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Damsels, Deception, and Daring Deeds in Feudal Japan This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss Fallout Season 2 news (don’t worry the season 1 review is coming) and X-Men ’97 and Shogun episode reviews. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Fallout Season 2: 8:20 X-Men ’97: 13:05 Shogun: 39:00 News Bite ‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fallout-renewed-season-2-amazon-1235975879/ X-Men ’97 (Disney+) Episode 5 Out of 5 The Name’s Gambits Darryl: 5/5 Brian: 4.2/5 Title: “Remember It” Directed by: Emi Yonemura Written by: Beau DeMayo Release Date: April 10, 2024 Summary: Unable to tell which memories belong to her and which belong to Madelyne, Jean reveals her emotional confusion to Wolverine and kisses him. He rejects her advances and tells her to talk with Cyclops, who she discovers has been communicating telepathically with Madelyne. Magneto, Rogue, and Gambit travel to Genosha, where the Genoshan council asks Magneto to lead the country; he agrees on the condition that Rogue leads with him. Rogue explains to Gambit that she had a secret relationship with Magneto when she was younger, as his abilities allow her to touch him without hurting him which she cannot do with Gambit. At a gala celebrating Genosha joining the UN, Rogue kisses Magneto and realizes that she made a mistake choosing him over Gambit. The time-traveling Cable arrives and Madelyne realizes that he is an adult Nathan. Cable is sent back to the future before he can warn everyone of what is coming: an upgraded Master Mold and an army of Sentinels attack Genosha and kill thousands of mutants. Gambit sacrifices himself to destroy the Master Mold, leaving Rogue heartbroken. Episode 6 Out of 5 Me to My X-Mens Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 3.85/5 Title: “Lifedeath – Part 2” Directed by: Chase Conley Written by: Charley Feldman Release Date: April 17, 2024 Summary: During a war between the Shi’ar and Kree empires, Shi’ar empress Lilandra Neramani announces her engagement to a now-healed Xavier. Refusing to accept her sister marrying a Terran, Deathbird invokes the Rite of M’Dashaa and challenges Xavier to purge all of his memories of Earth to prove his loyalty to the Shi’ar. Xavier’s refusal to renounce his memories of the X-Men results in a battle between the Shi’ar Imperial Guard and Deathbird until Xavier pulls everyone into the astral plane to educate them on coexistence. When this lesson is interrupted by a psychic vision of Gambit’s death, Xavier decides to call off the engagement and return to Earth. At the ranch, Forge uses his mother’s spell book to expel the demon and then Storm helps him search for a rare cactus that can cure the poison. Storm finds the cactus in a cave, but is cornered by the Adversary once again. Overcoming her fears, Storm regains her powers and defeats the Adversary. Storm heals Forge, and then they learn about the attack on Genosha. Elsewhere, a terrified Trask is confronted by the person responsible for the attack: Mister Sinister. Shogun (FX Networks) Episode 8 Out of 5 New Banners to Sail Unders Darryl: 4.35/5 Brian: 4.38/5 Title: “Chapter Eight: The Abyss of Life” Directed by: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Written by: Shannon Goss Release Date: April 9, 2024 Summary: Toranaga and his army travel to Edo to prepare for Nagakado’s funeral and 49 days of mourning. Ishido proposes marriage to Ochiba to strengthen their alliance. Alvito suggests to Toranaga that he should ally with Ochiba and overthrow Ishido, but Toranaga tells the priest to inform Ishido that he will formally surrender. Buntaro and Mariko have a tea ceremony, where he proposes that they commit suicide to protest Toranaga’s surrender but Mariko refuses. Blackthorne visits his former shipmates, and Salamon confronts him about his piloting decisions that brought them to Japan. Blackthorne offers his services to Yabushige, who initially refuses. Daiyoin suffers a stroke; before she dies she begs Ochiba to end her hostilities and...

It’s WrestleMania Season Baby! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are predicting WrestleMania XL, and reviewing X-Men ’97, Invincible, and Shogun. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 WrestleMania XL: 2:19 X-Men ’97: 40:30 Invincible: 45:00 Shogun: 53:23 WrestleMania XL Predictions Night One (Saturday, April 6th) Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch (Women’s World Championship) Darryl: Rhea, Brian: Rhea Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match (SmackDown Qualifier Tournament) – (The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) vs. New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) Darryl: #DIY & The Awesome Truth, Brian: #DIY & The Awesome Truth Rey Mysterio and Andrade vs. Santos Escobar and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio (Tag Team Match) Darryl: Mysterio/Adrade, Brian: Escobar/Dirty Dom Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso (Singles Match) Darryl: Jey, Brian: Jey Bianca Belair, Naomi & Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane) Darryl: Bianca, Naomi & Jade, Brian: Bianca, Naomi & Jade Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn (Intercontinental Championship) Darryl: Sami, Brian: Sami The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins (Main Event) Darryl: The Bloodline, Brian: The Bloodline Night Two (Sunday, April 7th) Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre (World Heavyweight Championship Match) Darryl: Drew, Brian: Drew Philadelphia Street Fight: The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) vs. The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam & Rezar) Darryl: The Pride, Brian: The Pride LA Knight vs. AJ Styles (Singles Match) Darryl: AJ, Brian AJ Triple Threat: Logan Paul (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens (Match for the United States Championship) Darryl: Logan Paul, Brian: Randy Orton Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley (WWE Women’s Championship Match) Darryl: Bayley, Brian: Bayley Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Main Event) Darryl: Cody, Brian: Cody X-Men ’97 (Disney+) Episode 4 – “Lifedeath – Part 1” Out of 5 Mojo Risings Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.25/5 Storm’s Loss and Forge’s Burden Episode 4 of X-Men ’97 takes a detour from the mutant intrigue surrounding the Friends of Humanity (FOH) to focus on Storm and the aftermath of her power loss. Wracked with guilt over having created the technology used in the FOH’s dampeners, Forge tries to make amends by assisting Storm in regaining her control over the weather. The episode delves into Forge’s past through flashbacks, revealing a younger version pressured by the government to build these mutant-suppressing devices. As they work together, a sense of connection grows between Storm and Forge, hinting at a potential romance. A Budding Romance and Unexpected Feelings While Storm grapples with her powerlessness, we see a sweeter side of Jubilee’s personality. Her interactions with Sunspot (Roberto da Costa) suggest a budding romance blossoming between the two mutants. However, a new wrinkle appears with Forge. His interactions with Storm suggest a deeper attachment, potentially setting the stage for a love triangle in the future. More Villains Unveiled The episode’s true antagonist finally steps into the light: Mister Sinister. It’s revealed that he’s been manipulating the FOH from the shadows, likely with the intention of using them to capture and potentially experiment on mutants. This adds a new layer of complexity to the situation, making Mister Sinister’s goals a central point of future episodes. A Daring Choice? “Lifedeath – Part 1” ends on a suspenseful note. Forge reveals a potentially risky method to restore Storm’s powers, leaving her with a difficult decision. The episode concludes without revealing the nature of the risk, leaving viewers eager to find out if Storm will take the chance and what the...

One is Mostly Good, Whilst One is Great! This week on the Toonsday Animation Reviews, Brian and Darryl are talking about the most recent episodes of Invincible and X-Men ’97. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 3:16 X-Men ’97: 19:17 Invincible (Amazon Prime) Out of 5 Who Doesn’t Have Agency Now Ambers Darryl: 3.25/5 Brian: 3.55/5 Title: “I’m Not Going Anywhere” Directed by: Ian Abando Written by: Simon Racioppa Date Aired: March 28, 2024 Summary Mark and Amber attend a comic convention, but he leaves to help Rex. After Cecil puts the Immortal on temporary leave, Rudy returns as the Guardians’ leader. Donald discovers that he has died numerous times and that the original ordered the memories to be erased. Nonetheless, he later overcomes the trauma while dissuading Rick from committing suicide. While on a date, Mark is confronted by the Viltrumite Anissa who tries to remind him to have Earth join the Viltrumite Empire. When Mark abruptly leaves to save a cruise ship from a kaiju, Anissa joins him and effortlessly kills it, saving the passengers. Despite proving Earth’s weakness, Anissa fails to convince Mark to complete his mission and grievously beats him before ultimately sparing him and leaving to report back to Kregg. Amidst this, the Viltrumites confront a passing Allen, who feigns defeat and allows himself to be captured. After breaking up with Amber, Mark is called by Angstrom who has taken Debbie and Oliver hostage. X-Men ’97 (Disney+) Out of 5 Is The Inferno Upon Us Darryl: 4.3/5 Brian: 4.35/5 Title: “Fire Made Flesh” Directed by: Emi Yonemura Written by: Beau DeMayo and Charley Feldman Date Aired: March 27, 2024 Summary The X-Men take in the Jean look-alike, who Beast determines is the real Jean. Mister Sinister contacts the other Jean, revealing her to be a clone he created, before asserting control of her and turning her into the Goblin Queen. She kidnaps Nathan and hands him off to Sinister before subjecting the X-Men to horrific visions until the real Jean confronts her telepathically, during which the latter reminds her of their shared memories. Morph leads the X-Men to one of Sinister’s labs, where they find him infecting Nathan with a techno-organic virus under the belief that it will turn him into the ultimate mutant. Free of Sinister’s control, the clone turns on him, but Nathan is left gravely ill. The clone and Cyclops task Bishop with taking Nathan to the future in the hopes of finding a cure there. Afterward, the clone leaves the X-Men, taking the name Madelyne Pryor. Meanwhile, Storm meets with Forge who tells her he can restore her powers. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

If You Ever Wondered What Connor McGregor Was Really Like… This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the Amazon Prime Original Road House, Episodes 5 & 6 of Shogun, and Apple’s Masters of the Air. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Road House: 8:21 Shogun: 28:39 Masters of the Air: 47:40 Road House (Amazon Prime, 2024) Out of 10 I Really Missed All the Throats Being Ripped Outs Darry: 4/10 Brian: 5.5/10 Summary The 2024 remake of the classic 1989 film “Road House” follows Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal), a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. However, Dalton soon discovers that the paradise-like setting hides a more sinister underbelly, as a group of criminals led by the ruthless Ben Brandt (Billy Magnussen) and his enforcer Knox (Conor McGregor) attempt to take over the bar and the surrounding land. Dalton must use his fighting skills and wits to protect the roadhouse and its staff, including Ellie (Daniela Melchior) and Frankie (Jessica Williams). Cast & Crew Director Doug Liman Cast Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton Daniela Melchior as Ellie Conor McGregor as Knox Jessica Williams as Frankie Lukas Gage as Billy Billy Magnussen as Ben Brandt Joaquim de Almeida as Sheriff B.K. Cannon as Laura Arturo Castro as Moe Darren Barnet as Sam Dominique Columbus as Reef Post Malone as Carter Production Notes The 2024 “Road House” is a remake of the 1989 cult classic film starring Patrick Swayze. Conor McGregor makes his acting debut as the villainous Knox, providing a physical threat to Gyllenhaal’s Dalton. The film updates the setting from a small town in Missouri to the Florida Keys, giving it a more tropical and modern feel. While following the basic premise of the original, the 2024 version introduces new characters and a more fleshed-out backstory for Dalton. Amazon’s MGM Studios produced the film and is an exclusive release on Prime Video starting March 21, 2024. Shogun (FX) Episode 5: “Broken to the Fist” Out of 5 A Dead Husbands Untimely Returns Darryl: 4.25/5 Brian: 4.25/5 Summary Toranaga returns to Ajiro with his entire army, and upon learning of Nagakado’s killing of Jozen, he strips him of his command of the cannon regiment and gives the position to Omi. Having survived the ordeal in Osaka to escape to Edo, Buntaro moves in to live with Blackthorne and Mariko. Blackthorne is gifted a freshly killed pheasant by Toranaga, which he hangs in the front yard of his house to age and instructs the household not to touch it until it matures. During dinner, Blackthorne and Buntaro engage in a sake-drinking binge before Buntaro proves his archery skills while drunk and forces Mariko to tell Blackthorne about how her father, Akechi Jinsai, murdered Lord Kuroda Nobuhisa, the previous ruler of Japan before the Taikō, and was forced to execute his family before committing seppuku, and that she married Buntaro and was forced to live as atonement for her father’s crime. Later that night, upon learning that Mariko has been assaulted by Buntaro, Blackthorne confronts him outside, but Buntaro lays down his sword and apologizes for disturbing his home. The next day, after a long discussion with Mariko, Blackthorne returns home to discover that Uejiro, the house’s gardener, took down the rotting pheasant to bury and was executed as a result. Blackthorne declines Fuji’s request to kill her for disobeying his order regarding the pheasant and approaches Toranaga with a request to permanently leave Japan. A massive earthquake causes a landslide and Blackthorne rescues Toranaga from being buried alive. Blackthorne returns to a heavily damaged Ajiro and discovers that Fuji had been injured. The following day, Muraji leads Yabushige and Omi to Uejirou’s hut and manages to convince them that he is the spy that they were searching for. In Osaka, the remaining regents debate on who will take Toranaga’s place on the council. Ochiba finally arrives and reunites with Yaechiyo before telling Ishido that...

Rex Splode Lives! (Somehow) & Professor X Is Toast This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl delve into the shocking twists, character development, and stage-setting moments of Invincible’s episode “It’s Not That Simple.” Then they’re cracking the X-Factor open to discuss the mutant intrigue, leadership struggles, and classic villain returns in the first two episodes of X-Men ’97!” Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Invincible: 5:41 X-Men ’97: 18:19 Invincible: Season 2, Episode 6 Out of 5 Proof That Rex’s Brain is Super Smalls Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 4/5 Title: “It’s Not That Simple” Written by: Vivian Lee Directed by: Sol Choi Release Date: March 21, 2024 Summary Invincible’s “It’s Not That Simple” throws some surprising punches. What appears to be Rex Splode’s demise is a clever fake-out, revealing his remarkable resilience. Similarly, Shrinking Rae defies expectations by escaping from Komodo Dragon’s grasp. The episode also explores character growth. We see Debbie’s unwavering determination to keep her family together, even against pressure from the authorities. The usually stoic Immortal displays a surprising vulnerability during Dupli-Kate’s funeral. Mark grapples with the constant push and pull of his superhero duties and personal life. “It’s Not That Simple” isn’t just about emotional fallout. Allen the Alien’s cryptic message hints at future threats, while the discovery of Nolan’s novels sheds light on his past and potentially shapes their future relationship. The episode ends on a high note, with the Viltrumites setting their sights on Earth. This sets the stage for a big showdown that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact. Overall, “It’s Not That Simple” serves as a turning point in the season. It delves into the emotional consequences of superhero life while setting the stage for a major showdown with the Viltrumite Empire. X-Men ’97: Episodes 1 & 2 Picking Up the Pieces The series opens following the events of X-Men: The Animated Series finale. Professor X’s assassination at the hands of Henry Gyrich has left the X-Men reeling. Public opinion towards mutants has shifted slightly, with some expressing sympathy due to the attack. However, anti-mutant sentiment remains strong, as evidenced by the Friends of Humanity (FOH) activities. Episode 1 Out of 5 Cyclops is the Mans Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 4/5 Title: “To Me, My X-Men” Written by: Beau DeMayo Directed by: Jake Castorena Release Date: March 20, 2024 Summary – The FOH kidnaps a wealthy young mutant named Roberto da Costa (Sunspot). They plan to sell him to a mysterious buyer for a hefty sum. – Wolverine rescues Sunspot, but the X-Men struggle to trust the government, represented by Val Cooper. She assures them the UN has destroyed all Sentinels (giant mutant-hunting robots) and is investigating the FOH’s Sentinel technology. – Jean Grey and Cyclops reminisce about their past and contemplate a future beyond the X-Men, particularly considering their upcoming child. – The episode introduces a new theme: mutants debating whether to integrate with society or remain separate. Episode 2 Out of 5 Magneto Makes Valid Points Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 4.15/5 Title: “Mutant Liberation Begins” Written by: Beau DeMayo Directed by: Chase Conley Release Date: March 20, 2024 Summary – Magneto is surprisingly offered a pardon for his past crimes in exchange for helping the X-Men track down the source of the FOH’s Sentinel tech. Cyclops remains suspicious of Magneto’s motives. – The episode explores the emotional toll of Professor X’s death and leadership challenges within the X-Men. – We see the return of classic X-Men villains like Pyro and Mystique, hinting at a larger conspiracy at play. Additional Notes – The animation style remains true to the original series, but with a slight upgrade in visuals. – The series explores mature themes alongside the action sequences, such as loss, grief, and the struggle for mutant acceptance. – These are just the first two episodes, so expect the...

When It’s Time To Review Ghostbusters, Who Ya Gonna Call? Carlo of Course! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darry are joined by Carlo Seta to review the latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Plus the talk about the new D+ Series Teaser for The Acolyte. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Acolyte: 9:45 Frozen Empire: 23:29 The Acolyte (June 4, 2024 on Disney+) Official Trailer From Disney+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtytYWhg2mc Summary Set during the twilight of the High Republic era, roughly 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the story follows a seasoned Jedi Master investigating a series of unsettling crimes. This investigation leads him to confront a powerful warrior from his past, who could be a former Padawan learner. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of dark secrets and sinister forces threatening the stability of the Jedi Order and the Republic itself. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Out of 10 That Run Felt Like 5 Years Carlo: 5.75/10 Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 4/10 Summary The Spengler family heads back to the familiar New York firehouse, headquarters for the original Ghostbusters who’ve been busy creating a high-tech ghost-hunting lab. However, their work is interrupted when an ancient artifact is discovered, unleashing a wave of ghostly foes and plunging the city into a dangerous winter chill. The rookie Ghostbusters and the veterans must combine their talents to save the world from a second Ice Age. Cast & Crew – Directed by Gil Kenan with a screenplay co-written by Kenan and Jason Reitman. – New Cast Members: Paul Rudd (Trevor Spengler), Carrie Coon (Callie Spengler), Finn Wolfhard (Trevor’s son), Mckenna Grace (Phoebe Spengler, Trevor’s daughter), Celeste O’Connor (Lucky Domingo), and Logan Kim (Podcast). – Returning Cast Members: Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), Annie Potts (Dana Barrett), and William Atherton (Walter Peck). – New additions to the cast include Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster. Production Notes This is the fifth installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, and the first since the death of director Ivan Reitman who receives a posthumous credit as a producer. The film is also a dedication to his memory and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters movie. The film premiered on March 14, 2024, and was widely released on March 22nd. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Blackthorne Was Teaching All Sorts of Things This Week This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Beau DeMayo and woke on woke crime, Teen Titans Live-Action nonsense, Invincible season 2 part 2 and who is the biggest victim, and an “explosive” episode of Shogun. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Beau DeMayo: 3:44 Teen Titans: 15:49 Invincible: 24:37 Shogun: 37:10 News Bites Marvel Shocker: ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Weeks Before Premiere https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-shocker-x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-fired-1235850423/ ‘Teen Titans’ Live-Action Movie a Go at DC Studios https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teen-titans-live-action-movie-1235853170/ Invincible (Amason) Out of 5 It’s Not So Much an Amber Problem as Much as She’s Got to be the Victim Problems Darryl: 3.7/5 Brian: 3.8/5 Season 2 Episode 5: This Must Come as a Shock Directed by: Haylee Herrick Written by: Helen Leigh Date Aired: March 14, 2024 Summary: In “This Must Come as a Shock,” we see the aftermath of the Viltrumite attack. Mark stays on Thraxa for two months, helping to rebuild the cities before returning to Earth with his brother Nolan. At the Global Defense Agency (GDA), things are far from normal. Donald confronts Cecil about his body, only to discover Cecil’s brain has been placed within a robotic endoskeleton after his death. The Guardians’ world is rocked again when they discover a Martian ship heading straight for Earth. This prompts Shapesmith to reveal his true identity as a Martian and warn of a coming invasion by the squid-like Sequids. Faced with this new threat, Cecil pulls out all the stops. He recruits Mark and Eve, who recommits to heroism with encouragement from Rex. Meanwhile, Rex, Dupli-Kate, and Shrinking Rae find themselves in a deadly confrontation with the Lizard League. The League attempts to hold the world hostage with stolen nuclear missiles, and the fight ends in tragedy. Both Kate and Rae are killed, and Rex is captured by King Lizard after losing a hand in the battle. Back at the GDA, the situation is grim. The Guardians are drastically outnumbered by the invading Sequids and on the verge of defeat. But just as hope seems lost, a shocking revelation emerges. Allen, who was previously injured, has somehow recovered and now possesses Viltrumite-level strength. Thanks to Thaedus turning off his life support, Allen reveals himself as a Viltrumite rebel. He approaches Mark with a critical mission: to join the Coalition of planets fighting against the Viltrumite Empire. Shogun (FX) Out of 5 What Happened to Those Horses Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 4.25/5 Chapter Four: The Eightfold Fence Directed by: Frederick E.O. Toye Written by: Nigel Williams & Emily Yoshida Date Aired: March 12, 2024 Summary: Blackthorne arrives in Ajiro with Toranaga’s galley. Toranaga inspects Yabushige’s army before leaving for Edo. Blackthorne learns his crew is now in Edo and the Erasmus ship belongs to Toranaga. He’s offered a home, a salary, and a woman named Usami Fuji as his companion in exchange for training Yabushige’s army for six months. Meanwhile, Yabushige’s nephew suggests they take the captured cannons from the Erasmus and offer them to Ishido in Toranaga’s absence. During training, Blackthorne teaches the samurai how to use cannons more effectively. An aide from Ishido arrives, asking Yabushige to return to Osaka and pledge loyalty to the remaining regents. Fearing for his life, Yabushige invites the aide to stay the night. At dinner, Blackthorne gives Fuji a gun as a gift, and she gives him her father’s swords. The next day, during a demonstration of the cannons, Nagakado disobeys orders and uses chain shot to kill Jozen and his men, much to Yabushige’s horror. Note: This episode is dedicated to Larry Beckett, a crew member who served as a cannon expert and technical advisor for the show. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the...

Did you Know FX Dubbed Shogun So You can Look at Your Phone AND Watch the Show? This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss the new FX Mini-Series Shogun (and why mini-series are important to the TV and streaming landscape). Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Art of the Mini-Series: 8:04 Shogun: 31:36 The Art of the Mini-Series: The 25 best TV miniseries of all time https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_25_best_tv_miniseries_of_all_time_030124/s1__33231407#slide_4 Shogun (FX) Out of 10 Seppuku is Not the Way to Gos Darryl: 8/10 Brian: 7/10 Summary: Shogun is a historical fiction novel set in feudal Japan. It tells the story of John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor shipwrecked in Japan. Thrust into a completely alien culture, Blackthorne clashes with the ambitious Lord Toranaga, a powerful daimyo with his own political rivals to contend with. Caught in the middle is Lady Mariko, a skilled samurai woman with a tarnished family history. All three must navigate a web of intrigue, loyalty, and cultural differences to find their place in this tumultuous world. Main Cast: – Hiroyuki Sanada (Lord Yoshii Toranaga): A powerful and cunning lord, Toranaga is locked in a political battle for dominance. You might recognize Sanada from his roles in “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “The Last Samurai.” – Cosmo Jarvis (John Blackthorne): A resourceful English sailor who shipwrecked in Japan. Blackthorne struggles to adapt to the strict Japanese way of life. Jarvis has starred in films like “Persuasion.” – Anna Sawai (Toda Mariko): A strong-willed samurai woman caught between her duty to her family and her attraction to Blackthorne. Sawai is a rising star in Japanese cinema. Supporting Cast: – Tadanobu Asano (Kashigi Yabushige): A rival lord and antagonist to Toranaga. Asano is a veteran Japanese actor known for his work in the “Thor” franchise. – Takehiro Hira (Ishido Kazunari): A skilled swordsman and ally of Toranaga. – Tokuma Nishioka (Toda Hiromatsu): Mariko’s father, caught in the political turmoil. – Other notable cast members include Nestor Carbonell, Tommy Bastow, Shinnosuke Abe, Yoriko Dōguchi, Yuki Kura, and Hiroto Kanai. Crew: – Executive Producers: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich. – Creator: Justin Marks based on the novel by James Clavell. Episodes: Episode 1 Title: Anjin Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken Written by: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Date Aired: February 27, 2024 Summary: In 1600, a lone Dutch trading ship, Erasmus, arrives on the coast of Japan with a starving crew. John Blackthorne, the ship’s English navigator, is taken prisoner by samurai warriors. The episode introduces the political landscape with five regents vying for power and the religious tensions between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Blackthorne. Blackthorne is brought to Osaka Castle, where he meets Lord Toranaga and Lady Toda Mariko. Episode 2 Title: Servants of Two Masters Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken Written by: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks Date Aired: February 27, 2024 Summary: The episode delves deeper into the power struggle. We learn about Toranaga’s precarious position among the regents and the secret ambitions of the Portuguese. Blackthorne becomes a pawn in the game as Toranaga uses him to sow discord among his rivals. Blackthorne also encounters the Jesuit priest Domingo who reveals the Catholic agenda in Japan. Blackthorne is saved from execution by Yabushige and provides Toranaga with intel about the Portuguese and Spanish plans for Japan. The episode ends with an assassination attempt on Toranaga, highlighting the dangers he faces. Episode 3 Title: Tomorrow is Tomorrow Directed by: Charlotte Brändström Written by: Shannon Goss Date Aired: March 5, 2024 Summary: Toranaga outsmarts Ishido by sending his wife in disguise with Blackthorne. The episode showcases the political maneuvering and the lengths...

Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 AtLAB: 5:44 Dune Part 2: 37:28 Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix) Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 4/10 Summary In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to find the world ravaged by the Fire Nation. As the Avatar, the only individual capable of mastering all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air), Aang embarks on a journey to restore balance to the world. He joins forces with siblings Katara, a water bender, and Sokka, a talented Southern Water Tribe warrior, and together they face challenges and adventures as Aang trains to hone his bending abilities and fulfill his destiny. This remix of the beloved animated series bastardizes the core elements of the original story while presenting it through a live-action lens. Cast: Main Characters: – Aang: Gordon Cormier – Katara: Kiawentiio Tarbell – Sokka: Ian Ousley – Prince Zuko: Dallas Liu – Uncle Iroh: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee – Azula: Elizabeth Yu – Fire Lord Ozai: Daniel Dae Kim Supporting Characters: – Suki: Maria Zhang – Yukari (Suki’s mother): Tamlyn Tomita – Gran Gran (Katara and Sokka’s grandmother): Casey Camp-Horinek – Jet: Sebastian Amoruso – The Mechanist: Danny Pudi – Commander Zhao: Ken Leung Episodes Episode 1 Title: Aang Directed By: Michael Goi Written by: Albert Kim & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko Episode 2 Title: Warriors Directed By: Michael Goi Written By: Joshua Hale Fialkov Episode 3 Title: Omashu Directed By: Michael Balfry Written By: Christine Boylan Episode 4 Title: Into the Dark Directed By: Albert Kim Written By: Keely MacDonald Episode 5 Title: The Southern Air Temple Directed By: Lauren Lynex Written By: Lauren Lynex Episode 6 Title: The Spirit World Directed By: Arun A. Mylvaganam Written By: Katie Lovejoy Episode 7 Title: Siege of the North Directed By: Bharat Nalluri Written By: Nicole Yoo Episode 8 Title: Crossroads of Destiny Directed By: Albert Kim & Jabbar Raisani Written By: Albert Kim & Katie Lovejoy Production Produced by (activist) Albert Kim Production Companies Netflix and Rideback Top Production Notes: Positives: Cinematography and Visual Effects: The live-action portrayal of the world is visually stunning, with impressive bending effects and detailed set design. Casting Choices: Some viewers find certain actors, particularly the young leads, to be well-cast and embody the characters’ personalities effectively. Negatives: Pacing and Storytelling Choices: Some critics found the pacing of the first season to be slow and felt the show condensed plot points from the original series, potentially hindering character development and impacting the overall story flow. Deviation from the Source Material: While some viewers appreciate the show’s attempt to adapt the story for a live-action format, others felt certain changes to the narrative or character arcs were unnecessary and took away from the essence of the original. Budget The budget for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix is reported to be $15 million per episode. This means the entire first season, consisting of eight episodes, reportedly cost $120 million to produce. Dune: Part 2 (2024) Out of 10 Why Did Lady Jessica Go Full Super-Villains Darryl: 6.25/10 Brian: 4/10 Summary Picking up after the events of the first film, Paul Atreides seeks refuge with the Fremen, the indigenous people of the harsh desert planet Arrakis. He continues to develop his prophetic visions and abilities, while also forming a bond with Chani, a young Fremen warrior. Meanwhile, the Harkonnens, House Atreides’s bitter rivals, remain in...

It’s a Crazy Steel Madhouse! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are taking a trip down under to talk about the 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth PLE. Then we have a round of what we’re watching! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Star Wars Battlefront Classic: 2:41 Elimination Chamber: Perth: 7:53 What We’re Watching: 40:15 News Bite Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection PS4 & PS5 features revealed https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-ps4-ps5-features-reveal/ Elimination Chamber: Perth Out of 10 Prettiest Moonsaults That Never Happened Darryl: 7.5/10 Brian: 6.5/10 Women’s Elimination Chamber Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi vs. Raquel Rodriguez Stipulation: Winner gets a match for a Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania XL: Becky Lynch Wins The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) Stipulation: Tag team match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship: Judgement Day Retained Men’s Elimination Chamber Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. LA Knight vs. Kevin Owens vs. Logan Stipulation: Winner gets a match for a World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania XL: Drew McIntyre Wins Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax Stipulation: Singles match for the Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley Retained What We’re Watching Darryl Ted Lasso & Game of Thrones (No description needed unless you’re living under a rock.) Brian Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (Netflix) Summary In Transformers: War for Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons, ravaged by civil war on their dying Cybertron, clash over the Allspark, a mystical artifact. Optimus Prime’s Autobots fight to preserve it, while Megatron’s Decepticons seek its power to save their planet. Their desperate search leads to betrayals, alliances, and the destruction of the Allspark, forcing both sides to flee Cybertron in search of a new home: Earth. On Earth, a final showdown unfolds, with Optimus sacrificing himself to defeat Unicron, a powerful entity threatening both factions. With Cybertron restored and Unicron gone, the war ends in a fragile truce, leaving the future of Transformers uncertain. Where to Watch Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege (Part 1) https://www.netflix.com/title/81002438 Transformers: War for Cybertron: Earthrise (Part 2) https://www.netflix.com/title/81393633 Transformers: War for Cybertron: Kingdom (Part 3) https://www.netflix.com/title/81393636 Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Nothing But the News and Other Sh!t This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Super Bowl 58, the movie trailers, and a whole bunch of news! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Super Bowl 58: 1:01 Movie Trailers: 11:01 Reacher: 22:07 WWE: 26:20 28 Years Later: 35:46 Gina Carano: 38:22 Prime Law Suit: 41:36 Supergirl: 45:00 RIP Carl Weathers: 48:20 News Bites Super Bowl Trailers https://ew.com/2024-super-bowl-movie-trailers-8572428 Universal’s Twisters Universal’s Despicable Me 4 Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine Universal’s Wicked 20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes IF Reacher Season 3 Book Has Been Chosen https://screenrant.com/reacher-season-3-book-solo-jack-story-lee-child-tease/ Triple H Promises WWE Will Elevate WrestleMania XL to New Heights https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/11/triple-h-promises-wwe-will-elevate-wrestlemania-40-to-new-heights/ Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Teaming for Sequel to Their Zombie Hit ’28 Days Later’ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/28-years-later-in-the-works-1235783306/ Gina Carano Sues Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing in Lawsuit Funded by Elon Musk https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/gina-carano-sues-disney-mandalorian-firing-lawsuit-elon-musk-1235817466/ Amazon Prime Video Ad Tier Sparks Class Action Lawsuit From Subscribers https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amazon-prime-video-ad-tier-lawsuit-1235822779/ Supergirl Found: Milly Alcock to Play Heroine in James Gunn’s DC Movies https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-movie-casts-milly-alcock-1235129348/ FANDUEL SUPER BOWL AD PAYS TRIBUTE TO CARL WEATHERS https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/fanduel-super-bowl-ad-pays-tribute-carl-weathers/2541111 Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast

Will the Real Aang Please Stand Up (jicky, jicky) This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are here to convince you NOT to watch Netflix’s Avatar the Last Airbender Live-Action “remix”. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Netflix AtLAB: 1:50 Sokka: 11:12 Aang: 15:58 Netflix Avatar the Last Airbender Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Series ‘Took Out How Sexist’ Sokka Was in the Original: ‘A Lot of Moments’ in the Animated Show ‘Were Iffy’ https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-sokka-sexism-toned-down-1235890569/ Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Showrunner Admits To Changing Aang’s Character, Says It Was Done In Order To Make His “Narrative Drive A Little Clearer” https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/02/netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-showrunner-admits-to-changing-aangs-character-says-it-was-done-in-order-to-make-his-narrative-drive-a-little-clearer/ Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor.

Adrenaline in my Soul This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking rasslin’, the Reacher finale, and a few News Bites around Star Wars and Daredevil. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 What If: Star Wars?: 5:40 Daredevil: 11:25 Reacher: 19:40 Royal Rumble PLE: 35:50 News Bites Is Star Wars ‘What If’ Releasing In 2024? Disney Plus Rumors Explained https://thedirect.com/article/star-wars-what-if-disney-plus-2024 Rumor: Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ To See Deborah Ann Woll And Elden Henson Reprise Roles https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/01/15/rumor-marvels-daredevil-born-again-to-see-deborah-ann-woll-and-elden-henson-reprise-roles-as-karen-page-and-foggy-nelson/ Reacher (Prime Video) Reacher Season 2 Out of 10 You Can’t Be That Big and Still Be Naturals Darryl: 8/10 Brian: 8.25/10 Out of 5 The Ole Trusty Nail in the Boots Darryl: 3.57/5 Brian: 3.88/5 Episode 8 Title: “Fly Boy” Directed by: Julian Holmes Written by: Scott Sullivan Aired: January 19, 2024 Summary While being held captive, Reacher learns that Swan never joined Langston and refused to be part of the conspiracy. As a result of his defiance, Swan was murdered, and his harvested body parts were used for DNA evidence to frame him as the designated fall guy. Neagley and Lavoy’s security team successfully break Reacher out of the New Age Facility, allowing him to board Langston’s helicopter. Reacher kills the remaining bodyguard and, as promised, tosses Langston out of the helicopter, freeing O’Donnell and Dixon. The team then heads to the New Age engineer’s house to ambush and kill A.M. Anticipating that Lavoy’s security team was going to assassinate the investigators as the last remaining loose ends, Homeland Security agents arrest Lavoy and the security team after receiving a tip from Reacher prior to his rescue mission. The investigators kill the two remaining New Age employees for their part in the conspiracy by using a Little Wing missile on Langston’s helicopter, with the crash covered up by Homeland Security. The team distributes the $65 million among themselves and the surviving family members of their fallen allies, then goes their separate ways. 2024 Royal Rumble Out of 10 Nia Jax Botches Darryl: 7/10 Brian: 7.85/10 Summary The 2024 Royal Rumble was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the 37th annual Royal Rumble event and took place on January 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The event was broadcast via pay-per-view and livestreaming. This was the third Royal Rumble held in the Tampa Bay area (following the 1995 and 2021 events), and the second at Tropicana Field. As the 2021 event was held without an audience under the ThunderDome setup due to the COVID-19 pandemic that year, this was the first Royal Rumble at Tropicana Field to have live fans in attendance. Commentators Michael Cole Corey Graves Pat McAfee Card Match: 30-woman Royal Rumble match for a women’s championship match at WrestleMania XL Time: 1:05:00 Winner: Bayley Match: Fatal four-way match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman), AJ Styles, LA Knight, and Randy Orton Time: 19:30 Winner: Roman Reigns (c) Retained Match: Singles Match for the United States Championships: Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens Time: 14:00 Winner: Logan Paul (c) Retained Match: 30-man Royal Rumble match for a world championship match at WrestleMania XL Time: 1:08:25 Winner: Cody Rhodes Infamou

You’re The Best Around (Movies) This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share the #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2023, after they review the final episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the penultimate episode of Reacher Season 2. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Monarch: 5:57 Reacher: 18:35 #CertifiedInfamous Movies: 34:22 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 5 Why Shaw Whys Darryl: 4.1/5 Brian: 4.15/5 Episode 10 (Season 1 Finale) Title: “Beyond Logic” Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Chris Black Aired: January 12, 2024 Summary In 2015, Keiko explains to Cate that she rigged the Titan lure from Operation Hourglass to send a distress signal from the Hollow Earth. They reunite with May and Shaw; Keiko is devastated to learn that decades have passed, and that Bill never returned from his expedition to Skull Island.[b] Tim leaves Monarch after clashing with Verdugo over her refusal to investigate Keiko’s signal and instead notifies Kentaro and Hiroshi. As Shaw and Keiko reconnect the lure to the Operation Hourglass launch vehicle, she reveals her intention to remain behind, but Cate persuades her otherwise. Shaw activates the vehicle, but inadvertently lures an Ion Dragon already present in Axis Mundi. Shaw exits the vehicle to reconnect a cable dislodged by the Dragon. Godzilla emerges through a rift and battles the Ion Dragon, eventually throwing it back through the rift and activating the vehicle. As Keiko struggles to bring Shaw back into the vehicle, he sacrifices himself to allow their escape. In 2017, at an Apex Cybernetics research station on Skull Island, Hiroshi successfully returns the vehicle to the surface world; he, Kentaro, and Tim reunite with Keiko, Cate, and May. They evacuate as Kong approaches. Reacher (Prime Video) Out of 5 And You’ll Think Wow He Actually Did Its Darryl: 4.55/5 Brian: 4.91/5 Episode 7 Title: “The Man Goes Through” Directed by: Julian Holmes Written by: Penny Cox & Lillian Wang Aired: January 12, 2024 Summary Reacher and his team decide to send Marlo and Jane to a safe place Dixon used to stay in Buffalo. Reacher and Neagley confront Lt. Marsh in his home while Dixon and O’Donnell send Marlo and Jane off in a safe passage. Marsh is killed by Reacher after he reveals Grant, a hitman hired by Langston to take down Russo being alive in a hospital. Reacher and Neagley extract information regarding the buy from Grant after Reacher threatens to burst the balloon in Grant’s bladder by filling it with air. However, Reacher ensures that Grant dies from an embolism as revenge for killing Russo before leaving. They find a hitman disguised as a doctor sent to kill Grant and the hitman is accidentally killed in the fight between him, Neagley and Reacher. Langston reveals to Reacher in a phone call that he has got Dixon and O’Donnell. Reacher lies to Langston that Neagley got killed in the fight with the hitman. Meanwhile, Dixon and O’Donnell are tortured by Langston’s men. Reacher demands Senator Lavoy’s private security team at his disposal. Leaving Neagley outside with a plan, Reacher walks into the New Age Facility alone and surrenders himself as he confronts Langston. #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2023 Darryl Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan The Super Mario Bros. Movie Anyone But You Godzilla Minus One Honorable Mention The Iron Claw Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 Gran Turismo Brian Oppenheimer Gran Turismo The Covenant The Iron Claw Anyone But You Honorable Mentions Attack of the Doc The Wrath of Becky No Hard Feelings Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the

You’re The Best Around (TV Edition) This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share the #CertifiedInfamous TV shows of 2023, after they review the penultimate episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Episode 6 of Reacher Season 2. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Monarch: 1:59 Reacher: 23:46 #CertifiedInfamous TV Shows: 37:26 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 5 Keiko The Braves Darryl: 3.88/5 Brian: 4.01/5 Episode 9 Title: “Axis Mundi” Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Matt Fraction Aired: January 5, 2024 Summary In 2015, Monarch extracts Kentaro and Tim from the Kazakh power plant. Verdugo informs a despondent Kentaro of Cate, May, and Shaw’s losses. His mother, Emiko, inspires him to continue searching. When Hiroshi returns to his office, Kentaro confronts him. Meanwhile, Shaw and May awaken in a Hollow Earth forest and search for Cate. Elsewhere, Cate is attacked by a Bramble Boar but is rescued by an unaged Keiko. In 1962, Shaw volunteers to lead Operation Hourglass, an expedition into the Hollow Earth. Suzuki’s Titan lure is used to induce a partial Titan emergence and stabilize a rift. During the launch, the rift abruptly destabilizes and closes. Puckett informs Randa that Monarch’s funding has been cut due to the loss of life from Operation Hourglass. Meanwhile, Shaw’s stranded team is killed by an Ion Dragon while he is sucked back through the rift. In 1982, Shaw awakens in a Monarch medical facility. Holding a nurse—Emiko—hostage and demanding to see Randa, Shaw is met by an adult Hiroshi. Hiroshi informs him that Randa has died and that Monarch intends to abandon their mission in favor of leaving the Titans undisturbed. Shaw is placed under house arrest. Reacher (Prime Video) Out of 5 Brutal Stealth Kills Darryl: 4.49/5 Brian: 4.88/5 Episode 6 Title: “New York’s Finest” Directed by: Carol Banker Written by: Cait Duffy & Michael J. Gutierrez Aired: January 5, 2024 Summary Following the building explosion, Russo gives the team a lead regarding the location of Marlo Burns. After the team track her down, she confirms that Swan has been trying to stop New Age’s terrorist operation. She also reveals that she has been on the run thanks to Langston, who warned her that she and her daughter would be killed if she associated herself with Swan. Russo learns that his boss was contacted by New Age and is involved with their plans, having been bribed into revealing information regarding Reacher and the team. When Russo and Burns’ daughter Jane attempt to go into hiding, they are tracked by New Age hitmen attempting to kill them while pursuing them in a high speed chase across the city, forcing Russo to call the team for backup. The team enlists Burns as bait to lure Langston and other members of New Age into a trap, which results in Reacher killing all of them minus Langston, who escapes. Afterwards, Neagley, Dixon, and O’Donnell arrive to assist Russo. They rescue Jane, but Russo has died having sacrificed himself to kill the hitmen. #CertifiedInfamous TV Shows of 2023 Darryl Reacher Season 2 (Amazon) Picard Season 3 (Paramount) Ted Lasso Season 3 (AppleTV) One Piece Season 1 (Netflix) My Hero Academia Season 6, Part2 (Hulu) Honorable Mentions Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix) Beckham (Netflix) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Brian Succession (MAX) Reacher (Amazon) The Bear (FX/Hulu) Gen V (Amazon) Ted Lasso (AppleTV) Honorable Mentions Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Based on a True Story (Peacock) Justified: City Primeval (FX/Hulu) Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us

Charlie Hunnam Thought He Was Back in Belfast With The Sons This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the new Netflix Original Rebel Moon Part 1, Talk about Monarch Episode 8, and Reacher Season 2 Episode 5! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Rebel Moon: 7:05 Monarch: 25:28 Reacher: 40:16 Rebel Moon (Netflix) Out of 10 Massively Disjointed Disappointments Darryl: 4/10 Brian: 3.85/10 Summary When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors – outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed. Directed by Zack Snyder Screenplay by Zack Snyder Kurt Johnstad Shay Hatten Story by Zack Snyder Produced by Deborah Snyder Eric Newman Zack Snyder Wesley Coller Starring Sofia Boutella Djimon Hounsou Ed Skrein Michiel Huisman Doona Bae Ray Fisher Charlie Hunnam Anthony Hopkins Cinematography Zack Snyder Edited by Dody Dorn Music by Tom Holkenborg Production Companies The Stone Quarry Grand Electric Distributed by Netflix Release dates December 15, 2023 (United States) December 21, 2023 (Netflix) Running Time 134 minutes Budget $166 million (shared with The Scargiver) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 5 Cate Has Gone to Meet Her Grandmas Darryl: 3.75/5 Brian: 3.99/5 Episode 8 Title: “Birthright” Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Al Leston Aired: December 29, 2023 Summary In 2015, Shaw and Duvall return to the Kazakh power plant where Miura was killed in 1959, now enclosed in a containment facility. Cate, Kentaro, May, and Tim infer that Shaw is trying to rectify the past. Verdugo sends them after Shaw with a small team. Inside, Shaw and Duvall confront the team. Speaking with Cate alone, Shaw explains that he intends to help Godzilla maintain order by separating the Hollow Earth from the surface world. As Shaw primes explosive charges around a portal to the Hollow Earth inside the pit, an adult Endoswarmer emerges. May, Cate, Shaw, and the Endoswarmer fall back into the portal shortly before its destruction. In 1955, Monarch’s new head Lt. Hatch questions Shaw, Miura, and Randa’s evidence of the Titans’ existence. Randa assaults Hatch while defending Miura from a racist remark. With Monarch’s existence under jeopardy, Shaw convinces Miura and Randa to compile their research. Randa realizes that the Titans evade detection through the Hollow Earth. While sharing his findings with Miura, he learns that she is a widow raising Hiroshi alone. Randa offers to adopt Hiroshi. As a last resort, Shaw reveals Godzilla’s survival while presenting Miura and Randa’s findings to Puckett. Reacher (Prime Video) Out of 5 I Thought This Was a High Speed Chases Darryl: 4.11/5 Brian: 4.49/5 Episode 5 Title: “Burial” Directed by: Carol Banker Written by: Scott Sullivan Aired: December 29, 2023 Summary Neagley and Dixon pay a visit to New Age’s facility in Denver attempting to see the missiles, only to find that they have already been taken away in a truck. One of AM’s henchmen stages the breakdown of another truck on the first truck’s route and kills its driver. He opens the truck’s trailer, revealing three other henchmen and the missiles. Neagley and Dixon who have been chasing the f

Welcome Back Oscar Finlay! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about a potential merger between WBD and Paramount+, Monarch episode 7, and Reacher season 2 episode 4. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 WBD/Paramount+: 8:00 Monarch: 20:11 Reacher: 35:52 News Bite Warner Bros. Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global https://www.axios.com/2023/12/20/warner-bros-paramount-merger-discovery-streaming Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 5 Holy Crap That’s Dominique Tippers Darryl: 3.65/5 Brian: 4.11/5 Episode 7 Title: “Will the Real May Please Stand Up?” Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Mariko Tamaki Aired: December 22, 2023 Summary In 2015, May is kidnapped at the airport in Tindouf, Algeria by her former employer, Applied Experimental Technologies, who gives her the choice of spying on Monarch or being prosecuted. Cate accosts Tim when he arrives at the airport and asks him to help locate May. Tim, Cate, and Kentaro find May’s family in Tacoma, Washington, and learn about her past from her sister, Lyra. They trigger a false Titan alert to rescue May from AET, but she chooses not to spy on Monarch and stay behind. Verdugo is convinced by Cate to secure May’s release in exchange for help understanding Shaw’s plans, and by Tim to take Monarch public as an explanation for the alert. After reaching an agreement with Monarch, AET rebrands to Apex Cybernetics. Shaw and Duvall take over the Alaskan Monarch outpost and detonate a rift to the Hollow Earth to seal it. In 2012, May – then known as Corah Mateo – was recruited by AET. Dissatisfied with the secrecy around her work, she hacks into AET’s systems and discovers that they are a front for Monarch’s cybernetic animal experimentation. She destroys AET’s research and flees to Japan. Reacher (Prime Video) Out of 5 Everyone is getting Thrown out of Helicopters Darryl: 3.81/5 Brian: 4.45/5 Episode 4 Title: “A Night at the Symphony” Directed by: Omar Madha Written by: Cait Duffy Aired: December 22, 2023 Summary As the crew investigates their discoveries from New Age, they disagree on Swan’s motives after he is revealed to be working in the company’s security department. The team finds out that New Age has a government defense contract called Little Wing, thanks to notes from a senator. Meanwhile, back in Denver, AM kills a plastic surgeon in an attempt to steal his identity before flying to New York. The team tracks the senator to Boston, where Dixon helps Oscar Finlay arrest the senator’s aide to coerce information out of him. The aide reveals to Reacher and O’Donnell that Little Wing is a missile program designed to enable terrorist attacks, and is being held at their facilities in Denver and New York. Later that night, the team is ambushed by a biker gang, but manages to kill them. Reacher then phones Langston, who attempts to bribe him into going away, but Reacher refuses and proclaims that he wants to throw him out of a helicopter. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings.

Seriously How Did Alan Get So Big?!?! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the death of E3, Doctor Who ultimatums, Monarch Episode 6, and the Season 2, 3-episode premiere of Reacher on Amazon Prime! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 E3: 1:48 Doctor Who: 11:19 Monarch: 19:37 Reacher: 34:03 News Bites E3 Is Dead for Good https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-is-dead-for-good Former ‘Doctor Who’ Lead Christopher Eccleston Declares He Will Only Return To Series If BBC “Sack” Russell T Davies And Current Creative Team https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/12/12/former-doctor-who-lead-christopher-eccleston-declares-he-will-only-return-to-series-if-bbc-sack-russell-t-davies-and-current-creative-team/ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 5 Smooth Move Lees Darryl: 4/5 Brian: 4/5 Episode 6 Title: “Secrets and Lies” Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Karl Greenfeld Aired: December 15, 2023 Summary In 2015, Duvall breaks Shaw out of Monarch captivity, revealing that she joined Monarch after her sister died in the Janjira power plant disaster but has also become disillusioned with it. Cate, Kentaro, and May find them waiting in Caroline’s home. Traveling together to the Algerian Sahara, the team finds Hiroshi using a Titan lure, but he warns them to escape before fleeing. Finding them in Algeria, Tim and other Monarch agents are killed when Godzilla emerges and causes their helicopter to crash. Shaw and Duvall reveal their intent to find and help Godzilla, but Cate, Kentaro, and May leave to follow Hiroshi. In 1955, Shaw and Miura attend a defense industry ball, where they bond. Randa recalls them to Monarch headquarters, where they learn that Suzuki, a Japanese scientist, has captured isotopic signatures with his Titan lure. As Randa and Miura travel to meet Suzuki, Shaw reluctantly stays behind to present a budget proposal, but he eventually abandons the meeting and joins them in Japan due to his feelings for Miura. Godzilla emerges and destroys the lure. Returning to the United States to inform Puckett of Godzilla’s survival, they learn that he has transferred Monarch’s command in Shaw’s absence. Reacher Season 2, Episodes 1-3 (Amazon Prime) Out of 10 How Freaking Big Can Alan Actually Gets Darryl: 8/10 Brian: 8.12/10 Episode 1 Title: “ATM” Directed by: Sam Hill Written by: Nick Santora Aired: December 15, 2023 Summary Episode 2 Title: “What Happens in Atlantic City” Directed by: Sam Hill Written by: Scott Sullivan Aired: December 15, 2023 Summary Episode 3 Title: “Picture Says a Thousand Words” Directed by: Omar Madha Written by: Penny Cox Aired: December 15, 2023 Summary Flashbacks show Langston torturing Franz for information. Before being thrown from the helicopter, Franz warns Langston that the “big guy” is coming for him. In the present, Reacher acquires guns for the team, before him and O’Donnell are arrested by Russo. Russo reveals that his team have identified a suspect into the murders, Azari Mahmoud, the owner of the “AM” aliases. Meanwhile, Neagley and Dixon visit the offices of New Age Technologies, where Director of Operations Marlo Burns identifies the man who had been sent to kill them as Trevor Seropian and gives them his address. “AM” realises that his aliases have been blown and tells Langston that his planned arrival in New York will be delayed; meanwhile Dixon deduces that the list of figures discovered on the Franz USB represent days and months. Reacher, Nea

That’s The Biggest Lady **** I’ve Ever Seen! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about, Lady Ballers from the Daily Wire, The Shift from Angel Studios, and Monarch episodes 3-5 from AppleTV+! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Lady Ballers: 4:41 The Shift: 18:24 Monarch: 38:15 Lady Ballers (The Daily Wire) Out of 10 What is a Womans Darryl: 5.5/10 Brian: 5.5/10 Summary A down-on-his-luck former high school basketball coach will do anything to win, which in this case means, leading his team of men to don wigs and brutally dominate in multiple women’s sports. Directed by Jeremy Boreing Written by Jeremy Boreing Brian A. Hoffman Nick Sheehan Cast Jeremy Boreing Daniel Considine David Cone Blain Crain Jake Crain Tyler Fischer Billie Rae Brandt Lexie Contursi Rosie Seraphine Harper Matt Walsh Candace Owens Brett Cooper Michael J. Knowles Andrew Klavan Spencer Klavan Clay Travis Seth Dillon Riley Gaines The Shift (2023) Out of 10 The Benefactor is a Real Dicks Darryl: 7.25/10 Brian: 7/10 Summary Kevin Garner encounters a mysterious man known as “The Benefactor”. When Kevin refuses the man’s enticing offer of wealth and power, he is shifted into alternate totalitarian realities, encountering infinite worlds and impossible choices, as he attempts to return to the woman he loves. Directed by Brock Heasley Written by Brock Heasley Produced by Brock Heasley Ken Carpenter Starring Kristoffer Polaha Neal McDonough Elizabeth Tabish Rose Reid John Billingsley Paras Patel Jordan Alexandra Sean Astin Cinematography Edd Lukas Edited by Chris Witt Music by Dan Haseltine Matthew S. Nelson Production Companies Nook Lane Entertainment Pinnacle Peak Pictures Salt Shaker Media Distributed by Angel Studios Release dates December 1, 2023 (United States) Running time 115 minutes Budget $6.4 million Box office $5.5 million Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 10 The One Character That’s Ready for All This Isn’ts Darryl: 6.5/10 Brian: 7/10 Episode 3: Secrets and Lies Summary In 2015, Cate, Kentaro, May, and Shaw escape Japan on a ferry bound for Pohang, Korea. In Pohang, they are accosted by border guards before one of them, Du-Ho, reveals himself as Shaw’s old friend. Du-Ho transports them to Alaska by plane; on the way, May infers from Bill Randa’s files that Hiroshi was likely following a list of coordinates identified by Monarch. In Alaska, they find the wreckage of Hiroshi’s plane as well as an encampment suggesting his survival. Du-Ho realizes that Hiroshi’s plane was attacked after landing; a Frost Vark kills him and destroys his plane. In 1954, Shaw has joined Monarch in a command position. He, Randa, and Miura present a cast of Godzilla’s footprint from Indonesia to Shaw’s superior officer, Gen. Puckett, to secure uranium to lure Godzilla out of hiding. In Bikini Atoll, Randa and Miura are horrified to discover that Puckett has delivered the uranium in the form of a nuclear bomb intended to kill Godzilla as part of the Castle Bravo test. As Godzilla surfaces, Miura attempts to halt the detonation, but Shaw restrains her. In the aftermath, Shaw is given a blank check by Puckett for Monarch to research the Titans. Episode 4: Parallels and Interiors Summary In 2015, the Frost Vark’s emergence was detected by Monarch. Cate, Kentaro, May, and Shaw manage to escape from the Frost Vark, but May falls into a pool of water and quickly develops hypothermia as they try to find shelter. Kentaro splits off from the rest of the group and finds a building that he saw from the plane, which turns out to be an old radio station that Hiroshi had previously repaired. Having learned that the Frost Vark feeds on heat energy, Cate, May, and Shaw create a

How Is It The Godzilla TV Spinoff is Better Than Kong vs. Godzilla? This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about our favorite most recent box office flops, wonder how Michael Waldron keeps failing up in the MCU, gush over the Furiosa trailer, and review the first two episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Marvels/Songbirds and Snakes: 2:06 Michael Waldron: 9:30 Furiosa: 18:29 Monarch: 23:57 News Bites The Marvels Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl247366145/?ref_=bo_hm_RECENT_WEEKEND_WIDGET_4 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1262387969/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Enlists ‘Loki’ Creator Michael Waldron https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-the-kang-dynasty-michael-waldron-1235606691/ FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA | OFFICIAL TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJMuhwVlca4 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV) Out of 10 Why are the Russells Such Good Actors Darryl: 7.75/10 Brian: 7/10 Episode 1: Aftermath Summary In 2015, one year after Godzilla’s emergence in San Francisco, traumatized schoolteacher Cate Randa travels to Tokyo to settle the affairs of her missing father, Hiroshi. She discovers that he had a second wife and a son, Kentaro, in Japan. Kentaro leads Cate to Hiroshi’s office, where she discovers a safe containing files belonging to their grandfather, Monarch researcher Bill Randa. Seeking answers about Monarch’s presence in San Francisco and Hiroshi’s connection to them, Cate and Kentaro recruit Kentaro’s ex-girlfriend May Olowe-Hewitt to decode the files. Monarch employee Tim is notified of their attempt. In 1959, Cate and Kentaro’s grandparents, Bill Randa and Keiko Miura, follow radiation in Kazakhstan with fellow Monarch official Col. Lee Shaw. A local boy claims that the radiation is a cover story for the government drilling a hole through the earth. Randa and Miura discover that radiation levels drop to zero around a power plant, and that hollow caverns exist in the bedrock beneath it. Venturing inside, they discover eggs belonging to insectoid Endoswarmers. Miura and Shaw rappel down to collect genetic material from the eggs, but the Endoswarmers awaken and drag Miura into the caverns below. Episode 2: Departure Summary In 2015, Kentaro discovers Monarch files in Hiroshi’s office indicating that Shaw, his great-uncle, moved to an assisted living facility in Japan. Tim and Monarch field operative Duvall track down Cate, Kentaro, and May in an attempt to find the decoded files, but they escape. Cate, Kentaro, and May go on the run and find Shaw, who reveals that the facility is a pretense for Monarch to keep him under house arrest. Shaw convinces them to escape from the facility and follow Hiroshi to his last known location in Alaska. In 1952, Shaw is assigned as Miura’s escort on an expedition following unusual radiation in the Philippines. They meet Randa in the jungle, who claims to be following folk tales of a fire-breathing dragon. Miura recruits Randa against a skeptical Shaw’s advice, and Shaw departs. Continuing alone, Miura and Randa discover the wreckage of the USS Lawton, a Navy ship that sank in 1943 from which Randa was the sole survivor. They discover corpses in the ship and are attacked by an Ion Dragon. Having se