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A plate of Jollibee spaghetti with hot dogs shouldn’t set the tone for a whole show, but here it maps perfectly to the bigger question we wrestle with: taste, expectations, and why pop culture keeps swerving. We kick off loud and loose, then dial into what really matters—how box office headlines skip the math, which films actually turn a profit after marketing and revenue splits, and why “bomb” doesn’t always mean what the internet thinks it means. From Minecraft to Jurassic World to an unexpected animated juggernaut, we chart the few winners in a crowded year and ask what studios can learn before the next slate hits.
We pivot into Predator Badlands and explain why a PG-13 Predator works when the rules change. Putting the Yautja at center stage, skipping human gore, and keeping trailer reveals tight leaves room for a brisk, surprisingly charming hunt. Then we break down Eternity, a romantic afterlife story that’s equal parts sweet and puzzling. The premise—choosing a single eternal moment—poses real questions about identity, grief, and how stories force stakes. It’s light, it’s predictable, and it’s worth a stream or a five-dollar Tuesday, especially if you love high-concept rom-coms that don’t overstay their welcome.
The conversation widens to Wicked’s second chapter: how to honor canon without replaying safe beats, and what happens when a beloved back half isn’t as strong as the opener. We make the case for character-first choices and Oz-world grounding over big, empty spectacle. That same theme runs through our NFL detour—run the ball when it works, protect the lead, don’t throw away what’s working. Finally, we get our hands dirty with fandom: tailgating rituals and courtesy-based parking choreography, hands-on art at DesignerCon, and the Fallout celebration in Goodsprings with racing “rad roaches,” voice actors, surprise appearances by Walton Goggins and company, and rain-soaked lines that still somehow feel worth it. It’s messy, human, and exactly why fans keep showing up.
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Intro music by Alex Grohl
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