Is the Force still with us? In this episode, we're joined by long-time Star Wars fan Bhaskar to break down the current state of the franchise—from the highs of Andor to the lows of The Acolyte. We talk about the Disney+ overload, the trilogy that derailed itself, the missed opportunities, and whether it's time for a creative hiatus. There's plenty of fun, frustration, and fandom to go around—this one's for the galaxy brains. ✨

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👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Context for Episode

0:42 – Music + official podcast intro

1:16 – Welcome + Bhaskar joins the podcast

1:37 – Star Wars fan spectrum: from casual to hardcore

2:49 – Thoughts on The Acolyte so far

4:13 – Five years since the last movie, is TV filling the gap?

5:27 – Highs of Disney+ Star Wars (Mandalorian, Andor, Ahsoka)

6:11 – Volume of content & mediocrity problem

7:18 – Declining viewer motivation

8:24 – Star Wars fatigue & missed opportunities

11:03 – The Mandalorian & Book of Boba Fett burnout

12:16 – Prestige TV or quantity over quality?

13:52 – Budget vs. quality in Star Wars shows

15:36 – Visual effects & production consistency

17:24 – Inconsistent storytelling & directing

18:16 – Similarities with Marvel’s struggles

19:42 – Fan service vs. actual storytelling

20:51 – Rian Johnson’s Reddit rewrite controversy

24:13 – Week-to-week production changes?!

25:33 – VFX crunch & poor visuals

26:25 – Acolyte casting controversy

28:02 – Disney’s creative echo chambers?

29:13 – Corporate decision-making in creative studios

30:35 – Diversity: authentic or performative?

32:53 – Dathomir witches vs. Acolyte witches

34:18 – Lack of musical identity in Acolyte

35:10 – Should Star Wars take a break?

36:30 – History of movie gaps in Star Wars

38:38 – How Disney+ diluted Star Wars & Marvel

39:56 – The pattern of cancelled Star Wars movies

42:33 – Solo, recasting, and Elseworlds potential

47:30 – Should George Lucas return?

50:17 – Explore the future, not the past

53:37 – High-quality animation as the future?

55:52 – Andor’s success without fan demand

57:40 – Wrap up: What next for Star Wars?

58:06 – Merch jokes, Japan Celebration 2025, and outro

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💥 Deadpool & Wolverine has finally arrived… and we’re (fashionably) late to the party! Recorded right after release, we’re finally dropping this long-overdue review along with a juicy MCU deep dive. From D23 announcements (Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom?!) to Deadpool cameos, future Marvel line-ups, and a full breakdown of our Japan theme park adventures – this one’s got it all.

👀 Why is RDJ back?

🐭 Which Disney park rules them all?

🤯 Which Deadpool are we even following?

🎢 And did we like the movie? Well… you’ll have to listen.

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👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Why this episode is late

1:31 – Intro + Return from Japan

2:12 – Watching Deadpool in Japan

3:06 – Disneyland & Universal Japan review

6:36 – Deadpool & Wolverine (non-spoiler)

8:07 – Deadpool comedy style

9:13 – Hugh Jackman’s return & role

11:26 – Weak villain arcs & story issues

13:00 – Comparing Deadpool 1, 2 & 3

14:21 – Spoiler section begins

15:34 – All cameo breakdowns

19:13 – Is this Earth-616 or Fox Universe?

22:00 – Future of Deadpool in the MCU

24:08 – Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom

26:00 – Upcoming MCU movie lineup

28:46 – Marvel TV shows & delays

31:24 – Thunderbolts discussion + cast

34:15 – Why RDJ was cast as Doom

35:33 – Where to find us + TikTok viral video

36:25 – Final thoughts on future Marvel films

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🎙 Mickey 17, Snow White, Novocaine & Ne Zha 2 | Sci-Fi, Disney Flops & Action Twists

We're back with a stacked episode! Sravan and Tarun dive into Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi dark comedy Mickey 17, unpack the controversial Snow White (2025) live-action reboot, spotlight the action-packed rom-com Novocaine, and review China's record-breaking animated sequel Ne Zha 2. Plus, thoughts on what’s coming next: Minecraft, Electric State, and more. 🧠🎥

Let us know what you thought of these films in the comments or on socials!

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👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro music + welcome

0:35 – Mickey 17 Review

4:18 – Performances & plot breakdown

7:18 – Overall impressions

8:49 – Disney’s Snow White: 2025 remake

11:40 – Cast critique & CGI dwarves

14:55 – Audience reactions & expectations

16:21 – Novocaine Review

18:54 – Action + dark humor combo

21:07 – Ne Zha 2 Review

23:32 – Animation & historical fantasy

26:00 – Minecraft, Electric State & what’s next

28:43 – Outro & how to contact us

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