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Loading Snacks Weekly
by Loading Snacks
Once a week, the Loading Snacks team gets together to talk about all of the things happening in pop culture.
Episodes
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NYCC 2026: Iron Fist, Zodiac & Star Wars/Marvel
Can Marvel give Iron Fist a second chance? Gage and Jokes unpack their NYCC 2026 reactions, including the Daredevil and Defenders conversation, Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, and the possibilities surrounding Zodiac. The conversation also covers Absolute Justice League, Miami Vice nostalgia,...
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GTA 6 Cloud Rumors, PS5 Pro Prices and Vision’s MCU Future
Could GTA 6 cloud streaming create a new option for PC players? Gage and Jokes discuss the Xbox rumor, its possible trade-offs, and the PS5 Pro pricing conversation. Then it’s into Vision Quest expectations, White Vision’s absence, and theories about his place in Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars,...
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Sony Missing CES 2027: What Does It Mean for PlayStation?
Sony’s CES 2027 plans have Gage and Jokes asking what comes next for PlayStation—and physical games.This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, we discuss Sony’s changing approach to events, PS6 rumors, and whether the company could take another swing at proprietary media. Those possibilities are our...
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Xbox Resets Again, Bungie Returns to Destiny and Disney+ Adds Ads
Xbox is restructuring again—but are these changes enough to help Halo, Fable, Fallout and the studios caught in the middle?We break down the latest Xbox reset, Bungie’s renewed focus on Destiny and Disney+ changing what “no ads” can mean.Gage and Jokes discuss Xbox’s studio reorganization, the...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Blizzcon, Batman Day, and the Great Kojima Swap
The Loading Snacks Family is back to discuss all things pop culture. Tonight, we’re discussing Hideo Kojima's game being rescued by Xbox, the big news coming out of Blizzcon, and Batman Day.
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Reveal
Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xbox Game Pass cloud-gaming limits, and The New Level’s AEW debut. Gage and Jokes also debate the most underrated animated Disney movie ahead of their Disney Princess Tournament. Key topics covered: Ocarina of Time...
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GTA 6 Wanted System Explained, PS5 Live TV & PlayStation State of Play
GTA 6 is bringing major changes to its wanted system, loadouts, vehicles, NPC interactions, and overall gameplay—and we break down what stood out from Rockstar’s extended look. Plus, we discuss PlayStation’s double State of Play, the new PS5 Live TV service, AMC’s push into indie film…
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Gamescom Opening Night Live, GTA 6 Leaks, Dave Bautista as Kratos & Dragon Ball Theme Park
Gamescom Opening Night Live brought plenty of new reveals, but did anything actually stand out? Gage and Jokes break down the biggest games from the show, the wild GTA 6 leak situation, Dave Bautista stepping into the role of Kratos, and whether Dragon Ball can really support an entire theme…
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D23 X-Men Cast Reveal, Lanterns Review, Power Rangers & Avengers Doomsday
D23 brought a flood of Disney and Marvel news, but the MCU X-Men cast reveal took center stage. Gage and Jokes break down the new X-Men lineup, review the first episode of Lanterns, discuss the Power Rangers cancellation, and debate Disney+’s Avengers: Doomsday watchlist.Key topics covered:The…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | The Wolverine Edition PS5
Marvel’s Wolverine is getting a limited-edition PS5, GTA 6 is taking its next big reveal to Netflix, and Ranger Boom made its Baltimore debut. Gage and Jokes break down the gaming news, the fight over physical media, their Power Rangers convention experience, and what Star Wars and Marvel could...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | It's a Brand New Billion Dollar Day
The Loading Snacks Family is back to discuss all things pop culture. Tonight, we’re discussing Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office haul, the MCU killing Wonderman, the retirement of Brock Lesnar, and the top 5 Power Rangers Suits.
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Marvel SDCC 2026
Marvel’s Hall H announcements take center stage as Gage and Jokes break down Black Panther 3, Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, and what it could all mean for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. They also react to LEGO’s new Star Trek bridge set and debate whether Xbox’s ad-supported game streaming…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Avengers: Doomsday is Eminent
The Avengers: Doomsday trailer is finally here, and Gage and Jokes are breaking down the X-Men reveal, Doctor Doom’s threat, Steve Rogers theories, and what it could mean for Spider-Man. They also unpack Bethesda’s massive slate of updates, Marvel’s move to California, Sony’s Spider-Man rumors…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Pokemon Price Hikes
GameStop’s Pokémon card prices are climbing into scalper territory—but could Nintendo and The Pokémon Company step in? Gage and Jokes also break down Dave & Buster’s rave strategy, pay tribute to Sam Neill through Event Horizon, and rank Spider-Man’s top five villains.Key topics…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | The Great Xbox Reset
Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down a packed week in pop culture, from Xbox’s major restructuring to Sony’s move away from physical PlayStation discs. Gage and Jokes also react to Supergirl heading to streaming, debate digital ownership, and rank the top five theatrical Spider-Man suits.Key topics...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Supergirl Isn’t Super
Gage and Jokes break down a packed episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, covering Supergirl’s rough box office start, GTA 6 preorder hype, Sony removing purchased digital movies, and Gage’s Top 5 X-Men ahead of X-Men ’97 Season 2. This one mixes pop culture news, gaming talk, comic book debate, and...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Steam Machine Price Revealed!!
The Loading Snacks Family is back to discuss all things pop culture. Tonight, we’re discussing studio closures at XBOX, Steam Machine pricing, GTA 6 Preorders, and the Top 5 Supergirl Moments.
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Happy Birthday, Sin!!
Loading Snacks Weekly celebrates Sin’s birthday with stories, laughs, and memories from the crew. From Anime Vault and 52 in 52 to One Piece, wrestling belts, convention moments, and his legendary Superman hate, this episode honors the impact Sin had on Loading Snacks and everyone around him. Key...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Summer Games Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest week brought a flood of new trailers, reveals, and showcase debates, and Loading Snacks is breaking down the biggest moments. Gage and Jokes react to Xbox’s strong showing, Nintendo’s mixed Direct, and standout trailers for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Final Fantasy VII…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | God of War Laufey Announced
Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down PlayStation’s latest State of Play, the return of console war energy, and the games that stood out most. The crew also recaps Big Lick Comic Con Nova, reacts to the AI-generated film Dreams of Violets, and runs through the Masters of the Universe characters you...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Susan Quilty Talks Indie Publishing, Freely Written & Mando/Grogu Box Office
Author Susan Quilty joins Loading Snacks Weekly to talk nerd roots, indie publishing, audiobooks, yoga, creativity, and her Freely Written podcast. The crew also breaks down The Mandalorian and Grogu box office, Destiny 2’s final update, AMC’s live concert theater plan, and a reminder to mind…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | No More PlayStation PC Ports
Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down Sony’s reported shift away from single-player PC ports, the return of Brock Lesnar, and the best Mandalorian episodes to watch before The Mandalorian & Grogu. The crew also recaps LotCon at Comic Logic, upcoming events, mental health awareness, and what’s next…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Comic Artist Joe Jaro Joins the Show
Comic artist Joe Jaro joins Loading Snacks Weekly to talk about his new Sleepy Hollow comic project, working in horror comics, and what’s next after Marian Heretic. The crew also gets into Mortal Kombat 2, Harada joining SNK, Sony’s reported Bungie loss, and why mental health check-ins matter.Key...
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GameStop Wants eBay? Daredevil Drops & Pop Culture Mental Health Tips
On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down GameStop’s wild eBay bid, Daredevil: Born Again’s viewership drop, and the New Day’s WWE exit. Then the crew pivots into Mental Health Awareness Month with five real ways pop culture can help you decompress, recharge, and get…
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PlayStation DRM, AMC Seat Changes, Black Flag Remake & MK Guest Fighters
Loading Snacks Weekly gets into PlayStation’s rumored 30-day digital license check, AMC’s new “best seats” membership move, and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Then Gage ranks his top five Mortal Kombat guest fighters, from Freddy Krueger to Omni-Man, with plenty of horror, gaming, and...
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Xbox Game Pass Price Drop, Sony CinemaCon & Top 5 Mortal Kombat Characters
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the rumored Xbox Game Pass price drop, Sony’s big CinemaCon talking points, and whether theaters need to change how they do business. They also react to Netflix’s The Burrows trailer and close things out with Gage’s top 5 Mortal Kombat...
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Maul Shadow Lord Reactions, Mario Box Office & Top 5 Star Wars Force Users
Gage and Jokes break down a packed week in pop culture, from first impressions of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord to Mario’s huge box office run and a wild debate over the greatest Force users in Star Wars. They also get into Sony’s new PlayStation Player Base initiative, upcoming Marvel movie news,...
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PlayStation Price Hikes, Xbox Rumors & Gage’s Top 5 Mario Games
What it do, Snackers? — this week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes get into the wild state of gaming right now, from PlayStation price hikes to Xbox possibly dropping the paywall for online play. Then Gage closes things out with a very personal and very debatable Top 5 Mario games list…
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Spider-Man Brand New Day Breakdown, PSN Changes & Top Female Pokémon Trainers
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes dive into the biggest pop culture stories on deck, starting with a full breakdown of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and what it could mean for the MCU. They also get into Sony reportedly moving away from PSN branding, spotlight the indie...
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Nvidia DLSS 5 Backlash, Maul Trailer Reaction & Awesome Con Highlights
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal, react to the new Star Wars: Maul trailer, recap their Awesome Con weekend, and count down Gage’s top 5 female ensemble films. It’s a packed pop culture episode with gaming talk, convention highlights, movie…
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Xbox Project Helix, PlayStation PC Ports, Blerdcon 2026 & Top DC Women
In this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Xbox’s newly announced Project Helix, the latest rumors around PlayStation pulling back on PC ports, and their full Blerdcon 2026 recap. They also close things out with Gage’s top five female DC Comics characters, plus a quick...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | WB x Paramount
On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the Warner Bros.-Paramount deal, the shutdown of High Guard, and the mixed word-of-mouth around Scream 7. They also celebrate Women’s History Month with a ranked list of the top five women in the traditional MCU, plus a quick...
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Xbox Leadership Shakeup + Bluepoint Shutdown | Top 5 Pokémon (All-Time)
Big gaming headlines hit all at once: Xbox’s leadership shakeup (Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigning, Asha Sharma stepping in) plus PlayStation reportedly closing Bluepoint Games. Then we switch gears for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with Joke’s all-time Top 5 list (and yes… Charizard is in...
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Logan Paul’s $16.5M Pokémon Card + State of Play Recap + Top 3 Scream Movies
Logan Paul just flipped a Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record-setting sale — but how much of that price was the card vs. the story around it? Then we recap PlayStation’s State of Play (God of War remakes, Legacy of Kain, Marvel Tōkon, Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2) and close with Jokes’ Top 3...
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Disney Picks Josh D'Amaro as New CEO + PlayStation State of Play & Discord Changes
Disney’s reportedly got a new CEO lined up, PlayStation is gearing up for an hour-long State of Play, and Discord’s “teen-by-default” changes have people (rightfully) nervous. Plus, we rank our Top 5 MCU TV shows and argue the ones that barely missed the cut.Key topics covered:Disney naming Josh...
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Crunchyroll Price Hike + Iron Lung + Stranger Things Spin-Off + IGN’s Top Xbox Games
Crunchyroll is hiking prices and killing the free tier—so what’s Sony’s real endgame? Plus, we break down Markiplier’s Iron Lung box office run, react to the Stranger Things animated spin-off, and debate IGN’s Top 5 Xbox games of all time.Key topics covered:Crunchyroll price increase, free tier...
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GTA 6 Digital-Only Rumor + Daredevil: Born Again S2 Teaser + Dragon Ball Super
Gage and Jokes break down this week’s biggest pop-culture headlines—starting with the GTA 6 “no physical copy” rumor and what it means for day-one buyers. Then we react to the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 teaser (Jessica Jones + Foggy!) and dig into Dragon Ball’s big anniversary updates, before...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Netflix-Warner Bros Deal Update + Sony/TCL TV Shift + CES 2026 Top 5 Tech
Gage, Domingo, and Jokes break down a packed Loading Snacks Weekly: big pop-culture/business headlines, then Domingo’s top tech picks from CES 2026. From Netflix’s Warner Bros. move to Sony’s TV shakeup and a Fortnite D&D drop, this one covers a lot fast.Key topics covered:-Netflix’s updated...
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2026 Pop Culture Preview: Doomsday Teaser, GTA 6, CES Tech, Stranger Things Finale
Gage and Jokes break down their most anticipated projects of 2026 across games, TV, and movies—from GTA 6 and Marvel’s Wolverine to Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.They also react to CES 2026 highlights (including the surprisingly wild new tech on display) and dig into the buzz...
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Loading Snacks Weekly: 2025 Favorites + Avengers Doomsday Talk
Gage is joined by Jokes to wrap up 2025 with a full “favorites of the year” episode—plus a quick conversation about Avengers Doomsday and the way Marvel is rolling out weekly reveals (including talk about “the two Chrises,” Thor, and Thor’s daughter). From there, it’s pop culture picks across the...
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What Makes a Christmas Movie? Die Hard, Gremlins & 5-Point Criteria
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes hit three big topics in pop culture and gaming. First, we take a moment to honor Vince Sampella’s legacy and the impact his work had on modern shooters—Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Titanfall (including why Titanfall 2 is still beloved), and how...
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Netflix vs Paramount: Who Wins the Battle for Warner Bros & DC?
Netflix just announced an $82 billion move to acquire Warner Bros, and we’re breaking down exactly what that means for DC, HBO, gaming, theaters, and streaming fans. We dig into what’s included in the deal (WB Studios, HBO/HBO Max, DC Studios, DC print, Rocksteady, NetherRealm, and more) and why...
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Top 10 Theatrically Released Live-Action DC Films
Gage, Jokes, Rob from Comic Logic, and Jerry Gaylord team up on Loading Snacks Weekly to build the definitive top 10 theatrically released live-action DC Comics movies of all time. They compare personal lists, score every film, and passionately debate everything from Constantine and Superman II…
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Pokemon Vending Machine Win, Xbox Partner Preview & Epic–Unity Fortnite News
Gage and Jokes are back with a packed episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, kicking things off with the wild story of hitting a Pokémon vending machine at Safeway, scoring a full Fantasmal Flames booster box from the new Mega Evolution set, and pulling one of the rarest cards in the run. They talk...
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Stellar Con Maryland Recap, Valve’s New Steam Machine & Game Awards Talk | Loading Snacks Weekly
Gage and Jokes are back with a fresh episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, breaking down their weekend at Stellar Con Maryland. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the new UMBC CI Arena venue and talk panels with guests like Christina V and Philip Kennedy Johnson. They also go on a hilarious…
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PlayStation State of Play Japan Breakdown, Extra Life Recap & AI’s Impact on Music and Gaming | Loading Snacks Weekly
On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down a huge week in gaming, tech, and pop culture — from our Extra Life 2025 charity weekend, to Sony’s surprising PlayStation State of Play Japan, to the rise of AI-generated entertainment. Use the timecodes below to jump to your...
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Amazon Lawsuit Over Digital Ownership Explained + Metroid Prime 4 & Switch 2 Talk
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes dig into one of the most talked-about stories in entertainment: the Amazon “Buy Button” lawsuit — do you actually own the movies and shows you buy digitally, or are they just rentals in disguise? Then we shift gears to gaming news: Nintendo…
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Loading Snacks Weekly | Halo Comes to PlayStation? Xbox’s Big Shift and the End of Console Wars
In this week’s episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes tackle the biggest headline in gaming — Halo is officially coming to PlayStation. We break down what this means for Xbox, why Microsoft may be abandoning console exclusivity, and how this move could change the industry forever. Plus,...
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Warner Bros Discovery for Sale, Dr. Doom MCU Theory, and Comic-Con Recap | Loading Snacks Weekly
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the biggest stories in pop culture — from Warner Bros Discovery putting itself up for sale to new Doctor Doom MCU theories that could reshape the Marvel Universe. They also share highlights from Baltimore Comic-Con, updates on their...
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NYCC 2025 Breakdown, Splinter Cell Review, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and Marvel Mayhem! | Loading Snacks Weekly
This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage, Jokes, and YoYo break down all the biggest news from New York Comic Con 2025 — and it’s a wild one! The crew dives deep into Marvel’s latest reveals, including Wonder Man, Vision Quest, and the long-awaited return of Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born…
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