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544: Wondering about WONDER MAN?

Are you wondering whether Wonder Man is worth your time? In this episode, we break down Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, give you the essential background on the character, and explain what you actually need to know before diving in. From Simon Williams’ comic book origins to his surprising connections with Vision, Scarlet Witch , and the Avengers , we cover the fun facts, controversies, and powers that shaped Wonder Man long before his MCU debut. We also dig into how Wonder Man fits into the MCU under the Marvel Spotlight banner—designed to be more grounded, character-driven, and accessible without deep MCU homework. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a struggling actor hiding dangerous superpowers, and Ben Kingsley returning as Trevor Slattery, the series leans hard into Hollywood satire, mentorship, and the bizarre “Doorman Clause” that bans super-powered people from acting. Our reactions are… mixed. While the show shines as a personal story about ambition, insecurity, and creat...

543: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Evolves / Lucasfilm Under New Management

We usually avoid covering breaking news to keep our shows evergreen—but holy purrgil, major changes are coming to the Star Wars and Lucasfilm, and we had to dive in. Tricia Barr ( Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog ) and BJ Priester ( Fangirl Blog ) join us to unpack two huge developments: the evolution of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the major Lucasfilm leadership restructuring. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland is officially expanding beyond a single timeline, with all changes set to debut April 29th. New storylines on Batuu will span multiple eras—from the Galactic Civil War to the Age of the Resistance—adding Luke, Leia, Han, and Darth Vader into the land. Disney is also rotating new artifacts into Dok-Ondar’s and transforming First Order Cargo into Black Spire Surplus. The BEST update according to Sarah? John Williams’ legendary scores are finally coming to Galaxy’s Edge. Music from the first six films—including the Main Title, the Force Theme, and classic motifs like “Ha...

542: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #57 "BATTLE ON BESPIN" with Mark Newbold

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In this episode, we’re diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #57: “Battle on Bespin” with Mark Newbold (Fantha Tracks) - who has a special attachment to this issue. Originally released on December 15, 1981 , Battle on Bespin follows Lando Calrissian as he faaaaaaallls rapidly towards the planet Bespin, having been thrown off Cloud City by Imperial Captain Treece in the last issue. Lobot and Lando find themselves among a village of disgruntled, excitable Ugnaughts hell-bent on getting the best possible camera footage for their "Action Tidings" live news program. Later Luke Skywalker and Shira Brie look for their friend on Cloud City only to be cornered by Imperial troops. How will they get out of this? Join us as we unpack the story, art, and legacy of this issue. Issue 57: Battle on Bespin Release date: December 15th, 1981 Written by David Michelinie , Louise Jones, Walt Simonson Artwork by Walt Simonson , Tom Palmer Coloring by Glynis Wein Cover ...

541: Skywalking Through 2025 and Beyond!

It’s our annual year-end wrap-up spectacular!! We take a look back at 2025 - this year’s conversation is packed with personal fandom highlights, expectations that were met (and wildly exceeded), and a few things that didn’t quite live up to the hype. As always, the real joy of these episodes is revisiting the moments that made the year special—and it was even better doing it with friends. We were thrilled to welcome Bobby Robertson from Rebel Scum Con and Jenn Diz from the Disneyholics Podcast to share their own 2025 standouts and pop-culture takeaways. From conventions to theme parks, 2025 was a huge year for fandom experiences. We all attended a BRAND NEW theme park - Epic Universe!  Also, Rebel Scum Con stood out for its sense of community and the unmatched joy of staying right at the host hotel. We also dove into Universal’s FanFest Nights, where the Back to the Future immersive experience completely stole the show, even for devoted Star Trek fans. On the screen, we debat...