Episodes
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Rebel Moon Director's Cut vs PG-13 – A Comparative Review
In Ep. #600, Millenial Mike and I explore the differences between Rebel Moon's Director's Cut and Netflix's PG-13 Cut, analyzing how each version impacts the film's narrative, visuals, and reception and offering recommendations based on these variations. Chapters 0:13 Introduction 5:47 The Snyder...
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Kojay Recording Zack Snyder Full Q&A Rebel Moon Director's Cut
Tune in for a Q&A with Zack Snyder to discuss the Director's Cut of Rebel Moon. Gain insights into the creative process and what sets this extended version apart from the original. CHAPTERS: 0:15 Introduction 2:25 Movie Transition and Shift 7:17 Themes of Redemption 12:27 Divergence in Universes...
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Xbox Games Showcase 2024
In Ep. 598, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss exciting game reveals like "Avowed" and "Doom: The Dark Ages," updates for "Starfield," new Xbox Series X|S consoles, and more! Chapters 0:13 Introduction to Xbox Games Showcase 2024 2:19 Age of Mythology Retold Announcement 5:18 Avowed Unveil and…
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BONUS: Talk Away the Dark Roundtable Discussion With ASFP
Join Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, and Adia Fadaei for a meaningful discussion about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They will share personal experiences and answer submitted questions. Edited for audio leveling and time. To learn more about AFSP and to...
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Warner Bros.' Creative Freedom Vs Disney's Producer Control
In Ep. 597, Millennial Mike and I discuss how Hollywood studios like Warner Brothers and Disney navigate changing dynamics, the evolving director-producer relationship, the impact of visionary filmmakers, cinematic storytelling's future amidst trends like AI-driven filmmaking, and more! Chapters...
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Rebel Moon The Scargiver Review
In Ep. 596, Matt, Kojay, and I review Rebel Moon—Part 2: The Scargiver, discuss the puzzling hate against Zack Snyder, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction 2:08 Plot Structure and Character Discussion 19:53 Training and Trust Building 25:42 Extended Director's Cut Impact 31:55 Character...
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2024 BROSCAR Awards
In Ep. 595, PalpaKelli and I host the 2024 BROSCAR Awards, which highlight and celebrate film industry members, including Zack Snyder, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert Downey Jr., and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction to the BROSCAR Awards 1:16 Best Supporting Actor Award 1:57 Outstanding Performance 3:39...
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Akira Toriyama's Legacy Lives On
In Ep. 594, PalpaKelli and I discuss and celebrate Akira Toriyama, his eternal impact on anime, our first exposure to the world of Dragon Ball, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introduction to Akira Toriyama 0:00:42 Toriyama's Life and Achievements 0:02:35 Early Life and Influences 0:02:49 Creation of...
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MachineGames Drops 1937 Indy Adventure
In Ep. 593, Macio, Julian, and I discuss Obsidian's Avowed and Square Enix's Visions of Mana promising dynamic RPG experiences on Xbox, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold redefining historical grand strategy, MachineGames announcing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and more! CHAPTERS 0:00:14...
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Rebel Moon A Child Of Fire Review
In Ep. 592, Millennial Mike, Matt, and I review Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire and discuss the film's successful debut! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:37 Millennial Mike's Excitement for Rebel Moon 0:09:52 Millennial Mike's Heavier Criticisms of Rebel...
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Arkane Lyon And Marvel Collaborate For Blade
In Ep. 591, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss The Game Awards trailers including GTA VI, Hideo Kojima's OD, Hellblade II, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and the topic: Geoff Keighley PlayStation Awards 0:08:39 Xbox Delayed Baldur's Gate 3 due to Parity Clause 0:09:59 Sega's Track...
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Rebel Moon Unleashed With The Official Trailer
In Ep. 590, Millennial Mike, and I discuss Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon official trailer, the possibility of Netflix continuing the DC SnyderVerse, spoiler-free impressions of Godzilla: Minus One, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the topics of the show 0:03:19 Sharing opinions on Zack Snyder's...
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Leading Comic Retailer Warns Of Industry Decline
In Ep. #589, Logan and I delve into Phil Boyle's passionate critique of the comic industry's decline, where he addresses concerns and proposes solutions, urging Marvel and DC to invest in revitalization before it's too late. ICv2 Article CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing Logan from Red Bandana Gaming...
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Xbox Shaping Gaming's Future With Activision Blizzard
In Ep. 588, Macio and I discuss the future of video games as the historic Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard officially goes through! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:06:39 Changes in PlayStation leadership after the merger's success 0:10:30 Microsoft's...
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Unmasking Disney's 2023 Haunted Mansion Movie
In Ep. #587, PalpaKelli and I delve into a spirited review of Disney's 2023 Haunted Mansion movie! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and discussing the Haunted Mansion movie 0:02:08 Personal experiences with the Haunted Mansion ride and previous movie 0:04:43 Initial high hopes for the movie...
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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer's Leaked Emails And Future Plans
In 586, Macio, Bobby, and I dive into Xbox boss Phil Spencer's leaked emails, possible mid-gen console upgrades, a new Xbox controller, Microsoft's interest in Nintendo and Valve, Bethesda remasters, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and their excitement for gaming news. 0:03:12...
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Jerry Carita's 'CICADA SAMURAI': Gory, Parenthood-Inspired Comic
Jerry Carita, creator of the Kickstarter project "CICADA SAMURAI," and I discuss his gory/horror/action comic about an immortal samurai cicada protecting his brood from terrifying monsters, inspired by parenthood and featuring collaborations with talented artists. Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to...
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Star Fox Developer Optimistic About Return
In Ep. 584, PalpaKelli and I cover Elder Scrolls VI being exclusive to Xbox and PC, Bill Willingham trying to take Fables to public domain, the change in format for the podcast moving forward, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 Grassroots Campaign for…
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Deep Dive Into Batman's Recommended Reads And Beyond
In Ep. 583, Scott and I discuss a recommended comic reading list for Batman, the potential GTA VI $150 launch, Rotten Tomatoes scores being influenced by third parties, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:12 Rumors of GTA 6 costing $150 at launch 0:06:02…
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Netflix's One Piece Shatters Records
In Ep. 582, Millennial Mike and I discuss Netflix's One-Piece success, Playstation Plus subscribers canceling after price hike, the Godzilla Minus One trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast! 0:04:17 Xbox Game Pass vs. PlayStation Plus: A Comparison 0:06:02…
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UDON's Showdown: Hsien-Ko, Special Anniversaries, And Street Fighter 6 Evolution
In Ep. 581, Matt Moylan and I cover Hsien-Ko's showdown on October 25th, UDON's 20th-anniversary special on October 18th, and the Street Fighter 6 Evolution Special #1 on November 25th, with updates on UDON projects and the comic book industry! Chapters: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke...
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Rebel Moon Trailer And Snyder's Epic Vision Unveiled
In Ep. 580, Sam and I discuss Sony raising PlayStation Plus subscription prices, the passing of Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn, the Rebel Moon teaser trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:11 Mario Brothers Movie Gets Second Chance…
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Bobby Judges Pokemon Championships In Japan And Cultural Insights
In Ep. 579, Bobby, Julian and I discuss Bobby's Japan trip where he helped judge at the Pokemon World Championships, and noticed the cultural differences, exclusive merch and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:14 A Different Episode with Guest Co-hosts 0:08:41 Bobby's Japan Trip: Experiencing the Pokemon...
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Blue Beetle's Box Office Struggle Raises Concerns
In Ep. 578, Nick and I discuss Blue Beetle's lackluster box office debut, Disney diving into AI with a dedicated task force, the disqualifications at the Pokemon World Championships, and more! Time Stamps: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast with Daniel and Nick 0:00:58 Fallout from...
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Top Anime Adaptations That Outshine Their Manga
In Ep. 577, Julian and I discuss Anime adaptations that surpass their manga, Jay Oliva on the Snyderverse's Flash film, the use of AI in official RPG gaming books, and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:10 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:13 Controversy Surrounding AI Art in Dungeons and...
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Rolling Stone And Zack Snyder's Justice League's Rollercoaster Ranking
In Ep. 576, Matt and I discuss Sony indefinitely delaying Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse, Rolling Stone initially naming the Snyder Cut as the greatest superhero movie ever, The Haunted Mansion bombing at the box office, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke…
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Sony's Project Q: A Controversial Handheld Frankenstein
In Ep. 575, Macio and I discuss Sony receiving negative feedback on Project Q, Netflix's subscription growth, Sumerian Comics' "American Psycho" sequel comic, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:00:59 PlayStation 5 Slim Rumors and Possible Price Drop 0:04:05...
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Pokemon Scarlet Violet 151 A Nostalgic Tribute
In Ep. 574, PalpaKelli and I discuss the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, Skybound's all-new Universal Monsters comics, Disney cutting back on Marvel/Star Wars projects, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:16 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: A Tribute to the...
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Game Industry Shakeup Microsoft's Acquisition Approved
In Ep. 573, Scott and I discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard allowed to proceed, Cartoon Network Studios merging with Warner Bros. Animation, The Flash movie's box office performance declines further, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction 0:01:12 Video Game Preservation:...
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Suicide Squad ISEKAI: Worlds Collide
In Ep. 572, Millennial Mike and I discuss the discovery of the unique One Ring MTG card, the Anime Expo announcement of Suicide Squad: ISEKAI, Henry Cavill's final season of The Witcher, and more! Full Topics: The unique One Ring Magic: The Gathering card, graded as a 9, could become the most...
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Uncertain Future Of Batman Beyond
In Ep. 571, Sam and I discuss Xbox Game Pass prices increasing, the live-action Batman Beyond film's possible cancellation, Netflix skipping San Diego Comic-Con, and more! Full Topics: Xbox Game Pass prices are increasing, with the base subscription going from $9.99 to $10.99 per month and Xbox...
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The Flash: VFX Falters, Box Office Falls
In Ep. 570, Julian and I discuss the debut Kraven: The Hunter trailer, Microsoft promising no increase to Game Pass, The Flash movie underperfoming at the box office, and more! Full Topics: Microsoft promises no immediate price increase for Xbox Game Pass after acquiring Activision Blizzard,...
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Farewell To Comic Legend John Romita Sr.
In Ep. 569, Matt and I discuss Gen-Z being the dominant anime generation, Michael Shannon expressing dissatisfaction with multiverse movies, the passing of comic legend John Romita Sr., and more! Full Topics: Gen-Z is the dominant anime generation, with 69% of respondents watching anime, followed...
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One Discussion
In Ep. 568, get ready for a web-slinging adventure as my old comic shop co-worker, actor, and cosplayer extraordinaire, Sean, swings by to join in an exciting discussion and review "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One." FOLLOW/SUPPORT SEAN: @the_masked_fox (Sean's Instagram) As always…
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TMNT Shredder's Revenge DLC Unveiled
In Ep. 567, Macio and I discuss the Fortnite crossover survey, Usagi Yojimbo joining TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, James Wan on the challenges of Aquaman 2, and more! Full Topics: Fortnite survey hints at potential crossovers with Pokemon, GTA, and Metal Gear Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's...
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Blue Lock, Chainsaw Man, And Shonen Domination
In Ep. 566, Millennial Mike and I discuss Kodansha's Blue Lock as the highest-selling manga in 2023, "Fast X," surpassing $500M, Scott Adkins on Deadpool's portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and more! Full Topics: The Pokemon Company printed nearly 10 billion cards in 2022, setting a new…
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New Mortal Kombat 1 Game And Leaked DLC Fighters
In Ep. 565, Scott and I discuss Warner Bros. Games announcing Mortal Kombat 1, employees at a GameStop store in Michigan resigning, David Zaslav facing protests during his commencement speech, and more! Full Topics: The Super Mario Bros. Movie becomes highest-grossing "rotten" film at the…
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Disney+ Subscriber Losses and Strategic Shifts
In Ep. 564, Nick and I discuss the EC approving Microsoft's acquisition, Disney+ experiencing significant subscriber losses, DC Comics' 'Dawn of DC' TV spot, and more! Full Topics: The European Commission approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing the deal closer to...
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Kojay's Snyderverse Screening Weekend
Join us in this special episode as we sit down with Kojay, delving into his unforgettable experience attending the Full Circle screening weekend of the Snyderverse, in benefit of AFSP. FOLLOW/SUPPORT KOJAY: @LordKojay (Kojay's Twitter) Lord Kojay's Channel (YouTube) @lordkojay (Instagram) As...
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Nintendo's Crackdown on "Zelda" Leaks Affects Innocent Creators
In Ep. 562, Julian and I discuss Nintendo's DMCA Tears of the Kingdom crackdowns, Disney sending a letter to showrunners expecting them to fulfill non-writing duties, David Zaslav expresses bizarre confidence in Gunn, and more! Full Topics: Nintendo takes action against Switch emulation following...
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Snyder's Revelations At Full Circle
In Ep. 561, Scott and I discuss Nintendo's struggle to prevent online piracy, Writers Guild of America strike beginning, scrapped plans to tie the Amazon's origin to Krypton in the Snyderverse, and more! Full Topics: Super Mario Bros. Movie and Avatar: The Way of Water Leaked on Twitter…
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Zack Snyder's Justice League Panel And Q&A With Zack Snyder And Special Guests By VERO
Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Zack Snyder's Justice League," along with special guests. Join Zack Snyder, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, Ray Porter, Chris Terrio, DJ DesJardin and Dody Dorn for a special ZSJL panel. Please note that this is a re-uploaded version that…
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Batman V Superman UE Panel And Q&A With Zack Snyder And Special Guests By VERO
Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition," along with special guests. Following a fan screening of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) at SnyderCon 2023, Zack Snyder, Damon Caro, John 'D.J.' Des Jardin, and Patrick Tatopoulos...
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The Future of IDW
In Ep. 560, Matt and I discuss IDW cutting its workforce, Marvel's comiXology app shutting down, Amazon's Batman: Caped Crusader episode order, and more! Full Topics: Nintendo plans to produce more movies based on its video games following the success of the recent Super Mario Bros. movie. Data...
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Man of Steel Live Stream Party And Q&A With Zack Snyder and Guests - Edited Audio Leveled
Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Man of Steel," along with special guests. Following the conversation, there will be a unique Panel / Q&A session with Zack and Deborah Snyder, Christina Wren, and Alex McDowell. Please note that this is a re-uploaded version that has...
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Pokémon Recovers Stolen Fusion Strike Cards
In Ep. 559, Macio and I discuss Fusion Strike Pokémon cards theft, the Suicide Squad game delayed to Feb 2024, Zack Snyder and Jim Lee launching the Full Circle campaign for suicide prevention, and more! Full Topics: The Super Mario Bros. movie has become the highest-grossing video game film of…
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Nintendo Cinematic Universe
In Ep. 558, Kojay and I discuss the merger of WWE and UFC, a potential crossover between the DC and Marvel cinematic universes, Shigeru Miyamoto's comments on a potential Legend of Zelda movie, and more! Full Topics: Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, will hold a controlling interest in the…
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Harry Potter TV Series
Millennial Mike and I cover a variety of topics in Ep. 557, including the cancellation of E3 2023, the rumored Harry Potter TV series, and Netflix's Scott Pilgrim anime. Tune in for these discussions and more! Full Topics: Netflix is developing an anime adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim" featuring the...
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Superman Statue Restored Full Circle
Listen to Ep. 556 as Nick and I chat about Funko's Mondo division layoffs, Zack Snyder's Full Circle Superman poster easter eggs, TMNT: The Last Ronin's video game adaptation, and more entertainment news! FOLLOW/SUPPORT NICK JAMES: @budbrosuperhero (Twitter) @buds_bros_and_superheroes (Instagram)...
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Full Circle Screenings
On Ep. 555, Sam and I discuss the Full Circle Zack Snyder screening specifics, the announcement of Good Burger 2 by Paramount+, the repercussions of Shazam 2's terrible performance, and more! FOLLOW/SUPPORT SAM: Ronin Council (SoundCloud) @samuelboylston (Sam's Instagram) As always, we appreciate...