The Murphy Street Podcast
by Kawika Smith
Murphy Street will always talk about Star Wars! Whether it's the Black Series figures, to the movies to what some of the cast might be up to. We'll also dabble in to some Marvel, Disney, Pokemon, Dragonball, Power Rangers and nerd type entertainment. Long story short, if any of these are your thing, we're your bag! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-murphy-street-podcast--4194391/support.
Episodes
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#230 26-27 LANTERNS: WAS IT WORTH IT?
For this episode of the Murphy Street Podcast, I wrap up my thoughts on the DCU show Lanterns! Was it worth the watch? Was I happy with all of it? Any of it? And do I expect to see a season 2? I’ll share all this and more on this brief episode of the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a supporter of...
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#229 26-26; POKEMONDAYS 10/26: THE DIP, RGB & POKEAPPS?
For this Pokemonday, we talk about some of the dip cards from Pokemon 30! Which you should get, which you should hold and which you should get rid of! Then we talk about the difference between PSA 10 and TAG 10 and which is better? Told from the perspective of RGB Mews. We also ask you the...
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#228 26-25 POKEMONDAYS ARE HERE!
The Murphy Street Podcast has always been about collecting of all kinds, but since we’ve been doing so much Pokemon stuff lately, I decided to give Pokemon its own show. So every Monday you can count on me giving you some Pokmon to start your week with! This week I bring you a 30th Hits update, I...
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#227 26-24 POKEMON 30 IS HERE & PIKACHU’S GALORE!
Tonight, I finally get Bronson back and we go in depth about how Pokemon 30 is shaping up. From drops to scalpers to Japanese versus English, we go thru it all. Bronson also shares about his experience at the Aloha Card Show and what the first card show after the September 16th drop was like....
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#226 26-23 Pokemon Rips and Lantern Talk!
For today’s episode, I am lucky enough to have a lovely co-host Heather and together we rip some Pokemon packs for Piece of the Day! First we open 12 packs of the new Japanese set, Storm Emeralda where we get some hits. Then, just for fun, we open some Chaos Rising to see if we can add some chaos...
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#225 26-22 AVENGERS DOOMSDAY & AHSOKA S2 OBSERVATIONS
For today’s episode, I address two of the bigger IPs that I’ve been paying attention to and that’s the MCU and Star Wars. First off, Avengers Doomsday now has two trailers, so I mention some of the oddities that were piquing my interest with that. Some crazy group combinations and just some…
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#224 26-21 X-Men ‘97 Finale Recap & Reax
I’m going to start by apologizing. If you end up listening til the end, I get a little emotional. Actually, very emotional. Passionate is what I would say. And I just realized that I didn’t give the writers room their flowers for making me get that way because of the twist at the end. That was…
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#223 26-20: The Ninth Jedi Series, Ep 1 Recap & Reax
Tonight we covered the first episode of the new series, The Ninth Jedi! We also talked about why we chose Kara versus the Ronin and other Star Wars Visions shows. I also had to stop to say thank you and to share the news that the Murphy Street Podcast was ranked in the Top 100 Star Wars Podcasts…
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#222 26-19: Spider-Man, Brand New Day Recap & Reax
🚨SPOILER ALERT FOR SPIDERMAN: BRAND NEW DAY🚨After taking my wife with me to watch the new Spiderman: Brand New Day, we immediately rushed home to share about the movie! We talk about specific details, cameos and lots more. So please make sure that you listen responsibly because I know that I...
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#221 26-18: SDCC HALL H MCU REVIEW
With all of the things going on, I wanted to make sure I clarified and covered some of the main MCU things from t he is past SDCC, Hall H, MCU discussions! Everything from the NEW BP, to why was DP there, to who’s the new Ghost Rider? Can’t wait to see the flowers of this season on the Murphy...
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#220 26-17 XMen ‘97 Episodes 1-4
After staying quiet last week for episodes 1-3, I wanted to make sure that we didn’t miss the completion of the Rise of Apocalypse! Because now the stage is set! We have all of the pieces in play. Maybe just an upgrade to go, and a surprise guest or two but our cast is HERE! Such a great show, so...
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#219 26-16 XMEN 97 TRAILER 2 & WHY MARVEL OVER DC?
For today’s episode we open with a PoTD unboxing of my Batman Beyond Batarang! This was a Ross find, and if you can find one of these at your local stores, BUY IT!!! But I also share with you some Amazon Day Deals that I think you should make sure to take advantage of. Then we move on to talk…
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#218 26-15 Westside Card Show & Pokemon 30!
And another Westside Card Show is in the books and boy was it a doozie! We start this weeks podcast by talking about what an amazing weekend it was in Kapolei. With over 70+ vendors, and THOUSANDS of Pokemon enthusiasts descending upon the Kroc Center, we had a time! We got to see some amazing...
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#217 26-14 Wembys Legos and Spiderman Noir
While in Atlanta, with the crew filming the new Superman movie right outside my window, I talk to you about a great many things. I announce that I’ll be emceeing the West Side Card Show, which I’m really excited to be a part of! I tie up a loose end from last episode. Here’s a secret: it’s about...
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#216 26-13 XMen ‘97 Season 2 Trailer Talk
After explaining how much I enjoy the brown and yellow, live action Wolverine Marvel Legends figure for Piece of The Day, we run full speed in to the breakdown of the XMen Season 2 trailer! So many good things! A lot of new faces, but not unfamiliar ones! And of not one, but two BIG BADS! But...
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#215 26-12 The Mandalorian And Grogu Review & Reaction
Today was the opening day for the long awaited Mandalorian and Grogu movie. This is the FIRST Star Wars, big screen movie in 7 years! Will Fillioni and Favreau make good on their past successes or will the fan base fall flat again? In the F’s we trust, as the community has become accustomed to...
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#214 26-11 5 Sith Lords Stronger Than Maul
Today we begin our trek of life after Maul Shadow Lord. But I let you down slowly by discussing something relating to Maul. Can you think of 5 Sith Lords that are stronger than Lord Maul? As we saw, Vader makes a strong bid for that list, but who else is next? Take a listen and see if any of the...
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#213 26-10 Maul Shadow Lord: Chapters 9 & 10 Recap and Reax
The end is finally upon us! The last two chapters of Maul Shadow Lord dropped on May the 4th and MAN!!! What a way to kick off Star Wars day! We get to see the fight between, Maul, Daki and Devon versus the Inquisitors find a conclusion. And then… as if Dave was listening to my hopes and dreams...
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#212 26-9 MAY THE 4TH SHOW
Happy May the 4th! Today, I get Bronson back and we celebrate May the 4th like only we can! We start off by unboxing and breaking into the Mando Meal from Burger King! It was A LOT! We both share a PoTD and I share about how you can win the one that I bought FOR FREE! Then we pour over an article...
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#211 26-8 Maul Shadow Lord: Chapters 7 & 8 Recap and Reax
As we near the ending of this season of Maul Shadow Lord, you can’t help but wonder if these episodes might fall flat somewhere. Allow me to assure you… they did not! Our Piece of The Day was the Hot Tub Stormtrooper Lego Mini fig that was gifted me by my friend Ray! He’s a real one for that! As...
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#210 26-7 Maul Shadow Lord: Chapters 5 & 6
First off, I apologize. I had to go early because I couldn’t resist. I’m not sure if I can always drop them on Monday’s but Wednesdays were just getting too far away! So we dropped the episode today. Today’s Piece of The Day was the Black Series Savage Oppress! Brother of Darth Maul (I don’t…
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#209 26-6 Maul Shadow Lord: Chapters 3 & 4
Today’s episode opens up with a Piece of The Day FIRST! We talk about the Black Series figures for Maul Shadow Lord and what I think of them. Then we go straight in to my reactions to Chapters 3 and 4. I don’t want to give away too much, but I will say this… the action is ACTIONING! I also make...
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#208 26-5 Maul Shadow Lord: Chapters 1 & 2
For today’s episode, the PoTD was a Labubu style, Dress Up Stitch, made by Top Toy! Then we go in to the two CHAPTERS of Maul Shadow Lord that dropped on Monday. If I’m being honest, I didn’t get enough Maul, but I did still enjoy it. So listen in and see if you agree or disagree with my takes…
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#207 26-4 Brand New Day Trailer Breakdown
After many failed attempts at trying to bring you my candid reaction to the new Spiderman: Brand New Day Trailer that just dropped last week, I’ve resigned to just bringing you this breakdown. We talk about a ton of things that was embedded in this trailer. A bunch of hints, some call backs, some...
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#206 26-3 Pokemon 30 + Mando & Grogu
We had to get this episode out because Pokemon Day came and went. I wanted to make sure to just share about that. Most importantly though, since I didn’t have Bronson, I wanted to make sure to cover some of my observations for The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer. I’d been quite vocal about how...
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#205 26-2: Maul Squad!
Man did we have a day! PotD today was Black Series Savage Oppress. A great figure. Great size. A must have, in my book! Then we talked about a submitted topic, from Keanu (@klockwork808 on IG) who submitted a Heroes football squad. So he sent me a roster of all Heroes that would comprise a…
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#204 26-1: SEA LEGS
How’s it going everybody. The podcast is back for 2026 and we are looking to have a great time! I start the episode by catching you up on what I’ve been up to then laying out what I’m looking forward to doing on the show this coming year. We then do our first PotD, Emperor Doom. I talk about the...
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#203 SKELETON CREW EP7
Tonight we make sure to address what went down for the penultimate show of the season for the Skeleton Crew. I also give my grade and wonders for what’s to come for the finale. So listen in and let’s wrap this season up together on the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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#202 Skeleton Crew Catch Up!
Happy New Year! I decided that for 2025, I wasn't going to be denied. Today we run throught episodes 3 through 6 of the Skeleton Crew. This was made necessary by the numerous attempts to drop podcasts that eventually turned in to 30 seconds of audio then the rest of it as dead air! So come with…
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#201: Skeleton Crew Takes Off
Yesterday ushered in the start of the Star Wars galaxy's newest show, The Skeleton Crew. Will it be a one and done like the Acolyte? Or will this show centered around 4 kids and Jude Law catch on like the fires of Mandalore? I'll recap and give you my thoughts on this episode of the Murphy Street...
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200th Episode
RECORDED ON OCTOBER 1, 2024: Tonight I invite some friends to join me at From the Heart Hawaii to talk about collecting in Hawaii and just in general. We'll also talk about some crurrent affairs as well as do some giveaways. But the giveaways won't be without some fun. Looking forward to 200…
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Agatha All Along & MCU:SW Ties
Today I begin by talking about the new Disney Plus show, Agatha All Along. I give some background, some thoughts, my grades of each episode as well as the series so far and some other highlights. Then, I show the intersection where Marvel meets Star Wars and share some influences from the Marvel...
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The Dark Side Quotient
As we approach the 200th episode, we stride it out by going over a list by Screen Rants, Thomas Bacon that talks about the Star Wars universes top 10 Dark Side characters by power. There are some interesting names on the list. From unknowns, to unexpecteds. Listen in and let me know your thoughts...
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Skeleton Crew Is a Comin...
Tonight I broadcast from From the Heart Hawaii and talk about what the trailer of The Skeleton Crew revealed to us. Taking it back to Amblin vibes on this Murphy Street Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-murphy-street-podcast--4194391/support.
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The Acolyte is Done...?
This episode we talk about the news that the Acolyte will not be getting a second season. Some are elated. Some are heartbroken. Which side are you on. And if time permits, we'll talk about the Skeleton Crew trailer that we got from D23. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Thrawn, Ascendacy: Greater Good CH3
Today we read chapter 3 of the Star Wars book, Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good. In the first chapter we unearthed a possible plan to derail Thrawn. In the second chapter we get to see Thrawn in action. Let's see what this chapter has in store. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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THE D23 DOWNLOAD
Tonight, from From the Heart Hawaii, I go over some of the highlights and things to look forward to from the D23 Fan Event that just happened this past weekend. I'll talk about everything form park news, to shows and even Fortnite! So listen in and get the download on somethings you may have…
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Thrawn, Ascendancy: Greater Good CH2
Tonight we pick up where we left off in our book, by exploring chapter 2. This early, we're still figuring out who the major players are. Will we see Ar'alani again? Will we get more politics. Only time will tell as we read on in this Good Reads Sunday on the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a...
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Skeleton Crew Hype?
Tonight we start by talking about Good Reads Sunday. We've taken up reading the Thrawn Ascendancy series, and started by reading Greater Good! Then we talk about Skeleton Crew. Star Wars fans are fatigued from the disappointment of The Acolyte, so we need a hit! But the studios are off to a shaky...
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THRAWN, ASCENDANCY: GREATER GOOD CH1
Today we start the first episode of Good Read Sunday, where we read an entire book, week by week, one chapter at a time. We'll start this endeavor off with the Thrawn, Asendancy series. Being abnormal, like I am, I decided to start with the second book in the series, "Greater Good". So tune in…
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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE MOVIE REVIEW & REAX
Straight after walking out of the theater, Bronson and I come to Jack N The Box to get the Deadpool & Wolverine meals and give our reactions to the show. Listen in and see what we thought and if we suggest that you go see it, on the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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The Acolyte Recap & Reax
Tonight I am joined by Bronson and Jesse to recap what we saw on The Acolyte and to give our reactions to every and anything. I knew this would be a doozie but I wasn't ready for some of the things we talked about. So buckle in and get ready for a good time with the guys as we discuss one of the...
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THE ACOLYTE: THE FINALE
It finally happened! The Acolyte has concluded and how do we feel? I talk about some of the crazy things that we saw. Did they miss anything? Is there gonna be a season 2? Should there be? I share my thoughts and my grade on this episode of the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a supporter of this...
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The Acolyte, Episode 7: Choice
Tonight I talk with Jesse Cedar Soberman (again) and go deeper on the Rabbit Hole about this past episode. We expose the ambiguity of the title and talk about so many other things, so listen in to find out what went down… on the Murphy Street Podcast! Also, here's the link to Jesse's Panel about...
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The Acolyte, Episode 6: Teach/Corrupt
Tonight I’m joined by Jesse Cedar Soberman again as we talk about episode 6 and some CRAAAAAAZY theories and things having to do with this show and other Star Wars works. So join in and hang on as the conversation goes left and right as we make our way through episode 6 of the Disney Plus show…
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The Acolyte: Episodes 4 & 5
Catching up on the week I missed, we talk about episodes 4 and 5 of the Acolyte. Were there any big reveals? Any big cameos? Did we get progress or were we hit with the filler bug this early? We talk it all through on this episode of the Murphy Street Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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The Acolyte Ep3, Darkside Oreos, Rant
Tonight on the Murphy Street Podcast we talk about The Acolyte, epispode 3. Was it what you hoped for? Probably not. But did you like it? Also, Oreo has a blind pull, Lightside/Darkside Oreos. I'm a darksider myself. But there's only one way to prove it. So I have two packs of Oreos and we'll…
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The Acolyte E1 and 2
Today we're gonna cover the show The Acolyte that just dropped. After having watched it 3 times, I'm gonna give you my takes as well as a profile on the people we may need to keep track of from these first two episodes. Starting off strong on the Murphy Street Podcast! Become a supporter of this...
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The Acolyte, Better Mando and Hasbro Pulse Miss
Tonight I'm joined by Jesse Cedar Soberman, the leader of the Hawaii Star Wars Collectors Club to talk about a few things. One, we have the HSWCC 5 year anniversary shirts. We'll also talk Acolyte coming up. And I leave you with another brain teaser on Who's Better? Dangling the questions on the...
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The Jauggernaught & Tales of the Empire
Tonight, live from From the Heart Hawaii, I gave a quick share on my thoughts on the Bad Batch's new episode, The Juggernaut. Did we continue on the same note that we did from the last episode? Done with the fillers? Sort of. Then we go through the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I talk about...
About this show
Murphy Street will always talk about Star Wars! Whether it's the Black Series figures, to the movies to what some of the cast might be up to. We'll also dabble in to some Marvel, Disney, Pokemon, Dragonball, Power Rangers and nerd type entertainment. Long story short, if any of these are your thing, we're your bag!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-murphy-street-podcast--4194391/support.
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