Into the Mediaverse

Jody and Aaron discuss and debate various pop culture topics. Topics ranging from science fiction films to sporting events, and everything between.

Long Live the 1990's! (Best of Everything from the 90's) 10/30/2023

Long Live the 1990's! (Best of Everything from the 90's) In today's episode, Aaron and Jorge travel back to the days of their youth and recount all that made them who they are today. They'll visit the classic tv shows of NBC's Must See TV block, and stop at ABC's TGIF along the way. But they won't stop there, this is the first of a multi-part series of episodes about the 90's! So put on your favorite Disney Afternoon t-shirt, and JNCO jeans because we're traveling back to the 90's! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/28456673

May the 4th Be With You Special (Star Wars Celebration) 05/04/2023

May the 4th Be With You Special (Star Wars Celebration) In today's episode, Aaron is joined by his good friend and musician Jorge. They guys discuss the latest in Star Wars news. New Jedi Order movie? Sign them up! The Acolyte? Oh yeah! Give us some High Republic content! All that and more in today's episode! Happy May the 4th Be With You! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/26743011

The Mandalorian Season 3 (Bold) Predictions 03/01/2023

The Mandalorian Season 3 (Bold) Predictions In today's episode Aaron is joined by Trevor. The gentlemen have come together to share their bold predictions for the Mandalorian season 3. Will Mando take back Mandalore? Will Bo-Katan take back the darksaber? Who saved Grogu from Order 66? What is Doctor Pershing up to? Will Moff Gideon return? Well relax, and let Aaron and Trevor take a guess! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/26088891

Avatar: The Way of Water (Review) 01/16/2023

Avatar: The Way of Water (Review) In today's episode Jody and Aaron review the latest blockbuster from James Cameron. The sequel to the 2009 epic, Avatar: The Way of Water has long been in the making and now it has finally arrived! The guys are known to be James Cameron fanboys, will they blindly adore this new film starring Zoe Saldaña, & Sam Worthington? or will they finally admit James Cameron isn't perfect? Listen and get ready to dive into new worlds! (Spoilers in this episode) /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/25618320

A Christmas Story Christmas Review & Holiday Reunion 12/15/2022

A Christmas Story Christmas Review & Holiday Reunion In today's episode Jody and Aaron reunite to delight in holiday fun. The lads have gathered to discuss, & analyze the long awaited true sequel to a Christmas Story. Does A Christmas Story Christmas live up to the legacy set by the original? Find out today! So relax and have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/25333812

Book of Boba Fett So Far 02/08/2022

Book of Boba Fett So Far In today's episode Aaron is joined by a new co-host/pal, Trevor. Trevor is a huge pop culture nerd and embodies all things media-verse. That is why he is the perfect candidate to discuss the Book of Boba Fett. The Disney + show about the mysterious bounty hunter has dispelled a lot of the mystery around this classic character, but is it for the best? Tune in and find out! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/22058441

Matrix Resurrections Review 02/02/2022

Matrix Resurrections Review In today's episode Jody says goodbye as he will be taking a leave from the show. He will continue to make guest appearances but the show will undergo reformatting. In honor of Jody's last official episode the guys are discussing Matrix Resurrections, the long awaited sequel that no one asked for. Is Keanu Reeves still the One? Did the machines actually win? Choose to listen and get all the answers you seek? /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/21992387

Media Overview of 2021 12/26/2021

Media Overview of 2021 In today's episode Jody and Aaron discuss the holiday season and the end of 2021. What films have been the most exciting of 2021, was it Ghostbusters Afterlife, was it Spider-man No Way Home? Star Wars: Thrawn also makes an appearance/discussion point in today's episode for no reason at all. And because it is the holiday season they close out with a little holiday film discussion. So join them and say goodbye to 2021. Merry Christmas, & Happy New Year! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/21601229

Dune Review 12/01/2021

Dune Review In today's episode Jody and Aaron travel to Arrakis to discuss the fantastical world of Dune. Adapting the Frank Herbert novel has long since baffled filmmakers. Has the latest adaptation by Denis Villeneuve finally cracked the code to adapting such a dense piece of fantasy? Will the series continue? *Editor's Note: This episode was recorded prior to Thanksgiving /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/21334082

Dune and Matrix Talk 10/22/2021

Dune and Matrix Talk In today's episode Jody and Aaron are back! The mediaverse is expanding, HBO Max is bringing two big films to our television screens Dune, and Matrix Resurrections. Each franchise has had their day in the sun and HBO is looking to capture lightning in a bottle with these films. Will their plan pay off? Join Jody and Aaron as they discuss these miraculous films. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/20900633

The Past, Present, & Future of Animation 08/11/2021

The Past, Present, & Future of Animation In today's episode Jody and Aaron discuss animated movies. Disney is not the only animated king in town. Various studios produce beautiful and masterful animated films every year! So join them, along with Javier Martinez once again, and be dazzled by animated magic! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/20101481

Science Fiction Symposium 07/12/2021

Science Fiction Symposium In today's episode Aaron and Jody finally discuss "other" science fiction franchises. Usually the guys talk Star Wars; but today is an opportunity to marvel at the cinematic splendor of other films in the sci-fi genre (The Matrix, Back to the Future). /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19775564

Adam Sandler is King! 06/21/2021

Adam Sandler is King! In today's episode Jody and Aaron are joined by Aaron's brother in-law, Peter. They all have one thing in common, they have strong feelings about Adam Sandler and his career. Join them as they attempt to comprehend what has made the comedian so polarizing and successful! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19544420

Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Madness 06/16/2021

Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Madness In today's episode Jody and Aaron finally examine the entire Star Wars sequel trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker). The series launched with wide spread acclaim and appraise. Yet it quickly declined in audience and critics minds. It was apparent and has been validated by Lucasfilm, that this series had no actual plan. Did the lack of a throughly plotted story structure inhibit creative, and entertaining story telling? Did it adversely affect character development? Were the sequels a quick cash grab? Find out the definitive history of the Star Wars sequel trilogy development in today's episode! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19494296

Remembering Armageddon on Memorial Day 05/31/2021

Remembering Armageddon on Memorial Day In today's episode Jody and Aaron look back on one of the most exciting and worst films ever made, Armageddon. The Jerry Bruckheimer produced film is one of the most absurd blockbuster films to come from the 90's. A star studded cast led by Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, and Liv Tyler propelled this film to box office glory. In addition to giving us a jaw dropping spectacle, it also gave us the quintessential action movie romance song in "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. So join them as they travel to the disaster that is Armageddon! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19303217

Cruella Review 05/30/2021

Cruella Review In today's episode Aaron is joined by his wife. Perhaps she can help him express his thoughts and reactions to Disney's Cruella starring Emma Stone. The film is a dazzling sartorial spectacular, filled with delightfully evil adventure. Join them as they give a non-spoiler review of the film. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19292459

Love Is In the Air (On Screen Movie Couples) 05/26/2021

Love Is In the Air (On Screen Movie Couples) In today's episode Jody and Aaron discuss the future of famous on screen movie couples. Would Han and Leia stay together if the sequel trilogy never happened? Is Ginny really the one for Harry Potter? Neo and Trinity, Really? Also Aaron saw a movie in a theater. Spiral:From the Book of Saw disgusted Aaron! Meanwhile, Jody was disturbed by Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19242713

Light of the Jedi Review 05/17/2021

Light of the Jedi Review In today's episode Aaron flies alone. So it is the perfect opportunity to review the Star Wars High Republic novel, Light of the Jedi written by Charles Soule (Darth Vader, Marvel). The High Republic is multimedia initiative by Lucasfilm to expand the early history of the Star Wars saga. It's a rather ambitious project that has rocked the Star Wars universe/canon. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19128464

Mortal Kombat Review 05/07/2021

Mortal Kombat Review In today's episode Jody and Aaron discuss the torture of the 2021 Mortal Kombat film. It is brutally horrifying for all the wrong reasons! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/19014512

Snyder Cut Justice League Review 04/20/2021

Snyder Cut Justice League Review In today's episode Jody and Aaron dive into the Snyder cut Justice League. A film that has had fans begging for it for years. Now it's here and (some) fans go wild! Join them today to hear their thoughts on this dark and slow film! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18787028

Godzilla vs. Kong Review 04/07/2021

Godzilla vs. Kong Review In today's episode Jody is excited and Aaron is angry. Buckle up and listen as these two titans review the latest kaiju film! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18643493

Bow Before Godzilla: King of the Monsters 03/31/2021

Bow Before Godzilla: King of the Monsters In today's episode, Godzilla reigns supreme. The giant creature has been terrorizing cities in Japan and the United States for decades! So join Jody and Aaron as they navigate the difficult and beastly franchise that is Godzilla! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18545708

Long Live King Kong 03/23/2021

Long Live King Kong In today's episode join Jody and Aaron for a giant sized celebration of King Kong and Godzilla. These two titans of the big screen are coming together yet again to duke it out! In honor of these massive franchises they will discuss all things Kong in this episode! Also you can hear their final thoughts on the divisive finale of Wandavision! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18429272

Underrated Disney Films 03/15/2021

Underrated Disney Films Disney films have been beloved for many decades. But there are several films that many people haven't seen or simply haven't heard of! Some Disney films are true classics but haven't received the love they deserve. Join Jody and Aaron as they dive into the numerous underrated Disney films in history that deserve our attention. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18338495

Take It or Leave It 02/24/2021

Take It or Leave It In today's episode, Jody and Aaron pick their favorite things! Music, filmmakers, books, and superheroes are pitted against each other to determine who or what is the best of the bunch. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/18066848

Book to Movie Adaptations 01/25/2021

Book to Movie Adaptations In today's episode Jody and Aaron discuss which books have been adapted to film successfully. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games come to mind instantly. Most of the time the film never eclipses the source material. However, there are rare instances where the film improved on the book. So join them today and consider your favorite or least favorite adaptations. /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/17672414

Overrated Filmmakers! 01/20/2021

Overrated Filmmakers! In today's episode Jody and Aaron debate which filmmakers are vastly overrated! No filmmaker is safe in this episode; because in today's film world most directors have a lot of hype without no quality film to back it up! Also join them as they discuss the newest addition to the MCU, Wandavision! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/17617223

2021 Here We Come! 01/11/2021

2021 Here We Come! In today's episode Jody and Aaron look forward to 2021. The year has started rough but there is hope on the horizon. Movies (James Bond, Dune), TV shows (Wandavision), and video games should be glorious this year! So the guys list what they're looking forward to the most this year in 2021! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/17495117

Wonder Woman 1984 Review 12/30/2020

Wonder Woman 1984 Review In today's brief episode Jody and Aaron give their thoughts on the newly released Wonder Woman 1984. A film released during the 2020 pandemic that has received not so favorable reviews. The story has left a lot of viewers scratching their heads. In addition, the runtime of 151 minutes has deterred a lot of potential viewers from watching. So sit back and join us as we dissect the head scratcher that is Wonder Woman 1984! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/17364065

Holiday Film Battle Royale 12/25/2020

Holiday Film Battle Royale Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In celebration of this glorious time of the year, Jody and Aaron pit the greatest holiday films of all time against each other to determine the king of the holiday films! Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation better than It's a Wonderful Life, or will Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer beat out A Christmas Story?! Tune in and find out! /episode/index/show/intomediaverse/id/17326145

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