Game of Thrones S3E10 "Mhysa": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush June 12, 2013

The 3rd season has come to an end, and with it comes our breakdown of the finale. It was a busy episode, with all the major cast making an appearance, so we have lots to talk about. We also touch on how this season holds up against the previous ones and discuss possible bonus episodes.

E3: Sony Impression

Julian Meush June 10, 2013

The ToB Crew has reunited once again to talk about the Sony E3 presser. Daniel, Julian and Jeremy give you their take on the new titles, the price and the look of the new console.

E3: Microsoft Impressions

Julian Meush June 10, 2013

Julian and Dan sit down after the Microsoft E3 presser and give you our impressions on the new games, the price and more.

Game of Thrones S3E9 "The Rains of Castamere": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush June 4, 2013

What an episode! Julian and Dan try to come to terms with what happened in the aftermath of "The Reins of Castamere".

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Episode 5

Julian Meush May 28, 2013

The full ToB Crew is back together! Unfortunately this week they sound like they're in the bottom of a well. Bear with us as we discuss Fast and Furious 6, Man of Steel, Green Lantern and the rest of the weeks genre news.

Episode 4

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

We're back! After a short hiatus Dan and Julian (yes we're still 1 short) break down the last 2 weeks of news. We chat about the new Arkham Origins trailer, Star Trek, a new Star Wars animated series and of course the Xbox One announcement.

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ToB Special: Xbox One

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

An excerpt from this weeks episode of the Tower of Babble Podcast dedicated to the Xbox One announcement.

Game of Thrones S3E8 "Second Sons": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

A wedding and a beheading. We're back to discuss this weeks episode of Game of Thrones: "Second Sons".

Game of Thrones S3E7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush May 14, 2013

Another week, another episode of Game of Thrones, and we're still short 1 member of the Tower of Babble Crew. Julian and Dan breakdown the latest from this weeks episode of Game of Thrones: S3E7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair". This time over Skype!

Episode 3

Julian Meush May 8, 2013

Only 3 weeks into the Tower of Babble Podcast and we already have a host that's gone MIA. Its just Julian and Daniel on this episode of the show as we touch on the latest geek news.

June 25, 2026

Episode 206 - Shrek 5 or Austin Powers 4?

Time marches on and we all feel old. This week, 'Toy Story 5' hit theaters, and while reviews have been positive, it's crazy to think we're onto the fifth installment in that franchise. In a similar vein, we recently learned that Mike Myers is interested in returning to 'Austin Powers', on the heels of his appearance in the trailer for another fiver, 'Shrek 5' (which already has people in it's own tizzy). Matt and Julian debate the merits of either prospect, and then turn the page to stare into the abyss that is AI invading Hollywood. Plus a grab-bag of entertainment stories covering odd popcorn bowls, a Knicks documentary, a scrapped Palpatine show and much more! Finally, to wrap things up, a brief discussion on 'House of the Dragon' season 3 premiere, 'Obsession', 'The Furious', and 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (both in and out of concert).

May 27, 2026

SSSW - The Mandalorian and Grogu

It's hard to believe it's been so long since the last Star Wars movie hit theatres. After years of announcements, failed projects, and even a change in leadership at Lucasfilm, the first movie in nearly a decade is a follow-up to the first ever live action Star Wars show. Maybe that's fitting for a new era, under new management. The film itself is a fast paced, action-packed, adventure that hails back to the old serials that George Lucas loved. While it is certainly a fun time at the movies, with exciting set-pieces, characters inclusions from across the lore, all of which set on planets with diverse biomes (i.e. some of the things Star Wars does best). Unfortunately, the movie lacks compelling stakes, character depth (where's Din's arc?), much of any plot to speak of, or even a sense of real "importance" - and while that may be a bit intangible, it prompts the question: why was THIS movie the first to bring Star Wars back to feature films in almost a decade? Julian and Rachel try to answer that question and dive deep into all the nerdy details.

May 6, 2026

SSSW - Maul: Shadow Lord - Chapter 9 & 10 / Season Finale

There it is, folks - the season finale to the latest creation from Lucasfilm Animation. It was certainly gorgeous to look at, with the new painterly stylings, and there was no shortage of thrilling action to sink your teeth into, nor did they skimp on the stakes. But while the season started off on a welcomed unfamiliar foot, by the end of this season, and certainly in these final two episodes, the hallmarks of what we've come to know from Star Wars animation showed their head. Early on, the admitted inspirations from films such as 'Heat' and 'The Dark Knight', provided a needed grit to a show which was ostensibly following a villain. This provided the show with a fresh personality - distinguishing itself from it's predecessors in animation. Unfortunately, the creatives couldn't seem to maintain that tone, as by this two-part season finale the old tropes and predictable beats of 'Clone Wars' rose into prominence. And while the appearance of a certain fan favourite character adds some very cool action, the unoriginality from a narrative perspective robbed the final moments of the needed pathos and drama required to land the plane in the most satisfying of ways.

April 30, 2026

SSSW - Maul: Shadow Lord - Chapter 7 & 8

There's two of them now?! With the arrival of another Inquisitor things really start to escalate on Janyx. We see Maul at his lowest since probably his spider-leg days (he goes on a self-guided therapy session/vision quest that results in something quite inspiring actually!), providing us a deeper understanding of his motivations, beyond simply "revenge!". Meanwhile, Devon continues to be the most interesting character on the show as she takes two steps forward, one step back, flirting with the dark side (though bonus points for the slick ride she acquires for their getaway). On the action side, the show continues to bring the goods, with dynamic, large scale battles (heavy on LAATs which is always a treat), intimate lightsaber combat, and a special shout out to the speeder chase this week that included a new Star Wars techno track (get outta here Niamos!), which combined for a chef's kiss of a sequence. The finale is next week, dropping on Star Wars Day (May the 4th), so stay tuned to see how much the show wants to tie up and how much it wants to leave dangling ahead of season 2!

Game of Thrones S3E10 "Mhysa": ToB Breakdown

E3: Sony Impression

E3: Microsoft Impressions

Game of Thrones S3E9 "The Rains of Castamere": ToB Breakdown

Episode 5

Episode 4

ToB Special: Xbox One

Game of Thrones S3E8 "Second Sons": ToB Breakdown

Game of Thrones S3E7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair": ToB Breakdown

Episode 3

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