ToB Interlude - Justice League

Julian Meush November 21, 2017

It finally happened. The Justice League has been brought to life in glorious live-action. It's a movie that DC fans have dreamed about for years, and even though it had a tumultuous production, it's arrival remains a moment worth celebrating. But is it any good? Julian, Daniel and Jeremy sit down to unpack every detail and give their take on DC's biggest movie yet.

ToB Interlude - Justice League Action Commentary

Julian Meush November 16, 2017

Justice League premieres in theatres tonight at midnight! For the first time ever we'll get to see DC's most iconic heroes on screen together in live-action. What a time to be alive! Caught up in the excitement the ToB Crew decided to try something new to celebrate this momentous occasion; a commentary track! Julian and Daniel provide commentary for two episodes of Justice League Action; the relatively new, and surprisingly awesome, animated show on Cartoon Network. Who's ready to nerd out over some DC cartoons?!

Episode 105 - Disney Buying Fox?

Julian Meush November 14, 2017

What a crazy couple of weeks! Not only was it revealed that Disney was in talks to buy 21st Century Fox but it was also announced that Rian Johnson would be heading up a whole new Star Wars trilogy, Brian Michael Bendis is moving to DC Comics and that Amazon is making a Lord of the Rings television series! That's a lot to unpack, luckily the ToB Crew is here to break it all down for you.

ToB Games - Paris Games Week

Julian Meush November 10, 2017

Welcome back to ToB Games! The news of EA's shocking "pivot" of Visceral's Star Wars game came only a day after recording the last episode, so although it's a little late, the guys kick off the show breaking down every detail. Afterwards, Julian, Daniel and Jeremy discuss the plethora of trailers from Sony's Paris Games Week presser, plus all the buzz surrounding Mario Odyssey's release. All this and so much more on this week's episode of ToB Games!

ToB Interlude - Thor Ragnarok

Julian Meush November 7, 2017

It's main event time! Ragnarok has come and the ToB Crew is here to talk all things Asgardian. With director Taika Waititi taking the helm Thor: Ragnarok leans heavily into the comedy, making it a light and breezy romp through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but is that a good thing for a movie with "Ragnarok" in the title? Julian and Daniel explore that very question and more as they discuss Marvel's latest blockbuster.

Episode 104 - Stranger Things 2

Julian Meush October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween ToB fans! Julian, Daniel and Jeremy are back to discuss the latest in film and TV news on this spooktacular episode. The guys discuss Shazam! casting news, Fincher turning down Star Wars Episode IX, Netflix tidbits, some fun Halloween themed stories and everything is wrapped up with a spoiler-free review of Stranger Things 2. All this and so much more on a frightful episode of the Tower of Terror Podcast!

ToB Games - Mortal Kombat 25th Anniversary

Julian Meush October 24, 2017

Say hello to ToB Games! A new, video game focused, Tower of Babble Podcast. Julian Meush, Daniel D'Souza and Jeremy Kozier focus on the latest from the video game world with a variety of game related discussions. This week Dan reviews Middle Earth: Shadow of War, the guys break down the release of the Super Nintendo Classic and then discuss the 25 anniversary of one of gaming's most storied franchises: Mortal Kombat.

Episode 103 - Blade Runner 2049

Julian Meush October 17, 2017

After taking a week off for Canadian Thanksgiving the ToB Crew returns to unpack the latest in geek news. The big story this week being the release and subsequent box office flop of Blade Runner 2049. Julian and Jeremy discuss why it might not have resonated with main stream audiences and give a spoiler free review. The guys also discuss the new Star Wars: Episode VII The Last Jedi trailer, Adam West's last Batman performance and break down a few stories from New York Comic Con. All this and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!

ToB Interlude - Summer Movie Results

Julian Meush October 3, 2017

Julian and Daniel discuss the results from this years Summer Movie Wager. Along the way the guys chat about the ups and downs of this years summer movie lineup. Why did Wonder Woman do so well? You won't believe how terrible Transformers 5 was! How great was Spider-Man: Homecoming?! It's an all movies discussion on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!

Episode 102 - Handmaid's Emmy

Julian Meush September 26, 2017

Julian, Daniel and Jeremy are back to discuss the latest in geek news. The most pressing stories being the firing of Colin Trevorrow from Star Wars Episode IX and his immediate replacement by JJ Abrams, the results from this years Emmy Awards and Batman: The Animated Series celebrating it's 25th anniversary. The guys also discuss the Star Trek: Discovery premiere, Linda Hamilton's return to the Terminator franchise, the latest on True Detective season 3 and much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!

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