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The Manticore Media Podcast

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The Manticore Media Podcast is a pop-culture show, hosted by Michael Navarro, covering everything from TV and movies, to music, sports, and everything in between.Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC

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  1. 2 Minute Review: It Chapter 2

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of It: Chapter 2 starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, and Bill Skarsgård. Director: Andy Muschietti Writers: Gary Dauberman R | 2h 49min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror | 6 September 2019 (USA)

  2. 2 Minute Review: Peanut Butter Falcon

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of The Peanut Butter Falcon starring Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen. Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz Writers: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz PG-13 | 1h 37min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama | 23 August 2019 (USA)

  3. 2 Minute Review: Ready or Not

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of Ready or Not starring Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, and Andie MacDowell. Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Writers: Guy Busick, Ryan Murphy R | 1h 35min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery | 21 August 2019 (USA)

  4. 2 Minute Review: Good Boys

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of Good Boys starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, and Brady Noon, produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Director: Gene Stupnitsky Writers: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky R | 1h 29min | Adventure, Comedy | 16 August 2019 (USA)

  5. 2 Minute Review: The Lion King

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of Disney’s live-action The Lion King starring the voices of Donald Glover, Beyoncé, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Director: Jon Favreau Writers: Jeff Nathanson, Brenda Chapman PG | 1h 58min | Animation, Adventure, Drama | 19 July 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook:...

  6. 2 Minute Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, produced by Guillermo Del Toro. Director: André Øvredal Writers: Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Guillermo del Toro, Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton, Alvin Schwartz PG-13 | 1h 48min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | 9 August 2019 (USA)...

  7. 2 Minute Review: Stuber

    A two minute non-spoiler review of the buddy cop comedy, Stuber, starring Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani. Director: Michael Dowse Writer: Tripper Clancy R | 1h 33min | Action, Comedy, Crime | 12 July 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/ Follow us on Twitter/Send...

  8. 2 Minute Review: Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margo Robbie. Director: Quentin Tarantino Writer: Quentin Tarantino R | 2h 41min | Comedy, Drama | 26 July 2019 (USA)

  9. Finding Your Voice

    Found a new voice I’d never used before while tucking my kid into bed. I know I’ll never find it again so I figured I’d record it.

  10. 2 Minute Review: Yesterday

    A two-minute non-spoiler review of Yesterday starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, and Ed Sheeran Director: Danny Boyle Writers: Jack Barth and Richard Curtis PG-13 | 1h 56min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music | 28 June 2019 (USA)

  11. 2 Minute Review: Toy Story 4

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Toy Story 4 starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Annie Potts. Director: Josh Cooley Writers: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Josh Cooley, Valerie LaPointe, Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, Martin Hynes, Stephany Folsom G | 1h 40min | Animation…

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  12. 2 Minute Review: Midsommar

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Midsommar starring Florence Pugh, written and directed by Ari Aster. Director: Ari Aster Writer: Ari Aster R | 2h 27min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | 3 July 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/ Follow us on Twitter/Send questions to:...

  13. 2 Minute Review: Child’s Play

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Child’s Play starring Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, and Gabriel Bateman . Director: Lars Klevberg Writers: Tyler Burton Smith R | 1h 30min | Horror | 21 June 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/ Follow us on Twitter/Send questions to:...

  14. 2 Minute Review: Spider-Man Far from Home

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Spider-Man Far From Home starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jake Gyllenhaal. Director: F. Gary Gray Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers PG-13 | 2h 9min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 2 July 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/…

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  15. 2 Minute Review: Men in Black International

    A two minute non-spoiler review of Men in Black: International starring Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Liam Neeson, and Kumail Nanjiani. Director: F. Gary Gray Writers: Matt Holloway, Art Marcum PG-13 | 1h 54min | Action, Adventure, Comedy | 14 June 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook:...

  16. 2 Minute Review: Dark Phoenix

    A two minute non-spoiler review of the Dark Phoenix starring Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jessica Chastain. Director: Simon Kinberg Writers: Simon Kinberg, PG-13 | 1h 53min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 7 June 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook:...

  17. 2 Minute Review: Aladdin

    A two minute non-spoiler review of the 2019 Disney live-action, Aladdin, starring Will Smith, Mena Masoud and Naomi Scott. Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: John August, Guy Ritchie PG | 2h 8min | Adventure, Comedy, Family | 24 May 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/...

  18. 2 Minute Review: Ma

    A two minute non-spoiler review of the 2019 thriller, Ma, starring Octavia Spencer and Diana Silvers. Director: Tate Taylor Writer: Scotty Landes R | 1h 39min | Horror, Thriller | 31 May 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC/ Follow us on Twitter/Send questions to:...

  19. 2 Minute Review: Booksmart

    A two minute non-spoiler review of the 2019 comedy, Booksmart, starring Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. Director: Olivia Wilde Writers: Susanna Fogel, Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Katie Silberman R | 1h 42min | Comedy | 24 May 2019 (USA) Like us on Facebook…

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  20. Episode 10: All About the Best of 2018

    Michael Navarro is joined again by Tim Tolley to talk about their favorite things in 2018 including movies, TV shows, and podcasts. Michael also shares his story about the time he took Tim to meet a bunch of actors from TV and movies and Tim didn't care and the actors knew it. View this podcast…

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  21. Episode 9: All About Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies

    Christmas time is here. So that means we are indulging in a guilty pleasure, Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Michael Navarro is joined again by Anthony Gutierrez to give a male perspective on the annual bombardment of Christmas rom-coms the Hallmark Channel releases starring a who’s who of...

  22. Episode 8: All About TGIF Part 2

    This is the second half of the episode of the Manticore Media Podcast that is so big, we had to split it in two. It doesn't matter what day it is cause we are saying "TGIF." That's right, we are talking about the Friday night block of sitcoms that ran on ABC from 1989-2000. We deep dive covering...

  23. Episode 7: All About TGIF Part 1

    This episode of the Manticore Media Podcast is so big, we had to split it in two. It doesn't matter what day it is cause we are saying "TGIF." That's right, we are talking about the Friday night block of sitcoms that ran on ABC from 1989-2000. We deep dive covering everything from Full House...

  24. Episode 6: All About Your Questions

    Michael Navarro is joined again by Tim Tolley to answer viewer questions to include the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the future of Dallas Kuechel, JJ Watt and Bill O'Brien, Why Freddy Krueger wasn't in the Nightmare on Elm Street TV show, and whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas...

  25. Episode 5: All About Waxwork Film Review

    Michael Navarro and his childhood friend, Tim Tolley, review the 1988 horror classic(?) Waxwork. They also tell their own horror story about hiding under tarps as cars passed by while playing on a slip and slide when they were younger. View this podcast in video format and other exclusive video...

  26. Episode 4: All About Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Other Artists

    Michael Navarro and guest Keisha Owens, host of The Libra Lounge with Keisha, talk about "Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Other Artists." In the second segment we have an anything goes open discussion in which Keisha professes her love and Michael his hate for Twilight, a comparison of True...

  27. Episode 3: All About the Mandela Effect

    Michael Navarro and guest Keisha Owens, host of The Libra Lounge with Keisha, try to figure out what this whole "Mandela Effect" thing is. Time travel, alternate realities, or a bunch of people wearing tin-foil hats. In the first segment, Michael gives his reviews of Crazy Rich Asians, Happy Time...

  28. Episode 2: All About Sports

    Michael Navarro and recurring guest/co-host J.C. Carroll make their division and wild card picks for the 2018 MLB and NFL seasons. They also predict league/conference winners and overall champions. Plus J.C. expresses how tired he is of hearing about Lebron James. You also don't want to miss...

  29. Episode 1: All About TV

    Michael Navarro and guest J.C. Carroll discuss the 2017/2018 television season. They talk about the hits and misses, what shows ended or were cancelled, renewed shows, and new shows they are looking forward to next season. And move over Emmys, Michael gives away the first annual Manticore Media…

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About this show

The Manticore Media Podcast is a pop-culture show, hosted by Michael Navarro, covering everything from TV and movies, to music, sports, and everything in between.Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Manticore Media Podcast have?

The Manticore Media Podcast has 29 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 17, 2019.

What is The Manticore Media Podcast about?

The Manticore Media Podcast is a pop-culture show, hosted by Michael Navarro, covering everything from TV and movies, to music, sports, and everything in between.Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ManticoreMediaLLC

How often does The Manticore Media Podcast release new episodes?

The Manticore Media Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 29 episodes since May 2019.

Who hosts The Manticore Media Podcast?

The Manticore Media Podcast is created and hosted by Manticore Media.
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