Episodes
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A Wonka Deep Dive
Is Wonka the surprise hit of the year? Press play as host Chelsea Schwartz deep dives into Warner Brothers latest release Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet. We're talking music, imagination, performance and even an idea of how they could make a follow-up film. After your listen, share your…
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Trolls, Hunger Games, Wish and Saltburn
After a short season hiatus followed by an entertainment industry strike, the High Voltage Radio Hour is back and there's a lot to talk about. Press play as host Chelsea Schwartz and special guest Sarah Carey spend 10 minutes on each of these four films, Trolls: Band Together, The Hunger Games…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2022: Marvel Studios, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Sandman, and more.
Chelsea, Kristen and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of the last three years: San Diego Comic-Con! We will be bringing you LIVE podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. It's...
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2022: National Treasure, Ghosts, The Gray Man, Moriarty and more!
Chelsea, Kristen and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of the last three years: San Diego Comic-Con! We will be bringing you LIVE podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. It's...
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Unpacking Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
After four long years, the next Fantastic Beasts film installment is finally here and there's a lot to unpack. At the heart of it Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a love story rooted in blind faith and trust. There isn't only one love story to follow here though. Press play to…
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Marvel Studios’ Eternals and the return of cinema
The long awaited return to the movies is finally upon us with more and more films being released exclusively in theaters. We're diving into four new films on this episode: No Time To Die, Ron's Gone Wrong, The French Dispatch and Marvel Studios' Eternals. Press play to join the discussion, then...
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How Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings fits into the MCU
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first Phase 4 post-Blip feature film from Marvel Studios. It has to set up new worlds, new characters, connect to a greater purpose within the MCU and still - somehow - hold our interest. That's a lot of pressure. But also, what does this character...
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Free Guy: The Ultimate Romantic Comedy for Nerds
Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds, is the 2021 film nobody realized they needed to see, but you do, and this podcast is a brief explanation as to why. Presented like a love letter to gamers, coders, and nerds alike, Free Guy is also romantic, comedic, and filled with action and adventure. Press…
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The Disney+ Roundup: Loki, Monsters at Work and more.
With so many Disney+ originals premiering this summer, which ones are worth watching? Tune in for a closer look at Monsters At Work, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Behind The Attraction and Loki. Then follow @SprinkledByMagic on Instagram for more pop culture fun.
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Space Jam Slam Dunks
Round up the Tune Squad (or Goon Squad), Space Jam: A New Legacy is finally here. Can this film live up to the 1996 classic? Or is it just another pointless reboot? Listen to find out. WARNING: this episode contains spoilers. If you have not seen Space Jam: A New Legacy, or do not like spoilers…
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Marvel's Black Widow: Welcome to Phase 4
The first theatrical film of the new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow, is here. WARNING: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Marvel's Black Widow, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this episode. You have been warned. Black Widow picks…
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Pixar's Luca: Embracing Uniqueness
Pixar is known for invoking strong emotional responses with their animated shorts and features, and Pixar's Luca is no exception. For this reason many people skip Pixar films because the voice in their head says they aren't in the mood for something so heavy. Well tell that voice, SILENCIO BRUNO,...
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Avengers Campus: Everything You Need To Know
Attention new recruits! Avengers Campus is finally open at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, CA and we've got everything you need to know. From how to get a higher score on W.E.B. Slingers to where the best merchandise can be found, tune in to suit up for your upcoming adventure.…
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Cruella: A True Genius
Movie theaters are reopening, new film releases are here and so the High Voltage Radio Hour has returned. Join Chelsea for a discussion all about Disney's Cruella. She's ruthless, relentless and ready for revenge! But does that 70s punk London inspiration translate into the music too? WARNING:...
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The Witcher, Pick of the Litter and the Best of 2019
Another year has come and gone. Join Chelsea Schwartz and Trina Green as they discuss their nerdy best and worsts of 2019; a year Chelsea is calling "The Year of Taron Egerton." Plus learn more about the new Netflix series The Witcher and the Disney+ series Pick of the Litter. And yes, Game of...
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First Reactions to Disney+ Originals, What's Worth Watching?
DisneyPlus, the brand new streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, finally arrives on November 12th! Not sure what to watch first? Goods new for you, podcast host Chelsea Schwartz spent the last week watching most of the Disney+ original content dropping on launch day to help guide you...
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Everything Disney+
The Walt Disney Company made quite a few exciting announcements at D23 Expo this past weekend! The biggest of these announcements involved additional details (and first looks) regarding DisneyPlus, the new streaming service launching on November 12th. Join podcast host Chelsea Schwartz and…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2019: Marvel Cinematic Universe News! Plus The Orville, Arrow and more.
Chelsea and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of every year: San Diego Comic Con! We will be bringing you LIVE daily podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. It's Saturday, July...
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2019: Pennyworth, Game of Thrones, The Dark Crystal, Veronica Mars and more!
Chelsea, Kristen and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of every year: San Diego Comic Con! We will be bringing you LIVE daily podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. It's…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2019: Brooklyn 99, The Orville, Netflix The Order and more.
Chelsea, Kristen and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of every year: San Diego Comic Con! We will be bringing you LIVE daily podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. Thursday,...
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Live from San Diego Comic Con 2019: Amazon Prime Video, Shazam, Batwoman, The Dark Crystal and more.
Chelsea, Kristen and Trina have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of every year: San Diego Comic Con! We will be bringing you LIVE daily podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. It's only...
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Let's Talk: Toy Story 4 (and other Pixar feels)
The final Toy Story chapter from Disney Pixar is here. WARNING: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Disney Pixar's Toy Story 4, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this episode. You have been warned. It's been almost 25 years since Toy Story was first...
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Let's Talk: Disney's Aladdin
Come geek out with us as we compare the live action Aladdin film to it's original animation and even the play! WARNING: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Walt Disney Studios' Aladdin, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this episode. You have been warned....
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Let's Talk: Avengers Endgame
Warning: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this episode. You have been warned. If you're anything like us, you'll need to find therapeutic release after watching Avengers: Endgame.…
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Let's Talk: Disney+, Disneynature Penguins and D23
The Walt Disney Company has made quite a few exciting announcements in the last two weeks! We've barely even begun to understand what the FOX merger will mean, and now we've been blown away by DisneyPlus. Disney+ is a new streaming service set to launch on November 12th with over 25 original…
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Let's Talk: Shazam, ScreenX and 4DX
Warning: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen DC's Shazam, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. It's interesting that within a month of Marvel releasing Captain Marvel that DC would release Shazam, a superhero that was...
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Live from WonderCon 2019: Cosplay, Marvel, Tolkien and more.
Coming to you live from WonderCon 2019, it's Team High Voltage! After a three full days Chelsea, Jessica, Kristen, and Trina are gathered to share the best and worst of this year's con. From Tolkien to Detective Pikachu, from Cosplay to Tabletop, from Agents of SHIELD to Cobra Kai, there's...
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Let's Talk: Dumbo
Warning: this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen the new Dumbo live action film, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Continuing in the pattern of turning classic Walt Disney animated features into live action feature films…
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Behind The Scenes with Kirk R. Thatcher (The Muppets, Dinosaurs)
Director, writer and creature maker Kirk R. Thatcher joins us LIVE from Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood where we hosted a Jim Henson themed game night on February 11th, 2019. Kirk was a co-producer of the TV series Dinosaurs, directed Muppet Treasure Island and several other Muppet videos...
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Let's Talk: Outlander - Season 4
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Outlander - Season 4, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Outlander season four picks up in North Carolina and takes us on a journey that involves many family reunions and some...
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Let's Talk, Fantastic Beasts & Ralph Breaks The Internet
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald or Ralph Breaks The Internet, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. It's a big movie week for us nerds as the next installment of…
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Behind The Series Outlander with Tara Bennett
Author Tara Bennett joins us LIVE from Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood where we hosted an Outlander themed game night on August 13th, 2018. Tara, who is also a big fan of the book series, wrote the Outlander companion book titled "The Making of Outlander: The Series. The Official Guide to...
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Let's Talk, Christopher Robin
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Christopher Robin, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Chelsea and fellow Disney nerd Tiffany Germann discuss their initial reactions on Christopher Robin as they exit the…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con, Day 5
Coming to you live from San Diego Comic Con, it's Team High Voltage! On tonight's episode Amanda, Chelsea, Kristen, Trina and Will come together to discuss Riverdale, Legion, Supernatural, Mayans MC, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, pet peeves from Comic Con, tips from first timers and more. Will the...
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Live from San Diego Comic Con, Day 4
Coming to you live from San Diego Comic Con, it's Team High Voltage! On tonight's episode Kristen, Trina, Will and Chelsea come together to discuss Manifest, Cloak & Dagger, Wynonna Earp, Project Blue Book, The Magicians, Midnight, Texas and more. What should you watch? What should you skip?…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con, Day 3
Kristen, Will and Chelsea are back to talk about their Friday experiences at San Diego Comic Con 2018 where we are reporting live every day right here on this podcast. Topics in this episode include Star Trek Discovery, Iron First, South Park, Jack Ryan, The Purge, Harry Potter and more. Love our...
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Live from San Diego Comic Con, Day 2
Kristen, Trina, Will and Chelsea are back to talk about their first full day at San Diego Comic Con with lots of insider information about Doctor Who, Iron Fist, Charmed, YouTube's Origin & Impulse series and more. Plus hear about the activations and experiences you've gotta try! We are having…
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Live from San Diego Comic Con, Day 1
Kristen, Trina, Will and Chelsea have arrived in San Diego for the most anticipated pop culture convention of every year: San Diego Comic Con! We will be bringing you daily podcast coverage filled with all the exclusive news, celebrity sightings and convention experiences we can muster. On…
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Let's Talk, Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Chelsea is once again joined by fellow Disney nerd Tiffany Germann to discuss their initial reactions on…
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All About The Incredibles and Other Pixar News
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen The Incredibles 2, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Chelsea and fellow disnerd Tiffany Germann discuss their initial reactions to The Incredibles 2 as they exit the theater.…
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Let's Talk, Solo: A Star Wars Story
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Solo: A Star Wars Story, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Will & Chelsea discuss their initial reactions to Solo: A Star Wars Story as they exit the theater. Did the story live...
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Infinity War Aftermath & Predictions for Avengers 4
Warning, this episode is filled with spoilers. If you have not seen Avengers Infinity War, or do not like spoilers in general, do not listen to this show. You have been warned. Avengers Infinity War is finally here, and there was so much to process Trina & Chelsea immediately knew they had to...
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Who Will Die In Avengers Infinity War?
Avengers: Infinity War is out next week. 10 years has been building up until this moment. Meet Jessica Amezcua (our Make It Happen Diva) and Kristen Coveleskie (our Research Junkie) as they join Chelsea to talk about what they're watching, listening to, playing and doing this week in nerd…
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The Magical World of Hogwarts, Fillory, Marvel and More!
Many moons ago High Voltage had a radio show on the Independent FM that we adored. We've decided to bring that radio show into the podcast world and this is our first episode! Each week the High Voltage staff will discuss what we're watching, listening to, playing and doing. Sometimes we'll even…
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