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The Comic Section Podcast
Hosted by J Roc Da Mic · EN
Welcome to The Comic Section Podcast, a captivating show where diverse voices unite to delve into the thrilling world of nerd and pop culture. Our podcast brings together individuals from various races and backgrounds, fostering a collective space for engaging discussions.
Each week, we explore a myriad of topics, ranging from the latest blockbuster movies to the ever-evolving realm of comic books. We dive deep into the captivating narratives and thought-provoking themes found within these mediums, dissecting and analyzing them from different perspectives.
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ISSUE #388 (Powerpuff Girls Are Back, Spider-Man Hype & A24's AI Partnership)
5d ago01:04:33Tap to summarizeIn Issue #388 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the biggest headlines in movies, television, gaming, animation, and pop culture!🙏 We begin by remembering two influential figures whose work left a lasting impact on entertainment and gaming. We pay tribute to legendary music executive Clive Davis, whose extraordinary career helped shape generations of artists, and Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, whose contributions helped build one of gaming's most recognizable publishers.🎬 Comedy fans have something to celebrate as Ice Cube and Nia Long reunite for Are They Gone Yet?, the long-awaited third installment in the Are We There Yet? franchise.🤖 Independent filmmaking meets artificial intelligence as Google DeepMind partners with A24 in a major collaboration designed to give filmmakers access to next-generation AI tools while preserving creative control.👹 Dan Trachtenberg, director of Prey and Predator: Badlands, is taking on a brand-new animated feature based on the graphic novel Freddy the 13th.📺 Netflix continues expanding its family entertainment lineup after securing the movie rights to Sesame Street, while Warner Bros. begins development on a brand-new Powerpuff Girls animated movie.🧱 Plus, Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to star in Universal's upcoming live-action hybrid LEGO movie.🎬 Coming Soon / Preview SegmentThis week we preview trailers for:Klara and the SunSpider-Man: Brand New DayThe Last HouseAlley Cats🎥 Review SegmentJason reviews:They Will Kill YouShawn reviews:Maternal Instinct🎧 Tune in for all this and much more on Issue #388 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #387 (Fox Acquires Roku, X-Men ’97 Scores Big & New Transformers Movie)
2w ago01:05:29Tap to summarizeIn Issue #387 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another action-packed episode covering the latest headlines in movies, television, gaming, and pop culture!🙏 We begin by paying tribute to legendary film critic and television personality Gene Shalit, whose unique style, unforgettable mustache, and decades-long presence on NBC's Today show made him one of the most recognizable entertainment critics in America.📺 Media giant Fox Corporation makes a massive move by acquiring Roku in a $22 billion deal that could reshape the future of streaming television.🤖 The Transformers franchise continues its expansion as writer Jason Fuchs joins Paramount and Hasbro's next live-action Transformers film, continuing the story following Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.🧬 Marvel fans have reason to celebrate as X-Men '97 Season 2 debuts with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning praise for its storytelling, animation, and portrayal of Apocalypse.🦍 DC Studios may have accidentally revealed one of its biggest upcoming projects as co-CEO Peter Safran confirms a Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen series is expected to begin filming this year.🎬 Coming Soon/Preview Segment This week we preview trailers and teasers for:Heart of the BeastFall 2: DeadpointHow to Rob a BankShrek 5📺 Review SegmentJason reviews:Disclosure DayThe Furious🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #387!
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ISSUE #386 (Spider-Man Early Access, Ghostbusters Returns & 24 Jump Street Is Back)
3w ago01:05:44Tap to summarizeIn Issue #386 of The Comic Section Podcast, we break down the biggest stories in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!🕷️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss Sony Pictures' exciting announcement that U.S. Prime members will get early access screenings for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before its nationwide theatrical release.👻 The Ghostbusters franchise is heading back to animation with Ghostbusters: Night Shift, a brand-new animated series coming from Sony and Netflix. Could animation be the perfect home for the Ghostbusters universe once again?🎮 We also discuss the surprising news that Jason Momoa has exited Sony's upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation from director Justin Lin, and what this means for the future of the project.🚔 Plus, it looks like 24 Jump Street is finally moving forward as Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube are reportedly in talks to return for another undercover adventure.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last RoninThe Social ReckoningIce Age: Boiling PointThe Invite📺 In our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the latest Masters of the Universe adaptation.🎧 Tune in for all this and more on The Comic Section Podcast Issue #386!
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ISSUE #385 (Stan Lee AI Controversy, Top Gun 3 Confirmed & Escape From New York Reboot)
4w ago01:07:01Tap to summarizeIn Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture!🕊️ In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss one of the most controversial stories in entertainment as Marvel icon Stan Lee is set to be digitally recreated through AI after his voice and likeness were licensed for commercial use. The move has sparked major conversations about legacy, technology, and the future of celebrity likenesses.🎮 Sega's beloved beat-em-up franchise is heading to the big screen as Streets of Rage lands new writers in Pat Casey and Josh Miller, alongside director Jeymes Samuel.✈️ Paramount officially confirms Top Gun 3, with Tom Cruise set to return alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick.🔥 We also discuss the return of Snake Plissken as Zack Snyder is attached to write and direct a reimagining of Escape From New York, based on the classic film from John Carpenter.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:The End of Oak StreetVought RisingWarhammer 40,000: ArmageddonHouse of the Dragon Season 3 Final TrailerToy Story 5 Final Trailer📺 In our Review segment:Jason and Shawn review the Euphoria Season 3 FinaleShawn reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2Jason and Shawn review the first two episodes of Spider-Noir🎧 All this and more on Issue #385 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #384 (Nightmare Before Christmas Returns, Anime Awards Winners & The Boys Final Season Review)
Jun 101:02:12Tap to summarizeIn Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast, we're back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, gaming, anime, and pop culture!🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we pay tribute to hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, whose contributions to rap music helped define an era and inspired generations of artists.🎃 Disney has officially confirmed the return of The Nightmare Before Christmas with a brand-new four-part sequel story titled The Shiver of Christmas Town, bringing Jack Skellington and Sally back just in time for Halloween 2026.🎮 Sony is gearing up for a major showcase as we discuss what fans can expect from the latest PlayStation State of Play, including new game reveals and a highly anticipated look at Marvel's Wolverine.🏆 Anime continues its global dominance as the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards draws a record-breaking 73 million votes. We break down the big winners, including My Hero Academia taking Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle winning Best Film.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview:Little Brother starring John Cena and Eric André📺 In our Review segment:Jason reviews The BoroughsShawn reviews Tom Segura: Bad Thoughts Season 2Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on the final season of The Boys🎧 All this and more on Issue #384 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #383 (X-Men ’97 Leak, Sonic 4 First Look & Punisher Review)
May 2501:05:15Tap to summarizeIn Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary voice actor Tom Kane, best known as the iconic narrator of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as the voices of Yoda, Admiral Yularen, and Professor Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls.🎀 Warner Bros. officially reveals the creative team behind the upcoming Hello Kitty animated movie, with directors David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima leading the Sanrio adaptation set for 2028.🧬 Marvel fans are buzzing as the X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer leaks online, revealing major surprises including Apocalypse, Rama-Tut, X-Force, X-Factor, and more mutant madness.🧪 FX officially orders Very Young Frankenstein to series, with Zach Galifianakis starring in the fresh comedic take inspired by the classic Mel Brooks film.⚡ Sonic the Hedgehog 4 officially wraps filming as director Jeff Fowler gives fans their first look at Metal Sonic, teasing the franchise’s next major villain.🏈 EA Sports also teases reveal announcements for Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27, signaling the next era of football gaming may be arriving sooner than expected.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:LanternsHOPE📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their thoughts on Marvel Studios’ Punisher: One Last Kill.🎧 All this and more on Issue #383 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into Marvel, gaming, animation, and blockbuster movie news, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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ISSUE #382 (Deathstroke & Bane Movie, Fast & Furious TV Universe & Daredevil Review)
May 1801:03:27Tap to summarizeIn Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🦹 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we discuss major DC Universe developments as Greg Mottola emerges as a leading contender to direct DC Studios’ upcoming Deathstroke & Bane movie. The project is still in early development, but excitement is already building around the iconic villains joining forces on the big screen.⚖️ We also break down the legal drama surrounding Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as two South Florida police officers file a defamation lawsuit against their upcoming thriller The Rip, claiming the film used too many real-life details connected to a real 2016 case.🚗 The Fast & Furious franchise is expanding in a huge way as Vin Diesel officially announces that multiple Fast & Furious TV series are in development for Peacock and Universal Television.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:Tony (Anthony Bourdain Biopic)Evil Dead BurnRivals of Amziah KingCape Fear72 Hours📺 And in our Review segment:Jason and Shawn review Daredevil: Born Again Season 2Jason reviews Mortal Kombat 2Shawn reviews Netflix’s Man on Fire🎧 All this and more on Issue #382 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into superhero movies, action franchises, and the latest entertainment headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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ISSUE #381 (GameStop vs eBay, Thor 5 Logan Twist & He-Man Creator Remembered)
May 1101:25:01Tap to summarizeIn Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of Roger Sweet, the legendary toy designer credited with creating the iconic He-Man action figure and helping launch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. His work helped shape one of the biggest pop culture franchises of the 1980s.🎮 We also discuss a shocking business move as GameStop makes a massive $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to create a serious competitor to giants like Amazon and Walmart.🎬 Meanwhile, theater wars continue as IMAX Corporation publicly criticizes Disney’s new Infinity Vision branding for Avengers: Doomsday, calling it a “marketing play” amid growing competition for premium movie screens.⚡ Kenneth Branagh also shares new ideas for a possible Thor 5, revealing he’d love to give Thor a more emotional “Logan-style” farewell story starring Chris Hemsworth.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:Resident EvilTed Lasso Season 4The Odyssey📺 And in our Review segment, Shawn gives his thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael.”🎧 All this and more on Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast!
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ISSUE #380 (X-Men 97 Returns, Michael Jackson Biopic Review & More)
May 401:23:50Tap to summarizeIn Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got a special episode as we welcome guest host and friend of the show Calvin (aka “The Statue Fanatic”) to join the conversation! 🎙️🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary Marvel writer Gerry Conway, who has passed away at 73. Conway was the creative force behind iconic characters like the Punisher, Ms. Marvel, and unforgettable storylines like The Night Gwen Stacy Died. His impact on Marvel Comics—and the entire comic book industry—continues to be felt today.🧬 Marvel animation fans have something to look forward to as X-Men ’97 Season 2 is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, signaling the return of one of Marvel’s most beloved animated series.🎮 Big moves in Hollywood as Michael B. Jordan teams up with Christopher McQuarrie for a Battlefield video game adaptation, bringing the massive multiplayer franchise to the big screen.🦸♂️ Over at DC, James Gunn reveals that The Authority movie has been put on hold due to script and story concerns within the evolving DC Universe.⚔️ Sony is also moving forward with a unique crossover as Brian Helgeland is set to write Django/Zorro, based on the comic series from Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:Spider-NoirHouse of the Dragon Season 3Jackass📺 And in our Review segment:Shawn reviews Video Killed The Radio Star documentaryJason and Calvin break down the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael”🎧 All this and more on Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into Marvel history, movie news, gaming adaptations, and deep pop culture discussions, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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ISSUE #379 (Apple Shake-Up, Miami Vice ’85 & Marvel’s Midnight Sons)
Apr 2701:01:47Tap to summarizeIn Issue #379 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🍎 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we kick things off with major tech industry news as Tim Cook announces he is stepping down as CEO of Apple Inc. after 15 years, transitioning into the role of executive chairman. Apple’s next CEO will be John Ternus, a longtime engineer behind products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac.🌴 Hollywood nostalgia returns as Miami Vice ’85 officially moves forward, with Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan confirmed to star as Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs. The film will dive into the glamour and corruption of 1980s Miami and is already building major hype.⚔️ We also discuss A24 making one of its biggest bets yet with the upcoming Elden Ring movie, reportedly carrying a budget of over $100 million—making it the studio’s most expensive project ever. Alex Garland is set to write and direct the adaptation of the hit fantasy RPG.🌙 Marvel fans may finally get what they’ve been waiting for as Oscar Isaac confirms talks surrounding a possible Midnight Sons project and reveals he’d love to see Moon Knight team up with Ghost Rider—possibly played by Ryan Gosling.🕷️ Plus, Marvel’s new Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man series is officially bringing in Gwen Stacy for Season 2—but with a major twist, as she’ll debut as Spider-Gwen in an alternate timeline rather than the main MCU.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:Coyote vs ACMEClayfaceSuper Troopers 3Idiots📺 And in our Review segment, Jason and Shawn give their full review of Invincible Season 4, breaking down the highs, the lows, and whether the season delivered.🎧 All this and more on Issue #379 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into Marvel, gaming, blockbuster movies, and the latest entertainment headlines, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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