ‘Superman’ trailer finally comes). This makes for a perfect time to defer the 200th episode of the show and take a look at the state of things over at DC and Marvel. They are both looking to emerge from a slump, despite taking very different approaches (though I’m sure DC would have loved a $1B hit that allowed them to have their cake and eat it too). The guys unpack the similarities and differences and sprinkle in a few different news bits along the way. All that and so much more on this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast, Bonus Episode Tags Marvel, MCU, DCEU, DC, DC Studios, Kevin Feige, James Gunn, X-Men, Daredevil: Born Again, Lanterns, Green Lantern, Gambit, Secret Wars, Superman, Superman Legacy, Terminator, Extraction, Uncharted, Godzilla, Warner Brothers, Disney
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Episode 195 - X-Men '97 Exceeds All Expectations

Julian Meush May 10, 2024

Surprise! The ToB Podcast is back from a Star Wars caused hiatus, and just in time to cover one of the biggest nerd culture phenomena so far in 2024. We're talking of course about the revival of one of the greatest animated shows of all time with 'X-Men '97'. With only one episode remaining until the grand finale of season 1, Julian and Jeremy discuss how impressive it is that despite the lofty expectations fans had for this show, it managed it exceed them by nearly every measure. A rare treat. The guys discuss some of the biggest moments from the show as well as the creative work behind it that makes it tick. Afterwards, things shift somewhat as the discussion turns to the first reveal of David Corenswet's Superman, which was met with middling responses. All that and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast! Plus, stay tuned after the end of the show for some bonus content.

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags X-Men, X-Men '97, Marvel, Marvel Animation, DC, Superman, Superman Legacy, James Gunn, Tron 3, Transformers, Star Wars
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Episode 194 - Oscars Recap and Dune Part Two

Julian Meush March 21, 2024

Julian finds some time to link up with Jeremy between the weekly ‘The Bad Batch’ reviews to discuss the winners from this year’s Oscars, the big wins from ‘Oppenheimer’ and the state of the ceremony itself. The guys also review ‘Dune: Part Two’ and preview ‘X-Men ‘97’. Plus some general Marvel and DC news to keep things flowing. All that and so much more on this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Oscars, Dune, Oppenheimer, The Bear, Rogue Squadron, The Batman, Joker, Batman, James Gunn, Superman, X-Men, X-Men '97, Marvel, Disney, DC, Eternals, NOVA, Nolan, Fallout, Agree or Disagree
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Episode 187 - Hollywood Turmoil Paired With A New Superman

Julian Meush July 20, 2023

Julian and Jeremy get together to try to make sense of the current tumultuous state of Hollywood. With the actors joining the writers on strike, the pressure mounts for studios, who are currently going through an almost unprecedented streak of box office failures. It's not looking good out there folks! Which is why it was necessary to revive the "Agree or Disagree" segment of the show to really dive into the complexities of the situation. Meanwhile, DC Studios continues to try to steady the ship by announcing casting news for 'Superman: Legacy'. Surprisingly they've gone further than just announcing who will be playing Clark and Lois, and added character announcements for the likes of Guy Gardner, Hawk Girl and more. Unsurprisingly, this leads to some debate on the merits of James Gunn's recent decision making. On top of that, the guys discuss a grab-bag of movie topics to round out the show. All this and so much more on this week's episode of the Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags The Bear, Indiana Jones, Secret Invasion, Marvel, Mission Impossible, Agree or Disagree, Warner Bros. Discovery, WB Animation, 28 Days Later, Donald Glover, Community, James Cameron, Alita, Chris Nolan, Idris Elba, James Bond, Zack Snyder, Star Wars, Rebel Moon, Kraven, Deadpool 3, Deadpool, Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Bob Iger, Disney, Superman, Superman Legacy, DC Studios, James Gunn, Mr Terrific, Guy Gardner, Green Lantern, Hawk Girl, Aquaman 2, Ben Affleck, Batman, The Flash, Barbie, Oppenheimer
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ToB Interlude - The Flash

Julian Meush June 26, 2023

In what is a somewhat new format for ToB, Julian starts off this episode solo, and is joined by Jeremy mid-stream. Julian, and then also Jeremy, unpack the absolute mess that has been left in the wake of DC's latest box-office bomb. With so much weight of expectations resting on the shoulders of 'The Flash' (thanks a lot Tom Cruise and Stephen King) it may not be a surprise that it wasn't able to reach those lofty heights, but it doesn't make the situation any rosier for WB executives who backed a chaotic lead, shelved 'Batgirl', and spurned Snyder fans, for this flop. The guys discuss the film itself (was it actually any good?), possible reasons it failed financially, and what it means for the future of the DCU.

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In ToB Interlude Tags The Flash, Flash, Flashpoint, DC, DCEU, DC Studios, DC Animated, DC Comics, Zack Snyder, Warner Bros. Discovery, James Gunn, Batman, Michael Keaton, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller
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Episode 182 - Gods and Monsters

Julian Meush February 16, 2023

James Gunn waited until the last possible day to fulfill his promise of revealing details about his upcoming slate of DC projects. Releasing a pre-recorded video on January 31st, Gunn laid out the projects that will make up his first phase, which they are calling "Gods and Monsters". It will feature a Superman and Supergirl movie, a Wonder Woman prequel series, a new Batman film, this time featuring Robin, as well as series for Booster Gold, Amanda Waller, and even Green Lanterns. You can't forget the titular "Monster" either, as Swamp Thing is also getting a movie. Plus animated projects and video games are all announced to be part of this new DCU (no longer the DCEU). It's a lot to unpack, so Jeremy and Julian break down each announcement with an eye of optimism as things finally seem to be looking up for a franchise that has seen nothing but turbulence for nearly a decade.

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags DC, James Gunn, DC Studios, Gods and Monsters, Superman, Superman Legacy, Supergirl, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Batman, The Brave and the Bold, Swamp Thing, The Authority, Creature Commandos, Wonder Woman, Paradise Lost, Booster Gold, Lanterns, Green Lantern, Amanda Waller, Waller, Peacemaker, Flash, Flashpoint, The Flash, Henry Cavill, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck
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Episode 181 - Transformers Beast Something

Julian Meush December 12, 2022

After what feels like a lifetime, Julian returns to the studio to catch up with Jeremy on all the latest in film and TV news. With a massive backlog of stories to cover, it's hard to know where to start. Thankfully, WB obliged with a juicy story about James Gunn's first couple moves with the newly minted "DC Studios", not the least of which being the shelving of 'Wonder Woman 3'.With more turmoil at WB, the guys dive deep into the possible ins-and-outs of this type of shake-up. Meanwhile, on the lighter side of things, trailers for 'Indiana Jones 5', now with it’s official title “Dial of Destiny”, 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts', and 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' all dropped around the same time, and all of it is dsucsussed in detail. All that and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags James Gunn, Warner Brothers, Superman, Batman, Indiana Jones, Transformers, Guardians of the Galaxy
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Episode 178 - Batgirl Shelved & Marvel Comic-Con

Julian Meush August 4, 2022

The turmoil at Warner Brothers Discovery continues, this time in the form of bloodletting. News broke early this week that the HBO Max original ‘Batgirl’, which was finished shooting and in late stages of post production. was going to be cancelled by the studio. Shortly after, an official statement was released and the outcry online was loud. This comes amongst rumours of further shakeups coming to the studio, specifically around their HBO Max streaming service, as they apparently look to pivot away from scripted programming nearly across the board, in favor of cheaper unscripted options. Naturally, Julian and Jeremy break down all the details surrounding this unprecedented decision and what it means for the future of DC on the big and small screens. Meanwhile, on the fun side of the news, over at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel held no punches as they discussed the next 2 phases of the MCU, and announced A LOT of new movies and shows, while finding time to drop a spectacular trailer for ‘Black Panther 2’, amongst a whole pile of other announcements. Oh and a new trailer for ‘Andor’ dropped. The show looks stunning, but you’ll have to wait an extra 3 weeks as they have pushed the premiere to September. That pretty much takes up all the time this episode, but trust us, it’s more than enough.

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Warner Brothers, Warner Bros. Discovery, Batgirl, HBO Max, HBO, Aquaman 2, Ben Affleck, Batman, Aquaman, The Joker 2, DC Fandome, DC, DCEU, DC Animated, WB Animation, Tomb Raider, Superman, Michael Keaton, Andor, Star Wars, San Diego Comic-Con, Dwayne Johnson, Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Marvel, MCU, Kevin Feige, Fantastic Four, Avengers, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Secret Wars, Black Panther 2, Namor, Captain America, Captain America: New World Order, She-Hulk, Loki, Echo, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Guardians of the Galaxy, Daredevil, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Thunderbolts, Nope, Cocktail, Sea Beast, Grey Man
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