Episode 478 – The Soap-Operabot, the Superhero Reshoot, and the Mid-Card Massacre

Murderbot Is Fine, Everyone Else Is Screwed This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dig into episode 4 of Murderbot, where everyone’s favorite emotionally repressed robot finally snaps—soap opera hallucinations included. Then it’s time to kick off Movie Summer 2025 with early buzz (and warning signs) around Superman and Fantastic Four, plus some movie messiness that smells like panic reshoots. And finally, we take a steel chair to WWE’s latest release spree—R-Truth, Carlito, and maybe even The Miz? Say it ain’t so. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 WWE Releases: 7:40 Murderbot: 25.25 2025 Summer Movies: 35:15 WWE Releases WWE Releases Veterans R-Truth And Carlito https://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-releases-veterans-r-truth-and-carlito Murderbot – Episode 4: “Escape Velocity Protocol” (Apple TV+) Summary: In this intense installment, Murderbot is captured by a rogue SecUnit and fitted with a control module designed to override its autonomy. As the reprogramming takes hold, Murderbot experiences disorienting hallucinations, including scenes from its favorite soap opera, Sanctuary Moon. Dr. Mensah intervenes, rescuing Murderbot with the help of her team. However, realizing the danger it poses under the influence of the override, Murderbot makes a drastic decision to protect its human companions.  Director: Toa Fraser  Writers: Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz  Cast: • Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot • Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah • Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee • Akshay Khanna as Ratthi • Tattiawna Jones as Arada     Airdate: May 30, 2025 Rating: Out of 5 dramatic self-sacrifice that left us questioning the nature of free will in AI.  Darryl: 3/5 Brian 3.05/5 Summer Movies June: – From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – 28 Years Later – How to Train Your Dragon – Dogma: Resurrected (re-release Fuck YOU Harvey!) – F1 – Megan 2.0 July – Jurassic Word: Rebirth – Superman – Fantastic Four: First Steps August – Shin Godzilla – Nobody 2 – Weapons – The Toxic Avenger – Eden Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio [e-mail] Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!