TPKP 169 JM Cruz | Declassified: From Dream Theater to BINI, From Elon Musk to the Endgame Rat

#komiksman #komiksmanpodcast #tpkp #thekomiksmanmethod The following 4-hour mega podcast is my recorded hangout with a dear friend, JM Cruz. Among many things, JM is a photographer, musician, and podcaster from his movies, gaming, and pop culture review show, Zero Hour Discussions. As usual, we covered tons of topics like music, from prog to k-pop, covering anime soundtracks to fete de la musique, and Dream Theater to BINI. Plus an extended discussion on what’s happening about the UFC, classic fights, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Alex Pereira and others. We then talk about the return of President Donald Trump, the death of wokeness, Elon Musk, declassifying CIA stuff, ghosts, and finally upcoming movies like Superman 2025, Captain America: A Brave New World, plus some Snyderverse, the Fall of the MCU and more. I hope you can smash the LIKE button and subscribe to this channel. Comment your thoughts and hit join on YouTube to avail our membership to help me create more quality content that respect the intelligence of the Filipino audience. And now, please enjoy, TPKP 169: JM Cruz | From Declassifying Dream Theater to BINI, Elon, Ghosts, UFOs and the END GAME RAT. Donate to support the podcast: www.komiksman.com SUPPORT TPKP VIA THESE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/komiksman 00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction 00:03:56 - Discussion on Music Genres 00:08:59 - Creative Pursuits and Challenges 00:14:06 - Live Music Scene Post-Pandemic 00:18:30 - Cultural Shifts in Music Taste 00:28:00 - Fan Dynamics and Fandom Issues 00:32:21 - K-Pop Merchandise Strategies 00:38:00 - Nostalgia in Music Industry 00:42:08 - Concert Experiences with Tribute Bands 00:48:20 - Meeting Dream Theater Members 00:53:20 - Challenges in Music Setup 00:59:40 - Trinidad Brothers Connection 01:05:04 - Challenges of Local Bands 01:10:12 - Distinct Voices in Music 01:14:19 - Current State of Local Bands 01:19:48 - Impact of KPop on Western Industry 01:23:54 - Sarah Geronimo's Career Path 01:29:48 - Future of Beanie and PPop 01:33:51 - Fan Reactions and Backlash 01:42:48 - Yoel Romero's Unique Physique 01:46:22 - Long-Term Effects of Concussions 01:52:32 - Injuries and Their Reactions 01:58:10 - Mike Tyson's Fight Expectations 02:01:52 - Jake Paul's Boxing Journey 02:06:53 - Boxing vs. UFC Culture 02:13:45 - Fighter Retirements in MMA 02:19:36 - Mark Munoz's Retirement 02:29:27 - Elon Musk's Wealth Insights 02:33:45 - Political Support and Ideology 02:41:20 - Election Integrity Concerns 02:45:10 - Debate Tactics of Democrats 02:51:24 - Critique of Mask Mandates 02:59:20 - Hospital Mask Policies Explained 03:03:21 - Discussion on Alternative Remedies 03:09:07 - Deep State and Government Influence 03:13:02 - Technology and Human Evolution 03:17:27 - Ancient Measurement Techniques 03:21:51 - Dogman Encounter Story 03:28:02 - Local Myths and Legends 03:32:00 - Fear of the Unknown 03:35:35 - Godzilla Minus One Review 03:40:30 - Superman Movie Speculations 03:44:38 - Superman Storytelling Ideas 03:48:49 - Superman's Characterization Issues 03:53:53 - Batman and Superman Dynamics 03:58:52 - James Gunn's Approach to DC 04:03:08 - Captain America: Brave New World 04:07:46 - Iron Man's Death Retcon Issues 04:14:53 - MCU's Current State and Blip Incident 04:18:50 - Upcoming Music Performance