Episode 479 – Hulked-Out Presidents and AI Tantrums

MCU tries to reset, Murderbot tries to escape emotional damage. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson’s shield meets political paranoia and a very red, very angry Hulk. Then it’s back into the soap-operatic arms of Murderbot, as Episode 5 serves up sabotage, sass, and an unexpected anatomy lesson. One’s trying to save the world, the other just wants to be left alone with their shows—and honestly, we relate. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Murderbot: Virtue Signal: Brave New World: Murderbot (AppleTV) Episode 5: “Rogue War Tracker Infinite Summary After a near-fatal reprogramming, Murderbot is saved by the PresAux team and meets Leebeebee—the lone DeltFall survivor—who hilariously fixates on Murderbot’s… anatomy. Meanwhile, Murderbot reveals it’s hacked its governor module and asserts its loyalty to the crew. Cliffhanger: sabotage at the distress beacon. Director: Paul Weitz Writers: Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz Cast: Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot) Noma Dumezweni (Dr. Mensah) David Dastmalchian (Gurathin) Sabrina Wu (Pin‑Lee) Akshay Khanna (Ratthi) Tattiawna Jones (Arada) + Guest Star: Anna Konkle (Leebeebee) Airdate: June 6, 2025  Rating: Out of 5 audacious anatomy monologue and Murderbot’s rogue autonomy declaration. Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.45/5 Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Summary Five months after Ross becomes president, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Joaquin Torres thwart a weapons smuggling plot in Mexico. Sidewinder escapes, leading to a deeper conspiracy tied to global geopolitics. Director: Julius Onah Writers: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah & Peter Glanz Cast: Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America) Danny Ramirez (Joaquín Torres) Shira Haas (Ruth Bat‑Seraph) Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley) Giancarlo Esposito (Sidewinder) Liv Tyler (Betty Ross) Tim Blake Nelson (Samuel Sterns/Leader) Harrison Ford (Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk) Production: Marvel Studios Produced by Kevin Feige & Nate Moore Music by Laura Karpman & Nora Kroll‑Rosenbaum . Budget & Box Office (as of June 9, 2025): Budget approx. $180 million (projected to be $300 – $375 million because of reshoots) Domestic: $200.5 M; International: $213.1 M; Worldwide total: ≈ $413.6 M Rating: Out of 10 How did Sam Wilson Survive the Movie Darryl: 3.2/10 Brian: 2.79/10 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!