Media Masterminds
By Paul and friends
Media MastermindsApr 24, 2021
Quantumania Spoilermania
The guys give their spoilerific thoughts on Ant-Man Quantumania!
MCU Phase 4 Ranked
This week the guys give their rankings from Worst to Best for the MCU Phase 4, Disney+ shows and Movies! Get ready for Quantumania Brother!
Batman: The Animated Series Favorites (Kevin Conroy Tribute)
This week the guys discuss their favorite Batman: The Animated Series episodes as a tribute to Kevin Conroy, our undisputed Batman.
State of DC
This week the guys break down the State of the DCEU in movies and TV. From the greatness of The Batman to the upcoming trainwreck of The Flash.
Stranger Things Spoilermania (Season4 Part1)
This week the guys break down season 4, part 1 of Stranger Things just in time for part 2's release.
The Marvelous Return
The Guys are back...again!! This week the guys catch up on all things Marvel since we last did a show. Dr. Strange, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel and more. We also have a sprinkling of Star Wars at the end. Enjoy!
Spoilermania: No Way Home & Hawkeye
OHHHHH SPIDER-MAN!! The guys reconvene to discuss No Way Home and the final two episodes of Hawkeye. Spoilers aplenty!
Spielberg Films
Here's a bonus episode I've been sitting on for some time, so it's a late Christmas present. Paul and Joe discuss their best and worst picks from Spielberg catalog.
Hawkeye: The First 4
The guys return to discuss the first four episodes of the new Hawkeye Disney+ series. Spoilers and theories ahead!
No Way Home Trailer Reactions
The guys witness the brand new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home together with their live reactions and thoughts.
Spoilermania: Eternals
This week the guys discuss their thoughts on Marvel's The Eternals and where do we go from here.
Friday the 13th Retrospective (Horror Season '21)
This week the guys discus the Friday the 13th franchise from its creation to its current state.
Happy Halloween!
Nightmare on Elm St. Retrospective (Horror Season '21)
This week the guys discus the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise from its creation to its current state.
Halloween Kills (Horror Season '21)
Fresh off watching Halloween Kills the guys discuss their spoiler filled thoughts on the film.
Treehouse of Horror (Horror Season '21)
This week Joe joins the show to discuss his favorite Simpson's Treehouse of Horror episodes with Paul, and opens up a world of future possible episodes.
Let us know what you think of our picks and what some of your favorite episodes are!
80's Horror (Horror Season '21)
This episode kicks off our favorite season; Horror Season!
This week the guys discuss their favorite 80's horror films*
This is just the start of our planned Horror Season coverage, let us know some of your picks and what else you would like to see us talk about.
*Not including franchises used in the Slashers vol. 1 episode
Skunk Lovers ASMR
After a small delay, the latest episode has arrived!
This week the guys get weird and do ASMR and talk:
Horror month shows (AKA October)
Disney + Day
Malignant
Freaky
Quiet Place
What If? Episodes 6 and 7
And much more...Rick and Morty?
90's Soundtracks and Scores
Back by popular demand, the guys this week discuss their favorite film soundtracks and scores of the 1990s, with the songs they love played during the discussion.
Push It...Back
The guys have a lot to cover this week and Joe joins in the spoiler discussion to help out and give his insight.
The guys discuss:
Paramount delays
Matrix Resurrections trailer
Only Murders in the Building
What We Do in the Shadows
Titans
Spoiler Discussions;
What If (episodes 4 and 5)
Shang Chi
Future MCU implications
*Rick and Morty episodes 9 and 10 will be discussed in two weeks as we just didn't have enough time
80's Cartoons (TV)
This week the guys discuss their favorite cartoon shows from the 80s!
Hello...
This week the guys break down:
Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer
Black Panther 2 news
Marvel Halloween special?
Cinemacon news
Brooklyn Nine Nine
What If episode 3
And Much more
Side Waters
This week the guys discuss:
Venom 2 delay
Eternals Trailer and news
Shang Chi, the interesting experiment
Transformers Kingdom
American Horror Stories
Space Jam New Legacy
Goofy: How to Stay Home
Titans
Rick and Morty (season 5 episode 8)
What If? (episodes 1 &2)
90's Horror
This week the guys discuss their favorite 90's horror films.
Let us know what you think of the picks and what your picks would be!
Sue 'Em All
This week the guys discuss:
Scarlett suing Disney
Hawkeye date
South Park Paramount + deal
Movies that Made Us season 2
Behind the Attraction
He-Man Revelation
Transformers Kingdom
Rick and Morty episodes 6 & 7
The Suicide Squad
80's Soundtracks and Scores
This week's episode is; Simply the Best: 80's Soundtracks and Scores
Benny and Paul pick their top films of the 80's based on scores/soundtracks. Let us know what you think of the guys picks and what some of yours are!
WORST EPISODE EVER!
This week the guys are at peak performance...actually quite the opposite. Possibly our least planned episode but we try to make the best of it.
Enjoy our deliriousness as we discuss:
-Loki Season 2
-Zack Snyder Star Wars?
-Trek-Vision
-Dune
-He-Man: Revelation
-Assembled: Loki
-No Sudden Move
-Spoiler discussions on Rick and Morty season 5 episodes 4 and 5
...We promise next week's show is much better, hang in there!
Spoilermania: Loki & Black Widow
Spoilermania STILL Rules!
We conclude our MCU trilogy of shows with a spoiler filled discussion of:
Black Widow
The season finale of Loki as well as the implications it will have on the MCU going forward.
Our thoughts on the series as a whole.
Loki HELLO
This week the guys do what was supposed to be an abbreviated episode and they discuss:
-What If? Trailer
-Black Widow box office
-Fear Street
-Simpsons Disney+ short
-Rick and Morty episodes 2 and 3
-Loki episodes 4 and 5
-Thoughts on where the Loki finale could go
Give us a listen and get ready for the highly anticipated finale of Loki!
MCU Ranked (Phase 1-3)
This week the guys discuss their MCU rankings leading up to the first film of Phase 4. Black Widow.
Let us know what you think of their rankings and where your picks would be.
Trailerfest 2021
This week Paul and Benny break down :
Trailers for:
-Snake Eyes
-Suicide Squad
-Candy Man
-Shang chi
-Halloween kills
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Keaton as Batman in Flash
Tower of Terror movie?
Luca
Spoiler discussion of:
Rick and Morty Season 5 Episode 1
LOKI Episodes 2 and 3
Simply The Best...90's Action Films
On this week's Simply the Best, Paul and Benny go through and discuss their top 10; 90's Action Films
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out with a voice memo on anchor, on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
Not A Videogame Show
This week Paul and Benny do their best to not discuss any video games while also discussing:
-She Hulk casting
-Ted the TV show
-Andor casting
-LOTR Anime
-Netflix trailers
-Mythic Quest
-Kim's Convenience
-Nobody
-The Tick
-A Toy Store Near You
-Goldbergs
Spoiler discussion of:
LOKI
Simply the Best...90's Cartoons (TV)
On this week's Simply the Best, Paul and Benny are joined by Joe to go through and discuss their top 10; 90's Cartoons (TV)
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out with a voice memo on anchor, on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
MGM Prime
This weeks show notes:
-News:
New Batman animated series
Adult Swim spin offs
HBO Max ad supported?
Evil Dead Rise
Amazon buying MGM
Eternals trailer
-Pop's Pick
-What we’re watching:
Castlevania
MODOK
Galaxy's Edge impressions
Simply the Best...00's Horror Films
This week is, Simply the Best!
On Simply the Best Paul and Benny give their top 10 rankings and this episode they discuss their top 00's Horror films.
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out with a voice memo on anchor, on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
No Sponsor Needed
This weeks show notes:
News:
Venom 2: Let there be Carnage Trailer
Jungle Cruise coming to Disney+
Disney shortened theatrical window
Knives Out 2 castings
Thorn Prick of the Week
What we’re watching:
In the search of darkness 1&2
Office superfan episodes
Mythic Quest
Infinity Train
The Mitchell’s vs The Robots
Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Finished
Flickbusters Extended Edition
This week Paul is joined by Joe for a super sized podcast reunion. We discuss:
News:
DC Fandome 2021
Marvel Sizzle Reel
Pop's Pick
What we’re watching:
Dictator
In the search of darkness 1&2
Chopping Mall
Bob’s Burgers
Shtisel
Dolemite
...and more
Spoiler Discussion:
Kong vs Godzilla
Dark Side of the Ring (Episode 1 of season 3); Brian Pillman
Leave us a voice message on Anchor, or give us a shout on Facebook or Twitter
Simply the Best...80's Sci-Fi Films
This week is a brand new show type, Simply the Best!
On Simply the Best Paul and Benny give their top 10 rankings and on this debut episode they discuss their top 80's Sci-Fi films.
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out with a voice memo on anchor, on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
Spoilermania: Falcon & Winter Soldier PLUS Mortal Kombat
Spoilermania is running wild!
This week we discuss:
The season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as well as the implications it will have on the MCU going forward.
Our thoughts on the series as a whole.
The Brand new Shang Chi teaser trailer.
PLUS-
Discussion of the brand new Mortal Kombat film
Task Manager
This week's show notes:
News:
Space Jam trailer & Loki trailer
Star Wars Detours on Disney plus?
Doc Ock news drop!?
Benny's Torn Prick
What we’re watching:
Invincible
Solar Opposites
Bad Trip
Them
Godzilla King of Monsters
Uncocked The World of Video Games
Creepshow
Todd and the Book of Pure Evil
Into the Darkness
Spoiler Discussion:
Falcon and Winter Soldier (Episodes 4 & 5)
Leave us a voice message on Anchor with your thoughts!
Best & Worst: Rick and Morty Vol. 1
This week is a brand new; Best & Worst
This week covering Paul and Benny's top and bottom of Rick and Morty (Season's 1 through 4)
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out with a voice memo on anchor, on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
Pop's Pickle Barrel
This weeks show notes:
News:
Black Adam castings and release date
DC movie cancellations
The Suicide Squad trailers
Rick and Morty season 5
Pop's Pick
What we’re watching:
Invincible
Justice league (Black and White)
Godzilla vs. Kong
The Last Blockbuster
Sucker Punch
Solar Opposites
Superman animated series
Spoiler Discussion:
Falcon and Winter Soldier (Episodes 2 & 3)
Best & Worst: Horror Icons Vol. 1
This week is a brand new; Best & Worst
This week covering Paul and Benny's top and bottom of some of our favorite slasher or horror icons.
We discuss the franchises of;
Child's Play/Chucky
Friday the 13th
Nightmare on Elm Street
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
Snyder Cut Quotations
This weeks show notes:
News:
Wandavision fallout
Venom 2: Let there be Carnage DELAYED
HBO Max ad supported version?!
Thorn Prick of the Week
What we’re watching:
Raya and the last dragon
Billie eilish: the worlds a little blurry
Paradise PD S3
Infinity Train
Falcon and Winter Soldier (Episode 1)
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Best & Worst: Arnold Schwarzenegger
This week is a brand new; Best & Worst
This week covering Paul and Benny's top and bottom of Arnold Schwarzenegger's filmography
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
WandaVision: Spoilermania!
*SPOILERMANIA WARNING*
In this special bonus episode, Paul and Benny discuss;
The series finale of WandaVision as well as a show recap chock full of theories and speculation.
The state of the MCU and Phase 4
Thoughts on the upcoming, THE Falcon and THE Winter Soldier
I'm Good With Calculation
This week we discuss;
-Spider-Man: No Way Home
-Mortal Kombat trailer
-Paramount plus (45 day after theatrical and new content)
-MODOK Hulu trailer (Coming in May)
-Pick of the week
-What we're watching
-Spoiler filled WanadaVision discussion
Best & Worst: DC Movies (Live Action)
This week we do our first in the new; Best & Worst series.
This week covering Paul and Benny's top and bottom of the DC live action movies in preparation for next month's Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Let us know what you think of our rankings and what yours are, reach out on our Facebook page or our individual twitter profiles; @legendpop @theneonarcadia
Rebooted & Rearranged
The Media Masterminds are back! Paul and Benny return after a five year hiatus. Talking all the Movies, TV, Streaming and otherwise.
This week we discuss;
-Black Widow release strategy
-Last of Us adapted for TV
-Star Wars firing
-Snyder Cut
-Pick of the week
-What we're watching
-Spoiler filled WanadaVision discussion